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Bandeja Paisa at Oiga, Mire, Vea
December 2nd, 2010
This is a Colombian restaurant whose name is an expression to get attention (loosely translated: “listen, look, see”). This dish is one of the eye-catchers here: a grilled steak topped with a fried egg, rice and red beans, chicarron (pork rind), chorizo and fried ripe plantain. And it’s big enough for two. $14.50, 2580 S. Decatur Blvd., 221-4359. Read more »
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Kobe Beef Outside Skirt with Garlic at Raku
December 2nd, 2010
Grilling the beef with Binchotan (Japanese oak charcoal) results in a delicious combination of juicy and crisp. The seasoning comes from Raku’s homemade teriyaki sauce, which is very delicate with sweetness from Muscat wine and richness from chicken stock stewed for about 10 hours, along with other carefully picked ingredients. Read more »
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Alaskan Halibut at RM Seafood
December 2nd, 2010
One of Rick Moonen’s spectacular dishes is this fish, line-caught from Alaska and lightly roasted with butter and topped with fresh-squeezed lemon juice. It is served with a carrot-cardamom purée, celery root and shaved heirloom carrots—all seasonal ingredients that give this dish an autumn flavor. $33, Mandalay Place, 632-9300. Read more »
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Coniglio Brasato at Ferraro’s
December 2nd, 2010
Yes, it really does taste like chicken, but with less fat. We’re talking rabbit, which is beautifully braised by chef Mimmo Ferraro in a rich broth, and then paired with fluffy polenta, just as it would be in northern Italy. $26, 4480 Paradise Road, 364-5300. Read more »
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Halibut with Fennel at Panevino
November 25th, 2010
\ Chef Mario Andreoni is from Italy’s northernmost province of Alto Adige, and he’s a real talent. This off-menu seafood dish, known by its Italian name, ippoglosso con finocchio, is pan-seared, wild-caught Alaskan halibut with caramelized fennel in a light Pernod sauce. Market price ($28-$36), 246 Via Antonia Ave., 222-2400. Read more »
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Ropa Vieja at Havana Grill
November 25th, 2010
This house favorite (whose name literally means “old clothes”) is a traditional Cuban meal consisting of thinly shredded beef simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions in a tomato wine sauce. It is served with a choice of rice or beans. After dinner, when the sun goes down, the setting here rapidly changes into a Latin club full of live music and the Havana rumba! $17, 8878 S. Eastern Ave., 932-9310. Read more »
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Duck with Chorizo Hash at Biscayne
November 25th, 2010
One would hardly call this rich combination of duck meat, Mexican-style sausage and fried potatoes a light appetizer, but it’s wonderful anyway. The Trop’s new South Beach-style steak house tops it with fingerling potatoes and a fried egg. It’s a great dish any time of day. $14, in the Tropicana, 739-2222. Read more »
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Nam Tok at Ping Pong Thai
November 25th, 2010
They serve authentic Thai food here with good vegan-friendly options. Try this power salad on your next lunch break. Nam tok features grilled beef mixed with red onions, scallions, cilantro, roasted rice powder and lime juice, and it’s topped with cabbage and carrots. $10, 2955 E. Sunset Road, Suite 110, 228-9988. Read more »
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Dorito-Crusted Mac N Cheese at PBR Rock Bar & Grill
November 18th, 2010
Inspired by Professional Bull Riders and rock ’n’ roll, this bar and grill knows how to put the country in comfort food. In this dish, macaroni is covered in a creamy homemade cheese sauce and baked with crumbled Doritos chips. Read more »
