Everyone knows God took a rib from Adam to create Eve. But he must’ve snatched a second one and given it to Mark A. Gibson, a former minister who’s now grillmaster and owner of mobile barbecue business Ribs-2-Go. There’s just no other way to explain his homemade slabs of pure deliciousness. If you frequent midtown […]
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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 West […]
Think parking on South Beach is bad? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. But if you can endure the obstacle course, you’ll find the charms of their take on the Colombian classic, bandeja paisa, will make it all worth it. The gut-busting traditional dish wraps up steak or ground beef, fried bananas, fried pork belly and […]
Looking for an authentic Cuban restaurant? There are only two streets in Miami to consider: Calle Ocho and Bird Road. And the godfather of Cuban restaurants on Bird Road is none other than Rio Cristal. Its origin goes back more than four decades to restaurants in Cuba and New York City, Rio Cristal. Don’t believe […]
A very good year for tacos was 1964. That’s when Roberto and Dolores Robledo and family opened their original Mexican Taco Shop in San Diego. Their mission statement then has remained the same to this day; the far-flung Roberto’s Taco Shop chain calls for “fresh, authentic, quality ingredients, simple food at modest prices, and satisfying […]
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A charming neighborhood eatery in a town not known for its charming neighborhoods, this small spot in a ubiquitous Kendall shopping mall takes its name from its seafood-oriented menu and collection of rock and roll memorabilia lining the walls. The ambiance is more charming than much of the food, though if you avoid things fried […]
Rok:Brgr is South Miamian’s place for quality burgers with a 1920s Chicago post-Prohibition vibe. The dining room is decorated with exposed brick and Edison lights for charm, and an oversize patio is perfect for people-watching on weekend evenings. Go for an Angus beef patty, topped with yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle […]
We know gelato is just a fancy-schmancy Italian word for ice cream. But the frozen goodness at Roma needs
Most grown-ass men and women have a love-hate relationship with chocolate. We love its velvety caress and seratonin high – we hate its butt-busting calorie count. But when you feel like giving in to the chocolate cravings, Romanticos Chocolate is pretty much the best place to do it. Hand rolled truffles in flavors like wild […]
From the outside, it looks like your average neighborhood Italian joint, but what goes on inside this dark and intimate 28-seater is quite extraordinary. For one thing, there are no menus. Romeo comes by the table, inquires as to your likes and dislikes, and prepares a personalized menu accordingly. Dinners are composed of six courses, […]
The moniker derives from the highway that sweeps by the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. That’s where owners Paola and Jeremy Goldberg met while obtaining their culinary training. Their menu is composed of charcuterie and cheese plates; soups and salads; nine small plates; eight main plates; and sides. The first category […]
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A Miami institution made famous by Mel Kiser and Corky Irick’s movie Last Night at the S&S Diner. Bring a book while you wait ’cause wait you will in this popular counter spot. Try the chopped steak with onions and gravy, the roast turkey, or the fried sole or shrimp. And there are few better […]
The original S&S, a horseshoe-countered Art Deco relic of a restaurant, is still dishing homespun fare in downtown Miami, but has expanded to a second, southern location in another landmark establishment – Allen’s Drug Store. Grab a seat at the counter, or at a table on one of the two levels of seating, and be […]
Italy’s most enjoyable food comes not from fancy starred restaurants but from home, and from little family-owned trattorias that duplicate homestyle warmth — like this festive, wine bottle-festooned place, run by a Roman family since 1999. Pastas and seafood dishes can be overcooked on occasion, but zucchini-stuffed ravioli (in either red or white sauce; go […]
This quaint, burger-bistro-looking joint serves steaks, burgers, and seafood fresh off the grill at affordable prices. The wine list is stocked with bargains too. Toss in extremely friendly service and you have all the makings of a good neighborhood restaurant, which is just what Scorch is. “Scorch steak,” a shorter, thicker type of skirt cut, […]
Don’t let its proximity to the Design District fool you: Seven Seas Restaurant & Fish Market is all about the food. Here, order a seafood empanada. Perfectly flaky dough envelops tasty crabmeat. The shrimp paella pairs well with sides of sauteed spinach and fried plantains, both of which are delectable. The crustaceans are plump and […]
If you’re tired of Sunday fundays that are all about football or dog parks – Shantel Lounge’s Sunday Fish Fry will be a welcome change. Fried fish and live R&B in a one-of-a-kind Liberty City, edge of Allapattah setting will shake up that weekend routine. Or drop by the other days of the week (when […]
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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 […]
This small, colorful, minimally decorated restaurant features “create a stir,” by which diners select vegetables and spices from a salad bar and then hand them over to a chef with verbal preferences regarding their choices of nine proteins (chicken, meats, seafoods), ten sauces (peanut, black bean, spicy Szechuan), and five starches (brown or white rice, […]