Last month, Haven gastro-lounge hosted its first beer-pairing dinner with Ommegang. Chef Todd Erickson was so satisfied with the turnout and the thought of pairing his food with a great craft beer that he’s decided to keep the series going, turning it up a notch with 22-ounce craft bomber bottles,…
Almost a month ago, chef and owner of Eating House, Giorgio Rapicavoli, competed in Food Network’s first ever Chopped Champions and won in the professional round. No stranger to the chopping block and kitchen, Rapicavoli was the first Miami chef to win Chopped and Chopped Champions. Tonight, he goes up…
So much to do this week, so little time. Whether you want to go healthy, indulge in some 22-ounce bombers paired with caviar and truffle, or bourbon it up for Bourbon Month, there’s something to satisfy every palate this week. And it includes $2 oysters at Mignonette, “Old Fashioned” ice…
A couple of days ago, Miami.com reported the sad news that Miami’s Best Pizza would close its doors after 44 years in business. Located on South Dixie Highway just north of Sunset Place, the pizzeria is a Miami landmark. Best known for its laid-back vibe, cheerful owners, and hand-tossed pizza,…
Good thing we live here, because if we wanted to visit Miami, we’d have to shell out some pretty big bucks. In an Index compiled by Bloomberg, Miami rated the priciest city in the U.S. for lodging, and top fifth in the world. That’s after Geneva, Dubai, Kuwait City (really?),…
If you have yet to make it to La Mar and try Gaston Acurio’s Peruvian fare, you might want to mark your calendar for next Tuesday, September 23, because the celebrity chef will be making an appearance at Brickell Key’s snazzy cebicheria. In benefit of the James Beard Foundation, La…
The Pubbelly boys might be growing an empire, but that’s not keeping them from keeping the location that started it all fresh and exciting. Since opening in 2010, Pubbelly has lacked one thing: brunch. If you wanted the breakfast-meets-lunch indulgence in the form of French toast sticks, you headed over…
As the Fit to Fight challenge comes to a close in just two weeks, a dozen Miami chefs are going full force in the final stretch to shed pounds and raise funds. Dinners, brunches, cooking classes, and workout sessions have all been part of the fun events chefs and supporters…
The Federal Food Drink & Provisions is kicking off Oktoberfest in German fashion tomorrow night with their third-annual beer celebration. Cesar Zapata and Aniece Meinhold have crafted a five-course dinner menu to pair with brews chosen by local beer guru Patrick Lunn and owner of Gravity Brewlab Diego Ganoza. Can’t…
Sit down in La Gazzetta and you’ll be welcomed with a monthly newspaper — or actually a menu. The modern Italian restaurant, which quietly opened three months ago in Mary Brickell Village where El Vato used to be, boasts an outdoor terrace and a large indoor space occupied by booths,…
Aaron Brooks is one of 12 Miami chefs participating in the Fit to Fight weight loss challenge, which is just two weeks shy of coming to a close. So far the executive chef of Edge Steak & Bar has lost a whopping 20 pounds, most of which he attributes to…
In honor of man’s best friend and a great cause, Lokal is introducing the first ever Yappy Hour today. Yappy hours are a thing in Fort Lauderdale and basically invites your dog to drink with you at happy hour. OK, so maybe your dog doesn’t drink but he keeps you…
If you were one of the many at Broken Shaker’s Bloody Mary competition yesterday, then we feel your pain this Monday. We hope you didn’t say anything about no drinking till the weekend, because this week starts with bourbon and ends with beer. From a bourbon pairing dinner at Meat…
How is it September already? With only a couple of more weeks’s left of Miami Spice and 174 restaurants serving up three-course meals, you have plenty to do this week. But just in case you’re craving ceviche or copious amounts of wine for $10, we’ve rounded up this week’s best…
Last month we discovered the best mimosa brunch deal in town over at Love is Blind where a dollar gets you a long way. But over at Caf� Mistral, an extra $5 will get you unlimited mimosas poured throughout your entire meal all weekend long. Did we mention the orange…
Vodka mogul Grey Goose has a new spirit to celebrate, and it’s packing cognac. Grey Goose VX, which stands for vodka exceptionnelle, launched September 1, which means you can get your drink on today. Simply pick up a bottle — 750 ml retails for $74. It’s not cheap, but this…
Coral Gables isn’t nationally known as a dining destination, but the place is actually swarming with hidden gems and restaurants that have put the area on the map. Sure, you have the ever-popular Ortanique on the Mile, Eating House, and Swine. But there are also lesser-known options like Uvaggio and…
Fit to Fight, a weight-loss challenge competition in which 12 Miami chefs are battling and sweating it out, kicked off June 30. Last weekend, Todd Erickson and Jamie DeRosa collaborated on a brunch after a 45-minute spinning session at Flywheel. Part of the competition is raising a minimum of $1,500…
When was the last time you had three plates and a beer for $20? If that sounds familiar, you probably participated in last year’s Estrella Damm Tapas Journey, which took lovers of the Barcelona beer through Wynwood for a taste of Spanish culture. Estrella Damm has brought back the tour,…
Happy Labor Day! For everyone not in the industry, today means an extra day of eating and drinking. And for all those in the industry, today we pay tribute to you and your hard labor. From a Labor Day poolside barbecue to the last Miami Spice mash-up dinner, this is…
Well aren’t you excited that it’s a three-day weekend? If you’re staying in town and are in need of some food and drink, you might want to check out Lilt, the new lounge at the Epic. You’ll find live music and champagne cocktails poured tableside from a trolling champagne cart…
Beer-pairing dinners attract the most devoted of beer snobs. Only true craft beer lovers would drive down from Fort Lauderdale for one. Especially when the beer involved Tampa brewer Cigar City and the chef happens to be the one who opened the Cigar City brewpub in 2008. Cigar City rep…
