Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Greek & Turkish Food In The Heart Of The Design District In Miami

November 28, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

My friends Norma and Phil were in town and I was not sure where to take them to lunch. They love Greek and Turkish food, so why not Mandolin Aegean Bistro, the best place in town? The surroundings were spectacular yet serene. We sat in a charming courtyard full of trees and orchids – […]

Española Way Village – A Little Piece of Europe in Miami Beach

July 4, 2013.Reading time 1 minute.

Though it’s located in the city’s Art Deco District, the area was modeled after the Mediterranean villages of Spain and France and was originally built as a meeting place by Miami Beach’s wealthiest citizens. In addition to being home to many of Miami’s finest, in the late 1920’s it also served as the gambling destination […]

ALHAMBRA Restaurant – Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine (closed)

June 10, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Located in a strip mall close to where we live, this little gem is the ideal place to have a taste of Mediterranean fare. Issa, Yasmin, Miss G. and myself decided stop in and have a mini-feast, as this type of food is not easily found in our neighborhood. The first dish sampled was the […]