Thursday, December 2, 2010

Red Light Celebrates Art Basel Festival!



Red Light Late Night

ART / FOOD / MUSIC

Kitchen open until 1am Thursday - Saturday
offering our signature Art Basel Cocktail

"Dali Grapefruit Trip" Vodka Martini for $7
Basel After Hours Munchies for $7


DJ David Muriel spinning all night long Thursday-Saturday.

Sunday opening early 4pm, serving delicious bites all day.

Location:
7700 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33138



"DALI GRAPEFRUIT TRIP" Vodka Martini

Shrimp Stuffed Chayote!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Red light Dinner October 24

Soup:
fresh blue crab-seafood gumbo. (honor the Gulf) 8
October butternut squash & toasted almond cream. 6

Salads:
spinach salad, poached “pullet organic eggs”, carmelized
vidalia onions and house smk. bacon. 7

“forget September” organic greens, grilled pears, feta
apple julienne & almonds. 8

Specialties:
oyster pie on bed of cash green spinach. 8

guajillo scented, lime sautéed, fish enchilada topped
white cheddar and gringo mole. 12

red smoker fish dip & flat bread. 6

citrus steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crispy plantain chips. 8/16

bbq Shrimp & dip bread. 9/17

big easy stuffed “mirliton” in bayou-bay fume. 8

kris’s hand rub, spicy smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw. 10/18

chargrilled hanger steak, onions, peppers, tomatoes
& rosemary demi glace. (with choice of side) 18

Fish
Fish creole, lime zucchini & scallion grits. 16

Pan sauté snapper lime mojo sauce, steamed
green veg & calabazza hash. 18

Sandwiches: all sandwiches served with potatoes or grits.
cheeses ( on 9 grain)

apple wood, bacon & fontina 9
spicy shrimp & tomato with gruyere-cheddar mix 12
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7
red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9

Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

sides (4)
mac & cheese, steamed veg, house potatoes
house potatoes, grits

mixed spirits:
guava-lime chiller (Barbancourt )
saserac ya’ll big and easy…
vodka lemonade
Jamaican ginger beer highball sting!

infusions (6)
pineapple, guava, allspice leaf house rum
pear, ginger, orange twist house vodka

grape juice
red-ish
Red of the momemt (ask server) 7/24
Little Roo, Merlot, Austrailia. 8/26
Blackstone, Pinot Noir, California 09 9/30
Los Cantos, Torremilanos, Spain 06 13/44

Blanco
Little penguin, Chardonnay, Austraiia 09 7/24
Barefoot chardonnay, California 09 8/30

Nessa Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain /44

Beer: some fancy…some not…
Amstel Light 5
Red Stripe 6
Pabst Blue Ribbon 5
Peroni 7

Regional Beverages (soft) $2.75
Ginger beer Goya (Guava Juice)
Jumex (Pear Juice) Goya (Mango Juice)
Manzana (Apple) soda Jamaican cream soda

Friday, October 8, 2010

Red Light Dinner 10/11–10/17

Soup:
fresh blue crab-seafood gumbo. (honor the Gulf) 8
October butternut squash & toasted almond cream. 6

Salads:
spinach salad, poached “pullet organic eggs”, carmelized
vidalia onions and house smk. bacon. 7

“forget September” organic greens, grilled pears, feta
apple julienne & almonds. 8

Specialties:
oyster pie on bed of cash green spinach. 8

scented, lime sautéed, fish enchilada topped
white cheddar and gringo mole. 12

red smoker fish dip & flat bread. 6

steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crispy chips. 8/16

bbq Shrimp & dip bread. 9/17

easy stuffed “mirliton” in bayou-bay fume. 8

kris’s hand rub, spicy smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw. 10/18

chargrilled hanger steak, onions, peppers, tomatoes
& rosemary demi glace. (with choice of side) 18

Fish
Burnt orange grilled mahi-mahi, sugar snap peas &
coconut jasmine rice. 17

Fish creole, lime zucchini & scallion grits. 16

Pan sauté snapper lime mojo sauce, steamed
green veg & calabazza hash. 18

Sandwiches: all sandwiches served with potatoes or grits.
cheeses ( on 9 grain)

apple wood, bacon & fontina 9
smoked salmon, braised leeks, spinach & goat cream ch. 12
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7
red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9

Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

sides (4)
mac & cheese, steamed veg, house potatoes
coconut rice, grits

mixed spirits:
guava-lime chiller (Barbancourt )
saserac ya’ll big and easy…
vodka lemonade
Jamaican ginger beer highball sting!

