SoFlo has no scarcity of nice locations to eat and in case you’re like us, you discover a few of them on social media, because of a ton of proficient native foodie influencers. Deco’s Alex Miranda caught up with a rising Instagram star who simply gained’t put down the fork.
It’s possible you’ll bear in mind Melissa Marrero Rodriguez as an area television reporter. However Mel has made the transition to bonafide influencer, not sharing her nice love of all: Dinner. Nicely, her husband too, however…meals.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez is hungry.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “I’m obsessive about meals, service and environment.”
However particularly at Motek in Coral Gables.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: I can’t wait so that you can strive it. It’s Mediterranean. I actually can come right here only for the hummus.”
Alex Miranda: “I heard concerning the hummus.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “And the bread so creamy, proper? Take a look at that.”
Only one restaurant the rising meals influencer has posted about on her widespread Instagram account: All the time Hungry Mel, the place the TV reporter-turned-social media star showcases…Oh.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “That is the raised burger. It’s made with lamb. It’s minimize up into small little items, excellent for social media so that you don’t make a multitude.”
Scorching spots in South Florida.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “It began off once I was a reporter for eight years, I had a foodie section. Folks would DM me. ‘What restaurant is that? I need to go?’ And that’s once I determined, ‘OK, I want to start out All the time Hungry Mel.’”
Together with Caracas Bakery, additionally within the Gables, the place you simply may see a Jonas Brother.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “Jesus, I heard that Joe Jonas loves coming right here. What does he get?”
Jesus Brazon: Usually, he will get a Cachito and low, however he likes all the things from the place.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “So what do we’ve in entrance of us?”
Jesus Brazon: “Proper now you’ve got the Golfeados, which is our model of the morning bun and we’ve a plain croissant and the well-known Cachita we make in-house.”
Alex Miranda: “Thanks a lot for bringing me right here.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “Caracas is an area gem in Coral Gables. They really simply opened their new location right here.”
Alex Miranda: “I haven’t realized the consuming cute half, but.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “Positively not.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “My husband and I do loads of date nights. We go to lunch. My household and I as effectively. If it’s a brand new restaurant coming to South Florida, publicists or restaurant homeowners attain out to me to go test it out.”
Her good-looking husband, Javi, is a follower favourite.
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “I solely publish eating places that we each get pleasure from.”
Video: “We ordered the Prosciutto and Stracciatella. A should at Luca. So good. Now we’re at Consuming Home the place they’ve a Una Vodka drink known as the Put up-it Notice.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “They’re spending their cash, and so I need to ensure I ship them to the best locations. We movie, after which I’m going house, write the story and put it collectively. Truthfully, you simply want a telephone, a light-weight, a tripod and a husband like Javi.”
Or not less than a buddy.
Alex Miranda: “We gotta get a much bigger chew than that, Melissa. Come on!”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “It’s vertical now.”
Alex Miranda: “oh, it’s vertical now. Okay, received it!”
Alex Miranda: “Wow, that appears good.”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “OK, that’s somewhat, somewhat too shut.”
Alex Miranda: “Hey guys, welcome to…”
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “Alex. What are you doing?’
But additionally has this recommendation for up and comers,
Melissa Marrero Rodriguez: “Be passionate. That’s so essential. Put up persistently. 3 times per week, after which attempt to each single day. After I movie one thing and I’m like, so pleased and enthusiastic about it, I can’t wait to see what folks assume. So it makes me actually, actually pleased.”
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