The Fondue, Because You Forgot Fondue Existed: Fondue is a dying art in this city. But a new restaurant in Little Haiti, inspired by the Bavarian Alps in Germany, makes one worth your time. Cuckoo Clock’s käsefondue comes in an adorable mini Le Creuset dutch oven with a side of cubed bread inside a mug. Hopefully it doesn’t trigger any bad memories of high school dates at The Melting Pot.

The Manatee-Spotting Table: The food at Tigre is fine, but the manatee-spotting opportunities are exquisite—particularly during the winter months, when these sea spuds are commuting up and down Little River like they’re late to something. Come for Sunday brunch, when visibility is best. Sit outside, and listen for the distinctive snort of the manatees coming up for air.

The Après-Kendall Ice Arena: Ice skating around the Kendall Ice Arena to “Let It Go” is it for Miami winter sports. And the closest place to channel the spirit of après-ski after axels and lutzes is Strange Beast—with a beer and a spicy Incan pizza. Karaoke nights on Thursdays feel like a house party, and there’s ice cream from Sweet Melody next door.

The Functioning Fireplace: The Commodore has deep leather chairs, men in suits watching football, and classic cocktails perfect for sipping next to the only functioning fireplace we know of in Miami. It’s inside the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove, has a daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm, and the whole place smells like bergamot and charred wood.

The Hot Chocolate Spot You Probably Don’t Know About: These chocolate makers have two hot chocolate options at their miniscule shop that you’ve driven by 1,000 times. There’s the lighter, more drinkable “gringo hot chocolate” and the “European hot chocolate,” which is so thick you almost need a spoon to eat it. Both come in little espresso cups, but they’re so rich that’s more than enough.

The Sunrise Spot: Bless the early birds in this eternally late city. You people have earned the beautiful sunrises most of us sleep right through. So go to Moises around 6:45am, get a Venezuelan empanada fresh from the oven, and walk it across the street, where you’ll almost certainly have the beach (and the sun) entirely to yourself.

The Sunset Spot: One of the most underrated sunset views can be found on the roof of Miami’s best food hall. Perhaps it’s thanks to the refreshing lack of skyscrapers surrounding it, but The Citadel is so much prettier than you might imagine around 5pm, and the natural light is going to do wonders to your carbonara from Borti.

The Miami Beach Boardwalk Stroll Snack: Miami, have you heard of “taking a walk?” Judging by all these cars, probably not. But the joy of a long stroll down the Miami Beach boardwalk on a gorgeous day is boundless. And the only thing that can make that stroll better is the kafta wrap and a rose water from The Wrapper, a Lebanese spot just across the street from the boardwalk.

The Post-Haircut Meal Now That Humidity Won't Instantly Ruin It: One of winter’s greatest joys is being able to walk outside after a fresh haircut and not immediately be reduced to frizz by humidity. Celebrate the intactness of your new bangs at Pastis, one of our favorite see-and-be-seen spots. Have your martini and cheeseburger at the outdoor table while you give the sun the middle finger.

The Churros & Chocolate Spot Now That La Palma Is Closed: Mourn the loss of La Palma over a dozen thick Cuban churros as long as the basket they’re in (and only $3). Each is dusted in sugar and should absolutely be dipped into a cup of hot chocolate. Just don’t expect thick Spanish hot chocolate—think more Swiss Miss, which gets absorbed by the churros instead of coating them.