98 June 27- July 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 4 tion of snacks. Be sure to peruse the frozen meal section and noodles. One of the greatest plea- sures is exploring Western brands — like Lay’s, Kit Kats, and Fanta — to see the specialty flavor variations they offer. With its exhaustive selec- tion, knowledgeable staff, and three locations, Hanna & Tiger Asian Market is a convenient way to explore the wide cuisine of Asia. BEST FARMERS’ MARKET Pinecrest Farmers’ Market 11000 Red Road Pinecrest, 33156 305-669-6990 pinecrestgardens.org There is simply no better way to spend a week- end morning and no better city to spend it in than a Miami farmers’ market. And if you want a truly idyllic market under a leafy canopy with organic veggies, homemade soaps, prepared foods, and like every tropical plant under the heavens, head south to the Pinecrest Farmers’ Market. Neighbors gossip, young couples stroll with their pooches in tow, and young kids sam- ple all sorts of fruit they wouldn’t otherwise touch. It’s the kind of spot that makes a city rat turn into a suburban mouse. The market is open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with plenty of available parking. BEST GROCERY STORE Meridian Market and Cafe 812 Sixth Street Miami Beach, 33139 305-673-8509 There’s a Publix a few blocks away and a Whole Foods not too much further, but longtime South Beach-ers know there’s no substitute for Me- ridian Market. The small space is crammed with all kinds of produce, from local avocados, papayas, tamarinds, and ginger root to staples like dried beans, freshly baked baguettes, Cu- ban bread, and beer. If you’re on the way to roast in the sun and splash in the waves, swing by and load up on rations. The café is affordable and presents an array of Latin dishes. Empana- das are only two bucks, pastelitos go for less than that at $1.50, and you can get a Honduran breakfast with steak for only $6.50. They’re open 365 days a year from 7 a.m. to midnight. BEST GOURMET GROCERY Joanna’s Marketplace 8247 S. Dixie Highway Miami, 33143 305-661-5777 joannasmarketplace.com Is there room for gourmet groceries in a time of rising food costs and, well, apocalyptic storms? We’d like to argue that, yes, there is actually no better time to indulge in the finer things in life. That’s why we suggest you head to Joanna’s Marketplace. It’s served South Miami gour- mands with quality artisanal bread, fancy olive oils, fun beverages, and wines for more than 25 years. The family-led team provides area work- ers with great lunch options, like all sorts of sal- ads and massive mouth-watering sandwiches, including the best tuna melt in the city. And they cater! So, don’t forget Joanna’s when plan- ning your next graduation or New Year’s party. BEST JUICE BAR Pinecrest Wayside Market 10070 SW 57th Avenue Pinecrest, 33156 305-661-6717 instagram.com/waysidemarket Pinecrest Wayside Market is not only home to Miami’s best shakes and local produce, but it’s also the second home for so many children growing up in Pinecrest and South Miami. Owner Eli Tako sells everything from novelty ice creams and local produce to baked goods from local bakers to fresh green juices. Wayside is famous for its sweet strawberry shakes, but it also sells prepared foods like a signature curry chicken salad. You have to order the tropical shakes like mamey and guava or creative ones that kids gravitate toward, like the “Elvis,” a mix of banana and peanut butter, or the cookies and cream. Wayside is the perfect pitstop on a long bike ride or the perfect after-school treat. BEST BOBA TEA Bubba Tea N Smoothies 2617 N. Miami Avenue Miami, 33127 786-391-0851 bubbateamiami.com Boba tea is everywhere right now. Just about every Asian restaurant or grocery in South
