Madroño Restaurant is an upscale Nicaraguan restaurant in Sweetwater that serves a great Pio V.

Almacen Central is a good Argentinian restaurant in Little River open for breakfast and lunch.

Miam is a quiet Wynwood cafe good for breakfast, lunch, or getting some work done.

Groovin’ Bean is a chill coffee shop in Overtown. If you want something sweet, get the Banana Pudding Frappe.

L’Artisane Creative Bakery is a vegan bakery in Coral Gables great for a quiet breakfast or lunch.

Luna is a small restaurant in MiMo that specializes in pasta. There are about a dozen tasty versions here.

Magdoos is a Lebanese spot in Wynwood with some outdoor seating and a menu of classic dishes.

Sur is a Little Haiti spot that serves empanadas and sandwiches. It’s good for a quick lunch.

La Piazzetta Pizzeria is a casual Italian restaurant near Little Haiti that serves solid Neapolitan pizza.

Pinch Kitchen is a spot in the Upper East Side that feels super casual, but serves a wide range of really great food.

Oishi Thai is a quiet restaurant in North Miami that serves some really good sushi and Thai dishes.

Lo de Lea is a small Argentinian restaurant in MiMo that works for a happy hour glass of wine or a steak.

Wabi Sabi is an great lunch spot on the Upper Eats Side with customizable rice and noodle bowls that we very much like.

Hiden is a $200 per person omakase spot in the back of a taco place in Wynwood, and is home to one of the best special occasion meals in the city.

Fiorito is an Argentinian neighborhood restaurant in Little Haiti good for a casual lunch or dinner.

Rincon Escondido is a tiny spot in Edgewater that does Spanish tapas and some Argentinian plates. It’s good for a quiet dinner or casual meal.