Author archives: Gourmet 305

Third in my series of chef owner/operated restaurants that offer delicious food, honest value, and good or even great service is Bunbury Miami that specializes in modern Argentine food. I was especially pleased to make this “find” because I often go to the Arsht Center and have been at a…

Okeydokey, a new dining and entertainment venue, has opened in Brickell, Miami. The three-story, 15,000-square-foot indoor and 3,000-square-foot outdoor space can accommodate approximately 300 guests and houses six full-service kitchens on the first floor and three bars.Guests can order from any of the different outposts by scanning a QR code…

Exquisito Chocolates, a Miami-based chocolatier that self-produces all its chocolates in-house and imports cacao beans from Latin America and the Caribbean, won the top prize in the snack category at this year’s Good Food Awards for its 73 percent agrofloresta brownie. The awards feature 16 categories and are judged on…

Miami chef Luis Pous has fulfilled his dream of opening a restaurant that celebrates the glamorous times of pre-revolutionary Havana. Calle Dragones, located in Miami’s Calle Ocho district, is named after a street in Havana’s predominantly Chinese neighborhood. The restaurant’s menu blends Cuban and Asian flavors. The interior is inspired…

Israeli cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in Miami with the emergence of restaurants such as Abbalé, Motek, Jaffa, Neya, and Aba. Branja, located in Upper Buena Vista, is an indoor-outdoor eatery that features mostly small plates by MasterChef Israel winner and renowned rebel chef Tom Aviv. Aviv uses humor and…

If you’re looking for a good meal in Miami, you might have to lower your expectations when it comes to service. The city is notorious for its rude and indifferent waiters, who seem to have a knack for ignoring customers, messing up orders, and adding hidden fees to the bill….

Looking for a great lunch spot to grab lunch in Downtown Miami? Whether you’re a busy worker or just passing through, check out The Infatuation Miami’s 12 picks for a tasty and satisfying meal. El Sitio: A casual spot that serves up authentic and delicious Venezuelan dishes. The portions are…

Are you ready for a culinary adventure that will take you around the world in 80 bites? Here’s to 3 three new dining spots in Miami that offer unique and exciting experiences. From the lively, retro vibes of 1970s Tel Aviv at Branja, to the chic and elegant ambiance of…

Miami is famous for its delicious Cuban food, but its Spanish cuisine is equally as delectable. From tapas to paella, Miami’s top Spanish restaurants offer something for everyone. Here are some of the best, according to Eater Miami: 100 Montaditos Miami Lakes – This traditional Spanish sandwich shop is anything…

This guide features various sushi restaurants in Miami that offer different dining experiences, from casual spots to expensive omakase restaurants. Despite the varying price points (!) and dining atmospheres, each restaurant delivers excellent sushi and an unforgettable experience. Sushi Erika – a Miami classic operated by chef/owner Erika Kushi, offering…

… Sushi chef Shingo Akikuni, who recently earned his first Michelin star as executive chef at Wynwood omakase spot Hiden, is preparing to open Shingo, a new omakase restaurant in Coral Gables . “It was [Shingo’s] lifelong dream to have his own restaurant in the United States,” manager Kenzie Motai…

Miami residents love Cuban sandwiches. Ham, roast pork Swiss cheese What’s not to love about sourdough bread like mustard and Cuban? However, there are many types of sandwich “Cuban” delicious Miami Sandwich (Pork, Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss Cheese and Mayonnaise on a Cuban Bun), Pan Con Bistek (Thin-Cut Steak…

Bagels are a contentious subject — particularly in a city as rife with New York influence as Miami. Merely broaching the subject of the doughy breakfast staple can lead to a heated debate about the boiling process, a proper schmear, and whether it really is all about the water.And yes,…

Although it originated as a Jewish dish, matzo ball soup has become a staple in American cuisine. Since its opening in 1954, matzo ball soup has been a staple of Matt Kuscher’s Kush Hialeah (previously Stephen’s Deli). The owner claims that their original recipe is still one of their best…

Miami’s latest round of openings includes the first Florida location of Plum Market in Aventura, the launch of Tropical Distillers’ new bar and distillery in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood, and the addition of Bar Lab’s Higher Ground at the Arlo Wynwood hotel. Higher Ground has opened on the third floor of…

If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant in Miami, you might go a little bit crazy. So just read this list instead. These are the new restaurant openings we think you should know about—although keep in mind, we haven’t been to all of them. And for…

Meat lovers in Miami have no doubt dined in steakhouses with all kinds of ethnic inflections: American, Japanese, Italian, French, Argentine, Brazilian, and kosher. This city’s steakhouses reflect the diversity of our communities. But unless you’ve trekked to (or live in) the Village of Pinecrest, you probably haven’t had dinner…

Finding a great taco in Miami might not be as easy as finding a great Cuban sandwich or ceviche or someone’s escaped pet python that has grown to 20-feet long on a diet of slow iguanas. But those great tacos are out there, and it’s much more fun to find…

A new Mexican restaurant is planning to open its doors in Coconut Grove. Plan review paperwork was submitted recently for a restaurant called Koko at 2856 Tigertail Avenue. Behind the project is Gaval Hospitality LLC. What Now reached out to a representative of Gaval Hospitality on Wednesday for comment on…

Eating House, the beloved Miami restaurant that closed last summer after a ten-year run, is back in a much larger, new location in Coral Gables’ Giralda Plaza, just steps away from its sister restaurant Luca Osteria. Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli and partners Alexander Casanova and Laura Faraci have taken the classic…

If you love coconut, creamy cocktails, eggnog, and rum, chances are you love coquito.Often described as the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, it shows up mid-November and finds its way to the table at holiday parties throughout December and January. While most Puerto Ricans have been indulging in their homemade…

Get a taste of New Orleans flavor on South Beach at newcomer Joliet, the latest restaurant from Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso of Lost Boy & Co., the team behind places like Lost Boy Co., Tropezon, and Fox’s Lounge. The seafood-filled menu by chef Juan Garrido offers a variety of…

Jacqueline recently had the opportunity to enjoy a perfectly paired sake and sushi experience by Chef Moon at new Miami Omakase restaurant, Sushi by Bou… Brickell’s newest Omakase restaurant is sure to be a popular date night destination in Miami. Sushi by Bou, created by NYC-based SimpleVenue hospitality group, opened…

Miami’s latest round of openings includes In & Out-inspired Six Pack Burger, the latest restaurant from the creators of Calle 29 and Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar, and the rooftop omakase and lounge from Mila in Miami Beach.   An In & Out-inspired burger concept that offers kosher fare is now…

We met hundreds of new dishes this year during the course of our job. Some were good, some were great, and some were so bad they made us want to hide underneath the table like a chihuahua who just heard thunder. But very few—13, to be exact—stuck out as the…