From the same energy and passion that Bond Trisransri brought Calle Ocho Mr. Yum comes 2B Asian Bistro. In the same Little Havana neighborhood, filled with art galleries, Cuban cuisine, cigar shops, and markets, 2B Asian Bistro stands out. A former architect, Trisransri added touches to the modest space that includes bamboo floors, a contemporary […]
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If you’ve got a sweet tooth the size of a T-Rex incisor, Amore Gelato is bound to make your list of suppliers. A Brickell staple, they’ve delivered sweet treats to next-door neighbor Perricone’s for years, where guests have raved about the creamy, true-to-source flavors. Notable options include dulce de leche, coconut and pistachio, but the […]
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Although stuck in a neighborhood between Little Havana and Coral Gables better known for insurance agencies than for restaurants, Asador 5 Jotas provides a delicious oasis in a dining desert. Combining traditional Basque touches with a restrained modern decor, the restaurant makes Spanish expats and Miami socialites alike feel at home. The menu, which concentrates […]
When you’re strolling Calle Ocho beneath the sweltering sun, nothing cools off your afternoon like a frosty treat. Pop into Azucar, where you’ll find flavors that could only be dreamed up in Miami. Making ice cream is a tradition in owner Suzy Battle’s family. Her grandmother made ice cream in Cuba and many of the […]
Sitting above a green-and-white-striped awning, the neon sign for the “World Famous Ball & Chain Bar and Lounge” illuminates SW Eighth Street much as it did nearly 80 years ago. Founded in 1935, Ball & Chain was a jazz palace where the likes of Billie Holiday and Count Basie jammed until the sun came up. […]
Bar Nancy in Little Havana sports rustic, nautical-inspired decor and a healthy selection of craft cocktails. The bar – named for the brigantine Nancy, which transported war supplies during the American Revolution – offers cocktails named after ships or patriotic themes, or both. The “Abigail Adams” is made with Fords gin, peach liqueur, lemon, strawberry, […]
Some of the best falafels in this city are to be found, oddly enough, in Little Havana. Barbar Grill, with a façade that evokes more corner store than dining establishment, serves up Lebanese fare behind a counter that overlooks a stockpile of hookah pipes, shisa tobacco, and packaged Middle Eastern condiments. Fresh falafels ($3.99) are […]
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The facade of this bakery is rundown. The sign and storefront look as though they haven’t been painted since they were first erected – sometime around the Mayflower landing. Despite all that, Bon Bon Bakery surprises you twofold. First, what bakery do you know that offers real Cuban pizza? A full pie, plain cheese or […]
Between Cuban cantinero Julio Cabrera’s daiquiris and chef Michelle Bernstein’s fare, there’s something uniquely Miami about Cafe La Trova. Bernstein’s comfort food is all-around tempting; she works to meet the foodie fantasies of her guests, whether they’re in search of elaborate dishes or a traditional tres leches dessert. Cabrera’s cantineros take pride in the art […]
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Venezuelan chef Francisco Anton brings together the flavors of the world’s Spanish-countries in one menu. Sometimes it’s for the better, and occasionally not as much. The best are his tacos, made with fresh house-pressed tortillas and topped with clever spins on classic fillings such as Negra Modelo-braised beef tongue diced and dusted with chorizo powder. […]