Fabio Viviani, the Italian-born chef who won America’s heart on Top Chef, is taking Miami by storm. First, the talented toque opened Siena Tavern in South Beach. The restaurant, a sister of the original Siena Tavern in Chicago, serves Viviani’s takes on classic Italian cuisine, with many dishes originating in…
Mignonette, Danny Serfer and Ryan Roman’s ode to shellfish, introduces a “f**king fancy” brunch, starting this weekend. See also: Danny Serfer’s Mignonette Is Edgewater’s Pearl…
Looks like there’s been another Bourdain sighting in Miami. Last afternoon, Anthony Bourdain was spotted at Oolite Restaurant and Bar, where he filmed a segment of CNN’s Parts Unknown with rock legend and Miami resident Iggy Pop. See also: Bourdain Caught Filming in Miami…
Coyo Taco, the soon-to-open Wynwood taqueria, is serious about its cuisine. The small Mexican eatery, located next door to Panther Coffee, has tapped Scott Linquist as its executive chef. See also: Coyo Taco: Mexican Street Food and Margaritas Coming to Wynwood in November…
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and you’re up at 4 a.m. to put the turkey in the oven and peel ten pounds of potatoes. Between baking, cooking, and cleaning, you’re stressed out long before Uncle Al arrives to tell you the turkey is dry, again. Who needs that crap? There’s a much…
Miami foodies, be on the lookout! If you’re dining out in the next few days and spot a thin, silver-haired gent who looks familiar, chances are it’s intrepid chef/writer/television host Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain is in Miami filming, which means we likely have a South Florida Parts Unknown episode to look…
If you’ve ever wanted to break into show business, this is your lucky day. The Rusty Pelican and Whiskey Joe’s are filming some updated videos for their websites, and they’re looking for people to portray happy diners. In exchange for your time, you’ll be wined and dined…
Since winning the fan favorite title on Top Chef, Nina Compton’s been on the move. The talented toque, who resigned her position as chef de cuisine of Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach in June, has been traveling, racking up experiences, and, hopefully, recipes. Stops on the Compton world tour have…
For those of us that simply cannot wait for the reopening of Michy’s, take comfort. Chef Michelle Bernstein’s flagship restaurant will pop-up at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden in time for Art Basel for a very limited run. Chef Bernstein’s Michy’s pops up from December 3-6 from 6 to 11…
Cafe Babbo, a new Italian cafe and wine bar, is set to open in the next few weeks — right in Wynwood. The cafe, located at 97 NW 25th Street, is the brainchild of partners Antonio Chia and Alessandro Pazzaglia, childhood friends who have a combined passion for both good,…
Village of Merrick Park Shoppers getting an early start to their holiday shopping can enjoy an authentic French lunch today when Brasserie Central soft opens. The restaurant’s official opening date is this Friday, November 21, but hungry diners eager for a taste can come in all this week for a…
The Raleigh Hotel’s gorgeous poolside oasis was the setting for the LuckyRice festival, where neatly two dozen of Miami’s best chefs gathered to serve Asian fare while the city’s finest bartenders mixed cocktails with Bombay Sapphire East gin. The result? A sophisticated soiree filled with upscale and delicious food and…
Wynwood is smoking hot these days, with designers, construction crews, and artists scrambling to finish off on projects in time for Art Basel madness. Luckily for us, a lot of the projects involve new restaurants. Wynwood Diner, located in the Wynwood Block building at 2601 NW Second Ave., right across…
Miami is really gearing up for the upcoming season’s worth of parties. To keep up with all the festivals and events, we suggest easing into the weekend with a casual happy hour on Friday (and we just happen to have discovered two new, fabulous ones). Then, on Saturday, partake in…
Rick Grand might just have the best job in Miami. As general manager of E11even, the dapper gentleman works alongside some of the most beautiful women in the world. Of course, there’s more to being a general manager of a mega-club that never sleeps. You have to be a master…
Moonchine Asian Bistro, the MiMo restaurant that’s long been a staple with locals seeking a good bowl of pho, is up for sale. The 100-seat restaurant, named “Best Restaurant on the Upper Eastside” by Miami New Times, opened in 2007, back when the Biscayne corridor was little more than a…
It’s difficult to believe, but the holidays are almost upon us. This is the time of year to get nostalgic about some of the restaurants we’ve loved and lost. Some of them had been around since we were kids, some came and went like a flash of lightning, but all…
Patricia Yeo has quite an extensive resume and career trajectory. Originally the Oregon native was on a science path, studying biochemistry at Princeton University when she enrolled in a cooking class in New York. She met celebrity chef Bobby Flay while attending New York Restaurant School, and he took the…
It’s nearly impossible to believe it, but Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away. As always, you can shop for days, spend hundreds of dollars, and still never get that damn bird right (how could it possibly be both dry and raw?). Or you can take the family out…
Wynwood is getting a new eatery in time for Art Basel. The Gang Miami, billed as an Asian-fusion restaurant, is scheduled to open in a few weeks, in time for Art Basel madness. Husband and wife Bogdan and Jacqueline Niculae are the co-owners of the Gang Miami, located at 3500…
Fans of beer innovation might have to travel a bit for this particular beverage, but it’s totally worth it. Frozen Kirin Ichiban is available at more than 1,300 restaurants throughout Japan. It’s also available in Hawaii. If you’re looking to find the frosty beverage without flying halfway around the world,…
Food Network’s newest culinary competition show, Kitchen Inferno, pits non-celebrity chefs against celebrity chefs in four cooking rounds — with a game show twist. After each round, the competing chef will have the chance to walk away with the money he or she has earned — or let it ride…
