afterglo - Miami Beach, FL

afterglo

Entering this chic South Beach establishment is like entering another world. One that is healthier, friendlier and more spiritual than the one we now occupy.

Everything seems a little different…because it is. Banquettes, seating 2 to 4 people, surround cozy tables, and mirrored walls from floor to ceiling provide self-viewing, while you watch the other guests enjoying themselves.

Grecian and Egyptian accessories whisper “exotic” but are selected purposefully for their meaning of life. For the more daring, in the center of the room is a raised “bed” for eating with friends inside a 16th century imported antique white marble gazebo.

Designed to be “a celebration of food, drink and all life,” the menu designed by Chef Sandee Birdsong is based on the "The Syntropy Diet," created by owner Dr. Tim Hogle. This diet is founded on the principle that eating is one of life's most fundamental activities and has the power to greatly enhance beauty. Simply put, “syntropy” is an order-enhancing energy force stored in food that increases a body's beautifying benefits.

Believing “food” has healing and regenerative powers is one thing; finding and serving it on a daily basis is another. That is why all foods served here are local, fresh, organic and free range. And most are obtained daily to insure freshness and taste stability.

Meats include bison, antelope, beef, and lamb, all grass fed. The fish variety is wild, not farmed, and the vegetables are not your run-of-the-mill variety. Instead, Chef Sandee dazzles your palate with exotic purple sweet potatoes, burdock, dandelion and watercress.

Loving the opportunity to feel healthier and happier after eating, we made sure to consume as much as possible! Each course was stellar. Among the dishes we loved were the bison appetizer, wild rice with mushrooms, purple sweet potato and a dessert of an exotic chocolate, covered with salt and drizzled with olive oil. Ooh la la!

aflterglo is remarkable in actually delivering what it promises - eat right to feel right! You can always tell when a chef adds a secret ingredient; your food looks and tastes special. It is apparent that each dish here is imbued with something extremely special when it comes from the kitchen of Sandee Birdsong. This ingredient is called love.

afterglo
1200 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
305. 695.1717
http://www.afterglo-restaurant.com