« The Golden Local Debates » organisé par la NBC (Miami) pour élire le meilleur Mojito par vote sur internet a été gagné au début du mois par Tap Tap Restaurant, le fameux restaurant haïtien situé à Miami Beach, avec son Haitian Mojito à base de Rhum Barbancourt 5 étoiles. Le restaurant, ouvert en 1994 par la cinéaste américaine Katheline Kean, sert de porte-drapeaux à la présence haïtienne à South Beach. Avec son tap tap garé devant l'entrée, ses murs recouverts de fresques de peintres haïtiens, ses spectacles du jeudi et du samedi où souvent on retrouve Manno Charlemagne et ses plats inspirés de la cuisine haïtienne, Tap Tap avait besoin de cette distinction pour rehausser sa carte. Ce nouveau titre rentre dans la longue liste des distinctions, trophées et médailles obtenus par Barbancourt depuis 1862.
The battle for best mojito in Miami rages on, with the Florida Room holding a comfortable lead over underdog Tap Tap Restaurant.
Less than a week [beginning of may] remains in the head-to-head matchup between the two establishments, with the coveted Golden Local award on the line. In one corner sits the underdog, Tap tap, the 15-year-old authentic Haitian restaurant with some funky flair.
Less than a week [beginning of may] remains in the head-to-head matchup between the two establishments, with the coveted Golden Local award on the line. In one corner sits the underdog, Tap tap, the 15-year-old authentic Haitian restaurant with some funky flair.
Tap Tap General Manager Gary Sanon-Jules says his Mojito, fueled by Barbancourt Rum, is the king of Miami Mojitos. "We take personal pride in our rum and 100 percent sugar cane," Sanon-Jules said.
The Florida Room's signature Bacardi Rum Mojito will be tough to beat, especially served within the confines of the plush Delano. Delano Mixologist John Lermayer thinks his perfect mix of lime juice and Bacardi sets his Mojito apart from all challengers. "We really love classic cocktails and we really love cocktail culture," Lermayer said.
Voters are weighing in on the debate at nbcmiami.com, touting their choices for top mojito.
"A real Mojito must be made with Bacardi. Anything else is just an imitation," Florida Room supporter CoutureCuisine said.Not so fast say Tap Tap Room backers.
"A real Mojito must be made with Bacardi. Anything else is just an imitation," Florida Room supporter CoutureCuisine said.Not so fast say Tap Tap Room backers.
"Rum Barbancourt from Haiti makes all the difference, no soda, pure cane sugar, nothing gets better than this," Felipe said.
TAP-TAP
Want some Caribbean flavor with SoBe flair? Try Tap Tap -- a funky, off-the-beaten-path, authentic Haitian restaurant. Tap Tap, founded in 1994 by American documentary filmmaker Katherine Kean, is a cherished local institution located on Fifth Street in South Beach. Every inch of the Haitian Restaurant is painted in vibrant island colors, and the atmosphere is always exciting. While Tap-Tapping your feet to live music (Thursdays & Saturdays), wash down the delicious dishes with the house's legendary “Haitian Mojito” with 5-star Barbancourt.
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