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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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Miami’s Andiamo Pizza to Be Replaced by Burger Spot in 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 12, 2024

One of Miami’s most beloved pizza shops, Andiamo Pizza in the MiMo district, is moving after 23 years in the fall of 2025.

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Classic Fort Lauderdale Chinese Spot Shutters As Owners Retire

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 12, 2024

A longtime Fort Lauderdale staple for Chinese food beloved by generations of families has closed its doors after 28 years.

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Pour One Out: Late-Night Spot El Taquito Closes After 15 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 7, 2024

The last dirt-cheap, hole-in-the-wall spot in Coconut Grove has closed after 15 years of late-night tacos on Main Highway.

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Berry Good News: Knaus Berry Farm Cinnamon Buns Are Back!

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 7, 2024

This will spice up your day: South Florida’s beloved Knaus Berry Farm cinnamon buns are back for the season in Homestead.

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In Little Havana, Trump’s Cuban-American Base Sounds Off at Versailles

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 5, 2024

Why do Cuban Americans who vote for Trump gather at Versailles in Little Havana on Election Day every four years? They must.

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Election Day: Miami Restaurants Offer Food Deals and Freebies

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 5, 2024

Check out the full list of Miami restaurants and fast food chains offering free food with proof of an “I Voted” sticker.

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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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