El Turco: Great Turkish food and BYOB in Miami

We visit El Turco for both breakfast and dinner (on different days…) Here are four happy words: Bring your own bottle. And three more: no corkage fee. These words, though, are rarely associated with special restaurants. More often, they’re reserved for (very) casual dining. Happily, Buena Vista is home to an anomaly. El Turco, a small Turkish café-restaurant, quietly opened its doors in Upper Buena Vista last year. Since then, it has gained a loyal following, a Bib Gourmand award… View Post

South Miami: A Love Story Winery & Bistro

A Love Story is sure to be a top South Miami spot for girls’ night. It may not be a likely location for a love-themed wine bar and bistro, but A Love Story Winery & Bistro off of Miller Road in South Miami seems like it was meant to be. Once you step foot into this lavishly decorated space, you ultimately feel as if you are part of someone’s romantic dream. Every aspect of the restaurant is dedicated to the… View Post

Wine of the Week: Jaffelin Fleurie 2019

If you’re looking for a red to chill, meet Jaffelin Fleurie. Move over white wines! Sometimes, the job requires a chilled red. This wine from one of the Beaujolais crus is just the right pick for an end of summer soirée. Maison Jaffelin’s Fleurie hits the spot as the perfect summer red wine. Cru Beaujolais wines are some of the greatest hidden gems in the market. Far from the simplicity of Beaujolais Nouveau, these wines rich and complex. Gamay shines… View Post

Pizzette: Pizza *and* delicious wine in South Beach

Sarah rhapsodizes about her favorite South Beach Pizza spot, Pizzette, which happens to have a very nice wine list. Many places claim to be a restaurant and wine bar. The and-wine-bar genre is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of them don’t deliver. Anyone who has used Google search to discover wine bars in new cities will know how disappointing many of these and-wine-bars are. Yes, they serve wine. But carefully selected wine? A list with personality and a point of view? An… View Post

Aventura: Estiatorio Ornos Greek Food and Wine in Miami

Estiatorio Ornos is a restaurant by famed Chef Michael Mina located at the Aventura Mall. Guests at Ornos are treated to some of the top Greek food and wine in Miami. Immediately upon arrival, the ambiance is friendly and welcoming, white tablecloths and all. Inside, the restaurant decor and artwork give upscale vibes, but not too fancy that you can’t enjoy an impromptu lunch while shopping the latest fashions. If you’re looking for a brief culinary visit to Greece without… View Post
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