Nicknamed the “City Beautiful,” Coral Gables is one of South Florida’s oldest and most historic areas, making it a pro at offering great Sunday brunches. Known for its lush, tree-lined avenues; mighty, opulent buildings; winding roadways; and lots of green space, the city is celebrated for its diverse culinary landscape too…

The sweet smell of freshly-brewed coffee and the strong, rich aftertaste that follows is what keeps many of us strong enough to take on the day. But java lovers know Miami — compared to other cities and regions — isn’t always the best place to snag a quality cup of…

It’s been almost a year since Velvet Creme, an iconic Miami doughnut shop, announced its reopening after a 15 year hiatus. On September 28, Miami’s first doughnut shop confirmed it is still in the process of reviving its age-old brand. But now, its location will be housed at 1555 SW 8th Street…

At Lettuce & Tomato, a hill of sprouts tops a seared cut of corvina. A mélange of quinoa blended with warm slow-cooked mushrooms, piquillo peppers, and red onion lies below, dazzled with a homemade citrus sauce boasting a sweet and sour tang. “I like to see something green and fresh…

One of the oldest locales in Coconut Grove is finally feeding into Miami’s brunch craze. Taurus Beer & Whiskey House, known for its selection of more than 100 whiskies and late-night bar bites, is joining a smattering of other Grove restaurants, like Glass and Vine, Greenstreet, and Ariete, which offer brunch spreads…

It’s been nearly a year since the Salty Donut captured the hearts and bellies of Miami. Now, they’re attracting more than just our city’s locals and tourists. Last Wednesday, Sept. 14, the craft doughnut shop took home first place on the Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown. This weekend, their winning doughnut will be…

Two years ago, the Seven Dials quietly opened on a residential side street in Coral Gables. It didn’t take long for the quaint gastropub , helmed by London-born chef/owner Andrew Gilbert, to become a neighborhood gem. The locale is finally jumping on the brunch bandwagon, opening its doors Sunday late morning to offer the weekend meal…

The Shops at Merrick Park received a tasty addition with the opening of 320 Gastrolounge, a Latin-Asian fusion eatery with late-night live music programming. The restaurant, tucked inside Coral Gables’ outdoor shopping center, describes itself as “from Miami, for Miami,” a concept our burgeoning culinary landscape has long needed, according to owner/chef Juan Aguero, who…

Two years after opening, Via Emilia 9, a quaint Northern Italian-inspired eatery in South Beach, received a significant makeover. Now, the restaurant features more than quality Italian eats. Find an open kitchen, a myriad of new Italian imports, an eat-in bar, and a pasta making station, transforming age-old dinner into a true Italian…