When cultures meet, one of the best things to happen is a magical exchange and the eventual melding of cuisines. In our Town Center, eating establishments feature the flavors of countries ranging from Japan to Venezuela. The variety of international flavors runs the gamut from comfort food, and fine dining, to wonderful snacks to relish from the early hours of the morning to late at night.
Unfold here to see a photo sampling of local favorites, signature dishes, and “must try” foods available right here that don’t require a flight out of town or a passport. Here, it is a simple matter to treat your palate to exotic foods from Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and South America. And not to ignore the truly inventive and honest tastes of our own “melting pot” of the good old U.S.A.
Additional dishes may be found online at www.somimag.loc.
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1. PORTUGAL – Bacalhau Assado na Brasa – Old Lisbon . 5837 Sunset Drive
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2. FRANCE – Moules Marinieres, Frites – Café Pastis . 7310 Red Road
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3. VENEZUELA – Arepa Cahapa – European Corner . 5889 SW 73 Street
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4. ITALY – Pappardella Verdi e Bianche a Funghi Porcini – Emilio’s Casa Toscana . 1569 Sunset Drive
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5. PERU – Choritos A La Chalaca – MIXT Peruvian Japanese Cuisine . 7209 SW 59 Avenue
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6. LEBANON – Shanklish – Khoury’s . 5887 SW 73 Street
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7. ITALY/PERU – Tortelloni Aji de Gallina – Trattoria Sole . 5894 Sunset Drive
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8. CUBA – Vaca Frita – Casa Larios . 5859 SW 73 Street
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9. JAPAN – Dragon Roll, Bubble Tea & Sushi Tacos – Sushi Maki . 5812 Sunset Drive
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10. CHINA – Mushu with vegetables – New Chinatown . 5958 South Dixie Hwy.
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11. USA – Prime Rib with baked potato – FOX’S Sherron Inn . 6030 South Dixie Hwy.
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12. IRELAND – Fish & Chips – The Irish Times . 5850 Sunset Drive
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13. SPAIN – Huevos Estrellados – Barceloneta . 5850-B Sunset Drive
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14. USA – Southern Shrimp & Grits – Whisk Gourmet . 5850 Sunset Drive
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15. CHINA – Wok Cooking – Wok Masters . 7382 SW 56 Avenue