Taste: ***
Cost: $
After my move in, I decided against cooking dinner and finding something to eat instead. I had always wanted to try Jacks's but never got around to making the trip. first off the burger is pretty decent. I'm not a big fan of all sirloin burgers but this one was pretty decent. nice char taste, cooked medium without me asking. I'm a fan of a 50-50 sirloin chuck burger, but this once wasn't dry at all. The condiment bar had homemade horseradish and other good fixins. The fries were nothing to write home about. If they were a tad skinnier, they probably would have been great. Overall a nice charming place, that reeks with history. I'm pretty sure I might visit again, but thats only if I feel too lazy from firing up my grill to cook my own burgers.
4201 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL
(954) 565-9960
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Levi Kelly's BBQ (Miami)
Taste: *****
Cost: $
Do you live within 40 miles from the University of Miami? Is it Friday or Saturday? Go visit Levi Kelly... NOW!
On my drive into work, I see this man setting up, but unfortunately I always take the train up to West Palm on Fridays so I've been unable to try out his BBQ. I've finally had an opportunity and it is hands down THE BEST BBQ IN SOUTH FLORIDA. The ribs are in a word.... PERFECT. Succulent, tender, but not shreds in your teeth tender, they have a nice snap to the meat, great smokiness with no charred bitter undertone. The meat is just incredible and Mr. Kelly does not trim the rib membrane, you het all the meat. For 8 bucks you get a huge half slab.
The sauce is best described as the crossroads of the big 4 of BBQ: Memphis, Carolinas, Texas and KC. Actually its very St Louis-style. It is sweet, but not overly sweet; its has a nice touch of tang but not too acidic. Its just right, although maybe a bit more spiciness might work too.
I transcend into a little pork induced heaven after biting in and the only thing that made the ribs better was sharing the bones and some fat with my best friend; my dog Halo.
The neighborhood Mr. Kelly serves his excellent bbq might be perceived as a bit "tough". It is actually not like that at all. Its a charming little area, where the people are extraordinarily nice and make due the best they can with their means. Trust me, you'll forget about where you are, as soon as you bite in. They have officially overthrown Tom's in West Palm Beach (now under new management) as the best BBQ in florida.
Corner of SW 59th Place and 62nd Street
On the Gravel Lot behind the church
Cost: $
Do you live within 40 miles from the University of Miami? Is it Friday or Saturday? Go visit Levi Kelly... NOW!
On my drive into work, I see this man setting up, but unfortunately I always take the train up to West Palm on Fridays so I've been unable to try out his BBQ. I've finally had an opportunity and it is hands down THE BEST BBQ IN SOUTH FLORIDA. The ribs are in a word.... PERFECT. Succulent, tender, but not shreds in your teeth tender, they have a nice snap to the meat, great smokiness with no charred bitter undertone. The meat is just incredible and Mr. Kelly does not trim the rib membrane, you het all the meat. For 8 bucks you get a huge half slab.
The sauce is best described as the crossroads of the big 4 of BBQ: Memphis, Carolinas, Texas and KC. Actually its very St Louis-style. It is sweet, but not overly sweet; its has a nice touch of tang but not too acidic. Its just right, although maybe a bit more spiciness might work too.
I transcend into a little pork induced heaven after biting in and the only thing that made the ribs better was sharing the bones and some fat with my best friend; my dog Halo.
The neighborhood Mr. Kelly serves his excellent bbq might be perceived as a bit "tough". It is actually not like that at all. Its a charming little area, where the people are extraordinarily nice and make due the best they can with their means. Trust me, you'll forget about where you are, as soon as you bite in. They have officially overthrown Tom's in West Palm Beach (now under new management) as the best BBQ in florida.
