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Pazzo- Great Food in a Gorgeous Space

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On June - 14 - 2015

PAZZOPazzo Ristorante has taken traditional Italian cuisine and enhanced it with a new age culinary twist all being lead by Chef Fabrizio Romani. His venture into fine Italian dining began in 2001 with a wildly successful restaurant in Caracas, Venezuela. Pazzo is conveniently located in between the Brickell and Coral Gables area. Customers know they will be receiving only the finest and freshest local and imported Italian ingredients when they dine at Pazzo. The restaurant offers entrees such as Linguini al Boccato di Cadinale which includes linguini with shrimp topped with asparagus, arugula and mushrooms; their delicious Involtino di Pollo alle Mandorle, the Gnocchi di Spinaci su Fonduta di Brie Tartufato, a spinach gnocchi with molten brie cheese and truffle sauce to die for. Not only is Pazzo a great authentic experience of delicious Italian cuisine, but you can come and enjoy multiple special events throughout the week, like the Viva La Pasta every Tuesday where you can choose from their different homemade pastas for only $10.99 all day long or Celebrate Wine Wednesdays with your friends where select wine bottles are 50% off for ladies. Hours of operation: 12:00PM – 10:30PM Monday through Saturday.

FAB’s Brunch is Absolutely Fab!

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On April - 7 - 2015
Chef Philipe Ruiz at FAB Brunch

Chef Philipe Ruiz at FAB Brunch

Michelin-starred executive chef Phillip Ruiz, who gained a cult-like following for his decadent brunch at the iconic Biltmore Hotel has moved on up to the east-side. All the way up to Sunny Isles Beach, where he now helms the kitchen at Fresh American Bistro, affectionately known as FAB, located at Sole on the Ocean Resort and Spa. Ruiz’s menu for the “Brunch FABulously” program, features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. Brunch is served every Sunday at the sleek, yet intimate dining room or on the restaurants wrap around outdoor terrace, overlooking breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

At $45 ($22 for kids 12 and under) brunch is a bargain- especially since a raw bar piled high with shrimp, oysters, stone crabs, Alaskan King Crab and ceviche is fresh and abundant. There’s also unlimited caviar- with all the trimmings.

In addition to the staples such as Belgian Waffles and Eggs Benedict, guests will find culinary classics that are both innovative and familiar such as Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Tarragon and Capers, crepes, Spicy Lamb Sausage, and Citrus Poached Atlantic Salmon. Other menu items include Cracked Pepper Skirt Steak, Silver Dollar Pancakes, Mahi Mahi and ceviche. Save room for the dessert table- complete with a chocolate fountain. Read the rest of this entry »

Texas de Brazil brings a Stellar Dining Experience to Dadeland Mall

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On April - 7 - 2015

imageAward-winning churrascaria, Texas de Brazil (http://www.texasdebrazil.com) is now open Dadeland Mall. The stunning, new 6,000 square foot restaurant boasts an elaborate menu that includes 16 perfectly grilled prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage, which are prepared in the traditional Brazilian method – over an open flame – and carved table side by gauchos.

The concept comes to life through the illustrious red and green cards, which guests use to indicate when they’d like to sample more cuts of meat, or when they need to take a break. Each guest is in control of his dining experience. Service is friendly,, knowledgeable and extremely attentive. In addition, diners can also help themselves to the extensive fresh gourmet salad area, which features more than 50 delicious items, such as imported cheeses, charcuterie, Brazilian black beans, roasted vegetables, fresh salamis. Sushi and creamy lobster bisque. Also featured is an extensive award-winning wine list, rich in South American varietals, to further enhance the dining experience. The restaurant also includes a stylish, extensive bar/lounge area, chef’ stable and open-kitchen. There’s also outdoor patio dining available.

“Dadeland Mall is a flourishing shopping destination with a vibrant dining scene, which makes it an ideal location to bring our unique Texas de Brazil dining experience to even more Miami residents and visitors,” stated COO, Salim Asrawi. “We are thrilled to begin serving guests of this iconic shopping center and the surrounding communities.”

