GOURMAND ECLECTIC EATS
With the introduction of Japanese fusion restaurant Ke-uH, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach in Sunny Isles adds to an already impressive roster of dining options (we’re looking at you, Il Mulino New York and Costa Grill.) In an elegant outdoor setting overlooking the beach, executive chef Oscar Noborikawa (of Nobu fame) delivers gastronomic excellence through a diverse tapas-style menu, underscored by imaginative sushi rolls and a mix of traditional and modern izakayas. Can’t-miss items include the salmon truffle pear (truffle poached pear enrobed in delicate slices of salmon crudo and lightly topped with yuzu soy) and the Bea roll, a flavor-rich explosion of tempura shrimp, fried plantain, avocado,
JACKIE KNABBEN
JAPANESE GEM
Clockwise from left: Ke-uH’s tapasstyle offerings; outdoor seating overlooks Sunny Isles Beach; tuna taco
and cream cheese, wrapped in red chili soy paper and crowned with eel sauce and lemon pepper. While it’s easy to keep the small plates coming, save—or make— room for a dessert duo of Oreo tempura with vanilla ice cream and Nutella spring rolls with banana ice cream. You won’t regret it. (acqualinaresort.com) —P.R.
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