515509 Sat May 03 11:56:35 -0700 2008 44 10 Florida 0 3653317 Happy Houndings> On a Home Depot run this AM noticed that Burrito Grill has re-opened at a former Chicken Kitchen at 123rd and Biscayne (same side of the street as HD 2 blocks south). Also saw Beach BBQ has an electric sign installed and signs of life - so that should be opened soon. Last weekend near Sang's on 1925 NE 163rd Street, saw that the indy donut shop next door is renovating into an indy BBQ spot. I still haven't figured out where Sweaty Top Chef Howie is opening his BBQ restaurant. Anyone know? AG Sat May 03 11:56:37 -0700 2008 13541 advisor_Girl 1 3654152 ... Indy donuts? I wasn't even aware that we had indy donut shops - only that mediocre one on 27th avenue and Calle Ocho! Sat May 03 19:03:35 -0700 2008 3653317 101012 mialebven 2 3654701 mialebven> Ohhellyeah - AB is a donut man so we travel far and wide for a donut with no corporate ties. Dandee Donuts in Hollywood is good. Not sure if Bird Road donuts is still there or M & J in Hialeah? I know the hounds are all about designer cupcakes now. No hole, no soul. AG Sun May 04 06:10:55 -0700 2008 3654152 13541 advisor_Girl 1 3654793 I think Headband Howie is opening near/next to cheen huaye Sun May 04 07:23:57 -0700 2008 3653317 144856 The Chowfather AKA sobe 2 3656827 ChowDaddy - All that time over a real BBQ pit... sweating into the pork. Oh Howie! It makes me a little bit queasy. Looking forward to Beach BBQ's expansion. I am worried about 21 Toppings as they are often closed when we pass by. They had originally planned odd hours - closing Sundays which frankly I believed were the best days to serve lunch in a mall by a Costco etc. Anyone been to 21 lately? Anyone tried the reopened Vito's (fugazza) meets ribs joint across from Krispy Kreme on 167th and 6th Avenue in NMB "the Chinese Corridor"? So many strip malls - so little time. AG Mon May 05 03:49:55 -0700 2008 3654793 13541 advisor_Girl 3 3657653 I hit 21 toppings a few weeks ago and the burgers were still good. Mon May 05 09:38:48 -0700 2008 3656827 144856 The Chowfather AKA sobe 4 4147666 I drove by 21 toppings the other day and they appeared closed (forever closed) Mon Nov 03 18:01:45 -0800 2008 3657653 229082 The Chowfather 5 4148484 I was gonna post about it. There's a sign on their door from the landlord that they've vacated the property. Tue Nov 04 07:03:25 -0800 2008 4147666 12101 lax2mia 5 4153366 Went once. Liked it. Wife hated it. Never went back. Bad, bad location. Thu Nov 06 09:00:36 -0800 2008 4147666 108051 herbage 3 3758987 I was at 21 Toppings for the first time last week Friday at about 7:30PM & it was me & one other couple in there so they do not seem to be doing too well. The goat cheese burger was great except that they use store purchased buns. I would pay extra $$ for better buns. Regardless, I will return, maybe bring my own buns... Sat Jun 07 12:29:29 -0700 2008 3656827 175353 Foodfroggy 4 4079675 I drove past 21 a couple days ago and thought they were doing pretty poor as well. I haven't been there in about a year (mainly because they always seem to be closed when I drive by). The location seems bad to me. They need foot traffic. I liked the burger I ate, just hated the damn bun. Fri Oct 03 11:14:59 -0700 2008 3758987 108051 herbage 2 3758775 Bulldog barbecue update Though Top Chef's top prize of $100,000 (to finance a restaurant for the winner) eluded Howie Kleinberg, the pugnacious season three Miami competitor, has announced he'll be opening his own joint anyway this fall. Named, aptly, Bulldog Barbecue, the place---located in an easy-to-miss space in a North Miami mini-mall, formerly occupied by Sun City Café---will offer what Kleinberg calls "New Barbecue." i.e. it'll be Klein's idea of how a ‘cue restaurant should be, which includes incorporation of some Latin flavors, plus some salads and other lighter food. Bulldog Barbecue, 15400 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach, FL 33160, no phone available yet. Sat Jun 07 10:28:04 -0700 2008 3654793 144856 The Chowfather AKA sobe 3 3759235 I heard his sister won the Lotto and is financing. Sat Jun 07 14:48:21 -0700 2008 3758775 18795 pilches 1 3694401 I heard about the Bulldog BBQ opening at 154th and Biscayne on the restaurant roundup on WLRN yesterday at 1pm. Did a search and got confirmation from the sun post: http://www.miamisunpost.com/051508chow.htm I balked about ever going to 21 toppings for an $8 hamburger, but they seem to have a special that includes fries and a drink for that price, and since I can't find a Cheeburger Cheeburger anywhere in SoFla anymore, it may be the new place for my fix. Fri May 16 13:20:37 -0700 2008 3653317 185039 non sequitur 2 3694857 $8 is reasonable for a good burger As I previously advised, I