LAST CHANCE: Our final Miami Spice picks for October
As we wind down to the final two weeks of the “extended” Miami Spice program fueled by the GMCVB, here are a couple standouts if you can grab a reservation:
Rao’s at The Loews Hotel
In NYC, getting a table a Rao’s is legendary and basically impossible. The tables are held by long time regulars and family members. A coveted reservation has even become “auction items”, with winner being able to just make a reservation. So, scoring a table in this elegant and cozy restaurant in the historic St Mortiz Hotel adjacent to the Loews is something to be appreciated.
And their Miami Spice menu is not to be missed, as many of the signature dishes like the Meatballs, Chicken or Eggplant parm and Burrata with roasted peppers are among the options. Don’t miss the dessert options of Tiramesu and Cheesecake with fresh berries.
Don’t delay for at $65 this is a fun, satisfying and can be even a romantic night out!
Rao’s
1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Stubborn Seed
Top Chef, Jeremy Ford, has taken the Miami Spice “assignment” very seriously, creating a delicious and beautiful menu that showcases his and his team’s talents. And to add a unique twist he has added an option to select two of the appetizers for an additional $20 and two of the entrees for an additional $30.
The Ford’s Farm Tomato and Stracciatella salad was fresh, and both the Koji Marinated Lamb and the Stubborn Truffle Chicken were winners. Again, dessert is a nice finishing touch with a citrus Pavlova and a Quesillo.
Stubborn Seed offers the kind of dinner that is both elevated, intimate and casual in a welcoming setting in view of the hard-working chef team. This is a chance to enjoy a well-earned Michelin star meal at an affordable price.
Stubborn Seed
101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Papi SteaK
Known on Instagram for the over the top, $1000 “Beefcase” experience, Papi Steak, nevertheless is a solid steakhouse South of Fifth on Miami Beach with an upbeat-like vibe. Beautiful people abound, but the Miami Spice menu offers a great opportunity to experience the restaurant complete with free people watching.
Appetizers includes Steak tartare, Little Gem Caesar and latkes. Entrees include Creekstone Prime ribeye, Dover sole and Lamb Chops making $65 for dinner a great option. Don’t miss the creamy Basque Cheesecake dessert option.
Papi Steak
736 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
AVA Coconut Grove
A beautiful space and off the busy Main Avenue of Coconut Grove, the AMA menu is extensive and offers something for everyone looking for a fresh Middle Eastern/Greek influenced menu.
Appetizers include a crisp Greek style salad, hummus with lavash, Meatballs with harissa aioli. Entrees include Golden Aegean chicken tagine, with apricots, Branzino with herbs and Truffle cream spaghetti.
Not surprising, Baklava is one of the dessert options along with cheesecake and gelato.
AVA Coconut Grove
2889 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133
Remember, Miami Spice ENDS October 31st, so plan out the next couple of weeks now.