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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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Every 2025 Miami Spice Restaurant Announced So Far

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 19, 2025

Miami Spice is in full swing through September 30 with $35 lunches and $45 to $60 dinners at over 200 top Miami restaurants.

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14 Best Old School Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 19, 2025

From Lester’s Diner to Tropical Acres, here are the 14 best old-school restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, plus their histories.

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Upscale Miami Spot Makes List of Steakhouses ‘Worth the Splurge’

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 19, 2025

This Miami restaurant is barely a year old, but it has already become one of the top 3 steakhouses in the U.S. to splurge on.

4 South Florida Giant Planta Vegan Restaurants Close Permanently

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 15, 2025

South Florida vegan empire Planta has closed its Florida locations as its parent company files Chapter 11 amid mounting debts.

New Café and Bistro Opens in Lush Pinecrest Gardens Space

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 14, 2025

Hidden in a lush garden, Pinecrest’s new café and bistro is so serene and friendly that it’s an instant escape from Miami.

Where to Eat in Miami When You’re Sad

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 14, 2025

From the comfort food at Flanigan’s to the mimosas at Berries, here are the best spots to eat in Miami when you’re sad.

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Where to Find the Best Key Lime Pie in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 11, 2025

From the pies at Blue Collar to the tart delights at Whisk, here are the best key lime pies in Miami, plus a slice of history.

Gritty Miami Dive Bar Las Rosas Is Reopening This Weekend

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 8, 2025

Beloved Miami dive bar Las Rosas reopens tonight after a three-year closure, sparking nostalgia and Miami nightlife buzz.

If Lovin’ This Miami Flanigan’s Wedding Is Wrong, We Don’t Wanna Be Right

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 7, 2025

A Miami couple celebrated their wedding after-party at Flanigan’s in Hialeah, their special place, because romance isn’t dead.

Classic Brick Oven Pizzeria to Close in MiMo After 23 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 7, 2025

An old-school pizza joint in Miami’s MiMo District must close after 23 years of serving delicious brick oven pies to locals.

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Every Miami Restaurant That Closed July 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 7, 2025

From acclaimed spots like Maty’s to beloved ones like Sushi Maki, here are the 8 Miami restaurants that closed in July 2025.

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Classic Miami Restaurants Snubbed in NYTimes 305 City Guide

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 6, 2025

The NYTimes‘ list of best Miami restaurants snubs classic 305 staples, sushi spots, and gems in Doral and the Grove.

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Michelin-Famed Miami Café Showcased on Good Morning America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 5, 2025

Beloved Coral Gables coffee shop Tinta y Café is featured on Good Morning America for its Cuban coffee made with love.

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Every Miami Restaurant That Opened July 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 4, 2025

From popular pizzeria Fratesi’s to new steakhouse Daniel’s Miami, here is every Miami restaurant that opened in July 2025.

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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.

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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