Dining on 41st Street

Reynaldo Ales

Oasis Cafe's sesame-grilled tofu mezze arrives slightly blackened and accessorized with sesame seeds, sesame oil and pineapple.

Four varieties of chocolate (crust, chips, ganache and shavings) make the Forge's blacksmith pie totally irresistible.

Glass Lounge's moet margarita blends Grand Marnier, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice and Moet champagne.

It’s another round of progressive eats and this time, we’re working our way up 41st Street in Miami Beach. Check out our dinner picks, but just be sure not to salivate over your keyboard.Start the night off on a Middle Eastern foot with sesame-grilled tofu mezze. Tofu is slightly blackened then topped with sesame seeds, a drizzling of sesame oil and pineapple pieces. Also try the sweet potato fries, which are sprinkled with cumin and coriander for an added variety.Gastronomic adventure: Oasis Café, 976 41st Street, Miami Beach; 305-674-9005. Move onto the main event with escamponi alla Avanti. Jumbo shrimp are sauteed with brandy and lobster sauce then served atop spaghettini pasta. It's indulgence on a plate.Gastronomic adventure: Café Avanti, 732 41st Street, Miami Beach; 305-538-4400.Make sure to save room for dessert because we’re headed straight for The Forge's Blacksmith Pie. A chocolate crust dotted with chocolate chips encases alternating fresh vanilla custard and Swiss dark chocolate ganache then gets topped with chocolate shavings. Four types of chocolate - need we say more?Gastronomic adventure: The Forge, 432 41st St. Miami Beach; 305-538-8533.After all the hearty feasting, slow things down a bit with a nightcap and great people-watching. Sip a Moet Margarita and enjoy a blend of Grand Marnier, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice and Moet champagne. Gastronomic adventure: Glass Lounge, 432 41st St. Miami Beach; 305-604-9798.