American Institute of Wine and Food

Getting High at The Hotel's Spire Bar & Lounge

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe. ​It's not easy getting high in South Beach. (And put away the crack pipe. That's not what we're talking about.) What we are talking about are public spaces th ... More >>

Meet Us on the Sand

To Julia on Her 80th Birthday: Remembering a Culinary Icon in South Florida

The French Chef has her own South Florida story.  Growing up I even had the honor to live part of it, attending the tributes that our local chapter of the American Institute of Wine and Food would throw her, since my mother was the co-founder. So buckle up and come along for the ride this week ... More >>

Cheers, Recessionists!

South Florida, South Pacific: The Kampong's Bali Ha'i Production

Image via Bali Ha'iLeave it to The Kampong, local botanical treasure and historic home of the late David Fairchild, to throw one of Miami's most anticipated events of the season this weekend. This Sunday, April 5,  will mark the 15th annual Bali Ha'i event, an outdoor soiree of culinary delight ... More >>

Auditions

Chino Cum Vino

Your guide to the right wine for the kung pao chicken

Recipes for Success II

What will Tim Andriola be cooking up at Timo? Read on!

Get Sauced

Aw, barbecue ribs all over your bibs, come on and join!

Turn of the Screw, Part II

As the death of the cork is announced, we go to where it is born

Turn of the Screw

That POP! of the wine cork may soon be a sound of the past

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