MiMo

Neighborhoods in Miami

"The name of this stretch of Biscayne Boulevard north of 55th Street refers to the Miami modernist architecture style, prevalent in the neon-lit motels that line the neighborhood. Up until 10 years ago, it was the kind of place NFL players got caught doing bad things before the Super Bowl, and today it’s a colorful corridor of cool spots, full of creative local restaurants and bars.Because the rents aren’t crippling, some of the best chefs in the city choose to set up shop in MiMo, like Danny Serfer’s comfort food at Blue Collar and Cesar Zapata’s Cajun-Vietnamese fusion at Phuc Yea. Further up the street, you’ll find a swanky pool scene at the restored Vagabond Hotel, the best grilled cheese sandwiches in the city at Ms. Cheezious, and ‘80s-themed cocktails at The Anderson. Though the neighborhood has cleaned up, it’s still got a rough edge to it — you’ll still find the litany of restaurants peppered with liquor stores, pot doctors, and payday loan joints. But if you’re looking for a slice of old Miami grit with its new culinary pedigree, MiMo is the best place to do it." - MATADOR_NETWORK