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Pastis Miami, My Birthday Lunch Spot

The restaurant where I feel as if I’m in New York is Pastis Miami. It’s Parisian in ambiance and look, buzzy, and the patrons, though dressed more casual than at Pastis’ Manhattan restaurant, seem to have a New York vibe. I’ve been there multiple times for lunch celebrating my birthday (my friends like it too), and have always enjoyed the whole experience, of course, along with the delicious food.
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For Salmon Lovers!

Bet this is a surprise to you – sure was to me, a major salmon processing factory in Medley, Florida, only one of two in the US. It’s owned by MOWI salmon and it’s 100,000 square feet, employs 800 people and is the place where salmon arrives fresh from 7 different origins (Chile, Norway, Canada, Pharoe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, and Scotland). You’ll want to know about this company if you’re a salmon lover, as they package individual portions with tasty, varied gourmet preparations that are ready to be cooked straight away.
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KoKo, From the Owners of Bakan

New Mexican restaurant KoKo Coconut Grove, like its sister Bakan in Wynwood, is the kind of place you’ll go once and come back to multiple times, much as my foodie friends have done. I  went to check it out since Bakan is a fave Mexican restaurant in Miami, and I found the food at KoKo yummy, and the place comfortable and attractive.  And another plus, while you're in the neighborhood, a few blocks away is the new outpost of cult bagel place, El Bagel in Coco Walk.
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Best Desserts in Miami 2023

My best desserts in Miami 2023, start drooling. They're an internationally inspired group, but thankfully all you can get in Miami. Have a look! To learn more about the restaurants, click on their name. If you missed my best dishes of the year, click here. And there's a last minute addition to the best list, an extraordinary lasagna corn tortilla with chicken I devoured in Antigua, Guatemala yesterday. Read about it at the end of this post.
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Best Dishes of 2023

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Eating News – December 2023

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Ostrow French Brasserie, A New Find

There hadn’t been many new restaurants that caught my eye this summer, but that changed lately, and now I’m on a roll, especially with a favorite category, chef owner/operated restaurants. First Tam Tam and now Ostrow French brasserie in Buena Vista. On a recent visit, my friend and I agreed everything was delicious and just different enough to be exciting (all made in house), the ambiance stylish, and the service excellent. And then there’s a surprise.
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Tam Tam, a Winner

One of my hands down new favorite restaurants is Vietnamese eatery  Tâm Tâm in downtown Miami. The food is downright exciting, eclectic and  different from the usual pho and spring roll offerings (which aren’t offered here). Owners Harrion and Vietnamese native Pham pay homage to Pham’s upbringing in Saigon. Previous to opening their restaurant in May they had a popup residency in  1-800 Lucky and subsequent popups around the city.
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Updated: Farmers Markets Miami — Some With Delivery

It's that time of year, the start of the season for Miami Farmers Markets and home grown produce. Just in time, too, for the holidays.   With a large selection of farms to choose from, you can try a different one each weekend.  Many offer on-line ordering and delivery options. 
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Casa Xabi, a Neighborhood Gem

As planned, I made it to Casa Xabi Spanish Basque restaurant for dinner. For those who didn’t read my earlier post about Xabier Oteiza, he was the chef at Sapore di Mare whose cuisine I enjoyed on multiple occasions, and before the summer opened his own restaurant in Coconut Grove. Xabi has an impressive background having worked in Michelin starred restaurants in his native Spain and in Mexico City where his brother heads up one of the top ranked restaurants in the country.
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