"A brunch and breakfast staple includes chia with fresh mango coulis, presented as a perfect morning dish; the same hotel houses a cocktail lounge that offers a Munroe Mojito made with mango Havana Club rum, fresh mango, fresh lime juice, elderflower, and soda water." - Allison Ramirez
"The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove serves Christmas Day brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an extensive buffet spread. The offerings include a pastry selection, a made-to-order egg and omelet station, and a seafood raw bar featuring fresh catches. Hot dishes include peppercorn-rubbed rib eye served with roasted Brussels sprouts and pancetta, while sweet options feature holiday-inspired gingerbread pancakes. A dedicated hot cocoa bar rounds out the experience. Price: $125 for adults, $69 for children." - Alona Martinez
"After unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning, head to this favorite brunch spot inside the Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove and enjoy a Christmas Day brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be an assortment of pastries, an egg and omelet station, a seafood raw bar, and heartier fare like peppercorns rubbed rib eye paired with roasted Brussels sprouts and pancetta, and holiday-themed gingerbread pancakes. Kids will love the hot cocoa bar. Price: $185 for adults, $69 for children" - Alona Martinez
"This Coconut Grove restaurant located inside the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove is offering a four course Thanksgiving spread while featuring live music and a complimentary glass of bubbly. The first course is an apple and butternut squash soup with spiced chantilly and roasted macadamia, followed by red and green endive topped with pomegranate, kumquats, pear, Roquefort, candied pecans, and champagne vinaigrette. Next is its signature brined roasted turkey served with Yukon and celery root puree, chestnut, leek, and apple stuffing, dijon roasted baby vegetables, citrus cranberry confit, sage, and turkey jus or the vegetarian option of roasted acorn squash with pecan rice pilaf, roasted baby vegetables, cranberry confit, and vegetable demi-glace. The meal will finish on a sweet note with pumpkin praline tart complemented by creme fraiche, cinnamon streusel, pecan tuile, and candied cranberry. Price: $125 per adult and $49 per child ages five to twelve." - Stacy Moya
"Fried Chikn Sandwich Isabel’s is a plant-based pop-up I’ve been wanting to try for a while. They bounce around a lot, so keep an eye on their Instagram for their latest location info. But, at the time of this writing, you can find them at the Coconut Grove farmer’s market on Saturdays. Hopefully, when you do find them (look for the pink tent), they’ll be serving this fried “chikn” sandwich, because it was a crunchy little delight - even after hanging out for 23 minutes in our passenger seat. The “chikn” in this sandwich is actually fried oyster mushrooms, and it’s better than a solid majority of Miami’s fried chicken sandwiches using actual chicken." - Ryan Pfeffer, Carlos C Olaechea