This cheery homegrown chain filled with pop music and great service isn’t an authentic Mexican border-town taco stand where you can get cow tongue for $2. But it sure is tasty for American Tex-Mex and appropriate for folks who crave a little Southwestern sizzle while counting calories. Try the “Skinny” or “South Beach” burrito ($7.99). […]
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Showing 111 - 132 of 231At Little Bread, Bread + Butter chef and owner Alberto Cabrera takes the Cuban sandwich to new heights. The turkey for his Elena Ruz is basted for hours in a Malta glaze that gives the bird a shiny, crackly shell. Cuban sandwiches are graced with pork belly prepared in the French rillette style and combined […]
This Hialeah-Miami Lakes hole-in-the-wall is hard to find but well worth the mission if only to try the enchiladas poblanas, which include exotic, spicy mole slathered onto three corn tortillas stuffed with chicken and crowned with Mexican cheese ($12.99). Vegetarians can substitute spinach for the chicken and top the whole thing off with sliced avocados. […]
When the nostalgia thermometer of a Cuban exile registers a dangerously high level, it usually signifies the person is in a state of hallucinatory shock known as “acaba de llegar.” Symptoms include calling all friends socios, having a packed bag that weighs exactly 44 pounds sitting next to the door, and frequently waving a ration […]
This Miracle Mile mainstay isn’t much different than all other Thai food spots. The décor is pleasant but unimaginative – tropical fish tanks, soft reddish lighting, and glass-top tables adorned with an orchid centerpiece. The food, likewise, is tasty but nothing overly exciting that screams out with flavor. In fact, if you’re a fan of […]
Sometimes, when you’re too wiped to whip up a quinoa salad or broccoli bake – all that’ll do instead is a good mess of chicken lo mein ($6.15) and crab rangoon ($5.55), served up in old-school white takeout containers with a fortune cookie on the side. When one of those cravings strikes, Lotus House is […]
Faves at these popular eateries are golden mountains of honey garlic chicken and huge steaks — yes, steaks. In addition to Cantonese, there’s Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine. Sauces tend toward thick, gravylike textures; this is not a place for people with tiny feet and similarly bound appetites. Canton also houses Toyoma, a sushi bar.
“Lula” are grilled Kazakh kebabs made from minced, seasoned lamb, customarily served over a bed of thinly sliced onions dusted with sumac. That’s just how they’re done at Lula Kebab House, and they’re delectable. A piquant pepper dip of chutney consistency comes alongside the lula, as does a choice of basmati rice, tabbouleh, or mashed […]
Founded in 1998, Madroño Restaurant is the most authentic Nicaraguan restaurant in Miami. Located on West Flagler Street in Sweetwater (AKA Little Nicaragua) , it boasts traditional dishes that have made Madroño the go-to Nicaraguan restaurant in South Florida. Its menu has been built from family recipes perfected over generations, and everything is reasonably priced. […]
Though Maido has been open since 2005, it’s still an under-the-radar spot. It seduces only those who think supermarket sushi is a travesty and traditional Japanese delicacies are almost too pretty to eat. Don’t expect to see a crowd of hipsters and bloggers here. Instead, the tables will most likely be filled with Asian families […]
Contrary to the belief of most gringo Americans, churros were not invented by carnies. Instead, they’re a Spanish tradition dating back centuries. And this Argentinian chain’s fried dough sticks date back to 1930 themselves. Manolo sells ’em in various flavors, from plain with sugar sprinkles to chocolate, vanilla-custard or caramel-filled, they’re a serious steal at […]
Contrary to the belief of most Americans, churros were not invented by carnies. Instead, they’re a Spanish tradition dating back centuries. And this Argentinian chain’s fried dough sticks date back to 1930 themselves. Manolo sells ’em in various flavors, from plain with sugar sprinkles to chocolate, vanilla-custard or caramel-filled, they’re a serious steal at $.65 […]
Marhaba is a calm, pleasant dining alternative to the larger, noisier franchised eateries of the Shops at Sunset Place. Begin with the fulsome fattoush salad: a plate of greens tossed with cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, scallions, tomatoes, and pita bread croutons, all splashed in sumac-spiked vinaigrette. Hummus, falafel, and baba ghanouj appetizers are the crowd-pleasing […]
Located at Portside Center in Fort Lauderdale, launched in 2011, Market 17 offers a special array of culinary experiences including a blind tasting menu with Dining in the Dark and over 600 bottled wines curated by in-house sommeliers. Youthful and talented Chef Lauren DeShields actually chooses from a large array of organically grown produce, humanely […]
This quaint little downtown eatery features some dozen-plus lunch specials (most $5.99 and each accompanied by a mound of white rice), all freshly cooked and invigoratingly seasoned. Indonesian staples served include grilled skewers of chicken or pork saté with peanut sauce; chili-and-coconut-seeped beef rendang; and rice noodles stir-fried with kecap manis (sweet soy), peas, scallions, […]
Inside a $1 million building, you can indulge in the guiltiest of pleasures: melted cheese, savory meat, and chocolate fondue. Imagine a pot filled with molten cheddar and Swiss mixed with garlic and beer. Next to this concoction sit bowls of sliced bread, apples, and veggies to dip and munch. Or picture a platter of […]
Everyone can use a little Asian persuasion every now and again, but Miami’s lacking in a proper Chinatown, Japantown, Koreatown … hell, any town a la the Asian continent. Luckily, Miami China City is a little town unto itself. From samurai swords and litchi juice to cast-iron tea seats and Hello Kitty suitcases, you’ll find […]
Air Jamaica posters on bright-pink walls beckon you to the islands via beautifully lush landscapes, but the food at Errol and Carol Whyte’s cheery downtown restaurant lets you know you don’t have to get on a plane to enjoy authentic Caribbean cooking. We mean the real deal: oxtail, cow foot, curry goat — this place […]