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May 23, 2012
Seven Super Cheap, Healthy Vegan Foods
When adopting an organic plant-based diet, people fear the expense. But nutrient-rich, disease-preventing, obesity-fighting plant foods will save you money on medical bills in the long run (and make you feel better right away).Certainly, organic produce is more expensive than the standard type becau ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2012
La Vie en Raw: Detox and Raw Food Den in Coral Gables
It's easy to miss La Vie en Raw Cafe while driving the busy strip of Calle Ocho near Coral Gables where the vegan restaurant has been operating for the past two and a half years. I for one drove by the narrow restaurant three times before spotting both the sign in the window and the alley next to it ... More >>
Blogs
May 15, 2012
Veganism Safe for Kids, Says Lisa Dorfman, Director of University of Miami's Nutrition Program
Last week, I reviewed Vegan Is Love, a children's book that explains the reasons behind the choice to go vegan. It contains a page dedicated to the health aspect of the lifestyle, but most of the book is devoted to outlining the ethics of veganism -- how animals are treated on the dairy farm, at the ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2012
Carrot Express: Wholesome Food (And a Car Wash?)
"Eat hummus and get gas" might be an appropriate marketing slogan for Carrot Express, a health food counter located in the Texaco station at Alton Road and 18th Street in South Beach. Or maybe not. Some might misinterpret this as a reference to the gastro-intestinal effects of garbanzo beans, as opp ... More >>
Blogs
February 17, 2012
Arsenic in Brown Rice Syrup Panic: Media Scare Americans Off Organic Food, Back to High Fructose Corn Syrup
I'm effin' pissed. Discovery News published an article yesterday titled "Organic Foods Can Be Loaded with Arsenic." Lots of similar headlines soon popped up all over the Web.For the casual reader, this header could be translated as, "healthy foods poison you." I know the first things I think ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
School Lunch: French Fries Still a Vegetable, But New Rules Are Better
Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama ate a cafeteria lunch at a local D.C. area elementary school as a sign of support (and photo op) to mark the new USDA nutritional standards for public school lunches. These rules, which must be implemented by July, 2012, aren't perfect (French fries are still ... More >>
Blogs
January 23, 2012
Strawberries Pesticide-Laden, Pineapples Better: An App to Find the Best
It can be difficult to justify spending the extra cash for organic food, but with the help of the Environmental Working Group's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, you can eat healthfully without having to dump your entire wallet on certified organic produce. Consumers of produce can r ... More >>
Blogs
December 23, 2011
Don't Let the Holidays Kill You: Eat Slow, Control Your Portions, Live Another Year
The chain of holidays at the end of the year is good of an excuse as any to party up and overindulge, which also means you can plan to bring on the weight gain!Not so fast. Between the cookies, candy canes, pastries, egg nog and Yorkshire pudding, there's no question that holiday foods aren't the ... More >>
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October 25, 2011
Beehive Natural Foods: An Affordable Vegan Fantasy
Camille LambCarlos, owner of Beehive Natural Foods' juice and health food barFinding the juice and vegan food bar at the back of Beehive Natural Foods is like discovering Narnia in your closet. You push through tight spaces and cluttered shelves to enter a world of adventures you never expected - ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
Vegan Bodybuilder Danny David Sprouts Muscles Naturally, Part 1
Jeff SkeirikDanny David is a raw vegan strength trainer, fitness model, and soon-to-be author."Get big. Get big. Get big!"Here in Miami, this is the mantra that rings in many young men's ears as they wrap their throats around piles of red meat, chicken, tuna, and chalky shake mixes with names ... More >>
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August 17, 2011
Talkin' Bison with Energy Kitchen CEO Anthony Leone
Energy Kitchen CEO Anthony LeoneHad a good bison burger lately? If you've never tried this leaner beef alternative, head down to Pinecrest and check out Energy Kitchen's first outlet outside the New York area.Known for their healthy approach to fast food, the restaurant brings their line of burge ... More >>
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July 20, 2011
Apple Fries and Milk: Are Parents Buying Into the New Burger King Kids Meal?
Wikimedia CommonsWe can tell this guy grew up on BK kids meals.As part of the National Restaurant Association's Kids Livewell Initiative, 19 chains across the United States have ensured that your bratty kid will never again whine incessantly for another kids meal.These fast food places -- among t ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2011
Muscle Maker Grill Now Open In Midtown
Lesley ElliottWe told you it was coming, but it took a bit longer than expected. Muscle Maker Grill has officially thrown open the doors at the new Midtown location. They deliver, they cater, they'll wrap it to go...this place aims to be the healthiest version of fast-casual yet to hit the ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Uncook Raw Foods
Lesley ElliottWe told you it was coming, but it took a bit longer than expected. Muscle Maker Grill has officially thrown open the doors at the new Midtown location. They deliver, they cater, they'll wrap it to go...this place aims to be the healthiest version of fast-casual yet to hit the ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Chef Giovanni Arias Won't Kill Diners at Canyon Ranch
Photo by Riki AltmanHe promises you'll survive.Every chef is concerned about things going wrong in their restaurants -- after all, they can't always control every detail. But executive chef Giovanni Arias has to be extra vigilant in his kitchen at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa Miami Beach because ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Battle of the Health Food Restaurants: The Last Carrot vs. Lifefood Gourmet
Photo by Vimary ValdesJust because it's healthy doesn't mean it has to taste bad.There has been a growing trend over the past several years toward eating a more healthful diet. And various diets have gained popularity, such as the raw food and vegan ones. Miami has nowhere near as many health foo ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Vegans Thrive
Photo by Vimary ValdesJust because it's healthy doesn't mean it has to taste bad.There has been a growing trend over the past several years toward eating a more healthful diet. And various diets have gained popularity, such as the raw food and vegan ones. Miami has nowhere near as many health foo ... More >>
Blogs
November 22, 2010
Michelle Obama Visits Riverside Elementary -- Hide the Cuban Food!
