MAURIZIO RETURNS TO SOMI
Maurizio Farinelli, an experienced, third-generation restaurateur born and raised in Torino, the gastronomic heartland of northern Italy, boasts an impressive track record of opening and operating successful, high-quality restaurants. Whether the concept is fine dining or casual, Maurizio truly has the “golden touch.” From Trattoria Sole, Trattoria Luna, and Blu la Pizzeria del Sole in ... Read more
ACCLAIMED PERUVIAN CHEF OPENS RESTAURANT IN SOUTH MIAMI
If you’re going to open a Peruvian restaurant in Miami, you’d better know what you’re doing; local diners are a discerning bunch when it comes to who’s got the freshest ceviche or the tastiest lomo saltado. Enter Ceviche Lovers, a new restaurant on a South Miami corner once occupied by ROK:BRGR. Chef-owner Javier Florez says ... Read more
20 YEARS LATER, SUSHI MAKI IS STILL ROLLING
South Florida sushi lovers can thank Abe Ng for making fast, affordable, high quality sushi available in the area. What started 20 years ago in South Miami is now a sushi empire with restaurants and sushi stations in 20 locations across the region, including Whole Foods Markets from Pinecrest to Delray Beach. We asked Mr. ... Read more
CHANGES ON TAP AT TOWN KITCHEN & BAR
POPULAR SOMI SPOT TO GET AN UPDATE One of South Miami’s most popular restaurants is slated for some enhancements in the coming months. Town Kitchen & Bar, now in its 14th year, will be introducing a few new menu items and also updating the décor, according to executive chef and managing partner Michael Altman. Located ... Read more
NEW EATERY IS EVERYTHING IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE
When Chef Adrianne Calvo opened her eponymous West Kendall restaurant, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, at the tender age of 22, she quickly distinguished herself as one of South Florida’s up-and-coming chefs. Fast forward 12 years and the busy chef known for her flame-colored hair and “Maximum Flavor” approach to cooking is delighting ... Read more
FOOD & WINE PAIRING 101
We have all heard the saying “meats go with red, and fish goes with white,” or some variation of it. Although this is a rule of thumb, the best food and wine pairings are those where a single thing is achieved…. Balance. When choosing what wine to pair with food, the key is to find ... Read more
SPAIN’S TRADITIONS COME TO SOMI
The flare of the iconic Andalusian flamenco dress brings exciting new life at the entrance to our town center shopping & dining district at Sunset Drive and US1. The flamenco dress or gypsy dress is a hallmark of Andalusian culture and a fashion icon. Few traditional clothes are as easily recognized as the flamenco dress. It ... Read more
PORT; IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO LOVE.
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit Portugal for the first time. Not only did I fall in love with the people, food, and land, but also re-discovered the amazingness of Port wine. Port is a fortified wine, most of the times sweet, that is mistakenly thought of as a dessert wine. Yes, ... Read more
CHEF’S TABLE
SELECTIONS BY AREA CHEFS MARHABA Mediterranean Restaurant has been serving the South Miami community traditional Lebanese cuisine dishes since 2002. Located at 5861 Sunset Drive, Marhaba is open seven days for lunch and dinner. VEGETARIAN & VEGAN MEDITERRANEAN DISHES In response to customers’ often inquiries and requests, in a departure from presenting a recipe, Chef/Owner ... Read more
BUSTING COMMON WINE MYTHS
Like with any other subject, myths and misconceptions are always part of the story, and in the wine world, there are A LOT of them. And with so many, where do I begin? A HEAVY BOTTLE, OR A BOTTLE WITH A DEEP PUNT, MUST MEAN THAT THE WINE IS GOOD… This is one of the ... Read more