![]() New restaurants sprout across Wynwood almost as fast as the art on its walls change. Readers' choice: Zuma Contemporary Japanese Cuisine It's the Middle Eastern version of an all-American kitchen-sink ice-cream treat - but with elegance and a touch of the exotic. Whatever you do, save room for the Persian sundae ($12), made with saffron and rosewater gelato, topped with halvah, dates, and chocolate pearls. Vegetarians' best bite, however, is an entrée of tahdig - crisp Persian rice "jeweled" with dried fruits, served with seasonal vegetables and pomegranate molasses ($26). It's a universal comfort food made exotic with fragrant herbs. This simmering Persian stew could be made with lamb, chicken, beans, or any combination. Or opt for the soul-soothing khoresh of the day. Persian lamb shank is served with spicy harissa hummus to get you hot, and herbed yogurt is there to cool you down ($46 for two). The menu is a mix: Italian and American favorites are featured, but go with the Persian dishes that celebrate owner David Foulquier's roots. Your meal at Fooq's begins as soon as you enter - the scent of saffron and cinnamon entice and welcome you. Speaking of celebrities, look around the room, and you're likely to spot famous athletes or chefs - many of whom are already regulars even though NaiYaRa has been open for only six months. Don't be surprised if he asks to take a selfie with you as if you were a celebrity - to Bee you are. Thai beef jerky ($15) and Chiang Rai curry ($22) are likely recipes passed down from the chef's family back home. Like his namesake, Bee buzzes around the room, flying from the kitchen to the front of the house, stopping at table after table to speak with patrons and explain the origins of what they're eating. But the main reason NaiYaRa is so damn busy every night is because of its chef/owner, Piyarat Potha Arreeratn, better known as Chef Bee. ![]() The restaurant also serves fresh sushi and crudo flecked with gold flakes. ![]() The food is bright, delicious, and spicy - bold curries are toned down with hits of lime and coconut. NaiYaRa's cuisine takes inspiration from Thailand's street vendors, who sell everything from skewers to noodles. ![]()
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