Coral Gables/S. Miami in Miami New Times
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Healthy’s good, cheap is great, but the two together are a match made in heaven. Shenandoah’s Plate is both of the above. They serve up simple American food with a Latin flair. From fresh fruit smoothies like the Coral Way (OJ, strawberries, banana, and fat-free yogurt $4.50) to wraps like the El Rancho (grilled chicken […]
It can take a good restaurant years to mature into a great one. Poblano had the food down pat upon opening in 2006. Since then, it has gone from pat to phat, service has settled into systemic rhythms, and the residents of the area habitually visit for homespun Mexican food with inventive twists. To wit: […]
POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi serves Asian tapas ($4 to $16). Seating consists of linen-covered tables and large, plush booths around the perimeter. And despite the packed house, noise was not an issue. The decor is subtle, with a palate of neutral colors covering the walls and floor, and the lighting is just-right. It’s […]
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Sitting like a South Beach-y black sheep in laid-back and pub-heavy South Miami, RA Sushi is less about raw fish and more about tempura, cooked seafood, kiwi, and jalape
You want risotto with truffle essence? Fuhgeddaboutit. This is a red-sauce joint. The food is not fancy-schmancy northern Italian, or authentically Italian at all. It’s Italian-American, a simple, honest soul-food genre developed a century ago by impoverished southern Italian immigrants. And gregarious chef/owner Marc Randazzo, a former boxer, does it right, just like his grandma […]
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Recoveco is the kind of place that proves big flavors can live in small, hidden corners of the Magic City. This South Miami gem, which chefs Maria Teresa (Tere) Gallina and Nico Martinez unveiled in 2024, turns a tight nine-dish menu into a parade of thoughtful, balanced plates. Each visit feels like a secret you’re […]
Red Koi Lounge opened its Miracle Mile doors to fierce competition from Gables staple Bangkok Bangkok. But its combination of friendly servers, fiery duck red curry, and budget-friendly lunch specials has helped the feisty newcomer attain a loyal following that packs the black-leather-and-bamboo dining room on weekends. Sure, there’s sushi on the menu too, most […]
Red Fish Grill in Matheson Hammock Park was known far and wide as a gorgeous location for date nights, anniversaries, and birthdays. The waterfront restaurant sustained extensive damage to its coral structure during Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was shuttered until ubiquitous local chef Adrianne Calvo helmed its revival. Now under the leadership of celebrity chef […]
Some stars shine brighter after they burn out. Recovered from a 1995 fire, the French-rooted New American kitchen sparkles. Among the appetizers, choose from pt
Arturo Lopez has been bringing Colombian food to Miamians since 1974. This, the third locale of his Monserrate Restaurant (the other two are in Doral), brings the food closer to Coral Gables. Housed in a large space mostly devoid of d
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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 Coral […]
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 […]
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 […]