Austin Langlois

A fruit-smoothie bowl is a delicious, healthy way to jumpstart your diet—especially if you’ve been binging on Miami’s best pizza or actively searching for the best Cuban sandwich in Miami. Luckily, finding the best acai bowl in Miami is as easy as crushing an extra-cheesy slice, if you know where to look. Check out our picks for the best ones in town. And maybe in a couple months, you can go back to living inside of a Miami bakery.

This apothecary-themed cafe uses homemade almond milk as the base for their delicious acai bowls. To top it off, they use organic ingredients and never any added sweeteners or syrups. Try the Alpha (with acai, banana and protein powder) or Beta (with acai, pitaya, banana, mango and spirulina).

La Muse Cafe is bursting with personality, as shown by its wonderful acai bowls, which are served in ceramic emoji bowls. Food ranges from the aforementioned acai to deviled eggs and sandwiches.

This downtown cafe serves healthy options like juice, wraps and salad. Don’t miss out on the DTX Bowl ($12), an acai dish that starts with a blended base of acai, pineapple, banana, coconut water and honey. 

A departure from gingham tablecloths and grease-soaked paper plates, PizzaRev's first Florida location challenges the status quo of fast food pies. The menu caters to the pickiest of palettes with soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options while offering elevated variations on traditional staples. Certain ingredients are locally sourced and organic. The set-price ($8.25) personal pizzas pair well with a selection of wine and Florida-based craft beers. PizzaRev is a strong dining contender for families and casual date nights alike. Don't fear some of the more unconventional ingredients, like the deliciously crispy rice-tapioca-based pizza crust and Miami-inspired flavors like chorizo and mango. And don't be shocked when your pizza is done in three minutes. The 900-degree oven is no joke.

What aren’t we doing for the ’gram these days? Eating, drinking, dressing—all captured, filtered and hashtagged for social media (this #outfitoftheday is brought to you by Instagram’s Clarendon or Valencia or whatever your filter fancy is these days). One more thing to add to the list: commuting. If you don’t (safely!) Instagram your daily walk or drive, did it even happen? Not as far as we’re concerned. Not sure what to shoot? Get inspired with our list of Miami’s most Instagrammable streets, including sunny stretches of sidewalk and picturesque boulevards. Collins Avenue—hello, palm trees! A post shared by Kallistik Pictures (@kallistikpx) on May 6, 2017 at 9:08am PDT Miracle Mile, always dressed for any ocassion View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike Lishner (@mikelishner) Granada Boulevard, green and gorgeous https://www.instagram.com/p/BwzmFRlHpaR/ Lincoln Road and its shady hideaways A post shared by Campagna (@into.the.magic) on Apr 19, 2017 Downtown Biscayne Boulevard hugged by skyscrapers View this post on Instagram A post shared by MIAMI Visuals (@visuals.by.luis) Old Cutler Road and its beautiful banyan trees A post shared by Edna Gonzalez-Rothenberg (@zoemadisonphotography) on Mar 18, 2017 at 9:12am PDT Brickell’s historic South Miami Avenue A post shared by Beyond South Beach (@beyondsouthbeach) on Jun 13, 2016 at 2:32pm PDT And its big commercial sister, Brickell Avenue View

Need a reason to ditch the dudes for a girls’ night out? We’ve got two words for you: free drinks. Yep, plenty of bars and restaurants in Miami want to buy you a round of cocktails simply for being a woman. The best part? There’s a deal for each night of the week (though Wednesday is the clear winner for all things free).   Monday Villa Azur Ladies get 50 percent of their bill, plus groups of 10 or more women receive a free bottle of champagne for the table from 6:30pm to 11pm. (309 23rd St, Miami Beach) Tuesday Blackbird Ordinary  Turn up for free at the Brickell bar—all well drinks are free for ladies from 10pm to 1:30am. (729 SW First Ave) Wednesday Blue Martini Ladies enjoy live music, DJ sets and complimentary cocktails as well as champagne from 9pm to 11pm. (900 S Miami Ave, #250) Whisper Cocktail Lounge Each week, the W Miami’s rooftop lounge features a different specialty cocktail that ladies can drink free from 6pm to 8pm. Sprawling views of Downtown are always on the house. (485 Brickell Ave) Basement Miami Do more than sit at the bar and drink with your girlfriends; at Basement, you and your girls can bowl, ice skate and dance for free. Plus, take advantage of free slushy drinks in the lanes (10pm–midnight) and at the club (11pm–midnight). (2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach) Ball & Chain Stick around after happy hour (daily, 4–7pm) for live music and free well drinks from 8pm to 10pm. (1513 SW 8th St) Tacology Sip $6 pink margaritas from 7pm to close. (Brickell City

