{"id":14185,"date":"2017-04-06T07:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T14:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=14185"},"modified":"2017-04-06T07:53:51","modified_gmt":"2017-04-06T14:53:51","slug":"whats-new-in-town-aprilmay-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/whats-new-in-town-aprilmay-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT\u2019S NEW IN TOWN \u2013 April\/May 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

Nittaya Wongputter, Tommy & Ashtin Zoobharasee<\/p><\/div>\n

EAST THAI & NOODLES<\/b>
\nWith a traditional Buddhist blessing held a week prior to their opening in February, a void in the international cuisine choices in SOMI has now been filled with EAST Thai & Noodles.<\/p>\n

Origin Asian Bistro, which included more of a fusion cuisine with sushi offerings, preceded EAST for many years here in South Miami until they moved to their Key Biscayne restaurant.<\/p>\n

EAST Thai & Noodles chef\/ownerTommy Zoobharasee has been in the hospitality industry for some thirty years and was manager of the Origin Asian Bistro on Key Biscayne.\u00a0 He is related to the owners of Origin, and for the past three years has operated EAST restaurant at 8384 Bird Road.<\/p>\n

Tommy\u2019s wife and daughter also graciously prepare food and serve dinners.<\/p>\n

\"\"Thai food is internationally famous.\u00a0 The ideal Thai meal is a harmonious blend of the spicy, the subtle, the sweet and sour, and is meant to be equally satisfying to eye, nose and palate.<\/p>\n

The proper Thai meal should consist of a soup, a curry dish with condiments, a dip with accompanying fish and vegetables. A spiced salad may replace the curry dish. The soup can also be spicy, but the curry should be replaced by non-spiced items. There must be a harmony of tastes and textures within individual dishes\u00a0and the entire meal.<\/p>\n

Enjoy SOMI\u2019s newest flavor. \u00a0EAST Thai & Noodles is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.\u00a0Delivery service is available.<\/p>\n

5904 South Dixie Hwy. |\u00a0 786.542.5213<\/p>\n

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Julain Mus (right) with La Pizza manager Valentin Heredia.<\/p><\/div>\n

LA PIZZA<\/b>
\nIt\u2019s all in the crust, whether a 13\u201d Roman or Neapolitan style or a 17\u201d Brooklyn style crust, La Pizza is the place to go in town for a hand-crafted pizza right out of the wood\u00a0burning oven.<\/p>\n

Owner and certified pizza maker is Julian Mus from Nice.\u00a0 His family has lived in the city of Grasse for the past four hundred years, and are rose producers.\u00a0 Grasse is in southern Provence , and has had a prospering perfume industry since the end of the 18th century – Grasse is the center of the French perfume industry and is known as la capitale mondiale des parfums.\u00a0 It produces over two-thirds of France\u2019s natural aromas (for perfume and for\u00a0food flavourings).<\/p>\n

Julian\u2019s family all enjoy cooking, and have both Italian\/French, which Julian refers to as \u201cSouth French Food.\u201d\u00a0 He received a certification for pizza craftsman in France and\u00a0cooked in France for the past three years before coming state-side.<\/p>\n

The perfection of the pizza is in the dough and the preparation of the dough, which takes three days to make. Each particular crust is baked in the wood oven with the heat regulated for the style of pizza, as for example, the Neapolitan is baked at a\u00a0high temperature.<\/p>\n

\"\"La Pizza uses only premium ingredients, Italian flour, tomatoes, olive oil and prosciutto.\u00a0 The customer gets to enjoy a high quality crafted pizza at an inexpensive price.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a casual location, one block directly north of Sunset Drive, right off US1, and a great fit for families or UM students.<\/p>\n

La Pizza is open seven days and have lunch specials and great daily specials, like a $5 13\u201d pizza on Tuesdays \u2013 can\u2019t go wrong with that!!\u00a0 La Pizza has great fresh salads and sandwiches and an excellent selection of wines and beer.\u00a0 Buon appetito!<\/p>\n

5840 SW 71 Street |\u00a0 305.763.8037<\/p>\n

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\"\"TACO CRAFT<\/b>
\nTell\u2019em Nic sent you\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

Welcome to Mercado Negro, a darkened hidden bar behind Taco Craft.<\/p>\n

One of the area\u2019s only mezcalerias, this speakeasy-themed bar within the restaurant is another in the win column for\u00a0JEY Hospitality\u2019s partners Marc Falsetto and Charles Hazlett.<\/p>\n

Enter through a concealed door at the rear of the restaurant, and expect to appreciate a bar program which focuses on mezcal, the oldest and finest of Mexican spirits.\u00a0 More than fifty types of mezcal, a spirit distilled from a mash made from the steamed hearts of various species of agave are available.\u00a0 Fire-roasting the agave hearts in giant earthen pits before distillation, gives the mescal its trademark smoky flavor.<\/p>\n

Unlike the restaurant, which features lime-green accents and colorful wall murals, Mercado Negro instead offers a darker decor, with purple damask wallpaper, wall murals, and a 14-seat concrete bar.\u00a0 A lounge-style seating area with sofas also give guests a sense of exclusivity and privacy.\u00a0 Mercado Negro is open Thursday through Saturday.<\/p>\n

5829 SW 73 Street | 305.668.5612<\/p>\n

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Ortal and Alessandra assist styling customers at Restless Soul<\/p><\/div>\n

RESTLESS SOUL<\/b>
\nWith a successful \u201claid-back luxury\u201d boutique in Aventura, owners Shaun & Pamela Donnenfeld opened their second mutlibrand athleisure boutique on Sunset Drive in\u00a0mid-March.<\/p>\n

Known for its \u201crefined leisure wear\u201d Restless Soul carries the essentials of a stylish, active and comfortable wardrobe.\u00a0 The very trendy city color vibe of grey, black, olive and white are found on the racks.\u00a0 The clothing is fashionable and easily translates from the gym to everyday life. Items include sports bras, leggings, shorts, sweaters, jackets,\u00a0tees, bags, etc.<\/p>\n

Restless Soul carries the most popular and well-known athleisure brands such as\u00a0Alo Yoga, Koral, Varley, Splits 59 and many more…\u00a0 They also carry casual clothing,\u00a0such as soft button down shirts, stylish everyday dresses and shorts.<\/p>\n

Restless Soul strives to bring women a selection of sophisticated possibilities curated for women on the go who want to feel stylish and confident.\u00a0 Restless is active, soul is quiet and the two combine for a great look.<\/p>\n

The boutique is open Monday-Friday from 10a \u2013 6p, and Saturday from 10a \u2013 5p.<\/p>\n

5828 Sunset Drive | 786.488.2399<\/p>\n

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