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And while pig works well at Pubbelly’s original gastropub and even its sushi bar (see: pork belly and fried clam roll), the other white meat rises to new levels in this French-inspired kitchen. L’echon Brasserie: “Pork deliciously lurks around every corner of L’echon Brasserie in the new Hilton Cabana Miami Beach. Its new chef, James Beard Award winner Christopher Lee, doesn’t disappoint traditionalists, but he courts new fans with modern, homespun adaptations that counterbalance the opulence of the legendary spot.” Reviewed in July 3.5 stars.

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The Forge: “With 46 years of dining history, a $2.7 million wine cellar and a notorious past filled with New York wiseguys and tabloid-worthy pop stars, The Forge is like a classic movie you relish revisiting, even though you know the ending. Portions are thankfully petite and prices are correspondingly reasonable.” Reviewed in May 3.5 stars. Squid ink carnaroli risotto from Piedmont is subtle perfection with its cubes of squid, bacon, tomato and chervil microgreens, while a fennel-laced seafood stew with meaty prawns, tomato and softshell crab is a delight. Traymore: “Located inside the Metropolitan by COMO, the Traymore presents food that is appealing and approachable without gobs of pork belly, foie gras or caviar to make it so.

Mina and his talented chef de cuisine, Thomas Griese, pull off a spectacular dining experience.” Reviewed in January 3.5 stars. The real stunner came by way of a red curry broth that supported a rice cake with baby shrimp cake, a plump scallop and a large fillet of red snapper with nicely crisped skin. We chose a tableside preparation of scotch-bonnet-flecked tuna tartare and pine nuts as well as a duo of ceviches with diced octopus in a coconut foam and pompano in bracing Key lime marinade.

Michael Mina 74: “Everything we tasted was exceptional, but my favorites came from the sea.