Miami Hidden Gems | Skip the Crowds, Eat Like a Local​​ 🌴🍽️

📍 ​​Why This List?​​ After ​​6 months in Miami​​, I’ve found the ​​real​​ spots—no tourist traps, just chef’s kiss vibes. ​​☕ Brunch & Coffee​​ ​​Novela Cafe Social​​ (Coconut Grove) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ​​Order​​: Avocado toast + lavender latte (latte art = 📸). ​​Bonus​​: Next-door yoga studio (namaste with espresso). ​​Pure Vida Comparison​​: ​​Novela Wins​​: Smoother espresso + cozier seating. ​​🌅 Secret Sunset Spots​​ (Key Biscayne) ​​1️⃣ The Rusty Pelican​​ ​​Vibe​​: Overwater deck + unobstructed views. ​​Eat​​: Tuna tartare (happy hour $8 oysters!). ​​2️⃣ Boater’s Grill​​ ​​Hidden Perk​​: Dock seating (feet-in-water dining). ​​🇪🇸 Spanish Splurge​​ ​​Casa Xabi​​ (Coconut Grove) 🌟🌟🌟 ​​Worth It​​: $45 paella (saffron-packed, 2-person portion). ​​Skip​​: $18 sangria (weak—ask for Tinto de Verano instead). ​​🍸 Bar Hopping​​ ​​The Sylvester​​ (Wynwood) 🌟🌟 ​​For​​: Artsy murals + mediocre cocktails. ​​Skip​​: Drinks—go for ​​free photo ops​​ in the graffiti alley. ​​Miami Sound Bar​​ (Downtown) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ​​Why?​​: NYC dive bar energy + $12 killer margs. ​​Chat Tip​​: Bartender Alex (ex-Brooklyn) knows all the gossip. ​​💡 Pro Tips​​ ✔ ​​Key Biscayne Hack​​: Park at Crandon Park → bike to secret coves. ✔ ​​Casa Xabi​​: Go Sundays for live flamenco. ✔ ​​Sound Bar​​: Ask for “El Jefe” (off-menu mezcal shot). ​​#MiamiLocal #NoTouristsHere #SunsetChaser​