Darrin Rumph
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Impromptu lunch in Miami
A little backstory: while on vacation, my whole family was dealing with some phone issues and we stopped by our carrier’s local store for help. It turned out they were experiencing a total network outage. Since I couldn’t get online, I asked one of the staff members if there was any good food nearby. He immediately recommended a Peruvian restaurant just a short walk away. Initially, I was a little hesitant because I don’t think I had ever tried Peruvian cuisine before. He started describing some dishes, and we decided to give it a shot. As we approached, the first thing we noticed was the cool outdoor seating area, which even included some rope swings and a full bar. One person from behind the bar led us to a table and handed us menus. She then arrived with our complimentary appetizer. We weren’t really sure what it was, but it turned out to be fried corn. Then things started to slow down. We waited about 10–15 minutes before anyone came back. Eventually, another server, not the one who initially seated us, took our drink orders. Wifey and my youngest both ordered limeade, my oldest ordered all natural passionfruit juice (which she loved), and I went with a local IPA called Nativo Key from Cervecería La Tropical. Also, an excellent choice, I ended up ordering a couple of rounds. The menu itself was definitely unique; very exotic and eclectic. Wifey and I decided to order a few things to share: the Bang Bang Shrimp and the Fried Mahi Bites. My oldest ordered the Shiitake Chaufa, a mushroom fried rice dish, and my youngest daughter built her own entrée, choosing a plate of sautéed chicken with a side of French fries.Everybody really enjoyed their food and drinks, and we pretty much shared everything. The Mahi Bites had some red onions on top and a sauce you’d typically see on a hibachi salad, but it worked well with the bites. Partway through the meal, my youngest daughter found a hair in her chicken. The staff was very apologetic, quickly scooped it up, and put in a second order. There was some confusion with the second order, it took a while to actually make it to the table, but they ended up not charging us for it on the bill. I went on a little recon mission to check out the interior and use the restroom, which was fresh and clean. The interior dining area was small and a little dark but had adequate seating. In the end, we left full and happy. Despite some confusion and slower service, the food and experience made up for it. I would definitely recommend SuViche if you are in the Wynwood area.
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