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Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the Food and Drink Editor of Miami New Times, a role she has proudly held since December 2023. A born-and-raised Miamian, she covers the city’s ever-evolving dining scene, from buzzy new openings to the local institutions that define South Florida’s food culture. Before joining Miami New Times, Lopez-Alvar worked as a digital journalist at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News, where she covered breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture. She holds a B.S. in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. Outside the newsroom, she shares her passion for food on Instagram, documenting her favorite bites across Miami and beyond. Readers might have seen her on the 23rd season of ABC’s The Bachelor and the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise.

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Key Largo Restaurant Goes on Ultimate Rant About ‘Sad’ Maine Lobster

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 1, 2025

A Key Largo restaurant just posted the funniest seafood clapback of the year about lobster from Maine, and people agree.

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South Miami Staple Deli Lane Café To Be Demolished

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 1, 2025

Beloved South Miami breakfast spot Deli Lane Cafe & Sunset Tavern will be demolished to make way for a condo after 40 years.

You Enter Wynwood’s Newest Speakeasy Through a Fake Vending Machine

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 31, 2025

A swanky new sushi speakeasy in Miami is going viral because the only way to get inside is through a vintage vending machine.

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Old-School Hialeah Deli Serves the Best Sandwich in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

A family-run sandwich shop in Hialeah, Florida, has been named the best sandwich shop in the U.S. for 2025, according to Yelp.

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South Florida Restaurant Konro Loses Michelin Star After Scandal

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

SoFlo restaurant Konro lost its Michelin Star after owner-chef Bickelhaupt was charged with attempted second-degree murder.

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Michelin Star Miami Restaurant Itamae AO to Close in Midtown

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

Just weeks after winning a James Beard Award, chef Nando Chang’s newly Michelin-starred restaurant, Itamae AO, must close.

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Where To Find the Best Ceviche in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 29, 2025

From Aromas del Perú and Dr. Limón to Barra Callao and Locura Marina, here are the 10 best ceviche restaurants in Miami.

Award-Winning Italian Restaurant to Close in Coral Gables

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 29, 2025

After nearly two years in Coral Gables, an acclaimed Italian restaurant by chef Niven Patel will close after a rough summer.

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Old-Timey Miami Ice Cream Parlor Opens New Location After 20 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 28, 2025

A beloved ice cream parlor in Miami with checkered floors and sundaes has opened a second location after 20 years.

A 24-Hour Laundromat Cafe Might Serve Miami’s Tastiest Sandwich

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 25, 2025

This legendary Miami cafe and laundromat that’s open 24/7 serves one of the best pan con bistec sandwiches in South Florida.

Video: Remembering Hulk Hogan Slamming Beers at SoFlo Flanigan’s

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 24, 2025

Flanigan’s in South Florida has honored the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan with a video of him pounding burgers and beer.

Apocalypse BBQ Wins Battle With Miami-Dade County Over Smokers

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 24, 2025

Apocalypse BBQ wins Miami-Dade County approval to keep smokers on-site after rallying massive community support in Kendall.

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Miami Readers Have Thoughts About Our Best Bygone Bars List

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersJuly 23, 2025

Over 800 comments poured in after our bygone Miami bars story – nostalgia, heartbreak, and lots of love for Purdy and Pickle.

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Where To Find the Best Sushi in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 23, 2025

From hidden gems only locals know about to luxe spots serving fresh rolls, here are the 11 best sushi restaurants in Miami.

Sushi Maki Flagship Closes After 25 Years in South Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 23, 2025

Nostalgic South Miami staple Sushi Maki, which has fed Miami’s youth after school for decades, has closed after 25 years.

Bagel Emporium Is Moving to This Bougie Miami Neighborhood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

After nearly 50 years in Miami, longtime deli Bagel Emporium must leave its home to relocate to this upscale side of town.

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3 Miami Beach Spots Among the Best Hotel Restaurants in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

Three Miami Beach spots have been ranked among the top hotel restaurants in America by OpenTable for their delicious food.

11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Key West

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

From Half Shell and Square Grouper to DJ’s Clam Shack and A&B Lobster, here are the 11 best seafood restaurants in Key West.

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Behold: Florida Panthers Fill Stanley Cup with Wings at Flanigan’s

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 17, 2025

The Panthers’ Stanley Cup has officially made its way to Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill, and South Florida fans are losing it.

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The 15 Biggest Miami Restaurant Closures of 2025 So Far

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 17, 2025

From the loss of Sugarcane to Villa Azur and Sereria, here are the 15 biggest Miami restaurant closures of the year so far.

South Miami Has Its First Asian Market And It Is Glorious

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 16, 2025

A new Asian market has just opened in South Miami with viral Asian ice creams and a plethora of Japanese and Chinese snacks.

15 Bygone Miami Bars We Miss The Most

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 16, 2025

From Bardot and Club 609 to Purdy Lounge and Electric Pickle, here are the 15 bygone Miami bars we miss the most.

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