88 June 18–24, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES BEST SANDWICH SHOP Frankie & Wally’s 216 Palermo Ave. Coral Gables, 33134 305-800-3354 frankieandwallys.com This Coral Gables deli and gourmet market has become a neighborhood obsession thanks to sandwiches that regularly sell out. The star of the menu is the Wally, a perfectly balanced stack of oven-roasted turkey, Muenster cheese, fresh vegetables and house-selected condiments layered on exceptional bread, but nearly everything coming out of the kitchen earns similar praise. Owned and operated by chefs Franklin Pichardo and Wally Hen- riquez, the shop brings classic deli sensibili- ties to Miami while maintaining a distinctly local feel built around hospitality, craftsman- ship and exceptional ingredients. Beyond the sandwiches, shelves stocked with tinned fish, specialty snacks, wines and pantry staples make every visit feel like a discovery. BEST RESTAURANT (AVENTURA) Bagel Cove Restaurant & Deli 19003 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura, 33180 305-935-4029 bagelcove.com Bagel Cove offers omelets, knishes, salads, French toast and matza brei, but the star at- traction of the long-time Aventura deli is ad- vertised in the name. The bagels are baked every day, all day in just about every traditional flavor you can think of. They’ve got poppyseed to pumpernickel, a whole wheat everything bagel and some non-traditional options in- cluding oat and rainbow. Since opening in 1988 in a strip a bit south of Aventura Mall, Bagel Cove has been a breakfast and lunch spot with a friendly waitstaff and food that will have you sopping every last morsel. They’re open seven days a week bright and early from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the take-out window stays open daily until 7 p.m. if you want some bagels, haman- taschen or black-and-white cookies to go. BEST RESTAURANT (COCONUT GROVE) Ossobuco 2801 Florida Ave. Miami, 33133 305-339-5593 ossobuco.miami Ossobuco’s second location feels right at home in Coconut Grove. Chef Guillermo Eleicegui’s menu centers around open-fire cooking and high-quality ingredients without overcompli- cating things, letting the flavors from the grill do most of the talking. While the meats are the obvious draw, some of the best dishes live else- where on the menu. The burrata with shaved zucchini and sweet mango chutney hits that perfect balance of fresh and indulgent, while the ricotta gnocchi with ragout is pure com- fort food in elevated form. The space is pol- ished without being overly formal, making it just as fitting for a hot date night out as it is for a random Wednesday work lunch. The restau- rant temporarily closed for repairs but plans to reopen at the end of June. BEST RESTAURANT (DESIGN DISTRICT / MIDTOWN) Pasta e Basta 30 NW 34th St., Ste. 110 Miami, 33127 786-432-8165 pastaebasta.us Pasta e Basta offers an intimate dining space with a focus on handmade pasta. Each plate is carefully crafted, paired with sauces that deliver comfort and depth in every bite. The cozy setting adds to the appeal, making for a personal dining experience amid the area’s bustle. Come hungry and trust the process, because when ev- erything is made in- house, the results speak for themselves. BEST RESTAURANT (BRICKELL) Osaka 1300 Brickell Bay Dr. Miami, 33131 786-627-4800 osakanikkei.com/miami Wanna see a magic trick? Order a tuna foie with seared foie gras, tare and Maldon salt at Osaka in Brickell and watch every other head in the restaurant turn toward your table. Double down with a smoking platter or wa- gyu chahan or a cocktail that comes glowing in the restaurant’s amber light. Japanese tra- dition blends with Peruvian flavors at this popular Nikkei concept. Come for the great food, stay for the show. BEST RESTAURANT (DOWNTOWN MIAMI) Sagrado Café 900 Biscayne Blvd., r102 Miami, 33132 786-671-7432 sagradopastry.com This 3,200-square-foot outdoor dining area, located across the street from the Frost Museum of Science, features wooden tables, lush foliage and an open pastry kitchen where staff bake sweet and savory treats to the soundtrack of bossa nova and world music. Created by Brazilian entrepreneur Taciana Kalili, Sagrado’s focus on down-to- earth, hearty fare is reflected in a menu that boasts colorful açaí bowls, tapioca creations and avocado toast, as well as scrumptious entrées such as parmigiana and picanha. Coffee is central to the experience and best when paired with sweet Brazilian quindim or carrot cake. BEST RESTAURANT (FORT LAUDERDALE) Eddy V’s Prime Seafood 100 E Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33301 954-468-3583 eddiev.com Fort Lauderdale is quickly becoming a culi- nary powerhouse, and that means lots of new openings in the 954, but Eddy V’s Prime Seafood on Las Olas stands out from the crowd. The steak- house has an extensive menu with everything from caviar to shell- fish towers and wagyu dump- lings, plus showstoppers including ta- bleside steak tartare and South Afri- can lobster. There’s a glu- ten-sensitive menu so those with allergies can dine with ease, and the happy hour menu is the most extensive we’ve ever seen. Every day from 4 to 6:30 p.m., you can order teasers including $13 mini fi- let sandwiches or $11 prime steak tataki; ap- petizers including $31 jumbo lump crab cakes and $22 yellowtail sashimi; $10 hand- shaken cocktails and $9 wines by the glass. With specials like these, leaving hungry just ain’t in the cards. BEST RESTAURANT (MIAMI BEACH) Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill 336 21st St. Miami Beach, 33139 305-800-0404 eatblueribbonmiami.com Inside the historic Plymouth Hotel, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill balances polished sophistication with laid-back energy, offer- ing intimate indoor seating and a lush pool- side dining experience. The menu spans pristine sashimi, inventive rolls and Japa- nese charcoal-grilled specialties. The kitch- en’s precision shines in the Blue Ribbon roll layered with lobster tail and black caviar, as well as delicate neg toro and expertly grilled entrées. Eªt & Drink