infusions (6)
pineapple, guava, allspice leaf house rum
pear, ginger, orange twist house vodka

grape juice
red-ish
Red of the momemt (ask server) 7/24
Higueruela, Grenache, Alamansa, 08 8/26
Los Cantos, Torremilanos, Spain 06 13/44

Blanco
White of the moment (ask server) 7/24
Fuente Milano, verdejo-viura, Spain 09 8/30
Nessa Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain /44

Beer: some fancy…some not…
Amstel Light 5
Red Stripe 6
Prestige 6
Pabst Blue Ribbon 5
Peroni 7

Regional Beverages (soft) $2.75
Ginger beer Goya (Guava Juice)
Jumex (Pear Juice) Goya (Mango Juice)
Manzana (Apple) soda Jamaican cream soda

Friday, September 24, 2010

Work Day To Construct the Mid-Beach Community Gardner at Pinetree Park


You are cordially invited to join the Mid Beach Community
Garden Committee, other residents of Miami Beach and the
team fromthe Parks and Recreation Department on

Sunday, September 26, 2010, from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
to help build the Mid-Beach Community Garden
at Pinetree Park, 4400 Pinetree Drive.

Red Light Dinner 9/27-10/2

soup:
old Miami conch chowder. 7
fresh blue crab-seafood gumbo. (honor the Gulf) 8

salads:
spinach salad, poached “pullet organic egg”, carmelized vidalia
onions and house smk. bacon. 7
“u need to eat better,” greens salad. Mizuna, arugula sorrel, cucumbers,
goat cheese & lemon vinaigrette. 8


specialties
oyster pie on bed of cash green spinach. 8
little red smoker fish dip & flat bread. 6
citrus steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crisp plantain chips. 8/16
spiny lobster stuffed chayote squash in bay laurel broth. (don’t forget Haiti) 14
bbq Shrimp & dip bread. /17
Kris’s hand rub, spicy smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw. 10/18
Oxtail this season’s figs and toast.
chargrilled churasco steak, onions, peppers & tomatoes. (with choice of side) 18

Fish
Tides are changin, Haulover, Mahi Mahi, guava lime grilled, sugar peas & coconut rice. 18
Pasilla & peppers Fish creole, lime zucchini & grits. 16
Sunshine Snapper, orange mojo sauce, sunburst squash & calabazza hash. 17


Sandwiches: all sandwiches served with potatoes or red beans.
grill cheeses ( on 9 grain)
apple wood, bacon & fontina 9
Louisiana bbq chicken & sharp cheddar. 11
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7

red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9
Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

sides ( 4)
mac & cheese, steamed veg, house potatoes
basmati rice, red beans, grits

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Red Light Dinner Menu 9/20-9/26

soup:
“honor the Gulf coast” Atlantic seafood Gumbo. 5/9
Island red bean, toasted corn and lime sour cream. 6
golden Crab bisque with Julia’s biscuits. 8

salads:
spinach salad, poached egg, carmelized Vidalia onions house smk. bacon. 7
“fruit blown off da tree” mango, lychee, almonds, arugula & goat cheese. 8

specialties
oyster pie on bed of cash green spinach. 8
little red smoker fish dip & flat bread. 6
citrus steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crisp plantain chips. 8/16
pear glazed Quail and scallion bacon grits. 14
bbq Shrimp & dip bread. /17
Kris’s hand rub, spicy smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw. 10/18
Oxtail this season’s figs and toast.
chargrilled churasco steak, onions, peppers & tomatoes. (with choice of side) 18

Fish
Snapper sauté veronique (white grape-velouté) almond rice & steamed spinach. 17
Hoja santo leaf wrapped Corvina Creole, basmati rice & lime zucchini. 16
1st of the Season Spiny Lobster key lime-pan roast “on the half shell”,
calabazza hash and string beans. 18

Sandwiches: all sandwiches served with potatoes or red beans.
grill cheeses ( on 9 grain)
apple wood, bacon & fontina 9
Louisiana bbq chicken & sharp cheddar. 11
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7

red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9
Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

sides ( 4)
mac & cheese, steamed veg, house potatoes
basmati rice, red beans, grits

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Red Light Dinner 9/13-9/19

soup:
“honor the Gulf coast” Atlantic seafood Gumbo. 5/9
Island red bean, toasted corn and lime sour cream. 6

salads:
spinach salad, poached egg, carmelized Vidalia onions house smk. bacon. 7
“fruit blown off da tree” mango, lychee, almonds, baby & goat cheese. 8
Florida wedge salad: Avocado slices, lemon, olive oil & iceberg. 8

specialties
little red smoker fish dip & flat bread. 6
citrus steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crisp plantain chips. 8/16
pear glazed Quail and scallion bacon grits. 14
bbq Shrimp & dip bread. /17
Kris’s hand rub, spicy smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw. 10/18
Oxtail this season’s figs and toast.
chargrilled churasco steak, onions, peppers & tomatoes. (with choice of side) 18

