Dollar Dish: Some Deals for This Month

Dollar Dish: Some Deals for This Month

* * * Photo by David Siqueira (stock.xchang)* * * Here are some deals going on at local restaurants this week: Name Your Own Price at Pardo's Chicken Pardo's Chicken is letting customers name their own price for Tuesday's lunch--a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken meal. When: Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: Pardo's Chicken, 2312 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables How much: You decide. Name Your Own Price at Morena Restaurant "Name your own price" may be a trend.  When you call ahead at Morena Restaurant to make a reservation and mention the promotion, you will be allowed to pay what you consider a fair price for menu items.    Morena Restaurant is running the promotion to highlight Chef Hector Diaz's (Maya Tapas & Grill) new Spanish and Argentine menu.  Menu items include four-cheese risotto with truffle aioli, braised short ribs, and Black Angus skirt steak with sweetbreads in lemon butter sauce. When: Through Feb. 28 Where: Morena Restaurant, 1334 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach How much: You decide. Shrimp shumai/ Joan Ho (stock.xchang) Maki Madness For $12.95, Sushi Maki diners can choose three items for this fixed-price menu deal.  The deal is "here to stay," according to the folks at Sushi Maki.  Maki Madness is available only at the Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and South Miami locations.  First course choices are miso soup or green salad with ginger dressing.  Second course choices are edamame, ... » Read more..
Valentine’s Chocolate Buffet at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

Valentine’s Chocolate Buffet at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

* * * Photos by David Samayoa * * * Here are some photos from the chocolate buffet at Cantina Beach (Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne).  French pastry chef Patrick Lassaque and assistant pastry chef Bethany Haltibeitel took three days to prepare the spread. It was $22 per person for the dessert buffet.  I skipped the fancy meal for Valentine's Day (opting instead for a cheap meal at a chain restaurant) and went straight for the fancy dessert.  I sampled eclairs served with Cocoa Krispie-like croquants, chocolate covered strawberries,  gianduja (chocolate and hazelnut) cheesecake, financier with chocolate,  and a coco crumble with spicy ganache.  My favorites were the chocolate covered strawberries and a milk chocolate  mousse with passion fruit cream on the bottom. Milk chocolate  mousse with passion fruit cream Other desserts I didn't get to try were white chocolate panna cotta with fresh raspberry, vanilla creme brulee and ... » Read more..
Food Events Advance Notice…

Food Events Advance Notice…

* * *Sushi rolls in a row/ Rob Owen-Wahl (stock.xchang) Photo of uramaki roll on home page by Erik Araujo/stock.xchng* * * My picks for some intriguing food events coming up.  Note that these events require advance reservation. WEDNESDAY 2/24 Potato Pandemonium at Possum Trot Farm Yes, potatoes are actually locally grown.  Chef Robert Barnum will prepare a unique potato menu, including potato salad with carambola relish, smoked potatoes, individual potato souffles, and potato pancakes topped with passionfruit sauce.  You can check out the full menu here.  Read about Chef Barnum's potato prep in Redland Rambles blog.  Guests will also sample Barnum's selection of homemade tropical fruit wines.  If you arrive early, Barnum will provide an informal lesson on unusual uses of local ingredients.  You must RSVP and purchase tickets by Saturday, 2/20. When: Wednesday, 2/24 at 6:30 pm Where: Possum Trot Tropical Fruit Nursery, 14955 SW 214th St, Homestead How much: $100 per ... » Read more..
CSA Show and Tell Week 10 (Early February)

CSA Show and Tell Week 10 (Early February)

* * * Tilapia in serrano cream sauce with tangerine, radish, and red onion salsa./ David Samayoa * * * Here’s where I tell you what I’ve done with the produce from my Redland Organics CSA half-share and what I plan to do.  I also share links for recipes that I look forward to trying. This is [...] » Read more..
Food Events Week of Feb. 9: Chocolate and Tequila or Eating in the Dark

Food Events Week of Feb. 9: Chocolate and Tequila or Eating in the Dark

My picks for the most interesting food events this week…. WEDNESDAY 2/10 Sushi and Sake Tasting at Sushi Ko Varieties of sake will be paired with sushi and Japanese snacks at this event hosted by blogger Sushi Pro (@sushi_pro).  This event if open to hardcore sake fans, as well as those who are intrigued and want [...] » Read more..
Menu: Super Bowl (mostly New Orleans-themed) Snacks

Menu: Super Bowl (mostly New Orleans-themed) Snacks

* * *These recipes can also be used for a Mardi-Gras-themed dinner./ David Samayoa* * * I’m not a football fan at all.  But the fact that this is a New Orleans-infused Super Bowl inspired me.  One PR person suggested that Super Bowl parties may be second only to Thanksgiving in food consumption, according to Judy [...] » Read more..
Food Events: Biking is for Food Lovers (Updated)

Food Events: Biking is for Food Lovers (Updated)

* * *photo by Stefan Glase (stock.xchang)* * * Later this month, Slow Food Miami hosts a bike tour of Redland farms.  I’ll spare you the cliches about guiltless eating and broken resolutions.    I just think it sounds like a lot of fun! You can rent bikes or bring your own.  The ride starts with a stretch [...] » Read more..

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