Dale Talde's top 10 things to eat in Miami

Dale Talde is chef-owner of the new Talde in Miami Beach and a former Top Chef competitor. He’ll be appearing at the Meatopia and Lucky Chopsticks events at this month’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Here are his favorite things to eat around town: 

1. Byblos

Sujuk Pide and Yogurt Baked Fluke. 

1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-508-5041

2. Red the Steakhouse

For when I want to eat until it hurts.

119 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-534-3688

3. Seagrape

Black Pepper Carbonara or the Seagrape Burger.

4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-605-1043

4. Yardbird 

The Elvis Pancake at brunch. 

1600 Lenox Ave., Miami Beach; 305-538-5220

5. Le Zoo

Shellfish Tower. 

9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour; 305-602-9663

6. Macchialina

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio. 

820 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; 305-534-2124

7. Flanigan’s

Best Loaded Nachos in Miami. 

9516 Harding Ave., Surfside; 305-867-0099

8. Pubbelly

Dates Avec Chorizo. Just flawless.

1418 20th St., Miami Beach; 305-532-7555

9. Mandolin Aegean Bistro

Köpoglu: stuffed potato, zucchini and peppers with tomato garlic yogurt. 

4312 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-576-6066

10. Palacio de los Jugos

Pork, any way! 

1551 SW 27th Ave., Miami; 305-982-8734

Evan S. Benn is Miami Herald Food Editor: @EvanBenn

This story was originally published February 7, 2016 at 8:02 PM.