March was a good month for foodies. The 305 welcomed a robust lineup of new restaurants, bars, and breweries. Here are a few of the month’s highlights:
Cerveceria La Tropical
Pilo’s Street Tacos in Brickell is taking things to the next level with a larger Wynwood outpost. Dubbed Pilo’s Tequila Garden, this gigantic space features two outdoor bars, stadium seating and a bevy of Mexican art pieces.
Whether you visit during the day or late at night, the restaurant has you covered with tons of tacos and an extensive list of tequila and mezcal. Al pastor, beer-battered fish, brisket, chorizo … if you can think of a protein, it’s likely on the menu. What’s also cool about the place: Owner Derek Gonzalez’s is committed to hiring individuals with developmental disabilities for at least 20 percent of his workforce.
Pilo’s Tequila Garden is located at 158 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
Salt & Straw
You can never have enough ice cream in Miami – it’s too darn hot here. Enter Salt & Straw, the latest ice cream shop to set up, er, shop in the 305. Locations are now open in Wynwood and Coconut Grove, and each one features their original flavors along with local creations.
Sea salt with caramel ribbons, honey lavender, and chocolate gooey brownie are just a few of the signature options that made the trek over to Miami, and they’re joined by the likes of Panther Coffee chocolate tres leches, The Salty Donut guava and cheese, and Exquisito Chocolate hazelnut cookies and cream. Even if you’re not in the mood for a quick cone, grab some pints to go – you won’t regret it.
Salt & Straw has multiple locations in Miami. For more information, visit their official website.
Tobacco Road By Kush
The iconic Tobacco Road is back … sort of. The Brickell watering hole closed down back in 2014, and rumors have been rampant for years about a potential return. That return has finally happened – just a few steps from the old location. Restauranteur Matt Kuscher (Kush; Lokal) has teamed up with one of the original owners to open Tobacco Road by Kush, a pop-up that’s a trip down memory lane.
Old posters and other vintage décor adorn the walls, so past regulars should feel right at home. The food menu is bar food through and through: chicken wings, fried shrooms, nachos, chips, and guac—to name a few. Beers are abundant, and Tobacco Road is particularly proud of its bourbon and scotch selection; there are over 20 to choose from. And in true Kush fashion, there are head-turning cocktails like Kermit Smoking Dat Loud and Sh*t Miami Girls Say.
Tobacco Road by Kush is located at 650 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.