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Restaurant Miami

Por Fin: Grand Spanish Style in Coral Gables, Finally [CLOSED]

“Ben, what’s the best restaurant in Coral Gables?” My Miami-based friend’s response arrived swiftly: “Por Fin!” Finally! That’s the English translation for the name of Carlos Centurion’s Spanish-influenced restaurant, which opened in March 2008...
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Sandwich Miami

El Rey De Las Fritas: Cuban Crunch on Calle Ocho

Snacking is rarely necessary in Miami, a city that’s strong on hearty comida Latina, but one viable option remains El Rey de las Fritas a Cuban diner that’s been located on Calle Ocho, aka...
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Restaurant Sign Miami

Jimmy’z Kitchen: Great Mofongo in Miami [CLOSED]

A long run along Miami Beach left me hangry (hungry + angry), and by the time we reached Jimmy Carey’s restaurant in the Wynwood Arts District, the pressure increased for Jimmy’z Kitchen to deliver...
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Coffee Miami

Panther Coffee: Helping to Remove Specialty Coffee from the Endangered List in South Florida

A Panther isn’t just Florida’s state animal or the mascot for Miami’s hockey team. Thanks to Leticia Ramos Pollock and husband Joel Pollock, the endangered species also epitomizes a coffeehouse in Miami’s Wynwood Arts...
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Brew Urban Café: Finding Caffeinated Salvation in Fort Lauderdale

Sure, overly-sweet Cuban-style espresso drinks were easy to find, but after four days, it was beginning to look like South Florida may be a specialty coffee wasteland. Were there any places in the area...
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Ribs Miami

The Dutch Asian White Boy Ribs [CLOSED]

It doesn’t necessarily make sense, but the best pork dish from my weeklong trip to Latin-centric Miami was at a restaurant called The Dutch, from an Italian chef, and showcased Asian flavors. Manhattan based...
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