Dianne Rubin, Author at Miami Food Pug

Fooq’s Continues to Impress With New Chef

Downtown, Special Feature March 5, 2020March 6, 2020Bucatini Amatriciana, fooqs, Ghormeh Sabzi, Honey Glazed Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Kebab Platter, Local Burrata, Persian Sundae, Sabzi Salad, Vegan Khoresh

We’ve been fans of Fooq’s since the Downtown Miami restaurant first opened several years ago. Owner David Foulquier was actually one of our first interviews for the blog way back in 2015. So needless to say, the Mediterranean eatery has a special place in our hearts (and stomachs).

Recently, Fooq’s welcomed a new chef: Clark Bowen, who’s made a name for himself locally at db Bistro Moderne and Boulud Sud (its successor). At Fooq’s, Chef Bowen is putting his signature touches on the Feel Good Food that Fooq’s is known for. The delicious end result has us more excited than ever for the future of this Downtown gem.

The Spillover Gets a Do-Over

Coconut Grove, Review February 22, 2020March 12, 2020baja fish tacos, cocolito, coconut grove, fish meatballs, Hamachi crudo ponzu, Juan Borjas, KUSH Hospitality Group, Not Your Kid's Juice Box, prawn toast, prawns toast, rum, seafood, The Spillover, tio's vodka, yaki tuna tataki pinchos

What a difference a new chef can make! When we last tried The Spillover a few years back, it was … fine. The food was okay, but we expected more from the team behind faves like Lokal and Kush. As a result, we kinda avoided the place for a while – until now. With Chef Juan Borjas now at the helm, The Spillover is giving us several delicious excuses to visit Coconut Grove.

Bar Spanglish Debuts Sunday Brunch

Special Feature, Wynwood February 3, 2020bottomless mimosas, Brioche "Torreja", brunch, burger, Canchanchara, Croqueta Tripleta, Flan-Cakes, Giorgio Rapicavoli, spanglish, Strawberry Fields, Tres Golpes" Sandwich, wynwood

“Bar Spanglish now serves weekend brunch.” Those were all the words we needed to hear to book it to the Wynwood restaurant. The cool craft cocktail bar and kitchen has now expanded its offerings to offer weekend warriors a chance to recharge after a night out or continue dehydrating responsibly.

DC PIE CO: Exceptional Pizza on the Mainland

Brickell, Review January 21, 2020&pizza, Berry + Ricotta Calzone, brickell, Brooklyn Brick Oven Pie, DC Pie Co, meatballs, Sweet Hot Wings, Watercress + Pear salad

Our favorite pizza in Miami is Lucali. One problem, though: Getting to the beach is a trek for us — doubly so when there’s traffic. Thankfully, Lucali co-founder Dominic Cavagnuolo has opened up DC Pie Co. in Brickell, saving us the trip over the bridge. Fans of Lucali’s phenomenal pies will find that this new spot will satisfy any pizza cravings you have for the Miami Beach mainstay.

Captain Jim’s: Worth the Drive to North Miami

North Miami, Special Feature January 14, 2020bread pudding, Captain Jim's Seafood Market & Restaurant, conch fritters, fried fish, key lime pie, north miami, Pan Con Minuta, seafood, Stone Crab Claws, The Captain's Tail, Whole Fried Lobster

We don’t mind driving for good food, and the trek to North Miami for Captain Jim’s is totally worth it. This seafood market and restaurant offers a wide array of fresh fish and other delicious selections that will have your taste buds jumping for joy.

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