When his brother-in-law, Gary Hadler asked for one last favor before passing away, Robert Taylor agreed. “Not realizing what a huge commitment it was, I said yes,” Taylor said. The last request? To resurrect Velvet Creme doughnuts. Miami’s first homegrown doughnut shop was, after all, Hadler’s father’s business. Velvet Creme was…
Happy Monday, Miamians. This week brings plenty of events, including underground music hangouts, poetry celebrations, comedy, movies under the stars, and Big Night in Little Haiti. The best part? It’s all free. Monday Murk Mondays at Coyo: Head to the Wynwood taqueria’s hidden bar for underground house music, tacos, and…
Listen up pup lovers: Grab your furry best friend and head to Coconut Grove because LoKal is launching its dog happy hour tonight. If dogs aren’t your thing, stop by Ichimi anytime between noon and 7 p.m. during its launch of all day happy hour. Everything from fried oysters and…
In the 1970s, Lee Smith remembers spending his weekends on the sand. Instead of a smartphone, he carried a film camera, snapping scenes of his friends enjoying life’s most primitive gifts — sunny days and warm waters. “This was before Facebook and everything,” the photographer says. “This is how we talked…
Verde, the Perez Art Museum’s waterfront restaurant, is more than just an easy go-to for a convenient mid-exhibit bite. Executive chef Kaytlin Brakefield, who joined the eatery more than a year and a half ago, carefully crafted a menu that’s delicious and vibrant in both taste and appearance, making its weekend…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend — and Miami offers just about every activity. It’s three days of festive cacophony of music, art, and frosty tropical libations. Make sure to check out Ocean Drive this weekend for the annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival…
Doughnuts might be new to the neighborhood, but since New Times first reported the hole-in-dough craze hitting Miami, it’s been full speed ahead with pop-ups, festivals, and new brick and mortars. Honeybee Doughnuts, a gourmet craft shop coming to South Miami, wants in on the action. “This has truly been on…
Happy Monday, Miamians. This week brings a bevy of events, including happy hour, yoga, art walks, museum admissions, and the return of Miami Soul Train. The best part? It’s all free. Monday Adrienne Arsht Center Farmers Market: Start your week on a fresh note with Florida-grown produce and prepared foods…
It might be Monday, but it’s also March Madness. Sneak out of work early and head to the Rooftop at E11even for a boozy watch party. Michelle Bernstein is celebrating 10 years of Michy this week too, with dinner specials and a five-course food-and-wine pairing. End the week with National Beer Day…
Most cult brunch-goers know that South Beach is its unofficial meeting ground. The 305’s sandy coastline is flooded with restaurants offerings dozens of renditions of the weekend meal, making it difficult to choose just one place to dine. But, Josh Elliott, chef de cuisine at the Restaurant inside the Raleigh,…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend — and Miami offers just about every activity. It’s three days of festive cacophony of music, art, and frosty tropical libations. End the weekend with Cochon 555, where locals, foodies, and industry folks will indulge in a night of…
Imagine more than 2,000 dresses, shoes, and accessories; dozens of hair and make-up glam sessions; and one-on-one style advice from Monte Durham, fashion director for TLC’s Say Yes to The Dress: Atlanta . That is how more than 50 local high school girls were treated yesterday during a day of mentoring and…
It’s been a year since Cochon 555 stopped in Miami, where locals, foodies, and industry folks indulged in a night of pork and booze while, among other things, watching a 200-pound pig get inked. This Sunday, the national pig tour returns to South Beach with five new chefs, winemakers, and…
Serendipity, a hole-in-the-wall artisanal ice cream shop located at 421 NW 26th St., has quickly become a quirky neighborhood gem thanks to its creative flavors. Think a mashup of beer, wine, flowers, and fruits all handmade by founder/owner Jessica Levison just hours before. “What can I say,” Levison giggles. “Wynwood loves…
For Dustin Atoigue, executive chef of the Mondrian, home is where the heart is. Atoigue’s heart is in Guam, a small island country in the Western Pacific where he was born and raised. Through a partnership with the Mondrian, Atoigue has brought a taste of his island to Miami with the creation…
Say ‘Happy Monday’ with new happy hour offerings at various Miami eateries. If you’re in Wynwood, head to KYU; if you’re near the beach, try the Mondrian’s new pop-up Hurao’s weekday specials or the Continental’s offerings, like cheesesteak egg rolls and $5 cocktails. Eat a sub on Wednesday at Jersey…
Forgo McDonald’s and Taco Bell. Former Miami Heat player Ray Allen and wife Shannon are opening Grown, a new fast-food concept in South Miami (8211 S. Dixie Hwy.) this March. Developed by the couple, Grown is said to be “real food, cooked slow, for fast people,” meaning it fuses a farm-to-table…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend — and Miami offers just about every activity. It’s three days of festive cacophony of music, art, and frosty tropical libations. End the weekend with an Easter brunch at one of many Miami eateries offering eggs, pastries, and other delectables…
When New Times was first invited to try Fooq’s dinner service, we noted a disheveled-looking man in an adjacent lot with a sign that read, “$10 parking.” Now, a year, and quite a few changes later, the man is still there, and so is Fooq’s quirky charm. During Art Basel, Fooq’s launched…
Miami is no stranger to high-priced luxuries. From fancy clubs to indulgent restaurants, many things in the Magic City require magic money. Thankfully, not everything comes with a price tag. There are plenty of budget-friendly things to do on any given day, like free movies, yoga classes, museums, jazz concerts,…
Though we’re only three months in, it’s clear that 2016 is the year of the doughnut. From the Salty Donut’s Wynwood takeover, Velvet Creme’s revival, and other new shops, including Fireman Derek’s doughnuts, and Honeybee’s, steps away from brick and mortar locations, Miami’s addiction to the hole-in-a-dough confection continues to grow stronger, and there’s…
If you’re craving a burger and some beer in Coconut Grove or Wynwood, there’s a good chance Lokal or Kush are your go-tos. But what about seafood and cider? That’s where Matt Kuscher, who’s behind both Lokal and Kush, comes in with his newest restaurant, the Spillover, describing it as…
