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Though CancĂșn and Cozumel might immediately come to mind when thinking of the YucatĂĄn Peninsula, the real charm lies in the smaller towns dotting the ocean with their brightly-colored houses and shops lining cobblestoned streets, active since the conquistadors. In this vibrant but laid back region, there is a strong beachy vibe evident even in... Continue Reading →
OâMUNACIELLO * 6425 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL Every good Neapolitan home has a well-worn copy of the Smorfia sitting on a shelf somewhere. A deeply superstitious city, where around each corner thereâs salt being tossed over shoulders and red horns being rubed, the Smorfia was devised to translate dreams into lottery winnings centuries ago. From... Continue Reading →
Some of the fondest memories of my young life include evenings spent with family and friends dining by candlelight for hours at Ceciliaâs farm in Southern Italy. A true Baroness and always gracious hostess, ever-enterprising Cecilia turned her water buffalo (as in mozzarella di bufala) estate into a thriving agriturismo, or farm-inn. I was fortunate... Continue Reading →
There isnât a summer barbeque or family get-together I can recall that somebody didnât bring their âfamousâ baked beans. They were always slightly different, some with onions, some had vinegar or ketchup-y notes, but they always disappeared. Growing up just an hourâs drive north of Boston, baked beans are ubiquitous. They are a part of... Continue Reading →
I fell in love with cold sesame noodles sitting cross-legged in my pajamas on the floor of my freshman year dorm. The almost weekly ritual of âordering Chineseâ found new friends lining the long hallways like ducks in a row, leaning over each other to steal an egg roll, pass packets of spicy mustard, or... Continue Reading →
CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE & TIKI BARÂ *Â 801 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL Sitting on wooden barstools covered in a garish thick yellow vinyl, conversation was easy going with Aly, the only bartender on duty on this humid summer afternoon. When asked for their most popular drink, she didnât hesitate: âRum Runner!â After just... Continue Reading →
The joys of summer are best servedâŠuncomplicated. Simple flavor profiles and almost impossibly easy preparations rule the dog days. Borrowing from the classic Italian combination of ripe, juicy melon and savory cured ham, these recipes will have you by the pool or in the gadern with friends in under twenty minutes. Midori, an almost retro,... Continue Reading →
Shaded from the relentless midday sun by a brightly striped awning just steps from the Riveraâs unmistakable rocky beach, a mere salad rises to ritual. The embodiment of the CĂŽtes dâAzurâs character, pulling the summerâs best produce and seafood into a crisp, bright dish, light enough to enjoy as a break from the beach. Crunchy green beans... Continue Reading →
AZUCAR ICE CREAMÂ *Â 1503 SW 8th Street, Miami A trip to Azucar Ice Cream in the heart of Little Havana on Miamiâs famed âCalle Ochoâ (Eighth Street) feels like a mini-vacation. The clacking of dominos mixes with drunken cheers from the men across the street passing the afternoon in straw hats and crisp linen... Continue Reading →
DISH...with Sean Brady 