Haven't been but I can vouch for the chef Justin Flit who was prev sous at Bourbon Steak. Talented. Report back...

sit at the sushi bar thurs afternoon-sunday and go omakase. You're welcome... p.s. there is a James Beard preview dinner there next Thursday night that should be great
http://www.thechowfather.com/2013/06/...

It's closer than you say

Had the banh milano today and it was very good. may be my favorite one.

I popped in for a quick burger a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. Up there with the best in town. Only available during lunch though. Big Luger's fan growing up so I will be back for their porterhouse.

Sit at the sushi bar at Makoto. Nothing comes close to comparing in the area. Enjoy

I had a great trifecta on Friday. Loved the messy, juicy Roast Pork with broccoli raab, fontina and calabrese chilies.

Mike's meatballs are great and his sauce is probably the best i town so his meatball parm is a winner.

I always defer to SteveBm when it comes to lobster rolls but I've had my fair share. This is the best version I've had in Miami. Loaded with nice pieces of Maine lobster, minimal to no mayo and served on a nice buttered bun. Neptune Oyster Bar? Nope but that's a tough comparison as it is one of best in nation. Miami's best, I think so.

On a side note the bread they were using on my visit was perfect. Nice crust on the outside with a nice chew on the inside.

The Banh Mi(lano) sounds ridiculous. House made testa, mortadella and Asian pickles BOOM!!!

Open M-S 12-3 with delivery 1st to 41st St Miami Beach

J& G is very good. Makoto does an excellent job especially with their sushi offerings later in the week.

Josh's Deli is nothing special.

The menu is conducive to making your own tasting menu. That said, I have no hesitation recommending their tasting, First class operation. Go for it. Enjoy

fantastic place!

No but you want to attend these http://www.cobayamiami.com/

not impressed. all hype

BM, I have never seen a calzone with sauce inside.

TP, Best calzone I've ever had. Not even close. and I'm not even including the side of sauce...wow!

Rosa Mexicana did one last year as well

I think Route 9 in Coral Gables did last year.

MOMI is great. My next "tiers of excellence" ranking will have major changes thanks to Momi, Lucali and Macchialina

Five stars for Lucali. Pizza perfection! Sauce is silly good.

She robbed Bazaar of a half star for sure. Khong is very good regardless of stars...

TP, please let me/us know when they are open. Can't wait

Brad is no longer affiliated and I believe they may have closed

Not my home turf but Lindsay Autry from Top Chef and Michelle Bernstein is the new chef at Sunday House

http://www.sundyhouse.com/

I had another fantastic meal there last night thanks to a couple of specials along with some regular items.

Specials:

Tripe parmigiana was one of the best tripe preparations I've had. His sauce is outstanding.

Yellowfoot chanterelles with bone marrow and parsley toast was unreal.

Three mushroom risotto w/ yellowfoots, white button and shiitake was cooked perfectly and had great flavors.

Menu:

The veal cheek and pork meatballs are in the same league as Martorano and Macaluso's. Bonus points again for his sauce.

Veal crudo with crispy prosciutto, braised escarole and tonnato sauce was another winner.

I couldn't leave without having some pasta so I had the Spaghetti vongole for "dessert". pasta was perfect and there was some nice heat via the Calabrese chilis.

Easily one of the best restaurants on South Beach

Favorites- Sitting outside at Scotty's Landing is hard to beat

Lokal is a fairly new spot that serves great burgers

I've always been a fan a Bouchon du Grove and would highly recommend their mussels

They do not have the Philly but they have a similar take on a Cuban Sandwich. The tasting menu is the way to go.

I second Broken Shaker and would also recommend the downstairs bar at the Regent Cocktail Club located at the new Gale Hotel on 17th and Collins across from the Delano. Regent is located downstairs.

http://galehotel.com/nightlife/

I would stick with Carpaccio and La Goulou

Epicure Market on South Beach or Sunny Isles

I was a big fan of Meat Market but the last meal I had (year ago) was awful from start to finish. Bad enough that I will no longer recommend it.

I did Quattro one time when they first opened and was completely underwhelmed and it was way overpriced. But I have had the chefs food at an outside event and it was very good. Thus, I need to go back.

Great call on The Bazaar and The Dutch. I'm not a big Yardbird fan (menu doesn't do much for me) and Pubbelly hits some notes but is on the heavy side. Both are popular with the masses though...

If you never made it over to Red Light I would do Florida Cookery (don't skip the BBQ Shrimp)

I've had a couple of good meals at Khong and it is a lively spot.
If you like Italian food Maccialina is a good call.

Lunch- Milos has a great deal and is very good.

Shake Shack is a must of at some point.

Altamare
Juvia-very good raw offerings but place is very expensive and hard to recommend.
If you like thai food I would give Khoing River House a shot.