Monday, December 19, 2016

GoBistro in Hollywood


I basically found another reason to visit my cousin in Broward more often, GoBistro in Downtown Hollywood. This little place is huge on flavor, with authentic Japanese noodle dishes, fresh sushi, awesome wings and much more. Do expect to wait a little while for a table but once seated your food will be served promptly.
When I came in, sat down, and was handed a menu I automatically knew I was going to be in for a treat, I was having a hard time picking only a few items out of such a delicious sounding menu. I finally decided on the Gangnam Wings to start, ordered half with ginger soy and the other half spicy. They were cooked perfectly, crunchy and saucy outside with moist meat inside. I had heard rave reviews of their ramen so I knew coming in I would be having some. I chose the Curry ramen bowl - a spicy curry broth with pork belly, scallions, bamboo, nori & nitamago egg. The spice was just right, not overwhelming, the noodles were the perfect texture, the egg was cooked perfectly and the pork belly was of course great. I am still drooling over that broth.

For dessert we chose the Thai Donuts. When the plate with the stack of donuts came to the table we all couldn't help but admire it for a little before digging in. The donuts come drenched in condensed milk that drips down from the top. They were the perfect ending to a delicious dinner.

I look forward to becoming a regular and trying out all the other delicious sounding things from their menu. Here are the deets for you: Go Bistro, 2035 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020, Phone: (754) 263-2826, http://eatgobistro.com/

Friday, December 9, 2016

Italy has found a new home in Miami Beach


I had the pleasure of visiting the new Centro Storico in Miami Beach and let me just say that I am absolutely in love with the concept. I crave Italian quite often so the thought of having an Italian food district in Miami is incredibly awesome.


The first concept to open in the Centro is Antico Pizza. Simple Italian ingredients that make for one amazing pizza. You may be familiar with the name as it is founded by Giovanni DiPalma who owns the same name pizzeria in Atlanta, voted one of the best pizzas in the US by Epicurious, Food Network and others. Pizza is made to order in a neapolitan oven, making for those charred crusts I love so much. Flour is shipped from Italy as is the olive oil and other regional ingredients, the water is shipped in from Atlanta, guaranteeing the same great taste.  I love the fact that you can get your pizza to go with the first "Pizza Window" in the neighborhood or that you can sit in and enjoy with some friends in their beautifully decorated indoor space.

Scheduled to open next in the Centro is Gio's Chicken, Bar Amalfi and Cafe Antico. Bar Amalfi will be an outdoor terrace on their second floor overlooking Collins Ave and Cafe Antico will be located at the beautiful outdoor courtyard area near the main entrance where you will be able to sip on some Lavazza while people watching and enjoying an Italian pastry. Also scheduled to open next year is Cabana 2, an intimate cocktail lounge.

Here are Centro's details so that you can visit their awesome spot: Centro Storico, 1058 Collins Avenue - open daily - Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM until when the “dough runs out." Weekends they open at noon.