White HouseFirst Lady Michelle Obama is in Miami today, and she wants to educate young children on the importance of a healthy diet.Students at Little Havana's Riverside Elementary will welcome Mrs. Obama and local area chefs at 2 p.m. to discuss what schools are doing to improve cafeteria lunch opt ... More >>
Blogs
October 27, 2010
Chef Michael Jacobs Feeds the Miami Heat
Check out Riki Altman's interview with Eric Chopin, the executive chef at the American Airlines Arena.Five feet and 10 inches of Heat feeding fury.So the Heat lost last night. One person who can't be blamed is Chef Michael Jacobs, the man who makes the team's breakfasts and lunches when they practic ... More >>
Blogs
April 28, 2010
Blueprint Cleanse: A Foodie Goes on the Juice(s)
Photo by Riki AltmanOne day's worth of pleasure or pain?It all started with some kale salad at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Why I wanted a sample of the stuff when I had spent the last hour engorging on steak, Jelly Bellys, vodka samples, and brownies still remains a mystery. Perhaps ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2010
Some Folks Will Surely Get Fat From $14.7 Million Grant to Fight Obesity
It was reported earlier this week that Miami-Dade County will be receiving $14.7 million from the federal government, the money earmarked for fighting obesity. It is part of a $370 million Obama administration program called "Communities Putting Prevention to Work." Miami-Dade is one of 44 ... More >>
Blogs
December 23, 2009
How Il Grissino Lost Its Chef In 18 Minutes
From a press release sent at 10:13:Casual and fine dining styles used to be mutually exclusive. That's changed with the opening of Il Grissino, the charming new 70-seat Italian restaurant at 127 Giralda Avenue, in Coral Gables . The restaurant features simple good cooking, using the freshest whol ... More >>
Dining
October 29, 2009
Grateful Bread and Moises Bakery: One serves hearty fare, the other tasty empanadas
From a press release sent at 10:13:Casual and fine dining styles used to be mutually exclusive. That's changed with the opening of Il Grissino, the charming new 70-seat Italian restaurant at 127 Giralda Avenue, in Coral Gables . The restaurant features simple good cooking, using the freshest whol ... More >>
Blogs
June 5, 2009
Coalition Of Immokalee Workers Declare Tomato Pickers Victory in Florida
image via ciw-online.org The Coalition Of Immokalee Workers, a Florida farmworkers union known for taking on the "big 4" fast food giants, winning, and garnering higher wages because of it, has just marked another milestone. Two Florida farms that specialize in growing and selling or ... More >>
Dining
April 30, 2009
Shallow Canyon
The food at Canyon Ranch Grill won't hurt you, but it won't boost salubrity either.
Blogs
March 24, 2009
The Taco That Ate Wellington
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
October 24, 2008
Food Without Fire: Raw Food at Whole Foods
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
December 24, 2007
Two Americas, Continued
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
December 24, 2007
Two Americas, Continued
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Music
November 1, 2007
Whole Wheat Bread
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
September 24, 2007
Hidden Musicians
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
July 16, 2007
Ask the Food Critic: How do Locals Get a Hold of Local Fruit?
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
July 16, 2007
Ask the Food Critic: How do Locals Get a Hold of Local Fruit?
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2007
Ask the Food Critic: Design District Dining
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2007
Ask the Food Critic: Design District Dining
Restaurants are scaling back plans for expansion. That new carpet for the foyer has been put on hold, and the chipped plates will just have to last another year. So it's nice to see one Florida company planning to open 12 new locations this year: According to today's Orlando Sentinel, Tijuana Flats ... More >>
Dining
June 14, 2007
Fast-Food Children, Part Two
An experiment with healthier school lunches gets under way
Dining
January 11, 2007
Fast-Food Children
Making school lunches healthy is an uphill battle
Dining
July 20, 2006
Welcome Home
Retreat to a restaurant that lives up to its name
Finest Foods
May 12, 2005
BEST HEALTH-FOOD STORE
Whole Foods Market
Finest Foods
May 13, 2004
BEST KEY LIME PIE
Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory
Dining
April 29, 2004
Getting What You Pay For
Low-calorie, low-price, low-taste food at Bites on Wheels
Dining
June 12, 2003
Granny Feel Okay
For local health-food-joints, Granny's fares darn well
Finest Foods
May 15, 2003
BEST FROZEN YOGURT
Creams N Yogurt
Shops and Wares
May 16, 2002
BEST SUPERMARKET
Publix Super Market at Shores Center
Finest Foods
May 16, 2002
BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE
Whole Foods Market
Dining
November 9, 2000
A Natural Innocence
Artichoke's
Finest Foods
May 11, 2000
Best Health Food Store
Whole Foods Market
Shops and Wares
May 13, 1999
Best Neighbors
Harriel's Tobacco Shoppe of Suniland
Restaurants
May 13, 1999
Best Early Bird Special
Here Comes the Sun
News
April 17, 1997
Rabbi with a Cause
For Loring Frank, South Florida's freewheeling rabbi of the people, Judaism is all about inclusion
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