think 154th and Biscayne is next to Chéen-huaye Did BBQ beach open in N Miami yet? Fri May 16 15:26:09 -0700 2008 3694401 144856 The Chowfather AKA sobe 3 3695504 BBQ Beach was not open as of last weekend when I was by there, but looks to be making progress. I'm very much looking forward to this. And Cheen Huaye is 154th & Biscayne - I think the projected location for Bulldog BBQ place is in the same strip mall. Fri May 16 19:39:37 -0700 2008 3694857 35525 Frodnesor 4 3696042 Hi> We're still determined to hit the former Vito's Pizza (fugazza) and BBQ joint across from Krispy Kreme donuts at 6th and 167th in NMB. Our friends attended NMB Sr High (waaaaaay back when) who still lament the loss of Vito's fugazza and legendary MyPie mentioned another Vito's in Boca/Delray that disappointed. Has anyone ventured to the restored Vito's on 6th/167th?? Anyone? Bueller? AG Sat May 17 05:35:41 -0700 2008 3695504 13541 advisor_Girl 4 3706630 BBQ Beach was open today when I drove by. The missus had already eaten or we would have been there. Tue May 20 17:19:44 -0700 2008 3695504 88361 keysrat 1 3855966 As mentioned below, Bulldog Barbecue is from Chef Howie Kleinberg (Cheif Bulldog on his business cards). They had a table at the Share our Strength benefit "Taste the Nation" in Ft. Lauderdale last month, and if the BBQ served there was any indicator, the BBQ at the restaurant will be worth checking out. I couldn't pin them down on an opening date, but here are the other details (note: website is not up yet, apparently) Bulldog Barbecue 15400 Biscayne Boulevard North Miami, FL 33160 305.940.9655 305.940.7972 fax www.bulldog-bbq.com howie@bulldog-bbq.com (Note: The website doesn't appear to be up yet, the phone message still has another restaurant name on it, but I sent an e-mail to Chef Howie at the address above and will update as soon as I hear anything) Thu Jul 10 08:33:58 -0700 2008 3653317 130170 winegirl1973 2 4077695 They are working on Bulldog BBQ....saw Howie outside today....says he will open in two months! Thu Oct 02 14:17:47 -0700 2008 3855966 102274 dlgc 3 4147664 http://blogs.menupages.com/southflorida/2008/11/ask_the_chef_howie_kleinberg.html#more Mon Nov 03 18:00:30 -0800 2008 4077695 229082 The Chowfather 4 4155953 ChowDaddy> The BBQ restaurant next door to Sang's on 163rd had tables and chairs set... ready to rumble. Howie had better bring his A game. Will keep an eye on the new spot and report back soon. Anyone been to the former Vito's at 6th Ave yet for BBQ or Fugazza? AG Fri Nov 07 08:58:34 -0800 2008 4147664 13541 advisor_Girl 5 4187142 Advisor_girl - I went to NMB senior also... class of 81. Wow.. memories. Last time I went to Vito's was about 10 years ago, and it was not quite as good.... When Frank & Vito were together; that Fugazza pizza was a melt in your mouth monster. Neighborhood has changed so much, it seems like a time warp to me. Wed Nov 19 15:08:40 -0800 2008 4155953 241670 CHUBBIGIRL 5 4370905 any word on whether or not Vito's is anything close to how it used to be? I'm always tempted to go in, but don't want to go in and be disappointed... and I saw that the BBQ restaurant was open for business, however we were going to Sang's for Chinese New year dinner.....anyone been to either? Thu Jan 29 16:15:08 -0800 2009 4155953 261680 kevdog 3 4274100 Newtimes blog said Bulldog BBQ recently opened but I tried calling to confirm and it went to VM with no message. Is it open? Fri Dec 26 10:35:45 -0800 2008 4077695 229082 The Chowfather 4 4274160 No, I was at that strip mall on Wednesday and they looked like they were getting it together, but it wasn't open. Window washers and cleaners working, but the restaurant was not finished . I would guess another week or two. Fri Dec 26 11:14:35 -0800 2008 4274100 102274 dlgc 1 4274448 If anybody is craving a good Falafel sandwich, I've been going to Grill Time on 163rd and Biscayne lately, and they have a great version for $5(even at dinner time, although they tend to only serve this at the bar during dinner since its not on the menu.) Really a great deal, and the owners are super nice. I've heard good things about their grill items, but the rest of their menu is a bit pricey due to the Kosher nature. Fri Dec 26 13:42:33 -0800 2008 3653317 197274 drangelo 2 4289712 ChowDaddy> Both Bulldog and City BBQ (next to Sang's on 163rd) look like they could open at any moment. Sad to see 21 Toppings is gone as they were nice folks. We had a decent (greasy) steak sammie at Woody's at 135th and Biscayne while waiting on a quickie car repair at the wonderful Mueller's and another great dinner at Little Havana at 127th and Biscayne too. Had excellent (!) chicken soup during a seasonal cold at Paquito's (still my go-to spot) and a bagel fix with all the post-Rascal-House-liner-uppers