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    94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

    1395 NW 57th Ave. Westchester/West Miami

    305-264-2143

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    94th Aero Squadron Restaurant is a wartime-themed restaurant nestled between Miami International Airport and the Dolphin Expressway. There are hand-painted signs and an Army jeep stand outdoors, while guns and war propaganda posters line the walls inside. Diners can watch the airplanes come and go while listening to the control tower through headphones placed at each table. The rest of the décor is very traditional, with linen-covered round tables dotting the restaurant. The food is good but a tad pricey. The signature beer cheese soup ($3.99), served with toasted Parmesan, is recommended. Also of note is the aviation salmon ($19.99), a char-broiled fillet finished with a lemon-thyme cream sauce, fresh mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, and spring onions. Another option is the Sunday brunch buffet ($25.95), which offers made-to-order pastas, omelets, and a carving station. 94th is ideal for families and airplane enthusiasts.
    23 articles
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    AltaMare

    1233 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-532-3061

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    The new AltaMare is bigger, busier, and better than the old Alta Mar, which itself was no slouch. The classically elegant dining room is also better-looking. Chef Simon Stojanovic honed his craft under the tutelage of Michael Schwartz, and the influence is obvious: The daily-changing menu is more a Mediterranean mash than that of his mentor, but it showcases similar sustainable sourcing such as local organic produce, free-range and organic meats, and line-caught seafood. The chef also baits the hook with the restless worm of intelligent creativity. Whether it be sweet, papaya-colored cara cara oranges brightening crunchy palm heart shavings, chive snippets, and sprinkles of sea salt over a pink/white quiltwork carpaccio of local sheepshead fish, or yellow jack fish plunked atop a broth-based ragout of cipollini onion and artichoke, or Fudge Farms boneless pork chop wrapped in crisped, cured fatback, the flavors are fresh, vibrant, delicious. An Italy-centric wine list showcases more than 200 bottles. Desserts, such as a deconstructed tiramisu, are excellent as well. The old Alta Mar wasn't broken, but owner Claudio Giordano somehow fixed it.
    16 articles

  • Atlantikos

    9703 Collins Ave. Surfside/Bal Harbour

    305-993-3300

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    Buns & Buns

    5478 Sunset Dr., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

    786-216-7754

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    Buns & Buns wants to bring good bread back. Owner Alexandre Zibi and chef Reuven Sugarman spent three weeks traveling the world in early 2013 in search of recipes and techniques from the globe's greatest cooking cultures. They brought back steamed buns from China, naan from India and the Middle East, and brioche from France. At their South Miami fast-casual spot, every dish -- from slow-cooked brisket to lamb ribs to chili-marinated shrimp -- is accompanied by a soft, chewy helping of bread. "Rip it, dip it, or stuff it" is the motto here, and the choice, along with a handful of heavy yet satisfying options, is all yours.Read our full review.
    18 articles
  • Image: D'Vine Hookah Lounge

    D'Vine Hookah Lounge

    445 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-674-8525

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    Enjoy a chill atmosphere, flavored smoke, beer, wine, liquor, and a full restaurant menu. Sit back and vibe to Middle Eastern music and take in the Lincoln Road scenery. The lounge claims to have the best mojito in Miami. You be the judge.
    1 article
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    Dairy Belle

    312 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach

    954-920-3330

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    If you think Americans have cornered the market on extreme food, you haven’t tried poutine. The French-Canadian dish, which became popular in Quebec in the 1950s consists of French fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds. The result: a salty, cheesy, addictive food that bathes the soul and clogs the arteries. Fortunately for South Floridians, Canadians flock to the region each winter. In 1998, Gilles and Ritane Grenier decided to open an ice-cream and fast-food stand. They put poutine on the menu and before they knew it, they were overrun by homesick Canadians and locals who got hooked on the dish. Dairy Belle has since moved to a strip mall, but the poutine remains the same.
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    Fooq's

    1035 N. Miami Ave. Downtown/Overtown

    786-536-2749

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    Fooq's is part French, part Italian, part Persian, but not at all confused. Persian and Italian together don't seem to make sense, but under the care of restaurateur David Foulquier, it's all you need.Read our full review of Fooq's.
    51 articles
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    Ghee Indian Kitchen

