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Novecento is an Argentinian Bistro established in 1991 and located on Brickell Avenue in Miami, a main road surrounded by high-rise office buildings and residential towers. This has been one of my favorite haunts for years. It is about time that I say something about this special place….

The menu has not changed for years, except for the daily specials, but this restaurant always delivers classic European and South American dishes with exceptional flair.

Empanadas

Empanadas are a favorite in Miami. They are turnovers filled with a choice of beef, spinach, cheese or chicken. They are not very big but are very filling and satisfying.

Caprese Salad

At Novecento, Caprese is a glorious salad made with fresh mozzarella, tomato, a basil, balsamic reduction and prosciutto. This is a savory combination of flavours that never fails to delight.

Pollo a la Parrilla

My number one, and I say this from the bottom of my belly, is the grilled chicken: “Pollo a la Parrilla” which is half of a boneless grilled chicken, served either with mashed potatoes or a mixed baby greens salad with cherry tomatoes and a Dijon vinaigrette. I know that I should be good and order the chicken with the greens but there is nothing more delectable than the powerful combination of creamy mashed potatoes and crispy, golden chicken. I bite both of these on the same fork and I feel that I have achieved nirvana. It is the best chicken I have ever tasted, and it gladdens my heart every time I have a bite of it.

There are choices of sides that can be ordered à la carte and served in generous portions: Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Sautéed Vegetables, Grilled Asparagus, Jasmine Rice, French Fries, Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Steamed Vegetable

The menu also caters to children and includes chicken fingers, burgers, creamy macaroni and cheese and spaghetti or gnocchi with meat sauce. My little one, Yasmin, always orders the chicken fingers, no matter which restaurant she goes to, and this one passed the “chicken finger test” with flying colors.

Flan Mixto and Todo Chocolate

The desserts are sweet and rich so when I do indulge, I share. The Flan Mixto is a Crème Caramel that comes with dulce de leche and whipped cream. Dulce de Leche being a caramel-like, milk-based spread that is so sweet that a visit to the dentist is in order after eating it

For chocolate lovers, there is “Todo Chocolate”, which literally means “all chocolate”: Warm chocolate truffle cake, Belgium chocolate ganache, Chocolate ice cream. This is simply decadent and worth every calorie.

The vibe at Novecento is elegant, energetic and vibrant, always packed with business people, locals and families from the area, no matter what day of the week. The flavours are a combination of cultures from Buenos Aries, New York, Punta del Este and a myriad of other cities and lucky for us, one of these jewels is located in Miami.

Novecento Brickell

1414 Brickell Ave.

Miami, Florida 33131

www.novecento.com

By Contributor Writer and Photographer Brenda Benoit
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