High Five to BurgerFI

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com On a warm Friday evening in anticipation of the weekend, we hopped on over to BurgerFI to start cheating on the healthy eating routine of the week. Only we weren’t really cheating since we were visiting one of South Florida’s all-natural burger joints and surprisingly, we were delighted to find that […]

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Palmetto Bay has got the BIG ONE!

Dear Readers, as you know Great Food List often has reviews of the restaurants we visit, but periodically we will also give you our food adventures in images with minor descriptions! FOOD PIC TOUR OF SGT. PEPPER’S SUBS WHEN: March 29TH, 2013 Place is great, with flat screen TV’s, inside and outside eating areas! food […]

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Khong is King of Brunch

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com The masters behind the creative force 50 Eggs Inc., (credited with the culinary genius of Yardbird and newly opened Swine) is the force behind Khong River House, a restaurant offering authentic food of Northern Thailand to sunny South Florida. The décor is apt for its Lincoln Road and Meridian corner location. […]

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Q’ Sabroso Fast Food

By Carlos Osorio Osorio@greatfoodlist.com Dear Readers, as you know Great Food List is a site dedicated to showcasing South Florida’s eateries. On this post we are trying something new, and featuring some food pics to develop our Pinterest page better. Enjoy this review in images…. FOOD PIC TOUR OF Q’ Sabroso Fast Food (FOOD TRUCK), […]

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Hy Vong Presents Vietnamese Cuisine at its Best

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com You would never guess Miami’s premiere Vietnamese restaurant is a tiny establishment right on Calle Ocho, just steps from the famous Cuban landmark, Versailles restaurant. Hy Vong truly is one of our best kept culinary secrets. Family-owned and operated by Kathy Manning and Tung Nguyen since 1980, it has been voted […]

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Atlantis Bahamas Resort for Less

By Carlos Osorio Osorio@greatfoodlist.com Dear Readers, as you know Great Food List is a site dedicated to showcasing South Florida’s eateries. However, we wanted to share something new on this post, as you all may want to escape the routine from time to time. Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Comfort Suites Paradise Island, […]

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Top Burger Keeps it Simple and Delicious

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com The rise of elaborate, gourmet burger joints has spread across South Florida. In downtown Miami, one eatery has taken a different path and it’s paying off. Top Burger, which opened last summer, is reminiscent of a 1950s soda pop shop or diner, complete with checkered flooring. They specialize in burgers, hot […]

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Latin Heat

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Pioneers are usually those who set the bar quite high for all that follow. The Latin Burger & Taco food truck has been no exception as one of the first to roam the streets of Miami. It has paved the way of gourmet glory for all food trucks as one of […]

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Walter’s Coffee Shop Is An Early Bird’s Gem

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com You’ll find a crowded line for breakfast on the weekends and weekly regulars galore at Palmetto Bay’s gem, Walter’s Coffee Shop. “We should write a book,” says President Grace Berbrick, daughter of founders Walter and Jo. Ask her about the coffee shop’s history or their slogan “where the elite meet to […]

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Rosita’s Serving Authentic Mexican for 20 Years

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com You don’t have to hop on a plane to enjoy fresh, homemade Mexican food. You can get a taste of the real thing at Rosita’s in Florida City, a great stop on the way to the Keys or Everglades National Park. Serving the South Dade community since 1992, Rosita’s two-story structure […]

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Culinary Tour De Force

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Being a Miami native means being exposed to a myriad of cultures and their corresponding cuisines. Accessibility to food from around the globe is at every corner, with authenticity at its core. But rare is the opportunity in which you’ll experience a food tour, nonetheless of your own city, that leaves […]

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A Whole Lot of Good at Holleman’s

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com There’s something mysterious and almost magical about the town of Miami Springs. Tucked away from the chaos and busy streets of Miami, this neighborhood maintains the calm and charm of small town America. When we visited the area for a good meal, we didn’t hesitate to dine at Holleman’s, a family-friendly […]

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An Area Code Hot Spot

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com It’s chic, energetic, young, lively and reminiscent of the area code it proudly displays in its name: Kitchen 305. Located inside the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort in Miami Beach, Kitchen 305 exudes the vibrancy of Miami both with its menu and with its cool ambience. We began our meal with […]

