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Best Miami Spice 2016: Part I

by Kayla Louttit and Yours Truly

 

Miami Spice 2016 is here! The annual promotion, running from August 1 through September 30, offers three-course prix-fixe lunches ($23) and dinners ($39) at many of Miami’s finest restaurants. This year, more than 240 restaurants are participating – the most ever, and up from last year’s 181. Here is Part I of the menus of our picks for the best restaurants to check out in Miami Spice 2016. We selected the more high-end restaurants in town that offered appealing menu selections, as Miami Spice is a wonderful opportunity to try these places without busting the budget. We’ve personally been to them all throughout the year and give them the stamp of approval.  Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3.

 

Pao

Faena Miami Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140

786-655-5630

 

Dinner Only: Sunday through Thursday

 

Dinner Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

Add Caviar To Diver Scallops: White Sturgeon Caviar $50 Or Golden Ossetra Caviar $100

KINILAW hearts of palm, coconut milk & vinegar, red onion, coriander, arbequina oil

EAST SIDE KING CHICKEN sweet chili sauce, roasted banana ketchup

DIVER SCALLOPS oxtail consommé, yuzu kosho,endive and pear marmelade

UNICORN (ADD FOR $20) sea urchin, grilled sweet, corn pudding, kalamansi,chile de árbol, sake aioli

Entree (Select One)

SMOKED SHORT RIB ASADO 72-hour wagyu beef, atchara, kimchi,japanese sweet potato purée

MUSHROOM RICE koshihikari rice, seasonal mushrooms,sake aioli, pickled onions, bitter greens

PAN ROASTED MARKET FISH FILET cilantro, chili patis, atchara, garlic-ginger rice

Dessert (Select One)

CHAMPORADO chocolate rice pudding, roasted tea, chili

BUKO PANDAN young coconut, pandan jelly, milk jam

 

Seaspice

422 Nw North River Drive, Miami, Fl 33128

305-440-4200

 

Lunch: Tuesday through Saturday

Dinner: Tuesday through Friday

 

Lunch Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

YELLOW TOMATO GAZPACHO

FAROE ISLAND SALMON POKE tosaka seaweed, hijiki, ginger, sesame, edamame bonito flake

SOUFFLÉ DE FROMAGE parmesan mornay sauce, tomato confit

Entree (Select One)

OPEN FACE BRISKET MELT juicy brisket, gruyere cheese, smokey maple gastrique, onion straws

TULUM PLANT BOWL red quinoa, heirloom tomatoes, gooseberries, avocado, ice plant, chipotle vinaigrette

SEASPICE FISH & CHIPS atlantic cod, potato ribbons, classic tartar

PESTO PAPPARDELLE toasted pinenuts, orange zest 

Dessert (Select One)

MANGO SCONE rosewater mango, cardamom chantily mango lassi ice cream

VANILLA & CHOCOLATE vanilla flan, bittersweet chocolate sponge, miso butterscotch cream

 

Dinner Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

CAULIFLOWER PANNA COTTA salmon gravlax

SUMMER CORN CHOWDER

CRISP “SEASPICE” SALAD bibb lettuce, pineapple, coconut, citrus vinaigrette

Entree (Select One)

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS coconut milk, lemongrass, thai chili, kaffir lime

GROUPER ESCABECHE petite vegetables, purple sweet potato, warm vinaigrette

SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI calabaza puree

PESTO PAPPARDELLE toasted pinenuts, orange zest

Dessert (Select One)

MANGO SCONE rosewater mango, cardamom chantily mango lassi ice cream

VANILLA & CHOCOLATE vanilla flan, bittersweet chocolate sponge, miso butterscotch cream

 

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

130 Ne 40th St., Miami, Fl 33137

305-573-5550

 

Dinner Only: Sunday through Thursday

 

Dinner Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

GRILLED PEACHES stracciatella, arugula pesto, saba

WOOD ROASTED FLORIDA SHRIMP shaved fennel, citrus, basil

BEEF TONGUE A LA PLANCHA whipped potato, salsa verde

Entree (Select One)

HOUSEMADE BUCATINI rabbit bolognese, porcini fondue, thyme

WOOD OVEN ROASTED SNAPPER chorizo, crushed tomato, chickpeas, saffron aioli, sourdough crostini

