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Two of The Most Expensive Sushi Restaurants in the U.S. Are Here In Florida

By Joe Winner April 21st
(Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Nobu Restaurants)

When it comes to sushi it’s pretty simple. If you want great sushi, it’s not gonna be cheap. Sure, you can get ok rolls at Publix, but great? No. The best  I’ve had in Fort Myers is probably DaRuMa. And then I’d put Blu Sushi a close second. When Hulk Hogan was in town, we went to Blu Sushi. I’d take either one. But if you really want to pay up for sushi. You make the drive to Miami.

Food & Wine ranked the most expensive sushi in the United States and 2 Miami spots made it into their top 5. And by their account, the sushi is well worth the price you’ll pay. Is the sushi worth the 2 hour drive from Southwest Florida to Miami? it might be.

Coming in at number 4 on their list is Naoe. Naoe is located on the Brickell Key just off downtown Miami. According to Food & Wine “Chef Kevin Cory serves just 16 guests per night: two seatings of eight guests each.” For dinner, it’s a  Chef’s Choice menu at $280 per person plus 20% service charge and sales tax. It’s a whole night, too. Allow 2 to 3 hours for dinner. Also, they don’t substitute for allergies. You get what the chef makes. Reservations are required and I suggest you plan well in advance.

 

The other Miami Sushi to make the list comes in at number 5 on their list.

The multi city Nobu. Nobu is on Collins Avenue on Miami’s South Beach. Nobu has an event coming up,  special guest, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Saturday, May 6th from 8:00-11:00PM $295.00 + Tax Per Person. I suggest a stroll along the Miami Beach Walk after dinner.

A pricey night out at roughly $300 a person, but I am a fan a chef’s choice menus. And the locations of those two restaurants are perfect. Close enough to downtown Miami but away from the noise.

 

Florida Has 2 of the Best Neighborhoods in America

Florida has some great spots to live. As it turns out, two of those areas are among the very best neighborhoods to live in America.

This is according to a new study reported by Niche. According to the publication, “The ‘Best Places to Live’ ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area. This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area.” The two most important factors, according to the states on Niche.com’s website, are the higher education rate and the cost of living grade.”

Niche.com adds, “The same methodology is used to produce the Overall Niche Grade for each ranked place.” They also got statistics mainly from the U.S. Census, and those stats “represent the most recent data available.” What’s nice about this study is that they used actual numbers and facts, instead of just going by reviews or a vibe. They add that, “All Niche reviews and data are scored and standardized so that each place is comparable. We then assign each place to a cohort based on population and urban clustering.”

So, which Florida neighborhoods made the cut? Check out the top 10 list below of the best neighborhoods in America. You’ll spot the Florida ones on the list. In addition, you’ll see plenty of other good neighborhoods in America to check out on this list. Find the full report here.

  • 10. Great Neck Gardens, Long Island, New York

    Great Neck Gardens is No. 10 on this list. But, it’s also the No. 1 best place to live in New York, according to Niche. It’s a suburb of New York City.

    Living in Great Neck Gardens

    Great Neck Gardens is a suburb of New York City with a population of 1,258. Great Neck Gardens is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Great Neck Gardens offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

  • 9. Devon, Pennsylvania

    Devon is the No. 9 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. It’s a beloved suburb of Philadelphia.

    Living in Devon

    Devon is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 1,981. Devon is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Devon offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Devon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

  • 8. North Quarter, Florida

    North Quarter is the No. 8 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. But, it’s the No. 1 best neighborhood to live in Orlando.

    Living in North Quarter

    North Quarter is a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida with a population of 1,445. North Quarter is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in North Quarter offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.

  • 7. Cambridgeport, Massachusetts

    Cambridgeport is the No. 7 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. But, it’s the No. 1 best neighborhood to live in in the Cambridge area.

    Living in Cambridgeport

    Cambridgeport is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a population of 10,634. Cambridgeport is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Cambridgeport offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cambridgeport there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

  • 6. City Center, California

    City Center is the No. 6 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. However, it’s the No. 1 best neighborhood to live in the Santa Monica area.

    Living in City Center

    City Center is a neighborhood in Santa Monica, California with a population of 4,103. City Center is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in City Center offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes.

  • 5. Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania

    Penn Wynne is the No. 5 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. But, it’s the No. 1 best place to retire in all of Pennsylvania.

    Living in Penn Wynne

    Penn Wynne is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 6,226. Penn Wynne is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Penn Wynne offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes.

  • 4. Hyde Park, Florida

    Hyde Park is the No. 9 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. But, it’s the No. 1 best neighborhood to live in all of Tampa.

    Living in Hyde Park - Spanishtown Creek

    Hyde Park - Spanishtown Creek is a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida with a population of 2,473. Hyde Park - Spanishtown Creek is in Hillsborough County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Hyde Park - Spanishtown Creek offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes.

  • 3. Ardmore, Pennsylvania

    Ardmore is the No. 3 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. It’s also the No. 2 best suburb to live in America.

    Living in Ardmore

    Ardmore is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 14,391. Ardmore is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Ardmore offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Ardmore there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

  • 2. Colonial Village, Virginia

    Colonial Village is the No. 2 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. It’s also the No. 1 best neighborhoods to live in the Arlington area.

    Living in Colonial Village

    Colonial Village is a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia with a population of 2,895. Colonial Village is in Arlington County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. In Colonial Village, most residents rent their homes. In Colonial Village there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

  • 1. Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania

    Chesterbrook is the No. 1 neighborhood in America to raise family, according to Niche. It’s also the No. 1 best overall place to live in America! It’s a suburb of Philadelphia.

    Living in Chesterbrook

    Chesterbrook is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 5,457. Chesterbrook is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Chesterbrook offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chesterbrook there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

  • Source

    2023 Best Places to Live in America

    Ranking of Top 100 places to live in U.S. based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.

Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen.

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