Big City Tavern is a restaurant that has been around for more than ten years and sources many of their ingredients from local purveyors. Las Olas was new territory for us. This time the company was Mr. B. and my two children. Las Olas is an eclectic shopping and dining district that we had never... 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 →
Locally grown produce is fresher and tastes better, uses less fuel and generates less pollution. Why not take advantage of the vital food treasures that are close-by? I first heard about Teena’s Pride Farm because of a visit to a restaurant in Miami Beach called Essensia. I also learned that many restaurants in Miami use... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
It was Friday and Miss Issa and I decided to take a stroll in Coconut Grove. Hungry, we ended up at Le Bouchon Du Grove, a distinct French Bistro in Miami. This is a sidewalk café, full of character and personality, close your eyes to the surroundings outside and it is easy to believe that... Continue Reading →
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 →
South Florida’s critically-acclaimed culinary virtuoso, Makoto Okuwa of Makoto at Bal Harbour Shops, has been given the privilege of hosting an elegant Japanese-themed journey at the James Beard House on Thursday, June 27. Before he jets off to New York City to cook for the who’s who of the culinary industry, Chef Makoto will treat South Florida locals to... Continue Reading →
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 →
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