    3620 NE Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

    786-636-6122

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    Ghee is what Indians call clarified butter, and across the subcontinent, it is far more than an ingredient. Candles are fueled by it, and when the dead are taken to the banks of the Ganges River in the ancient, holy city of Varanasi, relatives coat the shrouds with ghee before setting the corpses ablaze. At this Western Indian spot in Dadeland, chef Niven Patel and his crew have opened Miami's eyes to a cuisine that consists of so much more than tandoori chicken and lamb rogan josh. Here you'll find the simple street snack of puffed rice called bhel, juiced up with sweet Florida avocado and meaty hunks of raw tuna. And though the restaurant offers chicken tikka masala for patrons who insist on the classic, be sure not to miss the sizable vegetable section, much of which is culled from Patel's own backyard garden. Insider tip: Instead of an à la carte lunch menu, Ghee serves a tiffin meal of rotating daily offerings that change according to the harvest from Patel's farm. Four stacked aluminum boxes are filled with individual portions of bread, rice, a vegetable, and a vegetarian ($16) or meat ($18) entrée.
    6 articles
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    Gourmet Diner

    15975 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami

    305-947-2255

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    Gourmet Diner, which debuted its chrome, '40s-style diner car in 1983, boasts an extensive diner-like menu of burgers, salads, and dozens of main-course choices, along with 40 or so daily specials. At its new location, just north of the chrome diner car on Biscayne Boulevard, American and Italian selections abound, supplemented by barely enough French items to validate the diner's tag line "just bon cuisine." And it's definitely cool sitting in this classic diner environment — both in a James Dean way and in a you'll-need-a-sweater-because-the-A/C-is-turned-up way. You can't beat diner prices. Daily specials feature a choice of soup or salad; entrée; side dish; and soda, coffee, or tea. A big difference between Gourmet and other diners is that here you can start your meal with an appetizer of escargots prepared in textbook fashion — tender nubs soaked in butter, garlic, and parsley. And you can crunch on a traditional French celery root slaw and then segue to a main course of sole meunière with light and creamy mashed potatoes. Also scoring approval is liver and onions — two meaty planks crowned with caramelized onions. It's accompanied by Gourmet's signature vegetable soufflé — a moist dollop of herby omelet. Surprisingly, the only desserts on this mammoth menu are ice cream and an ice-cream sundae.Read our full review.
    2 articles
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    Gourmet Station

    646 NE 79th St. Miami Shores/Biscayne Park

    305-762-7229

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    If you're health-conscious, like home-cooked meals, and pick up Whole Foods-prepared meals almost every day, Gourmet Station has you covered. Among the offerings are turkey meatloaf (served with homemade barbecue sauce) and seasoned tofu. Ask about the daily specials; they range from grilled herb salmon to a deliciously tender chicken breast smothered in mushrooms and white wine sauce and accompanied by choice of two sides (sweet potatoes, rice and beans, or veggie of the day). Read our full review.
    2 articles
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    Lips

    1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Fort Lauderdale

    954-567-0987

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    You don't go to Fort Lauderdale's Lips to eat but to be eaten: The drag queens and divas who patrol the crowd have a sharp eye for a sweet little morsel like you to chew on, so wear your thickest skin. Dinner shows, with a full three-course menu, are at 8:15 or 8:30 Tuesday through Sunday and offer a different theme each night (Bitchy Bingo on Wednesdays); the popular Gospel Brunch on Sunday plays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to a mix of straight couples, elderly tourists, bachelorette parties, and gay blades celebrating their birthdays. Continental entrées of steak, chicken, lamb chops, salads, and sandwiches don't rise far above average, but the show is a hoot and worth every penny. Sunday Brunch is the best bargain, with all-you-can-drink mimosas and bloodies.
    10 articles
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    Local House Restaurant

    400 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

    786-230-8396

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    Located on the ground floor of the 18-room boutique hotel Sense Beach House, Local House feels more like a weekend hideaway than a restaurant. Grab a seat inside at one of the wing-back ocean-breeze-hued booths or bring a group and take over the terrace. Either way, order a mimosa pitcher made with freshly squeezed orange juice. A handful of overnight-braised and shredded brisket hides under two sunny-side-up eggs with yolks so runny they rupture at the slightest poke of a fork. What you'll want to do here is break the eggs and make sure to get a mashup of all ingredients — the combination of the brisket fluids and yolk will soften both the polenta hash and goat cheese crumbles. If there were ever a breakfast-meets-lunch dish of champions, this might be it.
    7 articles
  • Image: Nemesis Urban Bistro

