With a heavy steakhouse sensibility, this farm-to-table restaurant features creative, vibrant and seasonal cuisine relying heavily on local resources. Believing that no dish can be better than its ingredients, the hand-crafted artisan dishes at 1500 Degrees demonstrate meticulous preparation and flavor combinations that accentuate the unparalleled flavor of farm fresh ingredients. The menu changes daily and seasonally and showcases local food products from farmers handpicked by executive chef Paula DaSilva.
Known by locals as the place to get the freshest fish in Miami, Altamare is a celebration of all things fresh and local with an emphasis and focus on seafood. Putting the fish front and center, veteran chef Simon Stojanovic sources local seafood as well as meats and produce from an array of local farms and fisheries to build an inspired and satisfying menu which changes daily.
The founders of Eating House are doing things their own way. As members of the slow food movement, the restaurant focuses less on fancy china and matching silverware and instead strives to use the best ingredients possible, support local farmers and producers and pick worthwhile craft beers and wines. Created to express and share their passion about food culture with the community, the folks at Eating House cover their hands in dirt growing whatever they can harvest, pick what they serve each night and are actively trying to make a difference.
The cuisine served at Essensia extracts a kaleidoscope of flavors from local, seasonal, sustainable and organic ingredients that creates a fresh and wholesome food concept. The menu reflects the seasons and features homegrown local produce, herbs grown in the chef's own organic on-site garden, sustainable seafood and natural meats. The wine list features only sustainable, organic or biodynamic wines. The restaurant strives to deliver facilities that are good for the customer, community and the environment.
A funky neighborhood joint with a sophisticated vibe, the dishes served at Lulu represent a true field to fork' philosophy. The restaurant stays as organic, natural and local as possible, creating food that is colorful, passionate, improvisational and simplistically sophisticated. Serving globally influenced seasonal cuisine," the goal at Lulu is for every dish to be of the utmost quality and freshness, contributing to the health of the community.
Perched atop Miami Dade's new Miami Culinary Institute, Tuyo offers spectacular views of the bay below and the Miami skyline. Tuyo sets the table for food culture innovation by embracing the farm-to-table philosophy and sustainability practices. The restaurant sources food close to home, as close as the Institute's own edible organic garden, and is dedicated to the growers, producers and food artisans of Florida and the Southeast US.
Phone: (305) 237-3200
Address: Miami Culinary Institute Restaurant
415 NE Second Ave.
Miami, FL 33132
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Using high quality, seasonal, local and organic products, the brother and sister duo behind Whisk Gourmet prepares home style meals including gourmet brown bag lunches, daily lunch and dinner menus and catering options. Many items are made in-house, from fingerling potato chips to key lime pie, and menu, which changes and is printed daily, features plenty from local farms and fisheries.