Recoveco is the kind of place that proves big flavors can live in small, hidden corners of the Magic City. This South Miami gem, which chefs Maria Teresa (Tere) Gallina and Nico Martinez unveiled in 2024, turns a tight nine-dish menu into a parade of thoughtful, balanced plates. Each visit feels like a secret you’re […]
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You know that feeling of fat-kid disappointment when you’ve hit the midpoint of your frozen-yogurt takedown only to find you’ve run out of toppings? Well, Red Kiwi offers a fix: bottoming, otherwise known as double toppings. Yes, that’s twice the Fruity Pebbles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, sprinkles, gummy bears, or whatever spoonful you desire in one […]
Red Koi Lounge opened its Miracle Mile doors to fierce competition from Gables staple Bangkok Bangkok. But its combination of friendly servers, fiery duck red curry, and budget-friendly lunch specials has helped the feisty newcomer attain a loyal following that packs the black-leather-and-bamboo dining room on weekends. Sure, there’s sushi on the menu too, most […]
As the decade turned, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson imported his Harlem Red Rooster to Overtown. Situated on the former site of Clyde Killens’ pool hall, where Black stars from Aretha Franklin to Sam Cooke to Muhammad Ali used to mingle, the restaurant offers dishes that encompass influences from Africa, the Southern U.S., the Caribbean, and […]
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Red Fish Grill in Matheson Hammock Park was known far and wide as a gorgeous location for date nights, anniversaries, and birthdays. The waterfront restaurant sustained extensive damage to its coral structure during Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was shuttered until ubiquitous local chef Adrianne Calvo helmed its revival. Now under the leadership of celebrity chef […]
Some stars shine brighter after they burn out. Recovered from a 1995 fire, the French-rooted New American kitchen sparkles. Among the appetizers, choose from pt
Arturo Lopez has been bringing Colombian food to Miamians since 1974. This, the third locale of his Monserrate Restaurant (the other two are in Doral), brings the food closer to Coral Gables. Housed in a large space mostly devoid of d
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Everyone knows God took a rib from Adam to create Eve. But he must’ve snatched a second one and given it to Mark A. Gibson, a former minister who’s now grillmaster and owner of mobile barbecue business Ribs-2-Go. There’s just no other way to explain his homemade slabs of pure deliciousness. If you frequent midtown […]
Cuban bakeries in Miami are a dime a dozen, and pastelitos and cafecitos, a penny per. But Ricky Bakery’s homemade baked goods are so authentic they’ll impress even the most discerning abuelita. Try one of their homemade croquetas (a New Times Best Of winner) with fillings like bacalao, spinach, chicken, cheese, or ham. Their Coral […]
The sexy vibe of this hip new bar and lounge in Midtown capitalizes on the energy of the growing art scene in the city. Ricochet exhibits a commitment to showcasing new work in a way the traditional gallery space cannot. Their limited edition coaster sets, designed by established and cutting edge artists, rotate regularly; so […]
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Walk into Rincon Argentino with any doubts about the restaurant’s philosophy and they’ll quickly melt away. The reason? The gigantic fire pit in the middle of the dining room that’s usually covered with dripping racks of sausage, beef, and sometimes a whole pig. Argentine cuisine is all about the carne, baby. An Argentine barbecue special […]
Ristorante Fratelli Milano’s umbrella-shaded tables are tightly clustered together on pinched, pedestrian-clogged SE First Street, and the two dozen indoor seats are just as closely cramped in the windowless aisle of a room. This ain’t exactly the Piazza del Duomo. Limited starter choices include an antipasti misto, bruschetta atop toasted ciabatta bread, soup of the […]
