13 August 31 - september 6, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER & HAPPY HOUR 3201 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY KEY BISCAYNE, FL | 305.361.3818 WWW.THERUSTYPELICAN.COM BE SOCIAL WITH US! FIND US ON “BEST WATERFRONT DINING IN MIAMI ” outdoors and includes two of the most luxuri- ous puppy chow selections in the Magic City. Dine here, and your dog can also enjoy dishes like the chicken nigiri made with organic grilled chicken breast, sushi rice, and carrot spaghetti or beef tartare made with grass-fed ground beef, steamed sushi rice, and boiled vegetables. While your pup enjoys their meal, indulge in Negroni’s happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, when everything on the menu is priced between $8-$10 and includes dishes like the rock shrimp and tuna tartare tostadas and cocktails such as Negroni’s signature Ne- groni sour. 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The Miami location — among some of the first Carl’s Jr. stores to feature an up- dated look aimed at making the brand “look as good as the food tastes” — will sit within the newly established Doral 87 shopping plaza. Established in 1941, Carl’s Jr. has been a West Coast favorite for more than 80 years. Today, the chain has more than 1,000 locations across the U.S., as well as 28 countries, and is best known for its charbroiled burgers. The Doral restaurant will herald the brand’s entry into the East Coast fast-food market. Between Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s — an- other fast-food restaurant acquired by the fast-food juggernaut in 1997 — the two brands have a combined 3,800 locations in 44 states and 40 foreign countries. News of the proximity of Carl’s Jr. Doral location sparks intrigue among local gastronomes, seeing as it comes on the heel of another eagerly awaited culinary addition to the same Doral 87 plaza, Big Chicken, a chicken-centric concept backed by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal. The former Miami Heat center and Hall of Fame inductee is lending his star power | TASTE TEST | Carl’s Jr. photo Carl’s Jr. will open more than 30 restaurants in Florida. >>p14 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | CONTENTS | LETTERS | RIPTIDE | METRO | NIGHT+DAY | STAGE | ART | FILM | CAFE | MUSIC | outdoors and includes two of the most luxuri- ous puppy chow selections in the Magic City. Dine here, and your dog can also enjoy dishes like the chicken nigiri made with organic grilled chicken breast, sushi rice, and carrot spaghetti or beef tartare made with grass-fed ground beef, steamed sushi rice, and boiled vegetables. While your pup enjoys their meal, indulge in Negroni’s happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, when everything on the menu is priced between $8-$10 and includes dishes like the rock shrimp and tuna tartare tostadas and cocktails such as Negroni’s signature Ne- groni sour. Sawa Restaurant & Lounge 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables 305-447-6555 sawarestaurant.com Swanky Coral Gables canines can indulge in a little retail therapy at Shops at Merrick Park and then lounge on Sawa’s patio, where a spe- cial dog-only menu awaits. Your pampered pup can start her meal with tapas offerings like gourmet baked mini biscuits, bully strips, and Purina Beggin’ Strips. From there, it’s a choice between a chicken breast or filet mignon ke- bab. And for the final course, Fifi can finish with a scoop or two of pup-friendly ice cream. Shooters Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-566-2855 shooterswaterfront.com If it’s a relaxing afternoon you’re after, you can spend it at Shooters — preferably with a drink in hand and your dog’s leash in the other. While you enjoy the Intra- coastal views, your pup can order dishes prepared by Fort Lauderdale-based Meals for Dogs. The meals offer a savory, veterinary-approved dish carefully prepared for man’s best friend. Options include the “Ocean Reef Turkey,” “Boca Chica Chicken,” and “Bahia Beef,” each made with a variety of vegetables and grains, including lentils, whole wheat macaroni, butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, and kale, and fortified with pumpkin, hemp, or flaxseed oils and a blend of essential vitamins and minerals. Quarterdeck 1035 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale 954-524-6163 quarterdeckrestaurants.com Miami’s favorite chill hangout knows how to make your dog feel special. Grab a table at Quarterdeck’s outdoor patio area and treat your pooch to a meal from the exclusive “Puppy Chow” menu. The selections range from $2-$10 and include grilled chicken with rice, bacon strips, sweet potato treats, and an unseasoned hamburger patty — all served with a bowl of ice water. While your pup is chowing down, people are encouraged to en- joy a Tito’s “Puptail” (not intended for ani- mal consumption) like the “Brindle” made with Tito’s vodka, orange juice, and spar- kling mineral water, topped off with fresh blackberries. [email protected] THE MEALS OFFER A SAVORY, VETERINARY- APPROVED DISH. ▼ DORAL CARL’S JR. IS OPENING ITS FIRST FLORIDA SPOT IN DORAL The wait for charbroiled burger goodness hailing from the West Coast will soon be over: Carl’s Jr. has announced it will plant its first East Coast restaurant in Doral. In July, the fast-food restaurant chain shared news that it had secured a Miami- Dade location among the initial 35 upcom- ing Carl’s Jr. sites planned for the franchise’s expansion into Florida, but did not include details of a specific space. That recently changed as New Times confirmed the fast-food giant will plant its flagship restaurant at 5755 NW 87th Ave. in Doral. The Miami location — among some of the first Carl’s Jr. stores to feature an up- dated look aimed at making the brand “look as good as the food tastes” — will sit within the newly established Doral 87 shopping plaza. Established in 1941, Carl’s Jr. has been a West Coast favorite for more than 80 years. Today, the chain has more than 1,000 locations across the U.S., as well as 28 countries, and is best known for its charbroiled burgers. The Doral restaurant will herald the brand’s entry into the East Coast fast-food market. Between Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s — an- other fast-food restaurant acquired by the fast-food juggernaut in 1997 — the two brands have a combined 3,800 locations in 44 states and 40 foreign countries. News of the proximity of Carl’s Jr. Doral location sparks intrigue among local gastronomes, seeing as it comes on the heel of another eagerly awaited culinary addition to the same Doral 87 plaza, Big Chicken, a chicken-centric concept backed by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal. The former Miami Heat center and Hall of Fame inductee is lending his star power | TASTE TEST | Carl’s Jr. photo Carl’s Jr. will open more than 30 restaurants in Florida. >> p14
