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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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Joia Beach Named One of the Best Beach Bars in Florida

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 13, 2024

Joia Beach on Watson Island in Miami is one of the best beach bars in Florida, thanks to its beach-front atmosphere.

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Emily in Paris Star Lucien Laviscount Loves Miami, Boat Days, and a Good Cocktail

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 10, 2024

Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount tells New Times he grew up listening to “Welcome to Miami” by Will Smith.

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8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 9, 2024

From hidden gem seafood spots to restaurants only Miamians know about, here are the best seafood restaurants in Miami.

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Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed April 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 8, 2024

In April, 14 restaurants opened in Miami, including Elastika in the Design District, Juici Patties, La Pata Gorda, and Sumak.

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Cherished Brickell Pizzeria Stanzione 87 Closes Down

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 8, 2024

Say farewell to delicious, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Brickell – Stanzione 87 has suddenly closed down.

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Here Is the Real Story Behind the Viral Miami Grand Prix Menu Prices

By Ayi Santos and OthersMay 8, 2024

The viral $170 empanadas and $280 lobster rolls at F1 Miami Grand Prix might have been posted out of context, after all.

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Exclusive Dinners, Pop-Ups, and the Best Food Events in Miami

By Rachel Costa and OthersMay 7, 2024

Miami food events include exclusive dinners, the best Mother’s Day brunches, and a pop-up at Threefold Cafe.

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Beloved Wynwood Bar Wood Tavern Has Closed Down for Good

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 7, 2024

Iconic Wynwood bar Wood Tavern has closed down again – this time, it’s permanent.

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Founders of Queen Miami Beach, Marion Open New Brickell Steakhouse

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 6, 2024

Lafayette Steakhouse, a new luxurious steakhouse in the heart of Brickell, is about to make waves in Miami with its opulence.

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New Times‘ Burger Week Is Here: 7 Days of $7 Burgers

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 6, 2024

Calling all burger lovers of the 305! Burger Week 2024 runs from Monday, May 6, through Sunday, May 12.

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Mila in South Beach Named Ninth Most Beautiful Restaurant in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 6, 2024

Popular South Beach restaurant Mila has been named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the country.

King Crab and Wagyu: Catch Miami Beach to Make Its South of Fifth Debut

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMay 6, 2024

Popular seafood restaurant Catch is making its Miami Beach debut with Asian dishes, terrace dining, and celebrity sightings.

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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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