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| Cuisine | Haitian | ||
| Hours | Mon-Thurs 5-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-midnight; Sun 5-10pm | ||
| Address | 819 5th St | ||
| Location | Between Jefferson and Meridian aves. next to the Shell station, South Beach | ||
| Reservations | Reservations accepted | ||
| Phone | 305/672-2898 | ||
| Prices | Main courses $6-$20 | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| Season | Closed in July | ||
Frommer's Review
The whole place looks like an overgrown tap tap, a brightly painted jitney common in Haiti. Every inch is painted in vibrant neon hues (blue, pink, purple, and so on), and the atmosphere is always fun. It's where the Haiti-philes and Haitians, from journalists to politicians, hang out. The lanbi nan citron, a tart, marinated conch salad, is perfect with a tall tropical drink and maybe some lightly grilled goat tidbits, which are served in a savory brown sauce and are less stringy than typical goat dishes. Another super-satisfying choice is the pumpkin soup, a rich brick-colored purée of subtly seasoned pumpkin with a dash of pepper. An excellent salad of avocado, mango, and watercress is a great finish. Soda junkies should definitely try the watermelon soda. For the ethnophobic, there's a rather tasty vegetable stew, but I strongly recommend the goat -- it tastes just like chicken.
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