130 NE 40TH Street
Miami, FL 33137
In searching for a nice spot to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday, we ended up at Michael’s Genuine—a chic, dim-lit, fabulous spot in the up and coming design district. Frequented by celeb diners and raved about by many including New York Times Food God Frank Bruni, I had to try this place for myself. And in all honesty, I wish I wasn’t writing this post for my site. I want Michaels Genuine all for myself. It’s just too good to share. Then again, that wouldn’t be fair to my fabulous foodies out there.
Once we took our seat, we were immediately greeted with a friendly smile and a brief intro about the menu’s dishes and sizes. Basically the Small dishes are single serving appetizers, Snacks and Medium dishes are appetizers and salads that can serve 2 -4 people, Large dishes are a traditional entrée and the Extra Large dishes are entrees to be shared by two people. Just a tip: try to sample a few dishes instead of getting an entrée per person...
We tried something from each size. The Giant Prawns were amazing. Lightly salted and buttered, they melted in your mouth. And if you like chicken wings, an order of them with cucumber sauce is a must—we should have ordered two;The Farm Fresh Pork Chop with pureed turnips and apple chutney – another winner; the Short Ribs with garlic mash potatoes-to die for and the list goes on and on especially when it came to dessert time.
Since we had to get our hands on the desserts we order two and to tell you the truth we probably need to get two more! We shared the Tangerine Pot de Crème served with a piece of pistachio baklava and candied tangerine peel. And although it was a hit, it was the Chocolate Cremoso with sea salt, olive oil, sourdough crostini and espresso parfait –that took the cake. It was the best dessert of the night!
A bright and talented Chef, Michael Schwartz knows what he’s doing. I can’t say it enough. Michael’s is outstanding. Make sure you make reservations and show up on time because this place gets packed-even on weeknights. Set a date and invite some friends or go it alone even-- just make sure you go because Michael’s Genuine is downright genuinely delicious, genuinely fabulous.
5813 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Miami, FL 33146
www.titanicbrewery.com
Working a block away from Titanic is truly a blessing because sometimes, you just need a cold one after work and this is definitely the place to go.
A charming Gables mainstay, this dim, sea-themed bar opened up in the early nineties and has been serving up classic rock music, spicy Southern cuisine, and best of all, home-brewed beers. What’s better than that?
As for beer, ask for the Triple Screw or the frothy Woodchuck Cider—both a sure bet but don’t forget the munchies! The empanadas are delicious and so is their famous andouille bisque. Note to the wise: the spice in that soup will have you craving more beer!
In the mood for something more filling? Try the po boy sandwiches… full of crabmeat and totally satisfying. And if you’re coming for dinner, try the shrimp étoufée—full of shrimp and full of flavor. Top it off with key lime pie or a chocolate stout… any which way you go is bound to delight.
Most of all, sit back, chug a cold one or two and enjoy the ambience. There’s always a band at night and the college students trickle in by the minute. Park in the meters or across the street—the parking isn’t too much of a hassle. Overall, Titanic is a great place to throw back a few beers, listen to music and unwind with the locals.
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