Appropriately nestled south of Fifth, in South Beach, The Dining Room is the two-month old, intimately-sized restaurant of OLA owner Brian Lieberman. Pulling double duty between Lieberman’s kitchens is The Dining Room’s executive chef, Horacio Rivadero. Sous chef, Christian Alvarez, is the man in charge on the two or three…
Tucked away a block south of Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Chocolate Fashion is a pleasant neighborhood bakery, breakfast spot, and sweet shop. On a recent Saturday morning, we sat at one of four tables for two on the sidewalk. However, there was a line out the door for seating…
Recently, a friend delivered a six-pack of 4oz. Tortuga rum cakes ($66.95 for 2-six packs shipped to the U.S.) from Nassau, Bahamas. They came in an ornate, hexagon-shaped box vacuum-sealed to lock in freshness. I first smelled rum and then tasted it, Seemed almost as if it had been dunked…
Located at the end of an ordinary strip mall across the street from Tropical Park on Bird Road, Tropical Chinese Restaurant has been a hidden gem for 27 years. And while the exterior isn’t much, the interior décor transports diners to Chinatown, San Francisco or New York or Los Angeles…
Located on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, the third installation of Patagonia (the other two are located in Doral and Key Biscayne) features delicious empanadas and sandwiches. But you might want to check it out instead for the incredible glass case of sweets. Priced at $11.99 per pound (our box…
Tucked away inside the Sanctuary Hotel in Miami Beach, OLA is tidy in name, appearance, and cuisine. Chef and owner Douglas Rodriguez, or “El Jefe” as the menu refers to him, oversees the menu with executive chef Horacio Rivadero, who kindly came out of the kitchen and invited us to…
Sunday, as a mass of people moved along the stretch of Eighth Street between 12th and 27th avenues, street vendors hawked arroz con pollo, arepas, and chorizo at the annual Calle Ocho Festival. Arepas, arepas, arepas! There was much of the same food to be had. With such a homogeneous…
Vegan and raw food fans have a safe haven in Miami. On March 17 — next Thursday — The Space hosts Conscious Bite Out, which has been organizing monthly dinners that cater to alternative foodies since January 2010. This month’s dinner — the first battle of the raw/vegan chefs –…
On a recent late-night run to a local Farm Stores (the drive-thru convenience store with the cow on the sign), a nifty flyer with a $20 coupon was dropped in the bag. That discount is good for online grocery shopping. Curiosity was piqued.So what are the advantages of Internet shopping…
Cocolimon Frozen Yogurt arrived on Miracle Mile almost three months ago. It’s a welcome addition to the neighborhood, with a sleek, contemporary design and a pay-by-weight, self-serve approach. An employee handing out tasting cups at the door greets patrons. Veer left and you’re at the self-serve frozen yogurt machines. They’re full of…
Scents of barbecue and cigar smoke collided on the sand behind the Gansevoort hotel during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Closing Party with Guy Fieri. Guests were first given a bag containing a pair of flimsy flip-flops and complimentary drink tickets to STK. Soon thereafter, fruity drinks, with…
At Thrillist’s event, BBQ and the Blues, a huge line stretched from the entrance of the Oasis, at the Raleigh Hotel, toward Collins Avenue last Saturday night. The fine smell of barbecue just over the wall inspired impatience.Once inside, guests didn’t know whether to grab a drink from one of…
Calling all bartenders, servers, bussers, managers, chefs, and cooks! Those “in the biz” are invited to enjoy the ambiance, and most importantly, discounted food and beverage, at Bongos Cuban Cafe and Tatu, two heavyweight restaurants at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Just a few weeks after launch,…
Miss Yip Chinese Café recently opened at NE Ninth Street and Biscayne with a contagious energy that made its way down the steps and around the corner. There was ample outside seating and a large sign overhead announcing that Miss Yip had made it downtown.But the parking situation isn’t the…
Not to be confused with The Crab House in North Miami Beach, The Original Crab House, is located in Kendall at the end of an unassuming strip mall off US 1 and SW 98th Street. The place lacks any view of water. This should have been a warning sign. But…
Need a last minute box of superb chocolates to complete the trifecta of gifts (roses, chocolate, and jewelry) for Valentine’s Day? Try Schakolad on 41st Street in Miami Beach. Its charming exterior is the work of co-owner Raquel Schachter, who runs the place with her son Eli.Schakolad specializes in European-style…
Dunkin Donuts is peddling a curious, heart-shaped sweet. There are two variations of the “Cupid’s Choice” (99 cents each): chocolate with a raspberry jelly filling and vanilla with a custard filling. The latter is painted with a strawberry frosting. The thing had a stale, dry taste that couldn’t be masked…
On a recent excursion to West Kendall, we found our hungry selves at the corner of Coral Way and SW 107th Avenue. There was Benny’s, with its proud Puerto Rican flag backlit with a violet hue and posters of food plastered in the windows. How could we not take up…
If you live in Miami, you might have forgotten what it was like when you first moved here. You did, you know, tourist things such as enjoying a night out at Mango’s Tropical Café. The Ocean Drive institution is known for its colorful cast of character patrons, shows, and scantily-clad…
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Boy, is the old adage true that the secret is in the sauce, especially at Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill! The Southern California chain has fourteen locations and we wish just one of them was here in Miami, even with their stiff, wooden lodge feel. Things didn’t start off on…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner — February 14, dummy — couples are looking for a romantic. old school place to share an ice cream sundae. They should check out Swensen’s Restaurant and Ice Cream, on US-1 in Coral Gables. The Hugs & Kisses sundae ($6.75) is balanced portions…