    Nemesis Urban Bistro

    1035 N. Miami Ave. Downtown/Overtown

    305-415-9911

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    Nemesis is what chef/owner Micah Edelstein wants it to be -- take it or leave it. We'll take it. The hip, relaxed 30-seater is welcoming, the eclectic and delectable cuisine infused with influences from Micah's native South Africa. The resultant melding of distinctive spices and ingredients creates flavors not available on any other plates in town. Don't believe me? Where else can you find kangaroo carpaccio with rooibos tea-smoked tomato oil? Duck-meat pot stickers come efficaciously braised with figs; cubes of lamb are skewered with dried, sherry-soaked apricots and paired with pomegranate syrup and minted yogurt ; and smoked veal bobotie brings a scrumptious round of moist meatloaf capped with diced apricots. Main plates include a trio of huge, meaty scallops with saffron-tomato sauce studded with currants and ground chorizo. It might be a relatively conservative assemblage for Nemesis, but it still features taste notes that are not often encountered. Malva pudding with Amarula sauce and piri piri caramel comes capped with rooibos ice cream. Don't recognize these ingredients? That's half the fun. The other half is unique, home-cooked, highly flavorful fare at reasonable prices. There's no place like Nemesis.
    10 articles
  • Image: Nexxt Cafe

    Nexxt Cafe

    700 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-532-6643

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    Although Cheesecake Factory sued Nexxt for copycatting recipes nearly 10 years ago, Nexxt's novel-size menu and giant portions still remind us of the mall-hugging chain. Unless you are a water boy eating your way to linebacker or you want to take half of your dinner to work for lunch tomorrow, plan to share. The sophisticated geometric interior, brightened by bold orange accents, makes Nexxt an easy choice for happy hour, lunch with your mom, or a date. There is no culinary genius here, but predictable fare like twin peaks of Santa Fe grilled chicken tostada salad and sandwiches stacked tall with inch-high slices of bread satisfy. If you exercise portion control, you'll be able to enjoy a dessert specially baked for you. It takes 30 minutes, but that warm apple crisp is worth the wait.
    3 articles
  • Image: Nikki Beach Miami

    Nikki Beach Miami

    1 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-538-1111

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    Even with a chunk of its beachside scaled back by the city, the Saint-Tropez-style, open-air party continues to draw high-enders en masse. Sunday nights at Nikki Beach are exactly what they appear on the E!'s Wild On series.
    132 articles

  • Noa Cafe

    2711 NE Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

    305-573-2557

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    Noa Café in Edgewater is easily missed. The only indicators it's a restaurant are an unassuming sign and a handful of high tables out front. It's a pared-down neighborhood spot, and as one would expect, meals here are a laid-back affair. The “progressive Mediterranean cuisine" is more comfort than haute, though daily specials such as smoked double-rubbed pork with blue cheese in a white-wine sauce speak to the restaurant's chef-driven side. A must-try is the baked salmon in a dynamic teriyaki sauce infused with orange peel, scallions, ginger, and lemongrass. And let this be a warning to chocolate fiends: Noa may very well serve one of best flourless chocolate cakes in town.Read our full review.
    6 articles
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    Ocean's Ten

    960 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-604-1999

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    At this tourist-oriented Ocean Drive restaurant, the food can be pricey, except for the breakfast specials, which cost as low as $4.75. Notable dishes include the king lobster tail ($58.95 for one pound) - which is steamed and served with garlic, sage mashed potatoes, drawn butter, and seasonal fresh vegetables - and the Buffalo wings ($9.95), featuring crisply fried chicken tossed in a traditional spicy wing sauce and served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. Also noteworthy are the sizzling fajitas ($19.95), which come with char-grilled chicken, beef, or shrimp; sizzling onions; and green peppers. They are served with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheddar-jack cheese, and flour tortillas. The restaurant provides exceptional entertainment: At any given moment, there is either a DJ, a live band, a magician, or sports playing on television. Moreover, sidewalk seating affords amusing people-watching. The décor is modern and clean, with tables laid out squarely. Ocean's Ten caters to tourists, but locals will enjoy the breakfast deals and variety of entertainment.
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  • Image: Ortanique on the Mile

