Summertime means longer daylight hours, no school (for the lucky ones), and plenty of leisurely holiday time. Unlike the lackluster blockbuster season where schlock reigns, these next few months are a time to bask in the literary hits of spring and anticipate stellar new releases chock full of fantasy, romance,…
If you think the Holocaust is a subject better left untouched, then you haven’t read The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard. You should, not just because it’s well crafted, but also because he’s one of our finest (and most overlooked) writers. Currently a professor at Williams College, he’s penned…
“I think every woman should have a blowtorch.” Today marks what would have been Julia Child’s 102nd birthday. If not for Julia — chef, cookbook author, television host, accidental feminist — the food world wouldn’t be what it is today. If not for Julia, Americans might still be eating TV…
Molly Wizenberg’s food blog Orangette has been called the best food blog by the London Times. Her first memoir, A Homemade Life (2010), chronicled her food memories, dealing with her father’s death, and meeting her husband-to-be, Brandon. Delancey (2014) is Wizenberg’s second memoir, and it focuses on their decision to…
In 1821, Peru became the last colony in South America to gain independence from Spain. How best to celebrate, you ask? Why, with food, music, and Pisco, �hermanos! While we know it’s hard to disentangle yourself from the comforting arms of classics like tangy ceviche and aromatic lomo saltado, La…
You know you’re in Miami when “Abuela Maria” (vanilla blended with Maria cookies, guava, and cream cheese) is the most popular flavor in an ice-cream shop. And while there’s a sprinkling of shops that have been experimenting with local flavors for a while, none of them has embraced Latino/Caribbean culture…
Argentina What’s the one dish that Argentines miss the most when living abroad? Well, if you talk to Maximiliano Alvarez of Fiorito, there’s too many to choose from: mollejas (sweetbreads), provoleta cheese with chorizo, milanesas, and empanadas, just to name a few. Fair enough. But when we press harder, he…
For fans who have been following the 2014 World Cup, this is the last week to savor the glory, drama, and mayhem of all things f�tbol. And what better way to do that than with some authentic bites from each country? Whether you’re rooting for Brazil or Germany, we’ve got…
Madrid is a foodie heaven. You see it in the markets that offer row after row of fresh produce, and the tapas stacked on caf� countertops, beckoning passersby in with the thrill of bite-sized pleasures. Pages could be written of the tapas in Spain; hell, pages could be written on…
The Pubbelly boys are as dangerous to the Miami food scene as the Corleone family was to the New York crime scene. It all began in 2010, with the opening of the Asian gastropub Pubbelly (heard of it?). Jose Mendin, Sergio Navarro, and Andreas Schreiner were first-time owners, dewey-eyed and…
Pull out your jersey (or bathing suit) and gather your closest amigos for “sexy, fun World Cup entertainment” at the Clevelander pool and patio (1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach). Attend June 20 or 21 and you could win an all-expense paid trip for two to Las Vegas to watch the…
Downtown Miami, a stone’s throw from tourist trap Bayside, seems like the least likely of places to house the chic and quiet Catalonian venue NIU Kitchen. At night, this part of NE Second Ave. has a sleepy, nondescript feel, and we almost walk passed the glass doors. Thank the food…
If you like betting, booze, and food bundles, head to Fado Irish Pub (900 S. Miami Ave., Miami). In attendance Thursday will be the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, festive decorations, and a drum line. Fado has partnered with Anheuser-Busch, which will provide commemorative World Cup glasses. You can also purchase…
Can’t afford the trip to Brazil? Join the club. Luckily, at SushiSamba locations in Coral Gables (180 Aragon Ave.) and Miami Beach (600 Lincoln Rd.), you get the next best thing with its monthlong fete. The opening game will bring samba dancers, DJs, contests, and exotic decor, as well as…
Imagine this: You’re ready to cheer on Spain in the 2014 World Cup, proudly defending your 2010 title, drinking some tasty sangria, and you’re surrounded by Brazil fans. Or worse, clutching your chest, living and breathing for Germany — and getting drowned out by USA diehards. Or, perhaps the worst…
Nicaragua, land of lakes and volcanoes, is just as much a land of food. On a recent four-day trip to visit a close friend living in Le�n, I learned to travel, drink, and eat like a Nica. My only regret? That I didn’t get to try iguana, � la Anthony…
Purple ruffles, African blue, turkey yakitori, red baby beats, raw chocolate p�t�. Sounds like poetry. There is a certain ethereal quality to the menu and ambiance at Basil Park, Tim Andriola’s newest eatery, just a quick stroll from his other venture, Timo. Where the latter is dolled up with white…
When you think summertime in Miami, odds are lobster clambake doesn’t register. Now, thanks to the folks at Tongue & Cheek, our balmy, sweaty, uncomfortable season will get a decidedly cool New England makeover. Created by chef Jamie DeRosa, this is a big departure from his daily dinner specials, or…
Walking into El’eat Restaurant & Lounge in North Miami Beach is like walking onto the set of American Hustle; you fully expect to see Amy Adams and combed-over Christian Bale dining in the shadows, which are plentiful in this dimly lit restaurant despite multiple chandeliers. See also: Michael Mina 74:…
On the outside, La Palapa Hondure�a (formerly known as Adelita’s Caf�) is anything but memorable. Surrounded by louder venues such as a vapor shop and a Papa John’s, the restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows that are plastered with karaoke posters and the emblematic palapa, an open-sided dwelling with a thatched roof…
Chef Roy Choi is a rare breed. Part food celebrity, part everyman, he’s celebrated for churning out seriously good, unpretentious food. We largely have him to thank for bringing food trucks to the masses. His Kogi BBQ trucks specialize in tacos, the most famous of which is filled with Korean…
May is National Burger Month, and as part of a rich and meaty tradition, Blue Collar is celebrating with blogger-created burger specials. In the past, creations have included the Fat Girl Hedonist burger — made with chorizo, fried shallots, smoked Gouda, and chipotle mayo — and the Food-E burger, with…
