Have not been to Two Chefs since last year but their #MiamiSpice offerings certainly enticed me to take my clients there since I know the souffles are just superior, so this had to be a good bet. I tell you I was not disappointed. There were so many options on the menu that fell on the spice menu, a few with an upcharge but that was fine by me as it is hard as hell to have a lovely 3-course meal featuring a beautiful branzino for $51. What made me remember to write this review, my portion was large enough for me to have breakfast this morning - pretty damn amazing if you ask me. This was a true "Scrumpterou*" experience.
It was my guests first time; their starters were the Caesar and I had the Leek Soup with Goat Cheese Chantilly and a Bread Stick; YUMMM! Our entrees: the Shrimp & Fettuccine Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic was an enormous serving and loaded with shrimp; the Atlantic Salmon was beautifully presented Atlantic Salmon, Grilled Asparagus (beautiful huge, green stalks), Heirloom Tomatoes, topped with a Lemon Vinaigrette. With the exception of the pasta (again, did I say the serving was huge?) the sides were ample; my wood roasted Branzino came with fingerling potatoes and an onion confit. Okay, you are waiting to hear about the desert, right? Of course, all three of us had the souffles; two Bitter Sweet Chocolate Soufflé served with Chocolate Ganache and one "Grand Marnier" Soufflé, Orange Marmalade served with Crème Anglaise. The master "cooker? at Two Chefs is Jan Jorgensen, he just does not miss with this desert; in my book, he is the master of the Soufflé.
One important point I want to make: despite the fact I had not been there this year, it was sooo comforting to walk-in, see the bartender (who I think has been there forever) and his face lights as I appear to be somewhat familiar. What's better, I know this man knows how to make a gimlet! If you follow me at all, you know that is my drink and I have been challenged; tell him what you want and that is exactly what you get. Gin Gimlet, straight up, very, very, very cold and on the dry side (no, not a Gibson, a GIMLET); YES!!! Thank you!
Two Chefs has been in business since 1995. It has an amazing old world charm so if you looking for flash and glam and all that new stuff, keep it moving, this is comfort food at a different level.
The Miami Spice menu offers 7 starters and 9 entrees; up charges can be $5-15 (New York Strip). You simply cannot beat the offerings here. This was my 2nd Spice meal and thus far, the best. read more