Sicily

Gelato-Go Brings Real-Deal Italian Gelato to SoFi

After just a few months of business, Gelato-Go is already beginning to turn up on local radars. It's a gelateria. So what? Miami has tons of them. "But none of these serve good gelato," argues partner Alessandro Alvino, who knows a thing or two about gelato having grown up in Milan. Unlike oth ... More >>

Six Best Winter Cocktails In Miami

It's officially winter. Sure, we're wearing shorts and flip flops here in South Florida, but honestly, that doesn't mean that locals should stick to the frozen piña coladas and mojitos.Now is the time to pretend like it's freezing outside and have a delicious winter cocktail. These libations, made ... More >>

Olive Oil From Frantoia to Lucini. What's Your Favorite?

The first step in building a well-stocked pantry is selecting a good extra virgin olive oil. I've taken this step several times, thus leading to an over-stocked pantry. See also: - Buy Good Olive Oil: Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, and Organic Are Only The Start In my cupboard, next to the oddball w ... More >>

Cinema Paradiso

Winnie the Pooh is Out Today: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Honey

​Perhaps I could borrow some honey. (Pooh's stomach growls.) Just a taste. A small lick I should think. Have you seen the promos for the new Winnie the Pooh movie out today? It's so utterly nostalgic, (dare I even say cute?) capturing even the hearts of grown men. Focusing on Pooh, he's the kin ... More >>

Cinema Paradiso

Drinking from the Boot

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 >>

Winter Solstice Food: Swedish Saffron Buns and an Italian Saint

​With last night's temperatures reaching down into the 30s and a repeat expected tonight, you might think you're experiencing a bit of Scandinavian winter weather. Ok, not quite. Try frigid temperatures AND total darkness for most of the day for several months. In fact, according to the ancient Ju ... More >>

The Sicilian in Miami Lakes Will Be Sold Soon

Photo by Danielle Alvarez​Picking a place for dinner in Miami Lakes usually consists of having to choose between the lesser of two restaurant chain evils. Outback or Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza tonight?  And the authentic food search is about to get even tougher. The owners of the area's best ... More >>

Quattro's Chef Makes Winning Dish at Italian Cooking Show IV

Paula Niño​Chef Nicola Carro's rigatoni with eggplant, basil and aged ricotta was voted the best dish of the evening in last night's Italian Cooking Show - a cooking/demo of dishes showcasing the regional cuisine of Italy organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce. Carro of Quattro Gastr ... More >>

The Scoop on Cavalli Supper Club

​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.A "new and redefined dining and nightlife experience in Aventura."Can such a thing be?Well, you can find out at the new Cavalli Supper Club, which promises "sex ... More >>

Films Not Shaped Like a Boot

Fratelli Lyon Brings Authentic Italian to the Design District

A Big Ado About Something

Hotel Dining Checks Out

Baby Food For Angels

The Argentine gelateria Dolce Vita confirms the frozen sweet is manna from heaven

Not Your Average Tuna

You think you know good tuna? Wrong!

Tricolore Beach

Specchio Café

The New Fico Sea

New Fico Key West Seafood