In all honesty and prepared for the slinging of soft tomatoes, I'll say that it reminded me of the Jewish areas of Queens and Nassau, Long Island, both in the Jewish Kosher establishments and in the architecture. Those of us who are strictly kosher won't have problems when visiting Southern Florida.
The very first day after my red-eye from Phoenix, Arizona, I was taken touring by two cousins, my host and another who winters in the area. Miami, like Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale, isn't a New York City or Tel Aviv either. It looks pretty suburban. Here and there are some tall buildings, and on the whole, the hotels dominate the skyline especially towards the beach.
We started the meal sharing some sushi, which was delicious. I ordered their salmon and asked that I only have vegetables and salad on the side. It was perfect.
My cousins ate other dishes, which I didn't photograph. They were also very pleased with their food, and we didn't leave over a crumb of anything. That can't only be caused by our genetically good appetites; the food was delicious.
17 Restaurant & Sushi
1205 17th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305 672 0565
Batya, I believe that KM stands for "Kosher Miami," the hashgacha for that part of the Miami metropolitan area.
ReplyDeleteAs for the accusations that you are a "New York/Israel snob," I have learned that unlike New York, there are very few kosher restaurants in most areas, and what we do have we appreciate. I grew up in Memphis, where we have had various restaurants over the years, and we still have a few places where people can have a kosher meal. I currently live in Boca Raton, so your comments about Miami restaurants are greatly appreciated. I am still learning what the good places are in South Florida, and I have a few favorites. Every so often, my wife and I go to Miami and take advantage of the kosher restaurants.
Sheldan, I had no idea that you're in Boca. I spent Shabbat in Hollywood. My cousin and I picked up ready-made Shabbat food in a kosher supermarket in someplace called Aventura if I got it right. It's between Miami and Hollywood.
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