Where did I celebrate Cinco de Mayo???

LIME ON ALTON ROAD on South Beach!!!!!!

It’s a little taco shop that doesn’t look like much but for the crazy long lines that wind out the door and around the block.

Had 3 grilled fish tacos.  AMAZZZZZZZZZING!!!  The fish was really fresh and the salsa was too!  Deliciousness.

They had a few girls walking around giving away cups of their house-made organic, all natural margaritas and sangria and they were blasting Mexican mariachi-sounding music.

We sat outside in the little enclosed patio and enjoyed our tacos and the lively atmosphere.

Lime is super well-known to South Beach natives, and tourist-free.  So, it’s obviously amazing. 

Vamos a Lime ahora!!!

I went to Miss Saigon Bistro in Coral Gables the other day with my majorly food-snobby friend.

So. Freaking. Delicious.

Even my friend who is a huuuuuuuuuuuuge foodie/amazing chef LOVED the place.

It’s at 148 Giralda Ave. in Coral Gables, near Miracle Mile.

I had a Buddha’s Feast (veggies in an amazing garlic sauce with brown rice and tofu.)  It was sooooooooo delish, my carnivore friend even ate some!

My friend had the beef noodle soup (called Pho), which even I the pescetarian, must admit smelled divine.  They served it with fresh bean sprouts, cilantro, lime slices, hoisin sauce and hot sauce.  My friend took it home for lunch the next day–I WAS ASTOUNDED. 

I’m going back as soon as I can motivate myself to go back to the Gables armed with quarters to fight the soccer moms for street parking.

Another new-ish place in Brickell.

Balans in Mary Brickell Village.

I had an egg-white breakfast burrito and a strawberry/banana smoothie.  It was delish!

You can get breakfast all day, baby!  BALLER! 

The place is ALWAYS packed…we sat outside and we were lucky to have gotten a table.

I’m a pescetarian and extremely picky…and there were several things on the menu I could’ve chosen.

The only complaint is that the prices are a bit high, but so are most places in Brickell…so I guess it’s all relative.

All day brunch = I’m sold.

So, I tried this new French place in Brickell called Le Boudoir.

I was MASSIVELY disappointed.  It was adorable and chic and pink with bouncy pink leather couches.  OK, maybe I judged the proverbial book by its cover…but it was cute!

Anyhoo…it was breakfast so I ordered “Le Special” aka eggs, toast, homemade jam, cafe au lait.

What I got would have had Denny’s and IHOP shaking their heads in shame.

I got two RUNNY ASS EGGS AND ONE PIECE OF DAMP TOAST CUT UP INTO LITTLE SQUARES.  When I asked for more toast they CHARGED ME $3!!!!!!!!  UGH!  

The only redeeming thing about the meal was, again, the cute atmosphere.  

To add insult to injury–it cost $24!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WTF?!

Le Boudoir?  Le pass.

My friend’s sister just opened up the Sports Exchange in Coral Gables–45 Miracle Mile to be exact!

Tell your boyfriends!!!!

It’s an upscale sports bar with an awesome bar and cool, chill, yet sophisticated and grown up atmosphere.

Put it this way: when your boyfriend drags you to a sports bar to watch a game, you actually won’t mind going!!!!

305=Miami Area code if you’re a little slow.

I went here with some friends in from out of town for happy hour.  

This place is brand new and sleek, stylish and sexy.

If swanky Miami poshness were a bar it would be Area 31.

This gorgeous roof-top bar is situated on the roof of the brand new EPIC condo/hotel.

Go–$5 appetizers and well drinks!!!!  I had some french fries and a random juice and rum drink with a Spanish name I don’t remember.  But I won’t soon forget the view!!!!

Enjoy your cheapy drinks/apps and enjoy the view of Miami’s skyline.

Both are absolutely breathtaking.

This is our new favorite spot and here’s why…

1. The Aroma on the Upper West Side has outdoor seating as well as indoor seating.

2. Aroma’s bathrooms are immaculate unlike Starbucks’, which have become synonymous with homeless shelters…

3. Aroma’s food is spectacular and high quality.

4. Aroma’s cups are cool. It looks like you get what you’re paying for. It’s definitely an upscale coffee shop but unlike Starbucks.

5. Aroma has freshly baked bread (white, light grain and whole wheat) for sandwiches and salads, which are made on the premises not pre-made and left in an inadequate refrigerator (ahem, Starbucks, what?).

6. Aroma gives you a little piece of chocolate with your coffee drink.

7. Aroma’s food is reasonably priced–a whole sandwich is $8 but they’re huge. I’m a pig and a half sandwich is plenty big. (To add chicken, roast beef, tuna, etc. is only an extra $1.25!) The salads, which are huge too are only $10.50.

The Greek is our fave–feta, olive tapenade and lettuce. We also add chicken. Yum! I had it 2 days in a row this weekend.

Roquefort Salad with Mushrooms is delish!

8. Aroma has fresh lemons for their delectable tea selection unlike ‘Bucks.

9. Aroma has freshly squeezed fruit juices (orange, carrot, and apple) not just Naked smoothies that they jack up the prices for.

10. Aroma’s baked goods are amazing and all baked on the premises too. Think chocolate filled croissants, danish and streudel. Yum.