Topic: Local Business Profiles

Well, Magic City, you’ve done it again. You’re all over the news. Now everyone knows. We are officially the envy of lesser cities across the country. Oh, yes; It’s nice when Miami makes the headlines for something other than political corruption or violent crimes. It’s even better when those positive headlines are in the New York Times. Such was the case when the Times selected yet another Miami destination, BASE and the BASE annex, for a feature in their travel section. It’s a lengthy piece that profiles the shop’s owner and a must read for any self-respecting local. Still, the shops on Lincoln Road are just the latest example of how much the Gray Lady loves Miami. Recently, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink was also chosen by the paper as one of the top ten eateries in the country. Oh, and they aren’t the only ones getting some ink. The Morgans Hotel Group made the papers recently with its sale of a $5 million condo at the Mondrian. Oh, it’s nice to be loved.

Ever wonder where all those celeb chefs that recently descended on South Beach for the Wine & Food Festival like to strap on the ole feed bag when they’re in town? Well, so did the Miami Herald. The Magic City’s number one daily asked some of the most renowned chefs which local restaurants make their taste bud tingle with delight. Some of the names mentioned were Prime 112, a favorite with Bobby Flay. Tyler Florence digs Table 8, while Giada De Laurentiis loves the ambiance at Casa Tua. The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver, had this to say on Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Design District, “I have to say, of all the places I've been to in America in the last 10 years, it's in my top 5.''

Some of our more discerning readers have already written reader reviews on some of these fine dining establishments. Just click on the link next to each to find out exactly how your tastes compare to the more seasoned palettes of these top chefs and our other readers. If you would like to write your own review, simply click here, click on the restaurant you want to review from our expansive list and let those creative juices flow like tomato sauce over Mario Batali’s pasta.

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