Foodies rejoice as Miami Spice restaurants 2015 is here. From now through September 30, enjoy special three-course lunch and dinner menus from some of Miami’s finest restaurants at the attractive price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. In some cases there are specially priced wine selections and cocktails as well. Here is my guide to the best of Miami Spice 2015, menus of my seven picks. Stay tuned for Part II tomorrow.
1. The Bazaar by José Andrés
SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-455-2999
Dinner Only: Sunday through Thursday
Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
‘BAGELS AND LOX’ (salmon roe, dill cream cheese*)
CONE OF LA SERENA CHEESE (membrillo, walnut dust)
GAZPACHO PATRICIA (tomatoes, cucumbers, bread, sherry vinegar)
BAO CON LECHÓN (chinese bun, pork belly)
KUEH PAI TI (singapore’s favorite street food – shrimp, peanuts, chili sauce*)
Entrée (Select Any THREE Dishes from the Below)
*Note: These are tapas-style small plates that are broken down into themes by Bazaar.
SERRANO HAM AND CATALAN STYLE BREAD catalan-style toasted bread, tomato served with Serrano ham
VERDURAS
patatas bravas fried potatoes, spicy tomato sauce, alioli
escalivada with blue cheese asturias meets catalonia, josé’s two loves!
endive goat cheese, oranges, marcona almonds, orange dressing
papas canarias salty wrinkled potatoes, mojo verde, mojo rojo
CARNES Y MARISCOS
croquetas de pollo chicken béchamel fritters
cuban coffee rubbed churrasco passion fruit
fish en papillote alcaparrado sauce, crispy quinoa
chistorras patatas fritas quince alioli
sautéed shrimp garlic, parsley, lemon, guindilla pepper, spicy brava sauce
clams leche de tigre, fresno chile*
secreto iberico iberico mashed potatoes, catalan-style toasted bread with tomato $30 supplement
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
watermelon and tomato skewers pistachios, caramelized tomatoes
yuca ‘churros’ with peanut butter and ‘garden of ian’ honey
brussels sprouts lemon purée, apricots, grapes, lemon air, banana
Dessert (Select One)
KEY LIME PIE (josé’s way)
S’MORE-CHOCOLATE CAKE (toasted marshmallow, caramelized banana and peanut butter ice-cream)
PALETAS (chef’s daily selection)
2. STK Miami
2311 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-604-6988
Dinner Only: Sunday through Thursday
Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
BEET SALAD spiced greek yogurt, pistachio, pea shoots
CRISPY PORK BELLY pea puree, pickled veggies, shiso
SALMON 2 WAYS finger lime, pickled chili, yuzu, heart of palm
Entrée (Select One)
BUTTERMILK FRIED POUSSIN mango slaw, chili remoulade
GULF ROCK SHRIMP jalapeno cheddar grits
GRILLED RIBEYE roasted sweet peppers, charred scallions, roasted corn
Dessert (Select One)
TROPICAL SORBET local fruit
CHOCOLATE DIPPED ICE CREAM SANDWICHES dulce de leche ice cream, chocolate shortbread, sea salt
Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach
1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-341-1500
Lunch: Monday through Friday
Dinner: Sunday through Thursday
Biweekly Lunch Menu
Appetizer
MIZUNA SALAD mixed greens, citrus, yuzu vinagrette
Entrée (Select One)
*Available Aug. 1-16 and Sept. 1-13
MORI CRISTO yellowtail, avocado, spicy aioli
WAGYU BURGER brioche, housemade pickles, local root chips
KAKUNI ten-hour pork belly, soy-scallion jus, market vegetables
SUSHI TASTING chef’s selection of nigiri and maki
Entrée (Select One)
*Available Aug. 17-31 and Sept. 14-30
MOMO CUBANO
LOBSTER ROLL miso mayo, gruyere cheese on brioche bread
BRAISED BLACK COD ginger-soy reduction, pickled peppers
SUSHI TASTING chef’s selection of nigiri and maki
Dessert
TOFU CHEESECAKE kuromitsu cream, blueberry and yogurt, blueberry white chocolate sorbet
BiWeekly Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
*Available Aug. 1-16 and Sept. 1-13
HAMACHI TACOS avocado, serrano peppers, yuzu kosho
MIZUNA SALAD mixed greens, citrus, yuzu vinagrette
TEMPURA CALAMARI SALAD crispy quinoa, white miso dressing
SUSHI TASTING chef’s selection of nigiri and maki
Appetizer (Select One)
*Available Aug. 17-31 and Sept. 14-30
TUNA PIZZA
ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA
MIZUNA SALAD mixed greens, citrus, yuzu vinagrette
SUSHI TASTING chef’s selection of nigiri and maki
Entrée (Select One)
*Available Aug. 1-16 and Sept. 1-13
BRAISED BLACK COD ginger-soy reduction, pickled peppers
MORIMOTO PORK CHOP AND APPLESAUCE kimchee, bacon, apple purée
SEAFOOD TOBAN YAKI assorted seafood, red miso sake broth
ISHI YAKI BURI BOP yellowtail on rice cooked at your table in a hot stone bowl
Entrée (Select One)
*Available Aug. 17-31 and Sept. 14-30
ANGRY CHICKEN marinated organic half chicken with roasted peppers
CRISPY WHOLE FISH
BRAISED BLACK COD ginger-soy reduction, pickled peppers
