The Pantry

This Jamaican joint is reminiscent of a grandmother’s kitchen in Kingston. But no need to travel to the island and make good with locals in order to have delicious braised oxtail or curried goat. Try the brown stew fish and fried dumplings or one of the daily specials. Until 3:30 p.m. eat the best jerk […]

The Patty Place

On a busy strip off 441 in Miami Gardens sits a strip mall devoted to all things Caribbean. While trying to hustle for a hard-to-come-by parking space in this tiny lot, you barely notice the plain-Jane storefront located in the middle of the complex. Patty Place is a walk-through, 300-square-foot take-out joint where you can […]

Ricky Bakery II

Cuban bakeries in Miami are a dime a dozen, and pastelitos and cafecitos, a penny per. But Ricky Bakery’s homemade baked goods are so authentic they’ll impress even the most discerning abuelita. Try one of their homemade croquetas (a New Times Best Of winner) with fillings like bacalao, spinach, chicken, cheese, or ham. Their Coral […]

Snappers Fish & Chicken

For those looking to feed a houseful of picky kids (and possibly pickier spouses) – fried food is always a crowd-pleaser. And Snappers Fish & Chicken’s crazy low prices mean you can save your moolah for your next trip to Whole Foods. In the meantime, you can indulge in conch, jumbo shrimp, snapper, oysters, chicken […]

The Spillover

The Spillover is more than just a good time. It’s also polished, with managers sporting tailored suits and an extensive list of entrées riding alongside all the sandwiches. Try a whole fish, often supplied by whatever the spearfishermen from Trigger Seafood are catching, or grab one of the 15 daily orders of barbecued gator ribs. […]

Tuyo

This contemporary American restaurant, known for sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is situated on the top floor of Miami Dade College’s Miami Culinary Institute. It serves as a training lab for students, responsible for manning the kitchen as line cooks and staffing the dining room. The food is topnotch, though, ranging from foie gras to […]