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Lagniappe
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Lagniappe is, for many of us, a place we can always count on for social hour(s). Whether you’re here to celebrate someone’s birthday, go on a first date, or meet up with a few friends, this place requires zero brain power from you—the designated planner. There are cramped jazz concerts happening nightly at 9pm inside, and fridges full of wine outside, which you grab yourself and bring to the register. There are no servers waiting tables, just squirmish guests trying to hurry up and pay so they can go secure a table outside.
photo credit: Tasty Planet
photo credit: Tasty Planet
The outdoor space feels like it was designed by someone who's spent years snatching up patio furniture listed under the "free stuff" tab on Craigslist. Every chair and table is different from the next and, in a way, foreshadows the chaotic nature of Lagniappe’s backyard.
This place is Miami’s worst-kept secret, so it’ll be saturated with bodies on any given day. And since it’s walk-in only, it’s best if you come as close to their opening time of 6pm as possible. Otherwise, you’ll have to be a watchful hawk probing for an open table that may never come. If, for some reason, you’re completely over Lagniappe but desire a similar atmosphere, we hear you—and we have a guide for where to go when Lagniappe is too crowded. But much like a nifty pocket knife, Lagniappe will always be here when you need it. And It has all the essential elements that’ll please even your grumpiest friend: wine, cheese, a salmon dish, and string lights.
Food Rundown
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Charcuterie Board
This is the bread and cheese of Lagniappe, and it’s what most people here are probably eating. If you’re really hungry you can venture to the dishes mentioned below. But if not, stick to this, which you get to pick out yourself from their charcuterie refrigerator.
photo credit: Mariana Trabanino
Vegan Choripan
The fake meat from this choripan is more convincing than a talented ventriloquist—especially after adding the non-negotiables: pickled onions and chimichurri. It’s thick, juicy, and the perfect companion after your third glass of red wine.
photo credit: Mariana Trabanino
Churrasco Steak
This steak is the size of one and a half smartphones and comes with an overdressed salad. But hey, it’s cooked to the correct temperature and if you have a desperate craving for red meat while you’re here, it’ll get the job done.
photo credit: Mariana Trabanino
Salmon
Simply seasoned with pepper, it’s a fine piece of salmon (once you give it a generous lemon squeeze). Though it too comes with a soggy salad with two estranged tomato wedges like the aforementioned steak.
photo credit: Mariana Trabanino
Chicken
They’re fans of pepper in this establishment. And the peppery chicken breast is yet another example of this. Surprisingly, it comes with a tangy side of barbecue instead of chimichurri. Unsurprisingly, the side salad is swampy, which is helpful in this case since the chicken is a little dry. But Lagniappe’s slogan has never been “masters in chickentology” so we won’t dwell on this.