RESTAURANT HAPPENINGS – 3.26.08
CAVAS OPENS ON SOUTH BEACH
Cavas, 437 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, 305-534-3352
This new bar has a machine that dispenses temp-controlled wine by the ounce or glass. Buy a debit card, insert, and taste the rotating selection. They’re open Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday11 a.m.-midnight.
NOVECENTO COMES TO CORAL GABLES
Novecento,121 Alhambra Plaza, 305-557-0900
Novecento is opening its doors in Coral Gables precisely to build on the successful experience it has had in Brickell, a bistro hailed by hundreds of customers as the place they visit to form real, palpable and authentic bonds.
Rolotti said Coral Gables residents will find at Novecento atmosphere, comfort, food and drink and everything else they need for the right environment to show their affection. “A place like home where it’s impossible to arrive and not say hello to three or four people,” he added.
CITY CELLARS WINE BAR & GRILL HAS CLOSED IN CORAL GABLES
City Cellars Wine Bar & Grill, 45 Miracle Mile
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill in Coral Gables has closed. There’s a For Rent sign on the door at 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.
MINT LEAF INDIAN BRASSERIE OPENS IN CORAL GABLES
Mint Leaf Indian Brasserie, 276 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, 305-443-3739
Mint Leaf Brasserie has opened. Owners Rajat Sood and his father, both from Delhi in India, are experienced restaurateurs with six successful Indian restaurants in London, four of which they operate themselves (www.woodlandsrestaurant.co.uk) since 1981. All of which shows in both the exquisite menu and the simple but very pleasant décor with glass blown lamps, Indian motifs and two plasma screen running Bollywood shows. The menu lists a vast but judicious selection of appetizers (all under $10); fragrant entrees of chicken, lamb, fish ($9 to $18), Biryanis or dishes with rice, and vegetarian dishes such as daal with yoghurt raita, among others, all cooked on the sport and served family style.
PRIX FIXE DINNER, HALF PRICE WINE AT WINE
69, BISCAYNE BLVD
Wine69, 6909 Biscayne Boulevard , Miami, (305) 759-0122
Owner Ben Neji and Chef Jean Simoni are now offering from Monday through Wednesday a 3- course prix fixe dinner for $25.69 with 50% off on any bottle of wine. The menu includes salads, braised lamb shank with rosemary, thyme and sautéed potatoes; oriental chicken; Cajun salmon and desserts.
