02.28.08

 
march eats.
contributed by sara liss
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feelin' hot hot hot? you should be. find a new rutt, go pubbing and eat some bellissima bites with this list of march food picks:

we heart jason.
jason mcclain is cooking again at jason's at the harrison. head to the historic south of fifth hotel for his creative global cuisine like tamarind braised oxtail with yucca chips and challah french toast with candied pecans. the space boasts romantic arched alcoves and a golden-lit courtyard, making it the perfect date spot. now open. 411 washington avenue. at 4th. 305.672.4600. www.harrisonssteakhouse.com


a new rutt.
the professional set have found a new playground at badrutt's place (pictured), sibling to the swiss resort of the same name. the swank boite features its own davidoff cigar lounge, a euro-tinged menu of decadent bites like mushroom risotto and caviar, and live DJ's spinning in the glam alison antrobus-designed space. 1250 south miami avenue. between 12th and 13th. 305.415.0070. www.badrutts-place.com


bellissima bites.
sobe foodies are migrating north to nosh on belly-filling homemade pastas and hearty italian fare at the new cantina 27. the neighborhood bistro is a fitting spot to feast on chef luciano sautto's (formerly of vita) gnocchi with taleggio cheese and walnuts, or the hefty new york steak nestled in chianti reduction. 2701 collins avenue. at 27th. 305.673.5241. www.cantina27miamibeach.com


go pubbing.
scenesters are buzzing about the smoking rabbit, an intimate gastro-pub recently opened in the former 510 ocean space. armen minasian (leo boutique) and NYC transplant robert fautz (burger joint) amp up the glam with ski-lodge fittings and pub grub like mac-and-cheese, cider-steamed mussels and, of course, burgers. 510 ocean drive. at 5th. 305.531.2100. www.thesmokingrabbit.com


mumbai via london.
papadums, curries, samosas, oh my. indian food fiends unite: mint leaf is finally opening its coral gables doors bringing top-notch indian food that only the brits can do right. prepare to be pampered, bollywood style, as you feast on north indian fare. opens early march. 276 alhambra circle. between salzedo and ponce. 305.443.3739. www.mintleafib.com


go greek.
get your tzatziki on at north beach's new greek taverna ariston. classics like gyros, kalamata olive-flecked salads and char-grilled sardines share space in the 70-seat spot. recipes are courtesy of noni barlou (greek matriarch to owner thanasis), so you know it's good. 940 71st street. between rue vendome and bay drive. 305.864.9848.
     



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