Ariete

The “new American” food genre can sometimes fall as flat as it sounds, but in the case of Ariete, fresh, local ingredients combined with chef Michael Beltran’s modern spin on his Cuban roots translates to exciting, bold dishes. Visit the Coconut Grove restaurant for in-your-face dishes like foie gras with sweet plantains and oysters with bone marrow butter. And delight in Beltran’s nostalgia as he turns his family’s recipes into the cravings of present and future generations.