Summer vacation is almost over so I decided to take the chickens out for lunch before real life started again. I chose Bahama Breeze because it was close and I had a gift certificate that I needed to use pronto! Bahama Breeze is a happy, colorful place, perfect for chilling out and slowing down the... Continue Reading →
Palomilla Steak, Black Beans and Fried Plantains
This is a typical Cuban dish widely enjoyed in South Florida. We always eat it but never cooked it at home. My friend Saide Bofil came to the rescue with a simple lip-smacking recipe. Bistec de Palomilla is a Cuban dish consisting of top round steak, pan-fried after being marinated in garlic, lime juice, salt,... 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 →
Serafina Dream South Beach – A Memorable Northern Italian Dining Experience (closed)
Serving more than 24 pizza varieties and offering an extensive assortment of salads, pastas and grilled fish and meat, diners enjoy Northern Italian cuisine that use the highest quality ingredients at reasonable prices We started with the Polpette Di Granchio, a divine pan-roasted crab cake complemented with basil chutney and aïoli. It was topped with... Continue Reading →
Swine is a restaurant totally dedicated to the worship of pork. A place to gather with friends and family, sip a little whiskey or beer and be treated to Southern cooking, culture and hospitality. Upon entering the energy hits you immediately, noisy in a pleasant way with people chatting away and laughing while drinking and... Continue Reading →
Does Spam really look like prison food?
Do foodies eat Spam? This foodie does and I admit to being a little ashamed of this. After all spam is nothing more than canned, spiced, precooked meat made mostly of ham and pork and so many people make fun of spam-eaters. I had not eaten Spam in years but the other day while watching... Continue Reading →
A little lunch at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables
My little one did a project on historical landmarks in South Florida and she chose The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. One thing is to do research for an assignment and quite another is to actually visit in person and have lunch. The Biltmore Hotel was built in 1926 and has quite an extraordinary history.... Continue Reading →
“How could you eat that bloody thing?” My friend Paul asked me in disbelief. “ I do not know why you even bother to ask the kitchen to cook it, it is bathing in blood. You are just a little dinosaur.” I have asked myself that question a million times and the allure of raw... Continue Reading →
