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No Shark For You
Shark fin soup just got a lot harder to find in South Florida.
Shark fin soup is officially off the menu at Philippe according to Chef Philippe Chow, who is calling on other chefs to follow suit.
The extravagant Chinese delicacy has long been controversial as increased consumption threatens shark populations throughout the world. Mako sharks, formerly used at Phillpe, are one of the 10 most endangered species in the world. Alan Yau of Hakkasan (SoBe's other home of high-brow Chinese) banned shark fin soup from his restaurants last fall.
Seafood lovers don't have to go cold soup turkey - try substituting with lobster and Chinese chive or red snapper and watercress soup at Hakkasan or corn and crabmeat soup at Philppe.
Restaurants
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Restaurants
- Discover rustic American eats at The Federal Food & Drink on Biscayne Blvd
- New Miami Restaurants
- Valentine's Day dining for carnivores & vegans in Miami
- Feast on burgers & curly fries at Damn Good Burger in Downtown Miami
- Celebrate Fat Tuesday at RA Sushi's "Mardi RA" in South Miami
- 2.5 stars for ocean views & American eats at Sea Level in Fort Lauderdale
- Atelier Monnier: A one-stop Kendall shop for Valentine sweets, chocolate & wine
- 3 stars for American comfort food at Morgans on the Beach
- Smashburger arrives in Kendall Wednesday, Feb 15.
- Café 46: Joe Allen 2.0 opens in the Design District