ISHI YAKI BURI BOP yellowtail on rice cooked at your table in a hot stone bowl
Dessert
TOFU CHEESECAKE kuromitsu cream, blueberry and yogurt, blueberry white chocolate sorbet
4. Milos by Costas Spiliadis
730 1st St. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-604-6800
Lunch: Monday through Sunday
Dinner: Monday through Sunday
Reservations Recommended
Lunch Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
BIGEYE TUNA TARTARE with orange, micro basil & serrano chili
CANADIAN CLASSIC milos smoke-cured salmon cream cheese, red onion, capers & sesame bagel
CHARCOAL GRILLED OCTOPUS sushi quality mediterranean octopus grilled
TOMATO SALAD the authentic salad with field grown tomatoes, barrel-aged feta cheese & kalamata olives
GREEK MEZE PLATE tarama, tzatziki, htipiti, manouri cheese, olives & cherry tomatoes
Entrée (Select One)
DORADO ROYALE mediterranean sea bream
ICELANDIC COD with almond skordalia and baby beets
HONJAKE SALMON with steamed vegetables
SHRIMP SAGANAKI with cous cous, tomatoes and feta
BIGEYE TUNA with baby beets and almond skordalia
LAMB CHOPS fried potatoes and steamed vegetables
NOVA SCOTIA DEEP SEA LOBSTER PASTA light tomato sauce
Dessert (Select One)
“THE REAL GREEK YOGURT” with thyme honey
SEASONAL FRUIT PLATTER
Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
GREEK SALAD vine ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and barrel-aged feta
“GREEK CEVICHE” STYLE LOUP DE MER SASHIMI with fresh & wild herbs of the mediterranean, gigante beans, and feta cheese
CHARCOAL GRILLED OCTOPUS grilled holland peppers & wild mushrooms
ZUCCHINI FLOWERS filled with mediterranean herbs & cheese, lightly fried
Entrée (Select One)
DORADO ROYALE: MEDITERRANEAN SEA BREAM simply grilled & served with steamed vegetables
ALL NATURAL LAMB CHOP charbroiled & served with steamed vegetables & fries
HONJAKE SALMON with steamed vegetables
GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATE eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, baby fennel, cipollini onion, “the real greek mint yogurt”, haloumi cheese, and cous cous
Dessert (Select One)
“THE REAL GREEK YOGURT” with thyme honey
KARIDOPITA with homemade honey ice cream
5. Pied à Terre @ The Cadet Hotel
Cadet Hotel
1701 James Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-531-4533
Dinner Only: Tuesday through Sunday
Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
seasonal fres wild mushrooms
avocado dome, peruvian causa, quinoa tabule, avocado vinaigrette
coteaux du layon, mango, apricot, grape chutney (add $15)
Entrée (Select One)
duck breast and leg confit, red pepper sauce rosemary, nicoise black olive mashed potato
with baby vegetables, saffron, mussels lobster broth, yellow pepper, capers and olives
roasted tomato “a la provencale”, mediterranean ratatouille, lamb jus reduction (add $15)
Dessert (Select One)
cracked puff pastry, vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
caramelized tuile, mascarpone mousse, strawberry au poivre, valrhona chocolate mousse, lemon thyme sorbet
6. Beachcraft Restaurant
1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-604-1000
Dinner Only: Wednesday through Sunday
Dinner Menu
Appetizer (Select One)
YELLOWFIN TUNA CRUDO fennel, serrano pepper & salad burnet
BEETS CORVELLI artichokes, cured olives, anchovies & cherry peppers
CHARRED ESCAROLE porchetta & parmesan-caper aioli
ORGANIC VEGETABLES heirloom grains & mustard vinaigrette
Entrée (Select One)
LUMACHE fava beans, asparagus, pecorino & salsa verde
BABY CHICKEN leeks, peanut potatoes, lemon & rosemary
WAGYU SKIRT STEAK snap peas, heirloom grains & balsamic onions
ROSATED LOCAL FISH braised greens, lemon & herb vinaigrette
Dessert (Select One)
COCONUT PANNA COTTA mango, papaya & coconut-lime meringue
VALHRONA CHOCOLATE SEMI-FREDDO macerated cherries & pistachio
7. Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140
877-326-7412
Lunch: Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: Sunday through Thursday
Lunch Menu
Appetizer
STEAMED DIM SUM PLATTER Lotus root chicken shui mai, Chinese chive shrimp dumplings, wild mushroom and truffle dumpling, sugar snap pea and shrimp dumpling
Entrée
crispy lemon chicken and stir-fried baby pak choi with garlic
SERVED WITH STIR-FRIED NOODLES WITH KING SOY SAUCE
Dessert (Select One)
COCONUT PANNA COTTA passion fruit drizzle, toasted coconut
MANDARIN MOUSSE almond cake, citrus salad
Dinner Menu
Appetizer
CRISPY DUCK SALAD
Entrée
steamed red snapper with dried turnips in soy sauce and stir-fried beef with szechuan sauce and stir-fried shanghai pak choi with shiitake mushrooms
SERVED WITH SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Dessert (Select One)
COCONUT PANNA COTTA passion fruit drizzle, toasted coconut
MANDARIN MOUSSE almond cake, citrus salad
