The Collective Plate

a) Asparagus Flan // Escopazzo When I first saw this appetizer on the menu, I was definitely intrigued and I didn’t know what to expect. As soon as I bite into it, it felt like nirvana. WOW! This dish has shitake mushrooms that is infused with white truffle oil. Another great thing about this South […]

a) Coffee // Nespresso Boutique This coffee shop is located in the Lincoln Road shopping center in South Beach. The boutique is quite classy and vibrant with color.  It’s a great place to sip on some fancy coffee, people watch, or to just sit back & unwind. When you are done, they even have Nespresso merchandise […]

After a long day at work, is there really anything better than a good beer with awesome friends? Ft. Lauderdale’s Riverside Market is just the place for that with wall to wall chilled beer fridges and a ton of comfortable couches. Plus, they have a great food menu that has a little bit of everything […]

With eight of us in the group, it’s been really great to explore everyone’s different tastes in food. Some of us like it really spicy, while some of us are still on the mild side of things. Of course, the one thing we can all agree on is that we love dessert. Cake, ice cream, […]

Shopping for presents, gift wrapping, and big meals with family and friends… it’s definitely beginning to look a lot like the holidays! 2012 seems to be flying by us, but what a memorable year it was. The Collective Plate was born in February and here we are! We hope that all your Thanksgiving celebrations were […]

If you are a fan of The Dining Room, then head on down to the sister restaurant called OLA located in the heart of South Beach. This restaurant serves Latin American cuisine that will tickle your tastebuds. In the meantime, check out what we thought about this local Miami beach hot spot! Remember, bigger is […]

With the endless Miami Spice menus in South Florida, The Collective Plate crew is venturing out to find the best Miami Spice menu. Jennieffer and Honey decided to try Chef Horacio’s menu at The Dining Room located at its new “pop-up” location at the Vesper in the swanky Shelbourne Hotel. For starters, we ordered the […]

Tired of eating at the same old restaurants? Are you looking for something new to spice up your taste buds? If the answer is yes, I have some great news for you! There’s a new trend in the Miami food scene, and that is the emergence of underground restaurants opening up all over the city. […]

Oh, Rustic Inn… The Collective Plate is definitely planning on coming back. It’s always great to find places that aren’t just about the food, but the overall experience as well. With our mallets in hand, the team wasn’t afraid to get dirty for the sake of great seafood. Of course, it also helped that they […]

A crowd favorite in Miami’s trendy Midtown neighborhood, SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill is the place for good food and great times. Executive Chef, Tim Balloo creates a one-of-a kind dining experience that marries Miami’s relaxed vibe with a tempting palette of South American flavors. High ceilings and an open air atmosphere easily welcomes cozy dinner […]