Chef Hector Beltran whips up contemporary South American fare at East Miami’s Quinto.
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I visit Miami not for its famed beaches, tropical climate, and vibrant nightlife, but for its dynamic food scene. Because in recent years, Miami has stepped into the spotlight as a veritable culinary destination packed with irresistible options for everyone, from glamorous globetrotting concepts like Sexy Fish to Wynnwood’s Doya, an energetic spot turning out communal fare from Greece to Turkey that earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. It should come as no surprise, then, that Miami hotels, too, have upped their restaurants and bars.
The stunning views of Biscayne Bay from one of East Miami’s higher-floor Bay Plus King rooms.
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Opened in 2016 in the heart of downtown’s Brickell City Centre, a luxury mixed-use development, is East Miami. The first North American property by the Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels—the hospitality group behind East Hong Kong and East Beijing—East Miami is a tranquil urban hideaway far removed South Beach’s beachfront crop of see-and-be-seen hotels.
Make the most of a vacation at East Miami by booking a poolside cabana.
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The 352-room property, which includes 89 serviced residences for extended stays, merges biophilic design—you’ll notice nods to nature everywhere, from extensive use of natural materials (stone, wood) to the lush, palm-fringed pool area—with Asian-inspired elegance. The goal of East Miami is simple: to help you unwind and feel your best, whether it’s by reading in a poolside cabana, resting in your accommodations with filtered water taps, massive windows, and rain showers, or exercising at Beast (Body by East) fitness center.
Quinto at East Miami features wood-fired, Latin American-inspired cuisine from Chef Hector Beltran, including this showstopping 32-ounce steak.
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Recognizing that eating well is essential to living well, East Miami recently refreshed its three culinary concepts to make staying here even more memorable. While wood-fired cooking remains the calling card of Quinto, the hotel’s all-day restaurant, Peruvian-born chef Hector Beltran now uses its parrilla in bold new dishes—the nourishing grilled catch of the day is accompanied by cranberry-studded cauliflower rice, while the showstopping 32-ounce, bone-in steak arrives with your choice of sides like truffle fries and wine-braised mushrooms—blending South America’s rich food heritage with modern influences.
Created by East Miami’s Bar Lab for Tea Room, Such Great Heights is a vibrant fusion of Japanese whisky, omija berry, pineapple, bell pepper cordial, and a CO₂ complex.
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Hidden behind an unmarked black door on the 40th floor, the Tea Room captures the sultry vibe of a Hong Kong speakeasy, featuring live music, a popular Asian Night Brunch, a five-course menu with free-flowing alcohol for an additional cost, and imaginative cocktails by the hotel’s Bar Lab, where mixologists experiment with cutting-edge techniques (like centrifuge and sous vide) and unique ingredients to create innovative drinks. Bar Lab is also behind some exciting new offerings at East Miami’s popular rooftop lounge, Sugar, where you can pair a spectacular Miami sunset with a well-deserved cocktail like the matcha-infused and tequila-based Rain or Shine, a playful riff on a margarita.
