Have you been to @francescorestaurant_ ? This fine dining Peruvian restaurant reopened on Miracle Mile this month. Francesco previously was part of Coral Gable’s food scene from 2000 to 2018 during which they earned accolades such as Zagat Survey’s best restaurant in South Florida in both 2006 and 2007. With celebrity diners like Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Pitbull, and Juan Luis Guerra, Francesco boasts a rich history and impressive track record spanning over 40 years.
Visit Francesco Coral Gables for its long celebrated exceptional Peruvian and Italian cuisine and timeless elegance.
I recommend:
🥩 Seco de Short Ribs: cilantro based short ribs stewed over 20 hours leaving the meat melting off the bone, served with white rice and beans
🐙 Pulpo a la Parrilla: grilled octopus served with warm chimichurri
🐟 Causa Oriental: Crispy Fish, avocado, potatoes and Togarashi aioli
Paola Mendez is a hypnotherapist, published author, and the curious soul behind Coral Gables Love and The Blogger Union. Her journey didn't start in a clinician's office — it started at age 15, battling a mind that used food to quiet a constant internal critic. After two decades at war with her own subconscious, searching for peace as a self-described "introvert in a loud world," Paola found her way out through hypnotherapy. That same journey pushed her out into the city she loves, discovering the gems hiding in plain sight all around Coral Gables.
Today, she channels both passions into everything she does: helping people quiet their inner critic through her hypnotherapy practice Pao Hypnosis, sharing those subconscious healing tools through her app Mochi Zen, and showcasing the people, places, and flavors that make South Florida worth savoring — one matcha latte at a time. She is also the author of A Taste of Coral Gables, a cookbook featuring recipes from the city's top chefs.
Say hello at info@coralgableslove.com
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