Daniel Boulud

Chef Nilton Castillo Takes Over Kitchen at the Dome

On a busy restaurant street, the Dome Restaurant & Caviar Bar hides between monsters Hillstone and Graziano's. The quaint eatery seats no more than 40, but that's enough for an executive chef who's been around the kitchen block. Good news, then, that a new executive chef has been appointed ... More >>

Art Basel: Where to Find Beautiful Food in Miami

At 9 pm on a Friday, a restaurant kitchen is busier than it has been all week. The smell of sizzling butter and seared steaks lingers by the stove. Pans are tossed back and forth, making a scratching sound against the hot burners. Amidst the madness, a chef -- wearing an impeccable white coat -- b ... More >>

SoBe Wine & Food Fest Opens Ticket Presale Today for MasterCard Holders; Six Events to Buy Before They Sell Out

Here's a reason to get excited! The South Beach Wine & Food Festival ticket presale starts today. The presale, which is exclusively for MasterCard holders, gives SBWFF and FIU-benefitting lovers a whole two weeks to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public October 22. Festival ... More >>

Shokudo Miami: A World Resource in Buena Vista

Lee Schrager on SoBeWFF, Mixology and Where He Eats in Miami: Hip and Hot, Part Two

One of the hottest things right now, according to Lee Schrager, is mixology -- the skill of blending cocktails with a focus on quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations. "There's so much emphasis on cocktails right now," he says. To reflect what he calls the "big explosion of mixology, ... More >>

Shokudo Miami: A World Resource in Buena Vista

Depending upon the Japanese dialect, shokudo could mean anything from "canteen" to "peaceful dining" to "path to food." Regardless of the definition, the essence remains the same: It's a casual spot for easy eating, and that is exactly what owner and general manager Yoko Takarada and executive chef ... More >>

Matthieu Godard of db Bistro Moderne: Cooking From One Country to Another

See also Julie Frans' San Diego Roots and Matthew Oetting of BLT Steak: From NYC to MIA.As Miami makes its culinary mark, chefs of every stripe are making their way to the Magic City - and not just via other U.S. destinations. European talent is also finding its way to our sunny shores, lured by big ... More >>

db Bistro Moderne Welcomes New Executive Chef

When restaurateur Chef Daniel Boulud does something, he makes damn sure he does it right. So when Chef Jarrod Verbiak decided to leave downtown Miami's db Bistro Moderne for his job at Boulud's Maison Boulud in Beijing, there was little fear that the French bistro-contemporary American restaurant wo ... More >>

db Bistro Moderne: Free Bordeaux With Your $34 Burger

It only makes sense that a boutique burger at a bistro be paired with a glass of Bordeaux. And so starting Tuesday, May 1, db Bistro Moderne is offering a complimentary glass of the austere French wine with every hamburger purchased at lunch or dinner (a pairing long favored by chef Daniel Boulud). ... More >>

Juvia: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Juvia sits on the penthouse level of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building at 1111 Lincoln Rd. like a sparkling jewel set in concrete. After a brief elevator ride, guests step into an open-air dining room with vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc. The rest of the space is defined by nat ... More >>

Juvia: Foodtastic or Just a Pretty Penthouse?

​The beauty of Juvia was months in the making; we're not sure of how long it took botanist Patrick Blanc to create that rainforest wall, or to build out the gorgeous open kitchen, shining in the back of the restaurant like a food beacon. There was lots of buzz prior to opening about the fact that ... More >>

Boulud's Take On Easter: Lamb In Green Curry (Recipe)

There are millions of recipes available online nowadays. My rule-of-thumb when looking for a great one is to find the work of a great chef. For instance, if I was looking for an unusual lamb preparation for Easter, and I could choose between one from Daniel Boulud and another from the corporate chef ... More >>