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Zoom into Zuma

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Foodies flock to Miami’s finest restaurants during Miami Spice, when dinning becomes entirely more affordable with pre-set menus. Great Food List ventured to try a sophisticated yet affordable dinner at the renowned restaurant Zuma and the famous dining spot aptly lived up to its name. Zuma is located at the epicenter […]

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100 Ways to Awaken Your Appetite

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com The place to be on Wednesday and Thursday is 100 Montaditos in downtown Miami. The popular Madrid-based chain offers 100 different types of oh-so-good mini sandwiches, along with fries, salads, chips, beer, and coffee. There are various other locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Some of our favorite Montaditos include #74 (Grilled […]

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Crazy About You is All About Passion

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com Get your romance on at one of Miami’s most alluring restaurants…Crazy About You. The newest venture from the owners of Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita, is perfectly situated in the heart of Brickell with a stunning view of the bay at sunset. Like her sister restaurant, Crazy About You […]

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Roasters’ n Toasters Fans Delight in New RNT Grill

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com The owners of Pinecrest’s renowned Roasters’ n Toasters Deli open new R n T Signature Grill a few doors down to expand their menu, hours and clientele. Already the restaurant’s subs, salads, gyros, and wings are winning over local celebs, sports stars, politicians, and more. You might find yourself seated next […]

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Enriqueta’s is a Neighborhood Gem

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Wynwood/Midtown has become the foodie mecca of Miami with chic restaurant popping up every month. But sometimes, the best things are the ones that have been there all along. That’s the story behind Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop, a small family-owned Cuban sandwich shop that has been at the corner of N.E. 29 […]

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Umami Asian Cuisine

By Sue ArrowsmithSue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com For your next big celebration, why not try dinner with a show? That’s what you’ll get at Umami Asian Cuisine in Doral, where fresh steak, chicken, seafood, veggies, and rice are seasoned and cooked Hibachi style, on large teppanyaki iron plates right in front of you. Flames shoot up high as the […]

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SKEWER SOMETHING SCRUMPTIOUS AT PINCHO FACTORY

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com It’s mid-day and there’s a steady flow of customers placing orders in a cubby hole called the Pincho Factory, located just off of Bird Road in West Miami. Vanesa Ojeda from Coral Gables brought her son in for lunch after receiving a flyer. “Everything I’ve ordered has been delicioso (delicious),” she […]

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Old Meets New at Catch 10 Seafood Bistro

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com What was once the winter home of Henri Levy, the founder and developer of Normandy Isle, has been transformed into the charming Catch 10 Seafood Bistro. Built in 1922, this historical landmark offers a quaint and cozy inside seating, as well as tropical outdoor dining area, where you’ll discover some of […]

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Latin House Burger and Taco Bar Opens in Kendall

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com The wandering food truck life is over for Chef Michell Sanchez, who recently opened Latin House Burger and Taco Bar restaurant in Kendall. His retired food truck, Latin House Grill, was among the first to hit the city’s streets back in 2009 and one of the most celebrated. Now equipped with […]

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Panther Coffee is Rich in Flavor

By Carlos Osorio osorio@greatfoodlist.com Panther Coffee is a Miami-based specialty coffee roaster, retailer and wholesaler specializing in small-batch roasting of coffee beans and the preparation of coffee beverages. They also serve an amazing assortment of baked goods. Panther Coffee 2390 NW 2nd Ave Miami, Fl. 33127 Visit them online, at http://www.panthercoffee.com>; Follow them on facebook […]

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Feel at Home at Jean Paul’s House

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Nestled in the back streets of Wynwood is a 1930s house that offers good hospitality and a vast culinary delight. With a fusion of French and Peruvian influences, Jean Paul’s House is the latest of several restaurants quietly popping up in the area. The menu is divided into categories, such as […]

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It’s Cinco de Mayo Everyday at Taco Rico

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com Dubbed the “best Mexican food north of the border” on their menu, Taco Rico Tex-Mex Café is right on the money. No bell or Chihuahua needed here. The Coral Gables locale is a city staple and new locations have popped up on Miami Beach, Doral and Pinecrest. This joint is small, […]

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Catch the Blues at The Fish House

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com If you drive by The Fish House, you’d never guess that some serious blues goes down in this Latin-style seafood joint, located in a drab strip mall on Miller Drive. But once you get a taste of the outstanding music and food, you’ll be hooked for sure. Open since 1995, the […]

