Where to eat

With so much to do in South Beach, it's easy to forget the importance of eating. But to do so would mean missing out on one of South Beach's sinful pleasures - its restaurants.

When it comes to Italian cuisine, no other restaurant does it better than Pizza E Via. Owner Rina Abramovitz, proves that great food need not carry an exorbitant price tag. The kitchen here has a firm hand on pasta and beautifully combines seafood with a variety of sauces in a stylish and comfortable setting. One of my favorite dishes, the seafood pasta is dressed with only the freshest ingredients that include scallops, mussels, calamari, shrimps and clams. The desserts here are another triumph. You need not look far to see very satisfied customers here. In fact, 70% of its customers are locals. Pizza E Via is uniformly excellent, and despite downright reasonable prices, it's one of the absolute best restaurants in South Beach. Pizza E Via, 826 Lincoln Rd., (305) 538-0803

Where to hang

No other place can rival the nightlife South Beach has to offer. From sophisticated lounge to sultry salsa clubs, South Beach has it all. Below is a small sample of the lounges and nightclubs worth checking out in South Beach.

• Crobar: Sleek and seductive. 1445 Washington Ave., (305) 531-5027
• Mango's: Sultry Latin dance club. This club is a must for tourist looking for a night of fun and salsa. Live music and dancers nightly. 900 Ocean Dr., (305) 673-4422
• Nikki Beach Club: Exclusive full service beach club with a St. Tropez scene. 1 ocean Dr., (305) 538-1231
• Rain: The newest club in Miami features music nightly. 323 23rd St., (305) 674-7447
• Pearl Restaurant and Lounge: A favorite for locals. 1 Ocean Dr., (305) 538-1111
  
  

Where to get pampered

Getting away from bustling South Beach is as easy as making an appointment with the local spa. Spa services are an excellent way to relax and perfect for anyone who may want to unwind by getting pampered. Being pampered for even a short period of time in a relaxed atmosphere is very invigorating. One spa worth checking out in South Beach is Le Spa .

Located only a block from the beach, Le spa offers cutting-edge techniques using Lancôme products exclusively to guarantee a state-of-the-art experience. The spa treatments are provided by aesthetician trained by Lancôme experts in Paris. An escape upstairs brings you to a sampling of their services that includes a realm of skin treatments, including a variety of facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. Other services such as make-up application, photo shoot preparation, hair services are offered downstairs. Le Spa also offers a full line of Lancôme cosmetics and skin care products. Luxury and personal attention are the hallmark of this spa and all the treatments here are tailored to each client. If you need a getaway in the heart of South Beach, treat yourself to an entire day of beauty, or stop in for a quick rejuvenation. Le Spa, 150 8th St., (305) 674-6744, www.lespamiami.com

When to go

Anytime is a good time to go to South Beach. But the winter months, specifically the months of February and March still remain superior.

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