May 2012
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Jamaican Me Hungry
Ok ok ok ok! I am FINALLY returning and updating (hopefully) regularly now. I got stuck in a lazy, procrastinating cycle but now I’m out and back in the foodie world.
(The baby panda represents me returning to the blog..and the person dressed up in the panda suit is a crazy person dressed up in a panda suit.)
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August 2011
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I'm the Worst
I have been sucking at updating my blog. I have a bunch of restaurants that I have been to but I’m just too lazy to post anything. I promise I will have something soon! In the meantime, look at this cute baby in a panda costume :)
June 2011
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Whisk'd Away
Two different people recommended Whisk to me, my good friend Phi and a fellow Tumblr, Juan from Dead Fix. Phi described the restaurant as “really good, fresh food” and Juan told me that I HAVE to go on Fridays to try their burgers. So, I went.
The restaurant is located a couple of blocks away from all the hoopla and hype of the Sunset Shops area. When my boyfriend and I first walked...
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May 2011
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deadfix asked: just found you blog and I love this. I read the best burger in miami and I think you need to go to Whisk in South Miami on a friday. It's the only day they make burgers but I think it might be the best burger I've ever had. I'm a huge food junkie so I really enjoy what you're doing.
Cheers,
juan
Cheers,
juan
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EatItPanda's Panda!
I just had to make a post to thank my friend, Spen, for FINALLY making my panda and giving my blog a little mascot. He’s so cuddly and chubby and I ♡ him!
Eat that shit, Panda!
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UPDATE! Yakko-San's NEW Location!
Yakko-San has recently moved a little farther east on NE 163rd Street. The space is much bigger and fancier now but it seems that the clientele is staying the same. The menu is about the same, except now there is a big selection of sushi available, and there are a few items that have gone up in price. One of my favorite dishes, Yakiniku Don (Yakiniku steak over rice), increased by $2 but the...
March 2011
2 posts
koopz asked: best burger? we all know that's at BURGERS AND BEER. Or Shake Shack, word....
danteross asked: Your Tumblr is excellent who are you? I dig food and you do too!
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February 2011
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Food Truck Band Wagon
There has been a recent drastic increase in food truck popularity in Miami. It seems as if it happened overnight. Now there’s a different food truck meet up going on every night at different locations. And I HATED the whole idea. The food trucks I came across had mediocre food at expensive prices. What the fuck is the point? I thought the appeal of food trucks is awesome cheap food. You ARE...
January 2011
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Mary Ann Has the Best Buns!
Every major city in the US has a “Chinatown,” where one can go and experience the culture, taste the food and buy cheap, bootleg ass shit. Except for Miami. The closest thing Miami has to a Chinatown is the 1/2 mile stretch of shops on NE 163rd Street that’s across the street from that weird mall. For about 5 consecutive shopping plazas, there are Chinese restaurants, nail shops,...
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2nd Chance for Gigi
Ok. I did it. I gave Gigi another chance. I went with a friend and my boyfriend after finishing a late night of dancing at The Pickle. I had spoken to a few other people after my first visit and was armed with a list of different dishes to try that would hopefully change my low opinion of Gigi.
We ordered the melons, the fried chicken skin and the meatloaf. When the melons arrived, we were all...
December 2010
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My FroYo Is Self-Servicing
I love the Midtown area. Mostly because Target is there and I LOVE Target. But the area is expanding with new restaurants and shops. I made a visit to Angelina’s, a self-serve frozen yogurt spot. I am not the biggest fan of frozen yogurt but this place had GREAT flavors. And it was so cute too!
There were 8 different flavors when I went - my favorites were cookies & creme and...
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Bacon Brunch!
I’ve been such a slacker on the blog posts but since my school semester is over so new posts are coming!
Last month, I went to Morgan’s for brunch. I’ve never quite understood brunch because I will eat breakfast whenever. I’m not restricted by times. I just think brunch was invented as an excuse to make it okay to drink alcohol in the morning time. And nothing is wrong...
November 2010
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B&B Should Be M&C
I was never a fan of B&B (The Burger & Beer Joint). I had went there when they first opened because everyone was saying how great the burgers were. I did not like. The burgers are overpriced and the one I got was dry and had wilted lettuce and tomatoes on it. And I felt like the fries were trying to hard to be like The Standard’s crack fries…and it wasn’t successful.
BUT...
October 2010
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Gigi is So-So
A new restaurant, Gigi, opened up in Midtown (on N. Miami Ave and 35th Street) advertising “Noodles…BBQ…Beer” all over their windows. Yes, yes and yes, please. Located on the same block as Bardot, Gigi has a really modern, hip feel with high ceilings and a chill atmosphere. I had heard really good things about the food.
All of the items my boyfriend and I ordered were...
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The BEST Cupcakes in LIFE!
I LOVE cupcakes. Like for real for reals. In fact, I have a tattoo showing my love for the baked yumminess.
A few years ago, a friend handed me a crumpled piece of paper she had cut out of a local paper. It was an ad for Sweetcakes. This little cupcake shop is tucked away in a plaza off of Biscayne and 84th Street. It was love at first bite. The cake is light and there is a perfect amount of...
September 2010
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Buena Vista's Best Pastries!
I feel a little spoiled. I have some of the best places to eat a few steps away from each other. Lemoni has the tastiest paninis, salads and dinner specials. Buena Vista Bistro is a cute little French spot that has the best snapper and crab cakes ever. The owner and chef, Claude, opened up a deli on the corner earlier this year. I would go to the Bistro just to eat desserts sometimes. I’m...
