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\u00c9liou cofounder Duda Teixeira created the natural jewelry company in 2018.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve lived in Miami<\/a> for years, and my relationship to the city has evolved over time\u2014at this point in my life, I really appreciate it in a deeper way. I grew up between Brazil and the ocean, so there\u2019s a familiarity here that feels grounding: the climate, the culture, the pace. I\u2019m the co-founder of a brand deeply rooted in the sea, and a lot of what I\u2019m drawn to, both personally and creatively, is shaped by that environment, especially the proximity to the water. Miami is constantly changing, but it still holds onto a strong sense of place, at least for me, which is something I\u2019ve come to value more as I\u2019ve gotten older. \u2014Duda Teixeira, \u00c9liou<\/a> cofounder<\/p>\n Where to stay:<\/p>\n Day 1: South Miami<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: A treat at Facade Bakery<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facade Bakery<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Everything they serve is absolutely delicious, from their cornflake matcha and the olive oil cake, to fruit yogurt with house-made granola and tahini (think: textured, layered, not overly sweet). And the egg dishes? Always perfectly executed. It\u2019s a small space, but it sets the tone for the day.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Morning activity: Yoga (or Pilates)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mimi Yoga<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n No matter where I\u2019m traveling, I try to anchor the trip with a workout. I\u2019m a sucker for a heated class, and Mimi\u2019s yoga is always a push in the best way.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n For another option, head to Tremble in Coconut Grove.<\/p>\n It feels like taking a reformer class inside a modern tree house in the jungle.<\/p>\n Lunch spot: Farm-to-table fare at Kr\u00fcs Kitchen<\/p>\n Afternoon activity: A walk around Coconut Grove<\/p>\n Dinner: Share plates at Fooq\u2019s<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fooq’s<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Here you’ll find consistently good food with Persian and Mediterranean influences, centered around shareable dishes that make the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. It feels like a full night out, not just dinner, but a place where you naturally stay and settle into the energy.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Evening activity: Nightcaps with a side of vinyl<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lion’s Den<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Located just upstairs from Fooq\u2019s, this vinyl lounge with low ceilings makes everything feel cozy. The room is layered with Persian rugs, brass accents, plush seating, and just enough light. There are only a handful of tables, so the energy stays intimate. It feels intentional, like you\u2019re stepping into someone\u2019s private listening room rather than a typical Miami bar.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Day 2: Biscayne and Beyond<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: Croissants at Flour & Weirdoughs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flour & Weirdoughs<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Head to Key Biscayne\u2014the drive alone is magical. Crossing the Rickenbacker always feels nostalgic to me since I grew up there; it\u2019s one of those views that never really loses its impact. Start the morning at Flour & Weirdoughs and order the croissant (they\u2019re the kind that shatter when you bite into them). The breakfast sandwiches hit exactly how you want them to, especially if you\u2019re slightly sunburned or a little hungover from the night before.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Try to avoid a Miami visit between June and September.<\/p>\n It\u2019s brutally hot\u2014unless your plan is to sit on a beach all day (and even then, the water is way too warm). If you do come during those months, at least it\u2019s mango season.<\/p>\n Morning activity: A sweat session (and a beach visit)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tondo Room<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Get a little workout in at Tondo Room (heated Pilates is my go-to, if you couldn’t guess), and go straight to the beach. The easiest option is posting up at The Ritz-Carlton<\/a> in Key Biscayne. The beach there is wide, clean, and feels removed from the chaos of Miami Beach. It\u2019s calm in a way that feels very \u201cold Florida\u201d\u2014more families and fewer tourists.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Lunch spot: Oceanside eats at Gramps Getaway<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gramps<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is where you go when you want to feel like you\u2019ve escaped Miami without actually leaving it. Gramps Getaway has that Florida Keys shack energy: wood paneling, salty air, cold drinks in plastic cups, zero pretension. Show up straight from the beach and stay for sunset.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Order raw bar delicacies from The Lazy Oyster<\/a>.<\/p>\n They started as a pop-up special and are now a permanent fixture on the menu.<\/p>\n Afternoon activity: A dose of contemporary art at the Rubell Museum<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rubell Museum<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Genuinely impressive in both depth and scale, the Rubell Museum houses one of the largest private collections of contemporary art in North America, and you really feel that as you move from room to room. A lot of the works were collected early in the artists\u2019 careers, so you\u2019re not just walking past big names on a wall; you\u2019re seeing how contemporary art has evolved over time, piece by piece.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner: Not-so-classic steakhouse vibes<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sunny\u2019s Steakhouse<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is currently my favorite place to dine in Miami\u2014whether it\u2019s just for a drink at the bar, or you\u2019re going all in on steak, pasta, and their house rolls, it always hits. The restaurant sits under a massive tree, so dinner feels like you\u2019re at some perfectly lit garden party. There are little touches of Florida woven in, like your drink being served in an alligator-shaped vessel. Whatever you do, don\u2019t leave without ordering the Green Ghoul\u2014and the ice cream sandwich is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Outdoor seating is always the move\u2026 until it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n Check the weather and time of day: heat, rain, and mosquitoes all have opinions.<\/p>\n Evening activity: Live music at Zey Zey<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zey Zey<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n This is an open-air cultural space, part live music venue, part food hall, part hangout. What really sets it apart is the music lineup. They\u2019re consistently bringing in incredible artists\u2014the kind of names that usually skip Miami\u2014and somehow getting them to play in this intimate, open-air setting.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Day 3: A little bit of everything<\/p>\n Breakfast spot: Smoothies at Under The Mango Tree<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Under the Mango Tree<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A true Miami classic. Under the Mango Tree is that easy, feel-good stop you make when you want something fresh and simple (smoothies, a\u00e7a\u00ed bowls, juices). This is one of those places that\u2019s been around forever for a reason.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s a must, but ask for half a shot of coffee. I still don\u2019t know what they put in it, but the regular version feels like a heart attack.<\/p>\n Morning activity: A visit to the Design District and Little River<\/p>\n Lunch spot: Burgers at Vecinos<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vecinos<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The food is good because nothing is trying too hard, and that\u2019s exactly why it works. Their natural wine selection is a big part of the experience. Vecinos feels like a recommendation from a friend, not something you saw 20 times on Instagram. (That sense of discovery is rare in Miami Beach.) And the music? On point.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Afternoon activity: Spa time at The Standard<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Standard Spa, Miami Beach<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Cycle between the hammam, sauna, and Ice room. Grab a coconut and sit by their pool overlooking the bay for a little tan sesh. As the sun starts to set, head to Lido Bayside Grill for drinks on their dock. Golden hour there feels cinematic, light hitting the water, boats drifting by, everyone a little sun-kissed and slower than usual.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Before leaving for dinner, stop by Monterrey Bar in their lobby for a Mezcalita.<\/p>\n The Mezcal selection is great.<\/p>\n Dinner: A Michelin-mentioned meal at Palma<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Palma<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Palma serves a seasonal tasting menu that changes often, so every visit feels a little different\u2014the food is creative and full of layered, thoughtful flavors without feeling overcomplicated. The space is intimate and cozy, which makes the whole experience feel special without being intimidating. Add the wine pairing; it really brings the meal together.<\/p>\n Read Full Review<\/a><\/p>\n Evening activity: Dancing at Medium Cool<\/p>\n