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by Cheryl Russell
Miami and Miami Beach are world-known for their restaurants and night life. Listed here are just a few restaurants that await you during the ASHA Convention.
Pacific Time
915 Lincoln Rd.
(305) 534-5979
www.pacifictime.biz
Pacific Time is located in "South Beach" on Lincoln Road, a unique pedestrian environment. Plan some time to enjoy the many Lincoln Road boutiques and art galleries either before or after dinner.
The style of food is Asian/Pacific. The service was excellent. When we arrived at 6 p.m. it was empty, but by the time we left at 7:30 p.m., the restaurant was full. However, we never felt rushed.
Joe's Stone Crab
11 Washington Avenue
www.joesstonecrab.com
Joe's does not take reservations. If you have a group of 20 or more, call 305-673-0365 after 3 p.m. Program co-chair Lynn Flahive noted that she arrived at the restaurant at 5:15 p.m. on a Friday. "By 6 p.m. there was a wait. It's a great atmosphere and the food was wonderful."
Joe's Stone Crabs is an icon in Miami Beach, with the charm of old-world elegance. The season for stone crabs is October through May-so the convention is a perfect time to try them. The stone crabs with mustard sauce delights anyone. Prices vary from season to season, but they are typically expensive. Every side dish is a la carte, although they are large enough to share. You don't need to order the jumbo claws-the medium claws at a lower price can be filling and very satisfying. Joe's also serves a variety of fresh fish as well as steak, chops, and fowl.
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Avenue
(305) 374-1198
www.tobacco-road.com
Another old-time favorite, Tobacco Road was established in 1912 and has a somewhat shady history of run-ins with local law enforcement which only spices up its attraction. It is very small, very rustic, and has the absolute best greasy hamburgers I have ever eaten. So put on your casual clothes and join the locals in great food and the chance to hear some of the best live blues music in the country.
Joe Allen Miami Beach
1787 Purdy Avenue
(305) 531-7007
http://www.joeallenrestaurant.com/Miami_Beach_home.html
In a neighborhood of condos and shops, this casual, upscale eatery is a hangout for locals who crave good food with a menu that changes daily. They serve everything from pizzas to calf's liver to steaks. I had one of the best salads—arugula with pear, prosciutto, and parmesan with a lemon-shallot dressing—I have had in years. Desserts include banana cream pie, and ice cream and cookie sandwiches. This is a reasonably priced restaurant.
Perricone's Marketplace and Café
15 S.E. 10th Street
(305) 374-9449
www.perricones.com
Brickell Avenue south of the Miami River is the place to go if you want an Italian restaurant. Perricone's, located in a 120-year-old barn that came from Vermont, is the most popular among them. The recipes were handed down from grandmother to mother to daughter, and the cooking is simple and good. Purchase your wine from the deli and bring it to your table for a small corkage fee. The generous antipasto can be shared by a group. Linguine with a sauté of jumbo shrimp, fresh asparagus, and chopped tomatoes were among my favorites, and the bread is great!
510 Ocean
510 Ocean Drive
(305) 531-1788
www.fivetenocean.com
In this restaurant on famous Ocean Drive, you can dine on the front patio with its warm ocean breeze or in the lush garden that is home to an onyx waterfall. The inside dining room offers nightly entertainment. The restaurant features some different and interesting dishes such as panko-crusted goat cheese with tomato-basil fondue and garlic crostinis and fresh fish prepared with the extra twist that the chef is known for. Entrées range from $25 to $40.
Cheryl Russell, a.k.a. ASHA's resident food critic, is director of Convention and Meetings. Contact her at crussell@asha.org.
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