With an open kitchen and 'energetic yet composed' atmosphere, Vida serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at Fontainebleau. [link]

Chef Scott Conant, the man behind one of the unequivocal hits of the 2008 NYC dining season, brings the restaurant from the Meatpacking District to Miami. Order the spaghetti with tomato and basil, a seemingly simple dish that Conant takes to implausible heights. Slated to open Nov. 21. [link]

Opened in winter 2008 to glowing reviews, Bourbon Steak is, yes, another steakhouse—but a steakhouse with the culinary skills of San Francisco celebrity chef Michael Mina underlying the food. Watch the prices, though: a lobster pot pie has been market priced recently at $90. [link]

An early-summer arrival to the Miami food world, Philippe is yet another New York City import, this one under the guidance of chef Philippe Chow. Expect classic American-style Chinese food served across two floors totaling over 400 seats. [link]

This rooftop bar and lounge atop the Mayfair Hotel has Biscayne Bay views and a 50-foot pool. Cabanas and bar snacks also available. [link]

Newly relocated to the Design District, Pacific Time is a market-driven seafood restaurant with strong Eastern influence. [link]

Lincoln Road's newest steakhouse is a 4,000 sq ft hotspot done up in dark leather and light wood. Steaks can be had grilled or broiled, 'simple,' 'ultra-premium' or … 'house specialty'. [link]

Chef Michael Schwartz's Design District showpiece is an unpretentious bistro with 90 seats, both inside and out. Homemade New American cuisine and gentle prices have this place one of the hottest newbies in town. [link]

Located in the former Domo Japones space, top Miami chef Michele Berstein is converting the restaurant into a casual Latin small plates concept. The name is a nod to her husband, David Martinez. Slated to open Dec. 1. [link]

Red Light All the rage with the foodie set, Red Light is located in the up-and-coming MIMO District, at the Motel Blu. Expect a southern-influenced New American menu. [link]