2015 is off to a pretty good (and filling) start. In just one week, we’ve seen two much-anticipated taprooms open, the booziest of all brunches kick off, and uncovered a star pizza in a clandestine South Beach office building. But that’s just the beginning. We still have 353 days left…
It’s impossible to miss Vagabond Restaurant when you’re driving on Biscayne Boulevard on Miami’s Upper Eastside. If the convivial atmosphere glowing through the windows doesn’t attract your attention, the resurrected Vagabond Motel sign certainly will. Pull into the driveway and hope for a spot. Otherwise, there’s ample parking around the…
If you’re looking for dinner and a show, tonight is the perfect night to head to Ted’s at YoungArts. A collaboration between Stephen Starr and the National YoungArts Foundation, Ted’s is a tribute to YoungArts founder Ted Arison. A place to dine, wine, and enjoy a performance, the intimate lounge…
If you’ve ever woken up with your ass on fire, chances are you engaged in some unnatural activity like spinning the night before. I say unnatural because anything that burns 500 to 700 calories in 45 minutes is pure insanity. Yet that’s exactly the premise behind SoulCycle, New York’s popular…
What’s better than spending your weekend getting lost exploring the winding paths and exotic foliage of a botanical garden? Perusing art from the best artists and artisans from the States and abroad through said winding path and exotic foliage. If that sounds like a good plan, head to Pinecrest Gardens…
Since 2009, Dimensions Variable has been downtown’s premier alternative artist-run exhibition space, drawing local and national artists who wish to showcase their provocative and compelling works with the community. To celebrate their five years of advancing creative discourse, founders Leyden Rodriguez, Frances Trombly, and Adler Guerrier are throwing a fundraiser…
Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Campania’s team says the restaurant’s opening date has been pushed back to tomorrow night and lunch service to January 19. The Design District will have another Italian restaurant to add to its roster of eateries tomorrow night when Campania opens its doors for dinner in…
Like most Americans, chances are you’re into wraps. And steak. And French fries. Now imagine a m�nage a trois with the all three plus truffle mayo, caramelized onions, and kale. It’s like an orgy in your mouth. Turn your taste buds on with OTC’s steak truffle frite. This baby puts…
Come February 1, you’ll no longer have to chase the girl in the polka-dot bikini around Miami to get your cheesy fix. That’s because after a long wait and much anticipation, everyone’s favorite food truck, Ms. Cheezious, will finally part the gates to Grilled Cheese Heaven. Brian Mullins, Fatima Mullins,…
Ever scroll down Instagram and suddenly get the urge to eat your phone? You’re either (a) tripping on mushrooms, (b) an avid foodie who gets the gastronomic news through the visual social-media platform, or (c) both. Well, maybe you should put the phone down so you don’t wind up with…
If you’re lucky enough to work from home, you know the dangers of staying in your pajamas and posting up on your couch with your computer (falling asleep and watching too many cat videos). This is why people work in coffee shops. Know what’s better than a coffee shop? A…
It’s the first Monday of 2015, and it feels no different from every other Monday. You’re still wishing that this morning’s alarm didn’t go off and that the weekend would never end. But it has, so here you are, hungry and thinking about what you’ll be eating and drinking. And…
It’s the first Friday of 2015 and you’re pondering where to have your inaugural brunch of the year this weekend. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to think (and eat) outside the box, then head to Michael Shikany’s culinary wonderland for an unorthodox brunch spread that includes nori…
Still hungover from New Year’s Eve but not quite ready to stop drinking just yet? We have the perfect hangover antidote/hair of the dog: the bloody mary. Yesterday was not only the first day of 2015 it was also National Bloody Mary Day, which makes sense considering most people woke…
Every year, the National YoungArts Foundation devotes an entire week to the fledgling artists of the new generation, encouraging them to pursue their lifelong passion for the arts through vigorous programming that includes workshops, master classes, and activities with their esteemed mentors and YoungArts alumni. Besides taking in as much…
If one of your resolutions for this year is to see more Broadway plays, you’re in luck. The five-time Tony Award-winning Guys and Dolls is stopping by Miami for one night only, this Saturday. The musical comedy debuted on Broadway more than half a century ago and ran for 1,200…
If there’s one thing that’s always in order after a day at the beach, gelato is it. And now, with Gelato-Go’s third location, you don’t have to travel all the way down to Fifth Street and Ocean Drive and fight flocks of tourist for a scoop of nocciola. Alessandro Alvino…
The countdown to 2014 has officially begun, and in t-minus three days you’ll be trying to fit a dozen grapes in your mouth in hope that 2015 will be filled with luck and prosperity. But the year isn’t over just yet — there’re still a few meals left. Better make…
Ceviche: it’s what’s for brunch at La Mar. Well, ceviche, Peruvian sushi, anticuchos, pork buns, causas, and whole grilled crispy snapper. Also: three kinds of pisco sours, lychee mimosas, Bloody Marys, and a drink called el tunki (a Peruvian concoction of barsol acholado, peach liqueur, lemon juice, and fruit punch)…
Tonight is date night and you haven’t any plans. Not to fear, Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour is here. Before you put your wallet away and wince with resentment, hear us out. Ritz-Carlton has added a new property to its Florida portfolio, clocking in the Sunshine State luxury resort count at 10…
Scott Conant is a man of many talents. Chef, TV personality, cookbook author, and father. But also: Santa Claus. The father of two girls acquired his first Santa suit a few years ago, which he now keeps in tow for Christmas. “When I put it on last year, my wife…
Today is Christmas, which means you’re celebrating one way or another. If you’re anything like me, you spent your childhood (and a good portion of your adult life) wondering whether your family Christmas was unconventional or just plain weird. In Spain, Christmas always consisted of pata negra ham, grilled langoustines,…