If you haven't heard about the eclipse by now, congratulations. That’s truly impressive. Because, while you were doing whatever it is you were doing, the world has been chattering nonstop about the solar phenomenon happening on Monday, which will provide a rare total eclipse to a small patch of North America. Sadly, Miami isn’t in the total blackout zone, but we will see about an 80 percent eclipse around 1pm EST) pretty cool and 2) an excuse to leave work early. And here are some place where you can do just that. (Just make sure you've got your glasses first). EAST, MiamiIn partnership with Modern ŌM, EAST hotel will host a free solar meditation session on its north deck (BYO yoga mat and water). The meditation session will start at 1pm and continue through the start of the eclipse until 2:30pm. Afterward, you’ll be nice and centered for the final stage of the eclipse—and possibly celebratory cocktails at East’s rooftop lounge, Sugar. Aug 21 1–4:20pm; free. Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceNaturally, Miami’s new science museum is hosting a solar eclipse watch party. They’ll distribute special solar eclipse glasses (included in the $28 cost of admission) and livestream the NASA Eclipse Megacast. Visitors can also check out the museum’s solar telescopes for an up-close view of the skies. Aug 21 1:25-4:20pm; $28. 1 Hotel1 Hotel South Beach’s lobby bar has prepared a lunar cocktail in honor of the eclipse. The Eclipse Over Collins ($18, available now through August 21

If there is one essential Miami truth, it is this: we don’t do anything on time. In the Magic City, being one hour late is normal, 30 minutes late is punctual and showing up when you're supposed to means you must be a robot. Luckily, our beloved bars and restaurants understand that some of us just can’t make a 6pm last call for discounted drinks. For a cocktail deal you can actually make, pencil in these late-night happy hours.  1. Gin+Collins Gin+Collins is the place to go if your default order is a gin tonic. At this hotel bar, the classic cocktail is elevated to new heights thanks to ingredients like bergamot, elderflower and fresh citrus. And you don't have to arrive early to enjoy the drinks. The late-night happy hour features $7 gin-based cocktails and $5 craft beers. Mon–Fri 9pm–midnight 2. Ricky’s South Beach This South Beach adult playground has an extended happy hour that features half off all drinks. Plus, every drink purchase gets you two tokens to spend at the arcade. Oh, and the new Artichoke Pizza is open till 5am too, so there are plenty of reasons to stay late. Mon–Fri 5–10pm 3. Sushi Garage This Sunset Harbour sushi spot offers late-night happy hour specials on drinks and food. Enjoyspecialtyy cocktails and $5 select dishes such as the Garage's shrimp tempura and spicy tuna roll. Daily, 11pm–close 4. Cantina La Veinte Known for its upscale Mexican cuisine and glamorous decor, Cantina La Veinte hosts an extended happy hour for ladies every Wednesday. Bring yo

So, corporate is in town, you're drowning in paperwork and the boss suddenly has a hankering for steak. Or maybe burgers? What about sushi? Extensive menus, slow service and itemized expense reports can make going out for lunch a chore. But restaurants across the city offer prix-fixe, multi-course menus or quick buffets for the executive on the go. And you don’t have to be in a suit or heels to enjoy. These are affordable power lunches are for any puppy looking to feel like a wolf of Wall Street for an afternoon.  Cake Thai The delicious Thai eatery just launched a special summer menu where, for $18, you can pick three items from a special menu tapered down to the chef's favorites: curries, pad thai, chicken wings—just go crazy. Tue–Sat noon–4pm; $18. Cantina La Veinte This glitzy restaurant at the Icon Brickell features a three-course, prix-fixe lunch menu. Dine on Mexican favorites like sopes con pollo, arroz verde con camaron and churros with cajeta sauce, all while soaking in the views of Biscayne Bay. Mon–Fri noon–4pm; $30.  Meat Market Miami Beach Lincoln Road’s popular steakhouse offers a two-course, appetizer and entree executive lunch crafted by Executive Chef Sean Brasel. Choose from entrees such as slow braised barbecue short rib empanadas, petite prime ribeye and pan-roasted Scottish salmon. Daily noon–4pm; $26. Zucca Act quickly because Zucca’s three-course power lunch is only available until August 1. Expect Italian flavors like burratina with tomatoes and rucol

