Miss N. was back in town, and this time we met her in Hollywood, at Istanbul Restaurant. It was recommended by Miss E. as she had been there before. Turkish food had been a fascination, and this was a chance to try it while people-watching on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The restaurant was right on... Continue Reading →
I had a mad desire to taste and take a pretty picture of a bowl of ramen in Miami. I have not been to Shokudo in over three years and saw that they had Shiroshoyu Ramen on the menu, so the decision to re-visit this restaurant was inevitable. We had to have some appetizers first,... Continue Reading →
I was longing to go back to Essensia as I had not been there in a while. When I heard that Chef Julie Frans was again responsible for menu creation, that was all the excuse I needed to revisit this restaurant that specializes in multicultural Miami Cuisine using local and sustainable ingredients. Working alongside Executive... Continue Reading →
To prolong my birthday celebrations, I invited one of my daughters for a quick lunch at Pisco Y Nazca at the Kendall location. This was my second visit to this restaurant, and I was not disappointed. We began with the Ceviche Rocoto that was made with mahi, shrimp, octopus, fried calamari, rocoto (peppers), leche de... Continue Reading →
It was my birthday, and my brother was pre-disposed to indulging me. La Mar by Gastón Acurio has always been one of my favorites restaurants in Miami, but I had not been there in a while. It was so pleasant to sit right next to the ocean on a breezy Saturday afternoon. It felt a... Continue Reading →
She was supposed to be born on March 5th, an early birthday present for me. Instead, she decided to join us three weeks early because she was claustrophobic and was ready to see the world. My little chicken caught me off-guard – I did not think that she was fully cooked yet, but the doctor... Continue Reading →
A few months back, I was driving on U.S. 1, and saw a sign that said “Kimchi.” Curiosity got the better of me - I just had to go check it out. It was a pleasant surprise to enter this grocery store; I was like a kid in a toy store. Kimchi carries a vast... Continue Reading →
The last time I went to Coconut Grove, I noticed a restaurant, Farinelli 1937, that I have never seen before. What caught my attention was the good-looking seating area outside – perfect for taking pictures. Plus, when was the last time I took a photo of a pizza? The terrace was indeed a dream -... Continue Reading →
The chickens and I had some awesome food in 2016. Here are my top seven, not in any particular order. All of these dishes were full of personality and left an indelible mark on our palates. Wood Oven Baked Eggs from Glass and Vine - Confit garlic cream, Grana Padano, cauliflower,cured meat, truffle sauce Half... Continue Reading →
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