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Official Miami Spice 2009 Thread
Went to Por Fin for lunch yesterday. Spice menus were given when we say down, didn't have to ask. Lots of great choices on the menu. Pick one app, then pick one entree from the left column for a total of $19.50, or choose one from the right for $22.50. Add $2.50 if you want dessert. I had the ceviche to start with sea bass, shrimp, and calamari. It was tasty and the sweet potato was a nice balance to the acidity. My friend had the gazpacho which was excellent, the best I've had in a long time. For my main I had sauteed shrimp with potato foam, asparagus, and serrano ham (from the $19.50 menu). It was very good and was a nice size portion, almost couldn't finish it. My friend had a shrimp risotto(also from the $19.50 menu), not so good. The risotto was overcooked and was not creamy at all. We had both desserts, key lime pie, and the flan. The key lime pie was good. Not the normal presentation, it was a bowl of the custard with almond streusel, vanilla ice cream, and merengue. We didn't really care for the flan.
Anything new or coming to Dade late '09?
"Ahnvee (creole, former Emeril chef) recently opened on South Beach."
Chef Tom Azar, formerly of Emeril's left Ahnvee before it opened. I'm not sure who the new chef is.
St. Augustine, FL Restaurants
We were up there a few weeks ago and dined at Opus 39. I believe it's owned by the same people as The Tasting Room. It was very nice, multi course tasting menu with paired wines.
www.opus39.com
Fresh Ramps
You can't get them locally, but you can order them here:
http://www.earthy.com/Fresh_Ramps_Wild_Leeks_-_per_P146C267.cfm
Jake's Coral Gables
Some of the investors have bailed out and the ones that remain decided to turn it into a gastropub. It's going to be closed for a couple of days, then it will re-open.
Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Review
Sounds great, nice pics as well. I've been wanting to go there for a while. We're headed up at the end of the month and will give it a try.
Miami Spice 2007
We had lunch at Azul yesterday. I ordered the Crispy Ispswich Clams
Jalapeño Aioli, Bacalao, then I wanted Seared Pork Tenderloin
BBQ Rib “Strudel”, Red Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, but unfortunately they didn't have it.
Instead I was offered churrasco with bearnaise, and parmesan pomme frites. For dessert I had “Tanariva” Milk Chocolate Terrine, Coconut Gelee and Rum Ice Cream. Everything was cooked perfectly and delicious. The service was excellent as well and there was no attitude at all about ordering off the Spice menu.
Traveling to Naples
We just got back from Naples. If you're looking for waterfront try Baleen.
Naples Recommendations
Thanks for the help everyone!
We're gonna stop for lunch before checking in at Tropical Reef, went there last time and liked it. Dinners at Baleen, Trulucks, and Bleu Provence. Lunch at Gumbo Limbo while at the hotel, and after checking out at USS Nemo.
Naples Recommendations
Can anyone please recommend some good restaurants in Naples. Prefer gourmet, not chain. We are headed there next week, staying at the Ritz. We have dined at the hotel's restaurants before, but this trip we want to venture out and explore Naples.
