If your DNA contains XX chromosomes and you have a pulse, it’s impossible to strut the streets of Italy without learning how to handle constant harassment from cliques of brazen young Italian stallions. “Complimenti!” “Grazie a la mama!!” “Ragazza, perche non fare un giro con me?!?” Hey, I’m not shy. I fended off such enthusiastic…
Mark Militello is to South Florida cuisine what Muddy Waters is to Chicago Blues, an originator of the art form. As a member of the “Mango Gang” alongside Norman Van Aken, Douglas Rodriguez, and Allen Susser, Chef Mark helped pioneer “New World” cuisine, the South Florida marriage of refined technique…
Blogs of Miami unite! The webs are watching and so are we. Here’s a tasting menu of what’s been goin on across the internets.- I Shot The Chef’s triumphant return to blogumentary cooking with Almond Crescent Cookies.- All Purpose Dark reports on a salon with a cafe menu. We expect…
Toshi Furihata, chef/owner of Moshi Moshi on Miami Beach, took top honors at the 2009 SushiMasters Regionals competition, which was held this past Friday evening at the Alliance Francaise. The event featured four South Florida sushi chefs competing on stage for best morikomi plate, best signature roll, and best of…
It’s unclear exactly when one’s palate begins to prefer vino over Cisco, but it’s hard to resist Riesling, even on the first taste. With the perfect balance of acid and sugar, Riesling is often tinged with the flavors of tropical fruits, flowers, and, yes, mineral stone. Its accessibility and delectability…
Alright folks, amazing news. Ever since the success of our last giveaway, we’ve worked ceaselessly to find you, our loyal readers, the best prizes in the world.. SUNBOX Eleven Winery is holding an exclusive wine pairing dinner on Thursday, May 28 at the new 5300 Chop House in Doral. Executive…
Paradise Farms is a fully organic South Dade operation serving the tri-county restaurant industry. Owner Gabriele Marewski’s top notch produce goes farm-to-table at restaurants all over South Florida, Michael’s, Wish, and 1 Bleu just to name a few. But Gabrielle wants to encourage YOU to try your hand at homegrown…
Patrick-Gruest-Desneiges and New York developer Jack Cayre are bringing SENSES to Midtown Miami later this year. The 6,100 square foot space will encompass a bar, lounge, 110-seat terrace, 120-seat restaurant, wine shop, wine lounge, and art gallery. Wine bottles in the restaurant will cost the same as in the shop,…
If swine flu has spoiled your appetite for a weekend getaway to Mexico, pocket the airfare and head to the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne for vacation-like ambiance. At the open-air, poolside dining room of Cantina Beach, new chef de cuisine Andres Parlange is reviving a standard menu of hotel-style Mexican fare with authentic favorites inspired by…
We’d like to take the credit, having honored La Camaronera Fish Market with “Best Fish Sandwich” in last year’s Best of Miami issue… But the Garcia brothers, who have been fryin’ up down home Cuban favorites at this Little Havana seafood joint for 36 years, deserve all the glory. After…
This weeks recipe comes from one of Miami’s elite chefs, Pascal Oudin of Pascal’s On Ponce. Oudin has trained under Ducasse, Vergé, and Jean-Louis Palladin, who mentored the young Frenchman when he first came to the States in 1982. After a lengthy stint as executive chef of Grand Café in…
In the best and worst of times, always count on the bottle to make things better. It’s no exception with the current economic drought, and thanks to a hospitality industry over-eager to nurse us through it, it’s cheaper and easier to cope! Dive head first into these just-announced juicy opportunities…
Chef Shashank Agtey started his culinary career at The Forge as a dishwasher back when it was still owned by Meyer Lansky. He ended up in Miami from Bombay, India after his father dropped him off on our shores at the age of 17 with $125 in his pocket. Bad…
Eggplant: Zucchini, I am green with envy over your pleasing crunch.Zucchini: Oh eggplant, how your porous, ivory flesh melts on the tongue when grilled. Who needs these two and their little spat? Dudhi, a.k.a. bottle gourd or calabash, combines the best qualities of both and has been a favorite of…
Friday, beautiful Friday, baby I missed you so much, it’s been too long, good to see you. Glad you’re back, don’t ever leave girl, promise, I need you in my life right now. This past week’s been nothin’ without you, all those other days meant nothin’ to me. They were…
Those of you bemoaning the lack of restaurants in Miami can breathe a little easier this week, as announcements for newcomers keep pouring in. Here are just a few:Bar Rosso Restaurant & Vinoteca opened its doors this past Monday in Aventura (where Ivy used to be). Executive chef, Joshua Medina,…
Bourbon Steak has garnered plenty of press and attention for its gourmet burger menu, but the restaurant is more deserving of accolades for its commitment in theory and practice to fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients. Chef Gabriel Fenton is a relatively young dude and he hasn’t been in Miami long, but…
This week’s NT review is of Petit Rouge, a charming 24-seat French bistro in North Miami. Chef/owner is Neal Cooper (formerly of Neal’s and Il Migliore); chef de cuisine is Daniel Small. In keeping with our recent theme of light, summertime recipes, here’s one for Petit’s delicious Frisee lardon salad…
Joey’s, located in Wynwood and one of our favorite Italian joints, shows up in the June issue of Food & Wine magazine as one of America’s New Pizza Artesans. Gracing the pages are photos of the cafe and of its’ gorgonzola-arugula pie; the article highlights a dozen or so restaurants…
Petit Rouge in North Miami Offers Honest, Accessible, Well-Executed French Cuisine
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On deadline? Early afternoon conference call? Stressed out in general? Type A personalities won’t be left to starve thanks to a speedy and satisfying (for the tummy and wallet) lunch option at Fratelli Lyon. The recently introduced “Menu Veloce” (fast menu in Italiano) features this Design District favorite’s best-sellers at lunchtime and is…
I have a beat-up boom box sitting on a milk crate next to my computer chair. I listen to the Paul & Young Ron Show when I’m writing in the morning. They’re always talking about their website so I went and checked it out. Their internerd “Webster” has a recipe…