We love our bartenders. In a single night, their roles can bounce from therapist to chemist to security to mediator—and that's all before happy hour even ends. Surely these wise creatures have knowledge well beyond their respective cocktail menus, so we tracked down some of our local bar heroes to get some advice. From secret menu items to advice on where and how to drink cheap, we talked to bartenders across Miami to find out their tips for maximizing our drinking experience (while not being an inconsiderate jerk). Bottoms up! Price doesn’t equal quality.“Customers often order expensive spirits with very high expectations and often get disappointed. Base your selections on your own personal preference with the help of your bartender.”—Karol, bar manager, Zuma. Where to get the quickest drink at the Anderson.“It's Friday/Saturday night when you pull open the curtains and find yourself greeted by a bartender shaking, stirring and pouring. Seems like the best seat in the house, but it's not. The high volume area will make it difficult for you to receive the full attention you deserve. What I recommend is after you enter, make a quick right up to the top bar corner—quickest place to get a drink.”—Joshua, cocktail engineer, the Anderson. Expect different interpretations—even with the classics.“Sazarac, Negroni, Old Fashioned—every bartender on staff has their twist on these classics. Different base spirits, bitters—you name it."—Arleen, bartender, Dragonfly Izakaya and Fish Marke

Monday. Just saying the word fills you with dread, especially after a weekend of boozy brunches and sipping cocktails poolside. But the start of the workweek doesn't have to be all business thanks to these Monday-only deals on drinks, food and fun. Here are 10 reasons to get pumped about a new week.   Brew House Rock at Concrete Beach Brewery On the first Monday of the month, head to this Wynwood brewery for a beer-making class. For $5, sip a free beer while learning all about the history and science of English-style brews from Certified Cicerone Jesse Morris. The next class takes place August 7 and it's all about yeast. 8–9pm; $5 Industry BBQ at Washington Park Hotel Join Time Out Miami’s Best New Bar winner Employees Only Miami on the lawn for the hotel’s monthly BBQ series. Enjoy $4 burgers, $2 hot dogs and discounted drinks while playing life-size chess and other lawn games. The next event happens August 14 and features cocktails from Leblon Cachaça and St.-Germain. 3–7pm Reggae Night at Purdy Lounge Sunset Harbour’s Purdy Lounge recently unveiled a retro facelift, and now it's bound to become your favorite Monday night hangout. Grab a drink from their new cocktail menu and listen to Jean P Jams’ seriously chill jams in the main room or DJ Icue spinning in the back. 10pm–5am Live Band Karaoke Night at Ricky’s South Beach This isn't your average karaoke night—sing the Monday blues away with a live band as backup. Enjoy half off bar and kitchen items and receive two game to

For a city that’s known for R&R, it’s hard to find places in Miami to disconnect and truly unplug (read: no cell phones!). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by technology, we’ve got just the thing to help you digitally detox: seven local spots where meditation and conversation overcome the need to text and snap.    Zen-Menity at Shelborne South Beach Meditation has proven to help focus your mind, reduce stress and increase happiness—and you can reap all these benefits every Saturday at the Shelborne’s free meditation classes. You’ll learn breathing patterns and relaxation techniques to help you unplug and relax your mind. Biscayne National Park There’s no Wi-Fi when you’re scuba diving in the largest marine national park in the country. Stop looking to get regrammed and check out the reefs, which are home to sea creatures of all kinds and millions of tiny polyps. Give yourself a much-needed reset by floating with the more than 500 species of reef fish. Olympia Theater Cell phones are not allowed during performances at the historic Downtown theater. From comedy and dramatic arts to The Moth’s series of open-mic nights, the caliber of performances commands attention. Plus, you can save your phone’s battery to snap photos of the beautiful theater on your way out. Floating Gong Meditation at the Standard Spa, Miami Beach Tap into a higher state of consciousness while floating in the Standard’s bayside pool at dusk. The underwater gong vibrations will envelope your whole body and lite

After a long day at work, nothing beats sipping raw oysters on the half shell with a glass of bubbly. Unless you’re one of those oddballs who hates oysters, in which case, you’re probably gagging right now. But we’ve got good news for you sane lovers of these delicious sea mollusks. Although warm weather cuts our local oyster season short, our friends from the cooler East and West Coast keep them coming to us. And we’ve found some of the best oyster happy hours in town. So prepare to shuck, Miami.  Market at EDITION Swing by this casual cafe at the EDITION Miami Beach for the daily oyster happy hour. Pair a glass of $10 Whispering Angel rosé with $2 oysters and get ready to feel fancy. If you’re still thirsty, walk over to the Matador Room, one of the best bars in all of Miami. Daily 4–7pm Mignonette Uptown This uptown locale—housed in the shell of a former ’80s diner—offers two rounds of happy hours every day, one at 5:30pm and one at 9:30pm. Make it for either and you can expect $3 beers, $5 wines and a rotating selection of $1 oysters and $2 oysters Rockefeller (coated with herbs, Pernod and parmesan). Daily 5:30–7pm; 9:30–10pm (11pm on Friday and Saturday) Lightkeepers At Lightkeepers, an upscale seafood restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, every Thursday is ladies night. You and your girls can dance to a live DJ while sipping champagne and oysters—both for the lovely price of $1. After you’re finished, don’t forget to get your parking validated by the bar. Th

