The List: Meat Market chef Sean Brasel

Meat Market, a mainstay on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach since 2008, has just opened a Palm Beach location, following a 2013 expansion to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Needless to say, executive chef Sean Brasel keeps busy. Here’s where Brasel eats on rare nights off: 

1. Lure Fishbar

Branzino. I love Josh Capon’s take on seafood. 

1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-4550. 

2. Shikany

Have you seen their Instagram? Every dish is a work of art.

251 NW 25th St., Miami; 305-573-0690.

3. MC Kitchen

Garganelli with Housemade Sausage. 

4141 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-456-9948.

4. Sugarcane

Timon Balloo serves an amazing Beef Tataki.

3252 NE First Ave., Miami; 786-369-0353.

5. Basil Park

Love the Lasagna. 

17608 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach; 305-705-0004.

6. Estiatorio Milos 

Octopus is always a good choice; I love the lunch menu.

730 First St., Miami Beach; 305-604-6800.

7. Oishi Thai

Oyster Cocktail with Uni.

14841 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami; 305-947-4338.

8. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Michael Schwartz pushed the Miami local farm-to-table scene; as a chef, I have to thank him.

130 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-573-5550.

9. Nobu

Always an amazing treat.

1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-695-3232.

10. Cantina la Veinte

Mushroom Quesadilla: to die for. 

495 Brickell Ave., Miami; 786-623-6135.

This story was originally published November 6, 2014 at 8:11 PM.