Be sure to ask for the small “Chinese” menu – it yields authentic goodies such as kung pao frogs’ legs. Steamed salmon fillet and Maine lobster – plus dishes such as stir-fried rice noodles stocked with seafood such as shrimp, scallops, squid, and lobster – are big enough for four to share, as is the […]
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Make sure to ask for the small “Chinese” menu — it yields authentic goodies like kung pao frog’s legs. Steamed whole flounders and Maine lobsters — not to mention dishes like stir-fried rice noodles with seafood, stocked with shrimp, scallops, squid, and lobster — are big enough for four to share, as is the terrific […]
This tapas and wine bar shares a small, slightly seedy shopping center with a hair salon and a tiny gym that promises personal training at discount prices. That makes it seem all the more like a hidden gem, a personal find, one of those so-called secret places that people whisper about to their friends, as […]
This tapas and wine bar, located in Miami’s MiMo District, sits alongside a no-tell motel. The location makes BarMeli69 seem all the more like a hidden gem, a personal find, the kind of place you whisper about to your friends, as in, “I just found this great little joint.” Inside, the restaurant feels like one […]
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A one-size fits all Latin experience, this Aventura outpost is a mash up of Cuban, Argentinean and Mexican flavors. Barrio Latino is a popular lunch spot thanks to efficient service, hearty portions and a convenient locale. Don’t fill up on their buttery tableside bread — regulars know to save room for favorites like their empanadas, […]
Basil Park is Tim Andriola’s healthful, long-awaited followup to his Mediterranean mainstay, Timo. For the bright, airy bistro, he partnered with Tamer Harpke, a farmer with tracts in Hollywood and Dania Beach that produce the restaurant’s microgreens and soon up to 30 percent of its produce. But beyond Basil Park’s farm-to-table aspirations and “intact foods” […]
Pho, Vietnam’s iconic soup, seems to captivate everyone who wanders into Basilic. Two women in business attire, all pencil skirts and reading glasses, load their pho with Thai basil and bean sprouts. Three dusty construction workers spice the soup with sriracha. An older gentleman takes a seat by himself and announces he’ll have the same […]
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There are certain foods that are hard to grow tired of, hence the plethora of pizza options in every American city. While Bellante’s Pizza & Pasta selection might not impress NY’s finest – it sure as hell makes the rest of us giddy. The notion of bottomless eats is the happy place for many a […]
Benihana is the perfect place for diners who want a strip of steak cooked exactly as desired. Because everything is prepared on an open grill at the center of each table by a hibachi chef, patrons can make specific requests in real time. Still, it’s not really about the standard Japanese cuisine so much as […]
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Big Slick’s is a big deli that serves 16 types of sandwiches – “small blinds,” $5.95 to $6.95; “big blinds,” $7.95 to $8.95. The menu is playing-card-themed, so honey-maple turkey, melted Swiss, and Russian dressing is “3 of a Kind”; grilled chicken, bacon, provolone, and pickles becomes “Two Pair.” Besides the aforementioned chicken chop salad, […]
You say you want your cheap drinks with a side of ribs? Come on down to Billy’s Pub Too, friend. An average bar might have a two-hour window of discounts known as “Happy Hour,” but Billy’s has its time frame stretched to a full workday. That’s correct; it runs an eight-hour Happy Hour from 4 […]