The Surf Club Restaurant in Miami Beach

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...

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L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Miami

Nestled away in the heart of the design district are several restaurants, including a few Michelin star restaurants, the most prestigious of which is L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon. Named after the late chef who passed away in 2018, the tradition of his name is carried on by several Chef proteges around the world. The Miami location is currently the re...

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Chef Michaels in Islamorada

A nice place where the menu changes seasonally, with lots of fresh fish that dictate what is available for that day, Chef Michaels serves the best tasting fish that Islamadora offers. While they have a good selection of steaks and when I went, had prime rib, they are known for their seafood: FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD, selection changes daily Lionfis...

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L'Atelier Miami Fall 2023 menu experience

The new fall menu is out from L'Atelier in Miami and it has a good assortment of traditional fall flavors including maple bacon, honeynut squash and chestnuts but also with the fine dining twist including foie gras, coconut laminated pastry dishes and elderberry. The nice thing about this menu is you can come back and have a different variation as ...

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Tambourine Room Winter 2024 Menu Experience

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...

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