BOURBON STEAK — At the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort, 19999 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura; James Beard award winner Michael Mina created this contemporary American steakhouse serving topnotch cuts of meat as well as Michael’s Classics, which includes delectable lobster pot pie, truffle mac and cheese and barbecue pork short ribs. Elegant surroundings and beautiful decor.
CHEF ALLEN’S — 19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura; 305.935.2900, chefallens.com. The legendary Allen Susser, who has been at the helm here for more than 20 years and won just about every substantial award out there, recently reinvented the menu to focus primarily on seafood, but with his inventive twist.
COSTA GRILL AT ACQUALINA — 17875 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, 305.918.8000, acqualinaresort.com. Choose from an array of gourmet sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads.
59TH AND LEX — 19555 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura. Taste the luxury of Bloomingdale’s Aventura signature dining location, inside the store at the Aventura Mall.
CAFЀ CAFЀ — In the Shoppes at the Waterways, 3585 NE 207th St., Aventura, A cozy little gourmet shop in Aventura serving hot and cold sandwiches along with gourmet java available in a variety of blends.
CASCATA GRILLE & BAR — At the Fairmont Turnberry Resort, 19999 West Country Club Dr., Aventura,. Focus here is on Caribbean and Latin American flavors created using fresh organic ingredients, such as yellowtail snapper with dragonfruit, pineapples and papaya in an orange essence sauce; adobe marinated lamb loin in tomato jam served with glazed potatoes and organic vegetables.
HOUSTON'S — 17355 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach; Bustling, popular spot on the water that’s a favorite of the business crowd for lunch and families for dinner. Spinach dip, delicious burgers, salads and roast chicken are among the stars; there’s also a large bar area for gathering for cocktails and appetizers.
KITCHEN 305 — In the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Menu features popular dishes such as Surf and Turf Sugarcane Skewers of beef, chicken and catch of the day, In a Pinch Crab Cakes and Limoncello-shooter Linguini. Now through May, Wednesday nights are all-you-can-eat stone crabs with all the fixin’s for $39.95 per person. On Saturday nights, the restaurant converts to a club with a DJ.
MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE — 17399 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. Famous steakhouse serving top cuts of beef, delectable sides and desserts that are more than worth the calories, especially the New York cheesecake.
NEOMI'S GRILL — In the Trump Sonesta International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, trumpmiami.com. Indoor/outdoor restaurant serving contemporary American and tropical cuisine, such as Chilean sea bass, Colorado lamb chops and filet mignon, to name a few.
NORTH ONE 10 — 11052 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami.Chef Dewey LoSasso’s earned a loyal following for his extensive menu of uniquely delicious creations. Here, “Cheese and Crackers” consist of Kentucky goat cheese and Miami Shores mango on crisp toast with a drizzle of spicy maple syrup; coffee-seared ribeye steak and yuca-crusted salmon are among the entrées and dessert might be black pepper berry shortcake with sweet goat cheese fritters.
OCEAN PRIME — In the Aventura Mall,19501 Biscayne Blvd. Billed as the “modern American supper club,” this casual-elegant establishment emphasizes steak and seafood, a mile-long list of sides (including eight kinds of potatoes), specialty cocktails (try the Black & Blue Mojito, with muddled blackberries and blueberries) and a topnotch wine list.
PILAR — 20475 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura.Salads, pastas, seafood and beef dishes with an interesting twist, such as jumbo spinach and tofu ravioli and egg-battered tilapia fillet served with golden yucca salad and key lime coconut cream.
Chinese
CHINA BISTRO AT WATERWAYS — 3565 NE 207th St., Aventura. Glatt Kosher eatery with an extensive selection of appetizers, soups and salads, meat, fish, chicken and duck, noodles and rice dishes, sushi and desserts, including low-carb offerings, wines and drinks.
CHRISTINE LEE’S — In the Village at Gulfstream Park, 901 South Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, christinelees.com. Christine Lee’s became famous for its Miami Beach location, but this menu has some modern, non-traditional Chinese fare on it such as a Gulfstream salad with grilled shrimp and feta cheese and open prime steak sandwich. Then there are the traditional Asian favorites such as General Tsao’s chicken and Orange Beef.
