February was a busy month for Miami’s culinary scene. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival saw tens of thousands of hungry people enjoy Miami’s restaurants and bars, with celebrity chefs spotted at Joe’s Stone Crab, Seagrape at the Thompson Miami Beach, and other notable restaurants. Many restaurants that opened…

Walking into the newly opened Bistro Cassis, you’re bound to notice some very authentic French decor touches. Subway tiles, a huge mural of the Paris Metro, and a large chalkboard menu filled with daily specials like coq au vin set the mood. After all, lunch and supper in France are…

Total Wine & More is coming to South Beach. The Next Time reported that the wine and spirits retailer is headed to the Fifth & Alton shopping center. New Times has confirmed that the Maryland-based retailer has inked a lease deal to open a store in the former Staples spot…

Uncle Tom’s Barbecue is opening up its second location today, in Hialeah. The restaurant, which has been serving ribs and chicken to Miamians since 1948, will officially open its doors at 2200 Palm Ave. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. City of Hialeah mayor Carlos Hernandez, along with…

The Miami outpost of New York City-based Quality Meats will open this Friday, February 27, at 1501 Collins Ave. in South Beach. The decor is inspired by the original art deco design of the former Bancroft Hotel. Terrazzo flooring and the original reception desk — now turned into a butcher…

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is not only a great place to eat and drink your way through thousands of dishes and vintages, but it’s also the best time to catch up with chefs. Without the assistance of PR machines and lubricated by a few drinks, restaurateurs and…

Miami developers have big plans for the Arts & Entertainment District. This area, just south of Wynwood, is home to the Adrienne Arsht Center, P�rez Art Museum Miami, and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. One of the latest projects to begin is Canvas Condos, a 513-unit, 36-story…

As the sun sets on the 2015 edition of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, it’s time to take stock of the weekend. The festival saw an improved Grand Tasting Village that had better flow in the massive tasting tents. There was also a roster of new parties that…

The weekend’s chill weather turned into a radiant day for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Farm to Table Brunch at The Palms hotel in Miami Beach. See also: SoBeWFF 2015 Southern Kitchen Brunch: Trisha Yearwood, Art Smith, and Fried Chicken…

Saturday’s 101 Gay Weddings, a satellite South Beach Wine & Food Festival event held at the James Royal Palm Hotel, was the most unique, heartfelt, and vibrant party this past weekend. Hosted by Art Smith, a celebrity chef and founder of the nonprofit charity Common Threads, the event didn’t attract…

Sunday was the final day of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Grand Tasting Village. From noon until 5 p.m., foodies and oenophiles stormed the beach to partake in fine food and drink. Sunday’s session also saw Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell, the Deen family, and Robert Irvine take the…

The Standard Spa’s waterfront deck went to the dogs yesterday afternoon — literally — at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s first ever dog-centric event. See also: SoBeWFF’S Grand Tasting Village: Giada, Rachael, Emeril and More…

Saturday’s Grand Tasting Village at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival saw thousands of people flock to Miami Beach’s white sands to sip wine, watch culinary demos by Rachael Ray, Geoffrey Zakarian, Emeril Lagasse, and Andrew Zimmern and chow down on some of the best bites they’ve ever had…

The Best of the Best at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach brought out culinary heavy hitters who dished out their absolute finest bites. The $350 price tag might seem steep, but compared with airfare to New York, California, Nashville, Chicago, and other “foodie” cities, it’s a most economical to dine from…

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicked off yesterday and chefs from around the country (and the globe) are flocking to Miami to engage in four days of eating, drinking, and general debauchery. After all, the festival is dubbed, Spring Break for chefs” with good reason. If you’re planning…

Maybe it was the chill in the air, maybe it was the river of red sauce, but South Beach felt like New York City at last evening’s Italian Al Fresco Feast. The premiere event celebrated Ronzoni’s 100th anniversary, complete with a big sand-sculpted birthday cake and plenty of pasta dishes…

This weekend, it’s all about the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, where hundreds of chefs from around the country flock for a bit of sun, fun, and the chance to showcase their food. The weather over the weekend will warm up a bit, making it perfect for strolling the…

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives today, February 19, and continues through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. Forget the rest. The South…