Alter
In splashy, colorful, artsy Wynwood, Alter is so cool it doesn’t even have to try. The industrial-chic space is where everyone books ahead to try chef Bradley Kilgore’s experimental cuisine, made with locally sourced ingredients (which are harder to come by in Miami than you’d imagine). Think heirloom tomatoes with eggplant “pastrami,” or the mahi “cassoulet” with smoked white beans and rye breadcrumbs. And don’t skip dessert—Kilgore’s wife Soraya masterfully combines sweet and savory, like caramel, nori, and parsnip. This buzzy newcomer is a great place for a date or to impress daring parents who appreciate a refined/rowdy scene. While the food is presented elegantly, your presentation doesn’t have to be: Jeans are A-okay.
PRO TIP: Request the Chef’s table, where you can observe the foam and dehydrating gastro-magic firsthand. If there’s a wait, check out the locals’ go-to bar, Gramps, just around the corner.
THE DETAILS: Closed Sunday and Monday
