After a few hectic weeks, it was finally time to try out another new restaurant! This time, discovery took me to the Design District. Located on 46th and 2nd Ave, Buena Vista Deli is what I would call a corner bakery, with small tables and chairs in between the multiple showcases of desserts and pastries. The walls are lined up with blackboards, covered in multicolored chalk letters displaying the day's menu. On the side of 46th, BVD has a covered, small terrace that--on a not-so-hot Miami day--is the perfect place to eat. We headed to BVD yesterday at around noon, and after a twenty minute wait (yep, gets a bit full), we were seated on the terrace. One thing I'll say off the bat is that while the waiters/waitresses are very nice, the service is still slow. However, the food is so good I don't mind bearing through it (that much). As we were waiting for the rest of the party to arrive, a whip cream-covered, nutella-lathered, strawberry-topped waffle was set on the table right next to ours. No need to say any appetite I had for lunch was very quickly replaced by the desire to begin the day with a good old-fashioned breakfast--as was everyone else's. The entire table ordered waffles.
Not one of us regretted it. Crunchy on the outside and softer on the inside, with the perfect amount of sugar and sweetness. I can honestly say it tasted like homemade. Apart from the waffles, we ordered a ham and cheese croissant and some coffee. The croissant was just like the waffle, crunchy yet soft. It came with a generous amount of ham and cheese, which was much appreciated! The one thing I wasn't too content with was the coffee, but I suppose I'll just have to order some mimosas next time! I look forward to going back to BVD; I still have to try their paninis, which I hear are the best part of the menu, and their desserts. Also, Buena Vista has several extensions, like their next door restaurant that serves brunch. Looks like I'll be spending some more time in the Design District!