Corner of SW 59th Place and 62nd Street
On the Gravel Lot behind the church
Friday, January 30, 2009
Rickey's World Famous Restaurant (Ft. Lauderdale)
Taste: *****
Price: $
Update 3/1/09
I just couldn't get the wings off my mind plus I'd been dying to meet Mr. Billy Mitchell so me and Kim made the trek down to the Pines Blvd location from West Palm. Unfortunately Billy Mitchell was at the Renaissance Festival (which we drove past on the way down). Fortunately the wings were no fluke. We ordered some onion rings and wings. I'm sorry, I can't force myself to eat anything else. Did I say this already? Billy Mitchell makes one hell of a chicken wing. He must hold a PhD in chemistry, bc it is scientifically impossible to keep a wing that crispy, when doused in his famous wing sauce. Its an interesting crust, its so crispy, its almost candy like, but it doesn't feel heavy. The onion rings were great too, but the wings are the star. The hot sauce isn't just heat in a bottle, you can taste the chili peppers. If you haven't ate here yet and you're within a 30 mile radius, make the trip. For their proven consistency, Rickey's is upgraded to 5 stars.
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I'm a huge fan of the movie The King of Kong, and when I drove by this place, I immediately did a u-turn to see if I could catch a glimpse of Billy Mitchell. Unfortunately hes at the other location, but what I got instead were quite possibly the best wings I've eaten in a long time. Billy Mitchell makes a GOOD chicken wing. The batter was perfect, crispy, not heavy, and managed to stay crispy while doused in the incredible wing sauce. I haven't been able to get the wings off my mind for sometime now and will have to visit the other location to see if I can get an autographed bottle of hot sauce. Definitely recommend. The wings and the documentary.
http://www.rickeysrestaurant.net/index.htm
Price: $
Update 3/1/09
I just couldn't get the wings off my mind plus I'd been dying to meet Mr. Billy Mitchell so me and Kim made the trek down to the Pines Blvd location from West Palm. Unfortunately Billy Mitchell was at the Renaissance Festival (which we drove past on the way down). Fortunately the wings were no fluke. We ordered some onion rings and wings. I'm sorry, I can't force myself to eat anything else. Did I say this already? Billy Mitchell makes one hell of a chicken wing. He must hold a PhD in chemistry, bc it is scientifically impossible to keep a wing that crispy, when doused in his famous wing sauce. Its an interesting crust, its so crispy, its almost candy like, but it doesn't feel heavy. The onion rings were great too, but the wings are the star. The hot sauce isn't just heat in a bottle, you can taste the chili peppers. If you haven't ate here yet and you're within a 30 mile radius, make the trip. For their proven consistency, Rickey's is upgraded to 5 stars.
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I'm a huge fan of the movie The King of Kong, and when I drove by this place, I immediately did a u-turn to see if I could catch a glimpse of Billy Mitchell. Unfortunately hes at the other location, but what I got instead were quite possibly the best wings I've eaten in a long time. Billy Mitchell makes a GOOD chicken wing. The batter was perfect, crispy, not heavy, and managed to stay crispy while doused in the incredible wing sauce. I haven't been able to get the wings off my mind for sometime now and will have to visit the other location to see if I can get an autographed bottle of hot sauce. Definitely recommend. The wings and the documentary.
http://www.rickeysrestaurant.net/index.htm
Scully's Tavern (Miami)
Taste: ***
Price: $
A very nice little place. The construction going on outside had discouraged me from going inside, but you definitely should. They have an interesting take on cooking wings. They're partially deep fried, and then transplanted to the grill for some char. The result is a crispy wing with a nice smokey aftertaste. I had the scampi wings, and found them to be delightful since they keep the wingtips on! Some pieces might be a tad over charred, but for the most part, the wings were great. The fish and chips were all you can eat and they were good too. Didn't feel too heavy, but I would of liked some malt vinegar on them. Great slaw though, I never really like slaw all that much but this was great. The Ribs were ok, some ribs were tender, some were a bit dry and overdone. The sauce is treated like an afterthought and tastes as such. The fried green tomatos were ok, kind of like sour onion rings. The burger patties were frozen. After inquiring about its freshness they conceded that the head chef was out and they were using frozen patties as opposed to fresh ones. Scully's tries to do alot and it succeeds on some levels yet comes short on others. I think this is one of those places where one day the food is amazing and one day its just ok. Much better than typical bar food, but I guess bc of the food network I had higher expectations.
