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2 6 9 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I The variety is wide and you can choose fromwhatever style of cooking takes your fancy –Miami’s dining scene reflects its international population so there’s Cuban, Haitian, Peruvian, Colombian, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Argentinean and many more. There’s a fusion revolution for foodies to gorge on. The restaurants and dining experiences are also varied, ranging fromchic and formal to low-key and casual. Some standout places that have to be tasted to be believed include; The Wynwood Kitchen + Bar. This cavernous restaurant in the aforementioned arts district features original artwork by heavyweights in the urban street art scene and serves taste-packed brasserie style cuisine. Facing a mural by renowned artist Shepard Fairey I needed ten minutes just to peruse the massive list of liquid refreshments. Choosing the food is easier at WKB. The signatureWynwood saladwith beefsteak tomatoes, piquillo peppers, manchego cheese and rocket puree is seasonal and fresh and followed with pan seared Florida fish and succotash, it’s a perfect lunch in a laid back warehouse environment with high ceilings and friendly servers. STKMiami is an essential for when a flashy night out is in order. It’s seen as a sexy steakhouse – somehowmanaging to be a cross between a trendy cocktail bar and a fine place for steak and international cuisine. The atmosphere is unstuffy and the DJ encourages a more ‘mingle with your table neighbours feel. A final recommendation for a club vibe with outdoor dining for people watching is Sushisamba. This busy place on the pedestrianised strip of Lincoln Road serves mouth- watering concoctions that blend Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, It’s a tri-cultural coalition that took root in the early 20th century when thousands of Japanese emigrants travelled to South America to cultivate coffee plantations and find their fortune. In bustling cities like Lima in Peru, and São Paulo in Brazil, the integration of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cultures has long flourished. Make sure to sample the warming moquecas (fish stew in coconut milk) and zesty seviches (raw fish marinated in lime). For thosewho like simple fare, themiso soup and tender sashimi are perfect, and the tuna tataki and South American beef maki roll is unbelievable. This place is not to be missed. As well as the knockout restaurants there is also an excellent foodie afternoon tour availablewithMiami CulinaryTours. Book online at miaimiculinarytours.com and choose between visiting one of the fascinating parts of the city such as Little Havana or Little Haiti to taste the local favourites and get some historical knowledge about these communities, or stay by the sea and try the South Beach food tour. The tours are conducted by passionate, food- obsessed characters who, in their ownwords, “let you taste what it’s like to be a local in just a few hours.” Be sure to skip breakfast! Benefitting from its geographic location at the crossroads of Latin America and with a bustling blend of cultural groups, Miami's cultural currency is on the up. Air routes are expanding and British Airways just inaugurated a new direct route on their double decker A380 joining the UAE and London to Miami. It’s a trend that is sure to continue with other airlines all over theworld following suit. Sowhy not buy yourself a ticket, invest in a pastel shade linen jacket, roll the sleeves up Crockett and Tubbs style, and dive in.