miami jai-alai courtview club, moderate, (305) 633-6400. this snazzy steak-and-seafood spot (with a couple of cuban dishes thrown in for good measure) overlooks the jai alai courts, so between bites you can place your bets on the next match and cheer on your favorite players. and also be thankful that’s not you dodging those speeding pelotas.

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culture
rubell family collection, (305) 573-6090. the rubells may be hoteliers by trade, but they have a knack and a passion for art, as well, and they’re willing to share it. their collection, housed in a former dea warehouse, includes the tried and true, like keith haring and cindy sherman, as well as budding local talents. note: subject matter can be explicit; think twice before you take the kiddos there.

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shopping
alf’s golf shop, (305) 673-6568. whether you’re headed for the micromanicured courses at the doral golf resort & spa or the bayfront crandon park muni, head here first for the latest gear and goodies to make your game look good. the staff is first-rate and offers discounts to many of the local links.

el credito cigar factory, (305) 285-9154. inside this shoebox-size storefront in little havana, veteran rollers prepare the ever-popular torpedo and other highly rated blends. got a light?