New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.
11. Red Snapper Fish in a Bowl at Joe's Stone Crab
Very rarely does a restaurant stay in the hands of the same family for more than a century, but Joe's at the south end of South Beach has managed just that. Since 1913, Joe's Stone Crab has been the place for the freshest, tastiest stone crab in Miami. So why then, have we chosen snapper as one of 100 favorite dishes?
"For the summer months. we give our chefs a chance to be creative," said general manager Brian Johnson.
With that freedom, sous chef David Salinas created the red snapper fish in a bowl ($26.95). A number of dishes were introduced to the specials menu for a trial run, but only the best were ultimately selected.
First, fresh snapper, never frozen, is seared all the way through in a stove top pan with Joe's special spice, which is called essence. The trick is here is the absolutely delicious mixture of salad and an incredible sauce made from locally grown green tomato and mango. The salad beneath the snapper features spinach, red onion and jumbo lump crabmeat, with a couple of grilled marinated artichokes on the side.
The snapper is cooked to an ideal temperature, requiring just a light fork stroke to break apart into chewable pieces. The best bites are clearly those that combine snapper, spinach and artichoke. The blend of fresh flavors work to perfection, especially with a chilled white wine to go on the side.
100 Favorite Dishes
13. Pappardelle Cio Ciara at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante
14. Cheese Fries at Shake Shack
15. Korean BBQ Tofu at Sakaya Kitchen
16. Glaser Farms Raw Vegan Pies at the Coconut Grove Organic Market
17. Flash Marinated Snapper Ceviche at The Villa by Barton G
18. Degustacion de Torta at Graziano's
19. Empanada de Pabellon at La Latina
20. Low Country Shrimp and Grits at Whisk Gourmet
21. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro Moderne
22. Pulpo a Feira at Barceloneta
23. Short Rib Robata With Truffle Miso at Makoto
24. Grilled Octopus at Jean Paul's House
25. Peanut Butter Snickers Pie at Prime One Twelve
26. Balcarce at Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe
27. Green Prawns at Philippe by Philippe Chow
28. Pork and Beans at Blue Collar
29. Taco Loco at T-Mex Cantina
30. Ceviche Trio at La Cofradia
31. Macarons at Villa Azur
32. Gratinee of Mac and Cheese at Meat Market
33. Mussels Josephine at Bonefish Grill
34. Smokey Weenies at The Corner
35. Lamb Sliders at DiLido Beach Club
36. Rock Shrimp Pizza at Harry's Pizzeria
37. Living "Lasagna" Terrine at Lido at The Standard
38. Flan Cheesecake at Sunset Bakery
39. Pescado Jarocho at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill
41. Chicken Parm Sliders at Prime Italian
42. Clams With Black Bean Sauce at Tropical Chinese
43. Ackee Empanadas at Vegetarian Restaurant by Hakin
44. Seafood Orgy at CVI.CHE 105
45. Rio Acai Bowl at Apple A Day
46. Aji Amarillo Ceviche at My Ceviche
47. Lunch Boat Special at Benihana
48. Victoria Station at The News Lounge
50. Gnocchi "Romana" at Cecconi's
51. Minuta at La Camaronera's The Fish Box
52. Carolina Piggie Platter at Austen's
53. Salted Lime Pie at the Dutch
54. Chicken Parmesan at Vesper
55. Cheese Plate at The Cheese Course
56. Egg Salad BLT at The Daily Creative Food Co.
57. Strawberry Pie at Fireman Derek's World Famous Pies
58. Pork Belly and Clams at Pubbelly Sushi
59. Poached Duck Breast at Rusty Pelican
60. Bacon and Blue at Ms. Cheezious
61. Spicy Scallop Roll at Toni's Sushi Bar
62. Chicken Tikka Masala at Bombay Darbar
63. Empanadas at Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe
64. Gabby's D'Lorean Burger and Tots at the Filling Station and Garage Bar
65. Pear Apple at The Federal
66. Carne Asada Fajitas at Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar
67. Tres Leches at Havana 1957
68. Corn Bread at Peoples Barbecue
69. Truffle Artichoke Soup at Villa Mayfair
70. Portobello Mushroom Sandwich at the Café at Books & Books
71. Grilled Wings at Shuckers Bar & Grill
72. Turkey and Prosciutto With Fresh Mozzarella at La Sandwicherie
73. Creamy Tahini With Hummus at Broken Shaker
75. Brie Mozzarella Sticks at the Local
76. Paleta de Elote at La Michoacana Paleteria
77. Strawberry Fields Roll at I Love Sushi
79. Pork Rillettes at Buena Vista Deli
80. Chicken Fricassee at Le Bouchon Du Grove
82. Wagyu Gunkan at SushiSamba Dromo
83. Grilled Tiger Prawns at Mare Nostrum
85. Porchetta Sandwich at Salumeria 104
86. Nitro Ice Cream at Haven Gastro-Lounge
87. Red Burger at Red Restaurant
88. Carnitas Torta at Mercadito's Taqueria
89. Bone Marrow Ropa Vieja at Eating House
90. Mushroom-Crusted Grouper at the River Seafood & Oyster Bar
91. Crispy Pork and Onion Salad at Hiro's Yakko-San
92. Moqueca Brazileira at Pearl Restaurant & Lounge
93. Corvina at Edge Steak and Bar
94. Spiked Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3
95. Egg Custard Tart With Black Truffles at Philip Ho
96. Soft Pretzels at Mister Collins
97. Serrano Ham Croquettes at Crazy About You
98. The Elena Ruth Sandwich at Sergio's
99. Chow Fun at Chow Down Grill
100. Grilled Artichoke at Peacock Garden Cafe
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