As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to [email protected]. After the jump, find our other choices.
13. Waffle Fries at Shuckers Bar and Grill
Shuckers has a lot of selling points. It's an outdoor bar on Biscayne Bay. There are TVs set to whatever sport is on the air. The fish is fresh and the wings are great. But the fries, crispy on the outside, moist after you take a bite, are the dark horse at this joint.
These thick waffle fries are so flavorful that it's almost a waste to
put ketchup on them. They come out fresh so they're always warm and
crunchy. It's a mystery how they turn out so good, because there is
never any visible salt or seasoning added after being cooked. They hit your tongue with a burst of happiness, never oily but with all of the flavor of something deep fried. The large, flat shape of these potatoes makes them extra enjoyable -- you can take three or four bites out of every fry, so it feels like you're eating more than you actually have in front of you. This part may be all psychological, but who cares?
It doesn't really matter how they make them though. What's important is
that they come with almost every meal here, or you can order a side of
them ($2.95). Be careful though -- the portions might look sizeable, but
after your first fry you'll be shielding them from other quick fingers.
100 Favorite Dishes:
14. Fried Green Tomatoes at Whisk
16. Masas de Puerco From David's Cafe
17. Sweet Soy Marinated Skirt Steak at China Grill
18. Duck, Duck, Quail at Haven Gastro-Lounge
20. Pineapple Fried Rice at Mr. Yum
21. Oyster Pie at Red Light Little River
22. Falafel at Romelia Restaurant & Deli
23. Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Andiamo
24. Vegan Curried "Chicken" Salad at Books & Books
25. Budín de Pollo at Rosa Mexicano South Beach
26. Mille Feuille at Sardinia Enoteca
27. New York Spicy Tuna Roll at Toni's Sushi Bar
28. Banana Nutella Crepe at A La Folie
29. Fish and Chips at Churchill's Pub
30. Crispy Rice Cake at Michael's Genuine
31. Sweet Caroline at Mr. Good Stuff
32. Kurobata Pork Belly at Makoto
33. Shack Burger at Shake Shack
35. Crab Cake at La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros
36. Leek Dumplings at Tropical Chinese
37. Chicharrón at El Palacio de los Jugos
38. Baked Brie en Croute at Perricone's Marketplace & Cafe
39. Local Farmer's Delight at 1500 Degrees
41. Lifefood Gourmet's Raw and Vegan Vegetable Pizza
42. Pulled Pork Sandwich at Sparky's Roadside Barbecue
43. Fettuccini & Garden Mushrooms at Peacock Garden Cafe
44. Spinach Gnocchi at Cavatelli Italian Trattoria
45. Chicken and Rice Soup at Lemoni
46. Lasagna di Pesce at Mai Tardi
48. SoBe Vegetarian Pizza at Spartico
49. Samosas at Thali Indian & Thai Cuisine
50. Carnitas Taco at Orale Taqueria Mexicana
52. Portobello Burger at Latin Burger
53. Ravioli di Aragosta at Caffe da Vinci
54. Grouper Ceviche at Blue Door Fish
55.Fancy Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burger at Oneburger
57. Adult Grilled Cheese at Angelina's Coffee & Yogurt
58. Country Beef Stew at Jimmy'z Kitchen
60. Raspberry Tart at Le Royal
61. Duck Confit at DB Bistro Moderne
62. Seared Scallops at Bistro One LR at Ritz-Carlton South Beach
64. Huevos Rancheros at Sra. Martinez
65. Apricot Tart at Essensia at the Palms
66. Vegetable Red Curry at Yuga
68. Herb-Crusted Salmon at Lulu
70. Queso de Cabra al Horno (Baked Goat Cheese with Tomatoes) at Tapas y Tintos
72. Mac 'n' Cheese Pancake at CheeseMe Mobile
73. Yum Yum and Earth Day Tacos at Nacho Bizness
74. Vegetarian-Smoked Duck at Shing Wang Chinese
75. Steamed Local Snapper In-A-Bag at The Forge
76. Gouda Tater Tots at Meat Market
77. Raspberry Flatcakes at Morgans
78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emeril's Miami Beach
80. Chicken Salad at Manhattan Cafe
81. Organic Chicken and Sundried Tomato Panini at BLT Steak
84. Chicken Chili Con Queso at Deli Lane Cafe
85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice Box
86. Fig Pizza at Kokopo Fresh Kitchen
87. Poulet Rouge at Cecconi's
88. Grilled Scallops with Pickled Plum at Zuma
89. Garnachos at Taqueria el Mexicano
90. Pancakes at Sky Grille in Miami Tower
91. Tuna Ceviche at Sushi Samba
92. BBQ Pork Roll at American Noodle Bar
94. Joe Allen's Bourbon Bread Pudding
95. Lobster Roll at Joe's Stone Crab Takeaway
96. Brussels Sprouts at Sakaya Kitchen
97. Gandules en Escabeche from Raaga Cart
99. Leek Soup at Buena Vista Deli
100. Dumplings at Chow Down Grill
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