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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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A platter of unique dishes

Brickell Key Staple La Mar to Relocate After Ten Years at Mandarin Oriental

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJanuary 7, 2025

Upscale Peruvian restaurant La Mar by Gastón Acurio will relocate after ten years at the Mandarin Oriental in Brickell Key.

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Longtime Midtown Miami Spot Sugarcane to Close After 15 Sweet Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJanuary 2, 2025

Midtown Miami staple Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill will close on January 31 after 15 years of eclectic dishes and craft cocktails.

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The 7 Best Miami Bar Openings of 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 31, 2024

From ViceVersa’s Negronis in downtown to Magie’s wine and cheese in Little River, here are the seven best new Miami bars of 2024.

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Miami Liquor Stores Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 30, 2024

If you’re running on “Miami time,” here’s every Miami liquor store open and closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2025.

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13 Biggest Miami Restaurant Closures of 2024 We Still Aren’t Over

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 27, 2024

From Shuckers and Jaguar Sun to Icebox Cafe and Perricone’s, here are the 13 biggest Miami restaurant closures of 2024.

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Miami Seafood Staple Named No. 19 Most Legendary Restaurant on Earth

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 26, 2024

A Miami Beach institution for fresh stone crabs and sides has been named one of the most legendary restaurants in the world.

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South Florida Pie Shop Named Best Pizzeria in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 26, 2024

A decade since opening in Miami Beach, a beloved pizza chain has just been named the best independent pizzeria in America.

Miami Grocery Stores Open on Christmas

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 23, 2024

If you’re running on “Miami time,” here’s every Miami grocery store open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024.

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Former Joe’s Stone Crab Chef to Open Seafood Spot on Las Olas

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 19, 2024

Fort Lauderdale is getting a high-end seafood spot with stone crabs, seafood towers, sushi, USDA prime steaks, and cocktails.

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These 9 Miami Restaurant Openings Changed the Game in 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 19, 2024

From Sunny’s Steakhouse to Mangrove, here are the nine biggest Miami restaurant openings of 2024 worthy of a reservation.

Miami Omakase Spot Rated Top Fine-Dining Restaurant in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 18, 2024

A Miami hidden gem for authentic Japanese omakase in Little River is the highest-rated fine-dining restaurant in America.

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Coconut Grove Brunch Staple Quietly Closes After 13 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 16, 2024

Another longtime restaurant along Main Highway in Coconut Grove closed its doors, leaving the strip nearly unrecognizable.

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Florida Spot Lands List of 100 Best Chinese Restaurants in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 12, 2024

Out of the hundreds of Chinese restaurants in the U.S., only one spot in Florida made Yelp’s list of the top 100 of 2024.

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6 Miami Restaurants to Cater Your Nochebuena Christmas Party

By Stacy Moya and OthersDecember 11, 2024

From La Carreta and CasaCuba to Malanga and Finka Table & Tap, here are six Miami restaurants to cater your Nochebuena party.

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Waterfront Publix to Open in Hollywood With Dock, Boat Parking

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 10, 2024

A dockside Publix overlooking the water is coming to South Florida soon with access to dock parking for boaters and yachters.

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Miami Staple Versailles Collaborates With Kith Treats on New Ice Cream

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 9, 2024

Legendary Miami Cuban restaurant Versailles and Kith Treats are collaborating on two ice cream treats launching December 12.

11 Most Anticipated Miami Restaurant Openings of 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 6, 2024

From Buccan and Fooq’s to Eataly and Cava, here are the 11 most anticipated Miami restaurant openings of 2025.

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Beloved North Miami Beach Doughnut Shop Closes

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 5, 2024

A popular North Miami Beach doughnut shop known for its pastry-inspired brioche doughnuts has closed after two years.

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Miami Entrepreneur Makes Forbes 30 Under 30 List for 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 3, 2024

Goyal is the founder of Dose, a food and beverage company that creates organic wellness shots and liquid supplements.

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Broken Shaker Undergoes Makeover, Ray’s Moves in Next Door

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersDecember 3, 2024

NYC-based Ray’s Hometown Bar has opened at Freehand Miami beside the beloved local bar Broken Shaker during Miami Art Week.

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Miami Snubbed in New Top U.S. Restaurants List. Wait. What?!

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 3, 2024

Restaurant reservation site OpenTable picked its top 100 restaurants of the year. Not a single Miami restaurant made the cut.

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Can’t Get Into Carbone Miami? Its Sister Restaurant Is Opening in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 3, 2024

Those struggling to make a reservation at Carbone in South Beach can visit its sister restaurant in Coconut Grove this month.

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