March 2022 - V&E Hospitality Group

Miami’s Best Cuban Restaurants (oceandrive.com)

March 31, 2022/in Press

Undoubtedly, one of the best experiences for those who visit the city is to taste the incredible and varied Cuban gastronomy that promises an experience like no other. And everyone who visits Miami has to go to at least one of the best Cuban restaurants in Miami that we have featured in this list.
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MARABU

701 S Miami Ave Brickell City Center 4th Floor / Website

Located in the Brickell City Center, this popular restaurant homages Cuban culture and takes inspiration from the Cuban provincial cities of Camagüey and Pinar del Rio in its decoration and overall ambiance. The restaurant’s handmade food brings Cuban countryside dishes to the table with bursts of smokey, rich flavors from its charcoal cooking. Similarly, the cuisine features a diverse menu that includes large-format meats, rices, veggies, and seafood like tostones rellenos, truffle yuca fries, and empanadas. It features traditional dishes like Lechon Asado (roasted pork), Picadillo A La Habanera (Cuban ground beef stew), Ropa Vieja (marinated flank steak), and more. Desserts like four leches and Cuban pudding can be paired with a Cuban cafecito (coffee). A sleek Havana-inspired bar takes center stage, serving a selection of hand-picked traditional Cuban drinks with a modern twist like the classics mojito and daiquiri or the Marabu Mule’s, a restaurant’s creation, and others. This is one fabulous spot you will not want to miss.

HAVANA 1957

1410 Ocean Drive / Website

This popular destination, which has several locations across the city, will make you feel like you were in Havana and relive the glamor of old Cuba from the 50s through a fantastic gastronomic experience like no other. Inside, its decor is inspired by Cuba with red and yellow tones and lots of leather and wood that will create a great ambiance typical of Cuba. Here you will find typical dishes such as Garlic Shrimp, Cuban Fried Pork Chunks, a Cuban Sampler, and more. Also, breakfast items like the famous Cuban Tortilla (omelette), midnight sandwich, or the typical Cuban lunch boxes offer soups, salads, or main dishes and their delicious side; a varied menu. And, don’t forget to try their delicious drinks like fruity mojitos, Cuba Libre rum, signature cocktails like the Habana Cosmo, and others. You have to visit a place, and when you are satisfied, you can walk along the famous Ocean Drive.

source: Miami’s Best Cuban Restaurants

Eater Miami knows where the best pancakes in town are and Cafe Americano is on the list.

March 16, 2022/in Press

According to writer Juliana Accioly, about where to indulge in pancakes around Miami: “is dotted with restaurants ready to please all tastebuds with heaping plates of sweet and savory options, served with a wide range of mix-ins and creative toppings…”

From Wynwood to downtown Miami & obviously Miami Beach, the Eater Miami list includes the best 10 options to try now.

Who’s on the List? Our very own Cafe Americano’s golden & fluffy house-made buttermilk pancakes that are actually served in a forever breakfast mode, aka All Day Brunch, which basically means that from breakfast to lunch, all day thru 5pm.

What else is good to know? That our delicious pancakes are also available at Cafe Americano at the Redbury Hotel on Collins Avenue (Miami Beach) & if you are travelling to Las Vegas, you will find them at our open 24 hours Cafe Americano locations at Caesars Palace & Paris Las Vegas.

Check the Top 10 full List? / Link is HERE

Best Seafood to try during Lent season

March 8, 2022/in Blog

By E. Machado.

Lent Season is now here thru April 14 and the time to try and explore our seafood offerings, from innovations to one of our guests favorites.

According to industry expert Datassential Meat, Poultry & Seafood Keynote Report that circulated earlier this month: “…Seafood tends to show up in more traditional applications on menus, while beef and chicken are used in a wider range of unique dishes. More unique seafood dishes score well with younger consumers, in particular, while 60% of consumers overall say they’d eat more seafood if they had more recipe ideas..”

Based on the 2022 Food Industry Trend report the top five most liked preparations for fish among US consumers: 63% Fried, 60% Grilled, 56% Parmesan Crusted, 54% Beer Battered & 47% Panko Crusted. The highlights on the report also explains that: “Consumers find seafood most appealing in hearty entrees and appetizers.” Link to Post

Either you are in Miami or Las Vegas, here are some DEL MAR selections to enjoy during this Lenten season across Vida & Estilo restaurants.

IN BRICKELL, MIAMI.
PaperTuna Rolls

Signature Sushi & one of the top favorites since the soon to be 1 year old Paperfish Sushi Bar opened in April 2021. This maki has 10 pieces and combines Tuna Tartare avocado, torched tuna, nikkei sauce & chives.
Price: $18
WHERE: @PaperFish

AT BRICKELL CITY CENTER, MIAMI
Ceviche Carretillero & Tropical Ceviche

Marabu is a Coal Fired Cuban Cuisine BUT don’t let the name or description foul you. Since Marabu opened in 2020, the Crudo items, featuring items like the tropical ceviche, have been so well-liked that the team have been adding some new crudos. The latest addition is the CEVICHE Carretillero with fresh cut Corvina, leche de tigre, rocoto pepper, crispy fried calamari, sweet potato, giant peruvian corn, crispy cancha corn.
Price: $18
WHERE: @Marabu

IN MIAMI BEACH.
Green Aguachiles

Picoso & Rico, Spicy & delicious, the aguachiles aka Mexican style ceviche at La Cerveceria de Barrio are unlike any typical seafood appetizer. They do have serrano pepper that when added to the fresh citrus marinated Gulf shrimp with cucumber & red onion create an explosion of flavor & freshness. If spicy is too much for you, you can always ask for the lighter version that does not have any picante.
Price: $16
WHERE: @LaCerveceria De Barrio

IN MIAMI BEACH & PEMBROKE PINES
Camarones Al Ajillo

At Havana 1957, there are five seafood entree options to choose from though the garlic shrimp is one of the must-try when visiting any out of our five locations & is best described as Shrimp sautéed in garlic, olive oil and white wine, served with white rice and sweet plantains.
Price: $ 22.95
WHERE: @Havana 1957

In MIAMI BEACH & LAS VEGAS
Cape Cod Fish & Chips

No wonder why 54% of US consumers preferred the beer battered option when ordering fish. At Cafe Americano the cape cod filet is crispy beer battered & served with french fries & herbed tartar.
Price: M/P
WHERE: @CafeAmericano

MIAMI BEACH & LAS VEGAS
Two cities two ways
Mediterranean Sea Bass

In Miami Beach, get this fresh dish served whole-head off with romesco, roasted cauliflower, salsa verde & charred lemon $39