Off the Grille

It might seem off-the-wall to say Kendall’s Off the Grille is an upscale, healthful eatery in a traffic-choked shopping mall. But if you’ve eaten at OTG (as the regulars like to call it), it doesn’t sound that far-fetched. This sleek little place proves that good-tasting and good for you are not morons of the oxy […]

Peking One Chinese Restaurant

You wouldn’t think there’s anything special about Peking One; it’s a three-table takeout spot with pink Formica walls. The menu, or rather, a series of photographs of typical dishes, sits above the counter. Boring-looking takeout d

Ricnon Argentino

Walk into Rincon Argentino with any doubts about the restaurant’s philosophy and they’ll quickly melt away. The reason: the gigantic fire pit in the middle of the dining room that’s usually covered with dripping racks of sausage, beef, and sometimes a whole pig. Argentine cuisine is all about the carne, baby. An Argentine barbecue special […]

Rock Fish Grill

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 […]

Sea Siam Connection

Like many restaurants in our subtropical paradise, Sea Siam pads its Thai menu (excuse the pun) with sushi in an effort to broaden its appeal. And it does. Basics such as spicy tuna and the JB roll are clean, fresh, and well executed, and signatures such as the “kissing roll” ($10), a California roll topped […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Miami and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]

X-treme Rock Climbing

When it comes to terrain, Miami’s as flat as they come. A major bummer for anyone into climbing rocks. But luckily, there’s X-treme Rock Climbing, where you can scale some serious walls in the comfort of A/C. This facility offers a whopping 14,000 square feet of climbing, so you’ll hardly miss the mountains. Beginners can […]