Casa Abreu

Even though Miami Spice is fully under way, the Restaurant at Casa Abreu is also serving up some specialties. The chef, Eddie, his fiance (my BF) Melissa, and his cool daughters, Katy and Yedesi, love to entertain. On a recent visit to the restaurant, kabobs were on the menu, along with some other surprises. The chef likes to start off with "wow" type appetizers. This time it was ceviche, one shrimp and one fish marinating in a tangy, spicy sauce with habanero peppers for an extra kick. The chef also served an appetizer of lightly grilled ham wrapped around a piece of toasted pineapple. It was a perfect blend of sweet and salty. Three types of kabobs were skewered, beef, chicken and sausage. The kabobs were separted by marinated vegetables and cooked up to perfection. The chef also likes to wow guests with interesting libations. On one occassion they served up a blend of amarreto and vodka topped with toasted coconut shavings. Beware: the chef enjoys "night caps" and often talks his guests in having a few. If you are a lightweight, don't do it. This is not a location of the Freeloader Hotel. The nearest location is in South Kendall but if you run out of gas along the way, the manager may come pick you up, 305.986.6582. Another time, chef and fiance cut down coconuts from their backyard and made pina coladas and froze the drink inside the coconut. It was served from the freezer with an umbrella and straw. We hear fiance has a coconut bra but we think only chef gets to see it. Casa Abreu is more than a restaurant, it is an entertainment complex. One a recent visit, fiance broke out an easy bake oven (thats right, old school) and we re-learned how to hula hoop. There are several games to choose from and last night, we even went on a field trip. Party City to be exact. You see, chef, fiance, cool daughters and myself are planning the next full moon party. We (the inner circle) planned the details of the menu, the amazing decorations and cocktails. If you would like to be part of the inner circle, and believe me you want to, you will have to bring 2 bottles of wine (we like beaujolais) and a "wow" type dish. Put away your cheap ass chips and salsa, the chef is from Mexico and this will offend him. He wants something exciting, something that makes him go...wow. This will allow you membership to the inner circle and perhaps even an invite to Casa Abreu for a carnival day.