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CASABLANCA
Little Havana
Seafood Market
Charleston, SC
Find | Food Markets - Miami, FL
This a fantastic fish market on the Miami River. It’s a great place to get fresh snapper and grouper.
PK ORIENTAL MARKET
255 NE 167th Street, Miami, FL 33162
T: 305.654.9646
I love the PK Oriental Market, where I can always find everything from exotic and unique noodles to abalone.
Kendall / Pinecrest
Ethnic Grocery
CHEESE ME
[NOW CLOSED]
Food Truck
Grilled Cheese & Sliders
Eat | Restaurants - Miami, FL
This is my favorite food truck. Order your sandwich on Texas Toast – it’s the best variation.
CHOW DOWN BAR AND GRILL
[NOW CLOSED]
Order the special fish of the day – any of the crudo or whole fish preparations are very fresh and good. The Shrimp Dumplings with Squid Ink are also great with a beer (Rogue Morimoto Soba Ale).
South Beach
Chinese
GARCIA’S SEAFOOD GRILLE
Little Havana
Seafood
For fresh fish.
LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
1439 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305-532-LIME (5463)
For a quick taco.
Miami Beach
Mexican
SARDINIA RISTORANTE
1801 Purdy avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
T: 305.531.2228 (make a reservation)
Miami Beach / South Beach
Italian
While this place tends to be busy on the weekends, it’s slightly off the beaten path from the craziness that is South Beach, right near the water. Go simple when ordering – the Bucatini al Guanciale e Pomodoro is my favorite pasta on the menu, featuring sweet tomatoes and rich guanciale.
THE STANDARD
For their chickpea fries and their vegan lasagna (Living “Lasagna” Terrine).
Miami Beach
Mediterranean
CHURCHILL’S PUB
Little Haiti
Bar
Drink | Restaurants - Miami, FL
Churchill's Pub is a hip bar in the middle of Miami. It’s loaded with character. There’s a huge stage that features great bands live nightly. Also, unlike almost every bar in the city, there's actually a parking lot!
THE ROOM
It’s a hidden gem that serves wine and beer only.
Miami Beach
Bar / Wine Bar
JIMBO’S
[NOW CLOSED]
Virginia Key
Bar / Shrimp Shack
Drink | Bars - Florida Keys
One of a kind. Not sure if it even classifies as a bar. It’s just a shack made of drift wood and old barnacle-filled boat wood. No liquor, no wine and no nonsense. It’s located on a small secluded island just south of Miami. Jimbo Luznar is one of the last recorded squatters in Florida.
Grab beers out of a washtub full of ice. The decor is great: a big rusty old school bus, abandoned cars, lots of leftover movie props from: the original Porkeys, Island Claws, Blood and Wine, Wild Things, Ace Ventura, True Lies and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
FIRE AT GULF PLACE
7 Town Center Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
T: 850.267.9020 (make a reservation)
Santa Rosa Beach
Contemporary American / Seafood
Eat | Restaurants - Florida Pan Handle
Anything off of the chef’s menu.
JOE AND EDDIE’S
It’s a great diner with traditional diner food. They do the diner classics – burgers, shakes, breakfast items, fries, and all-American entrees – very well.
Fort Walton Beach
Southern / American / Diner
CHAN’S WINE WORLD
Destin
Publix Shopping Center, 4424 Commons Dr. Suite E3, Destin, FL 32541
T: 850.269.2909
Ft. Walton Beach
Uptown Station, 99 Eglin Parkway, #301, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
T: 850.664.2546
Panama City Beach
Breakfast Point Shopping Center
11160 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Suite 402, Panama City Beach, FL 32401
T: 850.249.2166
Pensacola
16 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502
T: 850.607.2089
Pensacola Beach
400 Quietwater Beach Road, Suite 18B, Pensacola Beach, FL 32563
T: 850.916.1009
Sandestin
655 Grand Boulevard, Suite #100, Sandestin, FL 32550
T: 850.622.0802
Watercolor / Santa Rosa Beach
1735 County Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
T: 850.231.1323
Various Locations
Wine Store / Wine Bar / Cheese Shop
Drink | Wine Stores & Bars - Florida Pan Handle
Sells great wine and cheese.
Charleston
Seafood / Mediterranean
Eat | Restaurants - Charleston, SC
I really like FIG. Any of the fish entrees and the suckling pig confit are must-orders.
I respect what Sean Brock has done with McCrady’s and Husk. The menu changes daily, but anything with Heritage pork or duck is fantastic.
Charleston
American
I respect what Sean Brock has done with McCrady’s and Husk. The menu changes daily, but anything with Heritage pork or duck is fantastic.
Charleston
Contemporary American
Drink - Beer
ABITA BEER
We use it in BBQ sauce, on collard greens (braised in straight beer) and in the shrimp and grits.
Louisiana
Beer
ROGUE MORIMOTO SOBA ALE
Oregon
Beer
Cookbooks
THOMAS KELLER’S BOOKS: AD HOC & UNDER PRESSURE
All of Thomas Keller’s books, but specifically Under Pressure and Ad Hoc at Home. His emphasis on impeccable technique is inspiring, and I think both books – one focused on the exacting technique of sous vide and the other on relaxed family recipes – show the same kind of versatility that I aspire to have as a chef.
Cookbook
Photographs courtesy of Yardbird Southern Table & Bar
Who
Jeff McInnis is the Executive Chef and partner of Yardbird Southern Table & Kitchen in Miami Beach, Florida.
Why
Chef McInnis describes Yarbird Southern Table & Kitchen as “a house of worship to farm-fresh ingredients, classic Southern cooking, culture and hospitality.”
Chef Jeff McInnis | Recommendations
February 7, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
Recommendations
Jeff McInnis’ recommendations for where to eat, drink and shop in Miami, the Florida Keys, the Florida Panhandle and Charleston.
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