84 June 22-28, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 3 the restaurants in the Ariete Hospitality Group constellation, Brasserie Laurel will no doubt be bringing chef Michael Beltran — and Miami — another Michelin star one of these days. Get a reservation before that happens and you still can. B E S T R E S TA U R A N T ( M I A M I B E AC H ) Stubborn Seed 101 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, 33139 786-460-5962 stubbornseed.com Ever since Jeremy Ford enchanted us with his culinary prowess as executive chef at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Matador Room, the young chef became “the one to watch” in the Miami dining scene. The city was energized when he won Top Chef season 13 and brought the title home to Miami. When Ford opened Stubborn Seed in 2017, it offered an unapologetically ambitious tasting menu when Miami’s fine dining reputation was still nascent. But diners didn’t blink at the foams, truffle, or Wagyu, and appreciated Ford’s passion and precision with dishes that used local ingredients to tell a story. The risk paid off when Stubborn Seed earned a Mi- chelin star last year for its food and drink. If you want to dip your toes in the culinary wa- ters, the bar at Stubborn Seed offers an a la carte menu that ranges from a platter of snacks with warm olives, smoked duck, a heavenly chicken liver pate with Zak the Baker sourdough bread to truffle chicken and Waygu steak. B E S T R E S TA U R A N T ( B R I C K E L L ) Kaori 871 S. Miami Avenue Miami, 33130 786-878-4493 kaorimiami.com Within the chaos of Brickell’s traffic and drawbridge, Kaori offers a serene escape em- bellished with clean wood accents reminis- cent of a modern art museum except with thought-provoking dishes in lieu of abstract paintings. The Asian-inspired menu is visu- ally complex and ingredient-driven, includ- ing the wagyu and foie gras gyoza with doubanjiang sauce, goma sauce, and leeks, the beef tenderloin paired with Japanese sweet potato, and the bluefin tuna sashimi, which is served with crisp sunchoke, coco- nut-lime sauce, spiced coconut gel, and Thai basil oil. Come for the restaurant’s happy hour, which runs Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m., for elevated cocktails and $1 oysters served with a shiso mignonette. B E S T R E S TA U R A N T ( W Y N WO O D ) Pastis Miami 380 NW 26th Street Miami, 33127 305- 686-3050 pastismiami.com Pastis, with its Parisian food and ambiance, has been one of New York City’s most beloved restaurants for years — and restaurateurs Keith McNally and Stephen Starr have brought the French bistro to Wynwood by way of the Big Apple. Step inside and be wel- comed by its warm, golden lighting, patina mirrors, and white-tiled walls. The menu of- fers classic French dishes, including French onion soup, croque madames, and steak frites. Whether you order a burger and a beer at the bar or celebrate a birthday with friends, Pastis, both comfortable and stylish, is the little black dress of restaurants that goes with everything. B E S T R E S TA U R A N T ( D E S I G N D I S T R I C T / M I D TOW N ) Tablé by Bachour 180 NE 40th Street Miami, 33137 786-842-0551 tablebachour.com At his upscale Design District restaurant Tablé by Bachour, chef Antonio Bachour offers beau- tiful light fare perfect for quenching all crav- ings after a long day perusing Dior and Gucci. Everything on the Lebanese- and French-in- fluenced menu is satisfying, but you know you’re really here for the dessert. The chef, who owns Bachour in Coral Gables and Doral, stayed true to his reputation at Tablé, pulling out all the stops when it comes to sweet treats. There’s a Camembert cheesecake with cher- ries and raspberry jam that toes the line be- tween sweet and savory, a millefeuille with its seemingly thousands of layers of buttery puff pastry lovingly layered with vanilla bean creme in between each one, and a chocolate fi- nancier called “100 Percent Chocolate” that’s true to its name: Basically, it’s chocolate, filled with chocolate, topped with chocolate. Add a full bar to the mix and you’ve got all the deca- dent bases covered. So go ahead and get des- sert for dinner. You’ve earned it. B E S T R E S TA U R A N T ( M I M O / L I T T L E R I V E R ) Rosie’s 7127 NW Second Avenue Miami, 33150 305-631-2496 rosiesmia.com The first time you drive to Rosie’s, you might miss it altogether. A small sign is the only clue Eat & Drink
