Mariana Trabanino
Miami Staff Writer
Mariana is a Hialeah native who just recently moved back since leaving “for good” in 2017. She spent her formative years at Wake Forest University, acting and writing for a comedy troupe like her mother always dreamed she would. After college, she moved to France to find herself, but she found roquefort instead. She spent her summers in St. Tropez as an au pair where she made sand castles and sipped on the best rosé known to the French Riviera. She still drinks rosé, only now it comes from the vineyards in the under $15 section at Publix.
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The Best Haitian Restaurants In Miami
Our 20 favorite spots for griot, soup joumou, and more incredible Haitian dishes.
A-Mari-Mix
A-Mari-Mix makes a great burrito. But it's their horchata soft serve that will change your life.
Bon Bagay Restaurant
Bon Bagay is a North Miami restaurant that's half Haitian and half Chinese—but not a fusion of the two.
The Best Pop-Ups In Miami
The fuel range on your Honda HR-V might last longer than these pop-ups, so check them out before it’s too late.
Where To Go When You Want To Dance But Hate Clubs
Just because you don’t want to pay $25 for a beer doesn’t mean you don’t want to dance. So go to one of these spots instead.
Mangrove
If dancing to reggae with utensils in your hands sounds like a good time, this Downtown Jamaican spot is a perfect option.
Yakitori Yatai
We're convinced the folks behind this yakitori pop-up can skewer anything and make it taste good.
8 Restaurants That Make Us Consider Moving To Broward
Dumplings, pho, and tagine that might actually make you OK with having a 954 area code.
Isabel’s
Isabel’s is the most exciting vegan restaurant in Miami, even though it technically isn't a restaurant.
The Best Vegan Restaurants In Miami
Our favorite Miami spots for plant-based Cuban sandwiches, croissants, dumplings, and more.
Molina’s Ranch Restaurant
Molina’s Ranch is a classic Cuban restaurant in Hialeah—but the food falls short.
The Best Restaurants In Hialeah
Sushi, subs, and one historic Jewish deli to remind you that Hialeah is more than just Cuban food.
Louie’s At Palm House
Louie’s is a tiki hut situation in the back of a Mid-Beach hotel with a great Cuban sandwich.
El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara
El Rinconcito De Santa Barbara is a Puerto Rican restaurant in Hialeah that makes good mofongo.
Breadman Bakery
Breadman is a bakery in Hialeah that does excellent, creative versions of Cuban bakery staples.
Happy Vegan Bakers Café
Happy Vegan Bakers Café is a Hialeah ventanita that makes delicious vegan renditions of classic Cuban food.
The Best Miami Breweries With Great Food
Next time you want to spend the day drinking beer and eating something delicious, head to one of these spots.