There's a reason why restaurant steak tends to taste better than a steak you cook at home. From prep to finish, professional chefs master the art of cooking a cut of meat perfectly using sight, sound, and skills they learned in culinary school. I spoke with chef Adrianne Calvo, owner and chef at Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant & Bar and host of the Searching for Maximum Flavor podcast to find out how to cook restaurant-quality steak at home. After opening the Miami restaurant more than 15 years ago when she was only 22 years old, she has since accumulated multiple restaurant awards.

The award honors Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant & Bar as one of the top-rated restaurants in Miami. This year, less than 3% of eligible businesses received an award.

The impressive lineup of celebrated and accomplished chefs includes Adrianne Calvo (Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Bar).

Calvo is the owner of Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant & Bar in Miami.

Miami's beloved foodie months, coined Miami Spice Restaurant Months by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), have become an unofficial holiday for those who take restaurants very seriously in the Magic City. From August 1 to September 30, locals and visitors alike can indulge in more than 250 of Miami's best restaurants without the high-end prices: Guests can enjoy prix fixe, three-course meals for just $30 or $35 for lunch and brunch, and $45 or $60 for dinner.

Each summer, Wine Spectator recognizes the world’s top restaurants for wine, and this year, nearly 50 Miami restaurants received the highest international accolade presented to a restaurant for its wine program. Award of Excellence: Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant & Bar