Brunch At Essensia Restaurant & Lounge At The Palms Hotel In Miami Beach

April 4, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

I was longing to go back to Essensia as I had not been there in a while. When I heard that Chef Julie Frans was again responsible for menu creation, that was all the excuse I needed to revisit this restaurant that specializes in multicultural Miami Cuisine using local and sustainable ingredients. Working alongside Executive […]

New Year’s Eve At Red, the Steakhouse

December 27, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Get in a good hearty meal at Red, the Steakhouse before you ring (drink) in the New Year – the restaurant is conveniently located within a short stroll of Miami’s hottest nightclubs and bars so you can forget about driving. Consistently ranked one of the best steakhouses in Miami, Red is offering a 4-course, 5-star meal starting at […]

Celebrating The Year Of The Monkey At Bází Miami

February 27, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

We celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Monkey at Bází. I am a Tiger, arch-enemy of the Monkey, so I thought that honoring the monkey would bring me the extra good luck I need in 2016. Bází is a contemporary, Asian-inspired restaurant located in Miami Beach. Chef Michael Pirolo creates Asian classic dishes and […]

Red, The Steakhouse in Miami Beach

October 11, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Situated in Miami Beach, this restaurant serves exquisite steaks and has an extensive wine list. They also have a new Bar Bites menu for the football season, which offers a variety of tapas-like items and interesting cocktails. Red, The Steakhouse is no ordinary restaurant so when I was invited to go, I could not refuse. […]

Lunch At L’echon (closed)

June 23, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

On a balmy Saturday afternoon, we sat down to have lunch outside at the outdoor-covered bar, under the fans. The diners around us were from all over: we heard German, French, Italian and Polish being spoken, among other languages. It was like stepping into another country just for a little bit – we could […]

The Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach

March 7, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

It was a nice way to spend a Sunday – Walking around the The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach, and after eating dim sum with Wok Star at Hakkasan. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it is one the most luxurious hotels on Miami […]

Terrazza at Shore Club – Italian Cuisine In Miami Beach

October 26, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Terrazza at Shore Club is a restaurant with a pool-view and a cool vibe. It offers a variety of Italian dishes that are sure to tantalize and delight all of the senses. It was a hot day and not too breezy. Sitting outside was the only option for us though as the terrace was so inviting […]

Congress Hotel In South Beach Getaway – A Photo Essay

September 1, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

We embraced the South Beach lifestyle once more and reserved a room at the Congress Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach. Congress Hotel South Beach is an oceanfront hotel located in Miami’s South Beach district. As usual, we had the time of our lives just chilling out on the balcony with a serene and beautiful […]

A South Beach Getaway

May 24, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Our family likes to take little trips and stay in a hotel for one night, just to do something different and learn a little more about the city we live in. This time we stayed at The Bentley Hotel South Beach and we had a really good time. The hotel was right on Ocean Drive, […]

A Greek Feast In South Beach – Poseidon Greek Restaurant & Outdoor Lounge

March 7, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Phil and Norma were once again in town and they suggested a Greek restaurant in Miami Beach and the experience was quite a celebration of Mediterranean flavors. It was a cool and breezy afternoon so sitting outside was the obvious choice. The dishes were all new to us and we did not know what to […]

Yet Another Visit To Juvia – This Time With My New Friends Norma & Phil

February 23, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Juvia is one of those unforgettable restaurants that keep popping into my mind every now and then. Not only because of the food but also because of the view and their retractable roof. I was joined by Norma and her husband Phil on this culinary journey. The food, as always, was interesting and quite unique. […]

Lunch With The Chickens At Juvia Miami – a little photo essay

January 20, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

I was craving a particular dish that Juvia only serves on Fridays, Chirashi, so I took the chickens on yet another culinary adventure to this restaurant situated on a rooftop on Lincoln Road, South Beach. Cravings at my age are not frequent, so when they come along they have to be indulged. Chirashi, also known […]

Breakfast at Serafina in South Beach (closed)

November 28, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Breakfast is not our favorite meal of the day but today we woke up extremely hungry and decided to pay a visit to Serafina in South Beach. It was well worth it. Bacon and Eggs were calling Yazzy and she immediately ordered that. This plate came with salad which she gobbled up to my […]

TAP TAP Haitian Restaurant in Miami Beach

October 27, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

Nostalgia drove me here. It had been ages since I visited and I wanted the chickens to see and taste the good food that comes from Haiti. First of all, the restaurant was a riot of color. Murals adorned the walls, every wall, from the entrance to the toilets to the ceilings. Just being in […]