Although Samba Brands Management has yet to officially confirm any details, Duck & Waffle, the London restaurant that takes British pub food and elevates it with modern, gourmet twists, is coming to Miami. When Duck & Waffle opens across the pond in the Magic City, the restaurant will share space…
Dewey LoSasso’ appointment as culinary director at Schnebly Redland’s Winery is the culmination of years of friendship. The chef, who has worked at kitchens such as the Forge and his own North 110, says he and winery founder Peter Schnebly have been toying with the idea of working together for…
The much-anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel at Eden Roc Miami Beach is coming along, with further information being released by Nobu Hospitality. The project, a partnership among chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, will open in 2015 as part of a multimillion-dollar vision to…
Christmas is almost here and you’re probably at your wit’s end from weeks of shopping, eggnog, and Mariah Carey singing All I Want for Christmas is You. Take a break from the madness! Flee the mall and meet your friends for brunch, a classic cocktail (made to order), or a…
Growing up in Brooklyn, my parents had a bar. Purchased through the Macy’s catalog, it was a small octagon end table that opened up into a place to store bottles and glasses. Though they were quite proud of their swanky addition to the avocado green sofa they had purchased the…
Christmas is almost upon us. It’s usually one of the few days out of the year that even restaurants close to allow employees time with family and friends. But, since we’re in a major city, there are still a host of establishments that remain open to feed hungry tourists (and…
Shaquille O’Neal (or Shaq, as the world knows him) is many things. Shaq Fu is a basketball great, a movie star, even a part-time law enforcement officer. Now, the larger-than-life personality can add two more “occupations” to his extensive resume: Easy Bake Oven chef and Shaq-A-Claus. See also: Officer Shaq:…
Ralph Pagano, owner of Naked Taco, the South Beach Mexican restaurant with a party vibe and chef-driven food, is opening Naked Lunch at the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park. The restaurant, a combination deli and diner, will open some time in the end of January 2015 and…
Ted’s at YoungArts, the artistic and culinary collaboration between the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) and Starr Restaurants Catering Group, soft opens today, December 17, in Miami’s YoungArts tower building. Dubbed an “intimate cultural lounge and eatery,” the space allows guests to try unique dishes while experiencing visual and performing arts…
STK, the sultry South Beach steakhouse that was set to reopen at 1 Hotel & Homes, has run into a major setback. The restaurant, which was supposed to open in December, according to parent company the ONE Group Hospitality, Inc., sustained water damage after a hotel subcontractor broke a sprinkler…
Chanukah starts tonight, which means eight nights of presents, dreidel spinning, and chomping on some tasty latkes. If you’re looking for the best latkes in Miami (and your bubbe happens to be busy), look no further than Danny Serfer’s Blue Collar restaurant, which features Chanukah latkes on its year-round menu…
Downtown Miami residents will have a place to purchase sustainable seafood, local produce, and organic foods when Whole Foods Market opens January 14. The market is part of the Texas-based grocer that has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” every year since the list…
If you’ve been waiting with baited breath for Coyo Taco to open so you can snag one of chef Scott Linquist’s tacos, your wait is over on Sunday. Sort of. Although the Wynwood taco joint is not yet open, it will pop up on Sunday as part of the Sound…
Hot on the heels of the opening of L’Echon Brasserie at the Hilton Cabana Hotel, the Pubbelly Boys, Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin, and Sergio Navarro, are expanding their growing restaurant roster. This time, the boys are headed across the river, to downtown Miami. PB Station will open at the Langford…
By now you’ve probably experienced a few Art Basel parties (and Basel-related parking nightmares) and it’s not even the weekend. Pace yourself, young grasshopper, because there’s a ton of shows, galleries, and parties to attend. Remember to stop and fuel yourself at some of the pop-ups, dinners, and food trucks…
Quality Meats, the restaurant that combines a classic butcher shop with a restaurant, opens February 2015 in South Beach. The restaurant, the first non-NYC venue by the father-and-son team of Alan and Michael Stillman, will be located at 1501 Collins Ave. The restaurant, which brings the much acclaimed New York…
From the first cave paintings of people hunting, food has always been one of the primary subjects for great art. And, as humanity evolved, so did food-related art. From lifelike still lifes of fruit bowls and wine bottles to pop art soup cans, sustenance for the body has always intrigued…
On Thursday, December 11, Cibo Wine Bar opens at the luxury Continuum condominiums. This is the second Cibo Wine Bar in South Florida, with the first opening in Coral Gables in October 2011. The large space features 12,000 square feet of indoor dining. But what’s sure to be the largest…
You might know that Siena Tavern, the Chicago Italian eatery that opened in South Beach last month, has an in-house celebrity. No, it’s not chef/partner Fabio Viviani (although the Top Chef alum, who recently published his second book, does have star wattage). It’s actually a meatball. What some people might…
Art Basel is here, and all of Miami is awash in a sea of color as celebrities, art mavens, and people who like to drink wine and look at art converge on our city. Art feeds the soul, but our bodies still crave nourishment in the way of food. Thankfully,…
Chances are you weren’t even born when Burger King discontinued the Yumbo, but the Miami-based fast-food giant is betting that millennials will hanker for the hot ham-and-cheese sandwich of their parents’ generation. The sandwich, which features Black Forest ham, melted American cheese, lettuce, and mayo, served warm on a toasted…
Bravo’s new culinary competition series, Best New Restaurant, finally has a premiere date. Fans of Miami’s restaurant scene should block out a few months of Wednesdays, because five of our favorite new establishments are featured on the show, which will air Wednesdays at 10 p.m., beginning January 21. The show’s…
