Before Starbucks locales and Nepresso machines, Kerry Sachs, a former engineer, found himself in una hacienda de café in Lara, Venezuela in 1986. He was on a quest for a quality cup of coffee. Kerry, along with his brother Jim, who worked in economics and finance, and Eric Bonillo, a…
If you find yourself on a quick getaway to the resort-filled island of Hispaniola, you’ll be able to taste home with a meal at Pubbelly Sushi. Pubbelly Sushi, the Asian-inspired Miami Beach staple, is opening a new location in a tropical, tourist destination that is not South Florida: The Dominican Republic. It…
Arguably the best time of the year for die-hard foodies is over. Or so you thought. Miami Spice 2015 ended September 30, which means you’ll have to wait until August to snag lunch for $23 and dinner for $39 at some of Miami’s most sought after eateries. But a handful of…
Take a mojito break at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails’ Mojito Mondays. That’s a surefire way to cure this week’s Monday blues. Experience the Italian countryside at the Shore Club’s Terrazza with 50% off booze in honor of Italian Harvest month. Drink pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month at Katsuya South…
Pizzetta, benedicts and a lot of caviar. This is Sunday brunch Seaspice style. You might have heard about the seafood brasserie and lounge’s unparalleled location. Situated along the banks of the Miami River, every diner is seated with a view of Miami’s downtown skyline. For brunch, choose between chic, warehouse-style…
The best time of the week is finally here: the weekend. Miami offers just about every activity this weekend. On the music front, you can catch Marc Anthony at American Airlines Arena, Brendan O’ Hara at The Annex Wynwood, and Gareth Emery at LIV. You can also take a Sunset…
The Habit Burger Grill opens its doors for the first time today at its new Miami location at 9971 West Flagler Street, Suite 180. This marks the burger chain’s first Miami-Dade restaurant. The 3,000 square-foot locale has room for more than 100 and offers indoor and outdoor patio seating. The…
It’s Monday and you’re probably in need of a pick-me-up. How about making your own Gin and Tonic while nibbling on some bar bites at FINKA? This week, take your pick at one of the many dinner specials happening around town. On Tuesday night, head to Lure Fishbar to celebrate…
The best things in life are free. Unless it’s La Mar’s Peruvian brunch extravaganza. Nosh away on an array of flavorful bites on their intimate waterfront terrace or inside with a deep-house DJ spinning in the background. Sunday brunch at the Mandarin Oriental eatery is bold. Start at their extensive hot…
It’s been a year since the now permanent, pop-up bar Better Days debuted in Brickell. And our favorite longtime pop-up announced the opening of a second pop-up called Bareroot, launching tonight. Think of it as your new go-to place for reinterpreted “trashy bar food.” But instead of the grease and grime,…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. Miami offers just about every activity this weekend. Get a taste of Oktoberfest at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden on Friday or celebrate American Indian Day at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming on Saturday. On the music front, you…
If you’re looking for something to spice up your Wednesday, you’re in luck. How does free lunch sound? Get some free midday grub today by sending a simple tweet. On the menu: Hamburgers and veggie burgers, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. Verizon and Fooji, an on-demand food ordering service, will fulfill…
Jaya, a modern Asian-inspired resto, will open in The Setai in late November with Chopped champion executive chef Mathias Gervais. Gervais won the Sept. 17 episode of the Food Network’s Chopped. Jaya will replace the hotel’s signature eatery, The Restaurant. Hotel reps say renovations, like an open kitchen design, will be made…
Michelle Barnstein, the James-Beard award-winning chef, cares about what you eat. That’s why she wants you to take a selfie with your favorite produce and tag #DrinkGoodDoGood. Bernstein is the Miami ambassador for the Naked Juice and Wholesome Wave #DrinkGoodDoGood campaign, which will donate up to 500,000 pounds of produce…
How bad can Monday really be with some free beer? Grovetoberfest is back with a free beer tasting Monday night at MIA Brewing. If you’re in the mood for something more intimate, head over to Terrazza at the Shore Club for their chef’s table series. Start your Tuesday morning with…
Piripi, the Miami Beach Spanish-fusion restaurant, has transformed what diners know as traditional Sunday brunch to a two-day “espectacular,” running every Saturday and Sunday. The menu showcases recently appointed executive chef Angelina Bastidas’ twist on traditional Latin cuisine with a three-course prix fixe menu for $27 per person. Start off slow with…
The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. Miami offers just about every activity this weekend. Catch Salmon Rushdie at Miami Dade College Wolfs Campus Friday or Brad Meltzer and Judd Winick at Books and Books on Saturday. On the music front, you can catch Arty…
Stephen Starr, the Philadelphia-based restaurateur, plans to open a new French brasserie in Bal Harbour this fall. Le Zoo will be Starr’s fifth restaurant in the Magic City, and second in the luxury mall. It is steps away from his upscale, Japanese eatery Makoto. It will take over the former space of…
Ramen noodles probably made the cut in your college-aged diet. But the beloved college pastime is more than just an instant meal in a microwavable bowl. There’s years of history behind the dish, and the Consulate of Japan in Miami wants to share it through film. Through Thursday, Florida International…
Heirloom tomatoes with burrata cheese, rigatoni pasta in a white wine cream sauce, and a chocolate lava cake with strawberry mouse. The Forge’s updated Miami Spice dinner menu is a foolproof way to end your Monday and start your week on a happy, and tasty, note. This week is a busy…
Memories of your grandma slaving away in the kitchen during the Jewish High Holy Days are a thing of the past thanks to mom-and-pop eatery Blue Collar. Break-fast baskets are now available to order for Rosh Hashanah this weekend, and Yom Kippur the following week. But owner and chef Danny…
Wynwood can be easily mistaken for a ghost town during the daytime. But venture inside area-favorite Wynwood Kitchen & Bar on a Sunday and be pleasantly surprised. You’ll notice most seats taken, with a sea of Latin-style brunch dishes gracing diners’ tables. It all mimics an art exhibit, with most…
