The Local is a casual pub in Coral Gables where you can get a cocktail and a really good cheeseburger.

Botta is a casual walk-up window where you can get some really good Italian sandwiches.

Big Mama's is an outdoor barbecue spot with some pretty good ribs - and even better sides.

Palmar Cafeteria is a casual Cuban spot in Hialeah that makes ridiculously good beans.

Moji is a North Miami restaurant specializing in West African food. Get the egusi.

Cheeseburger Baby is a South Beach spot good for a late-night burger.

Sunday is a fantastic plant-based food truck serving Cajun-inspired dishes.

Itamae is an excellent Peruvian/Japanese restaurant that serves the best Nikkei food in Miami.

Tran Am is a Vietnamese restaurant in Little River with a pretty wild interior and solid food.

Plaza Seafood is a casual market and restaurant where you can eat fantastic fried seafood or buy a fish to-go.

Odaly’s is a cafe in Westchester that serves burgers, croquetas, and discos voladores.

Uptown 66 is a takeout window in MiMo that serves good tacos, burritos, and quesadillas.

House of Per’la is a small coffee shop in Coral Gables. The coffee is great and you can get work done here if you grab a stool at the counter.

Vice City Bean is a busy coffee shop downtown that also serves some tasty light bites.

Sushi Erika is a little Japanese restaurant in North Bay Village. There’s almost always a wait because every roll here is delicious.

Raja’s is a super casual little Downtown restaurant that serves good Indian food - and a lot of it.