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The Absolute Best Brunch Spots in Miami
"Located in the historic MIMO district of Miami and open for lunch and dinner, Blue Collar is a cozy restaurant that serves American comfort food in a casual setting. Owner/Executive Chef Daniel Serfer opened Blue Collar with the aim of serving the kind of food that he has always loved to eat in an inviting atmosphere, and he has succeeded in doing just that. If you are looking for romantic date night ideas in Miami, this is a great place to visit."
"Danny Serfer’s Blue Collar takes its cues from the classic American diner. The tiny restaurant in the MiMo District offers daily specials and elevated comfort foods. Start with a gutsy New Orleans-style dish of shrimp and grits with bacon and Worcestershire-based barbecue sauce, or Chanukah latkes (served year-round)."
"Multiple LocationsThe heated debate between baguette and croissant isn’t nearly as important at 2 am, the time you’re most likely to find yourself at this late night sandwich destination. Served French-style on fresh baked bread with toppings galore and a hearty dose of their famous vinaigrette, these monstrous Dagwood-style creations are tailor made for soaking up a long night of partying. There’s absolutely no shame in asking for extra dressing on the side."
"From sandwich stands to street food markets and tucked-away treasures, here are 10 cheap restaurants in Miami that are worth seeking out."
"Remember when your school would get a new kid, and that new kid was cool and handsome and almost instantly more popular than you?. Lucali is like that. This place rolled into town one day from New York with a reputation for making some of the best pizza in the world."
"Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, and one of Miami’s best pizzerias, which famously boasts long waits, is still serving up its Neapolitan style pies daily — sans wait."
"Pizza is the ultimate comfort food, and one of Miami’s best pizzerias Lucali, offers up some of the best in the city."
"While this seafood staple in Little Havana has been around since 1976, it’s a secret gem for many visitors and even locals. La Camaronera started as a no-frills Cuban fish-fry joint where patrons ate standing up at the counter. It has since added table service, and it’s still home to one of the best fried fish sandwiches in Miami – the signature pan con minuta, a golden-battered snapper sandwich served on a Cuban roll."
"This cash-only fish joint has been a staple in the Little Havana neighborhood for almost 50 years. Originally known as the Garcia Brothers Seafood Market, the venture was a labor of love, created by the exiled Garcia family, who left their native Cuba shortly after Castro took power. The family had already been in the fishing business back home so it was a logical move for them to open the market."
"Founded by a family of Cuban fishermen, La Camaronera has been an off-the-beaten-path Miami staple for over 50 years. A few of the best dishes here include camarones fritos (fried shrimp) and cangrejo moro (Florida Stone Crab)."
"They're a mix between Chicago deep-dish style and California-style toppings. If pizza's not your thing, Big Tomato also features salads and wraps. Continue to 9 of 9 below."
"Grab a seat at this casual eatery tucked between Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue to satisfy your pasta craving as well as your inner carnivore. The Alley's short rib bucatini, on chef Danny Ganem's rotating menu of Neapolitan-style specials, offers a hearty, meaty sauce of short rib ragu with tomatoes and red wine that works well with the long hollow strands of pasta designed to trap the sauce. The $24 dish is comes topped with parsley and grated Parmesan."
"-1228 Collins AveLa Ventana : excellent Colombian food, cheap, good service - 710 Washington AveVentanita : deliiicious homemade ice cream - 1433 Collins AvePizzeria The Alley : very good pizzas, beautiful place, although a bit fancy - 1433 Collins Ave11th Street Diner : American dinner in an awesome old school air stream, great burgers - 1065 Washington Ave Day 2: street art, history & good coffee in wynwood"
"Featured in a slew of respected publications, including Esquire, Food & Wine Magazine, and more, this swanky Miami Beach hotspot is beloved by the celebrities and South Florida’s movers and shakers. No matter what you order off the menu, you’re sure to fall in love with the chef’s impeccable creations. Start with something from the raw bar, like oysters paired with champagne or a Maine lobster cocktail served with citrus vinaigrette, then feast on one of the restaurant’s legendary cuts of meat, like tender filet mignon or a prime porterhouse."