9809 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33173
Price: $
A very nice little place. The construction going on outside had discouraged me from going inside, but you definitely should. They have an interesting take on cooking wings. They're partially deep fried, and then transplanted to the grill for some char. The result is a crispy wing with a nice smokey aftertaste. I had the scampi wings, and found them to be delightful since they keep the wingtips on! Some pieces might be a tad over charred, but for the most part, the wings were great. The fish and chips were all you can eat and they were good too. Didn't feel too heavy, but I would of liked some malt vinegar on them. Great slaw though, I never really like slaw all that much but this was great. The Ribs were ok, some ribs were tender, some were a bit dry and overdone. The sauce is treated like an afterthought and tastes as such. The fried green tomatos were ok, kind of like sour onion rings. The burger patties were frozen. After inquiring about its freshness they conceded that the head chef was out and they were using frozen patties as opposed to fresh ones. Scully's tries to do alot and it succeeds on some levels yet comes short on others. I think this is one of those places where one day the food is amazing and one day its just ok. Much better than typical bar food, but I guess bc of the food network I had higher expectations.
9809 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33173
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Sports Grill (Miami)
Taste: ****
Cost: $
The place to go for wings and a beer in Miami. Hooligans, Keg South, the Pub only wished they had wings as good as Sports Grill. Me and my friend Eddie actually refer to this place as the Holy Grill. No seriously, they actually use old church pews as benches. The wings are great, even when its almost midnight and the kitchen is about to close. Nicely grilled, no batter, clean sauce. I wish the medium heat wings had a bit more kick to them. The next notch up (the Miami Heat) uses a blazing scotch bonnet pepper which is a bit too much for me to handle. Aside from wings, everything else here is pretty good too. The burgers are solid, albeit a tad forgettable. Fries are actually crisp, not soggy like most bar type places. If you're thinking about picking up some wings to go, skip the wing specialist places and go here. Have a beer while you wait, it'll be worth it.
14617 sw 104th St
Miami, Fl
Cost: $
The place to go for wings and a beer in Miami. Hooligans, Keg South, the Pub only wished they had wings as good as Sports Grill. Me and my friend Eddie actually refer to this place as the Holy Grill. No seriously, they actually use old church pews as benches. The wings are great, even when its almost midnight and the kitchen is about to close. Nicely grilled, no batter, clean sauce. I wish the medium heat wings had a bit more kick to them. The next notch up (the Miami Heat) uses a blazing scotch bonnet pepper which is a bit too much for me to handle. Aside from wings, everything else here is pretty good too. The burgers are solid, albeit a tad forgettable. Fries are actually crisp, not soggy like most bar type places. If you're thinking about picking up some wings to go, skip the wing specialist places and go here. Have a beer while you wait, it'll be worth it.
14617 sw 104th St
Miami, Fl
Wing Stop (Various Locations)
Taste: **
Cost: $
Hmm they weren't horrible and not too expensive. The flavors of the wigns are pretty run of the mill and don't really stand out. My biggest pet peeve was that they didn't give us blue cheese or ranch and forgot to tell us that they wouldn't be included. Who eats wings without bleu cheese or ranch? The wings were on the small side but you get 20 for lke 11 bucks. If I had to cater on the cheap and I didn't like my friends too much I might order again.
12528 SW 120th St
Miami, FL 33186
Cost: $
Hmm they weren't horrible and not too expensive. The flavors of the wigns are pretty run of the mill and don't really stand out. My biggest pet peeve was that they didn't give us blue cheese or ranch and forgot to tell us that they wouldn't be included. Who eats wings without bleu cheese or ranch? The wings were on the small side but you get 20 for lke 11 bucks. If I had to cater on the cheap and I didn't like my friends too much I might order again.
