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THEY’RE SERVING BOTH AT TONGUE & CHEEK Take us on a national and international tour Chef DeRosa, we beg you.Adventurous foodies and comfort hounds alike should flock to Tongue & Cheek opening in a few weeks in SoBe’s SoFi (say that fast three times).And yes DeRosa and his kitchen posse plan to serve tongue (of the smoked variety) as well as cheek on the menu (the name’s no accident here). There could also be Asian as well as Spanish influenced dishes from his travels.There are hints about braised meats thrown into the ten-item daily menu with an accompanying dozen snack bar items.Enjoy the snacks along with a signature cocktail at the long bar that’s staying from the former space. That’s where you’ll sneak a peek at the open kitchen and perhaps see pastry chef Ricardo Torres preparing some of his famous scratch-made peeps for dessert. Or perhaps drink and dine on the intimate patio they’re planning.Anything’s possible at this place and DeRosa’s sure to keep it interesting so prepare to be surprised by his many inspirations.TONGUE & CHEEKTANDCMIAMI.COM (link: http://tandcmiami.com/)431 WASHINGTON AVE., MIAMI BEACHParking: StreetScene: Adventurous and comfort food foodies alikeBest Bets: Braised meats; snack bar bites; homemade dessertsHot Seat: Intimate patio with signature cocktail in handNearby: Story; SoFi Lounge Bar; Abraxas Lounge