There’s nothing like a delicious brunch with a heaping helping of southern hospitality and gobsmackingly good grits. #HeavensToBetsy, I do declare.
Bright, airy & brimming with good energy, The new “Root & Bone” in South Miami is the perfect place to brunch like a lady and eat like a man. Lol. Actually, you can do a little bit of both, thanks to the dynamic chef duo of Jeff McInnis & Janine Booth.
The couple, of Stiltsville fame in Sunset Harbour, opened their first #RootAndBone about five years ago in NYC. A few years later, they decided to do a pop-up at the Shelborne Hotel on South Beach; because it was so well received, they headed inland to open a permanent location. And, let’s just say, it’s sooooo good, it #DillsMyPickle.
If you haven’t guessed by now, #RootAndBone is all about delicious, down-home cooking. One bite of their “Drunken Deviled Eggs” and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Make sure to wash em’ down with a “Julia Sugarbaker” (named after the strong, sassy and uber-southern character from the 80’s TV show, Designing Women.) Made with bourbon, peach, honey, lavender and fresh lemon, it’ll definitely wet your whistle. Speaking of…
The “R & B Aperol Spritz,” which is just as delish, is perfect for our hot South Florida days. Not only is it fruity, it’s also refreshing made with Aperol, fresh grapefruit, grapefruit tonic & bubbles. Not a cocktail lover? Don’t worry, #RootAndBone has an amazing bar sure to cure what ails you, specializing in scotch, whisky and bourbon. Before you get cork-high and bottle-deep, though, you’ll wanna try the mind blowing, melt in your mouth “Shrimp & Grits” with tomatoes, pickled onions, sweet corn & bacon beer jus. It’s everything and happens to be my favorite thing on the menu. 🙌
If you like brunch food and southern cooking in one ginormous bite, #RootAndBone’s “Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich” is heaven on earth. It’s served with two open-face waffle sandwiches and piled high with crispy bird, pickled green tomatoes, melted cheddar cheese & bourbon maple syrup. Yes, that says #BourbonMapleSyrup 😁…
If you have salty, you gotta have sweet, at least, according to my made-up foodie rules. Honestly, I’d use any excuse to bury my face in “Banana Cream Pie Waffles” topped with caramelized bananas, butter pecan ice cream, maple syrup, & whipped cream. #HolyFoodDreamComeTrue
Southern food isn’t just about being delicious, it’s meant to feed the soul, too, and part of that is the experience surrounding it and #RootAndBone fully understands that concept. Not only will your tastebuds be enchanted by the new eatery, so will your sensibilities and that’s why you’ll be: “Grinning like a possum eating a sweet potato” and yes, that’s definitely one of my #FavoriteThings. Happy Brunching !
Root & Bone
5958 S. Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida 33143
Weekend Brunch is Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
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