CORAL GABLES. This restaurant is known for having the area's best breakfast, but its vast champagne brunch buffet on Sundays (10am-3pm) presents some tough decisions. Everything is presented so elegantly, you'll want a little bit of it all. How about an omelet made any way you like? Pastas? Sushi? Or even caviar? Afterwards, there's a chocolate fountain and no shortage of sinful dessert offerings. Indeed, no one walks away hungry! Live music complements the meal perfectly, and al fresco seating is available in the tropical courtyard.

SOUTH MIAMI. The gourmet sandwiches at this casual local favorite fly out of the shop every weekday ­ a lot of local workers call or fax ahead to get their fix. You can also sit in the simple but pleasant dining room to enjoy your sandwich or salad. Either way, the options are limitless, with numerous gourmet fillings and combinations that can be served on tortillas, baguettes, whole wheat bread or crusty rolls. The menu includes numerous vegetarian combos, like the eggplant Parmesan sandwich, as well as meat-filled classics like turkey and ham and unique favorites like the Bayou chicken wrap. The fresh-baked cookies are a must for dessert.

SOUTH BEACH. As polished and gracious as is the Ritz, so is Americana. Dressed in sleek mid-century style and peppered with stainless steel, the restaurant is a beauty. Its menu is just as well composed, if not a little more bold in approach. Classic comfort foods are the kitchen's realm, but they're taken to new heights of invention. As a result, you'll find phyllo fried chicken, lamb cassoulet, braised veal ravioli and Dover sole presented in four different preparations. Steaks with lush sauces of truffles and cognac can also be had, and desserts are similarly delicious. In addition, Sunday brunch is an extensive, spectacular event.

LITTLE HAVANA. The Little Havana neighborhood is known for its colorful restaurants that serve the ultimate in authentic Cuban dining, and this one is no exception. Many of the dishes here pack a spicy wallop, including zesty tamales and hearty beans and rice. Tender steak, pork and chicken are served with unforgettably flavorful sauces. The decor is simple and so is the service, but the crowd of Cuban customers proves you are getting the real thing.

CORAL GABLES. Stop in at this relaxed breakfast spot for a hot cup of coffee and a hearty bagel that will make you feel like you have taken a wrong turn and landed in the Big Apple. Big, fresh, chewy bagels are spread with tasty toppings like cream cheese, lox, egg cream and much more. Plenty of bagel flavors and breads to choose from, baked fresh all day. Salads, sandwiches and soups are offered at lunch and dinner, and sweets like danishes and cookies are available throughout the day.