One of my Dining Companions is leaving Florida. I have known him for many, many years and he has always supported my maniac obsession with taking pictures of food. I met Mister H. at work in 2005. We were teammates and sat in adjacent cubicles. In the beginning, it was all work, work, work. Little... Continue Reading →
I was in an exceptionally foul mood and decided to run away from the world and have a solitary lunch, to get my thoughts together and calm down the nerves. My intention was to leave the chickens sleeping with the dog and sip green tea while feasting on Bun Cha Gio. Well, it did not... Continue Reading →
Peruvian food will never cease to fascinate me so I am always on the lookout for restaurants that I have never tried before. Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar has been around since 2012 and I can’t believe that I missed it for such a long time. One of my dining companions, Miss G., was in town.... Continue Reading →
We celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Monkey at Bází. I am a Tiger, arch-enemy of the Monkey, so I thought that honoring the monkey would bring me the extra good luck I need in 2016. Bází is a contemporary, Asian-inspired restaurant located in Miami Beach. Chef Michael Pirolo creates Asian classic dishes and... Continue Reading →
It is not often that my taste buds are surprised in such a startling way. I am very familiar with Peruvian cuisine having been to Perú on various occasions. The food at Pisco Y Nazca brought back delicious memories of the time spent in that beautiful country. The décor was modern and chic with bits... Continue Reading →
Lulu’s is a funky restaurant located in Coconut Grove. I have been wanting to go there for months but every time we planned to stop by, something happened. On New Year’s Eve I made the resolution to eat there, no matter what. This had to get done in 2015. Each time I drove by Lulu... Continue Reading →
My friends Norma and Phil were in town and I was not sure where to take them to lunch. They love Greek and Turkish food, so why not Mandolin Aegean Bistro, the best place in town? The surroundings were spectacular yet serene. We sat in a charming courtyard full of trees and orchids –... Continue Reading →
About two weeks ago I went to the Fruit & Spice Park for an event and what do I see? The Native Conch food trailer. What to say about this roaming conch festival on wheels? Native Conch was started 13 years ago by ex pro football player George Mira. After being in the restaurant business... Continue Reading →
There comes a time in every mother’s life when you just have to accept that your little girl is growing up and is ready to fly with her own wings. Well, my chicken has a boyfriend and I decided to meet him in neutral territory – in an Indian restaurant. As we opened the door... Continue Reading →
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