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.
Barceloneta is the labour of love of Juliana Gonzales, Daniella Rezai and Manuel Suarez-Inclan. For those who have traveled through Spain, the concept behind Barceloneta will not come as a great surprise; it is simply a place where good food, good drink and good people come together! Chef Juliana has married the traditional with the innovative to create a unique Catalan bistro menu where a Spaniard will feel at home, and a local will be transprted to Mercat La Boqueria in Barcelona!
Casabe 305 Bistro its a slow food natural restaurant. I have been a Macrobiotic Chef since 1969 and now my cuisine its a fussion of caribbean, mediterranean with a venezuelan twist. All natural ingredients, local, organic, grass fed, wild caught when posible. No hidden dairy or funny ingredients, lots of veggies, all vegetarian soups... 90% gluten and lactose free. Good homemade happy food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Brightening the up-and-coming Upper East Side district in Miami with glowing lights and bustling energy, Michy's serves up luxurious but approachable food. Coined "luxurious comfort food" by executive chef Michelle Bernstein, Michy's focuses on seasonal ingredients and draws upon local farmers and fishermen to create whimsical bistro style dishes.
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.
As firm believers in the farm-to-table philosophy, EDGE embraces a sustainable approach to agriculture and dining. At its heart is a simple concept: there is value for all in eating locally. While seasons are not as marked in Miami, the restaurant works to include a seasonal component that encourages food preparers and consumers to savor fruits and vegetables at their prime. The restaurant also has a small garden and grows peppers, which the chef harvests for homemade hot sauces, rubs and drinks.
Phone: (305) 381-3190
Address: Inside the Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131
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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.
At Green Gables Café, vegetarian organic food is a true passion. The Cafe is one of a kind, committed to serving organic vegetables and fruits; free-range, grass-fed, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free meats; organic and all-natural cheeses, oils, grains, flours, nuts, seeds; organic and artisanal breads. Partnering with sustainable farmers, this Cafe does its best to return to an old-fashioned ephasis on real quality.
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.