Argentine steaks are revered not because of how they’re cooked, but because the meat is incredible. The cattle roam the fertile pastures of the pampas and are never forced to exert themselves (because exercise makes the meat tougher). They are carted around the country in train cars. This special treatment produces beef that melts when […]
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Lunch at La Loggia pulsates with the energy of a big-city restaurant, more so than perhaps any establishment in downtown Miami. Only a few basic northern Italian dishes are served, and all are cooked to order, meaning the emphasis is on freshness. The fairly priced food may not inspire, but is it rarely insipid. At […]
Let’s Make a Daiquiri has more than its name suggests. Located in the bustling outdoor Bayside Mall, the bar also offers patrons chilly margaritas and piña coladas for $7.50. That’s a deal for a town that caters to tourists. Children will enjoy tropical smoothies, with or without ice cream, that are priced to be easy […]
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Karim Bryant and Nicole Gates own this charming little spot in Overtown that offers modern takes on classic soul-food dishes. Bryant, who oversees the kitchen, has a solid foundation built on stints at Capital Grille, Prime 112, and BLT Prime in Doral. With a background in radio, Gates has the task of spreading the word […]
This cheery homegrown chain filled with pop music and great service isn’t an authentic Mexican border-town taco stand where you can get cow tongue for $2. But it sure is tasty for American Tex-Mex and appropriate for folks who crave a little Southwestern sizzle while counting calories. Try the “Skinny” or “South Beach” burrito ($7.99). […]
At Little Bread, Bread + Butter chef and owner Alberto Cabrera takes the Cuban sandwich to new heights. The turkey for his Elena Ruz is basted for hours in a Malta glaze that gives the bird a shiny, crackly shell. Cuban sandwiches are graced with pork belly prepared in the French rillette style and combined […]
Secreted within downtown Miami’s International Jewelry Center is an izakaya (that’s the term for the smallish, Japanese-style pubs littered throughout Tokyo) offering a surprisingly large menu of sushi and tapas-style plates that capture the essence of an authentic Asian kitchen. The small restaurant has only 30 seats, half of which line the outside hallway, plus […]
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Forget the molecular mixology madness – Lost Boy Dry Goods brings drinking back to earth with brick walls, chill vibes, and zero pretension. Brought to you by Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso (cf. Fox’s Lounge, https://www.miaminewtimes.com/location/tropezon-16468887 , and, most recently, Brother’s Keeper) this bar inside the historic Alfred I. duPont Building downtown offers a cocktail […]
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Mama Tried is a homage to the 1970s, an era when carpeting and red velvet were considered the height of chic. This is a drinker’s bar, and it’s designed as such. The windows are heavily tinted. Spherical copper lamps hang above a wooden U-shaped bar flanked by green banquettes, and the only other piece of […]
This lively spot is the sister restaurant to Aventura’s fast-casual Jamaican concept, Jrk! Mangrove sneakily appeared on the scene at the start of 2024. Those in the know visited it first as more of a late-night dance hall spot. Now in its full glory, Mangrove is a speakeasy-style, full-service restaurant with Jamaican dishes that are […]