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Chowin' Down Miami Style

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A June 2005 trip to Miami by melissabowman

Jerrys front view Photo - Jerrys Famous Deli, Miami, Florida

Quote: A combination of ethnic foods with a coastal flare—Miami has so many cuisines to choose from.

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Chowin' Down Miami Style

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Hard Rock sign in front Photo - Hard Rock Cafe, Miami, Florida

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Miami has so many different types of cuisines and restaurants. You are sure to find something from every region of the world. Miami is known for its Latin American and Cuban food as its local favorites. I have tried both and both are great, very different than the Mexican food you find here in Texas, but very good. We were able to try a variety of foods and places due to the length of our stay and the coupons we were able to find. Eating is one of my favorite things to do while on a trip so with all the places Miami has to offer it makes it hard to choose. I recommend trying everything you can. South Beach alone has so many places, I don’t think if we ate out every meal for those 5 weeks...Read More

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Hard Rock Cafe

Restaurant

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The Hard Rock in Bayside sits right on the water. The area surrounding the Hard Rock is a mall and shopping center, with several other restaurants as well. The Hard Rock Cafe it self is like any other Hard Rock. If you have never been to a Hard Rock then here is what you can expect to see: endless displays of music stuff from many different musicians. Most of the stuff is rare, classic, and priceless memorabilia. Hard Rock is known for its atmosphere and stimulating decorations throughout the restaurant. The service is also fun and friendly. They have a gift shop and a bar as well. It is a unique experience if you have never been you should go sometime.The food was great on our visit, barb...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 3, 2006

Hard Rock Cafe
401 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33132
(305) 377-3110

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Jerry's Famous Deli

Restaurant

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Jerry's Famous Deli is a great place to eat for everyone and anyone who needs lots of options...It was a very fun experience for us. The atmosphere of this place is very welcoming, the restaurant is very big and you do not feel crowded. Jerry's is open 24 hours, and they serve all kinds of items all day long. Their menu includes over 600 items, so you should be able to find something, I would pay for someones meal if they could not find something at this place, I can't imagine how anyone could not find something when a place like this offers steak, hamburgers, pizza, tacos, spaghetti, salmon, turkey, barbecue, cajun foods, and hot dogs, what more could you ask for? Well they can probably cover that as...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 3, 2006

Jerry's Famous Deli
1450 Collins Ave.
Miami, Florida 33139
(305) 534-3244

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Soda

Restaurant | "Ghirardelli Chocolate Soda Shop"

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Ghiradelli is one of the beast known chocolates around. They make the best little chocolate squares filled with mint, caramel, raspberry, or caramel with almonds. They are the best. In South Beach, on Lincoln Road, there is a Ghiradelli Soda Shop that serves their famous chocolates over ice-cream. When you walk into the store you will be greeted with one of their famous chocolate squares, complementary, and they greeted with great service and freindly faces. The soda shop has a little bar with bar stools that you can sit at and enjoy your sundaes. They also have an upstairs area with tables and chairs that you can sit at and enjoy any of their favorite treats.We had its world-...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 3, 2006

Ghirardelli Chocolate Soda
801 Lincoln Road
Miami, Florida 33139
(305) 532-3451

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Gino's Pizza & Brew

Restaurant | "Gino's Pizza"

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Miami Beach actually has two Gino's Pizza, and let me tell you, they are both great. They make a variety of styles of pizza; Chicago, deep dish, New York style, thin crust, etc. and have several toppings. They also serve a few other items as well.Gino's is known for take out pizza and can be delivered all day and night (24 hours) anywhere in Miami Beach. We actually ate there, they do have tables and a little bar that you can sit at and eat your pizza if you choose. The inside is not ideal eating quarters but that is probably because they are more of a take out place rather than an eat- in place (we just did not know that) but in any case we enjoyed our pizzas. I had a deep di...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 3, 2006

Gino's Pizza & Brew
1535 Washington Avenue
Miami, Florida 33139
(305) 531-0069

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Las Vegas Cuban Restaurant

Restaurant | "Las Vegas "

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Las Vegas Cuban Restaurant was a cute little place on Collins street. It is on the main road with several other little shops and dining places. It is tucked away in a shopping strip, so keep your eyes opened. The food here was pretty good. I was a little nervous being that I have never had Cuban food and I know that Caribbean Latin food is different than other Latin food and Mexican food, so I was not sure if I would like it or not. I was surprised because it was really good. I had a chicken and shrimp platter with some peppers and rice. The rice and beans were a little different than what I was used to but still good. The price was a little high since this place did not really...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 4, 2006

Las Vegas Cuban Restaurant
6970 Collins Avenue
Miami, Florida 33141
(305) 864-1509