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Wondering if you hit up Bagel Emporium? I have been going there since the late 1970s.

With aged balsamic vinegar, fresh mozzarella, and roasted red peppers. On a crusty bread sandwich? Sure. Over Arugula as a salad? You betcha.

Porktrocity is my new favorite word.

Ugh, skip the News Cafe. It's an awful tourist trap.

Definitely check out Versailles for the local flavor of Calle Ocho.

Check out Jimbo's on Key Biscayne (Technically Virginia Key) for some true, dirty, gritty, local flair. They have smoked fish out of filthy fridges and canned Heinekens and Bocce Ball courts and brightly painted buses ripe for Photo Shoots. Flipper was filmed here.

There is a local chain called Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill that has amazing Ribs and Fresh Dolphin.

The Big Cheese is a U of M hangout that happens to have homey, red-sauce Italian and the best Garlic Knots I've had in my entire life.

Captain Jim's Seafood is a market and a restaurant. Very Fresh.

Captain's Tavern is also locally owned with its own seafood market and fresh food.

Down towards the Keys (South Dade off of Card Sound Road) is a Roadside Dive called Alabama Jacks. Fresh Conch Fitters, Grouper Sandwiches, Conch Salad, Smoked Fish Dip, Waterfront Seating where you'll see wild manatees and crocodiles swim past. If you go to the top of the bridge, you may see dolphins.

Norman Brothers Produce is an old-style Farm Stand. I can remember when there were actually U-Pick fields and farms behind it. Now there is a deli, rotisserie, bakery, milkshake bar, and more.

AC's Icees at Kennedy Park in Key Biscayne has literally the best Sabrett's Hot Dog I've encountered outside of New York City as well as freshly made Frozen Lemonade and Pina Coladas. Tuna Salad sammies on Pita are great, too.

Knaus Berry Farm in South Dade is run by German Baptists who make fresh baked goods (Cinnamon Rolls to DIE for) and Strawberry Milkshakes from the freshly grown and picked strawberries. Also has a U Pick field. Their produce is all homegrown and fresh and baked goods include Pies, Breads, Rolls, and more.

Oasis on Key Biscayne is a walk-up window Cuban Eatery. Again local, some of the best Cafe Con Leche I've ever had and plenty of daily hot cuban foods, too.

I will post more as I think of them.

Man, I miss miami.

PICK ME! I like Creative Eggs Bene and French Toasts. And, of course, LOX AND BAGELS!

(also: PICK ME!! PICK ME!!)

I love a good benedict, and I make a fantabulous Black Raspberry French Toast Bread Pudding that never fails to please.

With a nice brunch-y cocktail, of course!!

I love a good Benedict. I also make a fabulous BlackBerry French Toast Bread Pudding that is decadent with Vanilla Sauce. Served with a rich, hot cup of Coffee, of course.

Rioja has a very good reputation locally, but I've not had the pleasure yet.

Rock Bottom is a great place to grab craft beers ($3.25 tall ones for happy hour from 3-7pm monday thru thursday. All night monday when any NFL game is on. Also have $5 apps and pizzas.) I love Rock Bottom. It's a chain, but it's a good chain. I've had their Steaks as well and they were delicious.

If you're looking for local specialties, Denver has a fabulous Asian area unlike any other I've seen outside of NYC. South on Federal from Mile High / Downtown area, you'll start to see Japanese, Vietnamese etc. Denver has awesome Dim Sum (Star Kitchen on Mississippi and Federal is by far the best) and there is a joint right near there called Lao Wang Noodle House that has amazing Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) and great homemade Potstickers.

Another "Local" favorite is Rodizio Grill. It's a Brazilian Steakhouse, and it's right down the street from a Fogo de Chao, but I prefer Rodizio over all the other Brazilian Steakhouses I've been to.

There's a good burger place on 16th Street Mall called "H Burger" and although the best burger in Denver is actually about 30 minutes south in a little town called Sedalia at Bud's Bar... it's a bit of a drive. H Burger has quite the local following.

Also wandering downtown, you'll find the Denver Cupcake Truck. Look for it on Facebook and you'll see where it'll be that day.... the cupcakes are incredible.

As for Yelp Reviews, I tend to pay attention to the Elite Members reviews over the random reviews. (Or to reviews written by people with hundreds of decent reviews). (Check mine out at jadydangel.yelp.com )

Hope you have a good time in Denver.

there's a place called Stripburger near the Fashion Mall on the Strip that was packed to the gills every time we walked by... but we never went in.

I spoon it on Greek Yogurt and sprinkle with Granola

So good you had to post the same photo twice?