La Moderna, Miami Beach

From the founder of Fratelli La Bufala comes La Moderna, a Sunset Harbour trattoria specializing in authentic Neapolitan brick-oven pizza and rustic-modern Italian classics. The space is decorated in an industrial style with millwork imported from Italy and a beautifully crafted copper bar.

We started the evening at the bar. They have great happy hour specials with discounted drink prices and complimentary mini margherita pizzas. After spending some time at the bar, learning more about their signature cocktails from the wonderful bartender, we headed to our table.

We started our meal with their burrata e crudo. Delicious fresh burrata cheese nestled by delicious San Daniele prosciutto. For my main dish I went with the fettuccine porcini e tartufo which is their house made fettuccine with an imported porcini mushrooms and black truffle sauce. The slices of black truffle in the pasta made for an amazing flavorful sauce.

My husband ordered the gnocchi bolognese which is their house made ricotta gnocchi in a beef bolognese sauce. We agreed it was the best gnocchi we've had. The sauce is just the right consistency and the perfect compliment to the gnocchi.

To finish the meal we shared a slice of their delicious house made cheesecake. Light and fluffy on top with a crispy crust, it comes beautifully plated.

La Moderna is located at 1874 Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL.  (786) 717-7274

Healthy can be yummy

I had the pleasure of visiting Michelle Posada's new restaurant Michi's in Doral.The restaurant is intimate with a few tables, colorfully decorated with playful wall decals. The menu offers a nice variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options all with health in mind.






I chose to start with the tuna poke tostones. These were so good! The tuna was fresh, full of flavor, with pieces of mango, avocado and scallions. The tostones were crisp perfection. I paired it with their homemade lemonade which they sweeten with your choice of sweetener.

For my main dish I ordered the lomo saltado bowl. It comes served over brown rice and is cooked with tomatoes, peppers and onions in a delicious soy sauce. This was also very delicious, even better is that it doesn't leave you feeling heavy, the portion size is great and the ingredients you can just tell are fresh.

Then came dessert. The torta michis is amazing! I have had other protein based sweets and you can usually taste the powder but not on this cake! It comes with a berry filling and is made with almond flour and other secret ingredients that just make for such a yummy sweet ending.

So if you're in Doral stop in and enjoy a delicious meal with only a fraction of the calories!

Michi's, 14146 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33184. (786) 558-5774