“Welcome to your guide to Miami’s best of almost everything. This year, we’ll fly through the air with the greatest of ease as we guide you through our picks for the city’s finest in more than 250 categories, according to New Times staffers and a select group of contributors.”

Creating illustrations for Miami New Times‘ highly anticipated “Best of Miami” issue is always an honor. This special issue dominates the streets and culture of South Florida, with these illustrations gracing buses, billboards, and street banners. The cover is proudly showcased as awards in the windows of Miami’s top businesses as badges of honor, representing the very best of what Miami has to offer. This year’s categories included:

• Best Sports & Recreation
• Best Shopping & Services
• Best Food & Drink
• Best Arts & Entertainment