Miss N. was back in town, and this time we met her in Hollywood, at Istanbul Restaurant. It was recommended by Miss E. as she had been there before. Turkish food had been a fascination, and this was a chance to try it while people-watching on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The restaurant was right on... Continue Reading →
Jimmy’z Kitchen – Healthy, Hearty Food That Will Make You Smile (closed)
It was a rainy Saturday and the chickens and I were ravenous and too lazy to cook. We headed to Jimmy’z Kitchen in Pinecrest, a restaurant that had been on my bucket list for a while. The inside was casual, really casual. The outside seating, colorful and cozy but it was impossible to sit there that... Continue Reading →
Sharing takes on a different meaning here. Zuma’s Izakaya concept means that each diner partakes of all the offerings on the table and leaves more than satisfied. This restaurant is situated at the edge of Brickell Avenue, overlooking the Miami River. It features indoor & outdoor seating, an open robata grill kitchen and a... Continue Reading →
Lan Pan Asian Café – A light contemporary touch on Asian classics in Miami
I love Asian flavors so I asked Mister H. to come sample some dishes with me. I really needed a salty infusion of soy sauce and the marine and comforting flavor of sushi. He agreed. We went for lunch on a Monday afternoon. When we got there it was almost full. We were welcomed by... Continue Reading →
Florida Cookery – A Culinary Love Letter To The State Of Florida
Situated at The James Royal Palm Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida Cookery Restaurant is mixing treasured old traditions with new innovations using local ingredients to create authentic Florida cuisine. We sat upstairs, in a modern and rather minimalistic setting with a pool view. It was a cool, lazy day with some guests still ordering things... Continue Reading →
Penthouse Dining at Juvia, Miami Beach
Juvia is not an ordinary spot as it is situated on the top of a building that offers a panoramic view of Miami Beach. This breezy location serves up a fusion of Japanese, French and Peruvian cuisine that offers flavors that are far from shy. The elevator on the ground floor gave no indication as... Continue Reading →
ALHAMBRA Restaurant – Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine (closed)
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... Continue Reading →
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill – Having Fun With Flavor
Have you ever had fried Pig Ears with Barbecue Spice? If not, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill in Miami is the place to indulge in unique eats and cocktails. We visited Sugarcane a while back and the menu may have changed but it is still an effervescent place to try amazing dishes. This is a vibrant... Continue Reading →
Surprises make everyday life exciting and walking into this restaurant was like opening a door into a culinary adventure that takes you to Southeast Asia. Khong River House managed to transport the flavors of the countries that surround the Mekong River to Miami Beach. Upon entering the Khong River House, the coziness, aromas and... Continue Reading →
