Buns & Buns serves up bread-based dishes with gastropub leanings in South Miami

The who: Chef Reuven Sugarman (Toro Toro) goes carb-heavy with Buns & Buns, a funky South Miami spot near Sunset Place.

The concept: A counter-service bread-based pairing menu. One you’re seated, food runners deliver your food and take add-on orders.

The space: A bohemian, loft-like space furnished with international flea market finds like vintage cameras, books and bric-a-brac.

The bread: Seven types, all made in-house, including brioche, pretzel bun, cheese naan, steamed Asian bun and ciabatta. All dishes from the salad and grill sections of the menu are served with a choice of a bun, bread or butter lettuce wrap.

The dishes: Globally-inspired cuisine and craft beers at wallet-friendly prices. Small bites start at $5 and larger plates run $10-$20.

 

Starters include pan de queso, quinoa fritters and roasted heirloom tomato salad with burrata, avocado and watermelon. Grills include tamarind-glazed lamb ribs with pickled cabbage, beer-battered snapper with fontina and sweet potato chips and chicken thighs with black bean sauce.

Dessert brings deep-fried hot chocolate buns with raspberry pomegranate, dark chocolate and vanilla cream sauces and “lost bun” bread pudding with streusel, “drunken” sauce and caramelized pecans.

The bottom line: Bread-based dishes with gastropub leanings at a trendy South Miami spot.

This story was originally published March 2, 2014 at 4:03 AM.