Showing posts with label Miami Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miami Beach. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Pasha's Mediterranean Cuisine - South Beach, Brickell, Design District

Pasha’s serves natural Mediterranean cuisine and is one of the healthiest restaurants in Brickell Miami. They have a great menu dedicated to all dieters. All of the ingredients in their meals are natural and their food contains no trans fat, additives, preservatives or msg. Try smoothies such as the Mango Lassi and the Peanut Butter Cup. Pasha also offers catering services to parties, corporate gatherings and other types of events upon request.
The menu has something for everyone, from fresh salads, soups, wraps, and filling platters with rice, veggies, and flavorful grilled meats.  On my most recent visit, I ordered my usual - Choban salad topped with chicken shish kebab skewers and a whole wheat pita on the side.  The salad consists of tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onions, and Kalamata olives, marinated in heart healthy extra virgin olive oil and Mediterranean herbs. For an extra charge I added Feta cheese and the Shish Kebab Skewers (charbroiled marinated chicken breast chunks with grilled peppers and onions).  You can also top the salad with Vegetarian Falafel, Beef, or Salmon kebabs.  Other dishes worth mentioning are the lentil soup, tabbouleh, and spinach borek (flaky pastry with spinach and cheese filling).

In 2004 Dr. Arthur Agatston published its successful South Beach Diet Cook Book with recipes from a select handful upscale restaurants from New York and Miami.  Pasha’s is the only fast casual restaurant to be part of this selection.  The book which became a New York Times Best Seller with over 3 million books sold worldwide proclaimed “Pasha’s serves healthy and delicious Mediterranean food, proving once again the two are never mutually exclusive”

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Eden South Beach "Sip, Taste, Drink, Discover The Garden of Eden"

Eden South Beach is a sensuous experience of food, drink, nightlife and culture, featuring Seasonal Cuisine by renowned Chef Christopher Lee.

With one-of-a-kind settings, featuring the candle lit "Garden of Eden," an intimate outdoor lounge and an airy dining room with an open-theater kitchen; Eden South Beach has the perfect combination to See and Be Seen.

Originally from New York and currently a Miami Beach resident, owner Larry Rizzo developed this multi-scene concept and is present nightly to welcome guests to the Eden experience. The Garden of Eden also provides for a lounge setting, with live music, perfect for social hours or after dinner cocktails. But there is more to the Garden of Eden that meets the eye, each specialty cocktail and entrée, is infused by an array of fresh herbs and forbidden fruits handpicked from the Garden.SIP. TASTE. DRINK. DISCOVER- SAVOUR THE GARDEN OF EDEN

Chef Christopher Lee began his career at age 14 in his hometown on Long Island, "I always had that sort of sixth sense about food," Lee says. "I always knew that I wanted to be a Chef. In high school, I used to ditch classes just to watch cooking shows on TV."

Lee Graduated from the prestigious California Culinary Academy and then went on to hone his culinary talents in some of the country's most prestigious restaurants, including New York City's Restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges, and San Francisco's Fifth Floor.  As Sous Chef at New York's Oceana, where he worked under Cornelius Gallagher, Lee was integral in redefining the restaurant's approach to the elegant dining experience. Awarded three stars by the New York Times, the New York Post proclaimed Oceana to be "The city's best seafood restaurant."

Selected by Gotham Bar and Grill's Alfred Portale to be the chef de cuisine at Stephen Starr's remake of the legendary Striped Bass in Philadelphia, Lee quickly rose to the position of Executive Chef, putting his personal style on all culinary aspects of the restaurant. Under his direction, Striped Bass received widespread critical acclaim, including a highly coveted Four Bells review from the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Best New American Restaurant 2004" in Travel + Leisure, and Gourmet selected it as one of the country's top restaurants in 2006.

In 2005, Lee was named the James Beard Foundations' "Rising Star Chef of the Year," and in 2006 was among Food and Wine's "Top Ten Best New Chefs." Returning to New York as Executive Chef of Gilt, Lee earned the restaurant two Michelin stars. In December 2008, Lee was selected by Charlie Palmer to take command of Aureole's kitchen, just in time for the restaurant's spring landmark move to the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park. "Christopher Lee could not be a better fit for Aureole with his modern American palate, New York roots and bold approach to flavors and wine," says Palmer.

