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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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Everything You Need to Know About Joe’s Stone Crab Miami Spice 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 2, 2024

Joe’s Stone Crab Miami Spice 2024 Guide: How to book a reservation, what’s on the menu, and when the specials start.

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Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed June 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 2, 2024

In June, 19 restaurants opened in Miami, including Casa Neos, Blue Collar, Brother’s Keeper, Magie, Sanguich, and Mister O1.

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Former Coconut Grove Hot Spot the Key Club Closes After Two Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 1, 2024

Former Coconut Grove hot spot the Key Club has suddenly closed down after two years of serving happy hour bites and dinner.

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Funky Miami Spot Named One of Best New Bars in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 1, 2024

A Miami bar has been named one of the best new bars in the U.S. by Bon Appétit for its anime monster-themed cocktails.

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Nostalgic Miami Beach Ice Cream Shop the Frieze Closes After 38 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 28, 2024

The Frieze in Miami Beach, the city’s last remaining 1980s ice cream parlor, has closed down after 38 years.

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“Miami Sold Its Soul”: Shuckers Sale to Kygo Club Riles Readers, Sparks Change.org Petition

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 27, 2024

New Times‘ story of Shuckers’ imminent closure after 30 years sparks reactions on social media and Change.org petition

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10 Best Ice Cream Shops in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 27, 2024

From Whip ‘n Dip and Wall’s to Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream and Salt & Straw, here are the best ice cream shops in Miami.

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Legendary Miami Restaurant Shuckers Waterfront Grill to Become Palm Tree Club by DJ Kygo

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 27, 2024

Shuckers Waterfront Grill has been acquired for $75 million by a real estate company to become Palm Tree Club by DJ Kygo.

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Three Miami Restaurants Make List of Best Pizzerias in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 26, 2024

Three Miami pizza restaurants are ranked as the best pizzerias in America by 50 Top Pizza, an Italian guide based in Italy.

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Family-Run Edgewater Staple Mamma Leone Bakery to Close

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 26, 2024

A beloved neighborhood bakery in Edgewater known for its artisan bread, delicious croissants, and baked goods is closing.

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Miami Rallies Behind Beloved Italian Restaurant Burglarized Four Times

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 25, 2024

A family-run Italian restaurant in Miami is seeking support after being burglarized four times in less than 30 days.

Miami Bartender Opens Italian Aperitivo Bar ViceVersa in Downtown Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 24, 2024

Acclaimed Miami bartender Valentino Longo has opened ViceVesa, an Italian bar in downtown Miami with unique craft cocktails.

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Popular Basque Restaurant Leku to Close in Miami After Fourth Anniversary

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 24, 2024

Basque restaurant Leku at the Rubell Museum will close after four years of serving Spanish food and its famous cheesecake.

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Owners of Mila to Open Lush Riverfront Restaurant Casa Neos

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 20, 2024

Everything you need to know about Casa Neos, Miami’s new fine-dining, riverfront Mediterranean restaurant on the Miami River.

Wynwood Pioneer Beaker & Gray to Close After Nearly a Decade

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 20, 2024

Beaker & Gray is closing its doors on June 30 after nearly a decade of serving delicious food and cocktails in Wynwood.

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Miami Lakes’ First Tiki Bar to Open With Vintage Cocktails

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 18, 2024

Tiki lovers, rejoice: An authentic tiki bar serving vintage cocktails will open in Miami Lakes as a pop-up this summer.

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A Secret Sushi Restaurant Just Opened in a Miami Beach Hotel

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 18, 2024

In a sea of fine-dining Japanese spots in Miami, a more laid-back sushi and omakase restaurant has just opened in Miami Beach.

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Hoy Como Ayer Is Back! Iconic Little Havana Music Venue Reopens This Summer

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 14, 2024

A Little Havana institution of over 20 years is reopening its doors for good with new bars and even more live music.

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Tulum-Inspired Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Opens at W Miami in Brickell

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 13, 2024

A Tulum-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant from Doha, Qatar, has just opened at the W Miami hotel with views of Biscayne Bay.

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A Publix Ice Cream Truck Is Coming to South Florida This Summer

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 13, 2024

Is the Publix ice cream truck pulling up to your city this summer? If you live in South Florida, you’re in luck.

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Ecuador’s Largest Japanese Franchise to Open First U.S. Location in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 12, 2024

Noe Sushi Bar, one of Ecuador’s largest Japanese fusion restaurants, will open its first U.S. location in Miami this July.

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End of an Era: Beloved Miami Bar Broken Shaker Sold to Boutique Hotel Brand

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 12, 2024

Miami’s beloved backyard oasis, Broken Shaker at the Freehand Miami, has been sold and its founders will take on new projects

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