Jimmy'z Kitchen in Wynwood

Every time I go to Puerto Rico, I have to have some traditional Mofongo to soothe my soul. Mofongo is a typical dish, made with a mashed mound of plantains, into which a combination of seafood, meat, or vegetables is added. I remember the first time I had Mofongo in San Juan about 5 years ago. I had heard of this tasty treat from my Puerto Rican friends but had never tried it.It was love at first sight. And while I continued to have it in Miami...

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EDGE Steak & Bar

A rainy weekend in South Florida, where our ever-wise meteorologists (is that an oxymoron?) predict an over eighty percent chance of rain, usually means we want to stay home and order takeout. By the time I caught the weather forecast, I had already made reservations a few days back at a relatively new restaurant whose menu had peaked my curiosity. Being the adventurer that I am (and owning a rather large umbrella), I decided I was following the...

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Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas

Welcome to the Allure of the SeasBoardwalk Dog HouseI just got back about a week ago from a 7 day cruise through the Caribbean aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas; the newest ship in the Oasis class. If you've been aboard this majestic ship, you know that you sometimes tend to forget you are in the middle of the ocean as you walk through Allure's rendition of Central Park, complete with trees and simulated singing birds and...

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The Joint Bar & Grill (CLOSED)

Those of you who know me, know I am a die-hard Miami Heat fan! As we prepared to continue stealing The Thunder on Sunday night's Game 3 Finals (pun intended..lol), a group of us decided to go watch the game at a South Miami neighborhood gastropub, boasting a giant projection screen: The Joint Bar & Grill, located at 9555 South Dixie Highway.The Joint Bar & Grill is a family-owned restaurant and bar that offers classic American food at...

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