Virginia Otazo
Staff Writer
Virginia was born and raised in Miami. But like many Dade County natives, she left—only to predictably return. While away, she earned a practical degree in Creative Writing from Florida State University, which logically led to a career managing restaurants in Washington, DC, and Palm Beach, FL. Virginia was inevitably lured back to Miami by her Cuban family's spirited Sunday dinners, the daredevil thrill of driving on the Palmetto, and to push the local picadillo debate from Raisins vs. No Raisins to Banana vs. No Banana.
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The Best Restaurants On Bird Road
The subs, sushi, and shawarma that make up one of Miami's greatest eating streets.
The Best Vegan Restaurants In Miami
Our favorite Miami spots for plant-based Cuban sandwiches, croissants, dumplings, and more.
Graziano's Restaurant Bird Road
Graziano's is a classic Argentinian spot on Bird Road for all things meat.
Beehive Cafe & Juice Bar
Beehive Cafe & Juice Bar is a health food store on Bird Road with salads, sandwiches, and an overwhelming amount of vitamins.
Il Bambino
Il Bambino is an casual Italian restaurant on Bird Road that's a great choice for classic pastas.
Joanna's Marketplace
Joanna's Marketplace is a South Miami market known for their smiley face cookies, but they have great sandwiches too.
The Best Restaurants In Hialeah
Sushi, subs, and one historic Jewish deli to remind you that Hialeah is more than just Cuban food.
The Best Restaurants In Fort Lauderdale
Big Italian subs, fried seafood, and more great reasons to go eat in Fort Lauderdale.
The Best Cuban Sandwiches In Miami
No one does a cuban sandwich better than Miami—and here’s where you’ll find the best.
7 Restaurants That Make Us Consider Moving To Broward
Dumplings, pho, and tagine that might actually make you OK with having a 954 area code.
The Best Seafood Restaurants In Miami
If it swims, you can probably find a delicious version of it at one of these restaurants.
Dutchy's Gourmet Sausages
Dutchy's Gourmet Sausages is a South African restaurant and market in Plantation with delicious biltong and spicy bunny chow.
Dos Croquetas
Dos Croquetas on Bird Road serves unconventional Cuban croquetas that are too expensive for their quality.