For those who like the outdoor café atmosphere without the crowds of South Beach, checkout Balans Restaurant in Brickell. A quick walk from the Miami Metromover, the Brickell area has recently expanded to include many quaint stores, art galleries and a number of yummy eateries. The cuisine at Balans is international modern, including luscious breakfast [...]

Italian home-cooking right on the Miami Beach boardwalk

The perfect stop for quick, delicious Italian cuisine

Delicious upscale market in Sunny Isles and Miami Beach

Believe it or not, you can enjoy the circuses of the famous South Beach landmark, without having to break the bank.  Granted, you won’t be able to dine on a bucket of the signature stone crabs, but you can have very tasty fried chicken and a side for less than $15 per person.  But if [...]

Moderately priced Asian cuisine in South Miami (6212 S. Dixie Hwy). Vegan and meat-lovers alike will enjoy the selections here. Menu includes sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, salads, raw oysters (seasonal) and more! Desserts are average, but try the yummy sesame balls and red bean ice cream– the latter sounds strange but it’s actually quite good. [...]

La Provence French Artisanal Cafe & Bakery makes the bread, some would say the best bread in South Florida.

Last October, Morton’s Steakhouse opened in Miami Beach. While their steak is not bad, it is definitely not worth the $15 valet parking, even if their motto is “the best steak anywhere.” The famous “onion bread” wasn’t bad either, but it isn’t anything to write home about. Do I sound like I ‘m complaining? In [...]