Little River is a neighborhood well-known to older Miami natives, and has recently entered the radar of younger generations. One of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Little River was established as an agricultural community. A natural evolution led to its development into one of Miami's most vibrant commercial, entertainment, and residential areas. Speak to those who grew up in Miami from the 1920's-1960's, and they'll fondly recall hamburgers and birch beer from Royal Castle, go-carting behind St. Mary's Cathedral, and movies at the Rosetta Theater. Having fallen into a decline after the development of Interstate 95 and the increased popularity of the shopping mall, this culturally diverse neighborhood, along with those that surround it (Little Haiti, West Little River, and the historic residential neighborhoods of El Portal and Palm Grove) is now experiencing another evolution - this time led by creative entrepreneurs.
Squad goals, indeed.
Part pasta factory, part take-out storefront, Oh Pasta Mia! specializes in creating fresh pasta for restaurants and grocery stores, but realized that some of us just want to skip all of that and go straight to the source. Those in the know stop by the tiny storefront to buy fresh linguine (black, saffron, or whole wheat), fettuccine (egg or spinach), or one of 13 varieties of ravioli to take home. Need sauce? They have 7 different kinds. The take-out counter also offers pasta (cooked), salads, soups, sandwiches, and pastries, as well as Cuban coffee (this is Miami, after all!)
