Hate going to Whole Foods but like having your wholesome foods? Of course you do – parking at the South Beach location is like traveling to a war zone. And getting to the downtown can leave you in gridlock traffic. If you want to avoid all that and get your…
With summer rearing it’s big humid head, gelato is in order. Luckily, there isn’t a lack of options in Miami, but there is one new one that quietly opened under the radar in Midtown worth venturing to. If you haven’t heard of Latteria Italiana, it might be because they haven’t…
We’ve all been paddle boarding, but how do you know you’re doing it right? We know, we know: all you need to do is paddle, right? Wrong. Turns out there’s a whole strategy to paddle boarding and it involves where your feet go on the board (arms width apart between…
Miami is all about the gastropub’s but what about gastroclubs? The city will have its first when La Divina Gastro Club opens in the former Kukaramakara space in Brickell (1250 S Miami Ave.) in just a couple of weeks. At its helm is Aleric “AJ” Constantin. You might know him…
With the expansion of the Design District from understated luxury to over-the-top hub of lavish, it’s only natural that Michelin starred toques like Joel Robuchon and Jean-Georges follow suit. That type of sustenance, however, isn’t what locals are looking for on a daily basis. No. For local fare by locals…
It would seem that Miami is really into buns and beef, because the second annual burger brawl, thought up by local burger connoisseur and blogger Burger Beast, sold out. A thousand and then some carnivores congregated Friday night at Magic City Casino for limitless bites and burgers from 20 local…
Monday’s aren’t so bad when you’ve got unlimited charcuterie to look forward to. Such is the case every week at DB Bistro till further notice, which means you can indulge chef’s housemade pate, terrines, and whatever else he’s whipped up with a glass of wine. Be sure to save some…
Pop quiz Friday: where is one of the best places in the world to see stars? Hint: it starts with Costa and end with Rica. For years, Costa Rica’s been raved about as one of the top 10 places to take in the cosmos, so if it’s not already on…
I’m all about progressive societies, so when I found out that Skirt Club, an all-women’s club for the sexually curious was coming to Miami, I had to go and see whether the Magic City was ready for this kind of thing. I registered with a pseudonym under the pretense that…
With the weekend not far away, chances are you’re figuring out where to go for a good-tasting brunch that a) doesn’t break the bank b) isn’t the typical hotel affair c) has pancake tacos and d) is serving up gratis mimosas. For all of the above, head to Station 5…
Miami’s got lots of things going for it. White velvety beaches? Check. Beautiful people? Double check. 24-hour cabaret club? Yep. All-girls private members network for the sexually curious? Now a thing. About that last one, it’s called Skirt Club and it’s launching tonight at Cavalli Club. According to founder Genevieve…
If you want to stir up some food-induced controversy, simply ask a group of carnivores their local burger pick and sit back and watch as they beef it out. To take part in the action, head to the second annual Burger Brawl this Friday, May 15th at Magic City Casino…
If for whatever reason you didn’t have the chance to take mom out yesterday, make it up to her by giving her a taste of Costa Rica’s cuisine all week long at Edge Steak & Bar. Paid you family dues and want some you time? Get it by celebrating craft…
Michael Mina 74 might have been around less than two years, but the Fontainebleau’s underground digs already has annual tradition worthy of celebrating. “We take burger month very seriously,” says chef de cuisine Thomas Griese. Indeed, his boss and Michelin-Starred chef Michael Mina agrees saying,”a burger is an important find. There’s…
Few things cinco de drinko are synonymous with this virtually made-up holiday: tequila, margaritas, and beer. But what about tacos? Cinco de Mayo is after all supposed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s conquest over France at the Battle of Puebla on – you guessed it – May 5. (We’re pretty…
It’s no secret that Coconut Grove is undergoing a renaissance, but part of that had much to do with a few key people who’ve shaped and fostered the neighborhood. Amongst them is Lokal owner Matt Kuscher who opened the burgers and beer joint just before Christmas of 2011. And now,…
Pretty much the only thing that matters this week is that it’s Cinco de Mayo tomorrow. As far as how you’ll be celebrating, we hope with a taco and beer in hand. Get both at Coyo or Taquiza’s pop-up at Pubbelly. Keeping it healthy? So is Basil Park tonight with…
If you’re looking for a brunch to rid you of all of the night’s prior mistakes by way of pancakes slathered in condensed milk and crowned with cereal or cookies and crème French toast, then NIU Kitchen’s Saturday and Sunday affair might not be for you. If you are, however,…
There’s a new pizza place in town. We know what you’re thinking: “another pizza place?” Well, yes. That’s what we just said. But this isn’t the type of New York-style, thin crust pies that currently flood the city, nor is it Chicago’s tried and true deep dish either (although they…
Miami is best summed up by a series of floating images: half-naked babes slathering pounds of baby oil on South Beach, palm trees swaying in the sun, dudes playing dominos whilst smoking puros, and close-ups of the Cuban Sandwich. It is the quintessential Miami sandwich. While its roots have been…
After much anticipation and a soft-opening phase that turned into a part-time shudder, Coya in Brickell is open for sustainable business (except on Sundays when it closes for rest day). The product of restaurenteur Arjun Waney (responsible for bringing Zuma to the world), Coya is a London-based ode to Peruvian…
There’s a new spirit in town, and in case you’ve yet to try Afrohead rum, you can do so with a passport to the West Indies. From April 17 to M ay 19, Afrohead’s rum savant Toby Tyler wants you to do one thing and one thing only: respect your…