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The Skinny on Sergio’s New ‘Flaca’ Menu

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com Authentic Cuban cuisine is not exactly the best choice for the weight conscious, but Sergio’s new La Flaca menu could change all that. Putting a healthy spin on their “simple, fresh and homemade” motto, you can now choose steamed vs. pan-fried, brown vs. white rice and baked vs. deep-fried. The new […]

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Fox’s Lounge is Clandestine Divine

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com Dark and divey, Fox’s Sherron Inn in South Miami delivers scrumptious cuisine and unparalleled ambiance. Miami’s best kept secret, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, still plays it classic and cool with neon signs, vintage red booths, dim lighting, and an oldies jukebox. There are also two cozy dining rooms […]

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Blue Collar = Fine Dining

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com First it was fried chicken and waffles causing a stir, and now we have shrimp and grits in South Florida. Awesome! You can try it at Blue Collar, the newest addition to the string of restaurants popping up along bustling Biscayne Boulevard. Warm, inviting and casual, it’s already becoming a favorite […]

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Say Cheeeeese!

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com The Cheese Course, a European-style bistro offering more than 150 cheeses from around the world, has set up shop in Pinecrest. The South Florida-based business prides itself in authentic, hand-crafted artisanal creations made from dairy farms using old world cheese-making methods. As their website states, “we are a unique and culturally […]

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Pull Up a Healthy Seat at The Green Table

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com The Green Table in Coral Gables offers healthy, organic fanfare that is as delicious as it is good for you. This hole-in-the-wall, farm-to-table restaurant only seats 16 (and maybe a few more out front), and is run by Venezuelan Chef Monica Rios and her brother Luis Soto. It’s located on Le […]

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Miami Pop-up Restaurant is Anything But Ordinary

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com You won’t see many typical dishes on the menu at Eating House in Coral Gables, but the odd combination of ingredients tastes familiar, and delicious. Take the Homestead Tomatoes ($11), for instance. You get a plate of fresh tomatoes hand-picked from Paradise Farms and garnished with lime, ginger, nuoc cham, peanuts, […]

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Fine Southern Cooking on South Beach

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Many would argue that Southern cooking is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. You’re not eating for flavor alone (although flavor never lacks) but rather eating to gather, to love, to savor and indulge. And that’s exactly what you’ll do when you visit Yardbird Southern Table and Bar. “Honest […]

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Sweet Sugary Expectations

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com We’ve all used the term “sugar rush” when we’ve indulged in one too many desserts, but once you visit Miami’s own Sugar Rush food truck you won’t mind the abundance of sweet stuff. Without guilt, we sampled several menu items, specifically from their cupcake selection that offered a rainbow of possibilities. […]

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Revel In A Happy Hour With A Bahama Breeze

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com Escape the daily grind at Bahama Breeze’s Happy Hour, weekdays from 4 – 6 p.m. in Kendall. A quick glance at their island inspired menu and you’ll understand why they tout “it’s always summer here.” Take a seat under the gazebo amid fire torches and live music, and in minutes you’ll […]

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A City Hall You’ll Want to Visit

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com You’re destined to have a winner when Steve Haas, chairman of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, decides to open a two-story, 6,000 square foot eatery and bring on Executive Chef Tom Azar, an apprentice of Chef Emeril Lagasse. The result of this wonderful partnership is City Hall restaurant, located […]

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Head for the Swamp and Hit the Pit Bar-B-Q

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com The secret, homemade basting sauce and Blackjack Oaks used for grilling at the Pit Bar-B-Q on Tamiami Trail makes for some sweet, succulent and smoky fare. “This is certainly not your regular everyday barbecue sauce,” says Elena ZelicsKovics of Coral Gables. “I love the savory and smoky combination.” The Pit is […]

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Taste the Love at Soya e Pomodoro

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com At Soya e Pomodoro, where the sign outside reads “Simple Food Made With Love,” you will find aromatic soups, homemade marinara sauce poured over tender eggplant, crusty paninis, creamy pastas, and more. This real deal Italian bistro in the heart of downtown Miami is incredibly romantic, with an artsy, bohemian soul. […]

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The Perfect Marriage of Culinary and Literary Arts

