Miami’s calling, and we’ve got the scoop! Each week, we dish out the coolest events, yummiest eats, and the hottest hangouts where the city’s party never stops.
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Wednesday, November 19: Mid-Week Lunch at Paperfish Sushi
Paperfish Sushi is the spot to hit up for lunch. Sleek, modern, and just the right kind of fancy without being intimidating, it’s serving up Nikkei bites that hit: fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly wallet-friendly. Their weekday BentoBox menu (12–4 p.m.) is a total lunchtime flex, with most sets under $25 and each coming with that soul-soothing shiitake miso soup.
Start with the Tsukiji set—spicy tuna roll, salmon sashimi, hiyashi wakame salad, and sushi rice. If you’re keeping things vegetarian, the Miraflores set pairs a veggie roll with edamame, crispy fried rice, and a bright house salad, proving plant-based can still feel indulgent. Sushi lovers, meet your new obsession: the chirashi poke bowl, stacking tuna, salmon, and hamachi over sushi rice with edamame, avocado, and a drizzle of soy truffle. Tempura fans, the crispy rock shrimp bowl delivers crunch, spice, and creamy avocado. Paperfish proves that weekday lunches don’t have to be boring—they can be a mini adventure.
Friday, November 21: Oceanfront Feast at CJ’s Crab Shack
There’s nothing like an oceanfront feast—after all, that’s what we love about Miami, right? At CJ’s Crab Shack on Ocean Drive, you get it all in one unforgettable sitting. Picture yourself seated just steps from the sand, a sea breeze in your hair, watching the vibrant Miami scene unfold as you dig into creamy artichoke crab dip or a cheesy crab cake. The Fisherman’s Platter is the ultimate showstopper—fried fish, shrimp, scallops, and crab cake piled high, perfect for sharing (or not). Pasta lovers, don’t miss the garlicy seafood pasta, loaded with lobster, shrimp, and scallops, comforting and oh-so-creamy.
Wash it all down with Bacardi-spiked Hurricane Molly or a “Soon-to-be-Famous” Margaritas that come with $12 refills—you’ll want them. CJ’s combines fresh flavors, giant portions, and friendly staff for the perfect single-day seafood escape in Miami. For anyone craving flavor with a view, one visit here is enough to convert you into a lifelong fan. You know we are.
Saturday, November 22: Lunch In-between Shopping at Carpaccio
Shopping bags swinging, sun bouncing off the marble, and that first cold sip of white wine—Carpaccio at Bal Harbour is the kind of lunch that feels like a soft-focus movie moment. The terrace is pure energy: palms swaying, stilettos clicking, waiters gliding like it’s choreography.
Start clean with the burrata antipasti, complete with creamy burrata, fresh tomato, and salty prosciutto—or go straight for the ocean with cozze & capesante, the kind of briny, ocean-filled bite that slows down time… Full of fresh mussels and tender scallops. Next, lean into something luxe-but-not-extra, like the porcini risotto or the wood-fired mare e monti, where the charred crust meets sweet shrimp and earthy mushrooms in that perfect “don’t talk to me, I’m eating” moment. Wrap it all with tiramisu, a tiny sweet flex before diving back into the boutiques. Carpaccio isn’t just lunch—it’s a ritual, a mid-day glow-up wrapped in Italian coastal energy.
Sunday, November 23: Sunday Brunch at Novikov
Looking for the ultimate Miami Sunday brunch experience? Novikov Miami is back with a reimagined, all-inclusive brunch that’s such a vibe. Sleek, modern, and bayfront, the Downtown hotspot pairs luxe cuisine with live DJ beats and views you’ll want to Instagram. Start with the Signature Market Table ($94) for unlimited sushi, sashimi, raw bar bites, salad bar goodies, dim sum, and robata-grilled favorites. If you’re feeling fancy, upgrade to the premium package ($144) with Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne and bottomless beverages, or go full luxe with the elite package ($164) featuring Laurent-Perrier Rosé and endless drinks. It’s almost the end of the year—you know you deserve it.
Highlights include fresh oysters, tuna tataki, wagyu sliders, mango chicken, salmon teriyaki, and fried rice, plus decadent desserts to finish. For the ultimate splurge, add wagyu ribeye, honey truffle king crab leg, or roasted Peking duck. Oof… With indoor elegance or open-air terrace seating, Novikov turns brunch into a two-hour celebration of flavor, fun, and bayfront luxury—it’s the kind of splurge you don’t want to skip.
Novikov is located at 300 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131. For more information, visit their official website.