12528 SW 120th St
Miami, FL 33186
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Hurricane Grill and Wings (West Palm, Various Locations)
Taste: **
Cost: $
This place isn't that bad really, but it gets docked a point for not allowing me to split my order of 15 wings into 2 different flavors. There are a ton of different wing flavors but I settled for their Parmesan garlic. The wings were cooked well (how hard is it to fry something). I would of liked a bit more flavor from the parmesan and garlic though. Overall it was tasty though. I also had an order of sweet potato fries which were ok. I personally twice fry my sweet potato fries to ensure crispiness. Theirs was stuffed into a box with some honey type sauce on it. Some were kind of crispy, but most were a tad limp, but they were still tasty. I'd prolly goto a sports bar like Duffy's or Alehouse for wings in the future but if I need some take out wings, this place isn't bad.
Cost: $
This place isn't that bad really, but it gets docked a point for not allowing me to split my order of 15 wings into 2 different flavors. There are a ton of different wing flavors but I settled for their Parmesan garlic. The wings were cooked well (how hard is it to fry something). I would of liked a bit more flavor from the parmesan and garlic though. Overall it was tasty though. I also had an order of sweet potato fries which were ok. I personally twice fry my sweet potato fries to ensure crispiness. Theirs was stuffed into a box with some honey type sauce on it. Some were kind of crispy, but most were a tad limp, but they were still tasty. I'd prolly goto a sports bar like Duffy's or Alehouse for wings in the future but if I need some take out wings, this place isn't bad.
5 Guys Burger and Fries (Miami)
Taste: *** (revised from** (revised from ***))
Cost: $
Updated Review
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So I had to try it again. The burger this time was just too dry for my tastes as I've observed a disturbing practice in the kitchen... they press their burgers. The fries are still good, but I'm pretty much done with the well done burgers. They probably use all ground sirloin, while although tastey, will be very dry after cooking to well done, no less pressing the meat. Dissappointing.
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The newest burger joint to open in Miami, and of course you know I had to try it. Everything here is about simplicity. Only a handful of burgers with unlimited free toppings, fries seasoned 2 ways (cajun or regular), and a hotdog. My first major complaint was the cooking of the burgers. I personally like my burger Medium, with a pink center, but all burgers here are cooked the same way, well done, but its is still juicy to their credit. Their basic burger is a double patty burger. I'd estimate it to be around just over half a pound. So their regular burger is really the little burger. Confusing I know... The burger itself is a very meaty burger. Not much seasoning to overpower the taste of the beef and it was pretty tasty. No options in cheese either, but it also was tasty. I was expecting fresh mushroons but their just canned ones, thats ok I use canned mushrooms on burgers I cook at home too. The fries were great. Hand cut, fried in peanut oil which you can really taste. They're definitely cut ther day, as you can taste the starchiness of potato and the skin is left on which is a nice home cooked feeling. Actually the regular fries is enough for 2. They're crammed into a styrofoam cup and spilling out with another serving in the bag. In fact the fries are probably what would probably keep me coming back here. I'm still a Fuddruckers fan (more burger options, cheese sauce with fries, variable doneness of burgers) but if I didn't want to trek out to North Miami, I wouldn't mind stopping by here.
10471 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
Cost: $
Last chance Review
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I want to like 5 guys. I really do. They have this whole grassroots campaign similar to in and out and shake shack. I decided to give it one last whirl at the south miami location. Of the 3 tries, this was the best. While cooked well done (over cooked in my opinion) the patty was loose packed and had a tender texture. This location also correctly placed the mushrooms and grilled onions on the bottom. It was ok. Actually, it was good, but nothing spectacular. The fries we nice, but not crisp (come on guys... twice fry already!). I bumped you guys back up to 3 stars. But for a 5 buck burger... you're much better off going to charm city. In fact the patties seemed smaller this time... Don't know if they're downsizing due to their popularity?
Updated Review
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So I had to try it again. The burger this time was just too dry for my tastes as I've observed a disturbing practice in the kitchen... they press their burgers. The fries are still good, but I'm pretty much done with the well done burgers. They probably use all ground sirloin, while although tastey, will be very dry after cooking to well done, no less pressing the meat. Dissappointing.
