Lots of Lox Deli

Like a parable, it’s as if a thunderous voice from above spoke to a lost (and most likely hungry) tribe wandering in the brash wilderness of south Miami-Dade and said: “You must build a restaurant, serve the food of your people there, and make it extra tasty!” Because at Lots of Lox it’s all there: […]

Lotus House

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 […]

Michael’s Cafe

This Middle Eastern restaurant in Kendall is not a mirage. It was once a gas station next to the railroad tracks but has been transformed into an outdoor café that serves as an oasis for locals. There is live music almost every night and a vast assortment of ice-cold Middle Eastern beers. The large-screen TV […]

New York New York Restaurant

The twin towers of the World Trade Center still stand under a starry sky — on the giant mural decorating a wall at New York New York. The other walls, clad with posters of Broadway shows such as Dancin‘, Sugar Babies, and Les Miserables, facsimiles of New York Times front pages, photo stills from feature […]

Peg’s Pocket

You better be a die-hard dive bar fanatic to take a trip to Peg’s Pocket. Either that, or a pool shark. In a city that’s all about the scene – this strip mall fixture is where to go when you don’t want to be seen. Sweatpants and flip flops are perfectly acceptable attire. Drink, play […]

Pho Thang

At this extremely modest, bare-bones little Vietnamese restaurant, you’ll find all the comforts of home-cooking, if few of the creature comforts of home. No matter. For such wholesome, delicious, and blessedly inexpensive food, you won’t begrudge the simple decor. Most of the menu is built around noodle soups, pho, and variations with different noodles and […]

Sango Jamaican and Chinese Restaurant

You can find better Chinese food elsewhere, but Sango is unparalleled when it comes to serving up big portions of authentic, affordable, and delicious Jamaican cuisine. A rotating daily menu ensures fresh meals, but it also means you’ll have to consult the calendar when choosing which day to visit. Wednesday is jerk day, with succulent […]

Sushi Maki

Sushi Maki is a laid-back sushi spot offering the usual variety of rolls, along with plenty of appetizers and entrée options for the raw-fish-phobic. Of appetizers, including staples such as edamame, summer rolls, and chicken yakitori, try the gyoza: tender steamed or fried dumplings filled with chicken, pork, or vegetables and served with a tangy […]