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The Limited Edition Carbonara Burger At Eating House

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Eating House NHM May Poster

When I was a kid I collected G.I. Joe. Sometimes there was a limited edition figure that you could only get by collecting the little UPCs from the backs of the cardboard they came on. I had to have it. I wanted to be one of the few “lucky” boys who had this extra special Sgt. Slaughter figure. But guess what happened? I took too long to send them in and by then the deal had expired. It taught me a valuable lesson: I hate the Hasbro Toy Company. Just kidding. What I’m trying to get at is they are only 24 of these Carbonara Burgers at Eating House every Wednesday in May for National Hamburger Month. Stop saying you’re gonna go, just go and do it to it. Don’t be the one in your circle of friends who didn’t have one. And the best part is there are no forms to mail in.

P.S.: This Burger is really f’in good.

Eating House Carbonara Burger

Only 24 of these Carbonara Burgers are made each Wednesday in May

NHM Details:

National Hamburger Month at Eating House
Date: Every Wednesday in May
Time: 6PM til 24 Burgers Are Sold
Address: 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL.
Phone #: 305-448-6524

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National Hamburger Month Wednesdays at Eating House During May

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Sunday, April 28th, 2013

NHM - Eating House Poster

Yes, it’s true. Eating House will be celebrating National Hamburger Month every Wednesday with the Carbonara Burger. What’s in that bad boy? How about a Black Angus Patty topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Fontina Cheese, Black Truffle, Egg and Parmigiano. And did I mention the side of Smoked Pepper Fries? The only catch is only 24 Carbonara Burgers will be made every Wednesday which means you need to get with the program cause once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Eating House's Carbonara Burger

Eating House’s Carbonara Burger

NHM Details:

National Hamburger Month at Eating House
Date: Every Wednesday in May
Time: 7PM til 24 Burgers Are Sold
Address: 804 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL.
Phone #: 305-448-6524

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Bread + Butter Counter’s Chef Alberto Cabrera on Chat Chow TV

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Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Bread + Butter Front

A few weeks back I wrote about Chef Alberto Cabrera’s Bread & Butter Counter. My pals at Chat Chow TV just interviewed him and I really think you should check it out. Coño Alberto, eres un caballo!

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Pasion del Cielo – Coral Gables, Florida

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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Pasion Del Cielo

After watching a few folks I follow on Twitter continue to visit Pasion del Cielo with great frequency, my interests were piqued. I checked out their website and made a mental note that I need to hit them up soon.

I found myself in the company of Gio from ChatChowTV last night (unfortunately), when the topic of Coffee came up. He was game for some caffeine at 11PM so we were off to the Pasion del Cielo Gables location. They’ve got a 2nd location near Dadeland and one soon to open in Midtown.

The coffee here is ground and made to to order. You will need to choose from the “Country” of your choice when selecting your beans. They’ve also got a nifty cheat sheet which lets you know on a scale of 1 to 4  the Aroma, Body, Flavor and Acidity of the bean in question.

Courtesy of Pasion del Cielo

Image Courtesy of Pasion del Cielo

I had the Nicaraguan Vanilla Latte. Yes, I am very fancy by going Vanilla. It was a great Latte probably one of the best I’ve ever had. The Vanilla flavor was just right. So right, that I didn’t add sugar; something that the Cuban in me felt compelled to do.

Now if I could only stop adding Sugar to my Cafe con Leche we’d be in business.

Get Passionate:

Pasion del Cielo
Facebook: Pasion del Cielo
Twitter: @PasiondelCielo
100 Giralda Coral Gables, Florida 33134
305-448-0007

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Bread + Butter (Pan con Mantequilla) – Coral Gables, Florida

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Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Bread + Butter Front

I’m always a little wary when someone tinkers with Cuban food classics. It’s probably because most folks who try to don’t understand it in the first place. Over the years I’ve heard Cuban Food characterized as anything from bland to just plain boring. I take offense to comments like that having been raised in a Cuban family where my grandmother put together some of the best dishes I’ve ever eaten. There was flavor and love there.

This brings me to Alberto Cabrera’s Bread + Butter which just opened last week. I had a conversation with him last year at his former establishment about Cuban Culture and of course about Fritas. Make no bones about it, he is Cubanaso to the core and I mean that in a complimentary way. He embraces our heritage very well through his food. He wants the dishes to be something new yet still have their ties to the food we grew up eating. I know my late grandmother would have loved & appreciated the food at Bread + Butter.

