Ever since her appearance on Top Chef, Nina Compton’s life has changed. The former Scarpetta chef de cuisine has been traveling around the world for the past six months. Compton has hosted a Top Chef Alaskan cruise and has visited England, Canada, and St. Lucia, to name a few. But,…
Miami’s best-loved activities — pork, libations, and music — come together at the inaugural Swig n’ Swine this Sunday, December 7, at Freehand Miami. From 3 to 8 p.m., the sister event of the Tales of the Cocktail soir�e Pig & Punch New Orleans will feature exactly what the name…
It seems like only yesterday that the first food trucks rolled out in Miami, but leave it to chef Jeremiah Bullfrog to remind us how quickly time flies. His retro GastroPod Airstream is celebrating its fifth anniversary and the chef has decided to celebrate that milestone by going big. The…
Miami’s Seasalt and Pepper has new legal woes. This time the restaurant’s very name is under attack by a Naples restaurant claiming first dibs on “Sea Salt.” Sea Salt, located in the wealthy Gulf Coast city, was granted a trademark for the use of “Sea Salt” in “services for providing…
November openings heated up Miami’s restaurant scene. In anticipation of Art Basel, establishments clamored to get permits in order and train staff for the rush that comes with the mega week of art and culture. Notable openings include Seagrape, Crown Room, and 1930’s House, all at the Thompson Miami Beach…
Freddo, the Argentinean helado company that’s been churning out crafted frozen delights since 1969 has finally arrived in Miami. The South American ice cream company, with locations in six South American countries and the United Kingdom, has opened its second location in the United States today — right on Lincoln…
It’s Black Friday, and if you haven’t made an early trip to the mall to snag some “doorbusters” then you’re probably right now just emerging from your food coma. This weekend is all about post-Thanksgiving and pre-Basel eating. From Black Friday brunches to tips on how to turn those leftovers…
Micah Edelstein’s Nemesis Urban Bistro isn’t even closed yet and already the space has been accounted for. David Foulquier, who spent most of his life traveling and working under culinary luminaries like Daniel Boulud and Jean Georges Vongerichten, plans to open Fooq’s in the location (1035 N. Miami Ave.) in…
Black Friday is traditionally the day when retailers pull out the stops in a no-shame effort to separate you from your hard-warned cash. Sure, it’s a great way to save on all the presents on your list, but we’ve got a much better way. Pour yourself a hot cup of…
The holidays are here! Traditionally, the time for family cheer, singing, and decking the halls, right? Well, there’s also a darker side to the season. According to the National Institute of Health, Christmas is also prime time for depression and anxiety, with police reporting high incidences of suicide calls. So…
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and, for most of us, that conjures up a dinner table filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, string beans, and pumpkin pie. But, with the United States (and Miami), being a gigantic melting pot of cultures, what really constitutes a Thanksgiving dinner? The New York Times recently posted…
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and you’re probably getting ready to pick up your turkey. Before you lay one finger on that bird, let Red the Steakhouse’s Peter Vauthy show you how to get the most from your turkey. What, you say? A steakhouse chef who talks turkey? Let’s just put it…
In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. Richard Ingraham’s first memories are of food. The chef, who was born in Liberty City, recalls his…
In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook rock them. GQ calls them its “favorite slippers.” Fashionistas from Milan to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced new rules that will affect nearly everything we, as diners and consumers, put into our mouths. That above statement is not hyperbole, by the way. The rules, a major extension of the 2010 law that required chain restaurants to disclose certain…
The Thompson Miami Beach may have officially opened this past Friday, but its restaurants and bars were closed to the public until yesterday. Finally, people longing for Michelle Bernstein’s cuisine or a Julio Cabrera-designed cocktail can do so with the opening of Seagrape restaurant, the Crown Room bar, and the…
27 Restaurant & Bar, the much-anticipated dining establishment at the Freehand Miami Beach, opens today, November 24. The restaurant, which soft-opened this past weekend, is located in the original 1930s house that shares property with Freehand Miami Beach. The structure was gutted and designed by Roman & Willams, the design…
This year’s Miami Book Fair International was a star-studded affair with over 600 authors appearing at various readings, book signings, and panels. From Bravo-lebrity Andy Cohen to vampire queen Anne Rice, there was something for every taste — be it champagne or blood. But, the surprise breakout session turned out…
FIU’s South Florida Brewfest, held at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, was truly a local affair. Every brewery, from major players like Tampa’s Cigar City to home brewers like Home Sick Brewing in Sanford, were born and brewed in Florida. When you consider that there were over…
Alberto Cabrera is a big fan of the sandwich. That’s why his Little Bread Sandwich Company, which opens in Little Havana tomorrow, is a project the chef has been wanting to do for a long time. The question, of course, is how can you stamp your identity on something as…
FIU’s South Florida Brewfest comes to the university’s Chaplin School of Hospitality this Saturday, November 22 and, although South Florida has a host of beer-related events (including Miami New Times’ own Brew at the Zoo), FIU’s is markedly different. The festival, now in its third year, started as a way…
If you’re looking for a nice, peaceful weekend to catch up on chores before the family comes down from the Northeast to thaw out and eat turkey, forget it! There are simply too many tempting options not to get out and enjoy Miami. Plus, there’s something for everyone — like…
