Watermelon Salad
Sitting right in Peacock Park, overlooking the lush surroundings of “The Grove,” Glass & Vine {2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove; 305.200.5268} is one of Coconut Grove’s charming outdoor gems. And in lieu of Miami Spice, from now through the end of September, Executive Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli will offer a special pre-fixe menu with veggie lovers in mind—one with seven courses of good-for-you-good plates that even veggie haters will crave.
So, what does a vegetable feast like this entail? Start with the restaurant’s ever-popular Watermelon Salad with lime crema, cotija, and toasted corn, and then move on to the Florida Stracciatella with fragrant basil, local bread, and California olive oil. For a ceviche without the fish, an Heirloom Tomato dish with leche de tigre, cilantro, and jalapeño is light with a “kick;” while the fourth course, House Made Semolina Pasta with green pea pesto and breadcrumbs, is a vegetarian’s comfort food dream. Of course, no summer is complete without some grilled favorites—and that’s where courses five and six come in. The Charred Cauliflower with herbed tahini and crispy chickpeas has a distinctly smoky flavor, while the Sweet Corn with lime crema and queso cotija promises to add a little sweet to your summer.
And finally, a meal like this wouldn’t be complete without dessert, so cap it off with Chef Rapicavoli’s rich Guava Bread Pudding with cream cheese ice cream and a toasted coconut topping. Like anything at Glass & Vine, it’s one creative twist on a classic that your tastebuds won’t be able to forget.
This menu is priced at $39 per person, and will be available from August 1 to September 30, 2017. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday, from 5:30 to 11 p.m.; and on Sunday, from 5 to 10 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Want to make one of these dishes at home? We’ve got the recipe for House Made Semolina Pasta here.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor