What’s on the menu for humans headed to Mars? Why veggies, of course. This weekend, local students are whipping up vegetarian and vegan meals for NASA scientists through the Green Cuisine Challenge at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The project is part of the famous Fairchild Challenge science competition, and the…
While it’s easy to find french fries, cafecito, and sandwiches at downtown Miami’s many eateries, superfood arepas and matcha cappuccinos are something new. And it’s those innovative items that make Manna Life Food a unique addition to NE 2nd Ave. The airy, spacious spot was the culmination of a lifelong…
The term “slut” is loaded with meaning. It’s a word that’s been used for decades to label women in the most demeaning way imaginable. Before the word made its way into the lexicon, other phrases stood in its place: harlot, sinner, jezebel, whore, fornicator — and so on. There’s a long-standing…
Aventura Mall has everything: An Apple store, a massive H&M, a Tiffany & Co. — the list goes on. And now, the luxury shopping destination is getting something even more impressive. Just in time for the Miami Open happening this week and next, Lacoste is bringing a nearly full-scale tennis…
Matthew Kenney has called Wynwood’s Plant Food + Wine: “the most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever worked on.” After visiting, it’s easy to see why the celebrity chef gushes about the locale. Guests are greeted by a sprawling, indoor-outdoor space complete with towering palms, a tranquil reflecting pool, and minimalist-style seating…
Everyone knows pizza is life (just ask the grateful recipients of Random Acts of Pizza). Despite the fact that it’s been around for 127 years, this perfect food never gets old. Whether cold or hot, thick crust or thin, white sauce or red — pizza is the very definition of deliciousness. …
Cultural appropriation is serious business. But let’s be real — it’s completely acceptable March 17. Everyone is Irish when green beer is involved. There may not be much of a Dublin-born population in the Magic City, but given how much “Kiss Me I’m Irish” attire you’ll see this Thursday, you’d…
Since launching her chef career a couple of years ago, Pamela Wasabi has fashioned herself into a food artist. She offers a colorful, refreshing approach to vegan and raw foods that’s earned her a special niche in Miami’s culinary scene. This weekend, Wasabi is whipping up a Colombian-inspired, plant-based dinner…
At last week’s Oscars, Leonardo DiCaprio did what our governor refuses to do: acknowledged the painful reality of climate change, an issue that’s particularly relevant in Miami, where another inch or two of sea level rise will leave us all underwater. The award-winning actor wasn’t just paying lip service; he…
Given the state of our seriously messed-up world, there’s one quality that could make a major difference: empathy. It means identifying with your fellow inhabitants of Earth instead of caring about no one but yourself. A new program dedicated to teaching this crucial skill, Everyday Humane, is making its way…
Say hello to the holy grail of vegan eats: Holi Vegan Kitchen & Bar. The fast casual concept is just weeks away from feeding South Florida’s voracious vegetarian (and omnivorous) eaters. The restaurant will serve a creative array of breakfast, lunch, and tapas options, plus wine and beer. The eatery, located…
If there’s one animal that rules the internet, it’s the almighty cat. Felines are the undisputed champions of cyberspace — just ask Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, or Hamilton the Hipster Cat. Their bank accounts prove the power of the purr. Now, South Florida felines can claim the catnip in the…
It’s February again, which means we’re up for another weeklong ode to all things gustatory at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF). If this isn’t your first culinary rodeo, you know all too well how underslept and overstuffed you’re likely to be come Sunday. Although it’s hard to…
The latest in a string of hot new eateries from chef and restaurateur Matthew Kenney, Plant Food + Wine is making its debut in Wynwood Monday, February 29. The plant-based eatery will serve small and large plates, organic cocktails and juices, and fresh, healthy desserts. The menu will highlight local…
With temperatures dropping and Uggs making their annual appearance — now’s the perfect time for a mid-winter’s FEAST. FEAST Miami, the city’s art-meets-eats vegan pop-up dinner series, is kicking off its sixth installment on Sunday, February 21. For those who haven’t had a chance to indulge in any of the…
Despite Miami’s tropical locale and abundance of beachfront, the city can feel less than paradisiacal at times. If you’re itching to bring a little more magic to the proverbial table, this month’s Brunch in Paradise at Homestead’s Paradise Farms offers an edible escape. The event, hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier Miami…
Choices Organic Cafe is about to be a quartet. The popular vegan eatery is opening its fourth location at 2895 McFarlane Rd. in Coconut Grove tomorrow, February 13. The spot — in a cheery-hued historic building right in the heart of the Grove — has been in the works…
Whether you’re single or attached this Valentine’s Day, nothing says loving like overindulgince. Food, after all, equates to love in so many cultures. if you really want to embrace a loving attitude towards all things edible, a plant-based diet is your best bet. Vegan food helps you to love your…
Rip Esselstyn is a lot of things: son to legendary heart surgeon Caldwell Esselstyn; former firefighter; professional triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, manly man — and plant-pusher. His first book, a runaway bestseller called The Engine 2 Diet, was all about how he introduced his Austin ladder company to a…
If there’s one holiday that brings a lot of baggage, it’s Valentine’s Day. The highly profitable holiday tends to incite burning passions on both sides; but love it or hate it, it’s hard to ignore. This weekend’s love-o-rama will greet you everywhere you turn, so might as well find a…
As plant-based nutrition rises to the forefront in the field of preventative medicine, hospitals are starting to give food the attention it deserves. Rather than the jello-and-gruel cliche that’s been sitcom fodder for decades, facilities across the country are focusing on fruits and veggies as a healing tool. Baptist Health…
Animals are amazing. The fact that birds can mimic human voices and dogs can hear stuff we can’t is proof enough. But the proof goes way beyond those domestic examples. Animals can do all kinds of things humans can’t, yet they tend to be totally underestimated simply because they lack…
