“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Those are some wise words, and they ring especially true for El Carajo, a stellar dining location hidden inside an unassuming gas station.
Byblos Miami: Well Worth the Wait
Byblos and Miami Food Pug have a history. We’ve been following this popular Toronto restaurant for months now; when we first found out a Miami outpost was coming, the place was scheduled to open in March. So yeah, we’ve been waiting a while.
A few weeks back, the media invite arrived and we found ourselves in the former Catch space at 1545 Collins Avenue. Would Byblos’s Eastern Mediterranean fare impress us after all these months?
#FindMeAHomeFriday: Niko – Bianco Gelato
Pineapple Peppermint Granita from Bianco Gelato in Coconut Grove
Meet Niko! His former family left him at the shelter in bad shape. He had a large growth on his eyelid, dental disease, and spinal problems. But CPR got the growth removed and his teeth cleaned. He’s a sweet, laidback man. He’s a bit protective of his food so he gets fed in his crate. For more information on this chill pug, visit his adoption page.
#FindMeAHomeFriday is a campaign by Compassionate Pug Rescue and Miami Food Pug to help South Florida pugs find a forever home. Each Friday in June, we will be photoshopping a rescue pug available for adoption into an MFP food picture. For more details on the original campaign, visit the campaign page.
#FindMeAHomeFriday: Frankie – Bocce Ristorante
Olive Ascolane from Bocce Ristorante in Midtown.
Here’s Frankie! He was rescued from a shelter. He has some rear ending lameness and incontinence. He was gifted a wheelchair that he is able to use. He has SO much love to give! For more information on this lovable pug, visit his adoption page.
#FindMeAHomeFriday is a campaign by Compassionate Pug Rescue and Miami Food Pug to help South Florida pugs find a forever home. Each Friday in June, we will be photoshopping a rescue pug available for adoption into an MFP food picture. For more details on the original campaign, visit the campaign page.
La Mar at the Mandarin Oriental: The Brunch to Beat
Brunch: It’s one of our favorite meals. And in Miami, there’s no shortage of brunch options. Whether you’re in Coral Gables, Wynwood, Miami Beach or even Doral, you’re bound to find eggs benedict, mimosas and the traditional Sunday fare around every corner.
La Mar isn’t your ordinary Sunday brunch venue, though. Gaston Acurio’s Peruvian outpost in the 305 elevates the mid-day meal to a whole different level. We haven’t come across anything quite like this feast in the city. In other words, it’s the brunch to beat.