at Mo's yesterday. Gotta love North Miami! Note to CHUBBI - I did not attend NMB but have lots of friends who did back in the day... AG Fri Jan 02 09:12:13 -0800 2009 4274448 13541 advisor_Girl 3 4460403 City BBq was terribly dissappointing. had the brisket sandwich for lunch with fries, coleslaw and mac and cheese. meat was great, sauce had a nice flavor. mac and cheese tasted of the box variety, very rubbery and tasted as if theyd been doused with cheap garlic powder. fries were cold and tasteless. Coleslaw was boring. So far best BBQ in NMB/Aventura/NM area id Beach BBQ. Even Bulldog was a disappointment. Sat Feb 28 08:31:52 -0800 2009 4289712 270561 greeneyes 1 4352971 I don't think they opened yet BUT the menu is available online now. Hope they are open before the super bowl http://www.bulldog-bbq.com/ Fri Jan 23 23:54:08 -0800 2009 3653317 229082 The Chowfather 2 4355434 Chow> City BBQ is opened on 163rd Street and there were indeed signs of life at Sweaty Howie's... will check it out today (ISO Chinese New Year spots this weekend). AG Sun Jan 25 06:13:52 -0800 2009 4352971 13541 advisor_Girl 2 4373509 The chef from Bulldog BBQ was on NBC6 this morning and said they will be open next week. Fri Jan 30 12:44:08 -0800 2009 4352971 113011 Sobe4u 2 4393753 They open Monday at 11( 2/9/09) Fri Feb 06 12:05:11 -0800 2009 4352971 229082 The Chowfather 3 4393851 I thought I saw something about soft-open this weekend. Fri Feb 06 12:31:54 -0800 2009 4393753 35525 Frodnesor 4 4393912 Really? any details? anyone? Fri Feb 06 12:48:53 -0800 2009 4393851 229082 The Chowfather 5 4393957 Of course I can't find the email now. And there's always a possibility I don't know what I'm talking about. Fri Feb 06 13:02:41 -0800 2009 4393912 35525 Frodnesor 6 4395236 Per UrbanDaddy, soft-opening Friday, official opening Monday. Whether 'tis true or not, I don't know - but may have a chance to find out tomorrow. Fri Feb 06 22:06:43 -0800 2009 4393957 35525 Frodnesor 4 4395554 Bulldog opened about 5 pm yesterday. We were the first ones in. Restaurant was filled, people waiting for tables outside and waiting for takeout inside. Food way better than average bbq place. Atmosphere homey. Service will get better. Everyone was was too excited - employees and customers. We had oyster snack (wow), barn salad (salad), ribs & chicken (shared 1/2 &1/2 and took some home), beans (out of this world, spicy), slaw (tasted like my mom"s), chocolate puddin' cake (yum). Inviting wine list. Will go back and bring friends. Would like info about "Happy hour". Can biscuits and beer be added to menu? Sat Feb 07 06:00:33 -0800 2009 4393851 264061 onekrt17 1 4369590 I had lunch at Burritos Grill today. Clean and bright place. Chips were fresh and hot, salsa was tasty and spicy. I had chicken tacos. I kind of pressure ordered because we were in a hurry, but I was very satisfied. 3 small tacos with chicken, onion, cilantro, and some other sauteed veggies served with rice and refried beans. The owners are very nice people and I would definitely recommend it for lunch. Thu Jan 29 10:51:28 -0800 2009 3653317 119444 jessicam29 2 4373298 I was in Burritos Grill this past Tuesday. I had the chicken tamales called Vaporcitos. they were great. beer was real cold. friendly service. Fri Jan 30 11:48:19 -0800 2009 4369590 260329 aribo 1 5025127 I noticed a sign on a shop announcing a new barbecue restaurant now open I believe on NE 6th Ave (or therebouts) just south of NE 167th St. Anyone been? Sat Sep 12 15:05:19 -0700 2009 3653317 48389 racer x 2 5025254 I think there's actually a couple newish BBQ places along 167th St. There's one pretty close to Biscayne on the north side of the street, and then another close to I-95 on the south side (actually off 167th on a side street). I haven't tried either and can't remember the names right now. Sat Sep 12 16:07:22 -0700 2009 5025127 35525 Frodnesor 3 5026442 I often drive by the BBQ place on 163rd just west of Sang's and there are never many cars there at night. Do not know how long they will last. Sun Sep 13 10:40:26 -0700 2009 5025254 13850 rebus1805 2 5028875 The one on the corner of 19th Ave is City BBQ Place, which a friend told me wasn't as good as Bulldog, so I haven't gone to verify. The one on 6th Ave is called Bar-B-Q Trails, and is merged in with Vito's Italian. I haven't worked up the nerve to try either yet since those types of mergers tend to be disappointing. Mon Sep 14 11:04:59 -0700 2009 5025127 197274 drangelo 3 5029679 C'mon, drangelo. Take one for the team! Btw, how was Vito's Italian before the merger? (I laughed out loud when I read, "I haven't worked up the nerve to try either yet since those types of mergers tend to be disappointing.") Mon Sep 14 15:33:53 -0700 2009 5028875 48389 racer x