On a perfect afternoon on the rooftop of The Betsy Hotel in South Beach we had the ideal gathering to celebrate the holidays and each other. Brilliant sun, lovely food, a stunning view. The best thing was that it took place from 2pm to 5pm, during working hours, so it was a real treat for me as I do... Continue Reading →
Greek food has been a fascination since a visit to Greece back in 2002. I was never able to recapture the intense yet simple flavors of the food I tasted there. Until now. Mandolin Aegean Bistro is located in the Design District in Miami – a quaint building accented with blue and white colors and... Continue Reading →
I was looking forward to tasting this for a while and I finally got the opportunity to try it. This dish takes traditional Chirashi to a whole new level – a warm bowl is filled with seasoned sushi rice and topped with tastes of Juvia’s signature items and most luxurious ingredients. While it changes depending on... Continue Reading →
Le Lambi – Fine Haitian Cuisine
Le Lambi is a tiny and casual restaurant in Kendall, not far from where I live. The menu is a tribute to Haitian cuisine, bursting with the genuine flavors of the Caribbean. We started with Marinade de Morue - Cod fritters served with homemade cocktail sauce. Tasting these made the chickens and I hum with... Continue Reading →
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami
The notion of Chef Michael Schwartz’s fresh, simple, and pure mission was first introduced and cultivated in Miami, with constant carefulness and devotion to the quality of local ingredients used in his restaurant. If there’s one thing you should take away from the Michael’s Genuine experience it is to know the source of the food... Continue Reading →
Robert Is Here® Fruit Stand
I have been here many times and it is a great place to visit. Below is a little history about how this fruit stand came about and evolved into what it is today - excerpt from their website. My pictures tell the story of our experience there.
Nom Nom Paleo Cookbook – Food for Humans
So many of us are preoccupied with eating the right things in order to be healthy and thin. There are so many diets and lifestyle approaches to achieve this that it can get quite difficult to determine what is best for you. I have tried food combining, Atkins, the South Beach Diet, a cereal diet, a... Continue Reading →
Easy Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef With French Fries)
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (or frozen French fries) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound beef tenderloin or flank steak 2 red onions, sliced thinly into slivers 1 hot yellow pepper, diced 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 plum tomatoes, sliced into thin strips vegetable oil... Continue Reading →
