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Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the Food and Drink Editor of Miami New Times, a role she has proudly held since December 2023. A born-and-raised Miamian, she covers the city’s ever-evolving dining scene, from buzzy new openings to the local institutions that define South Florida’s food culture. Before joining Miami New Times, Lopez-Alvar worked as a digital journalist at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News, where she covered breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture. She holds a B.S. in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. Outside the newsroom, she shares her passion for food on Instagram, documenting her favorite bites across Miami and beyond. 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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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.

Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed November 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 2, 2024

In November, 18 restaurants opened in Miami, including Mai-Kai, Jon & Vinny’s, Foxhole, Tina in the Gables, and Casa Gianna.

Miami Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 27, 2024

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

Family-Owned Doughnut Shop Saves Miami Business After Community Outcry

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 27, 2024

A family-owned doughnut shop from Broward has saved a Miami business and its employees after loyal fans were left heartbroken.

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Where to Order Thanksgiving Dinner to Go in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 27, 2024

From Graziano’s to markets like Joanna’s Marketplace, here are the best Thanksgiving catering and takeout spots in Miami.

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Jon & Vinny’s Miami Pop-Up Brings LA’s Italian Hotspot to the Magic City

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 26, 2024

Popular Los Angeles Italian spot Jon & Vinny’s is now open in Miami at the Rubell Museum for a residency with its great pasta

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10 Best Bagels in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 26, 2024

From old-school shops like Bagel Emporium and Bagel Express to newcomers like El Bagel, here are the ten best bagels in Miami.

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Miracle Mile Lands James Beard Award-Nominated Caracas Bakery

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 25, 2024

Coral Gables is seeing an influx of hot new bakeries, and it’s about to land its most awarded bakery yet – Caracas Bakery.

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Miami’s Last Standing Melting Pot to Close After 39 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 25, 2024

After 39 years of gouda memories, Miami’s last standing Melting Pot restaurant will close its doors in Kendall this month.

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