East Kendall/Pinecrest in Miami New Times
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Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Miami and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]
Sunset Corners Fine Wine & Spirits is more than your average liquor store. A sanctuary for spirit lovers, their selection of wines, liquors, craft beers and even gourmet cheese and charcuterie would impress even the most discerning drinker. Sitting on a corner in Kendale Lakes, South Miamians flock to their wine, beer and cheese tastings […]
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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 […]
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 […]
While food trucks get all the shine on the local affordable-dining scene, it’s easy to forget that some of them are offshoots of actual brick-and-mortar establishments. Case in point: Sugar Rush Miami, the city’s first baked-goods truck. The mobile bakery wows with so-bad-for-you-they’re-good concoctions such as deep-fried cupcakes and super-thick milkshakes. But it’s worth heading […]
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You’ll need some imagination to consider dishes named “Hello Ginger!” and “Kiss Me!” – but don’t worry, all is not lost. The pad thai noodles are excellent, as are the various fish and duck dishes flavored with red pepper flakes and peanuts. Service is first-rate, and the setting has charm.
When you’ve had it up to here with lasagna, tiramisu, and all the usual Italian culinary suspects, this cheery, bustling trattoria offers some pleasant alternatives. Vitello tonnato, the classic pairing of unctuous tuna mayonnaise and cold roasted veal, is nicely done and a perfect summertime dish. The same goes for above-average gnocchi in a creamy, […]
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If Little Richard’s endorsement of Tutti Frutti isn’t enough to make you check out this Pinecrest froyo joint, their insane assortment of toppings oughta be. They have everything from lychees and mini peanut butter cups to Captain Crunch and gummy bears. Plus sauces like caramel, chocolate, condensed milk, marshmallow and even Nutella. As far as […]
Cuban food and Miami go hand in hand, but what if you want the delicious comfort of a croqueta or a pressed sandwich without the animal products? Steven Rodriguez and Lismeilyn “Liz” Machadom – both Cuban, both vegan — decided to make plant-based versions of the foods they grew up with. Vegan Cuban Cuisine, which […]