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November News

Welcome to November – time to eat and drink yourself into a frenzy. Charity dinners, cocktails for a cure, Thanksgiving prep, food & wine pairings and more await. Start tonight with a Taste of the Design District and graze throughout the month – we’ve got everything from bison burgers to lobster risotto lined up.

Friday 11.06.09 |
Satoro

Broward Bites

Satoro Restaurant & Lounge

Hollywood gets sultry this season as Satoro Restaurant & Lounge opens its Mediterranean-inspired kitchen to the nightlife-loving crowd. Equal parts lounge and restaurant, the places pleases the party crowd (2am closing time, Friday ladies night, etc) as well as the dining crowd. Broward critic Rochelle Koff walks away impressed by oxtail soup, Florentine flatbread and wood-fired grouper.

Thursday 11.05.09 |
Charlotte Bistro

The Big Review

Charlotte Bistro

Sara Liss argues that “every neighborhood deserves a Charlotte Bistro,” while Victoria Pesce Elliott calls the French Gables outpost a “sassy little flirt.” We think the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Chef Elida Villarroel dishes out eclectic French fare, spanning the predictable (restrained French onion soup), the avant garde (soy glazed tuna) and the divine (Venezuelan chocolate soup). Read on for more…

Tuesday 11.03.09 |
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The Cape Cod Room

New England heads south this month as restaurateur Ken Lyon (Fratelli Lyon) opens the Cape Cod Room at the Bath Club. Formerly a members-only space, the intimate restaurant is now a clubby homage to seafood open to the public. Nosh on addictive churro-shaped corn bread, dig into Cape Cod Qauhog Chowder, mini lobster rolls, codfish stew or lobster potpie, and finish off with Indian pudding, shortbread cookies and a piece of saltwater taffy (naturally). 5937 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 305-864-1262

Tuesday 11.03.09 |
Maitardi

First Look

Mai Tardi

High brow pizza hits the Design District (again) courtesy of just-opened Mai Tardi (Italian for “never late)). Do we need another temple of cheese, sauce and crust? Sara Liss leans towards yes in her First Look at the new space. Sealing the deal? Moderate prices, scenic al fresco dining, half a dozen bottles of wine under $20 and over 20 varieties of light and thin-crusted pizzas...

Monday 11.02.09 |
Andrea Curto-Randazzo Buon Appetito

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October Eats

Unlimited meatballs, artisanal cheese and pizza – oh my! Our appetites are expanding as we wind down October & prep for high season. Midtown welcomes two new restaurants, Joey’s pairs pizza with Italian wines, Talula introduces Meatball Wednesdays, Caviar Kaspia gets a bit happier and Sra. Martinez launches a $22 three-course lunch. Time to start eating…

Friday 10.30.09 |
Cane fire grill

Nibbles and Bits

Jet Fuel

Airport dining revamps this season as Cane Fire Grille debuts at the Miami Airport Marriott. Billed as a “contemporary and casual eatery,” the restaurant serves up a South Floridian extravaganza. Chef Joe Natoli reports that the menu blends Floridian, Native American, Caribbean, Cuban and South & Central American influences. Look for entrees like mojito-marinated shrimp with black beans & coconut rice and sea salt-crusted NY strip chimichurri with yucca planks. 1201 NW LeJune; 305-649-5000 x6091

Friday 10.30.09 |
Bimini Boatyard

Broward Bites

Bimini Boatyard

20-year-old Bimini Boatyard has seen its ups and down alongside its 17th Causeway location. Turns out fancy cars, mega yachts & over-the-top people watching come & go, but waterfront dining and sweeping views stick around. New owner Steven Hudson is pitching Bimini Boatyard 2.0, fresh with a new chef & makeover. Broward dining critic Rochelle Koff checks it out...

Friday 10.30.09 |
Halloween on Lincoln Road

Nibbles and Bits

Halloween Eats

Trick, treat and feast on our Halloween eats 2009. The fun begins Thursday with Miami.com's masquerade party at the Setai continues throughout the weekend with trick or treating, haunted houses, costume gawking and themed food galore. Think pumpkin bisque, boil & bubble cauldron calabaza soup and more...

Thursday 10.29.09 |
Salsa Fiesta

Nibbles and Bits

Run for the (Biscayne) Border

Fast, cheap & local Mexican food arrives on the Biscayne corridor courtesy of brand new Salsa Fiesta Urban Mexican Grill. The “uber modern” 1800-square-foot space is clean, crisp and standing by to dish out classics like beef, chicken & fish fajitas, tacos and burritos. Ingredients are said to be all-natural and made fresh daily. We’re particularly excited about the house-made guacamole and the Durango Burrito (cilantro-lime rice, shredded cabbage, mango relish, salsa, sour cream and fish).

Wednesday 10.28.09 |
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First look: Mr. Yum

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pia1210
Posted on Tue, 10.27.2009 @ 12:03
The food is wonderful! The soup is AMAZING! The ño roll is a hit and their Thai dishes are also all great! I highly recommend it... it's a hidden gem in Little Havana!... Read more
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Eat here: Nilus Delights

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Posted on Fri, 10.23.2009 @ 17:12
EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELISH.......... I COULDNT REFRAIN FROM WHAT WAS BEHIND THE COUNTER. THEY WERE SO POLITE AND PATIENT.. I NOW GO THERE EVERY OTHER DAY.. AND THE BEST PART IS THAT EVERYTHING IS SUGAR FREE... Read more
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Sweet sampling: A local cupcake tasting

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online2003
Posted on Tue, 10.20.2009 @ 13:19
I ordered a dozen of vanilla cupcakes from The Cupcakes Home, and i asked the owner to help me with the presentation and she did, the cupcakes in an elegant and nice bag looked cute and i made a gift to my boss for his birthday, he was so happy! My friend Anne got married a month ago and she didn't want a cake, she ordered with a nice ribbon in each cupcake 350 of them. They were delicious! The owner is nice, she take order online,thecupcakeshome@yahoo.com but if you just want to taste one of those delicious cupcakes, with a coffee, go to Aventura Mall in Aventura, here in Miami ... Read more
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First look: Mr. Yum

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cgomezpina
Posted on Mon, 10.19.2009 @ 17:16
What a great place for lunch. Secrets not on the menu: ño roll (with plantains and a spicy mango sauce on top) and the Wahoo Tataki - instant thrill!... Read more
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Wino Confidential: Is he gay?

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chocolatestar
Posted on Thu, 10.15.2009 @ 18:25
As usual great job Dinki. This is a very funny and vivid story! I can see all characters, place and practically taste all the wines. Thanks!! ... Read more
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Wino Confidential: Is he gay?

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mccola
Posted on Wed, 10.14.2009 @ 16:23
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