Drunken Dragon Late Night Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Brings Korean BBQ to South Beach

Drunken Dragon, South Beach’s first Korean barbecue restaurant, presents the do-it-yourself method of tableside grilling paired with modern Asian tapas, courtesy of executive chef Xavier Torres (formerly of Miami’s The Dutch, Nobu, Zuma).

 

Homecookin’ Hospitality Group partners Jarred Grant, Angel Febres and Conrad Gomez, along with KNR Hospitality’s Navin Chatani, are the masterminds behind the Asian-inspired gastropub and cocktail bar.

 

 

Drunken Dragon boasts Korean barbecue tables with communal grills for guests to roast an array of intensely-flavored food over an energetic flame, along with an extensive menu of modern family-style dishes made for sharing. Non-traditional plates are influenced from all over Asia – from Thailand, Japan to Vietnam – and are lovingly prepared to satisfy a variety of palates.

 

The exterior of Drunken Dragon, a plain strip mall, is just foreplay for the provocative and well-crafted interior; as designed by Los Angeles-based [Studio Collective]. As an homage to the Latin supermarket that previously called the space home, the restaurant is marked simply by a red neon “MARKET” sign floating above a set of dark tinted windows. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are greeted by a dim sum cart hostess stand and walls decked out with heavy ropes and steamy photography of Japanese bondage. A 300-pound slab of reclaimed Douglas fir from Oregon is suspended from the ceiling, functioning as a communal table for large groups near the equally striking bar of the same sustainable wood.

 

Photo Courtesy of:  Miami New Times Laine Doss
Read Laine Doss's full review "Drunken Dragon: Tiki Drinks and Korean BBQ in a Hidden Lair"
 

Drunken Dragon’s elaborate tiki-themed cocktail program translates into handcrafted drinks served in authentic mugs brimming with tropical ingredients and exotic aromas – bringing mixology to a whole new level.

 

The entrance of this delectable dining experience is on Alton Road and inspired by the Foxhole Bar’s unmarked entrance.

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Hours:

Tue - Thu: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Fri - Sat: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am

Sun: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Drunken Dragon Restaurant

1424 Alton Rd

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone (305) 397-8556

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Versailles Restaurant THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CUBAN RESTAURANT℠

Versailles Restaurant, The World’s Most Famous Cuban Restaurant, has been serving tasty Cuban cuisine and culture to the South Florida community and tourists from around the world for four decades. Soon after it opened its doors in 1971, Versailles quickly became the gathering place and unofficial town square for Miami’s Cuban exiles. Today, it remains the unrelenting gauge of the community’s pulse.





President George W Bush at Versailles

Not surprisingly, Versailles is typically the first place politicians visit locally to garner support from the Cuban exile community, and the restaurant is equally a favorite among the media for gathering commentary and footage of the community’s take on social and political issues. It is not uncommon to see local, national and international media set up camp in Versailles’ parking lot, where they’re sure to get a flood of local viewpoints.

La Ventanita "The Window"

 

For years, “La Ventanita” at Versailles has been the go-to hub for conversation within Miami’s Cuban community. Welcome to its online home, where the lively discussions of yesterday’s Cuba, today’s politics and tomorrow’s local events continue in a digital space.



"Cuban Cortadito" Cuban Coffee & Evaporated Milk

"Media Noche" Midnight Sandwich a Classic

Cuban Coffee at Miami International Airport

Well-known throughout Miami and South Florida for serving authentic Cuban cuisine, both Café Versailles and La Carreta have multiple branches at bustling Miami International Airport. Both use the same coffee blend and brewing methods and each year their six combined ‘café corners’ at the airport serve up more than two million cups of Cuban coffee (or Café Cubano) — an intense shot of espresso brewed with sugar — to help fuel passengers and airport employees alike.

Versailles Restaurant is conveniently located on Southwest 8th Street, in the heart of Miami’s Cuban Community.

Versailles Restaurant

 3555 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33135-4196
305-444-0240

Hours of Operation

• MONDAY-THURSDAY: 8:00 am - 1:00 am
• FRIDAY: 8:00 am - 2:30 am
• SATURDAY: 8:00 am - 3:30 am
• SUNDAY: 9:00 am - 1:00 am

 

 

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Tobacco Road "Miami's Oldest Bar"

By Renee Chapple, About.com Great food and live entertainment in typical no-frills dive bar style.  Hey folks, get ready for the time of your life at Tobacco Road. Tobacco Road is a restaurant, bar, blues club, eclectic music spot, and meeting place for generations of people from every walk of life. This is not only one of the best bars and restaurants in Miami, it is the oldest. Established in 1912 they are quickly closing in on the century mark. No place stays in business for 100 years if it doesn’t have a ton of great things to offer.

Like any place that has been around for a while, Tobacco Road too has gone through some hard times. Yet today some of the world’s finest blues and jazz musicians perform here with regularity. Just a sampling of those includes: Koko Taylor (also known as the Queen of Blues), national blues treasure John Lee Hooker, George Clinton (self-proclaimed Emperor of Funk), Dave Bromberg, and blues master guitarist and New Orleans own, Dr. John.

Tobacco Road has an eclectic a crowd as it does entertainment, food and drinks. On any given day they have tourists from all walks of life rubbing elbows with celebrities, professionals and famous sports figures with live local bands and live music 7 days a week.

The history of Tobacco Road itself is cool. The Road started and remains a neighborhood watering hole, but today with a little bit of international flavor. The Road has lived from The Capone Era, to the era of the cocaine wars, to the soaring success of South Beach and re-gentrification of Miami’s Brickell area. The Road was once even fronted as a bakery and sold hooch in the back. The speakeasy gave way to gambling, a gay bar, a strip joint, and finally back to blues bar and fantastic hang out. Come toss back a few where Capone and “Tony Montana” characters hung out, be surrounded by black and white photos and décor from the generations! Contribution By http://www.mostinterestingdestinations.com/

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•Miami's oldest bar, operated continuously since 1912

•Colorful history, including time as a speakeasy, gambling den, gay bar, strip joint and blues bar

•Great dive bar food at reasonable prices

Guide Review - Tobacco Road - Miami's Oldest Bar

An old-time favorite, Tobacco Road was established in 1912 and has a somewhat shady history of run-ins with local law enforcement authorities. That said, it's the absolute best place in town to find a huge greasy hamburger and you're liable to hear some of the best live blues music in the country while you're dining.

The menu includes typical bar fare, including a great greasy cheeseburger. If you're looking for a healthy meal, The Road is definitely not the place to go. However, if you're looking for a great burger and a beer at a decent price, you'll love this joint. They run several weekly specials that draw regular crowds:
 

 

If you're a Miami resident and you haven't been to Tobacco Road at least once, you're missing an important part of your Miami cultural experience! If you're visiting town, make a stop at The Road for a great filling meal and a few drinks.

 

Tobacco Road, Miami's Oldest Bar, is located at:

Open Til' 5 A.M.

626 South Miami Ave

Miami, FL 33130

Ph: 305.374.1198
http://www.tobacco-road.com/

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