Chef Michelle Bernstein’s (aka Sra. David Martinez) newest Miami restaurant is more aptly characterized as a tapas lounge that offers a few regular-size entrées for those less interested in sampling small plates. The traditional tapas standards, like Spanish cheeses or pan con tomate are simple and satisfying and the Bernstein-created dishes like wild mushroom-manchego croquetas [...]
I’ve already confessed my preoccupation of all things reality TV. (See, for example posts about The Private Chefs of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of New Jersey). But leave it to reality television to raise the important questions for the masses to ponder. Thank you Kelly Bensimon, the self-described ”intellectual” of Bravo’s Real Housewives of [...]
This new Seminole Heights eatery focuses on what’s local and sustainable– but you don’t have to be a locavore to appreciate what’s being served here. Housed in The Bungalow Bistro’s old spot, Refinery owners Michelle and Greg Baker (of Culinary Sherpas fame) have mastered the delicate balance of serving edgy fare in an eclectic, unpretentious [...]
Located in San Marco Square, Insiders are buzzing about this Jacksonville restaurant’s Mediterranean fare. What are they buzzing about? For starters, the homemade herb ricotta with lemon olive oil drizzle and fig compote makes the list. The sopressa and fried egg wood-fired pizza is inspiring a cult-like following (actually, all of Taverna San Marco’s wood-fired [...]





