Salumeria 104

Salumeria 104Meat lovers beware: I am about to stray you into dangerous terrains; where you will be seduced by the lulling sound of tender meat being sliced to perfection and the enticing aroma of a high quality  Prosciutto; and you won't even have to make the long flight to Europe. Let me give you some background. Italy is known for its superior Salumi, or cured meats such as Prosciutto, Pancetta, Salame, and Capicola. A Salumeria...

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Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Islamorada, Florida Keys

As the song says, "Everybody knows a little place called Kokomo..." That's one of the tunes I like to play on the car radio as I head down south for some R&R in the Florida Keys. I felt I needed to downshift and get my "keys on" last weekend, so that's exactly what I did; I treated myself to a day trip to a place I love because of its great seafood, relaxed ambiance, and tropical flair. Not to mention quite a bit of excitement, with great watering...

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Berries In The Grove

Enjoying the sunny South Florida weather, I thought I'd have lunch at a spot I could catch a breeze in, while savoring a nice meal. I decided to head over to an area of town that is laid-back and eclectic, and offers great restaurants, regattas, shopping, and festivals: Coconut Grove. "The Grove" as locals affectionately call it, is home to a variety of art galleries and has been the location for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival for almost 50 years....

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Islas Canarias Restaurant

Miami has always been known for its melting pot of cultures. It's no wonder then that in a city with streets named Celia Cruz Way and Jose Marti Blvd., there would be an intense, welcoming charm and political passion; or that in a section of town called "La Pequena Habana", or Little Havana,  you would find an older generation of men in Maximo Gomez Park, ( Domino Park as it is referred to by the...

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Amazing Happy Hour Bites

The other day, after a long and arduous week, I felt like having a couple of cocktails with my friends to unwind. I went into a local restaurant and sat at the bar. I realized I was hungry and noticed they had a special Happy Hour menu with some pretty interesting stuff on it. That's when it hit me! Why don't I check out some local happy hour menus around town and share the ones I thought had delicious food, great drinks, and all at an attractive...

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