Dinner and Drinks at Sugarcane in Miami!

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“Spice of Love”, fresh jalapeño, passion fruit syrup, mango essence, Svedka, Cointreau.

Sugarcane in Miami is simply beautiful!

The plantation style decor and the outdoor patio dining area are absolutely amazing.

But I have to say that the food was disappointing.

Items were undercooked, bland or simply less than interesting.

Or, even worse, the dishes were too fussy with too many ingredients.

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“Hibiscus Blossom”, citrus essence, native mint, hibiscus infused cachaça.

I do, however, have no complaints about the cocktails!

These lovely concoctions were fresh and tasty!

Mint, mango, cucumber and spices were perfectly combined to create delicious libations of heavenly proportions!

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“Eden”, japanese cucumber juice, fresh cilantro, Herradura Tequila, aromatic celery bitters.

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Roasted Peppers.

These peppers were actually quite good.

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Duck Confit with Waffle.

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Grilled Sweet potato with Maple and Soy.

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Caulifower.

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Grilled Octopus.

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Pan Seared Squid.

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Goat Cheese Croquettes.

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Broccoli Rab.

This was another favorite.

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Crudo with Papaya.

433ricotta cheesecake with nutmeg icecream at sugarcane

Ricotta Cheesecake with Nutmeg Ice Cream.

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This ricotta cheese cake was, also, very good and I learned something.

This cake was smooth and creamy.

The cakes which I have made in the past were always a bit dry and lumpy.

This one was wonderful and I am going to try to make it myself!

  

Tuna Tartare, Passion Fruit Martinis and a Magical Night at Le Colonial, Chicago!

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Le Colonial, Chicago is a treat for the senses.

The exotically luxurious atmosphere is the first hint that you are in for something special.

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These Passion Fruit Martinis were incredibly fresh and delicious! Floral and fruity yet light and refreshing on a warm summer night.

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Tuna Tartare with wonton crisps was light and satisfying and tasted fantastic with our cocktails….round 2!

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Romance was in the air so sharing an entree of vermicelli and seafood in coconut curry seemed like the right thing to do!

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What put this dish over the top for me were the copious amounts of fresh basil and cilantro; a garnish, I know, but for me a side dish or side salad!

The aroma of fresh herbs and the delicacy of the spicy coconut broth made my tastebuds tingle!

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The music, the martinis, the warm summer breeze…

069vermicelli with coconut seafood

  

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