Not the most special, not the most fun, not the cheapest, not the most expensive. Just good basic places to choose from when you are looking for a new place to go
Behind the miami airport, in an industrial neighborhood sits this charming Italian restaurant.
Decorated with care and a unique eye, even the menu looks original. And the food was fabulous. The service friendly and something about the place sets it apart.
A new and upscale Yummy place by the people who brought you soyka. Just a few doors down off Biscayne near 51st street. The loveliest back garden, the most interesting building, the yummiest grouper. I have nothing bad to say and I can not wait to go back.
5808 NE 4th Ct
(786) 953-7850
In my backyard, why don’t i go more. Its a great lunch spot or to pick up dinner. As I write this it occurs to me I need a tag for take out and this is going on the list .
Good Ol’ Havanna Harry’s. Always good. Never having been to Havanna I can’t say how authentic it is here but i can tell you that all day every day people are enjoying an abundance of food at a good price . All full flavored and amazing desserts.
http://miyakoofdadeland.com/contact/ At Dadeland Plaza on South Dixie. When my daughter came home as an infant I took my sone to dinner every Thursday night for mom/Sam time. His choice, our time. And every Thursday night we went t Miyako, sat at the bar, and ordered sushi. I hadn’t been back in years when a few weeks ago i met a friend there for dinner. It was as good as I remember.
I have gone back and forth on DiNapoli for years. My first experience was bad, then years later I returned and it was fine. I have been twice in the past year and taken out twice, all good. So, for neighborhood Italian its a good choice. You have to choose it over Papa Piccolo ( http://papapiccolopizzeria.eat24hour.com ), Papa Riccos ( at 144 and US 1) and giros ( http://cirosonline.com ) which isn’t easy.
A traditional Ice Cream Parlor imitation. The sundaes are served in tall glass bowls, the ice cream is great and people love the patty melt too.
at Merrick park has become a new favorite. Its so lovely to sit outside in a pretty though unnatural setting. The food is great and varied, the service usually good tho never great. . In my mind this is meant to be a relaxing place to waste away some time over good food with a good friend.
South Miami..What a burger. It has everything on it including the kitchen sink. Get a finger bowl as you are going to be a mess. I loved it.
Lunching With Laura 