MELTING POT

This sprawling, multi-concept dining and entertainment complex is shaking up the downtown social scene in the most delicious of ways, housing over two dozen food and drink vendors under the historic roof of 200 E. Flagler Street, an Art-Deco icon since its construction in the 1930s. Named after the “mother and father of Miami,” Julia & Henry’s features 25 eateries, three bars and retail spaces, a basement speakeasy and commissary, and flagship rooftop restaurant across five stories and 59,000 square feet. An illuminated wine tower rises through the center of the ground and mezzanine levels, where hungry visitors can pick from a global menu of flavors, from bucatini to birria tacos and Cuban sammies to charcuterie. 200 E Flagler Street, juliaandhenrys.com

SUMMER SWANK

Perched along buzzy Brickell Avenue just one block from Biscayne Bay, the Four Seasons Miami has been a symbol of downtown decadence since it debuted in 2003. The 22-story hotel recently completed a sweeping reimagining of its guestrooms and suites, led by interior design luminary Tara Bernerd. Rooms are a fascinating marriage of modern and maritime, boasting mid-century accents like bright geometric carpets, elongated headboards, and cushion-topped window seats for drinking in views of the bay. Artwork by Belgium fashion photographer Annelie Vandendael adds a touch of whimsy, while luxe amenities like integrated floor lights and marble bathrooms offer the five-star treatment. 1435 Brickell Avenue, fourseasons.com

FLAWLESS FINISH

When the Argentina-born and globally studied Azul Villa moved to Miami at the end of 2022, she noticed that while the city was flush with spas, medispas, and beauty services, there weren’t many boutiques committed to clean beauty. She set out to change that with the launch of Wairua in Sunset Harbour, filling the store with a collection of carefully curated products from brands like Wonder Valley, Augustinus Bader, Blue Lagoon Iceland, Lesse, Lendava, and more. All products are picked for their sophisticated, non-toxic formulas, per the owner, free from harmful additives or petroleum-driven ingredients. The team also offers a range of in-store services like facials, body sculpting, lashes, and wood therapy. 1220 17th Street Suite 101, wairuabeauty.com

FROM THE TOP

Perched atop the chic urban concept hotel YOTEL Miami, Vela Sky serves dizzying views of the downtown cityscape alongside a platter of tapas-style bites, desserts, specialty coffee drinks, and decadent cocktails worthy of the Miami nightlife scene. An outpost of the hotel’s signature restaurant on the ground floor, the 12th-story rooftop lounge is connected to the pool deck, where DJs churn out beats late into the night as bartenders sling tropical stalwarts like mojitos and beach bellinis. Globally inspired dishes include blistered shishito peppers, grilled halloumi stripes, ahi tuna, and a colorful citrus salad with arugula, mango, cucumber, blood orange, and raisin queso fresco. End on a sweet note with mango passion mousse, house-recipe key lime pie, or a boozy gourmet milkshake. NE 2nd Street, vela-miami.com

WATERSIDE GROOVING

Regatta Grove, the waterfront dine-and-dance concept from Breakwater Hospitality Group (the prolific team behind local legends like The Wharf and Carousel Club), is entering its second summer season with a booming calendar of events, from weekly happy hours to live music. Located in the heart of Coconut Grove, the open-air, multi-menu restaurant and beach club features fare from five awarded chefs, including Top Chef alums Jeff McInnis, Kenny Gilbert, and Janine Booth. Fish tail sliders, Aussie pies, juicy fried chicken handhelds, bubbling artisan pizzas, gourmet burgers, and more are all served amid views of the sailboat-dotted Biscayne Bay. The Instagram-famous beverage program centers on refreshing, tropical cocktails crafted with premium spirits and fresh fruit. 3415 Pan American Drive, regattagrove.com