Miami Spice 2014 is around the corner, as in August and September. Here is Part I, specials from three of some of my favorite Miami restaurants . I’ve starred those that I’ve written about in the past. I’ll be visiting some of these and reporting on them in coming weeks. And check out Part II, 6 more as well.
1.Milos by Costas Spiliadas*
730 1st St Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 604-6800
Reservations recommended.
Lunch at $23 Daily
APPETIZER (CHOOSE ONE)
GREEK MEZE PLATE tarama, tzatziki, htipiti, manouri cheese, olives & cherry tomatoes.
CANADIAN CLASSIC milos smoke-cured salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers & sesame bagel
GREEK SALAD tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber, red & white onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese
ENTREE (CHOOSE ONE)
DORADO ROYALE Mediterranean sea bream with steamed vegetables
HONJAKE SALMON with steamed vegetables
SHRIMP SAGANAKI with cous cous, feta and tomato sauce
BIGEYE TUNA with baby beets & almond skordalia
DESSERT (CHOOSE ONE)
FRESH FRUIT PLATE
“THE REAL GREEK YOGURT” with thyme honey
Dinner at $39 Daily
APPETIZER (CHOOSE ONE)
ROUBINI PESTROFA duo of sashimi and tartar finished with fresno chilis, olive oil, afrala, lime zest, lemon zest and micro arugula.
GREEK SALAD tomatoes, English cucumber, green bell peppers, red and white onion, kalamata olive and feta cheese
CHARCOAL GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS sashimi quality octopus with grilled Holland bell peppers & assorted mushrooms
CRISPY COD BITES with skordalia, spicy tartar sauce and micro basil
ENTREE (CHOOSE ONE)
DORADO ROYALE Mediterranean sea bass, simply grilled & served with steamed vegetables
LAMB CHOPS charbroiled & served with steamed vegetables and fried potatoes
HONJAKE SALMON grilled with steamed vegetables
GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATE holland bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, yellow squash, cipollini onions, baby fennel, haloumi cheese, cous cous, and “The Real Greek Mint Yogurt
DESSERT (CHOOSE ONE)
“THE REAL GREEK YOGURT” with thyme honey
KARIDOPITA walnut cake
FRESH FRUIT platter of the season’s best fresh fruit
2.Juvia
1111 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8272
Lunch at $23 Daily
APPETIZER (CHOOSE ONE)
KOREAN BOX tomato-avocado salad
TUNA BOX tomato-avocado salad
CHICKEN BOX mushroom-onions
VEGETARIAN BOX tomato-avocado salad
ENTREE (CHOOSE ONE)
KOREAN BOX short ribs, jasmine rice
TUNA BOX seared Tuna, jasmine rice
CHICKEN BOX chicken vadouvan, jasmine rice
VEGETARIAN BOX market mushroons, jasmine rice
DESSERT (CHOOSE ONE)
KOREAN BOX daily sweet
TUNA BOX daily sweet
CHICKEN BOX daily sweet
VEGETARIAN BOX daily sweet
3. 1826 Restaurant & Lounge*
1826 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 763-8860
Dinner at $39 Monday through Saturday
APPETIZER (CHOOSE ONE)
SNACKS: LEEK CROQUETTE with petit basque, potato and black truffle
SNACKS: SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE with chive, caviar, and pain de midi
SNACKS: HEN EGG CUSTARD with black garlic custard, guanciale and basil
SNACKS: BEEF TARTARE CORNETS with red onion, celeraic and horseradish
YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE & CHARRED with heirloom tomato, black olive and basil
FLORIDA AVOCADO SALAD with grapefruit, hearts of palm and citrus emulsion
RABBIT
ENTREE (CHOOSE ONE)
SWEET CORN & GARGANELLI PASTA with summer squash, black truffle and spring onions
YOUNG CHICKEN ROASTED with polenta, orange and spring vegetable fricasse
FLORIDA GROUPER POACHED with shrimp, saffron and potatoes
DESSERT (CHOOSE ONE)
DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE Grand Marnier hazelnut ice cream and beurre noisette
PASSION FRUIT SEMIFREDDO with coconut, greek yogurt and basil
