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Deanna Sison opened her colorful new Filipino spot Mestiza in South Beach this spring, after years serving up fried chicken at Little Skillet, a neighboring soul food destination. The new restaurant is an homage to Sison’s Filipina heritage, with a focus on vibrant vegan offerings.

Located on a long block near the bal…