With a backstory that includes boiled yuca, Cartagena and Colombian cops – the name Narcobello should elicit more than a few giggles from Spanish speakers. Meanwhile, the Doral outpost is known for serving up pan de bono (cheese bread), empanadas, bollos (corn buns) and other Colombian eats for budget-friendly breakfast and lunch. Try their sancocho […]
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Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall deep in the suburban thicket of Westchester is this humble billiard hall. A curious mix of college students and local pool pros gather to tango with lady luck or just to get drunk. With beers aplenty and shots served in plastic cups, low key is definitely […]
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The menu at this sophisticated, moderately priced family-style restaurant touts many favorites of the expatriated, and its old-world charm gives the impression it could be located in the middle of the historic neighborhood after which it’s named. Puerto Rican cooking is defined by a mix of indigenous tropical ingredients occasionally boosted by bold dashes of […]
A modest-size establishment just north of Miami International Airport, Old Tom’s Sports Bar is always packed with locals and tourists who want to enjoy a pitcher of beer in a chill setting. Watch NFL games as you indulge in sports-bar classics like chicken wings. Trivia contests, karaoke, and musical entertainment are on tap at this […]
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It’s all about generous portions, mate, at this Australian-themed chain. If Outback’s colossal menu is any indication, Australians like meat
Pamela Canales has been well known in the neighborhood since she began selling empanadas from her house in 1979. That arrangement sufficed until 1991, when Pamela’s Delicatessen premiered in its current spot. Now it’s a combination market/bakery/cafe/full-service Chilean restaurant. The first three are housed in the front room; the adjacent main dining room is a […]
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This swanky, 46,000-square-foot ode to all things art is a Miami landmark we’re lucky to have. The Philip and Patricia Frost Art Museum at FIU boasts free admission and offers a whole host of culturally relevant programming, from permanent exhibitions and lectures to traveling shows and open houses. There are guided tours, workshops and public […]
Pepito’s Plaza is a Venezuelan grab-and-go spot inside a Doral Exxon. If you were to pull in to fill up, you might never even know it’s there. A small walkway jutting off the main convenience store opens to a counter space where a screaming-red menu offers burgers, sweet corn cachapas, pepito sandwiches, and mixed grills […]