Celebrity chef Jos Andrs shares his favorite Miami hot spots

“There is no city in the world like Miami — it has this energy that’s only possible when people from many different cultures and backgrounds are all coming together in a beautiful place,” restaurateur José Andrés, 56, tells Alexa.The co-founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that recently helped feed those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica — has 40 restaurants (one with two Michelin stars), five James Beard Awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom (awarded in January for his humanitarian work).

A regular at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Andrés will soon boast five Miami eateries: DiLido Beach Bar (ceviche, tacos and burgers) and Zaytinya (mezze-style Eastern Mediterranean) at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Aguasal (elevated coastal Mediterranean), Bar Centro (pastries and light bites) and the forthcoming Bazaar in the Andaz Miami Beach hotel.The Spain-born Andrés is now based in Bethesda, Md., with his wife of 30 years, Patricia (they have three adult daughters: Carlota, Inés and Lucía).The busy chef has already conquered land with restaurants in seven US cities and counting.

Next up is air, thanks to a partnership with Delta Air Lines that will bring his delicious dishes — like braised short ribs with a smoky pepper sauce — to the skies.But no matter where in the world he’s soaring, Andrés always makes time for Miami.

When he does, you’re likely to catch him at one of these sweet spots.“My restaurant highlights the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially the foods of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.”“At Bar Centro, my team is serving what they call a Reverse Carajillo, with Spanish brandy, Licor 43, cold brew, rum and a tres leches espuma … it’s the perfect drink to get the night started — or to keep the night going.”“A friend of mine, Michelle Bernstein, has created something really special at Cafe La Trova in Little Havana.The food and cocktails — of course — are amazi...