Poor pops. He’s had to deal with our snide comments about dad jeans and dad jokes all year long. Plus, everyone knows Mother's Day is, like, a billion times betters. It can be hard to decide how to adequately honor the dad. They are complex creatures who don't always wear their emotions on their sleaves. Still, we've come up with a few things we think might make dad happy this year. Because, after that time he drove an hour at 2am to jumpstart your car, lord knows the man deserves it.  Ball & Chain The Little Havana hotspot is throwing a feast fit for Miami dads. Ball & Chain will host its first annual Father's Day pig roast. There will, of course, be a whole hog roasted Miami-style in a Caja China. But dad can also enjoy Chivas Regal cocktails on special all day. Tack on live music and some quality cigars and you've got one happy father on your hands. Reservations are suggested. Noon–10pm CMX Cinema Brickell City Centre's ultra bougie "VIP" movie theater is offering an exclusive happy hour on Father’s Day at both lobby bars. Sip on $4 Blue Moons and Bud Light in front of Florida’s largest indoor screen to enjoy the big game. 11am–11pm Hemingway Rum Company Want to take dad on a little road trip? Key West is your best bet. Besides being an overall dad paradise, this place is home to one of our favorite rum distilleries, the Hemingway Rum Company. On Father's day dads gets in free and receive a complimentary tour. Once inside, dad can sample an array of the house rum, Papa's P

Memorial Day weekend is great and all but chances are, by Monday, you're going to need a boost. And there's no better way to detox from a long weekend than with a nice and long (and possibly boozy) brunch. Here are the best places in South Florida offering you a chance to fulfill your pancake and mimosa quota before heading back to work on Tuesday.  Glass & Vine Head to Coconut Grove and indulge in fluffy semolina pancakes ($12) or applewood smoked bacon with smoked guava and coffee salt sauce ($8). If it's not too hot, sit outside for some quality Coconut Grove people-watching. 10am–3:30pm Tap 42 For a patriotic—if a bit caloric—brunch, check out Tap 42’s red, white and blue pancakes: white chocolate strawberry pancakes topped with blueberries. It'll help soak up the bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys and Funky Buddha Floridian ($20 and you can mix and match all three). The deal is available at all of Tap's South Florida locations: Boca, Fort Lauderdale, Gables and the newest in Midtown. If you want a table, arrive early. It's not uncommon for lines to start forming before doors open. 11am–3pm Naked Taco Naked Taco, the cozy restaurant inside Dream Hotel in South Beach, offers an alternative to the usual mimosas and bacon. The brunch menu includes frozen margaritas, frittatas, huevos rancheros ($15), chorizo and other spicy dishes perfect for sopping up a hangover. 11am–4pm OTL For a less hectic brunch option—perhaps some fuel in between shopping—snag a spot at this Design Di

Is your mom a great home cook? If she is, consider yourself lucky. “My mom despised spending hours in the kitchen,” reveals Cindy Hutson, who owns Zest and Ortanique on the Mile. Yet, the award-winning chef went on to become one of Miami’s most celebrated culinary talents. In honor of Mother’s Day, we sat down with Hutson, as well as Sarsaparilla Club’s Janine Booth and Bird & Bone’s Jenny Hales, to chat all things cooking and motherhood. How did your mother influence you as a chef? Janine: “My mum cooks with simplicity, but her repertoire is filled with amazing classics! They are all now part of my repertoire and some of her dishes provide inspiration for menu items at each of [Jeff McInnis’s and my] restaurants.” (McInnis and Booth own NYC’s Root & Bone and forthcoming restaurant Stiltsville Fish Bar in Sunset Harbour.) Jenny: “My mom’s and grandmother’s chocolate addiction rubbed off on me. Growing up, there was never a time when there wasn't some form of chocolate in my house (usually stashed so that it wasn't eaten within minutes). This was a huge influence on me in my baking journey. Baking all started from my love of sweets—but especially chocolate.” Cindy: “I know most people are inspired by their moms or grandmas in the kitchen, but my experience was the complete opposite. My mom despised spending hours in the kitchen. I started cooking after watching the Galloping Gourmet and Chef Tell on TV. Growing up in New Jersey, we had amazing produce and I preferred eating h