Take a trip to Mexico at Talavera. Located where Ponce de Leon Boulevard meets Alhambra Plaza, Talavera is a casual spot for spot-on Mexican cuisine. Talavera is beautiful Mexican pottery, and that artistic theme is translated in the open dining area. You’ll like the authentic ambiance, especially the Mexican art on the walls and even the beautiful plates on the tables. The outdoor dining area is also nice. It’s like you’ve landed into a cool cantina! Start your experience with a signature cocktail from the bar for lunch, dinner or happy hour, and move on to a menu that features every type of Mexican food from street fare to fancy platters. And everything is made from the freshest ingredients, to order.

Talavera
2299 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 444-2955
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Located within the posh JW Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Miami, DB Bistro Moderne serves contemporary French fare under the watchful eye of Daniel Boulud, a James Beard Foundation award-winning chef.

We could go on and on about the restaurant's sleek, modern decor — Miami's take on a traditional Parisian bistro — but instead, we'll cut right to the chase and tell you what to order: the Original DB Burger. Because even though the menu at this upscale restaurant centers around French cuisine, it's the eatery's signature cheeseburger that has tongues wagging. Nestled within a parmesan bun, a sirloin and braised short rib patty reveals a decadent surprise at its core: a mouthful of foie gras. Diners say it's not merely a burger; it's an experience.

The Original DB Burger is served at DB Bistro Moderne during lunch and dinner. Follow it with another creation signature to the restaurant: the crunchy chocolate bar.

DB Bistro Moderne
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 421-8800
www.dbbistro.com/miami
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There's no shortage of yoga studios in Miami, but Trio stands apart from the rest. The reason? Its roster of instructors, who, according to countless reviews on Yelp, help foster a warm, welcoming vibe within this independently owned studio. In fact, in the lives of many of Trio's regular clientele, the studio serves more as a community hub than a simple gym; this is where yogis come to socialize, network, and take part in special healing workshops.

Of course, yoga is the focus here, and Trio offers classes in the vinyasa flow and hatha styles of yoga. For the yogi seeking something a little new and different, Trio also hosts classes in AcroYoga and aerial yoga. If you'd just like to dip your toes in the water, you can purchase an introductory package, and explore the classes at a discounted rate.

But no matter which class piques your interest, the ultimate goal of Trio remains the same: to promote both physical and mental well-being in all who walk through its doors.

Trio – Mind Body Spirit Studio
2330 NE 2 Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-184
www.trioyoga.com
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