As visitors and locals alike flock to the artsy neighborhood for three days of networking and parties, here’s a look at where to stay and dine during Miami NFT Week 2023.
Where to Stay
THesis Hotel
THesis Hotel Miami is a modern property located in Coral Gables, offering guests a sun-filled rooftop pool with tropical views and a poolside bar.
THesis Hotel was the first hotel in the Miami area and one of the first nationwide to accept cryptocurrency as payment.
Through its partnership with BitPay, THesis Hotel Miami allow guests the opportunity to utilize Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and four USD-pegged stablecoins (GUSD, USDC, PAX, and BUSD) to pay for room reservations, dining, and event bookings.
Arlo Wynwood
Just opened in November 2022, Arlo Wynwood is the first-ever hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, which is home to the largest concentration of street art in the world.
An experience-driven 217-room boutique hotel, Arlo Wynwood serves as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region.
Designed by Meyer Davis, an award-winning firm at the forefront of global, upscale commercial design, Arlo Wynwood draws on the neighborhood’s bold and curated artistic nature while embracing an eclectic industrial aesthetic where organic meets modern.
Nautilus by Arlo
Nautilus by Arlo, the first Arlo Hotels property to open outside New York, is an eight-story, 250-room beachfront hotel that entered the South Beach market in 1951.
The property is home to a 1,890-square-foot heated saltwater pool with an underwater sound system.
Guests and locals alike are welcome to dine at the Mediterranean restaurant, Nautilus Cabana Club, which boasts a 2,000-square-foot outdoor dining terrace and 12,000 square feet of outdoor event space.
This property has been an evolution of the Arlo experience, maintaining the same core brand identity while providing guests with more space, amenities, and programming for a new take on Miami.
Where to Dine
Mamey
Mamey by chef Niven Patel, 5x James Beard nominee and Food and Wine Best Chef class of 2020, is a chic farm-to-table restaurant serving clever cuisine with Asian, Caribbean & Polynesian influences.
Through the property’s partnership with BitPay, Mamey allows guests the opportunity to utilize Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and four USD-pegged stablecoins (GUSD, USDC, PAX, and BUSD) to pay for dining.
Orno
Orno, by chef Niven Patel, a 5x James Beard nominee and Food and Wine Best Chef class of 2020, is a New American restaurant that offers guests a true, farm-to-table experience using locally sourced ingredients from Chef Patel’s very own farm, Rancho Patel.
Chef Patel’s wood-fired culinary creations are complemented by specialty cocktails and hand-selected wines.
Orno allows guests the opportunity to utilize Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and four USD-pegged stablecoins (GUSD, USDC, PAX, and BUSD), guests can use cryptocurrency to pay for dining.
ASTRA Rooftop
ASTRA is Wynwood’s ideal open-air rooftop restaurant and lounge for spectacular sunsets, Greek-emphasized Mediterranean cuisine, live entertainment, and more.
The sky garden has the most Instagrammable spot in the area, only a half-mile walk or drive from Mana Wynwood Convention Center.
Come for Sunset Hour and Happy Hour to taste $10 cocktails and wines by the glass and $14 bar bites, including a Greek take on calamari and homemade lamb meatballs with tzatziki sauce and pita.
The Moon
Curated by the creator of ASTRA, The Moon in Wynwood is an oasis of warm colors, eclectic furniture, and a laid-back vibe with nightly-themed live entertainment, shows, and DJs.
Visit late after a long day of coin convo for a Mediterranean menu, or arrive early for $8 and $12 bar bites during the sophisticated happy hour from 6-8 p.m., as well as $7 beers, $12 cocktails, and $10 wines by the glass.
Don’t miss weekend brunch for Phyllo Tart or Lobster Benedict.
Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar
Only a mile away from Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Midtown Miami presents the favorite local hotspot Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar.
The friendly fusion menu features dishes from Peru to Tokyo, including a Nikkei sushi bar, antipasti, salads, and burgers, as well as two drink bars that serve deliciously crafted cocktails and homemade negronis, spritzes, and tonics.
The chic, urban restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, making it an all-rounder for those searching for a diverse menu that everyone can enjoy.
The Deck at Island Gardens
The Deck at Island Gardens is Miami’s most treasured waterfront restaurant. NFT Week-goers looking for a fancy outside meal to soak in the Sunday sun or a stunning evening sunset can visit the relaxing restaurant for innovative brunch bites or a weekday Sunset Happy Hour.
Experience cabana service and live music while enjoying a decadent menu of fresh seafood, brick-oven pizzettas, pastas, meats, large plates, desserts, and more, all while taking in the mega views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.
Sunset Harbour restaurants
With a mix of over 30 boutiques, restaurants, gyms, and shopper favorites, the Miami Beach neighborhood of Sunset Harbour boasts a diverse portfolio of locally loved and nationally known retail properties anchored by Barry’s Bootcamp, Sweetgreen, and Panther Coffee.
Other quality retailers and restaurants include Eberjey, NaiYaRa, Lucali, and more.
Originally an industrial hub in the 1940s, Sunset Harbour has evolved into an authentic urban dining and shopping destination in the highly traveled enclave where Venetian Causeway meets Alton Road.
Casa Bufala
The founder of Miami Beach’s first and oldest Neapolitan pizzeria Fratelli La Bufala recently opened Sunset Harbour’s Casa Bufala, a first-class Italian trattoria, and pizzeria complete with a handcrafted cocktail bar.
Designed to evoke the welcoming spirit of traditional Italian casas, the restaurant draws in guests with its warm, contemporary atmosphere.
Casa Bufala serves a selection of gourmet wood-fired pizzas freshly prepared in-house with buffalo mozzarella, as well as antipasti, pasta, calzones, and more.
A daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. pays tribute to Italy’s cultural ritual of aperitivo.
Kosushi Miami
Located in Miami Beach’s affluent South of Fifth neighborhood, Kosushi Miami’s Japanese-Brazilian menu has been crafted by five-time Michelin-starred Chef George Koshoji.
For appetizers, guests can choose from small cold or hot dishes, with further selections pulled from the sushi menu.
Guests can watch their orders be delicately prepared at the interior’s centerpiece sushi bar while sipping from delectable cocktails and a curated list of wine and sake showcasing flavor profiles for every palate.
Villa Azur
The chic French supper club Villa Azur is a classy culinary and lifestyle experience with a fresh and flirty vibe. It’s a must-visit destination for Miami visitors this NFT Week.
Upon entering, guests are transported into a world of European elegance, where they can pair their dinner with a sophisticated and lavish evening of live music, entertainment, and art that parallels the glamour of the French Riviera.
Menu highlights include the cognac-flamed Pâtes à la Meule pasta served tableside.