"Most of the dishes at Red South Beach are steaks, other meats, and seafood cooked on the grill to the customer’s liking. Executive chef Peter Vauthy handpicks the proteins that go on the menu. There are rich and decadent accompaniments to go with the proteins, such as Parmesan tater tots, four-cheese can and cheese, and truffle whipped potatoes."
"Open for curbside pickup, Gran Paris Bakery’s menu is full of cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, specialty pastries, and more. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Gran Paris Bakery (@granparisbakery) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:19pm PDT"
"First Watch is an award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch favorite that specializes in both traditional and innovative creations all freshly prepared to order. Coral Gables Love reader Leo recommends the skillet hash farmhouse style. First Watch is located at 5799 NW 7th St, Miami, FL."
"Restaurants Coffee shops Coral Gables. This Brooklyn-born coffee shop flew south to Coral Gables for its only location outside of the northeast. It’s a female-owned company that proudly roasts all its coffee beans in its Brooklyn roastery, and sources environmentally and socially responsible beans from Kenya, Honduras, Burundi, Guatemala and Colombia."
"Cafe Grumpy was born out of the owner’s attitude when going into other inferior coffee shops. Since so many New Yorkers travel to Miami, this Brooklyn-based shop traveled down south to deliver the best cup of coffee in Miami. The proud female-owned company roasts all of its beans in Brooklyn."
"Brooklyn import Cafe Grumpy has set up its first location outside of the Big Apple in Coral Gables. The coffee shop serves up a variety of different coffee from the top regions around the world and boasts a variety of classes to learn more about coffee."
"For a European style meal, Panizza Bistro brings an international touch to Miami Beach. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a large and enticing menu. In the morning you can get a classic egg meal, and later in the day, tapas are the highlight."
"If you are looking for a trendy Wynwood brewery, then check out Veza Sur. The large black wall branding the brewery is extremely hard to miss. 10 Barrel Brewing Company and Colombia’s Bogata Beer Company joined together to provide an interesting and cozy location that has a feel reminiscent of a home library or den. On the menu, you will find choices that include:"
"Located north of Downtown Miami, Veza Sur Brewing Co. stays true to its Latin-American roots, right in the creative Wynwood neighborhood. Veza Sur doesn’t disappoint with creativity either. Recently, they dropped a coffee porter slushy with Twix bars on top."
"With about a dozen specialty beers on tap (plus seasonal selections) and another half-dozen or so microbrews in bottle, Titanic may not have the biggest selection, but there's no arguing that this brewery and restaurant has the most flavorful, carefully crafted beer in town. Brewmaster Jamie Ray whips up at least half of the daily draught offerings, including the evocatively named Boiler Room Nut Brown Ale and Triple Screw light ale, and he keeps receiving national awards for them at competitions where the judges, for the record, never spit. Then there are all the beer-related events -- live blues-and-brews, Mug Club specials, name-that-brewski contests, University of Miami sports nights, Brewmaster dinners, free T-shirt happy hours."
"In 1982 two Florida International University students in their early twenties, Patrick Gleber and Kevin Rusk, helped transform Miami's oldest bar, Tobacco Road, from a decrepit, crime-ridden dive into one of the most popular food and music venues in the county. Then came Fishbone Grille, continuing a tradition of excellent food at a moderate price. So in 1997, when Rusk announced he was going to start a brew pub in Coral Gables, it seemed a recipe for success."
"If you couldn’t guess it, Wynwood Brewing Co. settles in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District. Wynwood Brewing Company was the first craft brewery in the area, founded by Luis Brigoni and his father, who transferred their Puerto-Rican pride into beer. They have award-winning beers Pop’s Porter and La Rubia (blonde ale)."
"The craft beer scene is here in South Florida with the opening of the Miami Brewing Company—the region’s first craft brewery—at Schnebly Redland’s Winery in Homestead. The family-owned operation uses the tropical fruits and flavors..."