Since the grand opening, Chef Lee has brought unparalleled success to Aureole including a 29 food rating in Zagat, the highest in NYC for 2009. Additionally, Chef Lee was a contestant on the premiere season of Bravo's Top Chef Masters and is currently the consulting chef for Orange County Choppers Roadhouse, a full service restaurant, bar, microbrewery, and entertainment experience based on the extraordinarily popular Orange County Choppers brand.



Philosophy, In addition to the following the seasons and the latest culinary trends, Lee finds inspiration in abstract art, which is evident in his plating techniques. Rather than building presentations in the center of the plate, Lee prefers to use the lines, spaces, colors and shapes of the various components of a dish to create a new abstract dining aesthetic. Through juxtaposing soft and crunchy textures, and sweet and sour flavors, Lee's creations give diners a different experience with each bite.

Hours of Operation:

Mon - Sat: 11:30 am-2:00 am
Sun: 11:30 am-12:00 am


Location:
Eden South Beach
210 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Reservations:  305.397.8760
http://www.edensouthbeach.com/



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Thursday, March 10, 2011

DolceVino Ristorante @ The Claridge Hotel Miami Beach "2 for 1 Happy Hour Friday's"


What’s new in Miami Beach? DolceVino @ The Claridge Hotel, the newest Italian reastaurant on the Beach.

It is a collaboration between Luca and Andrea, 2 friends that worked togheter for years at PIOLA and have a combined experience of 30 years in the food service.

Both Italian, Luca comes from Modena, in the Emilia Romagna region, famous for the Tortellini, Lasagna, Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto di Parma and Ferrari !!! He started working in restaurants at the young age of 16 going through jobs in Porto Cervo and Marbella (Spain), he then came to the United States and worked as a waiter in PIOLA Hallandale where he became the manager. In the beginning of 2010 he moved to PIOLA  Brickell where he was the manager until he left to open DolceVino.

Andrea comes from the Friuli region in the north east of Italy, very close to Austria and Slovenia, always a food lover started working in Cortina D’Ampezzo as a bartender. In 2001 he moved to Miami Beach where he worked for PIOLA until 2006. After that he went on to help setup and open PIOLA in Washington DC, PIOLA in Hallandale FL and PIOLA in Brickell FL. He also worked for PIOLA in New York as a manager. From 2006 to 2008 he also managed the locations in Brickell and Hallandale while overseeing construction of PIOLA Naples FL. By May 2008 he left PIOLA and in September started working at Balans on Lincoln Road where he stayed until May 2010 when he left and began searching to open his own restaurant, which turned out to be DolceVino in November of the same year.

DolceVino offers an interesting mix of classical Italian cuisine and some local flavor.

Hours of Operation:
Open 7 Days
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
7:30 am to 11 am

Happy Hour Friday's!
6 pm to 7:30 pm
2 for 1 Drinks!

Location:
DolceVino Ristorante
@ The Claridge Hotel
3500 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
Restaurant:  (305) 532-9115  http://www.dolcevinomiami.com/
Reservations: Click Here
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Sunlight Miami "New Restaurant on Lincoln Road"

By Astrid Becker, General Manager, Sunlight Miami

I want to introduce our new restaurant, Sunlight Miami. We are bringing a new concept on healthy eating to Lincoln Rd, with gourmet salads and sandwiches that you can customize with over than 60 fresh and natural ingredients, many of them organic. Fresh fruit juices and smoothies are also a main offering of our menu, in exciting combinations and made with no sugar added.  You can find more information about us on our website – http://www.sunlight-miami.com/.


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Thursday, January 6, 2011

Tobacco Road "Miami's Oldest Bar"

By Renee Chapple, About.com Guide

Great food and live entertainment in typical no-frills dive bar style.

Pros

•Greasy hamburgers that are good for the soul
•Lobster night rocks
•Great live entertainment

Cons

•Service problems occasionally
•Don't even think about using the restrooms

Hey folks, get ready for the time of your life at Tobacco Road. Tobacco Road is a restaurant, bar, blues club, eclectic music spot, and meeting place for generations of people from every walk of life. This is not only one of the best bars and restaurants in Miami, it is the oldest. Established in 1912 they are quickly closing in on the century mark. No place stays in business for 100 years if it doesn’t have a ton of great things to offer.
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Like any place that has been around for a while, Tobacco Road too has gone through some hard times. Yet today some of the world’s finest blues and jazz musicians perform here with regularity. Just a sampling of those includes: Koko Taylor (also known as the Queen of Blues), national blues treasure John Lee Hooker, George Clinton (self-proclaimed Emperor of Funk), Dave Bromberg, and blues master guitarist and New Orleans own, Dr. John.

