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• Texas de Brazil

  Things are getting even beefier on South Beach. The latest arrival in the battle of the steakhouses is Texas de Brazil, located on the water at Miami Beach Marina. Loosen your top belt loop, grab your knife and fork and get ready as waiters in gaucho... Posted Jan 11 2008, 03:24 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: south beach, dining, miami dining, steakhouses, Texas de Brazil

• Ready, set, eat!

  I’m making dinner reservations for August. Sound strange? Not really. August kicks off Miami Spice Restaurant Month, and folks who are familiar with this annual citywide dining promotion like to plan ahead. This is the time to check out Miami’s hottest... Posted Jan 11 2008, 02:13 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, miami spice, miami dining

• French Twist

  At least four of my closest friends are vacationing in France this summer. And with a list of home improvements as big as the Eiffel Tower, you can guess where I’ll be. Right in my own backyard, that’s where. So today’s blog is devoted to all things French... Posted Jan 11 2008, 02:11 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, miami dining, french food, french restaurants

• Kon Chau

  The alternative to pricier Tropical Chinese, Kon Chau offers no-frills dim sum all day long. Tucked away in a strip mall off Bird Road, patrons check off their orders from printed lists and the dim sum comes straight from the kitchen (rather than being... Posted Jan 11 2008, 01:59 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, miami dining, chinese food, dim sum

• El Rey de Las Fritas

  This Little Havana diner is famous for its “Cuban hamburger”, a small hamburger patty (slightly bigger than a slider) subtly spiced and served with a mountain of fried shoestring potatoes on top and a squirt of special sauce. The special sauce tastes... Posted Jan 11 2008, 01:57 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, cheap eats, miam dining, cuban food

• Coral Gables Farmers Market

  This popular outdoor farmer's market takes place every Saturday from mid January through March and features produce, gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, gourmet foods, baked goods, trees and plants. The market is... Posted Jan 11 2008, 01:51 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: coral gables, dining, farmers markets

• Mahogany Grille

  This Neo-Soul Food restaurant in North Miami is winning lots of local raves, including a recent mention in The Miami Herald for their awesome buttermilk biscuits. Formerly Ruby's and Jean's Soul Food Cuisine, which was a cafeteria-style dining... Posted Jan 11 2008, 01:49 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, miam dining, soul food, Mahogany Grille

• Miami for Free

  Okay, so you’re down to your last few dollars but your vacation isn’t over for two more days. What’s a free-wheeling (but broke) fun seeker to do? Not to worry. You can have an absolutely fabulous time in Miami for mere peanuts. In Miami and Miami Beach... Posted Jan 11 2008, 11:12 AM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: malls, south beach, museums, dining, culture, people-watching, getting around, cheap eats, free fun

• World Markets

  We may not have the scads of ethnic eateries that Manhattan boasts, but Miami certainly holds its own when it comes to the greatest of all melting-pot meeting places – ethnic grocery stores. Here’s a sampling of places to shop, eat, hangout and get a... Posted Jan 11 2008, 11:09 AM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: ethnic food, dining, food, ethnic grocery

• Miami Spice Restaurant Month

  It’s August, and for those of us who are “in the know,” it’s time to chow down in style. August is Miami Spice Restaurant Month -- a special summer dining promotion created by the Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and sponsored by Campo Viejo Wine... Posted Jan 11 2008, 04:05 PM by carolynk with | with no comments Filed under: dining, miami spice, miami spice restaurant month, gourmet dining