Every summer my family rents a home in Marco Island for a week. At some point, normally early on I get impatient and go for a drive through Naples. A year ago I drove by Sandy’s Cuban Cafe with plans to hit it up but it was closed for the day by the time I went back. So I waited…….almost … Continue reading
Chef Alberto Cabrera just opened up Little Bread in Little Havana. This comes just a couple of months shy of Bread + Butter Counter‘s 2 year anniversary, B+B is his other restaurant. Sandwiches are more my speed and that’s what Little Bread is all about. The Sandwiches at Little Bread are serious business, just take the Pulpeta (without a dissertation, it’s a Cuban-style Meatloaf) for … Continue reading
A few things happened to Jorge & Jorgie Ramos’ B&S Gastropub since I was last here in early September. In October, due to issues tied to construction B&S Gastropub could not continue to operate in its current form so the restaurant shut down. At the end of that same week B&S Gastropub competed at Croquetapalooza and took home the win. Which … Continue reading
A day before Croquetapalooza I dropped in to Munchies Cafe 2. I had last visited their original location a little over year ago after a BB reader mentioned that their Croquetas are a must try. I was torn as to which appetizer to start with so I did the only sensible thing, I ordered the Munchie’s Platter (Masas de Cerdo, … Continue reading
Chico’s has been serving Hialeah crowds for almost 40 years now. It never closes, yes it’s open 24 hours a day. It can be best described as a Cuban Diner. It’s currently going through a renovation and everything probably looks better than they year it opened. Many years ago I worked at Best Buy in Hialeah and we would come … Continue reading
Before we get into the thick of things, there is free valet parking in the building where B&S Gastropub is located. There you go, now you can’t complain about the parking situation. Onward…. Chef Jorgie Ramos runs the kitchen and his father Jorge runs the front of house. You may remember them from their first restaurant venture together, The Joint … Continue reading
Do you have ever lie to yourself about something? I’ve been saying to myself this is the week I go to EDGE for almost two years.I got dangerously close to eating here last November and then I don’t know what happened. Then, dmo305 posted this on Instagram and I was at EDGE the following day. The power of social media … Continue reading
Croquetapalooza is finally happening on Sunday October 12th from 1-4PM indoors at Stage 305 in Magic City Casino (conveniently located near the Miami Airport). It will feature Croquetas from many local restaurants including Islas Canarias, Gilbert’s Bakery, Sergio’s, Luis Galindo Latin American and Croqueta-inspired dishes from places like Latin House, Pincho Factory, Che Grill, Crazydilla and Ms. Cheezious! What’s for … Continue reading
You know what’s really good? The Croquetas at Mario’s. *Someone out in Social Media land has told me multiple times to check out the Croquetas at Mario’s, that they’re possible contenders for the “Best in Miami”. I was in Homestead getting my Steamed Cheeseburger fix when as I was driving I saw the Mario’s sign. Sure, I was full but I … Continue reading
Taperia Raca is the new tapas spot by Giorgio Rapicavoli and Alex Casanova of Eating House fame with Chef de Cuisine Ryan Harrison, formerly of Preservation in the kitchen. They recently opened up in the old Metro Organic Bistro location near Dogma. Once I heard the magic word, “Croqueta” I was already in my car driving over. This whole small plates … Continue reading
When I was growing up in Westchester (aka the Cuban hub) there was always a couple of boxes of Caserita Croquetas in my family’s freezer. I went to Rockway Elementary School for my first 7 years of education and one of the sandwiches that my Mom packed for me at least once a week was Croquetas on White Bread with … Continue reading
Probably the most famous “Secret Menu” in the universe is from the West Coast Burger chain In-N-Out. Its popularity caused it to eventually become not so secret and it can now be found on their website. A&G Burger Joint in Sweetwater has decided to raise their game a couple of notches on Mondays by introducing their version of a Secret … Continue reading
