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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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Video: Giant Publix Cart Car Seen on Florida Highway Because Florida

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 13, 2025

Only in Florida: A man driving a giant motorized Publix shopping cart was spotted cruising down a major Boca Raton highway.

Miami Restaurants that Opened and Closed April 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 6, 2025

In April, 18 restaurants opened in Miami, including Double Knot, Bar Bucce, Cotoa, Ocean Prime, Cava Hialeah, and Novatore.

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14 Best Sandwich Shops in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 30, 2025

From the legendary Super Subs on Bird Road to the viral Jholano’s Deli, here are the 14 best sandwich shops in Miami.

6 Best Miami Munchies You Can Have Delivered on 420

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 18, 2025

From greasy pastelitos to loaded cheeseburgers, here are the best Miami spots to get delivery from when you have the munchies

New Miami Restaurant Wins Michelin Star: What to Know

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 17, 2025

A new Midtown Miami restaurant has won a Michelin Star during the Florida Michelin Guide Awards in Orlando for its omakase.

Fort Lauderdale Upscale Restaurant Wins Michelin Star, City’s First

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 17, 2025

A Fort Lauderdale restaurant has won the city’s first-ever Michelin Star during the Florida Michelin Guide Awards in Orlando.

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Is Fort Lauderdale Set to Land its First Michelin Star Restaurant?

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 17, 2025

We predict these Fort Lauderdale spots may win a Michelin star at the Florida Michelin Guide Awards on Thursday, April 17.

Here’s the Broward Restaurant Where William Levy Had Drunken Meltdown

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 16, 2025

Actor William Levy got arrested for drunken behavior at a Weston family-friendly steakhouse, and social media is losing it.

7 Best Publix Pub Sub Sandwiches Ranked

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 16, 2025

From the classic Italian Pub Sub to the legendary Chicken Tender, here are the seven best Publix sub sandwiches ranked.

14 Best Last-Minute Miami Easter Brunch Spots

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersApril 15, 2025

From bottomless mimosas to brunch buffets, here are the 14 best restaurants for Easter brunch in Miami on Sunday, April 20.

Fat Joe Names His Favorite Miami Publix Staple and He’s Not Wrong

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 9, 2025

Lean back? Nah, lean into this: Fat Joe has just confessed his devotion to this particular Publix staple, and we’re proud.

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Miami Restaurants that Opened and Closed March 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 8, 2025

In March, 18 restaurants opened in Miami, including Maple & Ash, Aviv, Uchiko, Wan’s, Shiso, Eddie & Vinny’s, and Van Leeuwen.

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3 New Miami Restaurant Openings To Know: Steak, Seafood, and More

By Ayi Santos and OthersApril 4, 2025

From a popular Brazilian steakhouse to a tiki hut seafood spot, here are three new South Florida spots you need to know about.

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2025 Miami James Beard Award Finalists Announced

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 2, 2025

A hot new hotel bar with delicious pizza in downtown Miami and a celebrated Miami chef are James Beard Award 2025 finalists.

Miami Steakhouse Makes 15 Best U.S. Restaurants List

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 2, 2025

A new Miami steakhouse has just landed in Food & Wine‘s Top 15 U.S. Restaurants list for its steaks, pasta, and vibes.

Popular Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Evicted, Allegedly Owes Employees Thousands

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 1, 2025

A popular Fort Lauderdale restaurant has been evicted after a TikTok video exposed it for allegedly owing employees thousands.

$12 Cafe Bustelo?! Miami Sounds Off on Wild Publix Prices

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 28, 2025

A Reddit post is going viral after a man posted a photo of a wildly pricey brick of Café Bustelo coffee sold at Publix.

7 Most Anticipated Miami Restaurants Opening This Spring

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 24, 2025

From Prince Street Pizza to Shiso in Wynwood, here are the 7 Miami restaurants opening this spring that we’re excited about.

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11 Best Restaurants in Key West

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 20, 2025

From Blue Heaven to Nine One Five, here are the 11 best restaurants in Key West, plus expert foodie tips for your next trip.

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10 Best Restaurants in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 18, 2025

From staples like Greenstreet and Berries to newcomers like Midorie and KoKo, here are the 10 best Coconut Grove restaurants.

10 Best Cuban Sandwiches in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 13, 2025

Choosing the best Cuban sandwich in Miami is serious business – here are 10 must-try spots that’ll settle the debate for you.

4 New Miami Restaurants Added to Florida Michelin Guide 2025

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersMarch 12, 2025

Four brand new Miami restaurants have been added to the Florida Michelin Guide, including a hot new Italian aperitivo bar.

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