1500 Degrees: Gettin’ hot in Eden Roc Hotel

The kitchen’s hot at 1500 degrees, the Eden Roc Hotel’s newest restaurant thanks to stellar Executive Chef PaulaDaSilva’s visionary cooking and menu.It’s well documented that the legendary Eden Roc Hotel, a beacon of Art Deco architecture, is an instantly recognizable spot so the place has to deliver and it does.With seating for 160 indoors and out and a menu that won’t quit, this is a must-see dining spot for anyone visiting Miami. Pork belly tacos, charred brussel sprouts with mustard sauce or whitewater clams in a spicy yellow pepper broth with chorizo are good starters.While featured entrees include fried yellowtail snapper with bok choy and Thai chili sauce and roasted lobster with celery root puree, hearts of palm and Florida carambola sauce. For those who want an all-inclusive experience there are nightly revolving three- and five-course Chef Tasting menus.The Eden Roc is located at 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 305-674-5594. www.1500degreesmiami.com