It’s hard to imagine that lobsters were once so abundant they were cheap to eat. Now they’re synonymous with luxury dining, selling for outrageously high prices. June 15 is National Lobster Day, and Miami restaurants are celebrating with deals.
This Sunday, June 11, Peruvian-born celebrity chef Gaston Acurio will host the Cebiche Gang, an event that brings together some of Miami’s most talented toques to benefit Acurio’s culinary school, Pachacútec Culinary Institute, for underprivileged students in Pachacútec, Peru.
Frans is standing in the middle of her compact organic garden just steps from the beach. After a two-year hiatus, she has returned to Essensia at the Palms Hotel & Spa to introduce a Caribbean-inspired menu, a direct reflection of her travels during that time away.
The NBA Finals are here, and restaurants are wasting no time in setting up the best viewing parties loaded up with booze, good eats, and plenty of cheering. Cozy up to any of these spots to celebrate or commiserate with fellow fans.
For years, David Leite’s culinary musings have entertained fans. His award-wining site, Leite’s Culinaria, which he founded in 1999, won the first James Beard Award for a website in 2006 and then again in 2007. It covers all things food-related with Leite’s characteristic expertise and humor. He’s also been published in the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Saveur.
Antico Pizza Napoletana, housed where David’s Café used to be (1058 Collins Ave., Miami Beach), opened with the goal of incorporating owner Giovanni Di Palma’s several Atlanta-based restaurants into one eatery. The South Beach location serves menu highlights from his Antico Pizza Napoletana, Gio’s Chicken Bar Amalfi, and Caffè Antico under one roof in what Di Palma calls the “centro storico.”
June 4 through the summer, Macchialina will offer hand-crafted Sicilian pizzas, oysters, and prosecco.
Daniel Serfer’s latest eatery, Mignonette Uptown, offers a traditional cruise dinner for less than $40.
Actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael bring their band, the Bacon Brothers, to the Bahamas, Stuart, and Fort Myers.
The Crazy Toston combines fried green plantains with delicious Mexican-Venezuelan infused dishes.
It’s been almost six years since the Rusty Pelican, Key Biscayne’s sunset-viewing happy-hour hangout, completed its $7 million renovation. Now the iconic restaurant has introduced an extensive collection of wines, as well as a revised menu to go with the unbeatable view.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. While the rest of the country breaks out their swimsuits and barbecue tongs for the first taste of good weather, Miamians are already dealing with sweltering heat. Though the beach is always fun, who wants to fire up the grill when it’s 90 degrees out?
Dimitris Harvalis knows almost every island of his native Greece. “We used to visit a different one each holiday,” he explains. But that wasn’t the true inspiration behind his Mediterranean restaurant, Elia Gourmet. His grandmother Cornelia was.
Now in its 29th year, Taste of the Nation gathers over 60 restaurants from Miami-Dade and Broward counties to help raise money for No Kid Hungry, an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America, where one in six children struggle with not getting enough to eat. In Florida, the…
A summary of the top places to take Mom to brunch this Mother’s Day.
L Bar, the upscale cocktail lounge in the lobby of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, offers an alternative to those not looking to wear a sombrero and shake maracas this Cinco de Mayo. In addition to serving its traditional libations, L Bar also has a secret tequila menu…
It’s time to raise a glass and toast to Mom, and while you’re at it, take her out to a memorable brunch. Nothing says “you’re awesome” better than a killer buffet and bottomless drinks. Here’s a list of Miami restaurants eager to make mothers feel special. Reservations are strongly suggested,…
Environmentally friendly restaurants and bars in Miami offer Earth Day specials.
Today is Tax Day — Tuesday, April 18 — the deadline for filing 2016 taxes. Whether you owe money to Uncle Sam or you’re celebrating with a refund, here are the Miami spots rewarding you with Tax Day specials.
The True Bleau cocktail contains Barr Hill gin, grapefruit soda, and a massive spherical indigo ice cube infused with pea flowers. This colorful drink can be found at Sorso, a pop-up cocktail lounge that’s slated to run through the summer at Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach.
Easter is almost here, and in Miami, that means perfect weather for selfies with the Easter Bunny and egg-hunting by the beach. Head to one of the many restaurants offering specials for the day. Reservations are strongly suggested or in some cases required, and tax and tip are generally not included.
Easter Sunday is approaching fast. Whether the morning finds you hunting for eggs, taking pics with the Easter Bunny, or headed to sunrise service, be sure to schedule a proper brunch and toast the day with a cocktail or two. Reservations are suggested, and most prices exclude tax and gratuity.
