Whether you got Sprung!, indulged in an overload of barbecue, or hit up the PGA Championship at the Trump, one thing is certain: You’re unhappy about Monday’s arrival. Turn that frown upside down, because there are lots of food and drink happenings to cheer you up, beginning with kicking it…
The Broken Shaker’s Bar Lab Boys, Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta, like to change things up. A constantly rotating monthly menu of libations synchronzed with the seasons is usually the name of the game at the popular bar. So it should come as no surprise that the brunch at 27…
Three short months into business, SooWoo — a Japanese/Korean restaurant located just off Fifth Street and Washington Avenue in South Beach — has been shuttered. The place, which occupied a variety of locales before moving to the Beach, got off to a rocky start after several employees claimed — and…
Klima hasn’t even opened yet and already the Spanish restaurant has hosted the master of New Basque cuisine, Juan Mari Arzak. In 1989, he was awarded three Michelin stars for his namesake restaurant in Spain, Arzak. Along with fellow three-Michelin-starred chefs Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz and Quique Dacosta of…
“There are too many Neapolitan-style pizza places in Miami,” say some idiotas. They are wrong! Pizza is always a welcome addition to the neighborhood, especially when you’re in Wynwood and there’s such a thing as Taco Pizza Tuesday. Yep. Taco Pizza Tuesday is officially happening. The man behind the idea…
Walk into Boxelder and the first thing you notice is a hexagonal mirror configuration on the wall. Besides being pretty to look at, it has a shape that’s representative of the molecular structure of fermentation. That’s an indicator of how serious the folks behind Wynwood’s first craft beer market are…
There’s no better way to start your week than with a burger. Head over to American Social for burger Mondays then get back on track Tuesday by visiting the new Whole Foods. That’s right, there’s a new giant shrine to healthful living downtown and you should really check it out…
Lovers of Irish cream always keep their home bar well stocked with Bailey’s. But there’s a boozy Irish cream on the market, and it’s just as easy to guzzle. You might already be acquainted with Kerrygold from your visits to the cheese and butter aisle at Publix. The Irish brand…
The 14th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival might be over, but we’re still recovering from Death by Chocolate, the late-night cocoa soiree hosted by none other than donut creator Dominique Ansel. While many of the guests at Death by Chocolate were secretly hoping that Ansel saying his doughnut-hybrid…
Forget brunch. Sundays were made for barbecue, so head to the inaugural Grillin in the Grove at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove) this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Whether you’re into Texas, Memphis, or Kansas City ’cue, Grillin in the Grove will have something for every…
Have you ever drunk a bunch of beer and then played a game of human bowling? Chances are no, unless you’ve been to Sprung! The annual beer-centric bash will take over Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove) this Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. with what promises to be…
The Village of Merrick Park got a bit more Parisian with the opening of Pascal Oudin’s Brasserie Central. The European flair will continue when El Bulli veteran Najat Kaanache opens Piripi in the ritzy outdoor mall in a couple of weeks. Piripi, which is Spanish slang for tipsy or buzzed,…
Wiped out from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival? Join the club. The 14th-annual SoBeWFF brought the nation’s top culinary geniuses to our sandy beaches for a weekend of eating, drinking, and being merry. But don’t for a minute think that because it’s over, you can give your stomach…
Spain’s quintessential dish, paella, is a difficult one to make. “There is no such thing as the perfect paella,” says Quique Dacosta. His restaurant in Alicante, Quique Dacosta, has earned three Michelin stars and been on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for three years. The avant-garde chef…
Four-time winner Michael Symon sat out this year’s Burger Bash, giving some of countries best patties a fighting chance at last night’s ninth annual burger extravaganza. One of South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s most popular events, Burger Bash presented by Amstel Light combines America’s love for burgers and beer…
If you don’t know who Alex Stupak is, you will when the pastry chef turned taco king opens up shop here. When asked about Miami’s taco revolution and whether he would contemplate bringing his tortillas down to South Beach at Thursday night’s Tacos After Dark, the chef told us, “I’m…
If your favorite part of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is the Grand Tasting Village, then be prepared when you head there today or tomorrow because the festival’s oldest event has some changes up its sleeve. Spoiler alert: there are more places to sit and take a breather…
Walk into El Cielo and you’ll be immediately awed by the stunning decor at this waterfront eatery in Brickell on the River. At its helm is 31-year-old Juan Manuel Barrientos, who at the age of 29 snagged a spot on the coveted list “Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants” for his…
New Times’ annual arts shindig, Artopia, is back for its seventh year next Thursday, February 26. Presented in conjunction with Miracle Mile and downtown Coral Gables and held at the Coral Gables Museum, Artopia is a celebration of Miami’s thriving culture. Winners of the local MasterMind Awards will be announced…
Monday night was bittersweet as Nina Compton took control of the kitchen one last time and cooked her last supper for the Magic City. The former Scarpetta chef de cuisine and Top Chef: New Orleans runner-up (as well as fan favorite) is trading South Beach for the French Quarter in…
There’s nothing like having a rubdown delivered to your doorstep, except maybe having a couple’s rubdown delivered to your doorstep. If that sounds nice, you might want to give Soothe a try. If you’re not in a couple and feel weird about having a dual massage with your roommate or…
Jeremiah Bullfrog has been hard at work lately. The chef and owner of GastroPod recently announced he would open up shop in Aventura Mall while almost simultaneously reaching his fundraising goal on Kickstarter to keep his converted shipping container in Wynwood going. The mastermind never stops creating or thinking about…
