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The Local Craft Food & Drink
Adrianne D'Angelo 

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150 Giralda Ave. Coral Gables FL 33134

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  • American, Contemporary, Gastro Pub
    Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm, Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am
    $$$ $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party
    Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Required
    Meters
Description

Chef Vince Tien uses fresh ingredients from American farms (occasionally local) to fashion a modern-day gastropub menu. The 50-seater has the comfortable feel of an unassuming neighborhood pub that has been around. A chalkboard denotes two dozen domestic and imported craft brews on tap (most $6) -- from"Crisp & Refreshing" (Leffe Blonde Belgian ale) to "Bold & Flavorful" (Brooklyn Brown Ale). Bottled beers and a full stock of liquor are also passed from the bulky mahogany bar. The same chalkboard notes some of the nights' thoughtfully sourced artisanal American cheeses and cured meats, served on wood boards with garnishing accompaniments. Among the options are Tomme from Florida's Winter Park Dairy ($8 each, $20 for three); and country pté from Palmetto Creek in Florida. Other products, such as merguez sausage, are made in house. The Local's strengths are the cheese/charcuterie/beer selections, along with menu items "In a Jar," including potted duck rillette with red wine jam; chicken liver mousse with ham bits and pickled shallots; and dark wedges of grass fed flank steak jerky. Some of the other fare is solid, but execution needs tightening -- there is too much of a hit-or-miss element. Service needs to improve too, but this newcomer has the right idea: honestly sourced bar snacks for Coral Gables.








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  • 2012 | Best Bar Food

    The Local is not only a great little neighborhood bar (it has 24 beers on tap) but also a damn good place to grab a bite. This is not the standard parade of chicken wings and sliders. The menu instead offers a well-thought-out mix of globally influenced dishes dressed in gastropub garb. Seasonal specials are updated daily, and chef de cuisine Vince Tien prefers that the food be procured locally whenever possible. Florida grouper is deep-fried for a traditional take on fish 'n' chips ($14)... More »

Dinner
Snacks
$7.00
Jerky In A Jar
grass fed beef, soy & gochujang
$7.00
Salt Cod Chicharon
parsley aioli
$6.00
Three Snacks
sesame-walnuts, olives & smoked almonds
$7.00
House Made Cuban Crackers
pimento cheese & “ham pate”
$6.00
Warm Bread In A Bag
parker house rolls, vaca frita, bread & butter radishes & bone marrow butter
Charcuterie
Served With Daily Pickles
Each $10.00
3 For $26.00
Mollinari Fennel Salami
Each $10.00
3 For $26.00
Chicken Liver Mousse
Each $10.00
3 For $26.00
La Quercia Coppa
Each $10.00
3 For $26.00
Potted Pork Rillete
American Artisan Chesses
Served With Daily Mostarda
Each $8.00
3 For $20.00
Cypress Gove
humboldt fog, california
Each $8.00
3 For $20.00
Haystack
hard goat cheese, colorado
Each $8.00
3 For $20.00
Winter Park Dairy
tomme, florida
Each $8.00
3 For $20.00
Rogue Creamery Oregonzola
blue cheese, oregon
Farm
$12.00
The Local Caesar Salad
romaine, white anchovies, fresh bacon, parmesan & caesar dressing
$12.00
Tomato Salad
cucumber, heart of palm, orange, basil, ricotta salata & meyer lemon vinaigrette
$13.00
Frisee
lake meadows egg, lamb lardoons, pickled shallots, smoked almonds & sherry wine vinaigrette
$14.00
Grilled Octopus
wild arugula, summer beans, pepperoncini and romesco
$12.00
Roquette
mozzarella, barley, brocolini, radishes and herb vinaigrette
Plates
$14.00
Palmetto Farms Pork
belly, spare rib, pickled peach, fennel, mint & peanut brittle
$8.00
Fried Clams
smoked pimenton aioli, dill & lemon-caper relish
$10.00
Chicken Wings
cancha corn, korean chili powder & lime crema
$12.00
Buffalo Style Sweetbreads
blue cheese, chayote, green apple & celery leaves
$8.00
Squid Ink Meatballs
pork meatballs, puffed rice, romesco sauce & coriander leaves
Sides
$5.00
Anson Mills Grits
crispy hock & mushroom jus
$5.00
Malanga Tater Tots
cheese curds & oxtail gravy
$5.00
Sautéed Brocolini
hollandaise & bonito flakes
$5.00
Roasted Pumpkin
romesco & charred scallion oil
Sea
 
Today’s Oysters
green apple mignonette & charred tomato cocktail sauce
$16.00
Mussels & Fries
pbr, garlic, lemon, fennel, leeks & chervil
$18.00
Local Shrimp
anson mills grits, scallions, confit tomato & smoked hock broth
$14.00
“fish & Chips”
fried grouper cheeks, hand -cut fries, malt vinegar & tartar sauce
Land
$14.00
Handcrafted Burger
limited availability.meyer all natural beef, cheddar, benton farms ham, onion, b&b pickles, house brioche bun & the local bbq sauce
$24.00
Crispy Korobuta Pork Shank
maduro brown ale, smoked turnip puree, brussels sprouts & grainy mustard jus
$26.00
Flatiron Steak
bone marrow butter, mushrooms, crispy potato tart & bordelaise
$16.00
Roasted Chicken Thighs-
dumplings, green olive, preserved lemon, fennel sausage & herb broth
$16.00
Oxtail Pasta
rigatoncini, pea tendrils, fried bread and pecorino
Sweets
$6.00
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
dry fruits, toasted nuts, local honey and bacon brittle
$6.00
Saffron Crème Brulee
caramel granny smith apples, sesame streusel and vanilla ice cream
$6.00
Chocolate-cinnamon Pot De Crème
candied pineapple, lime, toasted marshmallows and caramel popcorn
$6.00
Local Rice Pudding
dulce de leche, paprika merenguito and lychee
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