Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita

Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita...No, I am not introducing myself. This is actually the name of the restaurant I had my latest adventure in, located at 1000 South Miami Avenue; right in the heart of pulsating Brickell. It's a real hot spot, in an eye-catching locale, which holds as much history as it does originality in its name.The building that Dolores (as it's affectionately called) is situated in was originally built in 1923; following the...

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BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant

When the cab first arrived to the front door of my next adventure in Washington D.C., I wasn't sure what to expect. The first thing I saw was a full-scale fish market, with everything from Wild Halibut to Rainbow Trout sitting on ice and a  few steps in, there was a raw bar to my left.  It was certainly different than all the other restaurants I had been to in D.C.  As I reached the back of the place, a friendly hostess greeted me...

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Jaleo

I don't have to tell you I'm a sucker for tapas and Spanish cuisine.  I find them to be so much more than just small, tasty plates for sharing, but rather the center of great conversation and awesome drinks. There's nothing like nibbling on them while sipping some wine or sangria. While I was eating my way through D.C., I noticed this was the home to Jaleo, a popular and modern tapas restaurant, under the direction of renowned chef/owner Jose...

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Larios on the Beach - Miami Spice 2012

Miami Spice 2012It's here! It's here! It's finally here! Miami Spice is back and it's hotter than ever. Running this year from August 1-September 30, 2012, there are more mouth-watering menus than I have seen in a while. For those of you that don't know what Miami Spice is, let me tell you so you can run and start reserving. During the months of August and September, a number of top-notch restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner...

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