La Mar by Gastón Acurio has always had a special place in my heart. This restaurant combines 3 things that I especially love - Peruvian cuisine, outdoor seating by the sea, and exceptional service. I was going thru yet another professional transition in my life, so I decided to have lunch here as a symbolic... Continue Reading →
Mr. & Mrs. Bun Peruvian Sandwich Restaurant in Miami
Mr. & Mrs. Bun had been on my bucket list for a while - sandwiches made with Peruvian inspired fillings had to be a winner, right? We decided to go on a culinary exploration and find out. Pancetta (Pork Belly) En Caja China Juicy and crunchy pork belly cooked in Caja China with fried sweet... Continue Reading →
Tiffin Lunch At Ghee Indian Kitchen In Miami
The first time we went to Ghee Indian Kitchen we sat inside. I wanted to sit outside to take some pictures, so we went back in spite of the heat. I also wanted to try one of their tiffin Lunches as I have a long-standing fascination with the tiffin itself. Tiffin Lunch Service is offered... Continue Reading →
Jamrock Cuisine, Jamaican – Chinese Food in the Heart of Kendall in Miami
It all started with a phone call with a friendly voice at the other end. You could hear Marcia Chang’s smile as she answered questions about the restaurant’s opening hours and menu. The positive vibe continued as we entered this colorful restaurant with reggae music playing in the background. I was eager to try Jamaican-... Continue Reading →
Delicious Jamaican Cuisine At Island Restaurant in the Hammocks, Miami
Island Restaurant is a little gem of an eatery that is close to where we live. I have been going there for years but never even thought about writing about it - the food was too familiar, not exotic enough. It was time to pay some more attention to Caribbean cuisine. The food served here... Continue Reading →
Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland in Miami
Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a weakness for Asian cuisine. When I realized that there was a Pubbelly Sushi close to us, I asked my little chicken to invite a friend so we could check the place out. The restaurant was beautiful with cool lamps hanging from high ceilings and colorful... Continue Reading →
Barley – An American Brasserie In Downtown Dadeland, Miami
Barley is a restaurant that has been on my radar for a while. The reason it took so long to visit is that it is open mainly for dinner, at 5:00 pm, and I am primarily a lunch person. With the time change, came the light, so why not have an early dinner? The inside... Continue Reading →
Moon Thai & Japanese Restaurant in Kendall, Miami
Moon Thai & Japanese Restaurant is very close to where I live. For some reason we had not been there in years, too busy exploring other places, so on a rainy Saturday afternoon, we decided to have lunch in one of our old haunts. The décor was the same, pretty as always - modern, colorful with... Continue Reading →
Bellini Italian Bistro in Miami
On a sunny Saturday we went to have lunch at Bellini Italian Bistro, this time with our famous dining companion, Miss G. All the food was tasty and yummy, the perfect meal for an utterly beautiful day. We started with the Calamari Fritti - Fried calamari, fried zucchini and spicy tomato sauce. The calamari was... Continue Reading →
