A Miami Spice Threesome at Edge Steak & Bar

In honor of Miami Spice, a few of Miami’s ravenous and rambunctious bloggers visited EDGE Steak and Bar.  Upon arriving inside The Four Seasons, located at 1435 Brickell Avenue, they immediately slipped into its serene yet sophisticated spell, until they hopped on the elevator and were ready to spice up their lives. The three-course menu from Chef Aaron Brooks is simple and rustic, yet elevated with the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

J greeted us by our names and provided insightful, amiable, and meticulous service. When Caviar and the Foodaholic dream about food J is there. When the Hedonist dreams about food, however, he is strangely always served by the entire Hooters calendar team. Just as Alex and Maria could not get enough of J, he brought more cocktails. Caviar started with her standard Old Fashioned, and those garnished cherries were getting popped like it was going out of style. All the Foodaholic would say when anyone looked in her direction was Don't Ask Don't Tell, and that's exactly what J brought her. An off-the-menu cocktail that takes muddled berries to new heights.

Crispy Beef Belly

To kick-off the EDGE experience, the ravenous bloggers started the best way they know how – with a belly. The Crispy Beef Belly has an alluring smoke that seduces both your nostrils and taste buds. The sweet Carolina BBQ sauce compliments it marvelously, while the outside has a beautiful charred crisp that envelops a soft and flavorful belly meat. The pickled plums were creative and provided an enticing contrast to the belly. It was the proper way to open up the spice meal.

Mahi Mahi

Duck

As a second course, the options included Mahi Mahi, Rib Eye Steak, Duck and Gnocchi.  The Mahi Mahi was sensational and perfectly executed. The flaky fish was fresh, smooth, and served with a crispy skin and succulent middle. A dish like this only proved how well Chefs Aaron Brooks and Jose Gamez master their skills.  Between the acidity from the sweet baby tomatoes, to the silky avocado puree and the crunchy notes from the hearts of palm, it was more flawless than Beyonce.

Black Pepper Gnocchi

The Black Pepper Gnocchi was just as spectacular; cooked to a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, that blended in perfect unison with the country, fresh tomatoes, basil and house-made ricotta. The result produced a moment of silence among the happy bloggers, as images of Italian evenings under a Tuscan sun ravished their thoughts with each satisfying bite.

Chocolate Dessert

Then we had to hold the partition please because, it was about to get better, and by better we mean foodgasmic. The Chocolate Dessert was an eclectic mix of riveting sweet flavors. It was made with a Valrhona carmelia mousse bar which was superb, and a coconut passion fruit gel that was equally potent and tasty. It was served with a captivating banana dulce ice cream that included Valrhona smoked white chocolate We could have eaten a wine barrel full of the banana dulce. The Hedonist was caught licking the plate in a very Four Seasons like fashion. (Please don't try this at home.)

The Hedonist being The Hedonist

Caviar went fruity and ordered the Lychee Panna Cotta which she wishes she ate every day. Refreshing splashes from the Mango Lime Sorbet burst superbly with the smooth Italian delicacy. To make a sweeter ending it was topped with necessary notes of citrus crumble.  Overall, the theme of Miami Spice at EDGE had a sophisticated yet simplistic style.  

Lychee Panna Cotta

If you want to learn culinary skills even Yoda can’t match, Chef Aaron Brooks is hosting a Healthy u Cooking Class this Saturday, September 13th from 2 – 4 PM. You can benefit not only your kitchen game but, also Fit To Fight Miami.  Chef Aaron will demonstrate how he incorporates fresh ingredients from the chef garden, as well as healthy alternatives at EDGE – known for its steakhouse "light" concept that pairs prime cuts of meat with seasonal and lighter side options.  Buy them before they sell out; only 25 people will make the cut! Tickets available here.