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Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the food editor of Miami New Times, a position she has been honored to take on since December 2023. Prior to her work at Miami New Times, she was a digital journalist covering breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News. When she’s not writing about restaurants and chefs for her day job, Nicole can be found blogging about food on her personal Instagram account. Nicole received a BS in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. 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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New Mega Publix in Kendall Opening in 2025. Here’s What to Expect

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 4, 2024

A two-story mega Publix will open across from the Falls in Kendall sometime in 2025 that is rumored to have a “Publix Pours.”

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Beloved Mojo Donuts Closing All Miami Stores After 8 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 4, 2024

After 8 years of serving creative doughnuts, Mojo Donuts will close its Miami locations, breaking patrons’ hearts in the 305.

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The Best Food We Ate in Miami Last Month

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 1, 2024

The five best things we ate in Miami last month include a delicious agnolotti, perfect carpaccio, and chocolate Nutella dessert.

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Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed October 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 1, 2024

In October, 20 restaurants opened in Miami, including Mother Wolf, Sunny’s Steakhouse, Sparrow Italia, Japón, and Daniel’s.

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West Palm Beach Lands New Eataly Italian Food Hall

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 31, 2024

Italian food hall Eataly will open in West Palm Beach in fall 2025 just months after announcing its Aventura Mall location.

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4 New Miami Chick-fil-A Stores Opening Soon. Here Are the Locations

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 30, 2024

Chick-fil-A is finally opening in Pinecrest, Homestead, and 2 other locations across Miami, delighting fried chicken lovers.

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Popular Miami Smash Burger Spot to Open in Little Havana

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 29, 2024

One of the hottest smash burger spots in Miami is opening along the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana on November 1.

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Shuckers Closes Sunday. We Chatted With Regulars About the Good Times

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 25, 2024

Regulars head to happy hour one last time at Miami’s iconic Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill before it closes this weekend.

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Ocean Drive TGI Fridays Closes, One Miami Flair-Filled Store Remains

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 24, 2024

The TGI Fridays in Miami Beach has suddenly closed after decades on Ocean Drive, shocking employees and inciting nostalgia.

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9 Things You Can Expect at Mai-Kai Once Doors Reopen

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 23, 2024

The Mai-Kai Restaurant & Polynesian Show reopens in November with new themed rooms, new dancers, a new bar, and tiki drinks.

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Miami Beach Institution for Italian Cuisine Closes After 37 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 22, 2024

A Miami Beach institution for delicious, old-school Italian cuisine has closed after 37 years, leaving customers heartbroken.

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Osteria del Teatro Reverses Closure Plan After Customers Save the Day

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 22, 2024

Longtime Miami restaurant Osteria del Teatro will not close after a heartfelt email to customers sparked an outpouring of love.

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Sunset Place Mall Is Closing. So What’s Next for the Last Shop Inside?

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 18, 2024

Sunset Place’s last remaining tenant is ready to serve coffee to construction workers when the failed mall gets demolished.

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Sunset Place Mall to Be Razed, Foodie Mecca Taking Its Place

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 17, 2024

Sunset Place in South Miami will be demolished to make way for a new retail village made up of restaurants and a new plaza.

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Classic Miami Ice Cream Shop the Frieze Reopens After Outcry

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 16, 2024

The Frieze is back, baby! Just when Miamians were punched in the gut by another iconic spot closing, we got a sweet surprise.

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Renowned Chef to Open Boca Raton Sushi Spot in Waterstone Resort

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 15, 2024

A new high-end Japanese sushi restaurant in Boca Raton is about to make waves for its sleek dining room and waterfront views.

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Here’s When Miami Staple Shuckers Is Officially Closing

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 10, 2024

Iconic Miami restaurant Shuckers Waterfront Grill will close after nearly 40 years of being a North Bay Village institution.

A Waffle House after Tropical Storm Gordon passed through Bayou La Batre, Alabama, on September 5, 2018.

Florida Waffle House Index Goes Red As Gulf Braces for Milton

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 9, 2024

The Waffle House Index in Florida has gone red, meaning most locations are closed ahead of Milton – the storm will be bad.

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8 Publix Comfort Foods We’re Binging During Hurricane Milton

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 9, 2024

From Pub Subs and key lime pie to fresh Cuban bread, here are 8 comfort foods you need to buy at Publix for Hurricane Milton.

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How to Host a Hurricane Watch Party Like a True Miamian: A Guide

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 8, 2024

In Miami we use every excuse to party, so here’s your guide to throwing the ultimate hurricane party like a true Miamian.

Hidden Gem for Delicious Sandwiches and Wine to Open in Miami Design District

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 7, 2024

A Miami hidden gem for delicious loaded sandwiches and imported cheeses is opening a second location in the Design District.

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Miami Ranked One of the Top Cities for Pizzerias in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 4, 2024

Miami has come a long way since it was filled with Pizza Huts – it’s now the fifth-best city for pizzerias in America.

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