Long before Miami became a culinary playground, Chef Allen Susser was helping put South Florida on the gastronomic map. Believe it or not - in Loehmanns Plaza!
Known as one of the founding fathers of Floribbean cuisine, alongside the likes of Norman Van Aken, Douglas Rodriguez and Cindy Hutson, the James Beard Award winner’s namesake restaurant, Chef Allen’s, enjoyed a remarkable 25-year run. And while plenty of chefs are chasing the next big thing, Susser has always understood that the best ingredients are often growing right in our backyard. He has the same mantra for the vast array of fish in our sea.
These days he’s taking his love affair with local ingredients outdoors in the 954. This Sunday ritual will feature carefully selected farm produce, artisan purveyors, live jazz and plenty of reasons to arrive hungry. Think tropical produce, artisan breads, local honey and gourmet cheeses, alongside Sunness Street Food creations like Mango BBQ Ribs, Ga…