THE GREATEST SHOW
The South Beach nightlife scene’s latest entry is a circus-themed spectacular soaked in glamour, suede, and neon lights. Barroom invites the mischievous on a rendezvous back in time to the hedonistic backstreets of early 20th-century Paris. The dual-story venue is bedecked in Vaudevillian décor think a human-sized birdcage platform, oversized tufted armchairs, cherry red velvet drapes, and an array of eccentric circus motifs and features a roster of aerial artists, contortionists, snake charmers, burlesque dancers, and more. There are two full bars per floor, 17 private tables, an outdoor terrace (with a photo booth), and a ball pit. 1342 Washington Avenue, baroomclub.com

OUT WITH A BANG
The W Hotel hosts one of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties in the city. Leave 2023 behind in style on the 15th-floor rooftop lounge, where skyline panorama dances in the background as you sip glasses of Perrier Jouet. Attendees are treated to a premium open bar for four hours and performances by top Miami DJs, with a private Biscayne Bay fireworks show at midnight. Spring for the VIP package for champagne service, a private table, and upgraded party favors. Cocktail chic dress code. Prices begin at $135, with VIP packages for $3,495. 485 Brickell Avenue, marriott.com

LUCID DREAMING
The country’s largest and most comprehensive contemporary art fair kicks off in the Magic City on December 6 and runs through the 10. The 21st edition of Art Basel Miami will feature 277 exhibitors, including blue chip mainstays like David Zwirner and Hauser & Wirth, plus a variety of buzzy newcomers like Lucid Design District. The latter, the brainchild of former tech executive and recreational painter Payal Tak, will be hosting its second Chroma series this year, a group show featuring the paintings, fiber art, sculptures, and digital art of 15 emerging and mid-career artists. The 3,700-square-foot gallery originally debuted as Tak’s personal studio in 2020, but she converted the space into a gallery and event venue to highlight the many voices across Miami’s ever-booming art scene. 0 NE 41st Street, luciddesigndistrict.com

BON APPETIT
The James Beard Awarded super chef Thomas Keller recently launched his second Miami restaurant, the hotly anticipated Bouchon Bistro in Coral Gables (his Michelin-starred Surf Club Restaurant is located in the Four Seasons in Surfside). Set in the landmark Palma Building circa 1924, Bouchon pays homage to its historic setting with mosaic floors, vintage lighting, antique fixtures, ample greenery, and a zinc bar, plus hand-painted murals by the venerated French artist Paulin Paris. The menu features a feast of French bistro classics, spanning roasted leg of lamb with ratatouille, steak frites with caramelized shallots, and a stacked croque madame on brioche. There’s also a raw bar with select oysters on the half-shell. 2101 Galiano Street, Coral Gables, thomaskeller.com

PERFECT PROST
For years, the locally loved Royal Bavarian Schnitzel Haus was a Shorecrest institution, famed for slinging steins and Bavarian brats in its laidback biergarten. When it closed in 2018, Miami nightlife pro-Adam Gersten (who owns the popular entertainment venue Gramps) took over, slowly revamping the iconic German beer hall for the modern palate. This fall, the New Schnitzel House officially opened with a refreshed interior and an updated menu that pays homage to its predecessor with offerings like baked spaetzle with cheddar gouda, smoked kielbasa, and house-made pretzel. There is, of course, a vast selection of German brews, too. 1085 NE 79th Street, thenewschnitzelhouse.com