Big portions, tasty fare, inexpensive prices — is it any wonder the lines are so long? This Cuban-Spanish café features tapas such as chickpeas sautéed with chorizo, and cold seafood marinated in a vinaigrette dressing. Vaca frita and palomilla are excellent entrées; daily specials tend to be more inventive — fried beef brains, sautéed frog’s […]
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Big portions, tasty fare, inexpensive prices — is it any wonder the lines are so long? This Cuban-Spanish café features tapas such as chickpeas sautéed with chorizo, and cold seafood marinated in a vinaigrette dressing. Vaca frita and palomilla are excellent entrées; daily specials tend to be more inventive — fried beef brains, sautéed frog’s […]
Big portions, tasty fare, inexpensive prices — is it any wonder the lines are so long? This Cuban-Spanish café features tapas such as chickpeas sautéed with chorizo, and cold seafood marinated in a vinaigrette dressing. Vaca frita and palomilla are excellent entrées; daily specials tend to be more inventive — fried beef brains, sautéed frog’s […]
Foodies the world over are well aware that, quite often, no-frills = best food. Such is the case with Las Delicias Peruanas. Set in Wynwood with a nondescript gray exterior, this little spot serves up some of Miami’s best Peruvian cuisine and seafood favorites. From ceviches of fish, shrimp, octopus, mixed shellfish and more to […]
At Doral’s Las Mercedes Restaurant, the succulent, fat-rippled slabs served Thursday through Saturday speak for themselves. At most, there’s a dusting of salt and pepper, perhaps accompanied by a splash of mojo. Racks of beef and pork are pulled from a smoking vessel, then cleaved and served with two sides such as moros, maduros, or […]
At Doral’s Las Mercedes Restaurant, the succulent, fat-rippled slabs served Thursday through Saturday speak for themselves. At most, there’s a dusting of salt and pepper, perhaps accompanied by a splash of mojo. Racks of beef and pork are pulled from a smoking vessel, then cleaved and served with two sides such as moros, maduros, or […]
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This little gem in a strip mall at SW Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street takes the edge off the day with nice wine, good tapas, and a relaxed atmosphere. A zarzuela de mariscos includes bay scallops and a broth that’s beautifully light, properly salted, and delightfully tasty. The squid, mussels, and other parts of the […]
As soon as you hop out of your car in the parking lot next to Las Vacas Gordas (translation: the fat cows), you’ll smell the hot grill. For avid carnivores, the Normandy Isle Argentine parrilla offers one-pound servings of red meat along with chitlins, blood sausage, chorizo, and vegetables cooked on the grill. A huge […]
In a city with more Cuban eateries than McDonald’s — it’s no small feat to be named Miami’s best. But Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine took the 2013 title for their fresh tostones ($3.50), creole-sauce smothered camarones enchilados ($17.95) and savory chimichurri sauce-topped churrasco steak ($17.95). So if you’re lacking a Cuban grandmother of your own, […]
It ain’t easy being green. Just ask Kermit. But for vegetarians, vegans and the occasional meatless Monday enthusiast, the Last Carrot makes healthy eating a whole lot easier. Those looking for a light, bloat-free lunch option sneak into this little spot, smack in the middle of a Coconut Grove strip mall. All sandwiches come on […]
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Much like great fashion houses, the great chefs of the world create restaurants that keep their legacies alive. Although Joël Robuchon died in 2018, his name lives on at this Design District gem that marries the interactive ambiance of Japanese sushi counters with the casual spirit of Spain’s tapas bars and Robuchon’s take on modern […]
Housed in an old Arby’s with a huge U-shape counter, this is the chain’s original outlet, and here it perfectly combines quantity and quality. Your choices are varied no matter if you’re sitting at the counter, the outside dining area, or just picking up something at the ventanita. Hams hang overhead, waiting to become part […]
The brainchild of Jim Heins and Food Network host and cookbook author Ingrid Hoffman, this black and hot-pink truck roves the streets of Miami serving guilt-inducing street food. Its Latin macho burger ($6.25) – a double patty of chorizo, chuck, and sirloin blend topped with caramelized onions, jalape
A tiny storefront cantina that serves low-fat and nonfat classic Cuban cuisine. Cafeteria-style, ready-made fare includes some tasty entrees, such as turkey picadillo, turkey meatballs in tomato sauce, and chicken fricassee. Items change daily; those who live in the neighborhood can have nightly meals planned and delivered every day of the week. Low-fat flan and […]
Hidden in Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades complex, LauderAle is a dog-friendly, kid-friendly and (yes) monkey-friendly brewery with a small-town feel. The beers made here carry Florida-fresh notes of lemon, orange, and pineapple. That’s not to say LauderAle only brews fruited sours; here you’ll also find porters, IPAs, even a Belgian tripel whose 9.2 percent ABV […]
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Some people need special lighting, kitschy artwork, stuffy classical music, and sky-high prices to feel like they’re buying gourmet. If that’s you, skip Laurenzo’s, where the focus is on awesome food at reasonable prices. The store is huge, offering hard-to-find high-end and/or imported grocery products, gorgeous produce (from the farmers’ market across the street), luscious […]
This Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant offers many familiar items (hummus, baba ghannouj, kebabs) but also more unusual, specifically Lebanese, specialties from the chef/owners’ home country. Especially recommended are muhamarah (red pepper, walnut, chili, and olive oil dip), shanklish (fresh cheese balls with thyme), Al Rahib salad (a chunky smoked eggplant salad with garlic), and tasty pita […]
Sure, there’s a serious lack of air conditioning, and random dancehall concert posters adorn the walls. But L.C. Roti is the spot for the softest, freshest, and yummiest roti in North Dade. Located in a Caribbean-centric strip mall off State Road 441 in Miami Gardens, the place regularly boasts a dinnertime line of customers waiting […]
Le Bouchon Du Grove has been a hidden gem in the Cocowalk area since 1994. In an ever-changing city, this establishment has remained dedicated to challenging the misconceptions of French cuisine. Unfussy and devoid of attitude, this quaint bistro, inspired by the city of Lyon, serves food that’s hearty, authentic, and deeply flavorful. At once […]