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Here's the Trippy Hotel and Giant Convention Center Developers Want To Build Downtown

For the next month, two teams will be fighting tooth and nail for the chance to lead a billion dollar renovation of Miami Beach's convention center. But the Beach may soon have some serious competition on its hands for convention traffic, if a just released plan from downtown developers comes to pas ... More >>

Miami Club Rum Wins Best White Rum in the World at Liquor Competition; Get Some at Great Taste of the Grove

Given Miami's well-deserved reputation as a boozy city, it's surprising we have so little on-site distillation of our own. But luckily, that's changing -- in part thanks to last year's launch of the now award-winning Miami Club Rum. The newbie brand just took home the gold medal for best white rum ... More >>

Veritage Miami Craft Beer Tasting Event: Get Half-Priced Tickets With Voice Daily Deals

Veritage Miami is the multi-day wine and beer event that features notable chefs, prestigious wineries, and craft brewers all coming together to benefit the United Way.Veritage Miami, formerly the United Way Wine & Food Festival, is celebrating its 18th year with an impressive roster of events wh ... More >>

Ultra Music Festival Hotel Deal Turns Out to Be Too Good to Be True

Downtown Miami Hotel Gives EDM Fans Ultra Headache

Brad Stonesifer thought he'd found the perfect Ultra Music Festival party pad for himself and five pals. The 41-year-old electronic dance music aficionado from York, Pennsylvania, booked a four-night stay at the Residences at Bayside, directly across from Bayfront Park where his crew planned on enjo ... More >>

Toro Toro, Pan-Latin Steakhouse, to Open at InterContinental Hotel

The thought of hotel restaurants doesn't sound the least bit appealing to most locals. If South Beach were a mouse trap for tourists, over-priced, mediocre quality hotel restaurants would be the cheese. Of course, there are exceptions to this. Restaurants like Hakkasan at The Fontainebleau and D.B ... More >>

Coral Gables Marriott Manager Raped, Molested Housekeeper, Suit Says

Soon after a new housekeeper joined the Courtyard by Marriott in Coral Gables in 2009, the hotel's manager began personally assigning her schedule and monitoring her work. Before long, that unusual personal attention turned into unwanted sexual advances, demands for nude photos, and outright molesta ... 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 >>

Ten Reasons Romney Is Too Wimpy an Eater To Be President

Of course I'm not saying what a candidate eats should be the sole factor considered by voters when determining the next president of the United States. That would be crazy. Other things are important too -- like what he drinks, and economic policy and stuff.But character surely plays a role in our e ... More >>

Top Five Miami Restaurants for Dining During a Hurricane

During the coming week, you'll be hearing and reading a lot about how this Friday kicks off the official hurricane season in South Florida. You will be privy to all manner of advice on how to best weather the potential storms, and the very word hurricane will blow into your ears over and over a ... More >>

Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards: A Six-Step Guide Starring Pitbull and Open Bars

How does the new generation of Regional Mexican acts feel about genre trends, violence, and online promotions? Will Pitbull's Dr. Pepper print campaign beat out Daddy Yankee's Western Union ads for a Music Marketing award? These are just some of the topics that are being discussed at this year's B ... More >>

Hotel Drama: Setai Ousts Management at Midnight, Eden Roc Takes Theirs to Court

Big drama at two of Miami's best known hotels this weekend, as two iconic resorts had some dramatic shake-ups on the business side. The owners of the Eden Roc, a Miami Beach classic, are taking their management company to court. Meanwhile, the owners of the Setai, a member of the new guard of Miami ... More >>

Hedy Goldsmith is a 2012 James Beard Finalist

​The 2012 James Beard finalists were recently announced in Las Vegas. South Florida was shut out from most of the categories, with Hedy Goldsmith of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink the only south Florida chef (or restaurant) making it this far in this year's awards process.Chef Goldsmith was na ... More >>

James Beard Semifinalists Announced: Miami Gets Several Nods

​The 2012 James Beard semifinalists have been announced and several Miami chefs and restaurants got a much-needed nod.  Semifinalists can bask in the glory until March 19, when the finalists are announced in Las Vegas. The South Florida semifinalists are: Best New Restaurant Yardbird Southe ... More >>

Buju Banton is innocent

Top Five Restaurants For Outdoor Dining: Beyond Best of Miami 2011

Sitting outdoors at Red Light won't cost you a fortune.​Last year, we bestowed our Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining to Cecconi's Miami Beach for its lovely garden patio with retractable roof. And, of course, we like the food there too, a factor too often overlooked in "Best Outdoor Dining" compi ... More >>

Art Wynwood Fair Director Nick Korniloff Discusses Art Miami's Latest Venture

​Of the estimated 14 million people that visit Miami each year, about 300,000 of them flock to the Big Mango during President's Day Weekend. And Nick Korniloff is confident that number includes a "culturally and socially savvy art-buying audience." Korniloff is fair director and partner for Art ... More >>

Life After Spice: Restaurants Offer Meal Deals in October

Fried chicken at Tudor House is offered at a "like spice" price​It's October, which means restaurants are gearing up for a busy season as tourists make reservations and snowbirds plan their imminent arrival. For locals, October means a break in the weather, with cool nights enticing us into going ... More >>

Brickell on Brickells on Brickell

Maje Café Brightens Downtown Daytime Offerings

Lesley Elliott​Admist the skyscrapers downtown, there are few breakfast and lunch offerings for worker bees. In fact, on a street filled with hotels catering to business clients and crowded with foreign consulates, La Provence has had quite the monopoly. Enter Maje Café, a restaurant that has qui ... More >>

