Neighborhood vibe and the best dang cheese on a burger- Tap 79 (Upper Eastside, Craft Burgers + Beer)

So at one point not long ago I was looking at probably at least 40 blog posts I needed to do. I had trips to Atlanta, D.C. and and Baltimore, plus a lot of Miami posts that had backed up. Then I visited St. Augustine and Chicago… I was making my way through them (starting […]

“PHOTO BLOG” POST: Vagabond Restaurant (Upper Eastside, Global/International)

I really debated whether to write this blog post or not. I visited the Vagabond for Easter brunch with my family and a lot of family friends. Yes some of you may be noticing from the date just above that I am writing this in September (and late September at that)… I got pretty backed […]

I hope home fries don’t sue me for this… hash browns at Jimmy’s Eastside Diner (Upper Eastside, Restaurant)

I’ve been writing a lot of blog posts recently to catch up on old posts and the end is in sight! The backed up posts were both Miami posts and out-of-town travel posts. I greatly enjoy breakfast food, so it makes sense I had a couple breakfast/brunch experiences on my recent trips. If there were hash […]

A little taste of Italy (and isolation from Miami) on the Upper Eastside- Ironside Pizza (Gluten-Free)

Given my love of food and the many years I’ve know that I have celiac (about 24), you can imagine that hearing or reading about a restaurant with special gluten-free options catches my attention pretty quickly and strongly. When it comes up in conversation or I overhear a mention, I’m actually pretty sure my reaction […]

GLUTEN-FREE CHEESE BREAD (and other great food)!- Boteco (Brazilian, Upper Eastside)

On Saturday I went and saw three of my friends dominate in a Crossfit competition and afterwards two of them wanted to celebrate by eating and drinking at Boteco just off the 79th Causeway. I have pretty fond memories of Boteco. It was one of the first places I remember visiting in Miami way back […]

Fresh and quality sushi detour- Sushi Siam (Biscayne Corridor)

The other weekend my friend and I were looking for a late happy hour after working late on a Friday night and we decided on The News Lounge at the 55th Street Station. 55th Street Station is a pretty cool spot off of Biscayne with Andiamo’s Pizza, Soyka, and a number of other businesses (like […]

CLOSED: Simple and Fresh Food in a Hidden Artist Village- Iron Side Cafe (Upper Eastside)

This cafe is now closed, however there is a new place called Ironside Pizza, which is in the same space. It not only has gluten-free pizza, but I really like what they have done with the space! Today I was reading Miami.com (scanning the Restaurants and See & Do sections like I usually do) and […]

Go-To Thai/Sushi on Biscayne-Siam Rice (Upper Eastside/Biscayne Corridor)

Yesterday after seeing some of my first students graduate from high school (!!) I went with some friends/co-workers to a quick lunch at Siam Rice on Biscayne. I really enjoyed my Pad See Ew but didn’t take any pics because I wasn’t planning on doing a review. Later however I realized I left my credit […]

Delicious and Solid Food and Service: Lunch at Blue Collar Restaurant (Upper Eastside, Contemporary)

Today for lunch we were looking for a restaurant close to work so we focused on the Biscayne Corridor and the Upper Eastside. We’ve been to a lot of places around there and were kind of looking for something new. I had heard about Blue Collar and had wanted to check it and after looking […]

CLOSED: Yiya’s Gourmet Cuban Bakery and Cafe

Unfortunately Yiya’s is now closed…. Yesterday I had a professional development for work and had a rare opportunity to go out for lunch on a workday (although I’m sure my wallet and waistline appreciate that these opportunities are few and far between.) Some coworkers recommended Yiya’s Gourmet Cuban Bakery and Cafe on 79th just off […]