My favorite restaurant in Miami never fails to disappoint me. After a bit of a hiatus to refresh for a few weeks, the staff re-opens their doors in mid October with a new menu. Interior Chefs Counter So they have changed things up a bit this time around, as last time in the Summer menu, they have the Chef come out to present the dishes. They have a...

I am certain that this is my favorite restaurant because of the bold choice to completely change the menu offerings from the previous experience. Chef Tristan Brandt always seems to create balanced dishes with deep flavors and varying textures. The staff are extremely friendly, charming and personable. I appreciate this very much. This menu has eve...

I was fortunate enough to snag a reservation to Rao's Italian Restaurant in Miami Beach, located within the Loews Hotel.  For a hotel to have such a restaurant is quite a treat for its guests. The reservations are nearly if not completely impossible to obtain for the NYC location but outside is much easier. During my night of dining, the resta...

My latest foray into Michelin star restaurants is at the Surf Club on the northern end of Miami Beach. It was opened in 2018 and is located at the bottom of the Four Seasons Hotel and is owned by Thomas Keller, owner of the three Michelin star restaurant in Yountville, California (roughly 65 miles NE of San Francisco) called the French Laundry. Thi...

I think this may be my favorite restaurant in Miami and I could not help but show up, exhausted from work on opening night after the Chef and staff had taken three weeks off. The anticipation and eagerness for new flavors and dazzling presentation was palpable. I could not wait. Described as French cuisine with modern twist and Asian influences, th...