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The newest burger joint to open in Miami, and of course you know I had to try it. Everything here is about simplicity. Only a handful of burgers with unlimited free toppings, fries seasoned 2 ways (cajun or regular), and a hotdog. My first major complaint was the cooking of the burgers. I personally like my burger Medium, with a pink center, but all burgers here are cooked the same way, well done, but its is still juicy to their credit. Their basic burger is a double patty burger. I'd estimate it to be around just over half a pound. So their regular burger is really the little burger. Confusing I know... The burger itself is a very meaty burger. Not much seasoning to overpower the taste of the beef and it was pretty tasty. No options in cheese either, but it also was tasty. I was expecting fresh mushroons but their just canned ones, thats ok I use canned mushrooms on burgers I cook at home too. The fries were great. Hand cut, fried in peanut oil which you can really taste. They're definitely cut ther day, as you can taste the starchiness of potato and the skin is left on which is a nice home cooked feeling. Actually the regular fries is enough for 2. They're crammed into a styrofoam cup and spilling out with another serving in the bag. In fact the fries are probably what would probably keep me coming back here. I'm still a Fuddruckers fan (more burger options, cheese sauce with fries, variable doneness of burgers) but if I didn't want to trek out to North Miami, I wouldn't mind stopping by here.
10471 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33176
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
China Sea (West Palm Beach)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
Great chinese food for the price. Its your standard fare of take out chinese food just done very well with good portion sizes. Its not quite NY style, but its good enough. I was torn between the 2 or 3 start rating, but if you factor in price, it has to be 3. The sesame , general tso's honey garlic, chickens are all great. The beef and broccoli/garlic/mongolian/etc... are all great. If you just want a snack, 10 crab rangoons are only like 5 bucks.
1196 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Cost: $
Great chinese food for the price. Its your standard fare of take out chinese food just done very well with good portion sizes. Its not quite NY style, but its good enough. I was torn between the 2 or 3 start rating, but if you factor in price, it has to be 3. The sesame , general tso's honey garlic, chickens are all great. The beef and broccoli/garlic/mongolian/etc... are all great. If you just want a snack, 10 crab rangoons are only like 5 bucks.
1196 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Monday, May 5, 2008
Taco Rico (Miami)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
Its all a bit too greasy and just not fresh tasting enough. I had the Chimichanga, Fajita and Taco all to unimpressive results. I'm a forgiving person, especially if the food is cheap... but the food shouldn't have to taste cheap. The Chimichanga was soaked through the paper with oil and just left a bad taste in my mouth after eating. I then moved onto the Fajita, thinking that the peppers would lighten things up... wrong. Just bland and mushy veggies inside. The Taco's shell disintegrated in my hands while eating... Not very good at all... go across the street to Chipotle or something...
473 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Cost: $
Update:
I realized why the food isn't great, I haven't been adding the spinach sauce. The food is good now.
Its all a bit too greasy and just not fresh tasting enough. I had the Chimichanga, Fajita and Taco all to unimpressive results. I'm a forgiving person, especially if the food is cheap... but the food shouldn't have to taste cheap. The Chimichanga was soaked through the paper with oil and just left a bad taste in my mouth after eating. I then moved onto the Fajita, thinking that the peppers would lighten things up... wrong. Just bland and mushy veggies inside. The Taco's shell disintegrated in my hands while eating... Not very good at all... go across the street to Chipotle or something...
473 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1909 Cafe (Miami)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
Good sandwiches here, particularly the eggplant sandwich. Most of their offerings are tasty if not run of the mill. I could do without the mini bean sprouts in my sandwich though. It should be noted that I have a vehement hatred of eggplant and yet I like their eggplant sandwich. I'd give it more stars but its not one of those, I have to eat there places. Solid sandwiches though.
5710 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33155
Cost: $
Good sandwiches here, particularly the eggplant sandwich. Most of their offerings are tasty if not run of the mill. I could do without the mini bean sprouts in my sandwich though. It should be noted that I have a vehement hatred of eggplant and yet I like their eggplant sandwich. I'd give it more stars but its not one of those, I have to eat there places. Solid sandwiches though.
