At Beauty & The Butcher, Jeremy Ford's upscale Coral Gables spot, indulge in expertly crafted seasonal small plates and exquisite meats amid a charmingly elegant ambiance.
"This Coral Gables restaurant has built a loyal following, and for Thanksgiving, it will offer an a la carte menu featuring seasonal dishes like a green salad with heirloom vegetables and pomegranate, herb-marinated turkey breast with Yukon whipped potatoes and cranberry jam, and sides like sautéed wild mushrooms paired with savory mushroom bread pudding. End on a classic note with pumpkin pie—and don’t miss the old-fashioned cocktail, one of the best in town." - Alona Martinez
"Miami Spice is a wonderful opportunity to experience this elegant, modern American steakhouse. Whether craving French onion soup, blistered shishito peppers and cauliflower, or Caesar salad as a starter, diners can’t go wrong. Entrees include pork chop with guava jam, herb chicken with white bean cassoulet, and crispy skin salmon. For dessert, go for the frosted carrot cake with coconut ice cream. The Miami Spice menu is priced at $60 and available Sunday through Thursday." - Alona Martinez
"This is the Leatherman tool of restaurants. It’s not quite a steakhouse, but it scratches that itch if you’re looking for a delicious dry aged cut. If you want more of a fine dining experience, they’ve got a creative tasting menu that’ll stuff you like a plush toy. And regardless of whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or finding a babysitter for the night, service is going to be good. Is a Leatherman more expensive than a Phillips head? Absolutely, but Beauty and The Butcher is serving thoughtful, creative food in an unpretentious environment suitable for lots of occasions. It’s hard to find a restaurant like that in Coral Gables." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"It’s no surprise that Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford’s stylish restaurant serves a memorable Old Fashioned. Dubbed the Little Piggy, this cocktail features pork belly-washed Maker’s Mark bourbon, Redemption rye whiskey, fig nectar, tawny port, and blackstrap bitters. Presented in a smoker that is opened tableside, it’s a true head-turner." - Alona Martinez
"Perhaps not the first place one goes for a margarita, but the Rock The Bells marg on this menu is one to check out. This cocktail is super savory thanks to charred bell pepper and a seasonal herb cordial paired with tequila and Ancho Reyes liqueur." - Amber Love Bond
