After my last serious eating escapade and gaining 10 extra pounds this spring, I decided that my unapologetic love of good food and the restaurants that serve it deserved a list. Yes, there are millions of lists out there of "Where To Eat In Miami". And yes, at times I do get invited to taste new menus and openings of certain restaurants. To my defense, know that just as unapologetic as I am for my love of good food, I am the same regarding my opinion towards the lack of it. This list will show you raw, unscripted, iPhone 5 taken pictures and perspective of what to eat, what to expect and how instagramable these restaurants really are (it's what I do).
Disclaimer: These restaurants are only in the order of first come first serve. No reservations were taken for special seating.
Tongue & Cheek
Location: SoFi/South Beach (South of Fifth for you tourists)
Tongue & Cheek has been written about over & over. You've heard of Jamie De Rosa (and if you haven't do your homework), the great collabos and the outstanding reviews of his food. I'm just here to tell you the hype is real. I would recommend and probably go with anybody looking to indulge in amazing comfort food and a welcome tweet as soon as you check in. I have only tried brunch, but will soon return.
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| Any restaurant with mason jars in their decorations is worth the visit |
Le' Brunch:
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| Eggs Benedict Brisket with the best hash brown's ever! |
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| BLTA: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado |
Location: Downtown Miami
Touché is not just any restaurant. Touché is a restaurant/ rooftop lounge with a retractable roof and beautiful people upstairs and apparently next door (I checked). The weekend before their grand opening, I was invited to eat at the restaurant and had the opportunity to also meet Chef Pellegrino. Both experiences were pleasurable. The restaurant itself holds maybe 50 seats but outside is made to order as well. Inside is all white and good for couples and maybe a couple of girlfriends grabbing dinner. Outside is where you want to be if the night calls for any type of celebration or you just bought a really cute dress you need to take instagramable pictures standing before a serious background that requires no filter.
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| Perfect View / Perfect Caption |
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| Colorado Lamb Lollipops served with haricot vert, parma prosciutto (which I love) & caramelized onion mashed potato, veal reduction and house made mint sauce. Side of Lobster Mac & Cheese: broiled macaroni noodles and lobster medallions coated with lobster and manchego cheese sauce. |
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| Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail & Beef Carpaccio |
Location: Brickell +Conrad Miami
If you're a locavore and you're okay with straying from the beach, Atrio Restaurant and Wine Cellar is the place you want to visit.Two reasons: Executive Chef Virgile Brandel who solely provides locally sourced ingredients in his eclectic cuisine and the view.
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| Charcuterie Board |
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| The view, the chef ,croquettes, tartar, Oh my! |
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| Open Faced Pork Cheek Ravioli topped with escargot in a gremolata sauce. The best thing I have EVER had. #Thatserious |
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| A chef that lets us have BTS shots get an A in my blog |
Yard House:
Location: Miami Beach
I went to Yard House due to a happy hour +Thrillist Miami had. I wasn't really expecting to eat but so glad I did. Holy Hawaiian Poke! Yard House is full of locals and you will feel like you belong there. DON'T STAND OUT. Just kidding, they're cool with everybody. Nice presentation of food, totally instagramable pictures.
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| Hawaiian Poke Stack: Marinated raw ahi with crispy wontons, carrots, daikon radish, avocado, wasabi soy sauce Lettuce Wraps: Stir fried, smoked tofu, pine nuts and green onions with three dipping sauces and choice chicken, tiger shrimp, or shiitake & portabella mushrooms I didn't eat the pizza, ask these guys |
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| Citrus Crush: Ketel One Citroen vodka, monin mojito, fresh mint leaves // Juniper Fusion: Hendrick's Gin, fresh strawberry & cucumber, orange bitters. |
I look
forward to keeping you updated with my picks and opinions about restaurants old
and new, lord knows there is nothing to eat in Broward. Or is there? Stay tuned
and enjoy your summer! Eat! Eff bikini season (if you're that worried, the Citrus Crush, is one of their "skinny" cocktails").
Xoxo,
(A much plumper)
Social Media Girl