Pied a Terre's Andrew Balick On Learning to Survive in the Kitchen, Part 2

Andrew Balick (back left) and his kitchen crew ​After working at Azul for six years, Andrew Balick got the opportunity to head the kitchen at Pied a Terre, a small restaurant inside the Cadet Hotel in South Beach. In the first part of the interview, he spoke about why he wants people to try his ta ... More >>

The Setai, Carrabba's, Cabana Beach Club: Boardwalk Dining for Locals

​An afternoon walk on the boardwalk that stretches between 21st and 46th streets on the Beach can be tourist hell in winter. But as the scorching heat slows things down, so does the poolside activity.  Great time for a walk and a bite, right? Surprisingly, only 3 resorts actively welcome non- ... More >>

Marriott Reopens, New Best Place for Sunset Cocktails

​​Lesley ElliottThe new and improved Catch Grill Bar.​The Marriott on Biscayne Bay held a preview of its $31 million renovation last night. Although Catch (the on-site restaurant) has been open for several months, the 28-year-old hotel has finally completed renovation on the remainder of the ... 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 >>

Where to Go for Easter Brunch in Miami

billweisserphoto.comDining room at 1500°.​Looking for Easter brunch spots in Miami-Dade? Here are some options. All prices exclude tax and gratuity. Make sure you call to reserve. 1500° Omelets, cheese blintzes, fresh salads, roasted leg of lamb, and honey-glazed ham are just some of the dishes ... More >>

DB Bistro Moderne: French elegance in Brickell

WMC and Ultra's complicated breakup

Thursday is Vino Italiano Day

​Today, Miami plays host to some of Italy's finest treasures -- wine treasures that is. JW Marriott Marquis serves as the stage for Simply Italian and the Italian Wine Masters Series.. One of the largest wine expositions in South Florida, Simply Italian will feature products from re ... More >>

New Coral Gables Restaurant Route 9 is a Tribute to Love, Youth, and the CIA

Jeremy and Paola Goldberg of Route 9​Coral Gables residents with chain restaurant fatigue will be heartened by a new establishment on the block (though off the Mile): Route 9, set to open February 20. Located just down Ponce de Leon Boulevard, near Coral Gables Elementary, the 50ish-seat spot is a ... More >>

Miami's November Restaurant Openings and Closings

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar​There were quite a few openings in November, including American Noodle Bar, Pubbelly, DB Bistro Moderne and Wynwood Kitchen & Bar. Here are notable openings and closings in November (or earlier and not included in our October roll call).Openings American Noodle Bar, 6 ... More >>

DB Bistro Moderne Opening October 29 at JW Marriott Marquis

​DB Bistro Moderne opens its doors to salivating Miami diners on October 29 in the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, located at 345 Avenue of the Americas. Three-time James Beard Awarded chef Chef Daniel Boulud's arrival reaffirms Miami as a top culinary destination.Executive Chef Jarrod Verbiak will hel ... More >>

Behind the Line: El Pimiento in Miami Lakes

all photos - Jacob KatelChurros in the kitchen at El Pimiento in Miami Lakes.​El Pimiento in Miami Lakes is an owner-operated Spanish tapas restaurant. Mylo Gonzalez is the dude in charge, but don't call him chef -- he prefers culinary director. Mylo says, "I never went to culinary school. I'm not ... More >>

Cocaine king Max Mermelstein came out of hiding for a screenwriter

South Beach Wine & Food Festival highlight reel

Food News Roundup: Lee Schrager, Top Chef, and Bacon Camp

Man wants tacos so bad he's willing to kill for them.....maybe he'll like the ones in prison...if they find him. [Herald]Mayor Daley from Chicago says "I'm moving to Miami, where there are no taxes on food and no state income tax." [ChicagoTribune]Lee Schrager talks about getting asked to unclog toi ... More >>

Silicon Beach: September Tweetups

Photo by Carlos Miller Herald staff, writers and local twitterati at Crazy Pianos in Coconut Grove. If tweetups were a burrito, the South Florida social media scene would be bursting at the tortilla. This past week was crazy busy and the rest of the month isn't going to calm down. Miami Heral ... More >>

Champion Sports Bar Opens At Courtyard Marriott Airport South

image via goetter's flickrYou too can get toe up from the flo up at Miami's uneven bars​ Finally, a sports bar in Miami with tv's, beer, and chicken wings. Oh, you say that's been done before? Well, the new Champion Sports Bar at the Courtyard Marriott by the airport isn't even open yet. That happ ... More >>

Guantanamo's Final Days

America prepares to shutter the infamous prison camp, and jihad looms.

The Juggalos Are Coming!

Lincoln Road better beware for tonight’s Zombie Walk.

We Are All Prom Queens

Grandmasters in Guayaberas

Little Havana's chess connection vies for the national crown

Dance, Dance Evolution

Conference flexes its gene pool

Women vs. Men

Novelist skewers literary double standards

Side Dish

Recipes for Success

Look at what the chef is doing right, in his own words, er, recipes

Admitting Terror

The immigration service's own describe how America failed to protect its borders from the September 11 terrorists

Side Dish

Signs of spring

Donkey Demise

Miami-Dade's Democratic Party is a shambles. Blame Joe Geller, candidate and chairman.

The Sultan of Swap

He's a genius, a trickster, and a rogue. Preston Henn is also owner of one of the world's biggest flea markets.

Operation Screw Up