New World cuisine guru Norman Van Aken is back on the Miami scene with his Norman’s 180 in Coral Gables. Check out the theater kitchen before sampling the chef’s tasty duck meatballs. normans.com
New Yorkers can now get their Shake Shack fix in South Beach. The iconic burger stand that gained its fame in Madison Square Park opens on Lincoln Road, bringing its griddle-cooked burgers and custard-thick shakes to an indoor location.
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The latest opening on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach’s nighttime hub, is the rooftop bar and restaurant Sky 309. Start with a mojito and stay for dinner. Rum-roasted chicken and shrimp- scampi pasta are served with a view. 309clematis.com
Pastry chef Blake Ellis debuts his Savory Street International Café Bakery on the edge of downtown Sarasota. Try the Crater Artisan Bread — round, crusty French bread stuffed with scrambled eggs, plus ham, brie and lardons for the French, or Genoa salami, mozzarella and
Parmesan for the Italians. thesavorystreet.com
At La Nuova Cucina, Brazilian chef Paulo Baroni turns traditional Italian into modern, hence the name “New Kitchen.” Dive into pumpkin soup with grilled shrimp and polenta with lamb ragout at this cozy Orlando bistro. lanuovacucina.com
The wine flows freely at Cuvée Wine & Bistro thanks to the automatic 1-, 3- and even 6-ounce dispensing machines. This Ocala hot spot presents classic dishes with a twist and artisan cheese flights that pair perfectly with the wines. It may be just a takeout joint, but Gainesville’s latest foodie find, the Lunchbox, is housed in a restored 1920s gas station boasting a Renaissance Revival design. The braised short ribs, slow-roasted pork and Asian tacos sure beat any fast food around. thelunchboxdowntown.com
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