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Sweet Manifesto: Where Classic Desserts Meet Modern Twists

Robert Gonzalez, Pastry Chef of Sweet Manifesto has serious credentials. We’re talking coming from a family of pastry chefs and former pastry chef for the Myles Restaurant Group owners of Prime 112, Prime Fish and others. His desserts at Sweet Manifesto are seriously delicious, and varied. They include not just cakes with four or five layers, but also cookies, bars, breads (mostly sweet breads), parfaits and others. He does the classic desserts, but also innovative takes on nostalgic favorites, like the Sweet Chocolate Manifesto with chocolate cake, Nutella filling, chocolate ganache, hot cacao pudding and double chocolate chip dough. pistachio baklava made as a cheesecake; pineapple upside down;  carrot and red velvet; and  the favorite kids birthday cake,  Celebration with sprinkles and confetti candy. Find them in the Shahs of Kabob in several locations in the city.
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Exceptional: New Lafayette Miami

It’s almost unprecedented that Mr. W and I find all the dishes we eat in a restaurant exceptional along with the ambiance and service. New Lafayette Miami from the owner of Miami Beach’s opulent restaurant Queen describes themselves as “blending the allure of speakeasy culture with the refinement of European elegance promising an extraordinary culinary journey”. This is no hyperbole. And though they say they’re a steakhouse, you can find more for non meat eaters.
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Best Asian Markets

By Eleanor Hoh: As a cooking instructor, I'm always on the hunt for the best Asian markets and there’s a core of really good ones in South Florida. Here are my five “go to” places offering everything from Chinese and Korean to Filipino and Indian. Depending on the place, they sell seasonings, sauces, prepared foods, fresh produce, fresh fish, meats, baked goods, frozen dim sum and in some cases even a place to eat in. My motto is to always eat first, then shop, so I’ve mentioned nearby restaurants to make your shopping experience even more enjoyable! With the growing interest in Asian cuisine, these markets are continually updating their inventory to offer the latest and greatest ingredients so they are places you’ll want to return to.  Read on until the end for a good deal on her terrific Wok Star Kit.
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Eating News – September 2024

Live and Dine event at the Design District with 25% off for readers, novel cocktail and croqueta pairing,  Taste of the Caribbean festival with special activities at Fairchild, iconic New York bagel spot comes to South Florida, restaurant openings and closings and more in Eating News for September 2024.
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Dine Out Lauderdale ’24: Deals in Over 140 Restaurants

Why not expand your South Florida culinary horizon this summer and check out some of Fort Lauderdale's finest restaurants and eateries.  Visit Lauderdale makes it more affordable with  “Dine Out Lauderdale” restaurant months. From now to September 30, over 140 restaurants throughout the destination will feature menus at $35, $45, $55 or a luxe option for $75 to please every palate. I've highlighting participating restaurants I've been to and their deals.  Check out my suggestions to combine a meal with an outing to make it a day. Discover Fort Lauderdale's Culinary Gems: Top Picks for Dine Out Lauderdale 2024"
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Capriotti’s In Miami: Unveiling My Favorite Sub

You may have remembered that I wrote about Capriotti’s which has my favorite sandwich in the world, an Italian submarine (“sub”). The shop started in Wilmington, Delaware where I grew up and, together with Philly and New Jersey are the epicenter of the sub world. It then spread around the country. It’s one of President Biden’s favorite sandwich shops too by the way. Thanks to Instagram I found out they have an outpost in Miami Gardens and a new one in Plantation so off Mr. W and I went. And by the way,they’re offering 20% off on online delivery for my readers, so stay tuned until the end.
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Revisiting a Miami Quality Classic: Pascal’s on Ponce

Pascal Oudin, Chef and Proprietaire of his namesake Pascals on Ponce, will celebrate the French restaurant’s 25th anniversary in 2025.  He has customers who have been coming for as many as 20 years, and others who are weekly regulars, like the owners of a major insurance company who come every Monday night and bring their own wine in corkage free Mondays. Trained by legends Roger Verge and Alain Ducasse, what’s the key to his appeal or we should say “keys”? (but first, news flash, he’s participating in Miami Spice for lunch and dinner)!
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Amalfi Llama: Coastal Cuisines of Italy and Patagonia

Amalfi Llama has quite the pedigree – the family restaurant of Argentine soccer star Leo Messi. He even has a dish named for him, the Milamessi. My friend and I agreed we could understand why he likes it: it has an attractive, casually elegant ambiance with a California sensibility; delicious comfort food menu items paying homage to the coastal cuisines of Patagonia, Argentina and Italy; and friendly, attentive service. And just announced, they're participating in Miami Spice for lunch and dinner.
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Chef Peter Vauthy Raises the Bar for Miami Spice at RED

Executive Chef and Proprietaire Peter Vauthy goes all out whatever he does. I’ve experienced his passion in action having dined at  and enjoyed his RED steakhouse in Miami Beach multiple times over the years. This year  he outdoes himself in his three Miami Spice menus – RED Classics, Seafood Weeks and Taste of Italy – that not only have exciting menu selections, but also deliver on the taste and quality. It has to be one of the best Spice offerings in town. Plus, there are enticing week day promotions especially on beverage. Spice dinner is $68 per person plus tax and tip and is offered from August 1 through September.
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Eating News – August 2024

Lots to tell this month  including handy consumer shopping tips, sip and social happy hours, calligraphy class with your dinner at a popular Asian hot spot, German baked goods online, and of course new restaurant openings and closings in this month's Eating News.
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