The Miami cocktail scene is getting an exciting new addition to the already growing list of bars and lounges serving up creative cocktails. The big news? The dream team behind the operation. Regent Cocktail Club’s John Lermayer, the team behind Blackbird Ordinary, and David Martinez of Michy’s are partnering up…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to the sands of South Beach February 19 through 22, 2015, and this time, expect to choose from more then 75 dinners, tastings, seminars, and parties over the four-day span. The official SOBEWFF website goes live today, featuring the entire celebrity-filled and…
Grabbing a bite at Miami International Airport is improving vastly from the usual pre-made sandwich with the announcement of My Ceviche and George Stone Crab inking a deal to open a location there. The co-branding, a seafood lover’s dream, will be located at American Airlines Terminal’s new marketplace, near gate…
Joan Rivers died yesterday at the age of 81. In a statement issued by her daughter, Melissa Rivers, the comedianne “passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends.” The comic worked through to the end, performing onstage in New York on August 27, a day before she…
Seven Miami-area fast-food workers were arrested yesterday during a planned protest to fight for wage increases and the right to unionize. According to a spokesperson for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the protesters Anthony Roberson, Shontavia Myers, Elvis Manuel Valdez Jr., Laura Rollins, Monique Logan, Tiffany Leggett, and Ericka…
Summer may be unofficially over, but there’s still plenty of life left in the ‘ole girl. This weekend is all about getting in those last summer-related activities. So, whether you enjoy a tail-wagging yappy hour that benefits puppies, sample craft beers and take in a ball game, or savor a…
Celebrity chef Scott Conant has a lot on his plate. The chef, who is frequently seen on many Food Network shows including Chopped, is a successful cookbook author and restaurateur. His Scarpetta first opened in New York City in spring 2008. A Miami Beach location, at the Fontainebleau, opened later…
Usually, Alaskan king crabs don’t arrive in restaurants until sometime in October. But if you have connections, you can get these tasty crustaceans flown in directly from the Bering Sea about six weeks before anyone else gets their claws on them. In this case, it’s a steak house that has…
When the work week is going bad, there’s one thing that can keep us going to the weekend: the promise of a bloody mary. There’s something about this savory beverage that just says “weekend.” Maybe its the claim that the cocktail’ is a surefire cure for hangovers (with its mixture…
With summer ending, clear skies and cooler evenings will finally replace the nightly sauna that made up August. Better weather means it’s time to get outside and enjoy Miami. And there’s no better date night than dinner and a movie. That’s the idea behind Taperia Raca’s Cinema Wednesdays, which begins…
The nationwide fight for fast-food workers to raise their standard of living is getting louder and more organized. On Thursday, September 4, employees of major companies like McDonald’s and Burger King will protest in 150 major cities, including Miami…
It looks like Miami Heat power forward/center Chris “Birdman” Andersen has more ink to his name — this time in the form of an endorsement deal. Birdman has just been named the official celebrity spokesperson for Hard Rock energy Drinks, the rock ‘n’ roll-themed beverage with local roots. The energy…
August may be traditionally a slow month for Miami’s restaurant industry, but you could hardly tell from the extensive list of openings. Notable openings include Mignonette, the intimate oyster bar by chef Danny Serfer (Blue Collar) and blogger Ryan Roman; and Cantina la Veinte, the first foray into the U.S…
If you had a severe case of mango envy earlier this summer, wishing your home had a tree that produced the sweet, juicy fruit, then all you need is a piece of land and a little patience. Miami-Dade is holding a tree giveaway on Sunday, September 14, at Miami Dade…
The whole affair was a little mysterious. An email invite to dinner at an unnamed location by an unnamed chef. Taking the challenge, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the chef who was returning to the Miami dining scene was none other than Gabriela Machado, the chef behind Copperbox…
Welcome to the start of a fantastic holiday weekend. This last-hurrah of summer contains not one, but two memorable days. In addition to celebrating Labor Day, this weekend we pay tribute some something near and dear to our hearts. Bacon! Saturday is National Bacon Day and, while it may be…
Welcome to the unofficial last weekend of summer. To most of the world, this means getting the last beach weekend in before nine months of having to wear wooly sweaters and down jackets. To us, it means glorious 70-degree days are soon to come. Miami does have one thing in…
Last week, part of a surveillance video was leaked, showing Des Hague, the CEO of Centerplate, abusing a dog. The footage from an elevator camera in a Vancouver apartment building, depicts Hague yanking the leash of the small dog, then kicking the puppy while it is lying down. See also:Sun…
It’s 90 degrees everywhere (including New York City), but America’s favorite coffee chains want to give you a taste of autumn early. Both Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks have launched their pumpkin lattes about a month earlier than usual this year. Traditionally, the beverages, with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon, are…
It’s hard to believe, but summer is nearing completion and football pre-season is already here. The Miami Dolphins play the St. Louis Rams this Thursday, August 28 at Sun Life Stadium and if you’re going to the game — go hungry for both a win and a solid meal. This…
Although IKEA Miami doesn’t open its doors until 9 a.m. today, already there are hundreds of people in line, some camping out for more than 24 hours. What inspires such fandom for a furniture store? It could be the free sofas that the Swedish megastore is giving to the first…
Freddo, the Argentine helado company, is coming to Miami Beach. The premium helado, considered a cross between American ice cream and Italian gelato, has been a staple of Argentine families since 1969. The brand is available in six South American countries and the United Kingdom in more than 150 stores…
