Virginia Otazo
Staff Writer
Virginia was born and raised in Miami. But like many Dade County natives, she left—only to predictably return. While away, she earned a practical degree in Creative Writing from Florida State University, which logically led to a career managing restaurants in Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, FL. Virginia was inevitably lured back to Miami by her Cuban family's spirited Sunday dinners, the daredevil thrill of driving on the Palmetto, and to push the local picadillo debate from Raisins vs. No Raisins to Banana vs. No Banana.
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Miami’s Best Restaurant Resurrections
These restaurants closed. Thankfully they didn't stay that way.
Casa Xabi
Casa Xabi is a Basque restaurant in Coconut Grove with one of our favorite arroz ibéricos in Miami.
Eva
Eva is a Mediterranean restaurant in CocoWalk by the Ariete team, and there are some good things on the menu.
Omakai Coconut Grove
Omakai is a good option for reasonably priced sushi in Coconut Grove—just stick to the Oma deluxe menu.
Midorie
Midorie is a casual Coconut Grove spot where you can get quality sushi for reasonable prices.
Ortanique
Ortanique was a Miami classic that's returned as a pop-up at MKT Kitchen. The food is exactly as we remember it.
Bourbon Steak Miami
This steakhouse inside the Turnberry Resort in Aventura is a great place for fancy dates or corporate cards.
Platea Prime Steakhouse & Ceviche Bar
Platea is a Peruvian steakhouse in Pinecrest with delicious ceviche and incredible steaks.
Graziano’s Restaurant Coral Gables
Graziano's Restaurant in Coral Gables is one of our favorite Argentinean steakhouses in Miami.
The Best Miami Coffee Shops For Getting Work Done
The spots where you’ll actually be able to concentrate (and not have to wrestle someone for a power outlet).
The Best Miami Restaurants For Date Night
Because you can do better than leftover Pollo Tropical and Nicolas Cage movies on the couch.
Rao's Miami Beach
Rao's is a famous Italian spot from New York—but you're coming here for the atmosphere, not the food.