2014's Top New Restaurants In South Florida
Bistro BE
1111 SW 1st Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 375-0975
www.bistrobe.com
On the luxurious sidewalks of Brickell Avenue, one could take a trip to Belgium and eat at Bistro BE where owner Emmanuel Verschueren has set out to show people in Miami the food of his homeland. Chef Frederik Appelt comes from Belgium and offers authentic Belgian dishes (mussels, frites and waffles). He also meshes the best influences of nearby Germany and France in his menu offerings and presentation.
The Rum Line
1601 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695-0110
https://www.facebook.com/TheRumLine
The Rum Line restaurant can transport native Floridians back to when there was still ferry service from Key West to Havana. On the terrace of the St. Moritz Hotel on Collins Avenue, The Rum Line is an outdoor bar with menu and cocktail offerings to be enjoyed while looking out at the Atlantic Ocean under the moonlight. The restauranteurs responsible for this creation are Josh Capon, Joshua Pickard and John McDonald (creators of Lure Fishbar at the Loews Hotel) coupled with South Florida restaurant operators Sol Alvarez and Seth Alexander.
BLT Prime
4400 NW 87th Ave.
Doral, FL 33178
(305) 591-6606
www.bltprimemiami.com
BLT Prime's identity takes on the style of its designers, Eric Trump and Peter Niemitz, with rich finishes of walnut, leather and suede in a circular, 360-degree angled view of the restaurant and the outdoor Blue Monster golf course. A family could sit after playing the course or enjoying the pool and feel comfortable while eating fantastic pieces of Angus-style beef. The interior of the Trump National Resort is an escape from the urban landscape surrounding it.
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Fork & Balls
1301 E Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 771-2257
http://www.forkandballs.com
For meatball aficionados, there is Fork & Balls, which opened this year. It has all kinds of meatballs (lamb, ground sirloin, chicken) and the sauces, cheeses and various presentations only add to the delicious meaty components. There are also salads, sandwiches, sliders and subs on the menu. It is comfort food and perfect for the particular customer who has had their fill of steak or chicken at other restaurants.
Shooters Waterfront
Barry University, Broad Auditorium
3033 NE 32nd Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 566-2855
http://www.shooterswaterfront.com
There are just some times when one wants to eat a fresh fish or fried fish. Shooters Waterfront reopened this February under new ownership and the waterfront vista is better than ever. Succulent dishes like crab, grouper, tuna and other maritime menu items are available and the great views entertain the children and parents. Everyone will enjoy their meal at Shooters Waterfront.
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