Deli & Bagel
BAGEL COVE RESTAURANT & DELI — 19003 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.935.4029. A bustling bagel haven popular for breakfast, lunch and early dinner serving up specialties like challah French toast, smoked fish platters and matzoh ball soup, and of course, authentic New York bagels baked fresh daily.HOUSTON'S — 17355 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. Bustling, popular spot on the water that’s a favorite of the business crowd for lunch and families for dinner. Spinach dip, delicious burgers, salads and roast chicken are among the stars; there’s also a large bar area for gathering for cocktails and appetizers.
KITCHEN 305 — In the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Menu features popular dishes such as Surf and Turf Sugarcane Skewers of beef, chicken and catch of the day, In a Pinch Crab Cakes and Limoncello-shooter Linguini. Now through May, Wednesday nights are all-you-can-eat stone crabs with all the fixin’s for $39.95 per person. On Saturday nights, the restaurant converts to a club with a DJ.
NEOMI'S GRILL — In the Trump Sonesta International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, trumpmiami.com. Indoor/outdoor restaurant serving contemporary American and tropical cuisine, such as Chilean sea bass, Colorado lamb chops and filet mignon, to name a few.
NORTH ONE 10 — 11052 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami. Chef Dewey LoSasso’s earned a loyal following for his extensive menu of uniquely delicious creations. Here, “Cheese and Crackers” consist of Kentucky goat cheese and Miami Shores mango on crisp toast with a drizzle of spicy maple syrup; coffee-seared ribeye steak and yuca-crusted salmon are among the entrées and dessert might be black pepper berry shortcake with sweet goat cheese fritters.
OCEAN PRIME — In the Aventura Mall,19501 Biscayne Blvd., 305.931.5400, miami.ocean-prime.com. Billed as the “modern American supper club,” this casual-elegant establishment emphasizes steak and seafood, a mile-long list of sides (including eight kinds of potatoes), specialty cocktails (try the Black & Blue Mojito, with muddled blackberries and blueberries) and a topnotch wine list.
PILAR — 20475 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Salads, pastas, seafood and beef dishes with an interesting twist, such as jumbo spinach and tofu ravioli and egg-battered tilapia fillet served with golden yucca salad and key lime coconut cream.
Chinese
CHINA BISTRO AT WATERWAYS — 3565 NE 207th St., Aventura. Glatt Kosher eatery with an extensive selection of appetizers, soups and salads, meat, fish, chicken and duck, noodles and rice dishes, sushi and desserts, including low-carb offerings, wines and drinks.
CHRISTINE LEE’S — In the Village at Gulfstream Park, 901 South Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Christine Lee’s became famous for its Miami Beach location, but this menu has some modern, non-traditional Chinese fare on it such as a Gulfstream salad with grilled shrimp and feta cheese and open prime steak sandwich. Then there are the traditional Asian favorites such as General Tsao’s chicken and Orange Beef.
Deli & Bagel
BAGEL COVE RESTAURANT & DELI — 19003 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305.935.4029. A bustling bagel haven popular for breakfast, lunch and early dinner serving up specialties like challah French toast, smoked fish platters and matzoh ball soup, and of course, authentic New York bagels baked fresh daily.
BAGEL EXPRESS — 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura.Bagels are made daily from scratch, in an array of flavors including whole wheat and 8-grain for the diet-conscious, and are delish whether with a shmear or stuffed with a stack of Boar’s Head sliced meats.
KALINKA RUSSIAN-EUROPEAN DELI —18090 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, Smoked fish, assorted sausages, salads and bakery items are available, but the specialty is vareniki, a Ukrainian dumpling filled with sweet cottage cheese or potatoes.
MO’S BAGEL & DELI — 2780 NE 187th St., Aventura. New York Kosher-style bagel and deli joint with delicious hand-rolled bagels, delectable Israeli salad, stacked sandwiches, and a case full of fresh baked goodies to take with you on the way out.
STEPHAN’S GOURMET MARKET & CAFE — 19495 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. This chain is famed for its imported Italian meats, homemade ricotta and mozzarella, and gourmet sandwiches.
ST. PETERSBURG DELI — 17080 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Deli fare such as subs, salads and sandwiches.
For Reservations call us at 1-800-491-2943 or email us at info@aventuraconcierge.com
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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