Borrowing its name from one of James Bond’s choice-cocktails, Vesper American Brasserie is a mix of ‘50s glamour and mysterious charm. An ode to an era that defined American culture; notes of exclusivity, seduction and salacious comfort food waft throughout this casual fine dining escape. A morning visit to Vesper invites guests to its indoor café. Request a table al fresco, and greet the day with a warm espresso by the sea. As night approaches, Vesper transitions into an elite dining spot, with seating options inside the dark, rustic brasserie or poolside accompanied by salty air and candlelight. American wines and mood music set the scene for a well-rounded dining experience at South Beach’s newest epicurean hot spot.

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Pizza Bar is part take-out counter, part trendy pizza joint. Sand-colored brick walls, a refined wooden bar and flat screens that endlessly loop movies starring Pacino or De Niro create a polished vibe. Baker Vito Giovinco is in charge of this Miami-style slice. With full-sleeve tats and a coif that would make the Fonz blush, he’s a Sicilian pizza man with a Bensonhurst bent. His 30-inch pies have a uniformly thin crust topped with San Marzano tomato sauce and are baked in a slate oven for a golden finish.

One of Philadelphia’s most acclaimed sushi chefs, Chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka’s vibrant Japanese style of cooking recently received a three-bell review from The Philadelphia Inquirer for his Rittenhouse Square flagship sushi bar, Zama. Zama’s approach can be credited from years of experience at some of Philadelphia’s Asian landmarks including POD, Morimoto and Genji. Chef Tanaka partnered with LDV Hospitality and Menin Hotels to take his rich culinary traditions to South Beach to create a modern twist on Japanese traditions. Bar Tanaka offers an extensive sushi selection of the world’s freshest and finest fish as well as imported Japanese beers, sakes and wines.

Rock and Roll Happy Hour at Bar Tanaka is everyday from 6-8pm.

A taste of the Pacific nestled on the Atlantic, Lucy’s Cantina Royale is a California-style taco shack planted in the warm sands of Miami Beach. With the essence of a food truck and the spirit of an endless summer, tropical shades give this waterfront taquería its surfer-friendly feel. Step off the beach and up to the counter for a fill of refreshing Baja bites. Choose from a handcrafted list of 100 tequilas and create the perfect margarita to pair with homemade guacamole and pico de gallo. Enjoy Lucy’s laid-back setting and order up a few fish tacos to match. Stunning views of both the ocean and the Shelborne’s poolside playground go swimmingly with a casual lunch or a sunset dinner. Indulge and stay a while.

Happy Hour at Lucy’s offers 2-4-1 Tacos and Frozen Margaritas from 4-6pm daily.

From Menin Hotels, the South Beach based group behind Shelborne, Sanctuary, and the soon to be opened Gale (opening December 2012), brings us drumBAR, a rooftop lounge resting on top of their Raffaello Hotel in the Gold Coast. Think Miami meets Speakeasy. The interior will be dark lit, rich woods, a fireplace, cozy seating, and a long beautiful bar. Two ceiling high arched doors will lead you to the main deck, where the outside oasis awaits with banquet style and lounge seating, views of the lake, and where cocktailing is the name of the game. Small plates will be available and the beverage program is described as “classic cocktails redefined.” If a more casual vibe is what you’re looking for a second patio awaits equipped with grills and a more casual ambiance. Don’t forget the music! The space is equipped for Djs inside and out.