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SOBEWFF: Bison Tartare, Cigars, and Spirits Under SoBe Moonlight

By Kareem Shaker
Feb 23, 2014

Nothing hits the spot like an after dinner cocktail matched with the right stogie. Leave it to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to do it the right way. Friday under the stars on the rooftop of the Betsy Hotel, some of the best cigars and coinciding spirits in...
SushiSamba Hires New Chef David Sears, Makes Changes To Lunch Menu

By Kareem Shaker
Feb 13, 2014

Within five minutes of starting a conversation with any chef, you can tell how he or she views the craft. New executive chef at SushiSamba David Sears views cooking as a spiritual exercise and an art form. "You have to remember, something died for you to be able to create...
Hong Kong Noodles and Hitching Post BBQ Among Six Dade Restaurants Closed for Health Violations

By Kareem Shaker
Feb 12, 2014

Hong Kong Noodles in North Miami Beach and Hitching Post BBQ in Hialeah were among six restaurants in Miami-Dade closed last week for health violations. Other restaurants ordered to close include Jennifer's Cafeteria in North Miami Beach, Mindy Supermarket in Hialeah, Nacha Cafeteria in Allapattah, and Marcelo's Restaurant Pescaderia, also...
Eats & Beats Caters to Locals During SOBEWFF; Short Order Readers Get Discount

By Kareem Shaker
Feb 11, 2014

Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in Miami knows what areas to avoid during certain times of the year. Unless you are in the mood to dodge throngs of tourists and spend exorbitant amounts of money, South Beach is a no-no during the upcoming South Beach Wine...
Kitchen Hop Takes Off at Mary Brickell Village

By Kareem Shaker
Feb 10, 2014

A new concept put together by Zevents called Kitchen Hop kicked off its first event last Saturday in Mary Brickell Village. For just $35, guests enjoyed a dish from seven restaurants -- Dolores, Brother Jimmy's, Tapas Benidorm, Toscana Divino, Oceanaire, Balans, and Taverna Opa -- from 2 to 4 p.m....

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