The Good: The Vaca Frita Topped Tostones appetizer was very well seasoned. The grilled Mahi-Mahi was good, the sides-sautéed Asian Style Broccoli and Bacony Potato Salad were both excellent. The baby back ribs were decent and the sautéed mushrooms were awesome. A nice varied beer selection. The Butterscotch Heath Bar Pudding is worth waiting for… Read more…
Category Archives: Taste & Toast
Route 9-On the Right Road
The Good: The service was amazing. Owner Jeremy Goldberg personally took our order. Carefully selected wine list with prices at all levels. The ambiance was casual, but elegant. For appetizers we had the Burrata with Fig Preserve Crouton, Arugula and Olive oil as well as the Duck Confit and Manchego “Turnover” with Blueberry Chutney 13-both… Read more…
Downtown Infill: New Restaurant Transforms Garbage Dump into Urban Lounge
The owners of the hugely successful CVI.CHE 105 are opening a new restaurant next door. On February 24 Juan Chipoco and Luis Hoyos will introduce Pollos y Jarras & Wasska Lounge to downtown foodies. Their newest restaurant menu will include Peruvian rotisserie chicken, BBQ, grilled meats and tapas. According the owners they will use organic… Read more…
Great Bagels, Pizza and Urbanism
The New Yorker in me loves a good bagel and slice of pizza. I also love some good urbanism. Luckily I have found all three in Midtown. Believe it or not, Brooklyn Bagles and Primo Pizza actually import New York City tap water to make their bagels and pizza. The owners believe that the water… Read more…
Brickell Restaurant Roundup-New Openings
Brickell will see at least four new restaurants in the neighborhood within the coming months. Taverna Opa shuttered its doors a few months ago on South Beach and has decided to move across Biscayne Bay and open its first restaurant on the mainland at Mary Brickell Village. For those of you that have never been… Read more…