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ML SELECTS Dining Salsa Fiesta Words by Eric Haley Downtown Miami has a new face in Mexican food that’s giving locals a reason to escape the workplace and drop in for a quick meal. Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood District at 2929 Biscayne Blvd., Salsa Fiesta is establishing new standards for fast, Mexican food. The restaurant coins itself an ‘Urban Mexican Grill’. According to its friendly staff, Urban Mexican is a modern combination of everyone’s favorite Mexican food with no discrimination for traditional, Tex Mex or Cal-Mex. Basically, they’ve taken the best of best from the many Mexican subcategories there are and fused it with Caribbean flavors. The end result: A vibrantly delicious menu of Mexican cuisine that’s anything but ordinary. Salsa Fiesta is casual by design pick dining ML but don’t let that take away from your impression of its food. They cut all their meats, produce, and cheese at the restaurant to preserve freshness and flavor. Salsa Fiesta makes everything by hand, on premise from original recipes. Additionally, all food is made fresh to order. Grab a seat on Salsa Fiesta’s downtown patio, right on Biscayne, while waiting for your food, which is brought out to your table within minutes. Inside, Salsa Fiesta features an open-air atmosphere, blending industrial elements with clean, simple lines and an earthy color palette. Galvanized steel and exposed concrete provide urban accents while bright canvassed art lend a colorful contrast. Salsa Fiesta caters and offers kid-friendly meals, as well. For more information, visit: http://www.salsafiestagrill.com LOCATION CORAL GABLES LA DORADA 177 Giralda Ave. | Coral Gables (305) 446-2002 DAILY BREAD MARKETPLACE 2400 SW 27th St. | Coral Gables (305) 856-5893 LES HALLES 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd. | Coral Gables (305) 461-1099 | leshalles.net MORTON’S THE STEAK HOUSE 2333 Ponce de Leon, | Coral Gables (305) 442-1662 ORTANIQUE ON THE MILE 278 Miracle Mile, | Coral Gables (305) 446-7710 TALAVERA RESTAURANT 2299 Ponce de Leon | Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 444-2955 | talaveraspot.com ZUPERPOLLO 1247 Coral Way | Coral Gables (305) 856-9494 Spanish Moderate Middle Eastern Deli and Market Inexpensive French Expensive Steak Expensive Caribbean This delicious deli and grocery store has great sandwiches you can pick up at their pita bakery. Here you’ll find everything you need to make your own hummus, shawarma sandwiches, quality meats, as well as a whole lot of extras to stuff your pita with. This traditional French brasserie is run by Chef Anthony Bourdain, also the author of Kitchen Confidential, which means that you can expect a dish that is très magnifique! Les Halles has the best-prepared steaks, and a perfect soup l’oignon. Rich mahogany, crisp linens and superior service combined with the superior product and the dedicated people at Morton's create an experience you won't soon forget. Hand-painted motifs of dainty fruits and flowers grace the walls and rich, natural woods complete the picture. "We like to think of 'Cuisine of the Sun' as an eclectic fusion of different nations and their natural bounties. The availability of real tropical spices and herbs enables us to recreate a 'true taste' of the islands, yet allows us the freedom to recreate these dishes to incorporate the public's growing concern for eating healthier, lighter foods." Mexican Moderate Argentinean Steakhouse Moderate Talavera Restaurant brings a taste of Mexico to Coral Gables. Menu items are prepared from fresh, authentic ingredients found in customary Mexican cuisine. The restaurant’s sophisticated ambiance is defined by the modern Mexican art adorning the walls. Guests will enjoy the scene and the cuisine from the open dining area, the 25-seat private dining room or the outdoor patio. The attentive menu presents Mexican favorites in themed categories that represent the various types of dishes. Like the cuisine, Talavera’s drink and cocktail selection will delight the senses with Mexican flavors. This family-style Argentinean steakhouse serves up live music while patrons dine on enormous portions of delicious and flavorful meats. The skirt steak is an excellent choice. If you’re looking for some variety, try the barbeque combo-- a couple of cuts of steak, chorizo, chicken, intestines, and sweetbreads. If you love Spanish restaurants, you will love La Dorada. The freshest of seafood, direct from Spain. Be sure to try the paella—it’s delicious! CATEGORY | COST DESCRIPTION MiAMi LiViNG 113