Fish
Snapper sauté veronique (white grape-velouté) almond rice & steamed spinach. 17
Hoja santo leaf wrapped Corvina Creole, basmati rice & lime zucchini. 16
1st of the Season Spiny Lobster key lime-pan roast “on the half shell”,
calabazza hash and string beans. 18

Sandwiches: all sandwiches served with potatoes or red beans.
grill cheeses ( on 9 grain)
apple wood, bacon & fontina 9
Louisiana bbq chicken & sharp cheddar. 11
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7

red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9
Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

sides ( 4)
mac & cheese, steamed veg, house potatoes
basmati rice, red beans, grits

Saturday, September 4, 2010

on the river...





Friday, July 2, 2010

4th weekend @ red light


Join Us all weekend!

Great food new Music system
and Hooker Patio Party late night!

2 for 1 on Biscayne patio Fri-Sat-Sun


Menu Here:

soup:
“tribute to the Gulf” golden crab seafood gumbo. 8
corvina ceviche, cucumber puddle & peppers salsa 10

salads:
spinach salad, sliced egg, carmelized Vidalia onions and house smk. bacon. 7
citrus growers dream, baby greens, almonds and goat cheese. 8
bing cherry quail, pepper goat cheese & thyme toast salad. 14


specialties
oyster pie on bed of cash green spinach. 8
citrus steamed mussels, green tomatoes and crisp plantain chips. 8/16
little red smoker, fish dip (wahoo) & flat bread. 6
bbq Shrimp & dip bread. 9/17
river smoked ribs (St. Louis) & apple slaw 10/18
grilled steak & onions, rosemary grilled tomato. ( NY.Strip w/ any choice of side) 20

fish
Atlantic Snapper, leek crisp-corn hash & citrus butter. 18
lychee grilled Mahi Mahi, coconut rice & leafy spinach. 16
spicy basil wrapped Grouper, braised in creole sauce
toasted basmati & zucchini. 17
“wish I was in Maine” periwinkle & scallop stew, pernod
& salt roasted fingerlings. 16

sandwiches:
sandwiches served with house potatoes or quinoa
grill cheeses ( on 9 grain)

apple wood, bacon-fontina 10
Maine Lobster & tomato with bisque. 16
porcini-top round stew, havarti, onions & demi glace. 12
“bratty kid” just cheese & white bread. 7
red light burger, secret onions & white cheddar. 9
Add: bacon, mushrooms or fancy cheese 1.5

Sunday, June 20, 2010

World Cup Month in Red Light

June 12- July 12

Red Light will be showing both live and re-broadcasts of world cup matches at the bar all month long with bar snacks & beverages!

Red Light Little River
7700 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33138

T. 305.757.7773

Red Light on OpenTable Diners' Choice list!!!

Red Light Little River voted onto the OpenTable Diners' Choice lists for June....read more

Red Light best dining value in Miami!!!!

Red Light was in the" best of" edition of the Miami New Times as the best restaurant value in Miami this week....click to read the article

Friday, June 18, 2010

Father's Day Weekend at Red Light!!!

Come and celebrate Father's Day at Red Light!!!! Click to see our new father's day dinner menu!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Red Light News!

Always intent on highlighting Miami’s mixed bevy of societal characteristics, Chef & Owner Kris Wessel chose to show World Cup because, “Soccer is the world’s favorite sport. What better way to celebrate Miami’s multi-cultural society than bringing them their favorite sport along with an ice cold brew and something tasty and satisfying to eat?” The snack menu he is presenting includes miniature versions of some Red Light classics, such as BBQ Shrimp and Little Red Smoker Ribs, as well as Finger Sized Assorted Grilled Cheeses and other Wessel creations.

Red Light showing USA vs. ENG WORLD CUP MATCH


Saturday, June 12, 2010

Red Light opens for lunch Saturday June 12 at 12 noon
Showing USA vs. ENG WORLD CUP MATCH!!!