So because of that I will not even try to describe what I ate. I’m incapable of giving it the grandiose write up it deserves. You’ll just have to come in and try it for yourself. I do suggest you order the Plantano en Tentacion and the Tamal en Casuela.

I posted a copy of the Dinner Menu (from last night) which changes daily. Lunch (which starts today Thursday Feb 7th) will feature Completas (pre-set meals) and a whole other Menu which is also below.

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Dinner Menu for 02-07-13 – click to enlarge

Albondigas de Pulpeta/Ham Meatballs

Albondigas de Pulpeta/Ham Meatballs

Frita China

Frita China

Croquetas

Croquetas

Pan con Lechon

Pan con Lechon

Platano en Tentacion/Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantains

Platano en Tentacion/Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantains

Tamal en Casuela

Tamal en Casuela

Pan con Tomate

Pan con Tomate

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Daily Completas – click to enlarge

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Lunch Menu Page 1 – click to enlarge

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Lunch Menu Page 2 – click to enlarge

Oye Brothe, Try This:

Bread + Butter (Pan con Mantequilla)
Facebook: Bread and Butter Counter
2330 Salzedo Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-484-6743

All pictures courtesy of Droolius.Com

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BURGERLISCIOUS: The Second Course Results

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Friday, November 9th, 2012

Last night was the 2nd Annual BURGERLISCIOUS Burger Competition in Coral Gables. “The Second Course”  presented by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce featured 20 restaurants flexing their Burger muscles to become either “Best in Bun” or “People’s Choice” winners. I along with some fellow bloggers (Fatgirl Hedonist, the Food-E and South Florida Burger Overload), local dignitaries (the Mayor of Coral Gables) and some Burger fans judged. Shula’s 347 Grill ended up taking the Best in Bun aka the judge’s award with The Dome winning the People’s Choice.

@Burgerliscious_ Tweeted Pic of People’s Choice

It was a blind tasting so I really couldn’t tell you what I absolutely loved and which exactly were bad. I will make a suggestion to the restaurants who competed: While your Veggie, Turkey or Seafood “Burger” might be good, it won’t ever win an actual “Burger” contest. It also throws off most of the judges who won’t see it coming.

Partial List of the Burgers I tried:

Angelique Euro Cafe – Ultimate Euro Burger: Mix of Ground Lamb and Angus Beef marinated with Fresh Rosemary and Wild Moroccan Thyme, Topped with Grilled Sweet Yellow Onion, Fresh Goat Cheese and Basil Pesto Aioli

Batting Cage Sports – Bleu & Bacon burger

Café at Books and Books – Veggie Burger with Portobello Mushrooms

Christy’s – Famous Burger with Sautéed Onions, Crispy Bacon and Gorgonzola Cheese.

CRAVE – (1) Signature CRAVE Slider with Certified Angus Beef, Hawaiian Buns, Caramelized Onions & Secret Crave Burger sauce (2) Spice Asian Pork Sliders with Super Aromatic Ground Pork, Asian Slaw, Hawaiian Buns & Jalapeño Aioli

Elevation Burger – Cheeseburger with Lettuce, Tomato and Elevation Sauce

John Martin’s Irish Pub – Irish Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Irish Cheddar

Morton’s The Steakhouse – Mini Cheese Burger with Broiled Primed Beef with Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on a Mini Onion Egg Roll

Pao Town – Wagyu Slider with Snake River Farms American Wagyu and Caramelized Onions Topped with Wasabi Ranch and Served on a Toasted Hawaiian Sweet Roll

Rok:Brgr Burger Bar + Gastropub – Bacon Jam Slider, American Kobe Beef, Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam, Creamy Brie Cheese on a Brioche Bun

Shake Shack – Shack Burger: Cheeseburger topped w/ Lettuce, Tomato & Shack Sauce

Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill – Turkey Burger

Best #BURGERLISCIOUS tweet of the night was by fellow judge Johnny of South Florida Burger Overload:

He was probably right.
K.I.T. for Next Year:

Burgerliscious
Facebook: Burgerliscious
Twitter: Burgerliscious_

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Celebrate Shacktoberfest at the Shack from Oct. 12th – 21st

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Friday, October 12th, 2012

Shake Shack’s annual October event celebrating Oktoberfest, Shacktoberfest runs from Friday, October 12th through Sunday, October 21st at all Shake Shacks (except ballparks and international locations). I’ve still got my souvenir glass bier stein which I got 2 years which means refills for $7. And this year my eye is on the Cheddar Brat Burger, what are you planning on checking out?
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