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Talula in Miami Beach. Ola on Biscayne Blvd. Azul downtown. Ortanique in Coral Gables. El Rey de las Fritas in Little Havana. Now you've got a rec for each touristy district in the city.

What's wrong with us? I live in Miami, and while admittedly it is considered the South in geography alone, we had the chance to show the world (read: NYC) that not only could we compete, but possibly surpass, the culinary creativity envelope in this country. But alas, La Broche, sister restaurant to the Madrid eatery of the same name, closed after one year in the Brickell area of Miami. The reasons cited are similar to those for Blais -- the food was too cutting edge and the city was not ready for it. Is there something wrong with our culinary sensibilities in the South that we can't keep places like La Broche and Blais running? At least we both have aiports with frequent flights to Spain.

The skin from a whole pig that's been roasting for 15 hours in a ditch under palm fronds. Once that pig comes out and is put on a table to cool it's only a matter of time until everyone at the bbq starts picking at the crispy skin until there's none left. Damn I love latin food.