Daniel Boulud to Host Wine Dinner at DB Bistro Moderne

​Jarrod Verbiak of db Bistro Moderne is a talented toque; his recent James Beard nomination as Rising Star Chef of the Year only serves as a prestigious confirmation of this. Dining at db Bistro, in other words, is always likely to yield a wonderful culinary experience. But it's not every day that ... More >>

SoBeWFF: Miami Chefs Talk About Their Favorite Events

​Chefs are busy people. When the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival comes to town, many of them are even busier than usual. Poor, poor chefs: They're either working so hard at the festival or working so hard because of all the extra foodies in town for the festival that they don't g ... More >>

SoBeWFF Trade Seminars: Celebrity Chefs Offer Insight for Insiders

Food NetworkBobby Flay moderates a panel discussion on winning a televised cooking competition.​While thousands of people will be flocking to the South Beach Wine and Food Festival's Grand Tasting Village for some wine and a glimpse at a celebrity chef, those same chefs will be sneaking across the ... More >>

The Villa by Barton G. is a singular dining experience for very special occasions

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The Villa by Barton G.: Dining for the 1%

​The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans take home 24 percent of all national income, own 40 percent of the country's total wealth, and are most likely to be seen dining in any restaurant where Jeff O'Neill is the chef.O'Neill, who cut his chops in the masterful New York City kitchens of Daniel Boul ... More >>

Tudor House puts quality over quantity

View a photo slide show of the Tudor House Restaurant.

Beyond The Best Of Miami 2011: Top Five French Restaurants

A La FolieA sweet as can be crepe from A La Folie. ​Daniel Boulud's Miami outpost of DB Bistro Moderne captured the distinction of most fabulous French restaurant in our Best Of Miami 2011 issue, beating out oldies but goodies who have been serving up escargots for ages. Here's a round-up of our o ... More >>

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Best Of Miami Teaser: Best New Restaurant

1500° at the Eden Roc The tomato salad at 1500°, made with local burrata.​Next Thursday, our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie."The ... More >>

The Five Best Burgers in Miami (From $4 to $32)

Lesley Elliott The juicy burger at Burger & Beer Joint. ​While the origins of "National Burger Month" are difficult to trace, the popularity of hamburgers goes back to the early 20th century. When factory workers needed a quick meal that fit in one hand (for productivity? Those early in ... More >>

Miami Heat Deals at DB, Chophouse & Oceanaire -- Beans Are for Losers

Lesley ElliottDB's cavatelli with crispy pork belly. ​Tonight , the Miami Heat takes on the Celtics in game 2 of the NBA finals eastern conference semifinals (at 7 p.m.). Local restaurants DB Bistro Moderne, Chophouse and Oceanaire are hailing the team with high-end menu specials and freebies on g ... More >>

Does Jay-Z's New Lifestyle Website Suck?

via facebook.com/JayZ​Jay-Z, whom you might recall is Miami's most-wanted gangbanger, recently came to the realization that transitioning from an executive position in the music industry, owning a sports team, publishing a book, overseeing a clothing line, managing a bunch of clubs, and kicking it ... More >>

Daniel Boulud is Not Turning to Budget Italian Fare

billwisserphotos.comThis will not be replaced by fried calamari​DB Bistro Moderne will not be ditching its contemporary French bistro fare in favor of spaghetti & meatballs. I say this because apparently some people took a post I wrote this past week a little too seriously. My fault, really: I ... More >>

DB Bistro Moderne: French elegance in Brickell

Essensia's Frank Jeannetti and His Naturally Wild Culinary Ride

Jeannetti knows his beans. And fruits. And veggies. And meats...​​Frank Jeannetti's name may not come up when people talk about the most recognizable chefs in Miami, but it should. One look over his resume would clue anyone in on the fact that this guy has really established himself here after b ... More >>

Michael's Genuine Food Cookbook Giveaway

​Finally, it's out today. We're talking about Michael Schwartz's cookbook, Michael's Genuine Food.If the jacket is any indication, Schwartz can already count people like Emeril Lagasse, Gail Simmons, and Daniel Boulud as fans of his simple-looking but packed-with-flavor recipes. The James Beard Aw ... More >>

