“Modern comfort food” means a slightly jazzed, occasionally Asian- or Mediterranean-inspired lineup of dishes. For instance, there are great panko-crusted cubes of “coconut essence” tofu pooled in apricot-soy glaze. We also liked “little ears” pasta with broccoli rabe and numerous patty pieces of savory homemade turkey sausage; thin but flavorful lentil soup; and double-ribbed organic […]
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A 92-foot bar, 32 flat-screen TVs, happy hour drinks for as low as $2.50â?¦ What’s not to like about this rustic wood cabin complete with an 11-foot bear and a mechanical bull? Mr. Moe’s has been serving tipsy college kids and families comfort foods like shepherd’s pie, chili, country fried steak, and barbecued ribs since […]
The paradise most tourists seek in Key West is actually on the way there. At the late Laura Quinn’s Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, native and migratory birds that have lost their way or gotten snagged on fish hooks are repaired and released. On a boardwalk and trail, you can walk among more than 400 species […]
When the siren song of grilled cheese calls, head to Ms. Cheezious. This food truck turned brick-and-mortar offers plenty of choices. The hot spot serves takes on childhood favorites such as mac ‘n’ cheese, s’mores, Frito pie, and grilled cheese in myriad iterations, but once you feast your eyes and stuff yourself with the “Croqueta […]
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Nemo has been serving its Asian-influenced, contemporary American fare to popular acclaim since 1995. Some menu items are the same as on opening day, such as an appetizer of garlic-and-ginger-cured salmon wrapped around alfalfa sprout and a grilled Indian-spiced pork chop with sticky black rice and papaya salsa. They still taste good, as do starters […]
The twin towers of the World Trade Center still stand under a starry sky — on the giant mural decorating a wall at New York New York. The other walls, clad with posters of Broadway shows such as Dancin‘, Sugar Babies, and Les Miserables, facsimiles of New York Times front pages, photo stills from feature […]
An Ocean Drive mainstay for 35 years, News Cafe remains a prime spot to enjoy your coffee with an ocean breeze. The café recently underwent a remodel, and snagging an outdoor table on the porch surrounded by bougainvillea is a must for laid-back day-to-night people-watching. The menu spans breakfast favorites like café con leche French […]
Although Cheesecake Factory sued Nexxt for copycatting recipes nearly 10 years ago, Nexxt’s novel-size menu and giant portions still remind us of the mall-hugging chain. Unless you are a water boy eating your way to linebacker or you want to take half of your dinner to work for lunch tomorrow, plan to share. The sophisticated […]
Residents of South Miami and Kendall know this joint well. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering that the family who owns it has been open for business on this same spot for over forty years. While the rest of Miami Dade County was joining the farmer’s market bandwagon, Southwest Miami residents already had the real […]
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Norman’s Tavern is just far enough away from South Beach to be unfashionable, which for the rest of us means relaxed, not subject to the supercilious gaze of the fashionistas. Although this area of Collins is starting to hop, if not yet jump, you can still find parking without too much trouble. At this very […]
The Eden Roc Miami Beach has officially opened its newest restaurant, Ocean Social. The space offers sweeping ocean views alongside a menu created by executive chef Darren Anklam. Signature dishes include lobster pizza, Liège waffles, and a whole roasted branzino, all prepared in the restaurant’s wood-fired oven.
At this tourist-oriented Ocean Drive restaurant, the food can be pricey, except for the breakfast specials, which cost as low as $4.75. Notable dishes include the king lobster tail ($58.95 for one pound) – which is steamed and served with garlic, sage mashed potatoes, drawn butter, and seasonal fresh vegetables – and the Buffalo wings […]
Taquiza’s Steve Santana and beer maven Adam Darnell (formerly of Boxelder) have opened a restaurant that’s utterly unpretentious. Off Site has no celebrity name tied to it, no velvet rope, and only one goal: to serve the best comfort food (and beer) in Miami. The sole item on the menu when the place opened in […]
A modest-size establishment just north of Miami International Airport, Old Tom’s Sports Bar is always packed with locals and tourists who want to enjoy a pitcher of beer in a chill setting. Watch NFL games as you indulge in sports-bar classics like chicken wings. Trivia contests, karaoke, and musical entertainment are on tap at this […]
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This is an extremely pleasant restaurant in one of the few areas of South Beach where residents can dine without feeling as though they’re part of some gigantic tour group. The room is light, airy, and relaxing. The waitstaff is friendly and solid. The owner is on hand to make sure things run smoothly. Now […]
Kris Wessel’s famous barbecued shrimp are back, this time in South Beach and alongside a cornucopia of dishes drawing from old Florida cuisine, as well as the Caribbean and Latin American influences that color the world of South Florida dining. The whole menu, however, is gluten-free, which means no traditional flour. But that doesn’t mean […]
The Parrot Lounge has been serving thirsty beachgoers since 1970. The bar, located just a block west of A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a mecca for bikers, tourists, and sun worshippers who come for the excellent beer selection, General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On weekends, the party spills out into […]