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Perhaps one of the secrets of success for Miami’s premier independently-owned bookstore is the unique, fun and fresh menu at The Café at Books and Books. With cafes at three locations, (Coral Gables, Lincoln Road and Bal Harbour Shops), Books and Books is a must on your reading and eating list. […]

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La Nonna Woos Pasta Lovers with Traditional Recipes

By Rodolfo Roman romandh@yahoo.com Chef Nick Gonzalez, 78, practices the same cooking methods he learned as a kid while watching his grandmother whip up delectable Italian dishes. Those recipes have made their way to his restaurant, La Nonna, located in Sweetwater. Named after his late grandmother, Ernestina Cossentino, the restaurant has been serving everything from […]

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Five Delectable Dining Options at the Miccosukee Resort

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com The Tribe of Indians of Florida’s Miccosukee Resort at the intersection of S.W. Eight Street and Krome Avenue offers something for everyone with five delectable dining options. Discover great culinary treats at either Empeek Cheke (their intimate signature restaurant), Empeeke Aaweeke (their international buffet), Empeeke Aya (their 24 hour deli), Cafe […]

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Limon y Sabor is a Whole Lot of Flavor

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com One of the perks of living in Miami is the diversity and authenticity of restaurants, specifically with influence from Latin America and the Caribbean. So when we had a chance to visit Limon y Sabor, a Peruvian restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard, I was excited to try cuisine from a country with […]

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CinéBistro Caters to Movie Buffs and Foodies Alike

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com If you think popcorn and Snowcaps top any movie experience, you haven’t seen anything yet. CinéBistro at Dolphin Mall, the first to open in the country in 2007, is a dream-come-true for adult moviegoers wanting to escape noisy theaters. With a 21 and older policy, the theater offers a grown-up, upscale […]

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French Cuisine with a Hint of Argentina

By Jonathan Brooks JonathanBMiami@aol.com Located across from The Falls in Pinecrest, the French Bistro is truly an unforgettable experience. Indulge in steak, pasta, chicken, seafood, crepes, soups, salads, and more at this continental steak house. Owner Daniel Gonzalez, who managed Rincon Argentino in Coral Gables, serves fresh, innovative, healthy, and delicious dishes with the help […]

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Wasabi Turns Up the Heat in Pembroke Pines

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com Nestled within the hustle and bustle of a busy Pembroke Pines plaza, Wasabi West is the kind of culinary jewel that you might miss if you’re not on the lookout. It’s small and cozy, serving some of the best Sushi in South Florida. Aptly named Wasabi, the food is sure to […]

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Food Fiesta on Kendall Drive

By Ily Goyanes ily.goyanes@gmail.com You can throw a stone from any street corner in Miami and hit a Cuban restaurant, but Mexican restaurants are a bit more difficult to locate, especially one serving authentic Mexican food that’s fresh and at reasonable prices. El Rancho Grande, located right on Kendall Drive, is such a place. The […]

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Azucar Puts a Fresh Spin on Ice Cream

By Sue Arrowsmith Sue.arrowsmith@yahoo.com Suzy Batlle is a creative force to be reckoned with, in and out of the kitchen. She can whip up ice cream out of just about anything, make crafty seats out of old guayaberas and even lay down tiles. Most recently, she’s gaining fans with her new shop, Azucar Ice Cream […]

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Mangia, Mangia!

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com When I think of pasta, pizza and meatballs on the go, I think of one amazing food truck. After visiting Mangia Mia, which translates to “eat mine” in Italian, I wanted to eat mine, his and hers, and everything else on the menu! The owners of this popular food truck, who […]

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A Daily Dose of Awesome

By Melanie Garcia garmelanie@gmail.com At The Daily Creative Food Co., the menu is as big in taste as it is in size. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this place could live up to its name and dish out a different food selection, daily. Located on busy Biscayne Boulevard, this casual café has an on-the-go, New […]

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Tropical Smoothie Heaven in Kendall

By Ily Goyanes ily.goyanes@gmail.com Tropical Smoothie Café, with several locations throughout Dade and Broward, serves surprisingly healthy fare in the form of everything from soups to salads to sandwiches to wraps – oh, and let’s not forget smoothies! It features a superstar roster of the most delectable fruit combinations we’ve ever had the pleasure of […]

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