The newly opened 1 Hotel South Beach may have had some setbacks, but the finished product is a stunner. The revamped resort, which had many previous lives, including the Rooney Plaza, the Perry and the Gansevoort, is a tranquil stunner filled with bromeliads, white fur rugs, and sunwashed woods. A…
La Gloutonnerie, the upscale French bistro on South Beach, has closed. The restaurant has shuttered as of today, and, according to a spokesperson, is undergoing a new look and concept. The restaurant, owned by Mexico City’s Cooley family, is teaming up with a still-unnamed restaurant group in the restaurant’s revamp…
A bit of Mediterranean food, design, and culture is coming to South Beach with the opening of 9beach Fusion Kitchen & Lounge Bar. The restaurant and lounge, set to open in June 2015 at 1628 Collins Ave., is the first U.S. location of 9beach. Currently, there are seven locations throughout…
Next weekend starts Memorial Day, so this weekend is all about chilling out and enjoying some low-cost fun. From oysters for a buck to a street party in Hialeah, we’ve got food and fun for everyone. Weekend starts now! Miami Shores Fundraiser for Zoe Kolloras On April 19, local Miami…
It’s that time of year again…Miami’s own version of the Academy Awards, the Grammys, and the James Beard — all wrapped into one. We’re talking about Miami New Times’ annual Best Of edition, which comes out in June. Once again, our editorial staff locked themselves up in a tower to…
Khong River House, 50 Eggs’ Lincoln Road Restaurant specializing in Thai street food, is closing its doors, apparently to make way for a new 50 Eggs concept, hatching this fall. The restaurant, which will close after dinner service this Saturday, May 16, is moving to the mainland, with plans to…
Why should you switch from your regular burgers and bacon to Morningstar Farms’ meat alternatives? Reasons range from the fact that eating factory farmed animal proteins is bad for you, he environment, and the animals to a simple taste issue (Morningstar Farms’ bacon is delicious). But, the most compelling reason…
Details and drawings have emerged on Michael Schwartz’s restaurant to be located at Paraiso Bay in Edgewater, appropriately named Paraiso Bay Restaurant and Beach Club. The restaurant and beach club was announced a little over a year ago, with the successful Miami restaurateur saying, “the Edgewater community is one of Miami’s hidden…
For years, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco were the capitals of the cocktail scene. While people were discovering the joy of a good Aviation or a perfect Manhattan, Miamians were making do with frozen concoctions served out of machines and Red Bulls and vodka. Then, a few…
It was back in October 2013 that Alchemy & Science’s Alan Newman and Stacy Steinmetz finally confirmed that Concrete Beach Brewery would open in Wynwood, with a projected opening date of early 2014. Now, nearly two years later, the brewery is up and running and Concrete Beach’s much-anticipated Social Hall…
With a Miami summer fast approaching, one of the only things to look forward to is a plethora of good, local beer on the horizon and Jonathan Wakefield is one busy brewer. The owner of J. Wakefield Brewing Company has just returned from New Belgium Brewing Company’s Headquarters in Fort…
Enchanting Creations is a small cake shop located at 210 NE 98th St. in Miami Shores, a middle-class Miami suburb that’s best known for its well-manicured lawns and numerous churches. The village of about 10,000 residents also has a thriving gay population and, according to the Huffington Post, is one of…
It’s only been two months since Amy Kalinoswki returned to the Genuine kitchen, and the newly-minted pastry chef is working non-stop. When Hedy Goldsmith announced her imminent departure as pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (MGFD), it was headline news. A collective groan was heard from Miami’s culinary community,…
High end grocer The Fresh Market, Burger & Beer Joint, and Sushi Siam are among the 50 different shops and restaurants that will open at CityPlace Doral, a large mixed-use project set to open late 2015 – early 2016. According to The Real Deal, the retail complex will be designed…
This past weekend, Zoo Miami got just a little more interesting with Brew at the Zoo. Miami New Times’ annual celebration of suds was bigger and better than ever, with thousands of people enjoying beer from some of the world’s best breweries, good food, and world-class music. What made this…
The sixth-annual Miami New Times’ Brew at the Zoo (BATZ) will take over Zoo Miami Saturday, May 9, and this year promises to be wilder than ever. Miami has really embraced the craft beer scene, and so has Brew at the Zoo, with more craft breweries, food, and music. From…
Zane Lamprey may have the coolest job in the world. As host of National Geographic’s Chug and Spike’s Three Sheets, the actor/writer/professional booze hound travels the world’s bars. All those distillery tours, cocktails, and talks with bartenders rubbed off on Lamprey, because the television host has graduated from drinking rum…
Lots to do in Miami this weekend. First off, one of Miami’s most beloved chefs, Michelle Bernstein, reopens her iconic restaurant with a revamped look and menu (and a new name). If you’re a fan of cocktails, you’re already a fan of Zane Lamprey. This weekend, he’s in town to launch…
Sugar Factory American Brasserie is opening two South Beach locations. The high end candy retailer and bistro is best known for its celebrity fans, many of which have been photographed with its lollipops that retail for $26 and feature a jewel-studded handle and case so you don’t get your designer…
When David Bracha opened Oak Tavern in fall of 2012, the Design District was still a mostly quiet neighborhood, especially on weekends and evenings. Now, less than three years later, it has turned into the new Bal Harbour, with just about every designer imaginable — Prada; Louis Vuitton; Marc Jacobs,…
When Michelle Bernstein closed her eponymous MiMo standby, Michy’s, last June, fans of the Miami chef lamented the closing of the restaurant that helped put Miami’s culinary scene on the map. Now, almost a year later, Michy’s is reborn as CENA. The restaurant, located at 6927 Biscayne Blvd., reopens for dinner…
One of Miami’s most venerable chefs, Douglas Rodriguez, is closing his South Beach restaurant, De Rodriguez Miami. Rodriguez says he’s closing the restaurant, located at the Hilton Bentley Beach Club, on May 8 to pursue other opportunities. May 7 is the last day of dining service. Currently the chef is…
