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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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Perricone’s Marketplace & Café to Close After Nearly 30 Years in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 3, 2024

Beloved Miami restaurant Perricone’s Marketplace & Café is permanently closing after over 27 years in Brickell and the Roads.

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Chef Evan Funke Is Bringing Mother Wolf to Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 3, 2024

Award-winning chef Evan Funke is opening his highly acclaimed Italian restaurant, Mother Wolf, in Miami this fall.

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Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Miami

By Rachel Costa and OthersMay 2, 2024

From free shots, specialty cocktails, live music, and a block party, here is where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Miami.

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Miami Is the World’s Seventh-Most-Expensive City for Fine Dining

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 2, 2024

Miami is one of the most expensive cities for fine dining, even beating out upscale resorts in the South of France.

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These Two Miami Food Companies Are the Most Deliciously Sustainable in the World

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 1, 2024

Exquisito Chocolates and Gables Delight have won awards that recognize taste and commitment to sustainability.

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Palm Beach American Bistro Buccan Will Open in Coral Gables in 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 1, 2024

Palm Beach’s popular modern American bistro, Buccan, will make its Miami debut in Coral Gables next year.

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This Miami Spot Was Just Named One of the Best New Restaurants on the Planet

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 30, 2024

The dishes prepared by Valerie Chang at her restaurant Maty’s have won over the tastebuds of Condé Nast Traveler.

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10 Best Steakhouses in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 29, 2024

New Times‘ best steakhouses across Miami include Cote Miami, Red South Beach, Graziano’s, Klaw, and more.

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Edgewater’s First Cocktail Bar, the Canvas Bar, Opens With Arcade and Hidden Speakeasy

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 26, 2024

The Canvas Bar, the first cocktail bar in Edgewater, has opened in Miami with an arcade and a hidden, tropical speakeasy.

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New Study Confirms Floridians Really Like Day Drinking

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 26, 2024

“It’s five o’clock somewhere,” especially in Florida, where most believe 2:30 p.m. is an acceptable time to have a drink.

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This Cuban Bar in Little Havana Makes the Best Cocktails in North America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 26, 2024

Cafe La Trova in Little Havana has won numerous accolades, but now, it’s officially the 13th best bar in North America.

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World’s 10th Best Bar Is Coming to Julia & Henry’s for F1 Miami Weekend

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 25, 2024

The world’s tenth-best bar is popping up in downtown Miami for Formula 1 weekend at Julia & Henry’s.

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Iconic Moore Building Reopens With New Restaurant and Members-Only Club

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 24, 2024

Modern American restaurant Elastika and a members-only club are opening at the Moore building in the Miami Design District.

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Tijuana Flats Closes South Florida Locations After Bankruptcy Filing

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 23, 2024

Central Florida-based Mexican restaurant chain Tijuana Flats closes nine South Florida restaurants after filing for bankruptcy.

NYC’s Prince Street Pizza Opening Restaurant in Miami Beach

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 23, 2024

New York City’s famous Prince Street Pizza is opening its first permanent Miami location in Miami Beach this fall.

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Morgans Restaurant Relocates to Allapattah After 14 Years in Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 23, 2024

After more than a decade, Morgans, one of Wynwood’s most popular brunch restaurants, has relocated to Allapattah with a new vibe.

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From Ecuador to Miami: La Pata Gorda Opens First U.S. Restaurant in Coral Gables

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 22, 2024

Popular Ecuadorian seafood restaurant La Pata Gorda has opened its first U.S. restaurant in Coral Gables on Miracle Mile.

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Lost Boy & Co.’s South Beach Restaurant Joliet Closes After One Year

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 22, 2024

South Beach seafood restaurant Joliet has suddenly closed down, making it the second seafood restaurant to do so this month.

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This South Beach Bar Was Named One of Best New Spots for Cocktails in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 19, 2024

South Beach’s Medium Cool bar is about to upgrade from “medium cool” to “very cool” thanks to this new prestigious award.

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Lucali Executive Chef Opens Bar Luca in Miami Beach

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 19, 2024

Bar Luca in Miami Beach has opened, offering Italian-American specialties, craft cocktails, and grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Largest Jamaican Patty Franchise Opens First U.S. Restaurant in South Florida

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 19, 2024

Juici Patties’ first U.S. location in Hollywood has lines of people out the door daily waiting to try its Jamaican classics.

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This Wynwood Restaurant Serves Some of the Best Fried Chicken in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 19, 2024

Le Chick in Wynwood is recognized as one of America’s top 25 restaurants for fried chicken – and we’re not surprised.

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