Quick Bites: Stews
As the weather finally cools down, we’re now officially in Stew (and Soup) Season. Here are some of our favorite stews in the Gables, just in time for winter.
Craft
We’re always surprised by the breadth of CRAFT’s menu, which seems to vacillate somewhere between breakfast, Argentine, and Italian. We’re not quite sure where the Old Fashioned Beef Stew ($25) lands, but it’s quickly become our favorite dish at CRAFT. The beef is slow-cooked for six hours and served with a delicious side of mashed potatoes. We added garlic bread for an extra $2 – a necessary addition.
127 Giralda Ave
craftmiami.us
Left: Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Aromas Del Peru
The seco de cabrito ($23) at Aromas del Peru is a little out of our wheelhouse – because it has goat in it! The dish was nonetheless enjoyable, with a side of rice and beans, a few big hunks of bonein goat meat, and a delicious cilantro yellow pepper sauce. Classic Peruvian flavoring here, and very savory. Our only challenge was cutting the meat off the bone, but well worth it. 1930 Ponce de Leon
(soon moving to 110 Giralda Ave.)
aromasperu.com
Left: The Seco De Cabrito
Bulla Gastrobar
Our Sopa de Garbanzo Frito ($10) at Bulla Gastrobar exceeded our expectations. The tomatoey stew is packed with chickpeas and chunks of chorizo, which give the dish a rich and meaty flavor. We recommend ordering a side of bread and using it to mop up the soupy goodness. While it’s not large enough to be considered an entire meal, the stew is perfect as a warm and cozy starter.
2500 Ponce de Leon
bullagastrobar.com
Left: Sopa De Garbanzo Frito
La Pata Gorda
In English, La Pata Gorda translates as “the fat claw” in English, meaning the best crab to grab. Unfortunately, La Pata Gorda does not serve any crab-themed stew, but we still got our seafood fix with the cazuela ($27), a traditional Ecuadorian stew made with mashed green plantains, peanut sauce, shrimp, and fried fish. Served with rice, it was savory and flavorful, with a generous portion of cilantro sprinkled on top.
232 Miracle Mile
lapatagorda.com
Left: Cazuela Ecuadorian Stew
Ohho Noodles Market
You know a dish is nice and heavy when it leaves you longing for a midday nap. Or maybe we just need more sleep. Regardless of the cause behind our afternoon drowsiness, the Ramen Soup Beef Stew ($17) at Ohho Noodles Market was spectacular. The broth was flavorful and packed a spicy punch, and the large chunks of beef were tender and well-seasoned. Perfect for winter.
1100 S. Dixie Hwy
ohhonoodlesmarket.com
Left: Ramen Soup Beef Stew