5710 SW 40th St
Miami, FL 33155
Monday, April 14, 2008
Mojitos (Miami)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
No this isn't the one in Dolphin mall, its the small pan con bistec shop on red road by Sunset Place. On a whim after getting some new tennis strings, I decided to stop in. I've had my fair share of pan con bistec in my life, from the roach coaches to other hole in the wall joints. After my first bite, I was ready to dismiss it, but on the second bite I changed my tune. Lets be honest, its cheap meat, seasoned and thrown between bread with papa fritas. I was never a fan of them bc of the tough meat, but also bc the meat jsut wasn't seasoned enough. It always left a slightly sour after taste in my mouth. Whether it was from a lemon marinade to tenderize the meat, or just bad meat... i was never a fan. Mojito's thank fully omits the overly acidic overtone and accentuates what cuban cuisine is known for: onions. The sauteed onions light up the sandwich and makes me forget about the tough meat. In fact on a 2nd bite the meat is well seasoned and compliments well with the freshly baked cuban bread. They get 3 stars for making me like the pan con bistec.
7318 Red Road
Miami, FL
Cost: $
No this isn't the one in Dolphin mall, its the small pan con bistec shop on red road by Sunset Place. On a whim after getting some new tennis strings, I decided to stop in. I've had my fair share of pan con bistec in my life, from the roach coaches to other hole in the wall joints. After my first bite, I was ready to dismiss it, but on the second bite I changed my tune. Lets be honest, its cheap meat, seasoned and thrown between bread with papa fritas. I was never a fan of them bc of the tough meat, but also bc the meat jsut wasn't seasoned enough. It always left a slightly sour after taste in my mouth. Whether it was from a lemon marinade to tenderize the meat, or just bad meat... i was never a fan. Mojito's thank fully omits the overly acidic overtone and accentuates what cuban cuisine is known for: onions. The sauteed onions light up the sandwich and makes me forget about the tough meat. In fact on a 2nd bite the meat is well seasoned and compliments well with the freshly baked cuban bread. They get 3 stars for making me like the pan con bistec.
7318 Red Road
Miami, FL
Joffrey's (Miami)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
This is actually a really great little place. The food is good, maybe not spectacular, but its solid, consistent and the portions are large. I've had most of the salads which are massive, and the burgers here are not too shabby. The main draw is the free unencrypted wi-fi. I come in and order the mango bean salsa and chips (cheap and tasty) and leach off their free internet all day.
11531 North Kendall
Miami, FL 33176-1002
Cost: $
This is actually a really great little place. The food is good, maybe not spectacular, but its solid, consistent and the portions are large. I've had most of the salads which are massive, and the burgers here are not too shabby. The main draw is the free unencrypted wi-fi. I come in and order the mango bean salsa and chips (cheap and tasty) and leach off their free internet all day.
11531 North Kendall
Miami, FL 33176-1002
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Duffy's Sports Grill (Palm Beach)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
This is my defacto sports bar! Every location I've been to has been nice and clean, and from any seat I'm able to watch every game thats going on. The wings are great, my favorite would have to be the garlic wings (be sure to skip the asian bbq ones). The burgers actually decent and isn't from frozen. The nachos are ok, not your traditional ones, they use fried flatbread, i just wish there was more of them. Be sure to grab a Duffy's MVP card, during a happy hour, we once got PAID to ear there due to double points. This is not gourmet, but they do what they intend to do very well and beer makes everything taste better anyways... Cheers!
Cost: $
This is my defacto sports bar! Every location I've been to has been nice and clean, and from any seat I'm able to watch every game thats going on. The wings are great, my favorite would have to be the garlic wings (be sure to skip the asian bbq ones). The burgers actually decent and isn't from frozen. The nachos are ok, not your traditional ones, they use fried flatbread, i just wish there was more of them. Be sure to grab a Duffy's MVP card, during a happy hour, we once got PAID to ear there due to double points. This is not gourmet, but they do what they intend to do very well and beer makes everything taste better anyways... Cheers!
Titanic Brewery (Miami)
Taste: **
Cost: $
Nothing really jumped out at me about this place except that it was inexpensive and located close to UM's campus. The novelty of the inhouse microbrewery quickly wears away when the beer tastes no different from stock ales and pilsners. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I'd rather come here than the Ratheskellar located at UM so thats why I gave it the extra star.