Tobacco Road has an eclectic a crowd as it does entertainment, food and drinks. On any given day they have tourists from all walks of life rubbing elbows with celebrities, professionals and famous sports figures with live local bands and live music 7 days a week.

The history of Tobacco Road itself is cool. The Road started and remains a neighborhood watering hole, but today with a little bit of international flavor. The Road has lived from The Capone Era, to the era of the cocaine wars, to the soaring success of South Beach and re-gentrification of Miami’s Brickell area. The Road was once even fronted as a bakery and sold hooch in the back. The speakeasy gave way to gambling, a gay bar, a strip joint, and finally back to blues bar and fantastic hang out. Come toss back a few where Capone and “Tony Montana” characters hung out, be surrounded by black and white photos and décor from the generations! Contribution By http://www.mostinterestingdestinations.com/

Description
•Miami's oldest bar, operated continuously since 1912
•Colorful history, including time as a speakeasy, gambling den, gay bar, strip joint and blues bar
•Great dive bar food at reasonable prices

Guide Review - Tobacco Road - Miami's Oldest Bar

An old-time favorite, Tobacco Road was established in 1912 and has a somewhat shady history of run-ins with local law enforcement authorities. That said, it's the absolute best place in town to find a huge greasy hamburger and you're liable to hear some of the best live blues music in the country while you're dining.

The menu includes typical bar fare, including a great greasy cheeseburger. If you're looking for a healthy meal, The Road is definitely not the place to go. However, if you're looking for a great burger and a beer at a decent price, you'll love this joint. They run several weekly specials that draw regular crowds:
•Tuesday is Lobster Night - Get a 1 1/4 pound Maine lobster with mashed potatoes and slaw for $12.49
•Wednesday is Ribs Night - All you can eat ribs with fries, potato or salad for $10.99
•Thursday is Steak Night - Get a 16 oz T-bone with salad and fries or potato for $10.99

Note that all of the weekly specials come with a two-drink minimum.

If you're a Miami resident and you haven't been to Tobacco Road at least once, you're missing an important part of your Miami cultural experience! If you're visiting town, make a stop at The Road for a great filling meal and a few drinks.
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Tobacco Road, Miami's Oldest Bar, is located at:
Open Til' 5 A.M.
626 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Ph: 305.374.1198
http://www.tobacco-road.com/

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

De Rodriguez Cuba


Our motto at De Rodriguez Cuba is, “Who Lives Better Than Us”, and I want you, our friends, to feel the same way. I thank you for dining with us.  Chef Rodriguez "Godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine" and James Beard award winning chef with newly opened upscale Cuban restaurant in the heart of South Beach.


Our goal is to be the # 1 Cuban restaurant in Miami so if you enjoy your experience please give us a shout out on Zagat or other social media outlets such as Yelp, City Search, Facebook or Twitter. If you are not a member of Zagat please become one. If you were not pleased with your experience please tell us what we can do improve.
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Coming soon! ALL NEW "De Rodriguez Ocean Restaurant & Lounge". In the Bentley Hilton Hotel - across from Prime 112. I look forward to serving you there - in an entirely New way.
– Chef Douglas Rodriguez

Supper Club

“D-Rod’s Supper Club" is an underground gathering of Miami’s most influential figures hosted by celebrity chef Douglas Rodriguez at his restaurant, De Rodriguez Cuba in South Beach. The city’s most elite members of society are extended an invitation to enjoy a cocktail hour followed by a multi-course meal with wine pairings while discussing hot button issues affecting the metropolitan area and beyond. Held every other Tuesday of the month, the dinners are intimate with around ten guests each Supper Club.

Quote from Doug:

"Reality television hasn’t given the best impression of Miami and it’s unfortunate because our city is full of brilliant minds – in every industry imaginable – art, food, fashion, finance, and real estate to name a few. I really want Miami to shine as one of the world’s leading cities, and I think we might just be able to with D-Rod’s Supper Club” – Chef Douglas Rodriguez

Hours of Operation:

Monday 6 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 6 PM - 11 PM
Friday - Saturday 6 PM - 12 AM
Sunday  12 PM - 10 PM
Live Music:
Thursdays
Rotating Musicians
8PM - Close
Friday / Saturday
Martin Loza - Guitar Soloist
8PM - Close

De Rodriguez Cuba
At Astor Hotel
956 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:  305.672.3763.

Website: http://www.drodriguezcuba.com/

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