Serendipity 3 on Lincoln Road, Dinner

Went to Serendipity 3 on Lincoln Road last week for dinner.

http://www.serendipity3.com/food.htm

I have to say it was great for what it was.

The burgers were really, really good. Just a little too big to handle gracefully.

We did not have the salads but saw several being served next to us and they looked awesome.

And the dessert selection, portion size and value was not to be believed.

Desserts 10/10

Casual Dinner 8/10

Juvia, Lincoln Road

Went to Juvia last night on Lincoln road on the rooftop 9^th floor of the parking structure at Alton and Lennox. Elevator entrance is on the corner of Alton and Lennox just down from Shake Shack.

http://www.juviamiami.com/

It was outstanding!!! Right up there with Miami’s best like Zuma or Prime 122 in every aspect.

First there are the rooftop views which are fantastic and the outdoor tables and lounges.

The scene was second to none! Open just one week and already all of the best of Miami was there!

And the food did not disappoint either. From chocolate eel to a steak that I could have cut with a fork to amazingly different desserts. Not one average or bad dish!

And the service was equally as good.

A definite keeper!

9.5/10

$185 incl tip per couple.

Took off ½ point for expensive valet parking at $20 and ‘Las Vegas’ diet cokes (too much ice)

Le Tub, Hollywood

Just realized I never did a review on Le Tub in Hollywood although I have been there many times.

One of my favorites for lunch.

http://www.theletub.com/

Voted the Best Hamburger by GQ Magazine many years ago and was on Oprah.

One of the best thick burgers you will ever eat and great key lime pie too boot.

A style that you got to love and usually a long wait for your food even if you are seated as they have a small grill and each burger takes 30 minutes+ to cook.

Well worth the wait.

It’s just North of Hollywood Blvd on the intercostal side and you can drive by it 5 times and not notice it. Look just past a tacky little shopping center and look for the toilets.

We had a 6 foot iguana as a lunch guest that walked through the restaurant.

9/10

$35/coup incl tip

Parking lot just north of restaurant

Salumeria 104, Wynwood Midtown

Went to Salumeria 104 in Midtown at Wynwood last night.

http://www.salumeria104.com/

Salumeria 104 is based on the Italian concept of a trattoria and small neighborhood shop where one can find Italian specialty cured meats and other delicacies, also known as a salumi shop.

Lots of pork dishes, cold cuts and pastas.

Everything was good and well-priced and it had a nice feel to the restaurant which included outside tables.

$70/couple incl tip is a great deal.

I might go back.

7.5/10

Terrible parking problems and no valet.

Sardeli's Italian Steakhouse, Hollywood

Went to Sardeli’s Italian Steakhouse in Hollywood earlier in the week just 2 blocks South of Hollywood Blvd on Van Buren.

These are the same people that own Fulvio’s 1900 in Hollywood and they are from Montreal.

I was hoping for a good steakhouse that offered really good value.

The new restaurant was really nice with a nice bar but it was expensive.

The salads were just OK and the steaks were excellent. The chicken was just average and the desserts were very good.

The best deal was a large steak for 2 for $75 that could easily satisfy 3 people. If you have 3 people that want steak then this offers great value.

Bottom line is that for $170/couple incl tip there are many, many other options such as Mortons, Palm, Red, Joe’s, Prime 112, etc. We didn’t need another one at these prices.

Not sure I’ll go back.

7.5/10

$6 valet parking

Miami's 10 Best Burgers

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/shortorder/2012/02/miamis_ten_best_burgers.php

Escopazza Organic Italian Restaurant, Washington and 13th

Went to Escopazza Organic Italian restaurant on Washington and 13^th last night.

http://www.escopazzo.com/

A very small Italian restaurant that boasts organic Italian food and a great wine list.

The food was just OK and over-priced.

We had the tagliatella bolognese and the sea bass special. Both were good but nothing special.

My arugula salad was lousy and at $19 a total rip off.

I won’t go back

$170 incl tip with 2 drinks

6.5/10