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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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Miami’s Best Croqueta Spot Opens at Dadeland Mall Food Court

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarSeptember 3, 2024

Miami’s legendary croqueta spot of nearly 50 years has opened at Dadeland Mall in Kendall with brand-new croqueta flavors.

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Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed August 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarSeptember 3, 2024

In August, 18 restaurants opened in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and a record-breaking ten spots closed, shaking South Florida.

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Fort Lauderdale Landmark Historic Downtowner to Close in October

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarSeptember 3, 2024

The Historic Downtowner in downtown Fort Lauderdale will close after more than 30 years of seafood and drinks on the river.

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Family-Owned Hialeah Deli Makes the Best Sandwiches in Florida

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 30, 2024

A longtime Hialeah deli run by husband-and-wife owners is the highest-rated sandwich shop in the state of Florida.

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Quirky Pinecrest Coffee Shop Brews Some of SoFlo’s Finest Coffee

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 29, 2024

A small Pinecrest coffee shop is going viral for its cool baristas and delicious lattes, which are some of the best in Miami.

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Local Favorite Minty Z Among Wave of Miami Vegan Restaurant Closures

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 27, 2024

One of Miami’s most popular vegan restaurants, Minty Z, will close permanently, and it’s not the only plant-based gem to go.

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Grove Chain Boom: Craft Miami, Pura Vida to Open in Coconut Grove

By Rachel Costa and OthersAugust 27, 2024

Restaurant chains Craft Miami and Pura Vida are opening in Coconut Grove. Are chains outpacing local spots in the Grove?

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Root & Bone Closes After Five Years of Elevated Comfort Food in South Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 26, 2024

After whipping up elevated fried chicken and deviled eggs for five years, Root & Bone in South Miami has closed its doors.

Renowned Married Chefs Open Momento by Ikaro in Downtown Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 26, 2024

Spanish restaurant Momento by Ikaro has opened in downtown Miami by the renowned chefs behind Michelin-starred Ikaro.

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Carlos & Pepe’s Coming Back as Pop-Up for Two Nights Only

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 23, 2024

Carlos & Pepe’s, which closed after 45 years in Fort Lauderdale and left customers heartbroken, will return temporarily.

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Emmy Squared Opens in Coral Gables With Detroit-Style Pizza

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 22, 2024

Award-winning pizza restaurant Emmy Squared has opened in Coral Gables along Miracle Mile with its Detroit-style pizzas.

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Fort Lauderdale-Based Chain BurgerFi May File for Bankruptcy

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 21, 2024

National chain BurgerFi, which owns Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, may file for bankruptcy and expects a loss of $18.4 million

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Miami’s Most Popular Barbecue Spot Secretly Opens Burger Pop-Up

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 21, 2024

Miami’s most talked about barbecue spot Apocalypse BBQ has just launched a smash burger pop-up that takes place once a week.

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New Steakhouse to Open at Former Canyon Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 20, 2024

A new steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale will open at the former location of Canyon restaurant this fall with seafood and steak.

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Longtime Plantation Staple Mustard Seed Bistro Is Closing

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 19, 2024

Cherished Plantation restaurant Mustard Seed Bistro will close after 15 years of delicious date nights, wine, and dessert.

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Fort Lauderdale Institution Canyon Closes After 28 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 19, 2024

Canyon has closed after three decades of making Southwest-inspired cuisine and prickly pear margaritas.

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Popular Mediterranean Chain Cava to Open in Plantation

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 16, 2024

We Cava-n’t believe this either: Mediterranean chain Cava is opening its first South Florida location in Plantation.

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World-Renowned Chef Massimo Bottura to Open First U.S. Restaurant in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 15, 2024

World-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura will open Torno Subito Miami in downtown Miami on August 21, his first in the U.S.

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Downtown Miami Staple Jaguar Sun to Close After Six Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 15, 2024

Jaguar Sun in downtown Miami has announced it will close to make way for its new restaurant, Sunny’s, which opens this fall.

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10 Best Chicken Wings in Miami: The Ultimate Guide

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 14, 2024

From the tender and crispy wings at Sports Grill to the finger-licking wings at Flanigan’s, here are the best wings in Miami.

End of Yard House on Lincoln Road: 3 South Beach Restaurants Close

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 13, 2024

Yard House on Lincoln Road will close after ten years, and there are more closures in South Beach where that came from.

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The First Miami Whataburger Could Be on the Way. What to Know.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 13, 2024

Fast food chain Whataburger plans to open a location in Miami after it expands across Tampa Bay in 2026, according to reports

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