SLOW ROASTED SHORT RIB calabaza purée, charred & pickled onions, pumpkin seeds

Dessert

VANILLA KULFI mango, rosewater ginger syrup, pistachios

 

Zuma

Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, Fl 33131

305-577-0277

 

Lunch: Monday through Friday

Dinner: Sunday through Wednesday

 

Lunch Menu

Appetizer (Includes Both)

WHITE MISO SOUP with tofu, wakame and scallion

MIXED LEAF SALAD with asparagus and barley miso dressing

Entree (Select One)

SASHIMI SELECTION with avocado, cucumber, asparagus and salmon roe

GRILLED VEGETABLE DONBURI with fresh truffles and ume boshi

PORK KATSU with citrus salad and nori mayo

ROASTED MAHI with shiso ponzu butter

Dessert (Select One)

MATCHA TRES LECHES with miso honey ice cream

CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME with black sesame and sea salt

 

 

Dinner Menu

Appetizer

Chef’s Selection Of Maki To Share Included

As Well As Choice Of One Of The Following:

TUNA SASHIMI with chili soy, fresh coriander and fresno

GRILLED OCTOPUS with red yuzu kosho, and pickled fennel

SEABASS TEMPURA with umebosi and tensuyu sauce

Entree (Select One)

BABY CHICKEN oven roasted with barley miso

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK with sancho pepper and sweet soy

CHILEAN SEABASS with shishito lime dressing

TRUFFLE DONBURI with mushrooms and japanese vegetables

Dessert (Select One)

MATCHA TRES LECHES with miso honey ice cream

CHOCOLATE POT DE CRÈME with black sesame and sea salt

 

Coya

999 Brickell Ave., Miami, Fl 33131

305-415-9990

 

Lunch: Monday through Friday

Dinner: Monday through Thursday

 

Lunch Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

CEVICHE ECUATORIANO branzino, heirloom tomato, avocado

CROQUETAS DE LUBINA chilean sea bass, garlic, chives

ENSALADA DE QUINOA (V) quinoa, cilantro, mint, pomegranate

LANGOSTINO SIU MAI steamed shrimp dumplings, shiitake, ginger

Entree (Select One)

ARROZ CON PATO crispy duck leg, cilantro rice, pickled vegetables

SALMÓN A LA BRASA salmon, golden beetroot, cucumber, mint

ENSALADA PERUANA CON POLLO mixed greens, chicken, corn, avocado, purple potatoes, tomato

PAPA SECA CON CHAMPIÑONES (V) peruvian dried potatoes, forest mushrooms (add truffle for $10)

Dessert (Enjoy a Tasting of Each Selection)

TORTA DE QUESO coconut cheesecake, mango curd, roasted pineapple ice cream

CARAMELO CON CHOCOLATE Y SORBETE DE FRAMBUESA salted caramel ganache, pisco and raspberry sorbet

 

Dinner Menu

Appetizer (Select One)

CEVICHE ECUATORIANO branzino, heirloom tomato, avocado

SALMÓN TIRADITO seared salmon, avocado, purple potato, rocoto chili

ENSALADA DE QUINOA (V) quinoa, cilantro, mint, pomegranate

CROQUETAS DE LUBINA chilean sea bass, garlic, chives

Entree (Select One)

CHICHARRÓN DE CERDO josper pork belly, fennel, smoked chili, mint

ARROZ CON PATO crispy duck leg, cilantro rice, pickled vegetables

BRANZINO mediterranean sea bass, fingerling potatoes, fennel salad

PAPA SECA CON CHAMPIÑONES (V) peruvian dried potatoes, forest mushrooms (add truffle for $10)

Dessert (Enjoy a Tasting of Each Selection)

TORTA DE QUESO coconut cheesecake, mango curd, roasted pineapple ice cream

CARAMELO CON CHOCOLATE Y SORBETE DE FRAMBUESA salted caramel ganache, pisco and raspberry sorbet

CHICHA MORADA peruvian purple corn colada, summer berries, shortbread

Karen Escalera

Karen Escalera

3 Responses

  1. We tried the Coya lunch yesterday and it was fantastic!
    Thanks for sorting through all those menus and I look forward to your next recommendations.

  2. My friend and I enjoyed the prix fixe $35. lunch at Caviar Russe.
    The food and service were perfect! Ambiance classy and gorgeous.
    We would go back again.

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