5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Cost: $
Nothing really jumped out at me about this place except that it was inexpensive and located close to UM's campus. The novelty of the inhouse microbrewery quickly wears away when the beer tastes no different from stock ales and pilsners. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I'd rather come here than the Ratheskellar located at UM so thats why I gave it the extra star.
5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Friday, April 4, 2008
Cheeburger Cheeburger (Palm Beach)
Taste: ***
Cost: $
Ahh this place has finally been dethroned as my favorite burger joint but not without a fight. They started the whole 1 pound burger concept and upped the ante with their 2 pounder. The burgers come however you want it with a huge topping list. I'd say the patties here are bit over seasoned and the true beefy taste doesn't quite come through as well as Fuddruckers. The Frings combo is deadly and the milkshake is spot on. A great diner atmosphere and a great burger, I'll have to come back here again if I can manage to tear myself away from the cheese fountain at Fuddruckers.
460 S Rosemary Ave
West Palm Beach, FL
Cost: $
Ahh this place has finally been dethroned as my favorite burger joint but not without a fight. They started the whole 1 pound burger concept and upped the ante with their 2 pounder. The burgers come however you want it with a huge topping list. I'd say the patties here are bit over seasoned and the true beefy taste doesn't quite come through as well as Fuddruckers. The Frings combo is deadly and the milkshake is spot on. A great diner atmosphere and a great burger, I'll have to come back here again if I can manage to tear myself away from the cheese fountain at Fuddruckers.
460 S Rosemary Ave
West Palm Beach, FL
The Big Tomato (Miami)
Taste: ****
Cost: $
This has to be one of my favorite pizza joints. It takes the whole California weird pizza toppings to a new level. The pizza isn't quite a deep dish, but the crust is thick with the cheese burnt at the edges. Sometimes it can get a tad greasy, but usually they do it right. My favorite is the tangy thai pie, they use the thai peanut sauce as pizza sauce, layered with gouda, carrots, chicken, jalapenos onions, and other veggies. Its literally like having a slice of a great thai dish. The fabulous philly, baja bbq, and sinful spinach also deserve honorable mention here. I've had every pizza they offer... about twice now. I'd skip the whole wheat crust option though, tends to make the crust taste like airy wheaty bread for some reason. Their salads are great too, served in hollowed out boule bread. The lentil, schezuan, and mexican are all equally great. Supposedly its supposed to be more healthy for you than normal pizza but I don't know how it can be when it tastes this good?
12447 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156
Cost: $
This has to be one of my favorite pizza joints. It takes the whole California weird pizza toppings to a new level. The pizza isn't quite a deep dish, but the crust is thick with the cheese burnt at the edges. Sometimes it can get a tad greasy, but usually they do it right. My favorite is the tangy thai pie, they use the thai peanut sauce as pizza sauce, layered with gouda, carrots, chicken, jalapenos onions, and other veggies. Its literally like having a slice of a great thai dish. The fabulous philly, baja bbq, and sinful spinach also deserve honorable mention here. I've had every pizza they offer... about twice now. I'd skip the whole wheat crust option though, tends to make the crust taste like airy wheaty bread for some reason. Their salads are great too, served in hollowed out boule bread. The lentil, schezuan, and mexican are all equally great. Supposedly its supposed to be more healthy for you than normal pizza but I don't know how it can be when it tastes this good?
12447 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Kebob Mediterrainean Grill (Delray)
Taste: ****
Cost: $
An amazing find. The gyro, adana, baby lamb, kefka and chicken are amazing. Huge portions, opt for the bulgur as a side and you have a great meal on your hands. Really well seasoned meats. I suggest you opt for the family sample platter and find which one of their meats REALLY does it for you. The tzatziki sauce is like liquid crack. Awesome. Their prices cannot be beat.
