The view from Joanie and Nash's place.
I'm gonna call Miami our food tour vacation with a little bit of sight seeing.
Our host are foodies. Our first stop, Spanish Tapas. The goal: To experience the many Latin flavors of Miami.
Sangria
Jamon Serrano wrapped around a white asparagus (NOT to be mixed up with the Italian Prosciutto)
Choripan
Huevos Rotos (Spanish Actor, Javier Bardem’s favorite dish)
Pulpo Gallego: Octopus
Salted quail eggs, I really liked these.
Crema Catalana
The Espirito Santo Plaza (Espirito Santo means “Holy Spirit”)
An amazing looking sky scrapper with hurricane glass all the way through.
I took this shot in a moving vehicle and it still came out nice.
The Four Seasons Hotel is to the right (behind the tree) is the tallest building in Miami.
Downtown Miami
No shame. Just dance. This is the Latin version of the electric slide. Would you believe it they are all random customers who couldn't resist to boogie.
my mojito
u like?
Gary got an Argentinian plate, I got Greek.
our view from the table.
Miami heat flag
Miami Heat
The AmericanAirlines Arena where the Miami Heat play.
Miracle Mile Outdoor shopping mall
Gary's camouflage between some giraffes
Portugal Restaurant
Portuguese Soup – The National/Original Portuguese Soup – Potato Based, Kale and Portuguese Sausage
This was da bomb.
Calamari (Squid), the broth was delicious
Pork and Clam dish
Its very custardy and eggy.
The dessert is called delicia de Fatima... (noticed the words, delicious and fat)
Introducing Johnathan and Vanessa!
We got invited to Johnathan's house for dinner.
His parents house is right across the street from his.
They are getting married a week from our dinner night.
Guess where they are going for their honeymoon?
HAWAII!!!
Caprese and cucumber salad
A famous Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami is the Biltmore Hotel.
One of the most beautiful swimming pools of the USA is the Venetian Pool.
You better believe it cost money to swim there.
After the meeting (yes, in Spanish) we had wine and cheese at Jorge and Mariaelena (Carlos and baby Emma) Baez house.
The yummy fig spread
Cheese and crackers
Ciao!
A Colombian Restaurant called, Rincon Antiqueño
The menu
Café con Leche
Beans poured on rice
Bandeja Paisa
Pan de bono (it has cheese in it)
So far I'm enjoying this food vacation!