Demetrio Urt practices mixed martial arts nearly every day at the Fight Sports MMA gym in Wynwood. But when he isn’t triangle-choking his opponent into submission, he builds food trucks. Born in Rio de Janero, Urt moved to Miami in 1994 with his family. Four years later, the Urts started…
If you ‘re the fishing type and love seafood, one of the advantages of living in South Florida is lobster season. Florida has two lobster seasons, including a mini season that opens every last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July. And if you’re looking to bag your share this mini…
The next time you go for happy-hour sushi in Miami, there is a 100 percent chance you will not receive that roll of white tuna sushi even though you paid for it, according to a study released yesterday by Oceana, an ocean conservation group. Other mislabelings include yellowfin tuna and…
Remember The Craft Brewjas, the Miami women who love beer? How could you forget? Well they are taking over Lester’s tonight in Wynwood to give folks a chance to join the ladies for an educational beer tasting event.The event begins at 8 p.m. and costs $20. You get a 5-ounce…
Ask yourself these two questions: are you a foodie who likes gorging yourself with island food? Do you want to help kids in your community? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then get to the third annual Caribbean Food Fest this Saturday. And bring your appetite.The festival…
Johnson & Wales University announced yesterday a long-term collaboration with the Tulane University School of Medicine to improve the nation’s health through the unity of chefs and doctors in a culinary health curriculum.This may be the first time a leading medical and culinary institution have combined forces to battle the…
Now that the wily scientists at NASA are no longer busy launching shuttle missions, they have time to focus on their inner foodie. At Houston headquarters, they are in the early stages of planning a menu for a team of six to eight astronauts for a planned mission to Mars…
Florida restaurant inspectors cited Natural Chicken Grill at 95 NW First St. in downtown Miami after rodents were observed. They also whacked El Toro Taco in Homestead for roach activity. Both restaurants received orders to shut down after an unannounced July 10 inspection, but were allowed to reopen the next…
Anthea Ponsetti, the owner and cookie maker of Om Nom Nom Cookies, was recently tapped to be the new dessert chef at the Corner.The queen of vegan cookies started about a month ago and now slings cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, and other confections for late-night indulgence at the downtown…
America finished celebrating its biggest holiday two weeks ago, but Miami is having a revolution of its own, a beer revolution or Brewvolucion. Unfortunately, the event was originally scheduled for this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne but is postponed for Sunday, August 26, due to…
When it turns Friday the 13th, things get weird around Chik-fil-A; that is when you dress up as a cow, you get a free combo meal. Not weird enough? Today also happens to be Cow Appreciation Day, which is why the chicken fast food restaurant is having this offer. This…
Crackers Casual Dining in Miami Springs opened up a little over two weeks ago, replacing the Riverside Grille. It’s the newest restaurant to open up in the suburban city near the airport and it labels itself as a Southern-style eatery.The term “Southern” is a broad category in regard to regional…
Mangoes, mangoes, mangoes. Eat em for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Bath in mangoes. Why? Because in Miami, mango season is here. They are so abundant, you can get ’em for free.Farms, businesses and individuals are taking advantage of the constant flow of these sweet and fleshy fruits, with many…
Miami’s world-ranked home brewer Johnathan Wakefield and LoKal Burgers & Beer in Coconut Grove are teaming up for a beer pairing tomorrow (Friday). Snobs and foodies, here is another chance to get together.The pairing starts at 6 p.m. and for $42, you get a three-course meal including Wakefield’s world-class beers…
Read also “Beer History Milestones” and “Beer Snobs Rejoice! Wynwood Brewing Company Soon to Open.” Short Order announced the opening of Wynwood Brewing Company last year, but Luis Brignoni lacked a place to set up his brewery. On Monday, though, he signed a lease. Nonbelievers, listen up.The Wynwood brewery will…
Yep, it’s official. Miami-Dade’s first craft brewery, Schnebly Miami Brewing Company, now has a tap at LoKal Burgers & Beer in Coconut Grove. No longer will Schnebly’s exotic craft beers be confined to the outer limits of Miami. Schnebly, also known as Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery, currently makes four…
Most of us working stiffs don’t have mad cash to drop on huge quantities of good-quality beer. What is the alternative? Twenty-four-hour gas stations stocked with little rescue kits of mass-produced brew.There are many selections, but here is a list of ten that every beer fiend should consider when strolling…
On July 5, the Taco Bell menu will transform into a new “upscale” Cantina Bell menu that some are saying rivals Chipotle’s.The new high-quality and value-driven menu comes from the mind of Miami chef Lorena Garcia. It will feature items such as the Cantina Burrito, the Cantina Burrito Bowl, and tacos…
Did you know Homestead has a beach? We’re not talking about a place with bikinis and miles of sand; we’re talking about but La Playa Grill, Homestead’s newest beachfront sports bar/getaway/restaurant, brought to you by Hector Hernandez, the mastermind behind the town’s truly authentic Mexican restaurant, El Toro Taco. On Sunday…
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, the Walt Disney Company will limit junk food advertisements on TV programs, radio shows and websites that are aimed at children, according to sources knowledgeable of the plan. Disney chief executive Bob Iger and First Lady Michelle Obama plan on announcing the details…
Wynwood coffee roaster Panther Coffee and Gastropod Mobile Gourmet food truck are teaming up with local beer artist Diego Ganoza from Gravity Brewbar. On June 22, they’ll host the Brewhouse Bash.Panther Coffee is honchoing the event from 7 to 10:30 p.m. and Ganoza will be ready and waiting with at…
Over the last year, Miami has seen the birth of many new homebrewing clubs, But there is one that has been here the longest: Miami Area Society of Homebrewers, or M.A.S.H.The club started in 1994 when a small but dedicated band of Miami home brewers gathered at what used to…
