Florida Trendy Neighborhood Is Among The Most Expensive

We are well aware that the cost of living, especially in major markets, has been on the rise. Yet many big cities still have unique characteristics that set them apart. Architectural Digest recently combined these two factors to create a list of the most expensive trendy city areas, and a Florida neighborhood was named.

There's good news to this and not-so-good news. To start, the Wynwood, Miami area featured here, has a traditional charm to it. It combines that comfortable, neighborly feel, yet it's modern enough to draw in residents from all over. The bad news is that it is very pricey.

"Living in the trendiest neighborhoods in the United States often means you’ll have to forgo a walk-in closet, designated parking space, and even an in-unit washer and dryer," the article states.

However, in order to determine the lifestyle cost in these trendy cities, Architectural Digest assumed the residents still had enough cash (after living expenses) to have fun. Therefore, they assumed the average resident would splurge on certain habits. This includes attending shows, art exhibits, local coffee shops, and restaurants weekly.

To be exact, Architectural Digest found that you need a salary of $97,200 to afford monthly rent. This would enable you to partake in the aforementioned neighborhood activities. Perhaps the most interesting factor is that 31% of a Wynwood resident's income would go towards entertainment if you went out to dinner, grabbed coffee, and went to shows weekly. Aside from the average $2,430 monthly rent, this report estimates a dinner for one in the Wynwood is roughly $46.

This trendy neighborhood in Florida that was considered one of the more expensive areas, was only joined by Old Fourth Ward in Atlanta, representing the southern region of the country. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, ranked number one with a $170,000 annual salary needed.

Do you want fries with that? Tasting Table recently published a list of restaurants with the best French Fries in the country and two New Florida establishments were named.

"From high-end steakhouses and neighborhood brasseries' to fast food restaurants and even grocery store freezer aisles, fried spuds can be found in just about every type of restaurant or shop across the country," Tasting Table explains. Their feature is specific to non-fast food restaurants.

French Fries are always a fan-favorite whether a side dish, an appetizer, or just a snack. They come in all shapes and sizes. Shoe strings crispy versions, thick-cut steak fries, seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and even tater tots (are those considered fries, though?).

In a 2019 story published by the Daily Meal, they discussed unique facts on French Fries in America. Two of the most fascinating have to do with McDonald's. "Approximately 7 percent of the potatoes grown in the U.S. meet the same fate: they become McDonald's french fries," they said. They later stated that this fast food chain sells one-third of the French Fries consumed in the United States.

French Fries are like music. They are a common bond, and they are subjective. What one person prefers may be completely different from another. Better yet, both choices are correct.

For example, Best Things Florida released their list of best French Fries in the Sunshine State. It is completely different from Tasting Table's. However, Tasting Table went and explored all corners of the country to crown their French Fry kings.

The two restaurants in Florida that were recognized for having some of the best French Fries in the country serve two very different styles. One of them is part of a restaurant that has expanded to other markets. The other is served in a restaurant where fries compliment BBQ.

Located on 2727 Indian Creek Dr. in Miami Beach, Broken Shaker has fries that are so good, they even get their own line item on the menu. These are Shawarma Fries, served with Harissa ketchup. You can order them on their own or have the fries paired with any of their burgers or sandwiches. Although Broken Shaker does also have restaurants in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Madrid, their menus show a some different takes on their hand-cut fries in certain markets. For example, Los Angeles has Carne Asada fries. New York and Miami both have the Shawarma recipe.

"In terms of meaty all-American food pairings, french fries go just as well with barbecue as they do with burgers," Tasting Table exclaims. The Polite Pig is located in Disney Springs. They describe their menu by saying, "Our menu is inspired by the best seasonal food that Florida has to offer, bringing new twists to local flavors and BBQ." They serve waffle fries with a polite rub. They can be selected as a side to any dish or in a giant platter to accompany your catering order. In addition, sweet potato tots are on the menu as well.