½ priced cocktails & $12 buckets (4x) of Pabst Blue Ribbon

Bar Menu to include:
BBQ Shrimp, Little Red Smoker Ribs, Fish n Chips, Assorted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Red Light Burger

FREE valet until 6pm, parking available in Blu Motel parking lot
Hours of Operation for tomorrow only 12PM – 11:30pm (open straight through dinner)

Red Light showing USA vs. ENG WORLD CUP MATCH



Sunday, June 13, 2010
Red Light opens for lunch Saturday June 12 at 12 noon
Showing USA vs. ENG WORLD CUP MATCH!!!

½ priced cocktails & $12 buckets (4x) of Pabst Blue Ribbon

Bar Menu to include:
BBQ Shrimp, Little Red Smoker Ribs, Fish n Chips, Assorted Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Red Light Burger

FREE valet until 6pm, parking available in Blu Motel parking lot
Hours of Operation for tomorrow only 12PM – 11:30pm (open straight through dinner)

World Cup Month in Red Light



June 12- July 12

Red Light will be showing both live and re-broadcasts of world cup matches at the bar all month long with bar snacks & beverages!

Red Light Little River
7700 Biscayne Blvd,
Miami, FL 33138

T. 305.757.7773

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Kris Wessel will be a part of Mango Culinary Conference



Sunday, July 11, 2010

Join Madhur Jaffrey, Maricel Presilla, Dr. Richard Campbell and
others for an event exclusively for chefs and culinary professionals
from all over the world to discuss the different use of Mangos in
cuisine.

From Indian varieties to old Florida favorites, we will have
tastings, pairings, demos and more culinary adventures.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

GIANT GROUPER



I sold 30 portions of the GIANT GROUPER, and I'm only halfway through the fish!! Thank
 you to everyone who came out to support the Gulf Coast fisheries by purchasing our seafood items, every bit helps....

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Business Trip – Dennis Scholl's Miami Secrets

For a Taste of the "Real Miami"

..."Red Light [305-757-7773] got its name from its location in the former hooker district, at 77th and Biscayne. It's an unassuming place on Little River where you can sit outside, eat shrimp and grits, and watch the manatees."...

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Thanks to Andrew Nathanson and ceramicware by Buka Arts & Crafts!


Image curtesy: Andrew Nathanson and ceramicware by Buka Arts & Crafts.


Image curtesy: Andrew Nathanson and ceramicware by Buka Arts & Crafts.


Image curtesy: Andrew Nathanson and ceramicware by Buka Arts & Crafts.

Florida Table:Congratulations to the New James Beard Semifinalists

Outstanding Restaurateur Semifinalist:
Myles Chefetz, Myles Restaurant Group, Miami Beach

Rising Star Chef of the Year
Sam Gorenstein, BLT Steak at the Betsy Hotel, Miami Beach

Best New Restaurant:
Solea at The W, South Beach

Outstanding Pastry Chef:
Hedy Goldsmith, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, Miami

Best Chef, South:

Zach Bell, Cafe Boulud, Brazilian Court, Palm Beach
Dean James Max, 3030 Ocean, Fort Lauderdale
Philippe Ruiz, Palme d'Or, Biltmore, Coral Gables
Michael Schwartz, Michael's Genuine Food and Drink, Miami
Kris Wessel, Red Light Little River, Miami

For a Taste of the "Real Miami" ... Forbes

... "Red Light [305-757-7773] got its name from its location in the former hooker district, at 77th and Biscayne. It's an unassuming place on Little River where you can sit outside, eat shrimp and grits, and watch the manatees." read more

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Hot Dish: Say Cheese


These days, chefs around the country are revving up the mighty grilled cheese to create even more decadent versions. Kris Wessel, chef and owner at Miami’s Red Light, put grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu almost as a nod to the restaurant’s past. “Red Light was originally a lunch counter and served grilled cheese,” he says. “We do anything from lobster and tomato with ‘stinky cheese’ to seared foie gras with mushrooms, pear jam and fontina.” He changes it up often but two regular features are his applewood-smoked bacon with fontina and the “Bratty Kid,” which is white bread (a thickly cut, finely textured variety) and (white cheddar) cheese. While it may be a nod to grilled cheese for kids, he says “Adults order it all the time.”...read more

Thursday, May 27, 2010

To all you Red Lighters!!!

Please consider the fisheries from Texas to Florida affected by the oil slick. We will continue to buy fish from other regions in the country and donate 15% of all seafood dishes on the menu to a collective fund. Thank you.

Louislist- Red Light.mov

Red Light Miami Nu Dish! Mahi Creole, Basmati Rice n Cliff's Calalloo (hand picked!)

Craving something? BBQ Shrimp...yeah!

Image curtesy: Andrew Nathanson and ceramicware by Buka Arts & Crafts.

Kris Wessel's famous BBQ Shrimp....yum