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Lauren Bacall Would Have Loved Slim's. So Do I.

Slim's brings 1930s glamour, The New Yorker-inspired murals, and one very good $100 cheesesteak to Bal Harbour

Apr 17, 2026
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The spread from Slim’s (All photography courtesy of Starr Restaurants)

If you're a fan of The New Yorker magazine, boy oh boy, do I have some good news for you. The moment you step inside Stephen Starr's newcomer to Bal Harbour, Slim's, you're almost immediately transported into its pages. The walls are covered in murals by Christoph Niemann - the illustrator behind some of the magazine's most iconic covers - commissioned specifically for this space. As an avid reader, I clocked it immediately and nerded out.

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That’s just one of the many small details that make Slim’s such an interesting addition to the scene. While Miami doesn’t have a shortage of fancy steakhouses, this one, with its 1940s throwback feel and menu, offers a fresh take on a familiar concept, complete with all the signature Stephen …

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