Sunday Brunch at the new RWSB — inside W South Beach. Hello, Jerk Chicken and Waffles; are you flirting with me or just waiting to #GetInMyBelly?
Sometimes a girl just needs a local getaway and when she does, W South Beach is one of her #FavoriteThings. If you’ve been there before you know exactly what I’m talking about: the pool is divine, the bar atmosphere chic and the food — #ComeToMama. It’s always delicious, but even more so now that RWSB has taken over the space “The Dutch” used to call home and while the interior is still light and airy, with a beautiful garden terrace, the menu is marvelously different.
Executive Chef Josh Gripper, who is known as one of the best pastry chefs in Miami, has taken his rightful place as head of the kitchen, creating an American menu with Caribbean & Latin flair. With sumptuous brunch dishes like “Steak and Egg Burrito” with pico de gallo or “Duck Hash & Sunny Side Eggs” served in red eye gravy, there’s definitely something for everyone. I started my #Spotlight experience with….
RWSB’s Bottomless Cocktails. For $25, you can choose between Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary and Michelada. What’s brunch without a Mimosa? #Cheers!! Being a Southwestern girl, I had to get my spicy Michelada on, too. Never had one? It’s Blonde Ale Beer mixed with tomato juice, lime and cayenne pepper. #HmmmX2.
If you like more of a classic drink, the smooth and delightful “BBQ Old Fashion” is perfect — made with bacon-infused buffalo trace bourbon, smoked maple syrup and bbq bitters. Don’t worry if you’re not drinking, the yummy “Cucumber-Thyme Lemonade” is a non-alcoholic refresher made with cucumber juice, lemon, thyme and simple syrup.
I tried two appetizers: “Yellow Crudo” and “Lobster Salad.” It’s hard to choose a favorite, especially as I love seafood. The crudo is a carnival of colors made with fresh raw fish, avocado, pickled fresno chiles served on top of a light ponzu sauce. OMG, the seafood salad is chunky bits of lobster served with florida citrus and creamy stracciatella cheese. Both are light and invigorating; perfect if you’re watching your waistline.
From the Brunch part of the menu, “Avocado Toast” has never tasted so good, with poached eggs on sourdough bread. It’s ooey-gooey center is the stuff foodie dreams are made of. The coconut lime sauce poured into the tender “Florida Catch” of the day is highlighted by a mango chutney, but the “Jerk Chicken & Waffles,” is the plate that really stole my heart, infused with Habanero Syrup and served with a pile of Haitian Pikliz (pickled cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers.)
For dessert, you can choose from dishes like “Cuban Flan,” “Dark Rum Donuts” and “Salted Lime Pie” — but I went for the “Banana Cream Pie” #StopThePresses Oreo cookie crust, chocolate ice cream, Bruleed bananas and chunks of chocolate — don’t mind if I do.
After Brunch, I stretched my legs with a stroll through the back garden. There was live saxophone music and a beautiful beach breeze. I sat for awhile, enjoying the moment. It’s so true: sometimes all you need is a little get away, even if it’s in your own backyard — that’s why “RWSB” is one of my #FavoriteThings. Cheers!
RWSB
Located inside W South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
rwsbmiami.com
Sunday brunch: 12-4pm
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