The Food Gang is set in Surfside, just a few blocks from Bal Harbour Shops, so it's only natural that the French-inspired bistro attracts a mix of older patrons and young professionals for its Sunday Brunch with the Gang. Bartender-waiter Jonathan Raffaele knows just what to pour.

The Mr. and Mrs. Smith ''is a simple, romantic champagne drink,'' Raffaele says. ``It's also perfect for sharing.''

Solo diners can kick back with a rum-based Cool & The Gang.

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The restaurant serves the Mr. and Mrs. Smith in a kinky duo champagne holder from Moet & Chandon, but two simple flutes are fine at home:

• Glass 1: Fill with champagne and a splash of orange juice. Drop in a few fresh raspberries and garnish with an orange wedge.

• Glass 2: Fill with champagne and a splash of Chambord (black raspberry liquor). Add fresh orange bites and a strawberry.

• Cool & The Gang: Combine 2 ounces pineapple rum (Parrot Bay preferred) and splashes of orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a fresh pineapple or orange wedge and cherry.

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The Mr. and Mrs. Smith is $12 and Cool & The Gang $8 at The Food Gang, 9472 Harding Ave., Surfside; 786-228-9292.

-- AURORA RODRIGUEZ

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