Jonathan Eismann Resurfaces with Spartico

Eismann goes from Pacific Time to Pizza Man​Oh where, oh where has Jonathan Eismann been? Before he recently shuttered three of his four restaurants -- including Pacific Time,  we heard rumblings he was consulting with the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove. But when we interviewed him, ... More >>

The Weekly Wrap-Up: Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, DB Bistro Moderne, and Biltmore Boot Camp

Martha Cooper​Last week in Short Order ...Le Kabob serves good food in BrickellSlow Food Miami throws a pie picnic.Sardinia Enoteca is overrated. Agree or disagree? Weigh in.Get a peek at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, part one and part two.Love the sounds of Raffa & Rainer? Lead singer Raffa Jo H ... More >>

Humane Limes, Naked Pizzas, Dusty DeVito and a Poem

​The Naked TruthNaked Pizza is gearing up for an opening on Washington Avenue. The debut can't come too soon, because South Beach residents are really hungry for yet another pizza chain outlet.No Hormones, No Steroids, No AsterisksLime Fresh Mexican Grill, a Florida-based company, has become the f ... More >>

Daniel Boulud's db Bistro Moderne To Debut in Miami

Chef Daniel Boulud is coming to Miami. ​One of the best chefs in the world, Daniel Boulud, is coming to Miami in mid-October with his db Bistro Moderne concept. This upscale French eatery will be located in the new JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, which is launching along the Miami River in the fall.The ... More >>

db Bistro Moderne Opening Soon in J.W. Marriott Marquis

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.​There are celebrity chefs (Hellooo, Emeril), then there are celebrity chefs.At the top of the list in that second category is Daniel Boulud, whose celebrity has ... More >>

Looking to Attend the SoBe Wine & Food Fest? You Still Can

​Food Network personalities, high-profile chefs, and food fans from all over the world will descend over Miami next week for the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival from February 25 to 28. You locals should consider yourself lucky: In years past, you'd be hard pressed to find a ticket to any ... More >>

Looking to Attend the SoBe Wine & Food Fest? You Still Can

​Food Network personalities, high-profile chefs, and food fans from all over the world will descend over Miami next week for the 2010 South Beach Wine & Food Festival from February 25 to 28. You locals should consider yourself lucky: In years past, you'd be hard pressed to find a ticket to any ... More >>

South Beach Wine & Food Fest Preview

​Tickets for the 2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival go on sale this coming Monday, October 26, 2009. The Festival is scheduled for February 25 to 28, and unlike past years there will not be a second block of tickets sold in early 2010. So Monday is, like, the day to buy. A comp ... More >>

Talavera, Indomania, Daniel Boulud, Chocolate and Marijuana

Indomania Will Take August OffPieter Both, proprietor of Indomania Restaurant on Miami Beach, will be taking his annual vacation back home to Amsterdam -- meaning that, as per usual, the restaurant will be closed for the month of August. He also wrote to remind me that ever since I mildly mocked Ind ... More >>

Frankie Lopez Jr. Represents The South In The Almost Famous Chef Competition

Every year the S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition scours the kitchens of America's culinary institutes for talented students ready to compete for the title of Almost Famous Chef. The ten most talented young chefs, as determined by regional competitions, converge on Napa, California's Culi ... More >>

Eat for Mardi Gras, Give It Up For Lent

Mardi Gras King Cake: Easy to give upThey don't call it Fat Tuesday for nothing. Or Fat Monday, for that matter. We may as well stuff ourselves silly today and tomorrow, because you know what follows is a big long drag: Lent, which promises to zap all the fun from our lives for the following 40 days ... More >>

Miami's Dining Scene Goes Big League

In 2008, our city's gastronomic curve trended sharply upward.

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Food World Comings and Goings

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Ask the Food Critic

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Generous Miami ... Say What?

Here's a surprise. We're a hot spot for celebrity chefs and charitable diners