Annette Recommends

Annette recommends stuff around south Florida to make your life a little more fun. She only recommends stuff she loves. This is not a review site, there are plenty of those, this is only stuff that we really enjoy. These are completely her opinions and in no way paid-for endorsements. Hope you enjoy, as well!

• Annette Recommends Odysseo by Cavalia under the White Big Top at Bicentennial Park We went to opening night of Odysseo presented by Cavalia and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts  under the White Big Top at Bicentennial Park in downtown on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. All I have to say is the show is truly amazing, betwe...
• Annette Recommends Schnebly Redland's Winery Schnebly Redland's Winery is  & Brewery an awesome place to go and spend the afternoon or just pickup a couple bottles of wine.  They make fruit wines, like: Mango, Lychee, Avocado, Passion Fruit, Guava and more.  They also make Sparking Fruit Wine an...
• Annette Recommends Allegro Original Marinade Allegro Original Marinade is a great marinade for any meat, I have used it with chicken, pork, steak (all cuts) and it is so yummy.  It adds such a great flavor with out overpowering the meat.  I so recommend this on everything.  Check out their website f...
• Annette Recommends Capital Grille We went to Capital Grille on Brickell for dinner, which was my first time at a Capital Grille.  The food was amazing, we started off with the Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with vine ripe tomato with a balsamic glaze.  For the main course I got the lamb Ch...
• Annette Recommends Exquisito Restaurant in Little Havana We have heard so many great things about Exquisito Restaurant in Little Havana so we finally decided to go.   Wow, we should have go sooner!  The place is small but the food is awesome. I got the Ham Shank with boiled yuca and the best soup I have had in ...
• Annette Recommends King Automotive I have been taking my car and truck to King Automotive for years, they are honest and very knowledgeable.  This is a family run business a when you take your car in you feel like part of the family.  You know you are getting the best service at a great pr...
• Annette Recommends La Ventana Colombian Restaurant We went to La Ventana Colombian Restaurant on Washington Street, such a cute little place.   I had the Colombian hot dog and it was so yummy, it had bacon, pineapple sauce, cheese, pink sauce and potato strings, it had a little bit to it and was awesome. ...
• Annette Recommends Robert is Here Robert is Here 9200 SW 344th Street Homestead, FL 33034 (305) 246-1592 www.robertishere.com I just love going to visit Robert is Here. Robert is always there and willing to answer any questions you may have or help you pick out what you are looking...
• Annette Recommends Alma Mexicana on Miami Beach We went to Alma Mexicana on Washington last night for a late dinner.  I ordered the pastor (pork) sandwich, it was on flat bread, and it was the most delicious sandwich ever.  We also order the smothered green chili burrito with rice and beans, I was so a...
• Annette Recommonds the Key Lime Pie at Van Dyke Cafe I know this is a very specific recommended but Van Dyke Cafe Key Lime pie is that good.    Van Dyke's Key Lime pie is the best I have tasted, I know I have not tasted all of the Key Lime Pie (I believe I have a new mission in life).  The pie has just the ...
• Annette Recommonds The Spa at One Bal Harbour I visited The Spa at One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on Sunday, November 21, 2010. This is an amazing spa, very beautiful, amazing staff and what a view. First thing I did was get a massage and I have to say it was one of the best massages I have had ...
• Annette Recommends Havana Harvest by Robert Landori Just read Havana Harvest by Robert Landori.  This novel takes place in the late 80's and centers around the United States and Cuba relations and is loosely based on real events.  The main character is an American CIA agent and it takes us though his invol...
• Annette Recommends Rik Rak Salon, Boutique & Bar I have to say that you can find the best places to eat in the most unlikely places.  Rik Rak is a upscale full service salon with a little cafe.  They serve beer, wine, Prosecco, pasta, sandwiches and a lot more.  I ordered the tomato basil soup with a gr...
• Annette Recommends Escopazzo on South Beach Went to Escopazzo Restaurant on South Beach an Organic Italian Restaurant.  I had the rigatoni with sausage and broccoli, wow it was so good, it had so much sausage in it.  It was perfect. We also ordered off of their raw menu which does not contain an...
• Annette Recommends Happy Hour at Transit Lounge UPDATE: CLOSED UPDATE: THIS BUSINESS IS CLOSED Transit Lounge 729 Southwest 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33130 We wanted to find someplace with for happy hour but it was a little after 7pm and most happy hours end at 7pm.  So, after calling several places found out that...
• Annette Recommends Kingdom Finally made it to Kingdom and order their King burger with cheese and bacon and an order of fries and onion rings.  Their fries are amazing the seasoning that they put on it is so good the onion rings are really good too.  The burger was really good, coo...
• Annette Recommends Cafetto Coffee & Cocoa on South Beach - UPDATE CLOSED CLOSED! Unfortunately, this wonderful place has closed down. Cafetto on South Beach is one of my favorites, they have great hot chocolate.  I finally tried their food, I ordered the ham and cheese and I have to say I was surprised, it was one of the...
