Doral in Miami New Times
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Native to Venezuela and Colombia, the arepa is a corn pone split in half and then stuffed with goodness, resulting in a stomach-expanding cornmeal sandwich. At this small Venezuelan deli, which might appear as just another Latin-American snack shop complete with tradional favorites listed on a chalkboard, every variety of arepa is available, each less […]
This popular local hangout is great for watching a game, playing pool, and grabbing a bite. There’s free Wi-Fi, so bring your laptop and surf while you munch on coconut shrimp or mozzarella sticks. There are also sandwiches and pizza, along with desserts. The fully stocked bar serves everything from beer to tasty cocktails, and […]
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Once you step inside Dragonfly, the third location for the Gainesville-based ownership group, it’s easy to see why the place is packed even at 10 p.m. There’s a veritable wonderland of Asian bric-a-brac. A regiment of gilded cats stands guard over the open kitchen, the creatures’ unflinching eyes gazing across the space. A vintage pachinko […]
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If you’re looking for a slice of Caracas-style cuisine, but would prefer to avoid a trip south and dealings with Chavez, this is as authentic as it gets. This local Latin chain is family-owned, and serves as the local hub for hot arepas and Venezuelan culture. Doral’s El Arepazo 2 lets you create your own […]
When you tell your guests they simply must try the house specialty, rotisserie chicken, there is no need to mention that a quarter-bird, with potatoes and salad, is cheap. With skin so crisp and meat this juicy, they won’t believe you anyway. In fact, be a sport and encourage them to go for the half-chicken, […]
Despite the kitschy mounted fish, beer koozies strung about like garland, and a jukebox that always seems to be playing the Chemical Brothers, it’s hard to hate a restaurant that serves something called a Joe’s Meal Deal: a full rack of award-winning baby-back ribs, caesar salad, choice of side, three garlic rolls, and soda, all […]
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Florida Grand Opera ain’t your grandma’s opera. This remarkable 71-year-old arts organization not only hosts outstanding shows for classic fans of this musical genre – they’re also all about new media and outreach for the younger generations. Besides their usual lineup that includes classics like La Traviata, La Sonnambula and Tosca, they have opera flash […]
Good baho is hard to get, if you can find it at all. One reason is that it takes about eight hours to cook the complicated dish. What the heck is it? Essentially, it’s beef brisket, mysteriously soaked in a marinade of tomatoes, onions, and oranges; wrapped in banana leaves; tossed into a big pot […]