Food writer Josh Ozersky, a South Florida native who made good by writing about the pleasures of eating flesh, was found dead in a Chicago hotel on Monday Morning. The Chicago Tribune reports that Ozersky, 47, was pronounced dead on the scene at 11:40 a.m. at the Conrad Chicago Hotel,…
Wynwood’s dining scene is about to get clean and green when The Lunchbox opens at 78 NW 25th St. in the next few weeks. The restaurant, built from scratch in an empty warehouse space, is the work of Carlos Dorado, best known for his Arepabox food truck. Dorado, who has…
When Hedy Goldsmith, the venerable pastry chef of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, announced she was leaving to embark on a new journey with wife Heidi Ladell in California, there was a collective groan heard around Miami, as people envisioned their lived void of homemade Pop Tarts, Junk in da…
She birthed you, fed you, and lived through all your ungrateful tantrums. She’s mom and this coming Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day — the day to repay at least some of the debts you owe her. While a nice beachfront condo or a new Mercedes may be out of…
On Saturday, May 2 at 6:24 p.m., the speediest three year-olds in racing will compete in what’s called the “fastest two minutes in sports”. 21 horses are expected to start the 141st Kentucky Derby, with American Pharoah the favorite to win. Joining American Pharoah are athletes with colorful names like…
April showers bring many Miami restaurants, according to our tally of new openings. Over a dozen restaurants opened last month. Old favorites David’s Cafe, Senor Frog’s, and Magnum Lounge returned to the Magic City, and new spots like Organic Bites and Primrose opened up. The only closings were more like…
This weekend is all about the champions. From watching the fastest three year-olds in professional sports compete against each other to watching two warriors battle in the ring, this is a weekend for celebrating excellence — be it in human or equine form. As always, there’s also food and drink…
Back in November, a frisson of excitement ran through Miami’s culinary community. Anthony Bourdain was in town with a film crew to capture some of our most interesting eateries for his Emmy award-winning series, Parts Unknown. Bourdain and his crew are notoriously secretive about filming, unlike some other shows that…
Once upon a time, all food was organic. While that may sound like the start of a children’s book written by Michelle Obama, it’s the motto of Organic Bites, the new restaurant that opened very quietly in the former Taperia Raca space at 7010 Biscayne Blvd. in the Mimo District…
Concrete Beach Brewery is finally getting some forward steam. The 11,000 square foot facility in Wynwood has begun brewing their beers, and will be available on tap in Miami restaurants any day now. In addition, the brewery’s tapproom is on target to open this summer. With live entertainment, beer education…
Chipotle, the much beloved burrito chain that sets that standard for what fast food can (and should) be, has made the groundbreaking announcement that it’s now GMO-free. This is the culmination of a long road for the Mexican food chain in its quest to provide better food for its customers. …
Many people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s actually a day to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In any event, it’s a source of Mexican pride. And how do we show pride? By drinking copious amounts…
Tanuki, the Russian restaurant chain, with 60 locations throughout Moscow, is opening its first United States location. The restaurant will open at 1080 Alton Road, some time in the winter. Tanuki’s operating partner/director of operations, Andrew Kaplan (of CheeseMe fame), is overseeing the construction, which is actually a total gutting of…
Yuca, the upscale nuevo latino restaurant that has been a Lincoln Road fixture for two decades, is facing eviction. According to real estate website, The Real Deal, the eatery’s lease expires this Thursday, and property owner J. Berens & Sons Development Corp. wants them out in order to sell the…
The intimate and lovely Miami Beach Botanical Gardens was the perfect venue for Slow Food Miami’s 2014 Snail of Approval Awards party. 21 South Florida restaurants and four farms were honored for their commitment to providing food from the most local sources possible. The restaurants, in turn, celebrated Miami by…
Good news for budget conscious consumers and those of us who can’t make decisions. Aldi is opening a market on Biscayne Boulevard, near Miami Shores and North Miami. The market, located at 10700 Biscayne Blvd in Miami, near K Mart, is still under consturuction, but a sign popped up the…
Hey party peeps. Spring break in Cancun happens tonight! That’s right, the much anticipated Señor Frog’s opens tonight at 5 p.m. at 1450 Collins Ave., at the former Jerry’s Deli location. If you’ve been to Cancun on Spring Break, you already know about Senor Frog’s own brand of nuttiness that…
This weekend celebrates Miami in all her multi-faceted glory. There’s a party in honor of the restaurants that specialize in farm to table cuisine; a festival that embraces Wynwood’s art, music, food, beer, and fashion; and a harvest of bounty. Weekend starts now! Slow Food Miami Slow Food Miami, the…
A lawsuit was filed yesterday in Miami-Dade Circuit Court that claims employees and upper level management of the companies that operate over two dozen restaurants at Miami International Airport harassed a man due to his sexual orientation. The 15-page complaint, which names Global Concessions, Inc; Gateway Airport Concessions, Inc.; and…
Michelle Bernstein’s much beloved Michy’s is finally reopening — but with a completely new name, decor, and menu. The James Beard-winning chef and husband/partner David Martinez will open CENA in the former Michy’s space at 6927 Biscayne Blvd in early May 2015. MIchy’s closed last June, with the chef noting…
Naked Lunch, Ralph Pagano’s new casual eatery, is now open. The restaurant, located at 1951 NW 7th Ave., at the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park, can best be described as a combination old school deli and diner, with a bit of a pastrami obsession. The restaurant, named…
Developer Avra Jain and the Vagabond Group have just inked a deal to purchase the Miami River Inn, an historic 38-room property on the south side of the Miami River. According to real estate site, The Real Deal, The Vagabond Group purchased the property and its 1.5 acres for $8.6…
