Pastelmania Bakery in Little Havana, Florida
Since September 2010, I make the 20-minute drive to Pastelmania Bakery in Little Havana to get my pastelito de guayaba and esponrru fill. So worth it!
COMFORT FOOD
The comfort food category on the Burger Beast site will fill your virtual stomach with tasty goodness.
Knaus Berry Farm in Homestead is Cinnamon Roll country
Everyone assumes that Knaus Berry Farm (15980 Southwest 248th Street, Homestead) is Amish run, but it’s not. The Knaus family are Dunkers (German Baptists who are often confused for Amish) who have run Knaus Berry Farm for over 50 years. I had heard about Knaus for years but have only been purchasing their baked goods…
All Day Adventure with the Fellas in Homestead
Whoa…I felt like Keanu Reeves after this Homestead adventure. What started as a trek for fellas & I to visit Knaus Berry Farm ended with all of us ridiculously stuffed.
Swensen’s Grill & Ice Cream Parlor in Coral Gables, Florida
I love eating at Swensen’s Grill & Ice Cream Parlor. Ok, normally, I wouldn’t use its formal name. My family and I call it…
Shake Shack, a Hot Dog Cart turned Burger Legend
My first interaction with Shake Shack was at the 2009 Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Shack fever was in full bloom in New York, and I was ecstatic that I would be able to try their signature burger in South Florida. And then I had it and thought, what’s the…
Eat Bison Everythang at Ted’s Montana Grill
My attraction to Ted’s Montana Grill was its owner Ted Turner. It’s not that I’m a giant Ted Turner fan but the upscale celebrity burger concept is different.
Super Subs Etc. is My Go-To Sub Shop in Miami
It seems like just yesterday that someone told me, “Let me introduce you to an amazing sub shop.” Even though I don’t remember who that person was, Super Subs Etc is one of the all-time best recommendations I’ve ever received. More than 20 years later, I still believe Super Subs Etc (6380 Bird Road) is…
Whisk Gourmet Food and Catering in South Miami
Last Friday, I ordered a burger from Whisk. I have always heard good things about their burgers. The cool thing about Whisk (7382 SW 56th Ave, South Miami) is that burgers are only served on Fridays. They are in limited supply, and every week it’s got different toppings on it. That’s a great way to…
John Martin’s Irish Pub in Coral Gables, Florida – CLOSED
For more than 30 years, John Martin’s Irish Pub in Coral Gables is where Miami folks celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. John Martin’s closed in February 2020.
Mi Rinconcito Mexicano is my go-to Mexican Restaurant Joint
Mi Rinconcito Mexicano was initially a tiny spot across the street from where it’s currently located. Back then, Marcela would bring me a tasty Mexican Coke, one of the few spots in Miami that sold it back then.
La Mission Restaurant en Cozumel, Mexico
One of the stops on our cruise was Cozumel, Mexico. Michelle suggested eating at La Mission Restaurant (Avenida 30 between Calles 2 and 4 in Cozumel, Mexico). I would later learn that it is home to some ridiculously spicy hot sauce. However, this would not be the reason alone to try a place out. I like hot…
Cheesecake Factory, been there & love that!
Yes, I love Cheesecake Factory. It’s important to get that out of the way first. Normally, you’ll find me waxing poetic about locally-owned restaurants that use fresh beef for burgers or hand-bread their chicken tenders to order. While Cheesecake Factory isn’t locally owned, it does a great job of being a scratch kitchen with a…
