The restaurant/beer garden/carnicería is the place to grab a beer and munch on some comfort food on an artsy, charmingly lighted patio. And now, as nights grow longer and temperatures drop, it's only fitting that the Wynwood eatery spruced up
The restaurant offers a range of small bites and plates, including Mongolian duck wings, smoked pork belly skewers, and German pretzels. Newly added to the bunch are prime carpaccio in a Parmesan balsamic glaze; lobster mac 'n' cheese; short-rib tacos in a signature secret sauce; and a platter of assorted sausages with new selections such as blue cheese fig, Chicago dog, and smoked chicken sausage.
If you're looking to share, go for the lobster mac 'n' cheese and the sausage platter; they offer a good combination of hot and cold, light and heavy. But if it's a plate-for-one kind of night, order the short-rib tacos. They're filling enough to leave you satisfied but ready for the next course.
In terms of entrées, the newly added chicken-fried steak — served with mashed potatoes, country gravy, and veggies — is prepared just crisp enough to keep the inside juicy. Traditional fish 'n' chips, with fries, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce, is also a new dish.
But the most exciting fall additions were made to the cocktail menu, with five new boozy specials. The must-
For dessert, try a more traditional dish like German apple strudel, or go for the Oreo cheesecake because it's just that good. It contains chocolate buttercream, baked caramel pecans, and yellow cake crust.
Oktoberfest is also still going on at the eatery. The limited-time menu includes homemade beer bratwurst on a pretzel stick, wiener schnitzel, German pretzels with cheddar béchamel sauce, and traditional apple strudel and ice cream. It ends October 31.
For more information and reservations, visit thebutchershopmiami.com or call 305-846–9120.
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