Miami
ANDY HWANG–ISTOCKPHOTO.COM
Outdoor dining area in famous Art Deco area of Miami.
While the restaurant industry is suffering in many parts of the country, it is still thriving in Miami. Sales topped $3.8 billion in 2008. Restaurant experiences range from sophisticated and bank-account-busting affairs in South Beach to no-nonsense Cuban cooking. Food festivals abound, and some are frequented by celebrity chefs.


