The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2014 Restaurant and Chef award categories today, and a smattering of Miami culinary professionals made the list. The total number of South Florida semifinalists for 2014 is five, down from last year’s seven. The announcement took place at Orlando’s East…
Grab your sunscreen and your cameras and make plans to head out to the beach this Thursday for a once-in-a-lifetime sighting: A bevy of Sports Illustrated swimsuit models taking on a group of celebrity chefs in what we’ve coined, “The SOBEWFF Cheesecake vs. Beefcake Beach Volleyball Bonanza.” Tomorrow, February 20,…
Top Chef mentor/judge Tom Colicchio will officially join the roster of celebrity chefs with Miami Beach eateries when his new restaurant opens at the 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach this fall. The chef cofounded Gramercy Tavern with Danny Meyer in 1994 and then opened Craft in 2001. He also…
It appears that Aventura is fast becoming the burger capital of Miami-Dade. With restaurants such as BurgerFi, Five Guys, and Bulldog Barbecue and Burger (in neighboring North Miami), there’s no dearth of burgers in this northeasternmost part of the county, but it seems there’s always room for one more. Enter…
Michael Symon might be best known for his cohosting stint on the ABC daytime show The Chew, but the Cleveland native is also a James Beard Award winner who was named one of the ten best chefs in America by Food & Wine magazine. Symon is a South Beach Wine…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s sold-out Burger Bash might just be the hottest ticket in town. After all, who wouldn’t clamor for the opportunity to sample 31 burgers from some of the best chefs in the country? The conundrum each year, however, is strategy. Most people tackle the…
The annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival, now celebrating its 51st year, is one of the longest-established festivals in the country. Each Presidents’ Day weekend, tens of thousands of people flock to the Grove to buy art in every medium and price range. And there is something for everyone — from…
Trisha Yearwood is country music royalty. Married to superstar Garth Brooks, the Grand Ole Opry member shot to fame in the early 1990’s and has since sold over 12.5 million albums worldwide, won three Grammys, three Country Music Association Awards, and performed at the White House during President Bill Clinton’s…
An homage to both the striking patterns the designer is known for, as well as the man himself, Cavalli Restaurant & Lounge is visual overload. Zebras, leopards, and flowers play together on the tables, seats, and servers’ uniforms. Roberto Cavalli’s image is plastered all over the walls, and giant bottles…
In its 13th year, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is bigger than ever. Even the most fit fan will likely get exhausted just reading the roster of 70 seminars, parties, and dinners — up from last year’s 50 or so offerings. How does one choose from the extended…
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog is one of the finest bars in New York, if not the world. Consisting of a casual tap room and upstairs parlor, this financial district gem is just a year old and has already won just about every accolade you can think of including…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival will enter its 13th year when it kicks off this Thursday, February 20. Termed “spring break for chefs” by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, the event attracts culinary A-listers and some 60,000 fans to Miami Beach for a weekend of parties, dinners, and drinking…
Happy Valentine’s Day. This holiday, which initially honored religious martyrs, is now a celebration of love, so whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two, having drinks with friends, baking a heart-shaped pizza for your kids, or just planning to cuddle your pup — we wish you a sweet day…
Rabid fans of music, Disney, or YouTube may already be familiar with Pogo. The music producer and remix artist is know for his incredibly watchable video edits that combine the music, voices, and sounds from beloved childhood classics like Sesame Street, Alice in Wonderland, and Mary Poppins into something new…
Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year. By now, you’ve made the dinner reservations (if not, here’s a handy, dandy guide), bought the chocolate (here’s where to get the finest sweets in Miami) and flowers, and purchased a card that’s funny and sincere, without being too creepy. Now,…
The joint finally has a name and an opening date. Naked Taco, formerly known as “Ralph Pagano’s Yet-Unamed Mexican Joint,” is set to open Friday, February 21 — just in time for South Beach Wine & Food Festival attendees and celebrity chefs to seek refuge from the elements and enjoy…
“It’s somewhat of a miracle,” Cathy Vedovi says of the way her new endeavor, Mmmm, came about so quickly. The cafe, located in the former Lester’s space at 2519 NW Second Ave. in Wynwood, is set to open any day now. “Hopefully by the weekend,” she says as she nearly…
The neon sign is still lit as dusk approaches, but a gander inside the Sunny Isles restaurant makes it very clear that Chef Ho is closed. Tables at the restaurant, which had a loyal following, are still set, but a lobster tank is dry and the bar is deserted. A…
Are you prepared for next week’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival? Comfy shoes that can endure walking on sand? Check! Fully charged phone so you can Instagram that picture of you and Anthony Bourdain? Check! Tickets to all those yummy sold-out events? Um, not checked. If you think you’ve…
Valentine’s Day is this Friday, February 14 and if you haven’t made your dinner reservations, we suggest you stop whatever you’re doing and get on that! Luckily, just about every restaurant in Miami has a special offering. From complimentary champagne to dining in the dark, here’s a rundown of romantic…
Nominees have just been announced for the third-annual Johnson & Wales University’s Zest Awards, which honor leaders in South Florida’s culinary arts scene. On March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m., the JWU North Miami campus will host the invitation-only event, which showcases our best and brightest in six award…
A California-based meat processor has issued a recall of nearly nine million pounds of beef products, and Florida is one of the states involved. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) website, Rancho Feeding Corporation, based in Petaluma, is recalling approximately 8,742,700 pounds of beef products from “diseased…
