We are now back in Miami Beach/Bal Harbour, our primary residence. Even though there is very little, to almost no fine dining “action” in Miami (unlike NYC or SF), the city has got its own “sabor”. After a week of getting re-settled in our home, we walked to our favorite neighborhood restaurant, Makoto. The menu does not change much or often, but that does not really bother us, as we tend to always order the same items, and from time to time try some “new ones”.

Fire & Oysters: yamamomo, granita, serrano chili.
Stone Crabs (seasonal).

Crispy Rice, Toro Tartare, Russian Osetra.

Russian Osetra Caviar.

A new vintage we tried, a 2000 Krug.

**Favorite dessert at Makoto: Fruit Toban Yaki: Seasonal Fruit, Passion Fruit Sauce, Mango Sorbet, Marshmallows

While at Makoto on Saturday night, we were told about Basil Park, a new-ish bistro in Sunny Isles. We went there the next day, Sunday 7-Dec, for lunch and were very happy to discover a “farm-to-table” concept place. The staff was courteous and the dishes were very flavorful. I have a feeling we’ll be going back for sure! Below are some photos of some of the dishes we ordered.

Sprouted Falafel Bites: sprouted chickpeas, parsley, cucumber, “tzatziki”

Local Fish Taquitos: brown rice tortilla, avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro

Rotisserie Chicken Salad: walnuts, baby spinach, green apple, cider vinegar, Sweet Grass Dairy fresh cheese.

Ahi Tuna Tiradito: ají amarillo, sweet potato, choclo.

Dessert:
Raw Chocolate Pate: mixed berry sorbet, raw cacao, raw almonds.