I went to 2 famous Miami restaurants. One delivered a much more authentic Miami experience.

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I ate at two of Miami's most famous restaurants: Papi Steak, a flashy steakhouse, and Café La Trova, a local Cuban institution.

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I spent $900 for a night at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau. The luxury stay was worth the price tag.

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I stayed one night at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, and now I understand why it's so iconic.
I stayed one night at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach, and now I understand why it's so iconic.

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From secluded estates to a former monastery, take a look at Palantir CEO Alex Karp's lavish properties

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp has purchased multiple properties in Miami.

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I never thought I could live in a tiny home. Staying in a 250-square-foot Airbnb changed my mind.

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The reporter spent two nights in a tiny home Airbnb in Miami.

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I went to Café La Trova, a Cuban hot spot in Miami, where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were spotted eating dinner

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I dined at Miami's famed Cuban hot spot Café La Trova, where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have been spotted.

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I tried 'the best Cuban sandwich in Miami.' It lived up to the hype.

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I tried the Cuban sandwich from Sanguich in Miami, which locals and critics have previously rated the best Cuban sandwich in the city.

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Ken Griffin's $238 million New York City penthouse isn't the only pied-à-terre he owns. See what else is in his portfolio.

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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin has a real estate portfolio totaling over $1 billion.

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I compared similar meals at Gordon Ramsay Steak and Papi Steak. One was way more worth the splurge.

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I compared similar meals at Gordon Ramsay Steak and Papi Steak to see which famous steakhouse was worth the splurge.

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I had dinner at Papi Steak, Miami's flashiest steakhouse known for $1,000 steaks and club-like vibes. I'm dying to go back.

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I dined at Papi Steak, one of Miami's flashiest steakhouses. I skipped the $1,000 steak, but every dish was worth it.

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I quit my corporate job and moved back in with my parents. It didn't feel like a step back — it made me more confident.

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Keara Callahan.

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