Category: BBQ

  • Gyu-Kaku (A Review)

    Gyu-Kaku (A Review)

    Typically, I avoid reviewing chain restaurants.  However, every now and then, one leaves such an impression that I must tell the world (or, at least my little corner of the universe) about it.  Gyu-Kaku is one of those times.

    Now, before I begin, I must disclose that I write this review having never experienced authentic Korean BBQ or Japanese Yakiniku (the Japanese version of Korean BBQ) in my entire life.  While this restaurant advertises itself as authentic Japanese Yakiniku, some of the reviews that I read beforehand indicate that this restaurant’s menu has been “Americanized” to appeal to Western palates.  Still, given the scarcity of this cuisine in South Florida, this place is worth mentioning. (more…)

  • Swine Southern Table and Bar (A Review)

    Swine Southern Table and Bar (A Review)

    Early last year, a coworker of mine mentioned a new BBQ restaurant that opened in Coral Gables that I just HAD to try.  I didn’t pay him a whole lot of mind, until said restaurant was present at Burgerliscious 2013 and wowed me with their burger.  Since then, it has been on my to-do list to pay a visit to Swine Southern Table and Bar.

    Swine is the latest addition to the 50 Eggs, Inc. family, which consists of Khong River House (which I have been to) and Yardbird Southern Table and Bar (which I have not).  With them 50 Eggs, Inc. has proven that lowbrow comfort food can be elevated to fine dining tastes.  And, since Swine was voted Best Restaurant in Coral Gables by the Miami New Times, it was time to go check it out. (more…)