On Sunday, February 2, at 6:30 p.m. all normal activity on this planet will cease to exist as everyone in the world squats in front of a television to watch the Super Bowl. Exaggeration? Somewhat. Last year, more than 46 percent of the population of the United States that tunes…
Beerfest is back!It’s back! The 17th-annual New Times “Original” Beerfest returns to downtown Fort Lauderdale April 5 with more beer and entertainment than ever before. We’re talking more than 100 of the world’s best local and international beers — all yours for the sipping…
A new restaurant and lounge is set to open in downtown Miami, bringing an eclectic mix of healthful foods, juices, decadent meals, and clubbing to the former Mia space. Imperia, a two-story, 5,000-square-foot multi-use space, will open Friday, January 31, at 6 p.m. with a party featuring Fiat cars on…
Since 1960’s Benihana has been known as the place in which to have “dinner and a show” with its teppanyaki restaurants. The Miami-based chain is much beloved as a place to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries because of its communal tables and entertaining chefs that perform intricate displays of knife work…
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 2, and unless you plan to freeze your ass off in New Jersey, you’ve got two choices: Watch the big game at a restaurant or friend’s place, or have a house party. If you’re hosting a party, there are certain items you absolutely…
Coke and Pepsi are ingrained in the world’s diet. From the United States to the deepest reaches of Kenya, one thing is for certain: Wherever you’ll find civilization, you’ll find someone selling these caramel-hued refreshments. That caramel coloring, by the way, is so iconic that when Coke and Pepsi tried…
It’s no secret that I love the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. That weekend is my Super Bowl, a time when I can revel in all things food and wine and cocktails. I happily traipse around the sand during the day, swirling wine while the sun burns my nose…
Happy Friday. The weather is crisp and clear, which means it’s the perfect time to head outdoors. No, we’re not talking about camping. We’re talking about eating chocolate, shopping for kitchen treasures, and then having some cocktails for charity. Just make sure you assign a designated driver to take the…
Simon Stojanovic knows his way around good, local product. The Australian-born chef learned to respect farm-fresh products as Michael Schwartz’s sous-chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and then mastered indigenous seafood at AltaMare, where he was executive chef for three years. He then opened Tikl, a shared-plate concept in…
Miami Police are on the lookout for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local Burger King restaurant. According to NBC 6, a gunman walked into the fast-food restaurant at 3051 Coral Way this past Monday around 9:30 p.m., jumped the counter, and headed straight for the back…
On February 2, millions of people will watch Super Bowl XLVIII, as the Broncos face the Seahawks at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Some will watch to cheer their team to victory. We’ll watch it for the commercials. And, with a 30-second spot going for around $4 million, you can…
There are so many brunches in Miami, you’d probably have to dine out every Sunday afternoon for a decade to enjoy every one of them. Which, by the way, we have no problem with. We stumbled upon Via Verdi Cucina Rustica’s Italian-inspired brunch by happenstance. Hungry for a meal, we…
On Saturday, March 29, Taste of Brickell returns for one full day of food, music, and drinks. The event, located at the First Presbyterian Church of Miami, starts at noon and continues until the wee hours of the morning with an after party at Four Ambassadors La Scala concert hall…
Latin Burger and Taco’s brick-and-mortar restaurant is officially open on Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile. The restaurant’s d�cor pays homage to both the original food truck and pop culture icons. The Texas-meets-Miami vibe features brown lizard-skin-embossed booths embroidered with the Latin Burger longhorn logo and industrial steel piping for door handles…
Cooking Channel’s Eat Street was back in Miami, filming another season of the popular show that features food trucks and the chefs (and fans) that drive them to success. This past long weekend saw the show’s crew at two major south Florida breweries to highlight a few chef-driven mobile eateries,…
This is it. The end of an era. Van Dyke Cafe will officially close on Sunday, January 26. The restaurant, which opened in the historic Van Dyke Building in the center of Lincoln Road in 1994, served as an oasis for locals and tourists alike to sit al fresco and…
Beer drinkers rejoice, because South Florida Beer Week is upon us. This annual celebration of local brew is growing with our beer scene. And, although many of the events are scattered throughout the northern part of the South Florida region (think Broward and Palm Beach Counties), this year’s schedule has…
You’ve survived another long workweek, and the weekend is just around the corner. Better bundle up, because you won’t want to stay indoors and watch movies with a can of soup. There are plenty of activities, from eating and drinking on camera to partaking in beer-related events (including South Florida…
How in the world can you call yourself an avid home cook when your home tools consist of some half melted plastic spatula and a frying pan you bought at Publix for 15 bucks? The proper tools are essential for succeeding in the kitchen, but some of the prices are…
R House opens today, January 16, in Wynwood. The restaurant/gallery comes complete with movable walls to showcase art curated by White Porch Gallery, but the emphasis is on the food. Chef/owner Rocco Carulli knew for a long time he wanted to open a restaurant in Wynwood. “When I experienced the…
It seems like everything about opening a restaurant is difficult. You have to come up with a concept and a location. Then you have to get funding (all of those schmancy forks and glassware are expensive) and hire staff. Finally, just as you open the doors to the public, you…
If you’re looking for the country’s best Manhattan, look no further than Miami Beach. The Broken Shaker’s Virginia King beat a slew of bartender finalists to earn the title “Master of the Manhattan” during the Manhattan Experience finale, held Monday, January 13, in (appropriately) Manhattan. See also: Broken Shaker’s Virginia…
