In Michael Pollan’s most recent book, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, the author discusses how the four elements — fire, water, air, and earth — transform plants and animals into the food that ends up on our plates. Best known for his bestsellers The Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense…
While most of us in Miami have grown up on a steady stream of Cuban fare, the delights and taste infusions of Haitian food are harder to come by. That’s a shame, because a good Haitian meal has many of the staples we love–beans and rice, fried plantains, goat, pork–plus…
Let’s face it: Mother’s Day can get a bit, well, stale. This Sunday, instead of treating Ma to a manicure or an overpriced brunch, why not hit her with the best meal of her life? Here are the top five unconventional places in Miami for every type of lady, from…
How does one celebrate the opening of a new bakery caf�? If you’re Zak Stern, AKA Zak the Baker, you hire a band to play bluegrass tunes, you bake a bunch of bread, and you line your counters with sunflowers, wine bottles, and a handle of whiskey. Donors, supporters, friends,…
In the age of Dorito-shell tacos, burrito bowls, and mango margaritas, it’s no wonder most people have no idea what constitutes authentic Mexican cuisine. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla (not the nation’s independence, whose anniversary is in…
Head to 41st Street (Arthur Godfrey Road) in Miami Beach and you’ll experience a “no longer in Miami” feeling. Baseball hats are replaced by yarmulkes; booty shorts are eschewed for conservative skirts. Tons of stores display the “KM,” or Kosher Miami sticker, and while many people sling the word around,…
In France, stopping at the boulangerie for a baguette is like hitting up your neighborhood Cuban caf� for a colada. It’s a daily event. The word baguette comes from the Latin word baculum, or “stick,” and relates to the bread’s long, narrow shape. Simple yet complex in taste, this traditional…
If you grew up in Miami, you probably have a soft spot for flan. It’s the perfect dessert: eggy, creamy, and topped with silky caramel. As kids, we’d wait around for the custard, lick the plate clean, and then beg for more. As adults, we pretty much do the same…
On the outside, it seems like Miami has all the necessary ingredients for fantastic sushi: a seaside location, an international culture, and a love of food. It turns out that’s not enough. We’re seriously lacking in the sushi department. Here are five reasons Miami sushi isn’t up to snuff. See…
If not for cacao beans, we wouldn’t have chocolate, not to mention Fairchild’s 8th Annual International Chocolate Festival, a fest scheduled to take place from January 24 to 26. With enticing cooking demos, a “Choco-Walk,” bean lectures, decadent tastings, and even poetry — guess who’s the muse — this year’s…
In honor of the Korean New Year on January 31, we decided to stop by Shokudo in Buena Vista. Located in an old bodega on Northeast Second Avenue, it’s usually a crowd-pleaser and offers up a mixture of delectable street food that can cure cravings for Asian cuisine. We ordered…
Six years ago, Peru native Edison Pinedo moved to Miami. Soon after that, he opened Sabor a Per�, an Edgewater restaurant that lured diners with its authentic Peruvian cuisine, warm atmosphere, and consistent quality. “We exist for our clients,” says Pinedo. “We don’t have any publicity; if we did we…
After living in Chilean Patagonia for 14 months, I’m convinced: lamb is a dish best served on an iron cross. The Patagonia area spans across southern Chile and Argentina and it’s a place full of wildlife and nature. There are blue-tinted glaciers, grasslands that stretch for miles, and free-roaming animals…
