Apouchy Restaurant

Apouchy seems to put a little extra into all the Haitian standbys. The pikliz is spicier, the stewed vegetable dish called legume seems richer and more full of substance, and the shrimp in coconut sauce seems to burst with fat crustaceans. But it’s the soup joumou served every Sunday that has you thinking about this […]

Basilic Vietnamese Grill

Pho, Vietnam’s iconic soup, seems to captivate everyone who wanders into Basilic. Two women in business attire, all pencil skirts and reading glasses, load their pho with Thai basil and bean sprouts. Three dusty construction workers spice the soup with sriracha. An older gentleman takes a seat by himself and announces he’ll have the same […]

Bulldog Barbecue & Burger

The sharp-tongued Howie Kleinberg might be Miami’s most successful Top Chef alum. Following his love-him-or-hate-him appearance on the grueling reality show, Kleinberg returned to his home turf – North Miami – to feed his people the food he loves. That means hulking platters of pulled pork and beef brisket, along with classic sides such as […]

CY Chinese Restaurant

The minute you step into this Sichuan-style North Miami Beach hideaway, your senses fall prey to the overwhelming perfume of rendered beef fat and chili oil. Take, for example, the hot pot, in which beef fat is the central ingredient; the rich, savory aroma is the yardstick by which most Chinese folks judge the quality […]

Duffy’s Sports Grill

Duffy’s is a chain, but the North Miami Beach location stands alone for its uniqueness, service, and sheer square footage. The oversized bar is equipped with a TV screen over every single seat, so you can watch football while your friend can tune into badminton. If you’re on a budget, Duffy’s offers BOGO for most […]

El’eat Restaurant & Lounge

This North Miami Beach spot’s decor screams of the heady 1970s, and the food offers flavors bombastic enough to fit the bill. Asparagus spears are topped with a fried egg and nutty shards of manchego cheese. The seemingly vegan-friendly kale salad takes a shameless topping of pork belly. Chef Will Biscoe, formerly of Jeffrey Chodorow’s […]