Chef Adrianne's vibrant new spot in Kendall serves up flavorful American dishes and California wines in a stylish locale that feels like Napa Valley.
"This neighborhood gem will be serving a special brunch menu for Mother’s Day that kicks off with a complimentary glass of champagne and includes starters like candied heritage bacon and lamb chops with guava glaze and candied jalapeño followed by short rib breakfast tacos and brown sugar salmon. Desserts include dark chocolate Nutella croissant bread pudding and Chicago-style cheesecake. Expect a kid-friendly menu featuring scrambled eggs, and pancakes, among other items. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price: $59 per person" - Alona Martinez
"After opening her restaurant at 22, chef Adrianne Calvo has a loyal following of fans visiting her namesake spot in a West Kendall strip mall (her French onion soup special on Tuesdays is legendary). Come New Year’s Eve, diners can welcome 2024 with a three-course feast that includes standouts like grilled butterflied branzino, pork belly, and crispy panko goat cheese with fig jam, prosciutto, balsamic, and white truffle. End with a pavlova with Chantilly cream, passion fruit, and berries. Don’t miss taking a photo at the self-service photo booth. Price: $99 (includes a complimentary glass of Veuve Clicquot champagne) Additional $99: Bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne or Domaine Chandon sparkling wine" - Alona Martinez
"Now at its new location in the Palms at Town & Country, guests can feel transported to Napa Valley at this restaurant, wine bar, and bar. The brainchild of chef Adrianne Calvo, it showcases a variety of classic and not-so-classic dishes like slow roasted pork drizzled with guava sauce, 24-hour braised short ribs, and sweet corn tamalito with black tiger shrimp." - Stacy A. Moya
"Packed with Kendall's locals and foodies who know the food here is well worth the drive, chef Adrianne serves an assortment of her homestyle cooking hits for Miami Spice. Dishes include wine-poached pear salad with gorgonzola and candied pecans; sweet corn tamalito with shrimp, chipotle, and lemon beurre blanc; and 24-hour braised prime beef short rib with whipped sweet potato, pork chop with garlic confit. Desserts are decadent, and choosing may be challenging. White chocolate tres leches croissant bread pudding is as good as it sounds. Miami Spice dinner is available Monday-Thursday and is priced at $60 per person." - Alona Martinez, Olee Fowler
"Kendall locals regularly flock to Chef Adrianne’s namesake restaurant for its varied and flavorful dish selections. The highlight? The prime New York strip, which is beautifully topped with melted gorgonzola and garlic sautéed spinach, mashed potatoes, au jus, and a delicate touch of white truffle oil." - Alona Martinez
