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FLORIBBEAN CUISINE
Okay, somebody worked hard to come up with 'Floribbean' - a term for Florida's tantaliz-
ing gourmet mélange of just-caught seafood, tropical fruits and eye-watering peppers, all
dressed up with some combination of Nicaraguan, Salvadoran, Caribbean, Haitian, Cajun,
Cuban and even Southern influences. Some call it 'fusion,' 'Nuevo Latino,' 'New World,'
'Nouvelle Floridian' or 'Palm Tree Cuisine,' and it could refer to anything from a ceviche of
lime, conch, sweet peppers and scotch bonnets to grilled grouper with mango, adoboand
fried plantains.
Little Havana
Cuban cuisine is only a small slice of Little Havana's pan-Latin palate; there are menus
from all over
el Sud,
from Ecuador to El Salvador and Mexico to Mendoza, Argentina.
And while locals say you have to go further afield than Calle Ocho for the best
comida
latino
(Latin food) you'll rarely go wrong when you stroll into eateries in this part of town.
Key Biscayne
For a tiny island, Biscayne has good options that will keep you from trekking all the way
over the causeway back into the city.
Coconut Grove
The Grove may look chain heavy, but it's actually a strong spot for healthy eats, while the
pedestrian-friendly nature of the neighborhood makes for pleasant culinary strolling. At
night the sidewalk cafes come alive, and the nearby University of Miami means both
nightlife and eating out can be fun and affordable.
Coral Gables
The Gables is a goldmine for foodies, with an ample supply of international, eclectic and
high-end dining options. Many restaurants are clustered on or near 'Restaurant Row,' on
Giralda Ave between Ponce de León Blvd and Le Jeune Rd.