I have eaten enough Croquetas in my lifetime to fill a Cruise ship. I’d say I love a good 99% of them, even the kind you find in Frozen Food Aisle at your local Supermarket. Picking 10 was difficult so I threw in an extra Croqueta that I recently have become enamored with. What’s your Top 10 Croqueta List? I’d … Continue reading
Since the day Bread + Butter Counter opened back in February 2013 I was waiting for them to start serving Breakfast on weekdays, the time is finally here. The Breakfast is available only Weekdays from 8AM -11AM. I went to town and ordered so much food I had about 2 bags worth of leftovers. I dare you to find something … Continue reading
“The World’s first 1/3 pound Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib Croquetta Burger Patty topped with Crunchy Pickles, Dijon Mustard and Mayo cuddled in a Brioche Bun.” And this is how love at first sight begins…..Pincho Factory’s Croquettessa Sandwich is available starting today at both locations (Coral Gables & Westchester) through the end of the month. Please treat her good, she’s … Continue reading
The FGH kills me every time with her photos from Molina’s Ranch Restaurant in da Hialeah. In fact, it was that picture of the Bistec Artesano from Molina’s that gave me the couple of sleepless nights that caused my visit here. I had not been in Molina’s since it was at its previous location across the street, we’re talking at … Continue reading
I first saw Sergio’s “Get Your Hands Off My Croquetas” tagline at a Bus Bench in Kendall. I was holding up traffic trying to get a good picture of it and eventually gave up. Everytime I see it, it brings a smile to my face. And the best part of it is that it’s true too! picture courtesy of @Dancerpenquin’s … Continue reading
There’s probably nothing worse than waiting through your entire work week to finally see the “big movie” and having to deal with knuckleheads who think they’re at a pool party. There’s a couple of ways to solve this. If you’re going to be checking out some indie fare then I’d suggest visiting O Cinema to get your culture fix. If big … Continue reading
If you live in Hialeah, Westchester, Kendall or West Miami then you probably already know about Sarussi Subs. You might have also seen Sarussi on the Man v. Food LIVE episode. If you don’t well they’re known for their giant 16 inch take on the Cuban Sandwich called the Sarussi Original (also available in 9 inch form). Their homemade bread … Continue reading
On Sunday morning I headed out to Hialeah in search of a new Frita to enjoy. I did not find one but ended up at Moviestop where I bought a bunch of Blu-Rays like The Evil Dead, Return of the Living Dead, High Fidelity, Swingers and Animal House. I was with my dad so I headed back to his home … Continue reading
Most folks think of Polo Norte for 2 things, Ice Cream & Cuban Style Pizza. I’ve never had dessert much less ice cream any of the times I’ve eaten here. Fans of Cuban Style Pizza come here to fulfill their fantasies. The Croquetas here are divine. They are a bit on the large side and have a certain something that … Continue reading
Latin American Bakery & Cafe is one of the greatest things to happen to me food wise in the last few years. I love Luis Galindo’s Latin American Restaurant which is right next door but sometimes it’s just filled to capacity and I’ll be forced to order food to go. Enter the Bakery & Cafe which is not open as … Continue reading
Sometimes I write about a new restaurant, go through the motions and point out a couple things here and there I like. I’ve been to Blue Collar run by Chef Danny Serfer five times and have not left disappointed. I’ve had something different each time but honestly, truthfully and really you should have The Big Ragout (Pork, Veal Shoulder & … Continue reading
A few weeks back the New Times posted a list of the Top 5 Croquetas in Miami which I vehemently disagreed with. After some consideration and re-testing of my favorites I had to move one out of the Top 5 and bring in a new fellow (La Casona). So here they are, my Top 5 Croquetas in reverse order to … Continue reading
The first thing that caught my eye about Daddy’s Grill’s Menu was the “Discos Voladores” aka Flying Saucers on the menu. I haven’t eaten those since I was a kid. What’s a Disco Volador? It’s a sandwich made on the special contraption below. Daddy’s Grill actually had theirs brought over from Cuba which I guess makes them as authentic as you’re going … Continue reading