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Yay Yay for Yakko-San!
Yakko-San in North Miami Beach is one of my favorite places to go when I want to treat myself. Yakko-San serves authentic Japanese food so the average sushi-eater probably would not have experienced at least half of the items on the menu before. There are definitely some things on there that made me go “WTF O_o” on my first visit. Most of the menu consist of Japanese...
August 2010
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Best Burger in Miami (for now)
You should obviously know by now that I am a fan of burgers. Nothing beats a fat, juicy patty covered in cheese with caramelized onions, a crisp piece of lettuce, and a tomato slice between a lightly grilled bun. Mmm..just writing that made me hungry.
My pick for best burger in Miami (for right now, and it has been for quite some time now) is….Drum roll, please… ONE BURGER in the...
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Frenchies Steppin' It Up in SoBe
I recently made a stop to Otentic, this new French restaurant that opened a couple of months ago around the block from my job. A few of my co-workers had eaten there and raved about how great the food was. Located on one of the sketchier blocks on Washington, this place stands out. I had eyed the menu beforehand and was shocked at the low prices.
When we walked in, we were greeted by the owner,...
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J'adore La Sandwicherie ♡
Possibly the best sandwich spot on South Beach, La Sandwicherie consistently serves up fresh sandwiches, salads and smoothies. Open every day until 5AM, this place is a healthier choice to the normal late night pizza slice. In addition to the fresh ingredients La Sandwicherie uses, the price is perfect. All items range from about $6-9, with a drink and everything you can get a meal for like $11...
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Le Tub is Le Ehh
Le Tub, a burger joint in Hollywood Beach, has received many, many accolades praising their burgers. They were voted “Best Burger” by GQ Magazine, boasting to be one of the “20 hamburgers you must eat before you die,” and even Oprah joined the Le Tub love. I thoroughly enjoy burgers and love trying to find the best one down here, so I decided to make a visit to see if this...
July 2010
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Soul for Cheap
I love fried chicken. I love mashed potatoes. I love mac and cheese. I love soul food. I love cheap food. And I think I’ve fallen in love with Esther’s, where you can get cheap, delicious soul food.
I had my first visit today to their location that’s off NW 7th Ave and 46th Street (kind of in the hood, I guess). I was blown away with all the choices and it took me forever to...
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Smoke't and Mirrors
Recently, my boyfriend and I visited a new BBQ restaurant on US1, Smoke’t. A couple of my friends had eaten there before and raved about the food. As a BBQ lover, I had to see how it was for myself. The menu was a bit overwhelming, I wanted to try EVERYTHING. They also had an impressively large selection of beer.
We first received some biscuits with butter. The biscuits were really...
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The F Word(s)
Not that F word! Unless I say “I love me some fucking fair food!” My favorite thing about special events, whether it’s a fair, festival, Redbull Flugtag, or Art Deco weekend, is the prospect of getting a funnel cake and a lemonade (I prefer frozen, but freshly squeezed will satisify). Those two things make admission fees, long lines, and pushing my way through stank children all...
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The Hype Behind Shake Shack
Shake Shack, originally from NYC, recently opened a location in Miami Beach. The opening created a bit of a blog buzz and also some hype from my friends who had eaten at the ones in NY. I went there last week and only ate a Blizzard type of creation (frozen custard with your choice of mix-ins. I chose chocolate truffle cookie dough and hot fudge to go with my vanilla custard). It was pretty...
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Amo L'Andiamo!
Hands down - the BEST pizza in Miami. Actually, the BEST pizza I’ve ever eaten! Andiamo, located in 55th Station off of Biscayne Boulevard between 54th and 55th street, offers a variety of pizzas, Panini sandwiches and salads. I’ve never eaten anything other than the pizza and the occasional Cesar salad, but I’ve heard their sandwiches are good.
I never really deviate from my...
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Dim Sum Yummy!
Although some people have argued with me about the best dim sum restaurant in South Florida, I can confidently state that Toa Toa is the BEST dim sum restaurant in Broward County. I haven’t gone to any places in Miami…why? Because I have no desire to stray from Toa Toa!
My older sister first took me here years ago. I knew it had to be good because almost all the patrons were fellow...
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Juicy Lucy Will Squirt in Your Mouth!
My good friend, Phi, showed me the awesomeness that is a “Juicy Lucy” (also spelled “Jucy Lucy”). The unique thing about this particular burger is that the cheese is inside the patty instead of on top. According to Wikipedia:
The Jucy Lucy was apparently invented at The 5-8 Club in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, though this is disputed. The Matt’s Bar, a short...
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Tea for Me!
A few months ago, my boyfriend introduced Sweet Leaf Tea to me and I’ve fallen in love with its yummy organic goodness. Sweet Leaf is an all natural tea company based out of Texas that is inspired by one of the 2 owners’ grandmother, Mimi, who “taught them never to use ingredients they can’t pronounce.” And under each bottle cap, there is a cute...
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I Want to Make Babies with a Luther Burger
The best burger I’ve ever had in my life. I still dream about it. At this year’s Miami Youth Fair, there was a booth producing the infamous, mouthwatering Luther Burger. For those of you who don’t know, the Luther Burger is rumored to have been invented by singer-songwriter-baby-makin-music-maker, Luther Vandross. A tasty bacon cheeseburger with two Krispy Kreme donuts in lieu...
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