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Where to find fresh, not dried, chanterelles in Miami/South Florida?
I used to pick them a day or two after summer thunderstorms growing up in W. Va.; I had no idea they had gotten so expensive. They are delicious.
Red Light, Yellow Light
We go to Red Light regularly; there is no better bargain to be had in south Florida. The food is exceptional and the cost is downright reasonable. Bring your own wine, or drink one of the good beers from the bar, and you can't go wrong.
You can always park on the side street just south of Motel Blu; it's safe and legal.
Kris is a treasure; help him succeed.
L'Artista on Biscayne (was Luna Cafe, same owner) -- Anyone Been?
Some friends want to try it; any recommendations or warnings? Thanks.
Has anyone tried Setai's Miami Spice meal yet?
Here's the Miami Beach Resort Tax ordinance:
Sec. 102-307. Imposition of tax; rate.
(a) There is hereby levied and there shall be paid a tax of three percent on the rent of every occupancy of a room or rooms in any hotel, motel, roominghouse, or apartment house in the city, and two percent upon the total sales price of all items of food, beverages, alcoholic beverages or wine sold at retail of any restaurant.
A restaurant that does not charge the extra two percent tax violates that ordinance.
Because the Setai is a hotel, it is subject to both the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County's separate 3% resort taxes, and adds both to its restaurant bill, for an effective rate of 13% instead of 9%. To be sure it should only charge 9% tax, and you can try to talk your way down to 9%. Arguing with the restaurant staff over the proper interpretation of local tax law is a perfectly lovely way to end a nice meal.
Has anyone tried Setai's Miami Spice meal yet?
We tried Setai's M.S. menu on August 1 and had outstanding appetizers and main courses; the deserts were ordinary. Don't miss the pork belly if it's still on the M.S. menu (which changes weekly); it's better than the pork belly at Michael's. The service was excellent There are some almost reasonably priced wines on the Bottle Shock wine list, but be prepared for the automatic 20% service charge and the beach tourist tax; with a bottle of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, the Miami Beach tourist tax, and the service charge, the tab was $135 for two.
