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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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Mussels and french fries

The 10 Best New Miami Restaurants That Opened in 2023

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersDecember 29, 2023

From a New York City favorite to a Vietnamese eating and drinking spot, a plethora of new restaurants opened in Miami in 2023.

A line of cocktails

Adults-Only Minigolf Venue Puttery Miami Is Coming to Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 29, 2023

The adults-only minigolf venue in Wynwood has three full bars and three nine-hole courses, with one that even looks like a ski lodge. We’re intrigued.

A close-up photo of a pizza from Old Greg's Pizza covered in cheese and basil

This Miami Restaurant Makes One of the Best Pizzas in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 28, 2023

I’ll never forget my first bite of one of the restaurant’s most popular pizzas, the “O.G. Roni.” It really is the pizza that started the fanfare – and my devotion.

The bar at JohnMartin's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Where to Eat New Year’s Day Brunch in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersDecember 27, 2023

From bottomless mimosas at JohnMartin’s in Coral Gables to bottomless cocktails at Sexy Fish in Brickell, we’ve got you covered this New Year’s Day 2024.

Christmas decorations in the refrigerated aisle of Sedano's

Sedano’s Is the Only Grocery Store Open in Miami on Christmas Day – Here’s What To Get

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 25, 2023

Publix, Milam’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Walmart, Costco, and even Winn-Dixie are closed on Christmas Day. However, Sedano’s is Miami’s gift that keeps on giving.

A group shot of holiday cocktails made with Patron. The drinks sit on a wooden stool surrounded by holiday decor.

Miami Food and Drink Events This Weekend: Pizza Class, Santa at Bodega, Christmas Eats, and Brunch

By Rachel Costa and OthersDecember 21, 2023

A pizza-making class, brunch in the Design District, Christmas eats, and more are on the menu this week.

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Michelin-strarred chef Ryan Ratino cooks food in a pan.

Michelin-Starred Chef Will Open Maass Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

By Michelle Muslera and OthersDecember 20, 2023

Maass will have an extensive wine program and a seasonal menu sourced from markets in Europe and Japan.

Cacio Pepe Breadsticks with uni fondue by Chef Brad Kilgore at Oise Ristorante in Wynwood

Oise Ristorante, Miami’s First Japanese-Italian Restaurant, Is Coming To Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 19, 2023

Miami’s first Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant, Oise Ristorante, is coming to Oasis Wynwood as a pop-up beginning Thursday, December 21.

Headshot of Chef Timon Balloo, owner of The Katherine in Fort Lauderdale.

This Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Serves One of the Best Dishes in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 15, 2023

Fort Lauderdale’s the Katherine has been recognized for its outstanding Thai red curry yellowtail dish for more reasons than simply taste alone.

Cafa La Trova is celebrating Christmas Eve with a Nochebuena feast.

Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Miami

By Juliana Accioly and OthersDecember 14, 2023

From Jaya at the Setai to Cafe La Trova, here is where to have brunch or dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Miami.

A crowded Wood Tavern back in its heyday in Wynwood.

Nochebuena Miracle: Wynwood’s Famed Wood Tavern to Return Starting December 23

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 13, 2023

Wood Tavern will take over Shots Miami in Wynwood for a year or so, aiming to open a permanent location in Allapattah in 2024.

Plush teal seats fill the cozy interior dining area of Baires Grill in Downtown Doral

New Miami Restaurants to Try This Week: Baires Grill, Social 27 Supper Club, and Buena Papa Fry Bar

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 11, 2023

A popular Argentine steakhouse makes its Doral debut, a Cuban supper club opens in Little Havana, and a gourmet French fry spot opens in Wynwood.

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Guests mingle with cheer as they're surrounded by fun holiday decorations at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. The ceiling is draped in holiday decoras guests hold and sip colorful holiday cocktails.

7 Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 7, 2023

‘Tis the season for holiday drinks! Here’s your go-to guide to the best holiday pop-ups happening at Miami restaurants and bars.

Artist Christopher "Flore" Florentino at his easel, creating one of his colorful street art-inspired works.

Best Miami Art Week 2023 Food Events

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 5, 2023

Hungry for food and art? Here are the best foodie events during Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2023.

La Mexicana Taco Bar Takes Over Iconic 925 Nuevos Cubanos Space

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 28, 2023

The beloved Wilton Manors restaurant will open a second location in an iconic Fort Lauderdale space.

the front of a building painted in orange.

Legendary Wynwood Bar Gramps to Close After 13 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 28, 2020

Beloved Wynwood bar Gramps is closing after 13 years, marking the end of Wynwood’s old school era full of low-key haunts.

Miami Resident Andrew Otazo Removed a Literal Ton of Garbage From Crandon Park

Miami Resident Andrew Otazo Removed a Literal Ton of Garbage From Crandon Park

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 26, 2018

With only a pair of gloves, bug spray, a GoPro camera, and industrial-strength garbage bags, 31-year-old Andrew Otazo has picked up more than 2,000 pounds of trash from the mangroves of Bear Cut Preserve in Crandon Park. And with his videos garnering more than 10,000 views on YouTube, he might have just started an environmental movement in Miami.

At Borscht Is Dead, Miami Creatives Raise Funds for Independent Ethos

At Borscht Is Dead, Miami Creatives Raise Funds for Independent Ethos

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 17, 2017

At this one-night-only event, watch short films produced by Borscht Corporation, mingle with local filmmakers, and bid on auctioned artworks for less than the price of a movie ticket and popcorn.

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Fyre Festival Documentary Exposes Social Media Influence

Fyre Festival Documentary Exposes Social Media Influence

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 15, 2017

“Fyre Festival still did what it was meaning to accomplish, even without existing. That’s why they went, that’s how it was advertised, and that’s what they did, even though it didn’t work out.”

Venezuela’s Mariaca Semprún Stars in <i>Piaf</i> at the Colony Theatre

Venezuela’s Mariaca Semprún Stars in Piaf at the Colony Theatre

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 20, 2017

Where else but Miami could you see a famous Venezuelan actress star in a musical written in Spanish by a Venezuelan playwright, about the life of a world-renowned French cabaret singer? From July 20 to August 6, audiences will be able to experience the world of Édith Piaf…

The Overtown Performing Arts Center Opens in a Historic Church

The Overtown Performing Arts Center Opens in a Historic Church

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 20, 2017

From the moment you walk through the doors of the newly renovated Overtown Performing Arts Center (OPAC) on NW Third Avenue, you immediately sense you are walking into an entertainment space unlike any other. There’s a good reason why — it was once a Methodist church, built…

The Hottest Parties of Miami Swim Week 2017

The Hottest Parties of Miami Swim Week 2017

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 19, 2017

Although the shows will certainly be great, the best part of Miami Swim Week is the parties.

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