    Ortanique on the Mile

    278 Miracle Mile Coral Gables/S. Miami

    305-446-7710

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    It's been more than 20 years since Ortanique opened on "the Mile" in July 1999, but chef/owner Cindy Hutson's Caribbean-influenced Cuisine of the Sun never grows old. Red Stripe-steamed mussels, jerk chicken penne pasta, West Indian-style bouillabaisse in curried coconut broth — let's face it, you can't get this sort of fare anywhere else in town. The staff is warm, the decor is set in festive motifs of flowers and ortanique oranges, and the wine list has more gravitas than you'd expect from a modest neighborhood restaurant. Insider tip: Cocktails are $4 off during happy hour (weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.), which means $7 each. Chef Hutson also prepares daily specials, so be sure to ask about the catch of the day.
    56 articles
  • Image: Palme d'Or

    Palme d'Or

    1200 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

    305-445-1926

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    The venerable grand dame of dining is usually reserved for marriage proposals and graduations. The food is French, but it's far from traditional. It's served in trendy and tasty appetizer-size portions so diners can assemble their own four- or six-course grazing prix fixes. Menu items include indulgences such as seared foie gras, king crab, seared duck breast, and seared black cod with lobster polenta. The fare is expensive, but compared to a round-trip ticket to Paris, the price to dine inside the legendary Biltmore Hotel is relatively reasonable. Indeed, Palme d'Or is a good reason to break out the dressy outfit and celebrate for no reason at all. How very French. Insider tip: Palme d'Or's dress code is "smart and elegant, to fit in with the unmistakable charm of this culinary icon." That means leave your Gucci pool slides at home and dress in a way that would make your mother proud for once in your life.
    35 articles
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    Renaissance at the Gables

    2340 SW 32nd Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

    305-445-1313

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    Sitting on SW 32 Avenue, in a mostly residential area, Renaissance at the Gables is more than just a restaurant. The large structure houses a restaurant, banquet facilities, and VIP room that is really just a nightclub. If you've ever been to a quinces, you know banquet-hall food is usually not very appetizing. Not here - the food is so good, the restaurant operates full-time, even when there is no banquet, wedding, or 15th birthday party. Try the juicy and tender churrasco ($15.95), which comes with maduros (fried sweet plantains) and rice and beans. Or treat yourself to one of the best-priced seafood rice platters, the arroz con mariscos for two ($30.00). Servers are friendly and attentive, and you'll be treated the same whether you're in the restaurant or VIP room. But be prepared for a festive evening - there is always live music. It's definitely not a place for quiet, romantic dinners.
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    Restaurant Michael Schwartz

    1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

    305-612-1163

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    Located in the iconic Raleigh Hotel, Restaurant Michael Schwartz offers the prettiest outdoor dining in South Beach. It also bears the name of Miami's most revered chef. The restaurant serves spa-like dishes such as mussels in saffron broth, grilled octopus, and grouper ceviche -- a bright medley of raw fish, chilies, avocado, citrus, and red onion. But it also proffers Schwartz classics: thick-cut potato chips with pan-fried onion dip, golden poulet rouge chicken, and pan-roasted local fish. It all comes at a high price; even a light lunch for two can cost more than $100. The lovely view is worth the expense. On the poolside patio, beneath the sea grape tree hung with lanterns and orchids, it's always a nice time for dinner and drinks.
    6 articles
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    Salmon & Salmon Restaurant

    2907 NW Seventh St. Little Havana

    305-649-5924

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    This cozy, unpretentious 42-seat eatery has spawned quite a loyal following since opening in 1980. The nautical decor is comfortable, but most patrons come for honest, homestyle Peruvian seafood dishes at reasonable prices. It's best to set sail with ceviche, which in keeping with Lima tradition gets served with sturdy hunks of boiled potato, sweet potato, and corn on the side. Ceviche mixto combines octopus, shrimp, squid, and corvina with a mild citrus kiss lipsticked with lime juice, cilantro, and red onion. Another crowd-pleasing appetizer comes via a platter of impeccably fried calamari and corvina. Don't miss trying the tacu-tacu, a pan-sized, pan-fried patty of rice mixed with mashed red beans and paired with an impeccably grilled fillet of trout — pink, pristine, and delicate.
    3 articles
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    Sandwich Bar

