On March 25, 2013, Michael Schwartz opened his first fine-dining concept, the Cypress Room. Many restaurants mark their first anniversary with a dinner special or perhaps a signature cocktail created for the occasion. But how many celebrate it with a poem? When you think about it, though, a literary missive…
Taperia Raca opens this Friday, bringing chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s spin on Spanish small plates to MiMo. The restaurant, the second endeavor from Rapicavoli and business partner Alex Casanova, will seat only 16 people inside, but an outdoor garden will serve 40 guests. Rapicavoli will split his time between Eating House…
Though New York is known as the city that never sleeps, Miami gives the Big Apple a run for its money. Sure, we take siestas — but when we rest, it’s usually on the beach doing double duty as a tanning session. At night we play. And that means serious…
1826 Restaurant & Lounge has been open for only a month, but the restaurant has already generated buzz. Scarpetta’s Nina Compton tweeted pictures of her date night at the restaurant, and at a recent awards ceremony, several chefs discussed the restaurant. It could be the restaurant’s multilevel dining experience, which…
Hector Rolotti, the founder and owner of the Novecento chain of restaurants, is dead at 47. According to a statement issued by Novecento Group, Rolotti, along with his wife Mora and a group of about 30 people, was in India on a spiritual retreat when a member of the party…
Smoothie King has long been the busy person’s answer to a quickie bagel or English muffin for breakfast on the go. Although not perfect (and many of the smoothies are packed with sugar), it’s a better way to start the day than, say, a trip to the doughnut shop. This…
Miami’s got it going on this weekend. WMC has arrived, bringing some of the world’s best DJ’s and thousands of music lovers to our beaches (here’s your guide). If you’re into something a little more relaxed, there’s still plenty to do. Enjoy some hard-to-find beers, dine in a beautiful garden,…
Miami’s finest chefs and most enterprising restaurateurs gathered at Johnson & Wales University last evening for the third annual Zest Awards. The awards, which were created in 2012 by the university to recognize leaders in the Miami culinary industry. The awards were presented in six categories (Best Restaurant, Best Bar/Lounge,…
Hector Rolotti, cofounder of the popular Novecento restaurant chain, has gone missing in India. In a heroic act that appears to have turned tragic, Rolotti was swept away by the strong currents of the Ganges River after jumping in to save a person who was struggling to stay afloat. Not…
If you want to know what being a Miami Heat star tastes like, look no further than your refrigerator. LeBron James now has his very own soda. King James and Coca-Cola announced the launch of Sprite 6 Mix, a limited-edition Sprite that combines the traditional lemon-lime beverage with a twist…
Fast food workers across America as getting tired of the vast difference between the salaries of the corporate bigwigs and their meager earnings. The difference, by the way, is astounding. According to a Nerdwallet report, if broken down into an hourly wage, the CEO of McDonald’s would earn $9,247 every…
No need to book a trip to New York City for the 2014 James Beard Foundation’s awards gala on May 5, because there will be no South Florida chefs or restaurateurs to root for when the awards are announced. The James Beard finalists were announced yesterday and not one Miami…
New Times’ 17th-annual Beerfest has been postponed. The event, which was scheduled for April 5 at America’s Backyard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, will be rescheduled for the fall. This announcement in no way affects Brew at the Zoo, which is scheduled for Zoo Miami. Broward’s “Original” Beerfest will still benefit…
Spring is upon us, and while the rest of the country learned firsthand what it was like to be caught in a “polar vortex,” Miamians barely got to break out the sweatshirts. We’re still looking forward to this season of new beginnings. Spring is a time for planting flowers, enjoying…
Clarissa Dickson Wright, the television chef who, with Jennifer Paterson, rose to worldwide fame as one of television’s Two Fat Ladies, has died at the age of 66. According to the Telegraph, Dickson died this past Saturday at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary after being ill since the beginning of the year…
Fans of good bread in Miami know Zak Stern makes some of the best manna in town. Available at various markets and restaurants throughout town, his wares can be difficult to find unless you are searching for a sandwich at Panther Coffee or a loaf at the Pinecrest farmers’ market…
Last week, McDonald’s workers in New York, California, and Michigan filed class-action lawsuits against the fast-food giant. They claim Mickey D’s “illegally underpaid employees by erasing hours from their time cards, not paying overtime, and ordering them to work off the clock,” according to the New York Times. The combined…
Running is one of the most popular sports in the United States, with road races being one of the fastest-growing sports-related weekend pastimes. According to Running USA’s State of the Sport report, the number of running events in the United States in 2012 totaled an astounding 26,370, with 15,534,000 finishers…
When Wynwood Brewing Company opened late last year, the owners wanted to meld art and beer together. After all, the brewery is located in Wynwood, Miami’s artistic heartbeat. Luis G. Brignoni, president of Wynwood Brewing Company, stayed true to his family’s vision of incorporating art and the art of beer…
Mercadito Midtown, the taco restaurant that served custom margaritas, has closed. Locations in Chicago and New York remain open. The website, which still boasts taco Tuesday and happy-hour specials, also succinctly states: We are temporarily closed, we apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you. See also: Mercadito’s Custom Margaritas: Are You…
Saint Patrick’s Day is officially Monday, but serious partyers will no doubt be celebrating throughout the weekend. Though one might immediately think of pounding the green beer with a Jameson chaser, there are other options to consider when choosing your St. Paddy’s day libation. We found four fantastic cocktails that…
Once again, we’ve made it through the work week and the weekend beckons to us. This weekend is all about indulgences. So, whether you like eating fried foods and getting tossed around afterward or drinking beer and chomping on corned beef, this weekend promises to be filled with food, drink,…
