Time is an interesting concept. It seems as we get older, times goes by faster, or maybe it’s the technological advances that are speeding up the way the world works. Though two months once seemed like a lifetime, August and September have gone by in a blip, and fall is…
Miami is a city of appearances. OK, fine, South Beach is a city of appearances. Go to Prime One Twelve any given night and there will be a wait, guaranteed. Never mind the steak house’s extravagant prices for a piece of meat and extra dime for a side dish. People…
Lincoln Road is either one of the most interesting or the most annoying streets in the nation. Have you ever just sat on a bench and people-watched? If the answer is no, do yourself a favor and go get a nocciola gelato at 4D; then have a seat. And if…
Summer might be over, but Miami Spice is not. You still have 20 days to venture out into three-course offerings for a set price of $39. Our advice is to take full advantage. You’ll miss it when it’s gone. Can’t decide where to go? Just check out our selection of…
There are plenty of edgy things happening at the Four Seasons Hotel besides Edge Steak & Bar. On the second floor is a hidden lunch gem with an owner just as edgy as the menu he puts out daily. Chef-owner William Hegemann is always in his chef whites, staying true…
We are past the halfway point of Miami Spice. You know what that means? You only have a short time left to have a three-course feast. Not sure where to go? Take a drive to Sunny Isles beach for some scenery and an exquisite Miami Spice dinner that would otherwise…
Fridays are great for multiple reasons. They mark the end of the “formal” work week and the beginning of a three-day happy hour. They are also one day away from brunch, and well, you know how we feel about brunch. The trendy Sugarcane has an ever-changing seasonal brunch menu full…
In 2008 something happened at Miami’s most iconic resort property. LIV opened its doors at the Fontainebleau, changing the club scene in Miami forever. Girls in stiletto heels and spaghetti straps began to flood the lobby multiple times a week, making the ancient hotel coveted for many reasons. Beyond the…
Miami Spice is a big deal, but you already know that. As important as the food are the drinks, and Toro Toro recently held an internal competition including its top bartenders in the hunt for what would become the official cocktail of Miami Spice for the restaurant. For three weeks…
Just cause you live in the suburbs doesn’t mean you can’t spice things up. In celebration of Miami Spice, Devon is heating things up at a lower cost and with a fourth course. Located in Town and Country in Kendall, the seafood and steakhouse is getting caliente tonight, with an…
Having a bad Tuesday? It’s about to get a whole lot better. For four months, Wynwood and midtown have been dealing with a life bereft of scrumptious Enriqueta’s pan con bistec — the best in Miami. When our favorite neighborhood joint suffered from an electrical fire in April, owner Jose…
Nine years ago, New York’s hamburger landscape changed forever when an unassuming shack began serving up humanely raised 100% Angus beef. Danny Meyer got his start in the 80’s with Union Swuare Hospitality, eventually leading him to his little roadside cart that took root in the fine-casual burger market, and…
Calling all avocado nuts. Whole Foods is offering a one-day special sale on the deliciously green fruit that’s used as a vegetable — $5 for five. That’s a dollar each. The catch? It’s for today only. All Whole Foods Market stores in Florida are participating in this one day haas…
Everyone has a different way of eating and saying pizza. Some people say pixxa — whatever that is. Some eat leftovers for breakfast without heating them up because they can’t bear the thought of waiting. But we all love the stuff, which is why we got excited when we heard…
Toro Toro opened in late 2012, and now has joined Miami Spice, which includes an impressive selection of over 100 restaurants. The pan-Latin restaurant at the InterContinental Hotel is all about sharing. The menu regularly features a selection of small plates and meat platters family style. The first one on…
Miami Spice’s prices — three-course offerings at a low of $33 for dinner — have garnered a lot of talk: the good, the best, and the misses. But there are a few restaurants that have more than just Miami Spice up their promotional sleeve. Quattro Gastronomia, Lincoln Road’s chic Italian…
When we got word that Lester’s, Wynwood’s destination for beer, books, wine, espresso, and magazines was launching an expanded small bites menu, it seemed too good to be true. Owner Daniel Milewski’s spot was already one of the best places to chill out with a book in Miami, but he…
Sugarcane’s managing partner and executive chef Timon Balloo kicked off Miami Spice last week by judging the competition at New Times’ Iron Fork. That same night, after deciding on this year’s winning chef, Sugarcane launched their own Miami Spice menu, offering guests a chance to sample three courses for $39…
We’ve all been waiting for Jamie De Rosa and Giorgio Rapicavoli to battle it out at New Times Iron Fork on Thursday. But another battle commences today tomorrow, too: Miami Spice. OK, so it’s not much of a battle between the chefs and restaurants as it is a battle of…
On a very popular South Beach corner — which was once not so popular — stands the restaurant that began it all: Sardinia Enoteca. It opened in October 2006 and earned rave reviews from then New Times critic Lee Klein. Located in an area where many others failed — that…
SushiSamba has gone from SoBe’s beaches-and-babes party scene to a more formal affair with the opening of a seventh location worldwide in Coral Gables at the Westin Colonnade. For those who work, live, or play in Coral Gables, mornings just got a little brighter with the introduction of the first…
Taste of the Nation, the annual event to end childhood hunger in America took place last night in the grand Americana ballroom at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. It was an evening filled with lots of food, drinks, chefs, and prizes. The event was followed by a Chef After Party…
