Recommendations request for [Florida - Orlando, Cape Canaveral, Miami, Key Largo] trip

[Steve (from DC)]

Here is my rundown of a recent trip to Miami:

Miami Roundup

In visiting family in Miami, I had three places I identified as a top priority to return to. Anything else I encountered would be a bonus. I was fortunate that I got to all three. First was Etzel Itzik, an Israeli deli in North Miami. This tiny spot is as humble as it gets. They quickly placed four dishes on the table as my ‘salad.’ Chickpeas, carrots, pickled vegetables, and corn. All delightful. It was Saturday, and I got the special of the day, cholent. This was a wicked good mess of …

All places are humble except for Maruba which is fine for kids because you can eat outside the restaurant, in a kind of shopping mall that is a stunning architectural gem in downtown Miami. Gorgeous at night.

I would put a high priority on my meal at European Corner for Venezuelan food. But don’t sleep on Rakija in Miami Beach for their pljeskavica. Warning: You may never have to eat again.

My belief is that Cuban food in Miami has long been South-Americanized and does not live up to the memories of my youth.

I did go to a location of El Palacios de los Jugos where you eat outside. It’s a good place for fresh tropical juices and I did very much enjoy an order of steamed yucca with garlic.