Pasta omakase at Macchialina

Picking a single dish to order at Macchialina is practically impossible—and, honestly, no fun. That's why Wednesday, when the pasta omakase menu takes over, is our favorite day to dine at the South Beach restaurant. Sidle up to the counter for the weekly, seven-course tasting, offered as a single-seating experience for 12 lucky guests. Courses feature fresh crudos, pasta and dessert—all changing seasonally. Highlights of my visit included the soft shell crab panino (a pillowy, flavor-packed sandwich), capellini fra diavolo (they were generous with the lobster chunks!), and the tiramisu cream puff. The experience runs about two hours and is priced at $90 per person.