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With tea being the second most popular drink after water, it’s no surprise a tea bar should pop up in Coral Gables. But this is no ordinary one. Ticety is a very chic and charming little bit of France on Miracle Mile where a great selection of organic teas are served, hot and cold, as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and pastries that will have you coming back for more.

Beautiful decor nicely combined with an ever so relaxing atmosphere is truly inviting: a lush walled garden lined with comfy wicker swivel chairs and low tables with an open view to the mile will, no doubt, entice you take a break and savor some of the finest teas ever concocted. From delightful green blends like raspberry or mint, to the wild rose white blend or the island vanilla black blend, every brew is uniquely delicious..

There are many tempting items on the menu like the Asian shrimp salad made with orange, lemongrass and spinach or the goat cheese foccacia made with tomato, basil and honey. I treated myself to the Copa bun: small bites of a grilled brioche-like roll with prosciutto, fresh burrata, avocado and basil served with a side of greens and cherry tomatoes. Exquisite!

Another great treat was the smoked salmon salad: a colorful serving of chioggia beetroot, asparagus and granny smith apple with a crunchy citrus dressing. An ever so light croque monsieur was made with Serrano ham, Parmesan cheese and a touch of truffle oil.

To wash it down, nothing like the caffeine-free berry ice tea served in a lovely pitcher along with some agave syrup for sweetening. Not for me – it was perfect! For those with a sweet tooth, nothing like the a nice selection of fine pastries that includes chocolate and almond croissants, fruit scones, danishes and muffins.

As I enjoyed my lovely lunch, I noticed a particular attention to detail in every way: prompt and courteous service, eye catching dish presentation and a great atmosphere; very French in deed and a true luxury in these days of coffee shop chains and pre-packaged food. Whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Ticety is, by far, the most interesting place on the mile!

TICETY

206 Miracle Mile

Coral Gables, Florida 33149

(786) 280-2713

http://www.ticety.com

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Swine: the name says it all ! Once you pass through its door, you’ll feel like you’re somewhere in the deep south like Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia. Tall wooden shelves stacked with chopped lumber and jars of pickled “everything”, a warm lit long communal table in the center surrounded by individual ones upstairs and downstairs, somewhat reminiscent of an old southern beer hall.

An extensive menu of mostly swine in its various barbecued forms. I picked the 1/2 lb 14-hour smoked brisket that was melt in your mouth delicious, served with South Carolina stoneground grits for $28. Side dishes such as mac and cheese, made with 5 different types of cheese, bacon and a crusty herb top for $10, were still that: mac and cheese .Alternatives for those who don’t eat meat are just a few but well worth a try like the shrimp with grits. When first served, the Florida pink were overcooked but quickly replaced with a delicious fresh batch that made this dish a very comforting one, in spite of the Virginia ham bit overload.

Starters such as the fried green tomatoes and the kale salad were spot on. Four slices of crunchy fried green tomatoes served with arugula and shavings of Manchego cheese for $13. Seasoned with a cider vinaigrette, the kale salad came with apples and raisins and delicious, of course, cornbread croutons for $13.

The dessert was a refreshing bite called slice of heaven, a homemade pie made with rich raspberry sorbet and vanilla ice-cream dusted with chopped hazelnuts on a sweet crust for $9.

All in all, Swine is a great take on the very best in southern cuisine we desperately need down in Florida. Whenever foreigners criticize American food, I always respond: You haven’t tried southern!

Swine

2415 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

Coral Gables, FL 331

786 360-6433

http://www.runpigrun.com

May 30, 2014October 6, 2015 by Maria Iriondo Categories: EuropeTags: brisket, Coral Gables, fried green tomatoes, grits, shrimp, southern food, Swine Leave a comment

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Ticety – A French treat in Coral Gables, Florida

Swine – Coral Gables, Florida

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