For years, doughnut shops in Miami have been few and far between. That is until 2016, when an influx of booze-filled, cream-topped sweet treats invaded the 305. Most notable, last year marked the emergence of the Salty Donut, Miami’s first artisanal doughnut shop known for innovative interpretations of the traditional pastry, such as sticky bun and cannoli variations.
Dessert Wars, the largest sweets event in South Florida, returns this Saturday, January 21. Think of it as a pop-up version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. From Sweet Melody ice cream to Happylicious cookie dough and Nummies baked goods, more than 30 vendors that specialize in all things sugary will compete at this third-annual festival.
Happy Monday, Miami. This week brings plenty of events, and the best part is they all cost less than $10. Grab a few bucks and enjoy what’s new in town, from a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Liberty City to yoga and live music at the Wynwood Yard.
Happy Monday, Miami. Beginning today, enjoy late-night happy hour at Gin + Collins, where all cocktails are priced at $7. On Tuesday, visit Commonwealth, a craft kitchen and whiskey bar, for tacos and a live DJ. Snag a seat to chef Allen Susser and Izzy’s Fish & Oyster’s Jamie DeRosa’s sustainable seafood dinner Wednesday night. End the week at South Pointe Tavern, which recently launched a new happy hour.
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. The next three days are filled with music, art, parties, and boozy beverages galore. From Coral Gables to Little Havana to South Beach, these are the best places to be until the sun comes up Monday morning.
Scott Linquist — best known for Miami’s favorite taqueria, Coyo — debuted Olla in December 2016. The new eatery swaps tacos for multiregional Mexican dishes such as moles and pork belly cochinita. Less than two months later, Olla (pronounced oi-ya) is ready for brunch.
Near the left corner in the lobby of the Townhouse Hotel in Miami Beach, a dim light leads down a flight of stairs. A few steps later, find an entryway surrounded by walls lined with obscure anime drawings. As of November 2016, K Ramen Burger Beer has made this small space its home, whipping up an eclectic batch of dinnertime plates.
Remember that warm cinnamon bun from Knaus Berry Farm that was stuffed inside fluffy 24-hour brioche dough from the Salty Donut? It’s back. Beginning January 17, visit the Salty Donut for its legendary sticky-bun doughnut. Drowned in a roasted-pecan-toffee-rum glaze and topped with a caramelized pecans, the cinnamon-roll/doughnut mashup will be available through January 29.
Doughnuts proved to be one of Miami’s strongest food trends in 2016. Last year saw quite a few openings, including the Salty Donut, Honeybee, and Mojo Donuts & Fried Chicken, as well as the revival of Velvet Creme. It also saw the launch of Donuts!, a festival where hundreds gathered at the Wynwood Yard for coffee, booze, and dozens of variations on the classic doughnut. (Think guava and cheese, Kentucky bourbon bacon, and a vegan treat made with shredded coconut meat.)
Tap 42, the Fort Lauderdale-based eatery known for craft beer and indulgent plates, will open in March in midtown Miami Taking over the former Apeiro Kitchen & Bar space (3252 NE First Ave.), the 6,150-square-foot restaurant was expected to debut in November, but its opening was delayed. This marks the fourth Tap 42 in South Florida and the second in Miami-Dade. The first Miami-area Tap 42 opened in Coral Gables in May 2016.
Lolo’s Surf Cantina is now open nightly for dinner service, bringing Baja-inspired Mexican eats to Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. Created by chef/partner Richard Ampudia and Plan Do See, a global hospitality brand based in Japan, the beachside space is located inside the recently refurbished Stanton South Beach Hotel (161 Ocean Dr.).
Happy Monday, Miami. This week brings plenty of events, and the best part is they all cost less than $10. Grab a few bucks and enjoy what’s new in town, from National YoungArts Week to Brews & Books and the 2017 Miami Improv Festival.
Power up your Monday morning with 99-cent coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts in Brickell, which recently opened at 940 SW First Ave. Miami-Dade McDonald’s restaurants are celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day too, giving free meals to officers and support staff. On Wednesday, stop by K. Ramen Burger Beer inside Miami Beach’s…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. The next three days are filled with music, art, parties, and boozy beverages galore. From Coral Gables to Little Havana to South Beach, these are the best places to be until the sun comes up Monday morning.
Happy Monday, Miami. Make the first week of the year tasty by trying a few recently opened restaurants. Farm-to-table eatery the Brick is now open in Downtown Dadeland as well as Venetian-inspired wine and tapas bar Bàcaro on Lincoln Road. The Miami Beach Information App recently launched too, which lists all dining options within Miami Beach city limits.
Happy Monday, Miami. This week brings plenty of events, and the best part is they all cost less than $10. Grab a few bucks and enjoy what’s new in town, from Brew House Rock at Concrete Beach Brewery to music at the Filling Station Lofts and free admission to PAMM.
The best time of the year is finally here — New Year’s Eve weekend. Welcome 2017 with music, art, parties, and boozy beverages galore. From Coral Gables to Little Havana to South Beach, these are the best places to be until the sun comes up Monday morning.
Where you have brunch this Sunday is important. Saturday is New Year’s Eve, which means Sunday calls for a cozy spot prepared to whip up a gluttonous meal filled with meats and sweets and some more booze to wash it all down.
Miami is brimming with unique Italian restaurants. In the past few months, Via Emilia 9, a quaint Northern Italian-inspired eatery in South Beach, received a significant makeover; Michael Schwartz opened his highly anticipated Italian spot, Fi’lia, inside the SLS Brickell; and Ocio brought lobster ravioli, carbonara, and beef lasagna to Doral.
One of the worst feelings is not knowing where or what to eat. The Miami Beach Information app, which launched in November, might be able to help. The free app features comprehensive dining options within the city limits of Miami Beach, including Hakkasan, Cecconi’s Miami Beach, and Bird & Bone. In addition to offering restaurant listings, it also gives users door-to-door directions and local deals. Created in a partnership between the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and Solodev, a web experience platform, it’s the first app of its kind for an individual U.S. city.
When the AC Hotel opened in June 2015, it gave Miami Beach a swank, affordable cocktail lounge. Now the bar, which remained unnamed for about a year and a half, has officially opened as Gin + Collins. It’s located in the same space as the hotel’s earlier cocktail lounge, where Jennifer Massolo, founder of the Liquid Projects and the Craft Spirits & Beer Festival, created and curated its original beverage program.
Start Monday with something sweet. Enjoy a special holiday-inspired brunch at SoFi’s seafood eatery Izzy’s. Other food-centric happenings this week include Hanukkah at the Wynwood Yard, happy hour at Izzy’s, a whiskey tour at Taurus, and Shimuja Ramen at Baby Jane.
