2017 was a thought-provoking year with constant ups and downs that I was able to withstand mostly because of the ability to compartmentalize and focus on the positive, that positive being mostly the joy of being able to eat, take pictures of food and share unforgettable culinary adventures with my dining companions. It may sound... Continue Reading →
We happened to be in the area and decided to make a quick stop for a speedy lunch. This was not our first time here, so we knew ahead of time that the food was not exceptional. It is always good though and accomplishes what all hungry diners want - to fill their bellies with... Continue Reading →
I have been to Kon Chau Restaurant many times, mostly with my brother and never bothered to take pictures because I don’t think that dim sum is particularly pretty, but my love for this place is so grand that it deserves documenting. Each dumpling or bun is a bombastic package of flavor - not so... Continue Reading →
It was time to try something new and different, so we decided to pay a visit to KYU, a restaurant with an Asian-inspired menu with flavors enhanced by the wood-fired grill. We started with the Crisp Pork Belly Steamed Bun - This was swallowed in a nanosecond by the little chicken. I barely got... Continue Reading →
September was not an easy month. Between Hurricane Issa and Hurricane Irma, everything seemed to be upside down. It was time to get back in the groove, relax, and have some pizza. The reason we went to Harry’s Pizzeria was that there was outside seating and the day was cool enough to sit outdoors. It... Continue Reading →
When I heard that a Category 4 hurricane might hit Miami, I could not believe my ears - no one is ever ready for possible and long-term devastation. I did not want to leave the apartment; my usual magical thinking was telling me that everything would be okay and I just wanted to stay put.... Continue Reading →
Miss G. invited me to this bright and beautiful bakery in Pinecrest, close to where she lives. Little Chicken had to tag along because I did not want to leave her home alone. This Boulangerie Boul’Mich is the 4th and newest location; the others are in Key Biscayne, Aventura and Coral Way. The menu was... Continue Reading →
Mommy adores ketchup; it is almost an addiction for her. She puts on on everything from scrambled eggs to macaroni; cooking would be unfathomable without the addition of this ruby-colored condiment. I always thought it was strange - this all encompassing obsession with gloopy tomatoes, that is, until recently when I started adding it to... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine recommended Finka Table & Tap, it looked good, but I thought that it was far away from home. When I found out that it was less than fifteen minutes away from where I live, there was no time to waste; we had to run to this restaurant and try the... Continue Reading →
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