I have been living in Miami for ages and it is a place that I have learnt to love and appreciate. Sometimes, I do miss things that are unique to my island and one of those things is the color and vibrancy of the Market Square in St. George’s. This market is fun, flamboyant and... Continue Reading →
Meet My Dining Companions
I am a loner by nature, so eating by myself in a restaurant is not unusual, but eating with great company is so much more enjoyable. Like Epicurus said “ We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” I visit restaurants about once every two... Continue Reading →
Happiness Is A Warm Bowl Of Chicken Soup
Chicken Soup is one of those foods that are comforting and almost universally loved. This recipe is one of the many versions of it. A bowl can cure the common cold, a bout of nostalgia or even a broken heart.Cuban Chicken Soup (Sopa de Pollo)Ingredients6 chicken thighs, bone in, skinned6 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1... Continue Reading →
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 →
How Eleanor Hoh changed the way I cook
Eleanor Hoh, also known as the Wok Star, is a cooking teacher in Miami who enjoys sharing her knowledge of food and love of wok cooking. I have known her for some time now and been to many of her classes and her techniques have permanently changed the way I cook everything now. People come... 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 →
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 →
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Festivals & Events – a photo tour
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is truly an exceptional place. Here you can walk garden pathways surrounded by the wonders and magnificence of nature, talk to connoisseurs in horticulture and conservation science, view inspiring art, see butterflies and birds at every turn, take classes on everything from photography to grafting and eat good food. Another distinctive feature... 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 →
