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June 2013 Power Rankings
(Note: If you’d like to read about the methodology, you can find it at the beginning of this post.)
1. NAOE
2. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
3. Eating House
5. The Dutch
6. Momi Ramen
7. Lucali
8. Blue Collar
10. Michy’s
11. MC Kitchen
12. The Federal
13. Josh’s Delicatessan & Appetizing
14. My Ceviche
15. Harry’s Pizzeria
16. Pubbelly
↑ 19. The River Seafood & Oyster Bar
↑ 20. Mandolin Aegean Bistro
On the bubble: Buena Vista Bistro; Captain Jim’s Seafood
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I know I am not a foodie, but since you aren’t either I guess I can venture a comment. I think ambiance, service, and plain old sticking to what you are good at should count, and if so then much-maligned Casa Tua should at least get an honorable mention…
Matt, thanks for the comment. As will become a trend on this blog, I’ll actually admit with much embarrassment that I’ve never been to Casa Tua. So their exclusion from the list can only be chalked up to that, at least for now.
I’ll also admit though that I usually am willing to be abused by servers so long as there is good food to be eaten. So I usually undervalue service (see, e.g., Red Light at #3). But I definitely need to get over to Casa Tua, among other places.
Safe to assume you have not been to Talula?
Yes, safe assumption. The list right now includes Casa Tua, Talula, Palme D’Or. And I’m sure there will be others that I’ll add to that list but hopefully I’ll start to chip away.
I just discovered this website. Hmm, interesting. How are the rankings generated? It’s a novel idea.
Trina: You raise a good point. I’m going to put up a post soon about the methodology (short version: there is none; the website was hatched as a response to many friends asking advice on where to dine so it really is just one person’s opinion answering that particular question). I’ll also try to spell out my biases so you can see what I weigh more or less heavily (preview: having grown up in Miami, I gave up on service a long time ago. So I don’t really value that unless the service is so abysmal that it gets in the way of the food). Anyhow, thanks for checking out the blog and I’ll post more indepth thoughts shortly. Also, I’ll occasionally post “guest power rankings” and am always looking for folks willing to share their top 10 list with the blog.
I will stay tuned.
Has anyone been to Gibraltar? I haven’t been, but have found myself reading a tremendous amount about it lately.
I will safely assume that you have not been to Barolo
Emma, that’s right, I haven’t been to Barolo. Worth checking out?
Just came back from BLT and I would bump it up past Bin No. 18 without hesitation. What are you waiting for???
Nice site…I cant wait to try some of the places that have not made my own list.
May I suggest my fave spanish Tapas/Catalonian restaurant, recently moved to a larger location as the lines were always out the door.
http://www.xixoncafe.com/
Im putting Bin 18 and Buena Vista Bistro on my list for now. Keep ‘em coming.
Great work! I check in every week.
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I really liked American Noodle Bar in its early days, but I just re-visited yesterday, and it’s gone down in my book. They changed up their menu a bit, which is cool, but #12 is a generous rank.
Thanks for your recommendations. My wife and I regularly try the places on your list and are rarely disappointed. I noticed that you have an affinity for Asian food. Have you thought about making a ranking list by cuisine? I agree with Natalia, ANB is okay but I don’t know if it should be on the list anymore, especially since Michael Bloise has departed.
Michy’s should be in top 3!
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Hey Ryan- Love your rankings and agree with most of them. Red Light, however, needs a revision. I ate there on Saturday and am actually speechless.
Thanks Ana. Speechless good or speechless bad? I actually think it’s one of the best spots in town but I definitely have come to realize it is one of the most polarizing as well.
Can anyone recommend a good restaurant for valentine’s day
thanks
Yani, I guess it depends a bit on what you’re looking for (cuisine? neighborhood? price?) but I think Tuyo in downtown Miami is a great choice for the food, service, and ambiance.
What about blue collar in Mimo???
Have you tried the two new places in the St. Regis?
Haven’t yet, but worth a visit?
I went to Atlantico and enjoyed it
Villa Mayfair in Coconut Grove should be on the list…amazing food and beautiful restaurant!!
http://villa-mayfair.com/home/
Surprised not to see Zuma up there, I believe it is arguably the best in town. I look forward to seeing your rankings expand!
Seems the list might be moving away from the big fancy places to places with just good food. Good job. No nothing about Las Tapas De Rosa but nice to see this type of place on the list.
What about The Bazaar?
MC Kitchen
Not getting the best reviews on Yelp.
These look DELICIOUS! I just went to Fogo de Chao last night and I think they need to be on here too – they have a free bottle of wine promo right now when you come with 3 others, so we got to drink for free!
I love the list and concept… and I think you will always get suggestions that should be on the list. But its a top 20, not top 1000 and I think it should stay that way. And that means there’s going to places that don’t make that top 20 that are great places to eat (I, too, like Casa Tua for example), they’re just not among the top 20. In other words, increasing the list devaluates the list, but it doesn’t mean everything outside the top 20 is crap or inedible. If anything, given there are so many places outside the top 20 that are great is a credit to Miami’s food scene.
And I like the idea that things change even on a weekly basis. Keep up the good work, and I for one, look forward to trying them all!
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