Turning 16 years old is an important life event and most people throw a big party for the occasion. Not us. We celebrated with fried chicken. Yardbird is a slang term for the common chicken, generally after being prepared as a meal. Quite a unique name for a restaurant. A distinctive concept that lured us... Continue Reading →
Amici Trattoria Italiana Brings A Taste Of Italy To The Hammocks
I have been watching this restaurant from afar for some time now but never dared to visit, it was always so full of people. It is in my neighborhood and I was curious as to why this little venue was getting so much attention from the locals. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the... Continue Reading →
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, Where Food And Art Mingle
Cafeina is a “ multi-room, resto-lounge and gallery with a lush outdoor garden”. An interesting place to have a bite, lounge around and contemplate some art. We visited for a leisurely lunch of small plates and got to eat some interesting food. Nestled in the heart of the Wynwood Art District, Cafeina is unusual. A... Continue Reading →
Modern American Cuisine at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne
The Rusty Pelican is an iconic restaurant located on the island of Key Biscayne and stares right across the bay into Downtown Miami. The Rusty Pelican has been around for nearly 40 years but recently closed for renovations. We had to go check out the new menu and concept in this classic Miami food destination.... Continue Reading →
Jean Paul’s House – Mixing French and Peruvian Flavors In Miami (closed)
Jean Paul’s House is a charming 1920’s cottage located in the outskirts of Wynwood and Downtown Miami. This bistro run by Jean Paul Desmaison is an intimate venue and an ideal setting to try New World cuisine with a Peruvian touch. The inside was simultaneously rustic and modern, classy yet relaxing; the kind of place... Continue Reading →
Calamari Restaurant – Italian Comfort Food In Coconut Grove (Closed)
In an outdoor terrace this little gem of a restaurant sits amid a fountain, tropical foliage and flowers. Inside, it is warm and welcoming. It offers simple, happy food that will remind you of the generosity of family meals. First off were served a delicious and untraditional Bruschetta: triangles of warm, thin flat bread topped... Continue Reading →
Red Fish Grill – Dinner By The Beach In A Unique Setting
Matheson Hammock Park and Beach is a special place in Miami, a park with a tiny beach that looks like an enchanted lagoon, bicycle paths, a lake with a sign that says “Do not feed the Alligators” and in the middle of this tropical setting, there is a restaurant called Red Fish Grill that used... Continue Reading →
