Tonight, the first floor of The Webster boutique on Collins will transform into a surf shop. And along with debuting fashionable designs for the Surf The Webster kickoff event, the good people of the famed store will also be serving a fenom Modern Absinthe two piece cocktail. The drink combines…
Americans have potatoes. Cubans have yuca. So in Miami, you can find the root vegetable pretty much everywhere arroz y frijoles are sold. The starch can be boiled or fried but must be drenched in mojo (a sauce prepared with heavy amounts of garlic, olive oil and citrus juices) to…
Misha’s Cupcakes was the first in South Miami to break into the cupcake scene a few years back. But today, her treats are becoming the Mickey D’s of the sweet set. Buttercream and Cupcakes Nouveau, two other cupcakeries, are finding their own niches in the same neighborhood…
Nicola Abbate hails from Cesentico, Italy. But for the past nine years, while working for the Villagio Company, he has been making South Florida women blush and overtip. Today, as part owner, Abbate manages Villagio Restaurant’s Village of Merrick Park location in Coral Gables. He has a bright smile accented by dimples, seemingly…
Hummus was around during ancient Egyptian times. Cleopatra was probably hand-fed the stuff between grapes while men fanned her. So how is it that after thousands of years of practice, so many eateries prepare crappy renditions of the simple dish? Locally, you can find plenty of spots that need new…
Christy’s in Coral Gables serves shrimp that look as juiced up as the male stars of Jersey Shore. Locals often frequent the upscale eatery on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Malaga Street simply for the shrimp cocktail. It gives new meaning to the famed oxymoron jumbo shrimp…
Brittany Smith is a long-legged blonde who struts around Sushi Samba while serving raw fish to Miami’s most beautiful people.The 28-year-old is originally from Michigan but found a home on Lincoln Road three years ago. In her scanty black dress, the tall and svelte server can easily be mistaken for…
Some local restaurants are slacking when it comes to the breadbasket. Though entrées are just fine at many of these locales, staff overlooks a critical aspect of the dining-out experience. Bread is usually a diner’s first taste of an eatery and sets the stage for everything else. The following is…
Most foodies turn up their noses when asked about dining in shopping centers. But every once in a while, when something is really worth it, they suck up their gourmet pride and dine within reach of Subways and dollar stores. La Crema de las Empanadas (7800 NW 25th St., Doral;…
Plato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it’s all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and crisp alternative. Restaurants throughout the area have their own spins on…
Talavera Cocina Mexicana is keeping secrets. The cilantro margarita may be wildly popular, but its recipe might as well have been developed by government intelligence.In reality, seasoned bartender Damien St. Lawrence conjured up the cocktail recipe ten years ago. He got the idea from a cilantro/lime-flavored sorbet at a gelato…
Lucas “Luca” Cardillo is a 32-year-old, tall and suave Argentinean who strives to create the ultimate dining experience for everyone he serves at Scarpetta. He pays attention to detail, looks you in the eye, and can make anyone, male or female, feel sexy. His bright smile and thick accent make…
Most foodies usually turn their noses up and their fancy palates away from dining inside shopping centers. But every once in a while, when something is really worth it, they’ll suck up their gourmet pride and dine within reach of Subways and dollar stores. La Crema de las Empanadas is…
While it may sound like, and most likely is the name of a Web site that requires you to be over 18 to enter, Hot Passion is also the name of a wildly popular cocktail served at Cafeina in Wynwood. Since its opening this winter, the place has become recognizable…
Virtually everyone in Miami has enjoyed a churro at one point or another. If you haven’t, please continue on into Broward County where you belong. While they originated in Spain, the fried dough treats are also widely popular throughout Latin America, which explains how they made it here.. Their name…
From real estate to cars to implants, bigger is usually better in Miami. But at miniBAR in the Design District, all things small are standing their ground. Identifiable by its arched black canopy and typewrite-font lettering, the restaurant was opened by owner and Chef Telma Villarreal in early January. MiniBAR…
Everyone’s favorite issue of the year, the Best of Miami, is almost here. And as promised, it will be new and improved. The editorial team has spent the last few months turning the Magic City inside out in search of the “best” in over 300 categories. Since April, we have…
Everyone’s favorite issue of the year, the Best of Miami issue, is almost here. And as promised, it will be NEW & IMPROVED. The editorial team has spent the last few months turning the Magic City inside out in search of the “best” in over 300 categories. Since April, New…
Everyone’s favorite issue of the year, the Best of Miami issue, is almost here. And as promised, it will be new and improved; the editorial team has spent the last few months turning the magic city inside out in search of the “best” in over 300 categories. Since April, Miami…
The question, “Hey, are you here for the waffle party,” isn’t something you hear every day inside the muraled walls of Little Haiti vinyl provider Sweat Records. But this past Saturday afternoon, the quirky record store/ venue/vegan coffee shop hosted a vegan waffle party. Yes, a vegan waffle party.The Sweat…
It’s getting harder and harder these days to distinguish between the slews of gourmet cupcake operations that keep springing up. So here’s some help. Cushy Cakes uses Guinness Beer and Kahlua coffee liqueur in certain recipes. Owner and self-taught baker Melissa Wilde Jarquin is breaking the baking sheet mold with…
Apparently, when traditional empanadas are stuffed with bacon cheeseburgers and priced lower than happy meals, demand skyrockets. HalfMoon Empanadas has been successfully serving both classic and Americanized crescent-shaped treats to the South Beach crowd since 2008. Now it’s come to downtown Miami. Married couple and owners Pilar Guzman and Juan…
