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Decisions, decisions…not at L’Entrecote de Paris

Sometimes all you want is a little simplicity in life and that includes not taking an eternity to decide what you're ordering at your favorite eatery. L'Entrecôte de ParisThat's easily done at L'Entrecote de Paris, opening in the Brickell area Sept. 5, where they've perfected one dish, France's legendary and signature Steak Frites. In fact, it's the only entree on the menu but that's alright because it's done to perfection. A specialty select cut of meat is delectably prepared rare, medium rare or well done and the 7-ounce portion for lunch and 9-ounce dinner portion is elegantly fanned out on the plate and topped with the chef's 21-ingredient secret sauce. The expertly prepared crunchy shoestring fries are the ideal topping. _MG_4926All guests start off their meal with fresh mixed green salad featuring frisee and romaine with cherry tomatoes, walnuts drizzled ever-so gently with mustard dressing. And to finish things off choose from a light as air circular tri-color mousse of mint, white chocolate and chocolate drizzled with chocolate sauce. The traditional creme brulee, profiteroles and a selection of five macarons are among other dessert choices. Aperitifs like house made quiches, cheese platter and pates are perfect starters and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and a Left Bank Bordeaux are highlights of an extensive, carefully-chosen wine list. Try this fantastic French Bistro for lunch, dinner or for an after-work cocktail at the polished wood and brass-accented bar. L'Entrecote de Paris is at Brickell Plaza, 1053 SE 1 Ave., 305-759-9995 or click here to visit their website.

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db Bistro Moderne:

In Miami a top-notch restaurant doesn't have to be free standing to be respected, take db Moderne Bistro inside Downtown Miami's swanky JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. They've nabbed acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud to work his magic in the kitchen to come out with their stellar menu. Three times a James Beard award recipient, Chef Bouloud is revered for creating a menu that's traditional French bistro mixed with contemporary American flavors. The dining room's elegant design and great view of the Miami river are the perfect complement to a menu ripe with original creations and a wine list with amazingly affordable bottle selections beginning at a modest $25. Taking advantage of the bounty from the sea in Miami, there's a tasty selection of seafood appetizers. Classics like coq au vin and tomato tarte tartin are listed alongside the popular db burger which is an exercise in decadence. They take a sirloin burger and fill it with braised short ribs and foie gras on a parmesan bun and serve it up with pommes frites (the real French fries). db Moderne Bistro is located inside the JW Marriott Marquis, 255 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Miami, FL

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Buena Vista Bistro’s Revolving Menu

Don't expect to be handed a paper menu when you enter this place, they're non-existent. No printed wine list either, because everything available at Buena Vista Bistro changes daily. That's why this place fits in perfectly with the bohemian Buena Vista neighborhood that neighbors the heart of the Miami Design District.Bistro food Small, intimate, dark and moody, the restaurant's interior suits the French-inspired cuisine. There are no menus, but there is a big chalkboard and mirror, so when something's out, the eraser comes out and it's off the board. What graces that infamous board? Goodies like the Endive and Blue Cheese Appetizer, and  Jumbo Scallops, Escargot a la Provencale, Ratatouille and Grouper in Beurre Blanc for entrees. Desserts are always a surprise, along with the daily delectable concoctions that are devised here. At night, Buena Vista Bistro comes alive, being voted the Best Late Night Dining by the Miami New Times. So whether taking a little delicious detour from the Miami Design District or enjoying a reasonably priced French meal after most restaurants have been emptied, Buena Vista is that perfect French bistro.

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French Riviera Glamour at Award-Winning Palme d’Or

Picture 10Mention the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables to anyone in the greater Miami area and the words classic, elegant, sophisticated and swanky will undoubtedly be repeated. So it's fitting that the French restaurant Palme d'Or would be the hotel's signature eatery. Featuring a menu brimming with French nouvelle creations by chef Philippe Ruiz, the cuisine is #1 with Zagat (it swept the Top Food, Decor and Service honors in the 2010 guide) and the Miami Herald critics have twice ranked it "exceptional." Stated clearly on the menu is the chef's recommendation of at least three to four courses. Suggested options include sauteed Maine scallop, grilled duck foie gras, wild mushroom cassolette, seven-hour braised beef effilochee, and for dessert, a new twist on the strawberry shortcake. Palme D'Or also has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes, an enviable wine list and a theater menu available only from 6-7 pm for those catching a show in the area. And how fitting since that's what the entire Biltmore experience recalls, the glamorous Cannes Film Festival, where this restaurant deserves its own Palme d'Or for best restaurant experience.

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Ooh La La, Le Provencal C’est Magnifique!

Picture 7The classics of French cuisine and wine are expertly represented at the beacon that is Le Provencal restaurant in Coral Gables. For years, the place was nestled in a corner of Miracle Mile, and now finds itself a new home in the center of the ritzy street. The menu though, prepared by Chef Christian Antoniotti, hasn't changed a bit. It's still chock full of traditional French fare including bouillabaisse du Provencal- a fish, mussels, sea scallops and shrimp stew; duck leg confit with chestnuts; endive salad with walnuts and roquefort cheese. Pair the meal with a wine from their impressive selection (the list includes reds, whites, and sparklings) from the USA and around the world. The look and feel, from the food and wine to the simple decor, is all French bistro done at its finest.

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Michy’s Does James Beard Winning Experimentation

Having fun and experimenting with the menu is what it's all about at Michy's, the swanky, hip restaurant created by James Beard Foundation-winning chef Michelle Bernstein.Picture 7 Named after her childhood nickname, Michy's is a reflection of her Cuban and Jewish heritage. This cozy spot is the perfect match for a menu filled with original creations that beckons hints of her Cuban background with an added twist and flair from other countries. At this place, sharing is encouraged with dishes served as half or full sized. So go ahead, reach across the table, and take a piece of the crispy serrano ham and blue cheese croquettes served with a tangy, sweet fig marmalade; the crisp pork belly nectarine salad, soy ginger vinaigrette and spicy pickled radishes; or steak frites churrasco, house made fries with bearnaise and au povre dipping sauces. Wash it all down with a suave Miami-inspired champagne mojito. Ahhh, now that's  refreshing!
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