June 21 is the summer solstice, which not just marks the official beginning of summer but also when the sun is at its highest possible peak in the sky. In other words, night is cut short so that the sun can shine brighter and longer than any other day of…
When Justin Flit and Matt de Pante quietly opened Proof Pizza & Pasta in the former Copperbox space at the beginning of October, they had one goal: to become a neighborhood place. Fast-forward nine months later and it’s safe to say that has Proof has undoubtedly become the casual go-to…
At first thought, a flying cucumber and gin don’t necessarily go together; unless of course it’s Hendrick’s Gin you’re drinking, which just so happens to be the world’s most unusual cucumber-infused gin. It only makes sense then, that Hendrick’s would also offer the world’s most unusual ride, and that it…
To understand the “Miami boom, take a walk around the Design District’s new Palm Court. It is here that Michael Schwartz continues his culinary domination of the city with his newest baby: Ella (140 NE 39th St.) It’s named after Schwartz’s daughter, who just graduated from high school last week…
If your “places to go eat” to do list on your phone has a handful of restaurants in Coral Gables, get ready to start checking them off. Coral Gables Restaurant Week, which kicks off next Monday, gives locals a chance to get a taste of the City Beautiful’s culinary offerings…
Let’s face it: Hialeah is about the last place you’d expect to find exquisite French fare. But veer off the 112 for just a few minutes and you’ll pleasantly stumble upon La Fresa Francesa Petit Cafe at 59 W. Third St. A literal hole in the wall translating to “the…
Whether you’ve been to the West Coast or south of the border, you may have tried a Tijuana-style hot dog. If you’re unfamiliar, the Mexican street cart bacon-wrapped creation was born in the 50’s and quickly gained notoriety in states with large Mexican populations such as Arizona and California. But…
If you can’t keep up with all the food and drink induced holidays, don’t’ fret – that’s what we’re here for. Which speaking of, happy Negroni Week. Running from June 1 to 7 and launched in 2013, Negroni Week has grown from 100 participating bars to more than 1,300 watering…
When Tantalize (330 Lincoln Rd), a sensual dinner and a show experience, was announced a few months back, Rene Reyes was named executive chef . As the June 9 opening approaches, however, the two-story performance venue has had a change in the kitchen. Former chef of The District and James Beard semifinalist…
When Nedal Ahmad opened Pincho Factory in November 2010, he had $6.27 to his name. Fast-forward five years later and the man responsible for turning your wildest burger dreams (pastelito burger, anyone?) into reality has flipped patties on The Today Show, won this year’s Burger Bash at the South Beach…
Can you believe it’s Friday already? This week blew on by, and good thing because there’s plenty of new food and drink happenings going on this weekend, like the hotly anticipated Alter, which is finally open and ready to delight diners. Or the return of Daniel Boulud’s DBGB to DB…
BLT Steak chef de cuisine Daniel Ganem will be packing his fancy chef whites and foregoing fine-dining to join the folks behind My Ceviche as executive chef of their second fast-casual concept, Laffa Mediterranean’s. Before co-founder Sam Gorenstein opened My Ceviche, he honed his skills under the tutelage of culinary greats…
If you don’t have Sunday brunch on your weekend agenda, add it. Maybe with live Cuban music and Spanish style Eggs Benedict topped with tomato and Jamon serrano. Like the sound of that? Then head to Coconut Grove hidden Spanish gem La Gamba, where all of the aforementioned are happening…
If you’re the type that likes to have their cake and eat it too (aren’t we all?), you’ll be able to do just that when Tru Tru Cakes opens sometime in July or August in Brickell. The brainchild of Bolivian born and Miami-based sisters Alejandra and Daniela Calbimonte, Tru Tru…
The taco revolt continues, this time on the mainland, as Wapo Taco gears up its rotating spit to start dishing out succulent slabs of grass-fed pork sometime this summer. The authentic Mexican taqueria, which was opened in Hallandale last Mexican Independence Day (September 25, not cinco de Mayo), is now…
Inside of a desolate lot in next to GastroPod in Wynwood you’ll find another type of edible experience on wheels. Only instead of a shipping container it’s a former FedEx truck that’s gone from Hamptons summer ice cream truck to Miami’s first omakase slinging food truck. If the movie Chef immediately…
We recently disclosed the top ten Cuban sandwiches in town.The Cuban spring roll at Ball & Chain was left out. But it is still one of the primary takes on a classic redone. “You can get amazing Cuban food on practically every block down and up Calle Ocho,” says owner Zach…
Nothing good can come of a fire weapon lying around, even if the reason of ownership is “protection.” Bicycles, however, let you explore your city, connect with your surroundings, and reduce traffic. If you’re confused about the correlation between guns and bikes, you’ll understand when the city’s inaugural “More Bikes,…
Let’s just say that we hope Uvaggio’s “somm slam” turns into a regular occurrence, because the first-ever sommelier slam was one of the greatest collaborative wine dinners this writer has been to. The premise here is simple: the underrated wine bar in Coral Gables wants to push the envelope while…
Remember when you were in high school and calendars were such important part of your life? And we’re talking about the types you actually pin up on the wall and write on, not that thing you carry around that vibrates to let you know when you’ve got 15 before your…
Nothing brings an end to your weekend quite like a Tuesday…..The festivities didn;t end yesterday, though. Wednesday is Lee Schrager’s birthday, and he wants to celebrate over his favorite dishes at Yardbird. (Hint: there’s fried chicken involved.) Short week starts now. Tuesday Lunch at Vagabond Restaurant & Bar There’s a good…
Tired of the same old brown bag paper lunch or simply want to get out of the office for something other than Subway? Good news: Vagabond Restaurant & Bar is now serving lunch. Well, starting Tuesday, which is perfect considering you’ll be recovering from Memorial Day festivities and either craving…
