662482 Mon Oct 26 13:32:51 -0700 2009 9 10 Florida 0 5132459 Dear all I was last in Miami 2 years ago and was recommended a great funky Pizza place which I think was also Brazilian? Am I losing the plot here ? - if not can someone remind me what it was called and is it still good ? ? Also, any other top recs of a similar quality and vibe which will not break the bank ? Any cuisine is fine. Have seen some posts here re Michaels- what is that like and is it open Sunday ? Likely we will be staying South or North Beach Thanks for any help & advice you can give. Mon Oct 26 13:32:51 -0700 2009 39413 willowan 1 5132546 The name is Piola. There are several locations in the United States and in Europe. There's three Piola in Miami. Also, Michael's just opened up recently for brunch. :) Mon Oct 26 14:04:49 -0700 2009 5132459 101012 mialebven 2 5132886 Hey thanks for this. What is Michael's like ? Any other quintessential SoBe recs ? Mon Oct 26 16:14:08 -0700 2009 5132546 39413 willowan 3 5134578 Search this board for Michael's Genuine and youll find a ton of info. Its open Sunday now for brunch 11a-3p (make a rez if you wanna go cuz it just started last week and was very popular) and for dinner. Im not sure about Sunday lunch. Its my favorite restaurant in Miami. Tue Oct 27 09:50:52 -0700 2009 5132886 115383 Blind Mind 1 5132836 How does Piola compare to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza? Mon Oct 26 15:55:24 -0700 2009 5132459 52461 CarNut 2 5133577 Anthony's better. Mon Oct 26 21:22:38 -0700 2009 5132836 101012 mialebven 3 5133988 Anthony's must use butter in their crust or something because it's way too flavorful. Tue Oct 27 06:30:04 -0700 2009 5133577 12101 lax2mia 4 5135406 So is Anthony's the best place for pizza on SoBe ? How about best burger, Cuban, Italian ? Tue Oct 27 14:13:21 -0700 2009 5133988 39413 willowan 5 5135439 This is a pretty long list of "best ..." threads -> http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/477263 Some haven't been updated for a while, others are fairly current, but you should find lots of information there and if you just search or browse this board some. www.foodforthoughtmiami.com Tue Oct 27 14:26:03 -0700 2009 5135406 35525 Frodnesor 5 5136933 No. Anthony's is not the best place for pizza in South Beach. They don't have a location in South Beach. I was just saying that people like the place for some reason and my theory is the butter/margarine/lard in the crust. Gotta be. Wed Oct 28 07:11:37 -0700 2009 5135406 12101 lax2mia