• Annette Recommends Tonino Lamborghini Tonino Lamborghini Caffe Corsa in The Village at Gulfstream Park Tonino Lamborghini Caffe Corsa in The Village at Gulfstream Park is a really wonderful Italian restaurant.    The staff was outstanding, the food was amazing and the prices were very good, expectally for the quality of food you receive. Okay here we g...
• Annette Recommends Jamie Cullum The Pursuit Jamie Cullum just released  his new CD The Pursuit.  This is an awesome CD, great jazz music, one of my favorites is the first track "Just One of Those Things" , I love the big band sound of this one.  I really enjoyed every track, each one has a differen...
• Annette Recommends Cafe Del Mar on South Beach Cafe Del Mar is this little place on the corner of Pennsylvania, 7th  and Washington Ave. on South Beach, there is no indoor seating, only  outside seating.  They make such fresh wraps made to order.  As they make  your order you get to add as much toppin...
• Annette Recommends Mambo Café We went to Mambo Cafe on Coral Way and everything was WOW.  First they give you fried plantains with a garlic sauce on it , and I ate nearly a full bowl by myself.  I ordered the grilled fish with black beans and rice and sweet plantains and a order of yu...
• Annette Recommends - Los Potosinos Taqueria at the Redland Market We traveled down to the Redlands and stopped by the Redlands Market to grab a bite to eat.  We decided to stop at Los Potosinos Taqueria, I had the tostadas with pork and it was amazing.  The pork was cooked outside on spit with pineapple,  WOW it was goo...
• Annette Recommends Casa Toscana PLEASE NOTE - THIS BUSINESS HAS CLOSED. I won a gift certificate in a raffle for Casa Toscana, so we invited some good friends for a nice dinner out.  I am so glad we did, the food was absolutely amazing.  We asked the waiter for a bottle of prosecco and...
• Annette Recommends Urbanite Bistro - UPDATE CLOSED UPDATE - THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED. Went to Urbanite Bistro during Art Basel, we ordered off of the late night menu, the prices where very reasonable.   The staff was very nice the service was a little slow, but we where in no hurry.  The food was real...
• Annette Recommends Lecca-Lecca Gelato Caffe' I have to say that Lecca-Lecca Gelato Caffe'‎ has the best gelato I have tried, their fruit gelato is the best.  My favorite is the melon and banana, but all of their flavors are great and yes I have tried just about every one of them.  So if you are on S...
• Annette Recommends Chu's Taiwan Kitchen and Bar Chu's in Coral Gables it awesome Taiwanese Restaurant.  When you go there be sure you are not in a hurry, they are a little slow but the food is worth it.    They brought us fried fish chips, that is only way for me to describe it, they were very like and...
• Annette Recommends Deco Sandwiches Deco Sandwiches' name is sort of a misleading, they serve a lot more than just sandwiches, and they also serve traditional Turkish food. My favorite, so far is their gyros, it is amazing. But I do have to say they have one of the best hamburgers on the be...
• Annette Recommends Bar-B-Que Beach Bar & Restaurant I love this place; the food is always good and yummy. I have tried the ribs, brisket and the chicken, all are really good but my favorite was the baby back ribs. They have quite a few sides to choose from, mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes, collard greens, et...
• Annette Recommends El Toro Taco Restaurant This place is so cute and has really good food, prices are very reasonable and the portions are good, and it's BYOB. I ordered the pinata plate; it came with two quesadilla's (your choice, I had the spinach and mushrooms), nachos and a cheese sauce. T...
• Annette Recommends La Sandwicherie What can I say about La Sandwicherie, it is one of the best sandwich places I have ever been to. The ingredients are very fresh and delicious. As I have stated, their sandwiches are amazing. I usually get the salami, ham and turkey with everything and ...
• Annette Recommends Taqueria El Mexicano This is the most authentic Mexican restaurant I have been to so far in Miami. The food is really, really good and you can enjoy it in a great atmosphere. Their prices are very good you can eat a very full meal under $10. The service was a little slow ...
• Annette Recommends Lucky Strike I have to say this is one of my favorite places, the staff is always wonderful and the food is great. I have been to Lucky Strike a lot and I have never had a bad experience. One of my favorites is the baked potato chips, they come loaded with sour crea...
• Annette Recommends Con Tutto Pizza a la Pala & Grill - UPDATE CLOSED This place is awesome; we went there during the art walk which is the last Friday of every month, so much fun. The atmosphere and the staff were great and they had several people drumming in front of the restaurant just giving it that every touch. We or...
• Annette Recommends Havana Grove Latin Cafe - UPDATE CLOSED CLOSED! Unfortunately, this night little Grove spot has closed down. We where walking down the street during a street festival in the grove and was looking for a place to eat. We came across the Havana Grove Latin Cafe; it looked very inviting so w...
• Annette Recommends Chef Creole Seafood & Catering This place is awesome, the food is SO good.  I had the steamed shrimp in a garlic butter sauce, it was served with red beans and rice and your choice of sweet or green plantains, I got the sweet plantains.  They brought out this sauce that is amazing, it ...