Pasha’s

In the mid-90s, while studying at Harvard Business School, Pasha’s CEO Antonio Ellek came up with the concept of a healthful Mediterranean fast-food restaurant. And in 2003, with the help of classmate Nicolas Cortes, the first location for this homegrown chain sprouted on Lincoln Road. Since then, seven other Pash’s have blossomed and flourished throughout […]

Pilar

Chef/owner Scott Fredel long ago mapped out the mission for his Aventura venue: “To show that a restaurant can be friendly and affordable without sacrificing creativity, style, and quality.” With his steady hand at the wheel, Pilar has stayed that course. The menu has changed over the years, but not much else. The seafood is […]

Pita Plus of Aventura

People swear by the lamb shwarma and chicken pita sandwiches at Pita Plus. The lamb is shaved off the spit before your eyes and added to your fresh warm pita (whole wheat pitas are also available), then topped with your choice of fresh vegetables, sauces and peppers to create a sandwich that’s uniquely your own […]

Roasters ‘n Toasters

Looking for a hot pastrami on rye that brings back the Miami of yesteryear, when New York-style delis were as common as Pollo Tropical franchises? Then Roasters’ n Toasters – which has been satisfying all of Pinecrest’s mustard-smothered, pickle-garnished cravings since 1984 – is your spot. During breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed lattes and […]

Susie Lai

Jerry Seinfeld once said, “Where there’s Chinese food, there’s leftovers.” That’s not necessarily true with all such restaurants around town, but it’s exactly what you get with Susie Lai when you’re hankering for some Chinese take-out. This place serves enough Szechuan to keep you fat and giggly for at least half a week. Tucked in […]

Tratoria Rosalia’s

Located in Aventura Mall, this super busy restaurant is loud, noisy, and always packed with kids, shoppers, and overspill from next door would-be diners at Cheesecake Factory that don’t want to wait two hours for a table. Lucky for them, the Italian fare here is better than mall food should be. Diners can start with […]