GOURMAND
1 HOTEL SOUTH BEACH
DRINK, EAT, AND REPEAT: THERE’S PLENTY OF DELICIOUS TO CHOOSE FROM
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the Atlantic and Mediterranean, underscored by raw seafood towers, charred oysters, and the sensational loup de mer (Mediterranean sea bass) topped with a salsa verde of herbs and capers, and accompanied by a salad of charred fennel and roasted artichokes. Refreshing Mexican-inspired cocktails like the Coba (a sweet-yet-smoky balance of Gem & Bolt mezcal, aloe vera liqueur, hibiscus, lime, and watermelon agua fresca in a tajin-rimmed glass) and hypnotic, DJ-led lounge beats complete a toes-in-thesand Tulum fantasy. All the while, the common sight of magnum- and jeroboam-sized Champagnes and rosés remind us we’re still in the flash of Miami—and unapologetically so. (1hotels.com/south-beach)
Boho-chic BLISS By Paul Rubio Kindred tropical spirits Miami and Tulum unite across Wave at 1 Beach Club, a dreamy, new outdoor restaurant at 1 Hotel South Beach, open Fridays to Sundays noon-8 p.m. In true Tulum fashion, nature and organic materials connect through design: Patterned pillows, driftwood furniture, and woven textiles are gracefully cast in the downy sands between swaying palms, native flora, and potted succulents. A seafood-forward menu capitalizes on the bounties of
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