Napoli-born and raised chef/owner Giovanni Gagliardi, dubbed La Leggenda (the Legend) by friends in Italy for his pizzaiolo skills, is making some of the best Neapolitan-style pies in South Florida. Gagliardi performs his magic in a small space tucked away near the eastern terminus of Española Way, where his domed, wood-fueled oven turns out from-scratch […]
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The eight indoor and eight outdoor tables are nearly always taken, which has been true since this little Italian charmer opened in January 2003. And why not? La Locanda serves simple, homespun Italian fare at affordable rates. It’s an oasis in a sea of glitzy, overpriced SoBe touristaurants. Hits include eggy strands of homemade “guitar […]
From the get-go, La Moderna has offered a different kind of Italian — not pizza or pasta, but the florally, astringent cocktails becoming increasingly popular in Rome. Smartly mixed libations hide behind kitschy names like Thelma & Louise and Dr. Strangelove. The former blends hibiscus-infused Aperol with smoky Brugal rum, fresh strawberries, coconut soda water, […]
This casual Argentine eatery with Italian influence offers indoor and quaint courtyard seating. A large bar area and big-screen TV sets create a relaxed atmosphere. Traditional Argentine appetizers include empanadas ($2), grilled cheese ($8), and palm hearts ($6). Popular entrées are skirt steak ($12/$19), parrillada ($20), and Italian dishes such as chicken Milanese ($10) and […]
This South Pointe haunt recreates the leisurely French Riviera via an elegant, open-air beach club ambiance. Half the tables are set on a tiled floor under a white canopy awning; the rest sit in sand and are shaded by bright orange umbrellas. Warm, crusty bread in a cloth-covered basket arrives first and goes hand-in-hand with […]
Miami is known for many things, but great bread is not among them, at least if you haven’t tried La Provence’s hearty, rustic artisanal breads. There’s more than just bread, too, starting with a wide assortment of pastries, from light, flaky croissants to lovely little fruit tarts. More substantial fare includes a variety of panini […]
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Since this French-owned eatery began selling sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and shakes in 1988, a crowd has lingered along the lengthy counter at the flagship location that extends up an alley off 14th Street between Washington and Collins avenues in South Beach. The food is great, but the funky al fresco charm accounts for a large […]
This Cuban sidewalk cafe has been a primary destination since its opening in 1992 for those who prefer the scenery of Ocean Drive but like the flavor of Eighth Street. For small bucks get big satisfying plates of vaca frita smothered with onions; chicken breast stuffed with chopped shrimp, chicken and yellow rice; and some […]
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French food cravings aren’t so easy to quash in Miami, where you’re much more likely to find fritas than frites. But Miami Beach’s Le Gusto Bistro and their French owners are the real deal. Here, you can find an amazing croque monsieur (or madame), a ham and butter baguette sandwich, mussels “au gratin”, onion soup […]
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Lee & Marie’s Cakery Company is situated in a lovely setting, but it lacks an obvious essential: a large-scale oven. The locale relies on an off-site production facility in Wynwood that sends foods to South Beach twice a day. But a sampling of pastries on two occasions revealed a lack of freshness: Baked doughnuts were […]
Helmed by renowned chef Jose Icardi and located in sbe’s Delano South Beach, Leynia features chef Icardi’s take on traditional Argentine cuisine fused with Japanese influences. The bustling eatery, which serves family-style meals in both the elegant indoor dining space and on the property’s coveted terrace, is ideal for large parties. Adding a theatrical touch […]
The Lido Bayside Grill is a dockside respite from what would otherwise be considered a yoga- and health-centric hotel. There is a wide-scope view of the water where you can enjoy happy hour as the sky gently shifts from day to evening. Although the shots here usually involve wheatgrass and ginger, load up on limoncello, […]
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