- Nuevo Latino chef Douglas Rodriguez opens his latest, De Rodriguez Ocean, steps from the sands of Miami Beach in the South of Fifth neighbor- hood. Expect 15 ceviches and a raw bar at this seafood-centric restaurant. derodriguezgroup.com
- The star on the menu at Pubbelly Gastropub on South Beach is pork belly, hence the restaurant’s name. Order it as a dumpling with scallions and soy sauce or as a small plate with monfongo, tasty mashed plantains. pubbelly.com
- Hidden in a strip mall, Morocco’s location hasn’t stopped Sarasota foodies from beating a path to its door. The slow-cooked lamb stew with saffron, ginger, honey, cinnamon, sweet prunes and carrots makes the A-list. Belly dancers included. moroccosrq.com
- Dine on crunchy pork belly with spring peas or ground sausage and cheese grits at Avenue Eat & Drink in Tallahassee. A modern, minimalist décor and a Southern-fusion menu make this newbie a local favorite. avenueeatanddrink.com
- Kick back Key West-style with a frosty glass of Dogfish or Magic Hat #9 at the Porch. This old house, rumored to be haunted, is now a friendly wine and beer bar—and a local hub for island gossip. 305.517.6358
- Dragonfly Sushi opens on Orlando’s Restaurant Row. Pair earthy sakes with a Black Dragon roll—soft-shell and snow crab with smoked eel. dragonflysushi.com
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