East Kendall/Pinecrest in Miami New Times
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In 1971, Bill “The Captain” Bowers opened the doors of his seafood restaurant in the boondocks of southwest Miami-Dade, now known as Pinecrest, and has remained an institution for locals and tourists alike ever since. When Bowers died in 2020 at the age of 91, his wife, Audrey Palomino Bowers, and their son, Dale Palomino, […]
There’s not a lot to say about the Cheesecake Factory that every American doesn’t already know. The longest menu in creation. Cheesecakes in every incarnation. Epically caloric pasta dishes. The usual. But after a long day of fighting crowds and spending cash at Dadeland Mall – a respite at this popular chain is more than […]
Miami chef, author, and TV personality Adrianne Calvo offers guests a taste of her signature “maximum flavor” recipes with her namesake restaurant located in The Palms at Town & Country. Here, find her take on modern, refined American fare alongside a wide assortment of California wines, served amid wine-country decor.
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Miami’s not exactly a bastion of quality Chinese cuisine, but it is possible to sniff out fresh, inexpensive Asian eats if you know where to look. Chef Chen’s two Palmetto Bay locations are known for crab rangoon, fried rice and egg foo young – along with all the other Chinese takeout stand-bys. Just your basic […]
Miami diners who have never managed to master Starbucks’ sizing system will find Cold Stone Creamery’s similarly challenging; the ice-cream chain eschews small, medium, and large in favor of “Like It,” “Love It,” and “Gotta Have It” sizes. Once the portion is picked, patrons can concoct their own creations from super-premium ice cream flavors like […]
This locals’ joint tucked into the corner of a Pinecrest strip mall features wooden booths, a central bar, darts, foosball, and billiards. You’ll also find standard furnishings such as multiple TV sets and a jukebox. Smoking is allowed inside the sports-heavy establishment, which boasts a varied liquor selection. Typical bar eats such as sliders and […]
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Malls are the epicenter of our consumer culture. And like anything else, there are good, bad and mediocre. Kendall’s Dadeland Mall is one of the best, with 1.5 million square feet of opportunities to overspend. There’s everything from Florida’s largest Macy’s to an Apple store to the proverbial Cheesecake Factory. All your big chains make […]
Since 1978, this market, bakery, and eatery has been the spot in P-Crest to buy a tub of tzatziki, fresh pita chips, a hookah, or any Middle Eastern fare. Among our favorites are the parsley-heavy tabbouleh, flavorful marinated chicken platters, excellent falafel, and gyro pita pockets dripping with tahini and salad garnishes. Also superb are […]
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A storefront off South Dixie Highway near a McDonald’s is not where you’d expect to get a taste of Paris. But Delices de France does its best to prove that location isn’t everything. In fact, with a smattering of tables overlooking a blacktop parking lot, the bakery confidently announces that when you indulge in its […]
