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Bart Hound Jan 25, 2012 01:41 PM

South Beach (north) eats?

My wife is running the marathon this weekend in Miami and we're staying on Collins Ave, up between 17th and 18th Streets. I'm not even sure if that's still considered South Beach, but that's where we'll be and we'll be car-less.

Anyone have any suggestions in that area for "don't miss" places? No restrictions! Walking distance is a plus, but not a requirement.

If we have one big (cab ride) meal, should it be Michaels Genuine?

Thanks!
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     Bart Hound Jan 26, 2012 10:40 AM

    How about Puerto Sagua for Cuban. This one came from a friend of my wife! ;-)
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       tpigeon Jan 26, 2012 11:35 AM

      If you want cuban, puerto sagua is good and is the best cuban on the beach.

      El chalan (peruvian) is about as good as puerto sagua and is close to you.
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         Bart Hound Jan 26, 2012 01:58 PM

        Awesome, thanks!

        You've been a great help!!
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       Bart Hound Jan 26, 2012 06:07 AM

      Thanks folks! This is great stuff and just what I was looking for.

      What about Monty Trainers Stone Crabs? A friend of a friend of a friend.....says it's a better place than Joe's. Any feelings on that statement?
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         tpigeon Jan 26, 2012 07:21 AM

        Your friend of a friend is insane.
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           Bart Hound Jan 26, 2012 09:17 AM

          Don't sugar coat it, give it to me straight!!
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         tpigeon Jan 25, 2012 02:41 PM

        Yes it is south beach

        Good restaurants in walking distance otherwise no particular order
        Dutch
        Tudor House
        Osteria del Teatro
        Nobu
        BLT Steak (have not been in since the chef change)
        The Alibi (cheesesteaks)
        Keeses (mediterranean)

        Further but good in south beach (within 2 miles no particular order)
        Yardbird
        Any of the Pubbellies
        Sardinia
        Shake Shack
        Burger & Beer
        Dining Room
        Joes Stone Crab

        For a big cab ride Michaels or Michy's are good choices, though I doubt it is really worth the cost and inconvenience to do this.
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           tpigeon Jan 25, 2012 03:14 PM

          I forgot alta mare in south beach. Haven is not bad either (but I would go to one of the ones I mentioned before including alta mare first).

          If you want to do a short cab ride, I would recommend going to either 1500 degrees, scarpetta or hakkasan (I prefer lunch on the weekend at hakkasan).
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             tpigeon Jan 25, 2012 05:45 PM

            I just heard keeses closed. Sad.
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               tpigeon Jan 26, 2012 07:20 AM

              Good news. Keeses reopens January 30th.
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