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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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Viral Miami Smash Burger Spot Sets Opening Date for Wynwood Shop

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 17, 2025

A viral Miami smash burger spot is officially opening in Wynwood with its famed smashed cheeseburgers and new French fries.

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15 Most Anticipated Miami Restaurant Openings of 2026

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 16, 2025

From Buccan and PopUp Bagels to Cactus Club and Fooq’s, here are the 15 most anticipated Miami restaurant openings of 2026.

Fuller Street to See Major Transformation After City Approval

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 12, 2025

Fuller Street, the beloved pedestrian-only road in Coconut Grove, will begin a multi-million-dollar transformation in 2026.

11 Best Boozy Brunches in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 12, 2025

From al fresco buffets to ones with rooftop views, here are the 11 best bottomless brunches in Miami as of December 2025.

Miami Can Dine Inside of a Gigantic Sandcastle This Week

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 10, 2025

Miami can eat for free inside a gigantic sand castle while having trendy Italian food this week…because Miami.

Miami Food Truck’s Cachapas Ranked Among the Best Dishes of 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 10, 2025

A hot and cheesy Venezuelan cachapa from a Miami food truck has just been named one of the best dishes in the U.S. of 2025.

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Rest in Pizza: Miami Mourns Closure of Wynwood Slice Window

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 9, 2025

One day after a beloved Wynwood pizza spot announced its closure, longtime customers are dropping off flowers in mourning.

23 Biggest Miami Restaurant Closures of 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 9, 2025

From the loss of local institutions to Michelin-starred shutdowns, here are the 23 biggest Miami restaurant closures of 2025.

Best Philly Cheesesteaks in U.S.? Miami Spot Makes National Ranking

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 8, 2025

This longtime Miami staple for burgers, latkes, and delicious sides now makes one of the best Philly cheesesteaks in the U.S.

Classic Late-Night Wynwood Pizza Shop Closing This Week

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 8, 2025

A beloved pizza joint in Wynwood will close after a decade of slinging late-night slices and wings, devastating customers.

6 New Restaurants Coming to the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 8, 2025

From a beautiful Mediterranean spot to a beachside bar, here are 6 new restaurants at the reopened Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

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New Miami Hotspot is Now the Most Lucrative Restaurant in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 5, 2025

Surpassing 100-year-old dining institutions, a new Miami hotspot has just become the most lucrative restaurant in the U.S.

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Miami Restaurants Open on Christmas 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 4, 2025

From Luca Osteria in Coral Gables to Aviv in South Beach, here are the best Miami restaurants open on Christmas 2025.

Fort Lauderdale Bar-B-Q Institution Closing After Nearly 40 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 4, 2025

A legendary Fort Lauderdale restaurant will close after nearly 40 years of delicious ribs, pulled pork, and cornbread, marking the end of an era.

Swanky New Coral Gables Spot Makes Best Steakhouses Ranking

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 2, 2025

A new Coral Gables restaurant that has been open for four months has been ranked among the best steakhouses in North America.

Miami Restaurants That Opened November 2025

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 2, 2025

From Ava MediterrAegean and Chuggie’s to Rò Steakhouse and Yamashiro, here are 15 Miami restaurants that opened in November.

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100 Best Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 27, 2025

From new and noteworthy spots to the classics that have stood the test of time, here are the top 100 bars in Miami of 2025.

Bygone Wynwood Bars and Restaurants We Miss the Most

Bygone Wynwood Bars and Restaurants We Miss the Most

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 25, 2025

From beloved spots like Gigi to area gems like Wood Tavern, here are the bygone Wynwood bars and restaurants we miss the most.

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Video: Food Delivery Robots Cause Brutal Traffic Jam in Brickell

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 24, 2025

Must-see videos show Miami food delivery robots causing chaotic traffic jams in Brickell, with one even blocking an ambulance.

12 Most Underrated Restaurants in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 18, 2025

From neighborhood spots that feel like home to authentic Thai staples, here are the 12 most underrated restaurants in Miami.

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Fort Lauderdale Spot Named Most Legendary Burger Joint in the South

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 17, 2025

A family-owned hamburger spot in Fort Lauderdale has just been named one of the 20 most legendary burger joints in the South.

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$100M Marina and Waterfront Dining Village Replacing Miami Seaquarium

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 14, 2025

The Miami Seaquarium will be transformed into a $100 million dining village, marina, and aquarium with no marine mammals.

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