Roasters ‘n Toasters

Looking for a hot pastrami on rye that brings back the Miami of yesteryear, when New York-style delis were as common as Pollo Tropical franchises? Then Roasters’ n Toasters – which has been satisfying all of Pinecrest’s mustard-smothered, pickle-garnished cravings since 1984 – is your spot. During breakfast, the aroma of freshly brewed lattes and […]

Robert Is Here

While hiking it to Homestead may seem like a chore, it’s well worth it for a stop at Robert Is Here. This farmstand slash petting zoo slash milkshake shop is an iconic outpost. Indulge in a mamey or banana milkshake, browse home-made jams and jellies, and visit the critters wandering around out back. Fresh produce, […]

Taco Shop Mexican Grill

A very good year for tacos was 1964. That’s when Roberto and Dolores Robledo and family opened their original Mexican Taco Shop in San Diego. Their mission statement then has remained the same to this day; the far-flung Roberto’s Taco Shop chain calls for “fresh, authentic, quality ingredients, simple food at modest prices, and satisfying […]

Roots Juicebar

This light, airy juicery is all about the positive vibes. Should you forget to turn your frown upside down before entering, an array of inspirational signs will remind you. Try the Got the Beet, an infusion of beet, carrot, celery, apple, and lemon. Down the Love Potion #9, a concoction of pear, pineapple, beet, chia, […]

Rosita’s

Really good, really Mexican Mexican food is as common in South Florida as snowstorms on Ocean Drive, which is why this modest little eatery just off Krome Avenue in Florida City is worth getting in your car and enduring the inevitable turnpike Sturm und Drang. No ambiance to speak of, but the food is freshly […]

Sango Jamaican and Chinese Restaurant

You can find better Chinese food elsewhere, but Sango is unparalleled when it comes to serving up big portions of authentic, affordable, and delicious Jamaican cuisine. A rotating daily menu ensures fresh meals, but it also means you’ll have to consult the calendar when choosing which day to visit. Wednesday is jerk day, with succulent […]

Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery

In 2003, Peter and Denisse Schnebly turned their 30-acre farm in southwest Miami-Dade into a fruit-forward Florida winery, a subtropical oasis amid the area’s agricultural sprawl. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy a midday meal or weekend brunch. Coral-like limestone walls wind their way over walkways perched above a koi pond and past a lagoon […]

Sea Siam

Sea Siam’s fare is ocean-tastic. Take the pla lad prig: a fresh, whole fried snapper with delicate, crisp skin and moist white meat drenched in a spectacularly tangy, sweet, and spicy chili sauce. Then there’s the fabulous ped nam dang: crisp duck that comes with cashews, sweet peas, black mushrooms, baby corn, pineapple chunks, and […]

Seminole Theatre

This intimate, historic theatre was recently restored and reopened after nearly 40 years of vacancy. The historic structure, originally built in 1921, was first restored in 1940 with the iconic Art Deco façade you see today. The theatre, a central part of Homestead’s social life, was mainly used as a movie house until it closed […]

Sergio’s

On the right side of this Latin coffee shop are large picture windows adorned with neon beer signs; on the left is a counter that seats eight. In between are red and white tables and chairs set on a hardwood floor and filled with a mostly Cuban clientele who clearly enjoy the social atmosphere as […]

Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine

Tucked away in the corner of a Pinecrest strip mall is the urban culinary oasis Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine. You’ll find three floor lamps of varying heights and colors, three wooden camel statues, and a wall adorned with three swords. Nearby are three booths. Are these trios symbolic of the Holy Trinity? Perhaps. The Bethlehem-born […]