There is little doubt that Hakkasan, the sexy, elegant Chinese restaurant at the Fontainebleau Hotel, is one of the best places to dine on Chinese cuisine in Miami Beach. Because of this, the restaurant could rest on its laurels, serving the same dishes and still getting kudos from its tony…
When is a cocktail not a cocktail? When it’s an ale based on a classic cocktail. Or, to be more precise, a collection of ales produced by two of the United States’ most unique craft brewers in a special bi-coastal collaboration. The ales in question are the Gentlemen’s Club Old-Fashioned…
The humid weather and threat of rain didn’t deter thousands of people from flocking to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens to celebrate the mango with music, food, tastings, and a live auction of rare varieties of the sweet fruit. The festival, held over two days, featured a host of opportunities to…
Break out the trumpets and the cold milk because Twinkies, the golden, spongy cakes with the soft creamy center, officially return to shelves today. Twinkie’s manufacturer, Hostess Brands, closed its bakeries and ceased operation in November 2012, citing labor disputes as a major factor of its demise. But then, as…
Sure, you love a well-crafted cocktail. But do you realize the passion and dedication that goes behind your Old Fashioned? Hey Bartender, a new documentary playing at O Cinema in Wynwood, goes behind the bar to tell the tale of two very different bars and the men who work there…
Dozens of people are set to attend the opening of the brand new Publix Sabor in Little Havana tomorrow, but they’re not going for free balloons and swag bags. Instead, they’ll be there to protest Publix and demand an expansion of human rights for Florida farmworkers. The protest is scheduled…
If you’re a cocktail aficionado, Blackbird Ordinary has to be one of your favorite places. The drinks are crafted with care, using premium spirits, house-made elixirs, and fresh herbs grown right on the premises. Which is why we are pleased as punch pisco to announce that New Times is hosting…
When you woke up, you probably thought today was just like any other day — until you realized that it was 7/11 and said, “oh thank heaven”. Because, friend, today is the one day out of 365 when you can get an exquisite brain freeze for the low, low, price…
We know what you’re thinking. How in the world can someone called Burger Beast betray his love of the meat patty and celebrate the hot dog? Only once a year does Sef Gonzalez, AKA Burger Beast, turn into alter ego Hot Dog Hound in celebration of national hot dog month…
Move over Instagram. There’s a new way to share your food porn. It goes one step further. Epicurator, a new iPhone app, allows you to share photos of your food, identify the restaurant and specific dish — then rate your meal using a scale from “blech” to “foodgasm” (one through…
“Bad boy” Dennis Rodman is hell-bent on making the world a better place — one loony dictator and one cocktail at a time. Most recently, the former basketball player, wrestler, actor, and bridal gown model told Sports Illustrated he should receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his unlikely friendship with…
You’ll find most commercial kitchens as clean and organized as a military barracks. But there are always exceptions to the rule. The dining public rarely sees what lurks behind that swinging door. New York City has implemented a unique rating system in which every restaurant — large or small –…
Steve Martorano, the brawny Fort Lauderdale restaurateur/cook (Martorano, by the way, does not like to be called a chef), is on a roll. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which included Johnny Depp and Rebecca Romijn, Martorano announced a second location in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel…
Summertime is here, and you’re desperately trying to figure out some easy and healthful meals to whip up in no time. Looking at all the beautiful seasonal fruits, you know there must be a way to use them creatively, but you chicken out and stock up on frozen dinners instead…
Miami mango mania is about to reach new heights this weekend when Mango Man — a guy in an orange polyester suit — and Finlandia Vodka host two different mango invasion bar crawls every Saturday and Sunday in July. Finlandia will host mango drink specials and promotions at two informal…
Sonic Beach, the burger, dog, and shake restaurant that re-creates a day at the Jersey Shore, is coming to Miami Gardens. The new location is scheduled to open late this summer. Sonic Beach is part of the Sonic drive-in restaurant chain that offers sit-down areas, a man-made beach, and beer…
The margarita is a conundrum, indeed. On the one hand, the Mexican cocktail, is a lesson in simplicity. On the other, it’s the one drink that’s most likely to go wrong when you order it. Consider this little conversation we recently had at a very nice restaurant: Bartender: What would…
The Fourth of July celebrates two American passions — our independence and hot dogs. Between the morning beach outing and the evening fireworks, two of America’s finest cities held hot dog eating contests — Brooklyn and Coconut Grove. While the Coney Island contest gets nationally televised attention, the Coconut Grove…
There’s a new big, bad lounge popping-up with the addition of Mister Wolfe to the South Beach scene. The lounge, housed in the former Bond Street space at the Townhouse Hotel, fuses bar, lounge, and small plates restaurant together in a sleek, sexy environment filled with multiple spaces to cuddle…
Each year, we celebrate our country’s independence by sharing a meal with family and friends, then watching the skies light up as a cap to the festivities. And, in most cases, that meal happens to be from the grill. We’re not sure why burgers and hot dogs became the classic…
Oye Miami. There’s a new Cuban sandwich in town and it’s available just about any time you want it — with a large coffee, to boot! See also: Dunkin’ Donuts App Lets You Pay By Phone…
A rep for the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel has confirmed that “Michael Mina will be opening a new restaurant in the Arkadia space.” We called the Mina Group in San Francisco, and were told that no further information was available at this time. See also: Michael Mina On Local Product…
