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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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Classic Brick Oven Pizzeria to Close in MiMo After 23 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 7, 2025

An old-school pizza joint in Miami’s MiMo District must close after 23 years of serving delicious brick oven pies to locals.

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Every Miami Restaurant That Closed July 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 7, 2025

From acclaimed spots like Maty’s to beloved ones like Sushi Maki, here are the 8 Miami restaurants that closed in July 2025.

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Classic Miami Restaurants Snubbed in NYTimes 305 City Guide

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 6, 2025

The NYTimes‘ list of best Miami restaurants snubs classic 305 staples, sushi spots, and gems in Doral and the Grove.

Michelin-Famed Miami Café Showcased on Good Morning America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 5, 2025

Beloved Coral Gables coffee shop Tinta y Café is featured on Good Morning America for its Cuban coffee made with love.

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Every Miami Restaurant That Opened July 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 4, 2025

From popular pizzeria Fratesi’s to new steakhouse Daniel’s Miami, here is every Miami restaurant that opened in July 2025.

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Key Largo Restaurant Goes on Ultimate Rant About ‘Sad’ Maine Lobster

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 1, 2025

A Key Largo restaurant just posted the funniest seafood clapback of the year about lobster from Maine, and people agree.

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South Miami Staple Deli Lane Café To Be Demolished

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarAugust 1, 2025

Beloved South Miami breakfast spot Deli Lane Cafe & Sunset Tavern will be demolished to make way for a condo after 40 years.

You Enter Wynwood’s Newest Speakeasy Through a Fake Vending Machine

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 31, 2025

A swanky new sushi speakeasy in Miami is going viral because the only way to get inside is through a vintage vending machine.

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Old-School Hialeah Deli Serves the Best Sandwich in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

A family-run sandwich shop in Hialeah, Florida, has been named the best sandwich shop in the U.S. for 2025, according to Yelp.

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South Florida Restaurant Konro Loses Michelin Star After Scandal

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

SoFlo restaurant Konro lost its Michelin Star after owner-chef Bickelhaupt was charged with attempted second-degree murder.

13 Best Restaurants in Downtown Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

From award-winning spots like Tâm Tâm to Fratesi’s Pizza and ViceVersa, here are the 13 best restaurants in downtown Miami.

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Michelin Star Miami Restaurant Itamae AO to Close in Midtown

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 30, 2025

Just weeks after winning a James Beard Award, chef Nando Chang’s newly Michelin-starred restaurant, Itamae AO, must close.

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Where To Find the Best Ceviche in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 29, 2025

From Aromas del Perú and Dr. Limón to Barra Callao and Locura Marina, here are the 10 best ceviche restaurants in Miami.

Award-Winning Italian Restaurant to Close in Coral Gables

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 29, 2025

After nearly two years in Coral Gables, an acclaimed Italian restaurant by chef Niven Patel will close after a rough summer.

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Old-Timey Miami Ice Cream Parlor Opens New Location After 20 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 28, 2025

A beloved ice cream parlor in Miami with checkered floors and sundaes has opened a second location after 20 years.

A 24-Hour Laundromat Cafe Might Serve Miami’s Tastiest Sandwich

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 25, 2025

This legendary Miami cafe and laundromat that’s open 24/7 serves one of the best pan con bistec sandwiches in South Florida.

Video: Remembering Hulk Hogan Slamming Beers at SoFlo Flanigan’s

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 24, 2025

Flanigan’s in South Florida has honored the late wrestling legend Hulk Hogan with a video of him pounding burgers and beer.

Apocalypse BBQ Wins Battle With Miami-Dade County Over Smokers

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 24, 2025

Apocalypse BBQ wins Miami-Dade County approval to keep smokers on-site after rallying massive community support in Kendall.

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Miami Readers Have Thoughts About Our Best Bygone Bars List

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and OthersJuly 23, 2025

Over 800 comments poured in after our bygone Miami bars story – nostalgia, heartbreak, and lots of love for Purdy and Pickle.

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Where To Find the Best Sushi in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 23, 2025

From hidden gems only locals know about to luxe spots serving fresh rolls, here are the 11 best sushi restaurants in Miami.

Sushi Maki Flagship Closes After 25 Years in South Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 23, 2025

Nostalgic South Miami staple Sushi Maki, which has fed Miami’s youth after school for decades, has closed after 25 years.

Bagel Emporium Is Moving to This Bougie Miami Neighborhood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

After nearly 50 years in Miami, longtime deli Bagel Emporium must leave its home to relocate to this upscale side of town.

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