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Food & Events: Cuban Food, Restaurants, Nightlife and Annual Festivals

This section covers eating, drinking and going out across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach, from a cafecito at the Versailles window on Calle Ocho to dinner on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. You'll also find practical help for a big night at E11even, a smarter Publix run on BOGO week, and a good spot on the Intracoastal for the Winterfest Boat Parade.

Each guide opens with the answer, then covers what to order, what to bring or what it costs to get in. Hours, cover charges, dress codes and parade dates change, so we tell you where to confirm them with the restaurant, club or event organizer before you go.

If you're still deciding which part of town to eat in, our neighborhood guides break down each area. For the backstory on Cuban coffee, Calle Ocho and the traditions behind local festivals, see South Florida history.

What you'll find here

Restaurants and local dishes

Where to eat in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the Keys, with the dishes worth ordering once you sit down.

Nightlife and groceries

Cover, tables and dress codes for clubs and shows, plus how Publix deals and farmers markets work.

Festivals and holiday events

Dates, times and viewing tips for annual festivals and the boat parades that fill the waterways each December.

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