Food trends come and go. So how can you tell which tastes are trending right this minute?
We took a data-driven look at the question, using Yelp to analyze which eateries have been getting a notable increase in attention this month.
To find out who made the list, we looked at Miami businesses on Yelp by category and counted how many reviews each received. Rather than compare them based on number of reviews alone, we calculated a percentage increase in reviews over the past month, and tracked businesses that consistently increase their volume of reviews to identify statistically significant outliers compared to past performance.
Read on to see which spots are sizzling hot, right now.
Latin Cafe 2000
Open since October of last year, this well-established Latin American and Cuban spot is trending compared to other businesses categorized as "Cuban" on Yelp.
Citywide, Cuban spots saw a median 4 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, but Latin Cafe 2000 saw a 22.7 percent increase, maintaining a solid four-star rating throughout. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis Latin Cafe 2000's review count increased by more than 200 percent.
Located at 1053 Brickell Plaza in Brickell, Latin Cafe 2000 offers family-inspired dishes, fresh seafood options and antipasti plates. Try starters like the empanadas or sweet plantains; fill up with sandwiches like the Cubano or pan con bistec; and complement your meal with Cuban coffee, sangria or a glass of fresh juice.
Battubelin
Whether or not you've been hearing buzz about Battubelin, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and pasta, is a hot topic according to Yelp review data.
While businesses categorized as "Italian" on Yelp saw a median 6.6 percent increase in new reviews over the past month, Battubelin bagged a significant 127.3 percent increase in new reviews within that timeframe, maintaining a strong 4.5-star rating.
Open at 749 N.E. 79th St. since January 2019, Battubelin offers Italian staples like pizza, focaccia and pasta dishes with a Miami-style twist — each made in-house. Try the lasagna portofino, pesto gnocchi or the spicy pizza with calabrese pepperoncini and salami.
La Petite Maison
Brickell's La Petite Maison is also making waves. Open since 2017 at 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, the bar and French and Mediterranean spot has seen an 11.5 percent bump in new reviews over the last month, compared to a median review increase of 3.7 percent for all businesses tagged "Bars" on Yelp. Moreover, on a month-to-month basis La Petite Maison's review count increased by more than 260 percent.
La Petite Maison offers French-Mediterranean and Niçoise-inspired cuisine, which pairs well with its extensive selection of wine and varied cocktails. A rotating menu of libations include the cucumber mint sprite, the Havana Negroni, the lavender sour, the espresso martini and the tomatini, reports thirstymag.com. Over the past month, it has maintained a convincing four-star rating among Yelpers.
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
