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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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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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3 Miami Beach Spots Among the Best Hotel Restaurants in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

Three Miami Beach spots have been ranked among the top hotel restaurants in America by OpenTable for their delicious food.

11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Key West

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 22, 2025

From Half Shell and Square Grouper to DJ’s Clam Shack and A&B Lobster, here are the 11 best seafood restaurants in Key West.

Behold: Florida Panthers Fill Stanley Cup with Wings at Flanigan’s

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 17, 2025

The Panthers’ Stanley Cup has officially made its way to Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill, and South Florida fans are losing it.

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The 15 Biggest Miami Restaurant Closures of 2025 So Far

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 17, 2025

From the loss of Sugarcane to Villa Azur and Sereria, here are the 15 biggest Miami restaurant closures of the year so far.

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South Miami Has Its First Asian Market And It Is Glorious

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 16, 2025

A new Asian market has just opened in South Miami with viral Asian ice creams and a plethora of Japanese and Chinese snacks.

15 Bygone Miami Bars We Miss The Most

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 16, 2025

From Bardot and Club 609 to Purdy Lounge and Electric Pickle, here are the 15 bygone Miami bars we miss the most.

Beloved Coconut Grove Restaurants Closing to Make Room for Condos

By Olee Fowler and OthersJuly 16, 2025

Longtime restaurants will be displaced in Coconut Grove to make way for a multimillion-dollar condo building.

Coral Gables Institution Caffe Vialetto to Close After 26 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 16, 2025

After 26 years in Coral Gables, Caffe Vialetto, a beloved Italian restaurant known for its fusion food, will close its doors.

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Wildest Miami Spice Deals You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 10, 2025

Miami Spice 2025 is back with three-course menus at Miami’s hottest spots, like Uchi, Kaori, Delilah, and Queen, for just $60.

10 Most Booked Miami Restaurants in July 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 8, 2025

From a Mediterranean hotspot to a waterfront bar, here are the 10 most booked restaurants in Miami, according to OpenTable.

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Is Gibson Room on Coral Way Closed? Here’s What To Know

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 8, 2025

The Gibson Room has paused dinner service for summer renovations but will launch “Summer Sessions” dinners starting July 11.

11 Best Matchas in Miami, Ranked

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 5, 2025

From the cold foam-topped matcha from Honey Veil to the creative iced ones from Maman, here are the 11 best matchas in Miami.

Video: Miami Food Trucks at Alligator Alcatraz Spark Controversy

Video: Miami Food Trucks at Alligator Alcatraz Spark Controversy

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 3, 2025

Viral video allegedly shows Miami food trucks entering the pop-up Everglades immigrant detention center; urges a boycott.

Video: Peek Inside New Pompano Publix With Epic Ramen Bar, Poke Bowls

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 2, 2025

Ramen fans in Broward are ecstatic because the new Publix in Pompano Beach has the viral ramen bar, poke bowls, and more.

Two Miami Pie Shops Make Best Pizzerias in U.S. Ranking

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 2, 2025

Two Miami pizza shops have been ranked as the best pizzerias in the United States by a prestigious Italian pizza publication.

13 Best Breakfast Diners in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 2, 2025

From Jimmy’s Eastside Diner and Deli Lane to Bagel Bar East and Lots of Lox, here are the 13 best breakfast diners in Miami.

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Miami Restaurants that Opened and Closed June 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJuly 1, 2025

In June, 14 restaurants opened in Miami, including Chop Steakhouse, Aguasal, Huey Magoo’s, Vice City Pizza Pop-Up, and Eataly.

RedFarm Closes in Coconut Grove After Just One Year

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 30, 2025

Less than 18 months after opening, Chinese restaurant RedFarm has closed in Coconut Grove after generating initial buzz.

Highly Anticipated Edgewater Whole Foods Finally Opens

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 27, 2025

The Whole Foods in Edgewater is finally open, and it has a lounge upstairs, the largest cheese section we’ve seen, and more.

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Chef Valerie Chang to Leave Maty’s in Midtown Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarJune 26, 2025

Award-winning chef Valerie Chang’s Peruvian restaurant Maty’s will temporarily close as she embarks on the next chapter.

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