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 →
Pinecrest Wayside Market in Miami
I only had one of my chickens with me, so I took the baby one to have a snow cone. It was really a nice place to chill and relax. This little market has been around since 1948 and has a very relaxed vibe. Everybody is friendly and full of smiles. They serve shakes, snow... Continue Reading →
Meeting Her Boyfriend At Taste Buds of India
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 →
Red, The Steakhouse in Miami Beach
Situated in Miami Beach, this restaurant serves exquisite steaks and has an extensive wine list. They also have a new Bar Bites menu for the football season, which offers a variety of tapas-like items and interesting cocktails. Red, The Steakhouse is no ordinary restaurant so when I was invited to go, I could not refuse.... Continue Reading →
Hilton Cabana Getaway
This Miami Beach hotel was really nice – pretty, new, on the beach, excellent food and service. It is a place I would re-visit in a nano-second. I think is essential to do something different and change your routine every once in a while - doing the same things, going to the same places, eating... Continue Reading →
Tacos & Tattoos
When I found out about this place, I thought that you could order a taco and then get a tattoo in the back room. It turned out not to be that way. This tiny hole-in-the-wall is actually a powerful taco-producing machine that makes the most unusual, creative, exotic and delicious tacos that I have ever... Continue Reading →
Lunch At L’echon (closed)
On a balmy Saturday afternoon, we sat down to have lunch outside at the outdoor-covered bar, under the fans. The diners around us were from all over: we heard German, French, Italian and Polish being spoken, among other languages. It was like stepping into another country just for a little bit – we could... Continue Reading →
Black Point Ocean Grill
This was a happy place to be on a breezy and sunny Saturday – good food, a good vibe and a beautiful view of Black Point Marina in Cutler Bay. We went exploring and found this restaurant located right next of the water on the opposite side of Miami Beach. It has been around... Continue Reading →
The Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach
It was a nice way to spend a Sunday – Walking around the The Fontainebleau Miami Beach, one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach, and after eating dim sum with Wok Star at Hakkasan. Opened in 1954 and designed by Morris Lapidus, it is one the most luxurious hotels on Miami... Continue Reading →
