Dec
28
2011
Latin food is not my strong suit. In terms of ingredients and cooking styles, I have my preferences, but with so many countries and regions, each having developed its own unique methods, my palate is not yet discerning enough to differentiate among them. What I can tell you is that tortillas are not prevalent in …
Dec
08
2011
Hello, faithful followers. No, we haven’t forgotten about you. Yes, we got sucked into the pre-holiday madness. First there’s the week or so leading up to Thanksgiving (preparations, stomach-stretching exercises, anticipation); the feast; then, the recovery period; followed by the shock and realization that there are still a zillion things to do, more family gatherings, …
Nov
08
2011
Prime Rib and Sushi and Crepes, Oh My! At Nikki Beach, smorgasbord dreams come to life with spreads that are nothing short of legendary. A haven for the ravenous late riser, the culinary assortment caters to just about every craving one might have in the early afternoon hours; an upscale buffet with all the fixings. …
Nov
04
2011
I’ll be frank — we didn’t have any actual BBQ. I know, I know. “What?!” you’re saying to yourselves. “How can you possibly go to a BBQ place and not have BBQ?” Silly, huh? Well, there were traditional BBQ sides involved, but we just weren’t in the mood for the full on, slathered-in-BBQ-sauce fare. Before …
Oct
19
2011
Every so often, I feel a deep appreciation for life in South Florida. Sure, it’s hot and humid more often than not (meaning my au natural curls are more 80s rock than bohemian beauty), which should be no surprise to my fellow tropical climate inhabitants. But what better way to make the most of it …
Oct
18
2011
Imagine yourself perched on a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Naples, or licking your fingers from of a year’s worth of free pizzas. These tantalizing fantasies will soon become the reality of a select few thanks to the Moretti Loves Pizza campaign. Italian beer company, Birra Moretti, has teamed up with pizzerias in select US …
Oct
07
2011
Enticed by the allure of two FREE dinner vouchers, which we gladly accepted, Kitchen 305 managed to turn our gratis spoils on end. With the promise of a multi course meal in one of the best new restaurants in Miami (though I should have known something was fishy from the start, being that the restaurant …
