South Florida Master Thread

[jj1000]

I've done that walk many times.

Which one?

Ritz? I've done it more, I used to live right there

But it's far for most poeple on vacation in the summer.

[A3]

Anyplace that delivers candy gift baskets in Surfside today? (Other that Miami Beach Chocolates for now).

[jj1000]

Anyplace that delivers candy gift baskets in Surfside today? (Other that Miami Beach Chocolates for now).

The Grove is on Uber Eats, perhaps call them and ask if they can send a package when you order something else?

[Dave321]

Which one?

Ritz? I've done it more, I used to live right there

But it's far for most poeple on vacation in the summer.

Yep I was there last week and people staying at Bay harbor were huffing and puffing walking to The Shul. Weather is hot

[jj1000]

Yep I was there last week and people staying at Bay harbor were huffing and puffing walking to The Shul. Weather is hot

It's brutal. Feels 100+ everyday now.

[moish]

Synagogue in Boca for shachris? Good breakfast place?

[jaywhy]

Synagogue in Boca for shachris? Good breakfast place?

BRS or Young Israel.
Lox and bagel or Carmela’s for breakfast.

[eitan770]

A few SunPass questions:

1. If I live out-of-state but am going to be in FL in a few days and am planning on getting an EZ Pass at some point soon anyway, is there any reason for me to not just get a SunPass Pro while I'm there? There doesn't seem to be any monthly maintenance fee, and the cost of the transponder seems to be the same or less than everywhere else.
2. Is there anywhere in MIA airport I can get one? Or alternatively, is there any way I can easily get out of the airport avoiding tolls or paying only cash and then pick one up somewhere close by?
3. Is there any way to make an account before I receive the transponder and without a license plate #? The online portal and app are somewhat confusing.

[Lurker]

Did Street Kitchen last night.... very disappointing.

[jj1000]

Did Street Kitchen last night.... very disappointing.

Dishes?

[Lurker]

Dishes?

Beef carpaccio - pretty good, 8/10. Could have used a little less lemon juice, but overall good flavor and great texture. Truffles were very good.

Chicken and waffle - solid, 7/10. Good flavor, fried right. Nothing particularly amazing, but a good dish.

Street Hummus - 4/10. The lamb mix was absolutely amazing, but the hummus killed me. If you're going to make hummus the name of the platter, and put your name on it, make your own hummus. Karnis isn't great to buy retail, and it's definitely not what I expect on a $27 signature appetizer..

Braised Boneless Short Rib - 0/10. Literally tasted like cholent meat. I've actually had better tasting cholent meat.

Overall experience - meh. The drinks are limited to wine, beer, and sangria. They were "out" of the Surprise Steak and Rib Eye, but you could order them for an extra $10, as all they had left were better cuts of meat. If you're out, you're out. If not, serve the better cut of meat and give the customer a better product. If you can't afford it, don't offer the same product for more money. Just add 2 new specials to your menu for those other cuts.

I'm likely being a little extra critical because of its billing. If you have a reputation to uphold as being one of the top 3 kosher restaurants in a competitive market, I expect you to live up to that billing. I've had better meals at Butcher's Block in Boca (rip), and that was in no one's top 10.

[smb2270]

Beef carpaccio - pretty good, 8/10. Could have used a little less lemon juice, but overall good flavor and great texture. Truffles were very good.

Chicken and waffle - solid, 7/10. Good flavor, fried right. Nothing particularly amazing, but a good dish.

Street Hummus - 4/10. The lamb mix was absolutely amazing, but the hummus killed me. If you're going to make hummus the name of the platter, and put your name on it, make your own hummus. Karnis isn't great to buy retail, and it's definitely not what I expect on a $27 signature appetizer..

Braised Boneless Short Rib - 0/10. Literally tasted like cholent meat. I've actually had better tasting cholent meat.

Overall experience - meh. The drinks are limited to wine, beer, and sangria. They were "out" of the Surprise Steak and Rib Eye, but you could order them for an extra $10, as all they had left were better cuts of meat. If you're out, you're out. If not, serve the better cut of meat and give the customer a better product. If you can't afford it, don't offer the same product for more money. Just add 2 new specials to your menu for those other cuts.

I'm likely being a little extra critical because of its billing. If you have a reputation to uphold as being one of the top 3 kosher restaurants in a competitive market, I expect you to live up to that billing. I've had better meals at Butcher's Block in Boca (rip), and that was in no one's top 10.

Had the same sentiment on the chummus.  Good critique!

[jj1000]

Can you guys post a pic of the chumus, is that what he always used?

[Lurker]

Can you guys post a pic of the chumus, is that what he always used?

I don't have pictures. It's a very smooth and creamy hummus. They do add their own toasted pine nuts to give it a "homemade" vibe.

[Dan]

Jan 2022:

[Lurker]

Jan 2021:

Plated a little differently now, but looks like the same stuff. You can get the same hummus from most Israeli pita places in S FL for less than half the price.

[lifetimedeals]

Does anyone know if Soho Asian Bar and Grill in Aventura is owned by a Yid ?

[Lurker]

Are all Chinese places now suspect? Steakhouses and shawarma jointa are still cool, though, right?

[amm543]

Long shot but is anyone flying to/from MIA in the next few weeks that could stop at Budget lost and found to get an item I left in rental car? Also if anyone has successfully retrieved a lost item from a rental car location at an airport I would appreciate any tips/advice.

So I finally see an item listed on the Budget lost & found list for MIA airport that might be the item I left in the car. If anyone will be in the MIA car rental center anytime soon and can stop by Budget counter to try to see if it's my item I would be greatly appreciative. Maybe someone has a long stopover at MIA and they are looking for a way to kill time and want to do a big mitzvah! PM for info.

[chevron]

Does anyone know if Soho Asian Bar and Grill in Aventura is owned by a Yid ?

It is