Chicago Wine Geek  
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7068
 | | 06-30-2005 08:25 PM |
| I've got one night on a business trip in July. Any "must try" places? | | |
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Mona_Lisa_Vito
Grape Sorter
Posts: 228
| | 06-30-2005 08:56 PM |
| | where are you going to be? | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 06-30-2005 09:05 PM |
| There is a thread re Miami hot spots.
Depending where you will be, I'd then be able to direct you.
What are your food preferences??
I'd try
Nobu Miami Beach
Norman's Coral Gables
The Forge Miami Beach
Touch Miami Beach Morrocan
Rest St Michel Coral Gables | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7068
| | 07-01-2005 01:59 PM |
| | I'm staying downtown at the Conrad Hilton, if that helps. | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 07-01-2005 07:08 PM |
| Short cab rides [15 minutes]
I would try in this order. Call ahead for reservations
Norman's Coral Gables 305-446-6767
The Forge Miami Beach 305-538-8533
Rest St Michel Coral Gables 305-446-6572
Chef Allen Aventura also good 305-935-2900 [about 20 minute ride]
Nobu Miami Beach
Touch Miami Beach Morrocan
IMHO, there is nothing worth while downtown Miami. | | | |
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BellaDonna
Barrel Racker
Posts: 1890
| | 07-01-2005 11:35 PM |
| | Do NOT check anything valuable including wine...Miami International is notorious for luggage theft | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 190
| | 07-12-2005 02:52 AM |
| Quote:
Short cab rides [15 minutes]
I would try in this order. Call ahead for reservations
Norman's Coral Gables 305-446-6767
The Forge Miami Beach 305-538-8533
Rest St Michel Coral Gables 305-446-6572
Chef Allen Aventura also good 305-935-2900 [about 20 minute ride]
Nobu Miami Beach
Touch Miami Beach Morrocan
IMHO, there is nothing worth while downtown Miami.
These are great recommendations. Let me ad one to the list: Casa Tua in Miami Beach. (Italian) This will give Normans a najor challenge for best restaurant in Miami. Let me know if I can be of any help. | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7068
| | 07-21-2005 01:54 PM |
| | Well, I'll be there Monday now (trip changed dates) and can't wait. Just wish the trip was longer. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 190
| | 07-21-2005 11:21 PM |
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Well, I'll be there Monday now (trip changed dates) and can't wait. Just wish the trip was longer.
Did you decide on a place? | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7068
| | 07-22-2005 03:43 PM |
| | No, but I'm thinking Nobu..... | | | |
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Chicago Wine Geek
Chicago Western Suburbs
Wine Steward
Posts: 7068
| | 07-22-2005 03:44 PM |
| Any good wine stores by the Conrad Hilton??
Corkage policy in FL? | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 07-22-2005 04:17 PM |
| | Some allow, some don't but there will be a corkage for those that allow. CAll ahaed. | | | |
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Zeke Boston
Grape Sorter
Posts: 341
| | 01-09-2006 12:19 AM |
| I am staying at Doral for two nights this weekend. First time in Miami. Any good restaurants nearby? Any BYO? Nightlife?
Thanks. | | | |
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kimber
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1254
| | 01-09-2006 04:07 AM |
| Nobu: top notch
Blue Door: Madonna's restaurant. Swanky. | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 01-09-2006 01:30 PM |
| Norman's Coral Gables 305-446-6767
Rest St Michel Coral Gables 305-446-6572
As listed above!!! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1371
| | 01-09-2006 02:11 PM |
| Contact Emilio on the WS Board as he lives in Doral. What are you looking for? It is not a nightlife hot-bed, but you are not far from South Beach, which is.
Is Norman's still open? I had just read that he was selling it.
Pretty close to you are Graziano's (Argentine steak-house) and Graziano's Next Door, casual pizza with a retail wine store. Both of which are favorites of Emilio.
We have not been going to Miami to dine much of late. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Stomper
Posts: 190
| | 01-10-2006 04:57 PM |
| | Ortanique on the Mile in Coral Gables. Awesome food, great wine list. $15 corking fee. I highly recommend this place. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1371
| | 01-10-2006 05:31 PM |
| | MLV and I had a terrible experience at Ortanique and I will never return. However, everyone else seems to enjoy it. | | | |
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Rothko 
Palm Beach
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5711
| | 01-10-2006 06:40 PM |
| | What happened? | | | |
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Mona_Lisa_Vito
Grape Sorter
Posts: 228
| | 01-10-2006 06:50 PM |
| | bad service. | | | |
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