Chef Eileen Andrade (from Finka) brought her iconic Latin-Asian Fusion to The Doral Yard with her latest restaurant, Barbakoa. This was my first time at the Doral Yard. It was absolutely adorable and incredibly lively! Fair warning, parking can be tricky on a Friday night. I love the cocktails at Finka, so it is only … Continue reading Barbakoa by Finka
I finally got to try Naruto 88 Bistro and loved it! It was totally worth the hype. I think it was a great idea to make this restaurant Naruto themed, especially considering the hype behind the show and anime in general. The whole ambiance was really cute and picture-worthy! I couldn't come here without having … Continue reading Naruto themed restaurant in Miami, FL
Spent a lovely & relaxing mini getaway in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. I stayed at the Plunge Beach Resort and really enjoyed it. The view was great; the room was clean and trendy; and the beach was perfect. Get the glasses pictures above here. Here are some highlights from the trip: The view/beach. I loved sitting on the … Continue reading Weekend in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Absolutely loved this funky tapas spot with live entertainment, tarot readings, and unique art. Service was excellent and everything tasted great! STARRY NIGHT The Starry Night cocktail was a bit of a shock at first but I ended up really enjoying it. I mean, c'mon it looks like a magical masterpiece! It truly was a … Continue reading Café Tu Tu Tango
The first & only other time I have cooked international dishes for the Olympics was for the 2016 Olympics. 2016 Rio Olympics International Cuisine Project It was a huge hit when I did it in 2016, but it was a lot of work. I said I would not do it again but here I am..... … Continue reading 2020 Tokyo Olympics International Cuisine Project
Brunch is a big deal – especially, in Miami. I tried brunch at Chico Malo on a Saturday (they offer brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 11AM-3PM). It is located in the fresh & ever-growing CityPlace Doral. There are plenty of funky drink options available (including bottomless mimosas & margaritas). I had the Alebrije and … Continue reading Brunch at Chico Malo Miami
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6yJ5ygUloA I went to Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Orlando for my birthday (vlog above) and I dressed as Fleur, as you can see. Overall, I thought it was a lot of fun! I will be going into detail on the trip in this post. Additional coverage on the trip can be found on my … Continue reading Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvtKK3AFE8M Found these Limited Edition pink & green Lady Gaga Oreos at Walmart and had to try them. I mean, c'mon pink & green are my favorite colors and hello, LADY GAGA! These Oreos taste like regular Oreos (which I am happy about) but are much prettier. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there … Continue reading Limited Edition Lady Gaga Oreos
I have heard of this restaurant but did not try it out until recently. My first time went so well that I already went back. Both times were a success – filled with full tummies and happy memories. Not only is the food good and service exceptional, but their $10 combo is totally worth it. … Continue reading El Floridita Seafood Restaurant
Sparkman Wharf Loved this wharf area. It reminded me of back home but larger. The vibe was festive and pet friendly. If you are a beer fan, the biergarten is a must. There are also plenty of food choices and a bowling alley (Splitsville). Armature Works I love food halls/public markets, and this one is … Continue reading What to do in Tampa
Caylin Jimenez 