Wynwood Kitchen & Bar

Grab a quick bite in between galleries and street art at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, where cutting edge art meets innovative cuisine. Chef Miguel Aguilar’s global-Latino inspired small plates are perfect for mixing and matching, while sipping on one of the specialty artist cocktails like the Shepard Fairey – Pisco Porton, Aperol, St. Germain, Riesling and blueberries or the Kenny Scharf – Plymouth gin, grapefruit juice, Cointreau, lime and fresh basil. Plates include tropical salads, hearty soups, tasty skewers, juicy meats, savory seafood, veggie small plates and chef’s daily express lunch specials. A new Happy Hour, “Beers & Bites”, Monday – Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., will offer a selection of bite sized items from the menu at an appealing $2.00 each, and 30% discounts on a full range of beers, liquors and wines. Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is located at 2550 N.W. 2nd Avenue in Miami’s Wynwood arts district. Ample street parking and valet is available. For more information and reservations call (305) 722-8959 or visit www.wynwoodkitchenandbar.com

Meat Market

South Beach’s contemporary sizzling steakhouse, Meat Market, featuring the acclaimed “Beverage Babes”, is offering specialty Art Basel cocktails, to be perfectly paired with ceviches, tiraditos and shellfish from the crudo bar. The Basel Me features muddled yellow bell pepper, basil, Plymouth gin, green chartreuse and frag citrus; Agave P&B is a refreshing combination of pear, basil, Don Julio Blanco, fresh lemon and agave; and The Pepino is a concoction of cucumber, egg white, vodka, lime and torn basil. Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road on South Beach. Valet parking for Meat Market is available for $5, seven nights a week, on the corner of Jefferson and Lincoln Road. For more information and reservations call (305) 532-0088 or visit www.meatmarketmiami.com

Joey’s Italian Café

After visiting the Wynwood Walls and new pop-up gallery, hop over to Joey’s Italian Café, for one of chef Ivo Mazzon’s signature pizzas, pastas and salads, such as the bruschetta caprese – mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and oregano on pizza bread or the famed margherita pizza with fresh torn basil. Live music will take place on the terrace during Art Basel evenings. Joey’s is located at 2506 N.W. 2nd Avenue, in Wynwood. For more information and reservations call (305) 438-0488 or visit www.joeyswynwood.com

Egg & Dart

Just in time for Art Basel, Miami Design District’s chic Greek eatery, Egg & Dart, is now offering lunch service, Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In addition to its traditional Greek cuisine that has earned rave reviews since its opening, Egg & Dart’s lunch menu will feature a variety of salads ($9-$13) such as the traditional horiatiki Greek salad, and sandwiches ($9-$11) including the favorite Luca Nico – orange flavored Greek sausage with mixed greens and sweet onion chili marmalade. Egg & Dart promises to get art lovers in and out quickly during lunch service. Egg & Dart is located at 4209 North Miami Avenue in Miami’s Design District. For more information and reservations call (786) 431-1022 or visit www.egganddartmiami.com

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana

Considered the ‘Art Basel Office’ of Lincoln Road, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is the “see and be seen” destination, featuring authentic Northern Italian cuisine of twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro. Al fresco or inside dining promises guests a selection of delightful dishes such as the vitello tonnato con capperi – thin sliced veal with favignana tuna sauce and capers; polipo del mediterraneo alla griglia – grilled Mediterranean octopus over chick pea puree and ravioli d’astice con salsa allo zafferano – Maine lobster ravioli with saffron sauce. Quattro is located at 1014 Lincoln Road in South Beach. For more information and reservations call (305) 531-4833 or visit www.quattromiami.com

The Dutch

The eagerly anticipated opening of Andrew Carmellini’s The Dutch at the W South Beach Hotel & Residences, comes just in time for Art Basel. Featuring roots-inspired cuisine, an oyster room and the city meets the beach atmosphere, The Dutch promises to be a local hangout and destination for artists, enthusiasts and locals during Basel. Little oyster sandwiches, Teena’s tomatoes with Italian burrata and basil and grilled striped bass are just some of the offerings. The Dutch is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Dutch is located in the W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Avenue in South Beach. For more information and reservations call (305) 938-3111 or visit www.thedutchmiami.com

City Hall – The Restaurant

City Hall – The Restaurant, Biscayne Boulevard’s down-home, brasserie-style dining destination owned by Steve Hass, is giving guests another reason to celebrate during Art Basel, with the launch of Power Lunch; a special Pre & Après Performance Menu, and an exciting new Happy Hour. The Power Lunch will offer a three-course, pre-fixe menu, served Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at an affordable price of $22 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. To tie-in with the stellar performances and events to be held at neighborhood venues during Art Basel, City Hall has recently introduced a Pre & Après Performance Menu, a three-course menu priced at $35 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The performance-oriented menu will be available before and after every show, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. until closing. In addition, the restaurant has just rolled out a not-to-be-missed Happy Hour, offered every Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. until midnight. Happy Hour will consist of specially priced imported beers, select fine wines by the glass, and hand-crafted cocktails and martinis. Guests can pair their favorite libations with bar bites, priced at $5 each or 3 for $12, as well as City Hall’s half-priced pizzas, and scrumptious honey-glazed chicken wings at 6 for $6. The restaurant is located at 2004 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami. For reservations call (305) 764-3130 or visit www.cityhalltherestaurant.com

Crumb on Parchment

In between galleries galore, grab a pastry or tea at Crumb on Parchment, located in the Moore building. The chic, cozy café offers comfort foods and delicious baked goods prepared by owner and chef Michelle Bernstein. Here, diners can enjoy freshly made salads, homemade soups, and sweet offerings ranging from freshly-baked cookies, croissants and cakes. Crumb on Parchment is located at 3930 NE 2nd Avenue in the Miami Design District. For more information and reservations call (305) 572-9444 or visit www.facebook.com/crumbmiami

SRA. Martinez

After tirelessly exploring art in the Design District head over to SRA. Martinez for delicious tapas and cocktails. The menu, divided into three sections – Cold & Crisp, Warm & Lush and Platos Grandes – was created to give diners a succulent survey of chef Michelle Bernstein’s tapas creations. In addition to its acclaimed cuisine, SRA. also draws crowds for its vibrant bar scene and creative signature cocktails, including the Jalisco Mule – Jilagro Tequila Blanco, lime juice, chili syrup and Regatta ginger beer. SRA. Martinez is located 4000 NE Second Avenue in the Miami Design District. For more information and reservations call (305) 573-5474 or visit www.chefmichellebernstein.com