    40 NE 1st Ave. Downtown/Overtown

    305-577-0622

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    Sandwich Bar boasts simple ingredients and simple décor. It's even easy to keep names straight inside the downtown hole-in-the-wall because the two chefs are both named Leo. But things get complex with a menu full of flavorful options. Sandwiches include their most popular, the sandwich bar ($7), made of short ribs braised for four hours, caramelized onions, and layers of Muenster and provolone cheese. Then there is the como en Cuba ($7), stuffed with braised pork, melted Swiss cheese, and pickles and drizzled with mustard. The pork is saturated with a garlic mojo and is reminiscent of flavors that can usually be found only at a Cuban Noche Buena celebration. Meals can also be made into combos - with an added drink and chips - for just an extra dollar. Wash down your hearty sandwich with a cup of Aloha Hawaiian shaved ice ($3.50) in flavors that change daily. The chefs wear matching black pin-stripped chef's garb while preparing everything fresh and right in front of patrons. Nibble on a delicious combo while kicking back on a comfy bench and watching television. Or enjoy your meal while taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi.
    2 articles
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    Santo

    501 S. Federal Highway, 2499 Hallandale Beach

    305-532-2882

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    It's only fitting that a nightclub named Santo - Spanish for saint - shares its address with a multimillion-dollar casino. shares its address with a multimillion-dollar casino. Originally on South Beach's Lincoln Road, Santo relocated to Hallandale Beach's Gulfstream Park in the summer of 2010. Though the area's nightlife was seemingly nonexistent, this 4,000-square-foot, urban-chic lounge attracts an upscale South Florida crowd from Boca to Brickell. Located on the second floor of the casino complex, Santo offers full bar and bottle service. As is the case with most ultralounges, Santo isn't cheap - $20 cover after midnight - but the people are beautiful and the staff is gracious, thus justifying the price of admission. The lounge gets busy after midnight, and it's not uncommon to see young lovers flirting and scantily clad women dancing atop the bar.
    3 articles
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    Splitsville

    5701 Sunset Dr., Ste. 202, South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

    305-665-5263

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    Once upon a time, the food options at your local bowling alley were stale nachos, school-style pizza, and maybe a dehydrated burger or two. But that is far from the case at Splitsville, located next to the movie box office on the second floor of the Shops at Sunset Place. In fact, the bowling alley is almost as much a restaurant and nightspot as it is a recreational sporting venue. The food offerings are comprehensive and present options for those looking for appetizers to go with drinks. The "Ville Plates" (appetizers) range from $5 to $14 and include French fries with Chive Dip, Shanghai Shrimp, and Tuna Tatki. Sliders hold a distinct place on the menu with two different categories: $9 varieties that include the Black 'N Bleu, Cuban Reuben, and Buffalo Chicken, or the super sliders going for $14 that includes the Filet, Scallop and Lump Crab Cake and BBQ Salmon with Vermont Cheddar. There is also an entire sushi menu (go for the Tiger Roll, $12), a pizza menu that highlights a Cheeseburger Pizza ($13), and a variety of other entrees, highlighted by the Mahi Mahi with Voodoo Shrimp ($19). One warning -- get your bowling out of the way before you eat. We don't want to see what happens if you try bowling after gorging.
    3 articles
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    Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill

    3252 NE First Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

    786-369-0353

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    Sugarcane exudes the big-city allure of a longtime landmark oyster bar and grill. The menu is divided into three categories: the raw bar, the Japanese robata grill, and some 20 small plates of globally inspired snacks. Raw bar items include blackboard selections of seasonal oysters, shrimp cocktail, king crab legs, several crudos, and a limited list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. Among the dozen or so robata dishes, chicken yakitori is a favorite: soft, plump pieces of breast meat interspersed with snippets of thick, almost-leek-like Tokyo scallions, all lightly charred and glazed with a slightly sweet, mirin-and-soy-based sauce. Small-plate highlights include delicate veal meatballs in a sticky-rich sherry-fueled demi-glace, a New England lobster roll with shaved celery and fennel salad, crisp goat cheese croquettes, and steamy white pork buns brightened with apple kimchee and cilantro.
    98 articles
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