Area residents can visit www.texasdebrazil.com/reservations/ to make reservations or call the restaurant directly at (305) 669-2181.

Texas de Brazil at Dadeland Mall is open for dinner nightly and will soon be featuring lunch hours as well. The dining prices are $46.99 for a Regular Dinner, which includes the meat service and salad area, and $24.99 for Salad Area Only Dinner (prices exclude beverages and dessert). Children under 2 years old are complimentary; ages 3–5 are $5.00; and kids 6–12 dine for half-price.

Shake Shack’s St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On March - 16 - 2015

image In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Shake Shack is bringing back its special edition When Irish Fries Are Smiling—crinkle-cut fries topped with horseradish cream, scallions, and crispy all-natural applewood smoked bacon. The Leprechaun-approved fries ($4.50) will be available at all U.S. Shacks from Friday, March 13th through Tuesday, March 17th. Guests will also be able to celebrate the holiday with a cup or cone of rich & creamy Mast Brothers chocolate mint frozen custard (single: $3.50; double: $4.50) available from Monday, March 16th through Sunday, March 22nd. Be sure to also order the delectable Shackmeister burger – complete worth crispy onions on top. It’s no surprise this burger won SOBE Wine and Food Festival’s People’s Choice Award at Burger Bash.

Sunday Brunch at StripSteak By Michael Mina

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 23 - 2015

stripsteakStripSteak by Michael Mina introduces a lavish Sunday Brunch, putting a fresh spin on the brunch concept for the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.  Offered every Sunday, for $68 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, guests will be greeted with the restaurant’s signature cocktail, the fizzy Bellboy, before indulging in freshly baked breads, choice of appetizer and entrée, an endless circulating seafood cart and a bountiful dessert station complete with artisanal pastries and Greek yogurt parfait bar. Additional small plates such as Truffled Mac & Cheese, Michael Mina’s Famous Duck Fat Fries and Tempura Maitake Mushrooms with Salted Plum are available for the table to share for an additional $8 each. Brunch takes place every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  For reservations, call 877.326.7412. For more information visit www.fontainebleau.com/StripSteak.

 

Quality Meats Comes to South Beach

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 23 - 2015
Executive chef/partner Craig Koketsu

Executive chef/partner Craig Koketsu

Fourth Wall Restaurants president and founder Michael Stillman, along with chef/partner Craig Koketsu have announced that the celebrated New York restaurant group will open the second location of its popular New York flagship, Quality Meats in the heart of South Beach.  Rising star chef Patrick Rebholz, until recently chef de cuisine at Charleston’s legendary Peninsula Grill, will lead the kitchen. This is Fourth Wall’s first foray outside of New York City; although Stillman and his father, legendary restaurateur Alan Stillman are no strangers to South Florida as they were the original owners of Smith & Wollensky at South Pointe Park when it opened in December 1997.

Located at the former Bancroft Hotel, an historic Art Deco gem that is being re-envisioned by Stillman and longtime design collaborators AvroKO, Quality Meats Miami Beach will retain the classic Deco features of the building while infusing it with the feeling of family owned butcher shops that are the trademark of the Quality Meats brand.  Credited by New York magazine as… a radical reinterpretation of stodgy old formulas, the steakhouse equivalent of the next new thing… Quality Meats’ menu emulates the New York flagship, offering a modern approach to the classic steak house.  Espousing the tenets of classic butchery, many of the large cuts on the menu are cured, smoked or aged in-house, along with house made charcuterie which will be available on its own or as part of composed plates along with selected cheeses.  With the ability to create charcuterie onsite, offerings will eclipse the usual fare with options such as coppa, smoked soppressata, duck bacon, Quality Meats bologna – the restaurant’s very own mortadella made with pepper jack cheese and pistachios – and a cured, not cooked, foie gras torchon. Read the rest of this entry »

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