1676 S. Federal Highway
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Cost: $
An amazing find. The gyro, adana, baby lamb, kefka and chicken are amazing. Huge portions, opt for the bulgur as a side and you have a great meal on your hands. Really well seasoned meats. I suggest you opt for the family sample platter and find which one of their meats REALLY does it for you. The tzatziki sauce is like liquid crack. Awesome. Their prices cannot be beat.
1676 S. Federal Highway
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Memphis BBQ and Blues formerly Tom's Place BBQ (Palm Beach)
Taste: ****
Cost: $
Revised:
They can change the name but not the ribs. This place is still Tom's but with a little something missing. Maybe I'm being nostalgic, but the ribs were a bit smaller in portion. Maybe I'm a bit slighted, bc I had finally filled up the buy 6 get 1 free card and the new management wouldn't honor it. The food is still pretty good, but I miss Tom's. I miss the Anquan Boldin autographed jersey, and the history.
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From what I hear, Tom's used to be even better than the incarnation I dined at in West Palm. The original location in Boca before they moved up to West Palm I heard was unbelievably amazing. I'm sorry but Tom's BBQ hands down has some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The ribs are tender and their sliced beef is lip smacking. That sauce of theirs, even makes BBQ chicken (which I vehemently hate) taste great. The sides are nothing to write home about and are actually quite bland with exception to their cornbread muffins. Everything is served on a hot plate and I guarantee you will leave there fat and happy. I'm getting hungry, going to head there this weekend in fact... The location is on the border of a sketchy neighborhood, but I just don't go there when the sun is down so theres no problem!
1225 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL
Cost: $
Revised:
They can change the name but not the ribs. This place is still Tom's but with a little something missing. Maybe I'm being nostalgic, but the ribs were a bit smaller in portion. Maybe I'm a bit slighted, bc I had finally filled up the buy 6 get 1 free card and the new management wouldn't honor it. The food is still pretty good, but I miss Tom's. I miss the Anquan Boldin autographed jersey, and the history.
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From what I hear, Tom's used to be even better than the incarnation I dined at in West Palm. The original location in Boca before they moved up to West Palm I heard was unbelievably amazing. I'm sorry but Tom's BBQ hands down has some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The ribs are tender and their sliced beef is lip smacking. That sauce of theirs, even makes BBQ chicken (which I vehemently hate) taste great. The sides are nothing to write home about and are actually quite bland with exception to their cornbread muffins. Everything is served on a hot plate and I guarantee you will leave there fat and happy. I'm getting hungry, going to head there this weekend in fact... The location is on the border of a sketchy neighborhood, but I just don't go there when the sun is down so theres no problem!
1225 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL
Don Ramon's (Palm Beach)
Taste: ****
Cost: $
Another one of the staples for me when I get homesick for Miami (hah, yeah right...). Don Ramons offers up a great menu at a low price. Their portions on some dishes are excellent, while others leave you wanting more. The Lechon Asado is a must have. Do not goto the Wellington location as they prepare this dish differently. The skin is crispy, the pork is succulent before they shred it up with the mini onions that just burst with the lovely mojo flavor. If I get bored with the Lechon (not likely) the Vaca Frita is another show stopper. The meat is boiled with lots of flavor, then fried to a perfect crisp. They really know how to take a crappy piece of meat and make it wonderful. The rice and beans are good, really second to only my dads, and the plantains are great. I haven't really ventured off the menu too much here, but I'd imagine it to taste just as good.
502 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Cost: $
Another one of the staples for me when I get homesick for Miami (hah, yeah right...). Don Ramons offers up a great menu at a low price. Their portions on some dishes are excellent, while others leave you wanting more. The Lechon Asado is a must have. Do not goto the Wellington location as they prepare this dish differently. The skin is crispy, the pork is succulent before they shred it up with the mini onions that just burst with the lovely mojo flavor. If I get bored with the Lechon (not likely) the Vaca Frita is another show stopper. The meat is boiled with lots of flavor, then fried to a perfect crisp. They really know how to take a crappy piece of meat and make it wonderful. The rice and beans are good, really second to only my dads, and the plantains are great. I haven't really ventured off the menu too much here, but I'd imagine it to taste just as good.
502 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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