After knocking the proverbial ball out of the park at Casa Moderna Miami Hotel & Spa for The Miami Passport Party this past April, hotel Marketing Manager Elizabeth Biernes extended an invitation to me and a few of my #traveltastic blogger buddies to a private tasting at Casa Moderna's third floor eatery, Amuse Restaurant & Lounge. Executive Chef Kenneth Williams, a native of London with Jamaican roots who has fed folks at the Fisher Island Club and on Miami's South Beach, treated myself, Jewel of Jewel's Fab Life, Crystal and her vegetarian sister Chelle of Brown Girls Fly to an evening of gastronomic perfection in the beautiful Biscayne Bay.
The Property. Casa Moderna is a jewel of a boutique hotel (with spa!) that shares an entrance and its amenities with a luxury condo. It is situated in downtown (Biscayne Bay) Miami, a hop, skip and a nice shoreline stroll to Bayside Marketplace and just across the street from American Airlines Arena. The decor is hip and modern and you can find both the registration desk and the entrance to Amuse on the 3rd floor. The 14th floor rooftop pool area is equally as hip, with cabanas and lounge chairs surrounding a beautiful pool. The icing on the cake, however, was in my swank deluxe room:Iin addition to a rain shower that discretely overlooks the view, there was nice hi-def tv that disappears right into the bathroom mirrors directly over the his and hers sinks. I do believe, fellow travelers, that we have finally caught up with the future (aka The Jetsons). Twenty of my hotel snapshots are here.
The Food. Chef Williams is an elegant man with a relatively laid back vibe and a bright smile. He couldn’t have been a better host. Coupled with the restaurant’s contemporary and chic environment, yummy cocktails and a tasting that – lucky for us - turned into a full-on meal to die for, it was quite the evening. Here’s how we dined:
See what I mean?
Recaps. Check out what Brown Girls Fly and Jewel’s Fab Life have to say about their personal experiences at Amuse Restaurant & Lounge by clicking here and here. And whether you’re a local or a visitor, book a room, grab some friends and head down to Amuse for Happy Hour and a superb dinner. I can vouch for the food and the Mojitos. =)
Overall Score (1-5 snaps): Proving that you don’t have to stay in South Beach to get an extraordinary experience or meal, I’m giving Amuse Restaurant & Lounge, along with Executive Chef Kenneth Williams, FIVE SNAPS (in a circle) for a spectacular meal and great service!
Casa Moderna Miami Hotel & Spa
A Modern Downtown Miami Hotel
1100 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
(786) 369-0300
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