Sometimes we just crave comfort foods but are too lazy to cook or drive too far to get it. Fortunately for us, there is a little Peruvian restaurant in our neighborhood that excels at fulfilling our longings for food that satisfies and makes us happy. We stepped out of our house and in less than... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
On a whim, I picked up one of my chickens early from school in order to try something new. We ended up in a Tuscan Grille not far from home. We started with Fried Calamari, too lazy to order anything more exotic. This Calamari Fritto Misto was a little different though-it was fried to a... Continue Reading →
La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros is part of the Grove Garden Trilogy of restaurants, situated around a charming court-garden setting at 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, including Calamari Italian Restaurant, and Taurus, the Grove’s most legendary Bar. La Bottega is what Italians call an “enoteca sociale,” a relaxing venue where one can experience instant gratification... Continue Reading →
The first time I dined here, years ago, I was flabbergasted by the clean, crisp and sparkling flavors of the food. I had to return just to see if this was still my favorite restaurant in Miami. The décor was still modern and stripped of any unnecessary adornment, just a perfect balance of color... Continue Reading →
Two Chefs is a restaurant that promises to deliver clean and exciting dishes made with ingredients that charm the palette. It has been around since 1994 and offers a menu that changes weekly. My dining companion was Miss G. who always lends her well-honed taste buds and opinions. Upon entering, the decor was chic without... Continue Reading →
The interior of the Old Lisbon was very warm and inviting with dark wood furniture, white tablecloths and flowers sprinkled here and there. The Codfish Croquettes with Black-Eye Bean Salad were very tasty. The Portuguese name is Pastéis de Bacalhau com Salada de Feijão Frade. Unusual combination of ingredients, we thought. Codfish croquettes are something we... Continue Reading →
This summer flew by and I took the chickens and a friend to one of my favorite restaurants in Miami as a treat before school started. I love this place and wanted the children to experience it. Khong River House is a restaurant located in Miami Beach that specializes in northern Thai cooking. We ordered... Continue Reading →
This restaurant was right in our neighborhood, barely ten minutes from where we live. I was curious about the flavors we may encounter. Once inside, on the right was the Sushi section; on the left was the Teppanyaki Grill. Tuna Tataki was what we tried first from the Sushi side, it was nicely seared on... Continue Reading →
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