It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami
2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our
favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own,
please send them to [email protected]
55. Cheese Plate at The Cheese Course
There is something eminently civil about sitting down over a bottle of wine, a plate of artisinal cheese, some crusty baguette and perhaps a bowl of olives. And there is no better place to do this in Miami than at The Cheese Course. There are some 150 cheeses culled from cow, sheep, goat, water buffalo and god knows what else to consider for your customized cheese plate. Some carry the names of their indigenous provinces, others have monikers that sound like rock bands or drugs (Red Dragon, Purple Haze, Humboldt Farm, etc.). The cheeses are categorized into six types: fresh, bloomy rind, washed rind, blue, semi-hard, and hard. Menu descriptions can help you decide, as can requested samples from the accommodating staff.
Choose a cheese (or two or three or more), add an accompaniment (chutney, fruit slices, tapenade, etc.), and you're set. One cheese is $7.95, two is $10.95, and onwards and upwards. Crusty slices of baguette will come alongside. As for the wine -- again, your choice. Select from global bottles racked around the room (or enjoy one by-the-glass for under $10)& and settle into one of the comfortable chairs -- indoors or outside. There are four locations to choose from, but we fancy the one in Midtown. There is also a bistro menu of salads, sandwiches and such to select from, but when in cheese-land we go with the cheese.
We're civil that way.
100 Favorites Dishes
56. Egg Salad BLT at The Daily Creative Food Co.
57. Strawberry Pie at Fireman Derek's World Famous Pies
58. Pork Belly and Clams at Pubbelly Sushi
59. Poached Duck Breast at Rusty Pelican
60. Bacon and Blue at Ms. Cheezious
61. Spicy Scallop Roll at Toni's Sushi Bar
62. Chicken Tikka Masala at Bombay Darbar
63. Empanadas at Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe
64. Gabby's D'Lorean Burger and Tots at the Filling Station and Garage Bar
65. Pear Apple at The Federal
66. Carne Asada Fajitas at Cinco Cantina & Tequila Bar
67. Tres Leches at Havana 1957
68. Corn Bread at Peoples Barbecue
69. Truffle Artichoke Soup at Villa Mayfair
70. Portobello Mushroom Sandwich at the Café at Books & Books
71. Grilled Wings at Shuckers Bar & Grill
72. Turkey and Prosciutto With Fresh Mozzarella at La Sandwicherie
73. Creamy Tahini With Hummus at Broken Shaker
75. Brie Mozzarella Sticks at the Local
76. Paleta de Elote at La Michoacana Paleteria
77. Strawberry Fields Roll at I Love Sushi
79. Pork Rillettes at Buena Vista Deli
80. Chicken Fricassee at Le Bouchon Du Grove
82. Wagyu Gunkan at SushiSamba Dromo
83. Grilled Tiger Prawns at Mare Nostrum
85. Porchetta Sandwich at Salumeria 104
86. Nitro Ice Cream at Haven Gastro-Lounge
87. Red Burger at Red Restaurant
88. Carnitas Torta at Mercadito's Taqueria
89. Bone Marrow Ropa Vieja at Eating House
90. Mushroom-Crusted Grouper at the River Seafood & Oyster Bar
91. Crispy Pork and Onion Salad at Hiro's Yakko-San
92. Moqueca Brazileira at Pearl Restaurant & Lounge
93. Corvina at Edge Steak and Bar
94. Spiked Frrrozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3
95. Egg Custard Tart With Black Truffles at Philip Ho
96. Soft Pretzels at Mister Collins
97. Serrano Ham Croquettes at Crazy About You
98. The Elena Ruth Sandwich at Sergio's
99. Chow Fun at Chow Down Grill
100. Grilled Artichoke at Peacock Garden Cafe
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