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Restaurant Michael Schwartz to Open at The Raleigh April 22 (Photos)

We first heard that Michael Schwartz was taking over the restaurant at the Raleigh Hotel back in 2011. Now, about 1.5 years later, the opening date (and name) for the endeavor has finally been released.Restaurant Michael Schwartz will open Monday, April 22, at the iconic South Beach Art Deco hotel a ... More >>

SoBeWFF Swine & Wine: Pork and Booze, Come Rain or Shine (Photos)

On Sunday evening in the courtyard of the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, there were more than 19 stations serving caja china roast pork, mojitos, and wine. A live band took the stage, and songs such as Rosario's "Meneito" filled the air. As the night wore on, a light drizzle fell upon SoBeWFF's Sw ... More >>

Miami Restaurants Make Their Own Bacon

Grovetoberfest: A Celebration of Beer in Peacock Park (Pictures)

Though the Saturday morning skies were full of rain, the beer gods were smiling down on Grovetoberfest. By the time the gates opened on the event, held in Coconut Grove's Peacock Park, the afternoon was sunny and cool, allowing over 6,000 people to enjoy over 200 brews, live music, and food.Read Als ... More >>

Duvel Dinner at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink In Pictures

Most people think of baseball when Cooperstown, New York comes up in a conversation. After all, this is where "baseball was invented" and is home to the Baseball Hall of Fame.Beer lovers, however, will refer to Cooperstown as the U.S. home of Belgian beer. Duvel Moorgat USA, based in the picturesque ... More >>

Marcus Samuelsson To Promote New Book at Michael's Genuine

"Stay invisible unless you're going to shine," is just one piece of kitchen advice from Marcus Samuelsson in his new memoir, "Yes, Chef." Samuelsson has always shined in restaurants, most notably at Aquavit in Manhattan. While cooking there he became the youngest chef to receive a three-star rating ... More >>

Michael's Genuine Serves Peter Cottontail for Easter

Michael's Genuine is known for many of their staple servings, but one sporadic menu item in particular keeps guests chatting, well after it departs the building. Popping up on the menu (or shall we say, hopping on?) every so often, are rabbits from Rabbit Man Farms. They tend to lure both local food ... More >>

Cochon 555 Coming to Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell

​Cochon 555, the traveling wine and pig competition, is on its fourth U.S. tour. On Monday, its leaders announced it will be making a stop in Miami. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell on April 1st and features some of Miami's top chefs, including Michelle Bernstein of Mic ... More >>

The Genuine Kitchen: Florida Lobster 13 Ways, Plus a Recipe for Miniseason

Ben Fink, Ben Fink PhotographyWhat lies beneath is tasty.​The Genuine Kitchen column features recipes and tips for your home cooking by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and his team at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink. His first cookbook, Michael's Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth ... More >>

More Oil Spill Reactions From Miami Seafood Chefs and a Fisherman

via http://www.flickr.com/photos/18773952@N00/292143657Dead fish.​Now that the BP Oil Spill has hit the Mississippi Delta and toxic seas lap at unprotected marsh, Miami's eyes are on the slick with greater fear for our coastline than even before.We spoke to more local chefs, a restaurant owner, an ... More >>