Luke’s Lobster has sailed into Miami and is officially open for business at Brickell City Centre. What began as a pint-size shop in Manhattan’s East Village in 2009 has grown to include locations in Washington, D.C.; Boston; Philadelphia; and even Tokyo. Luke’s signature item is the Maine lobster roll, which has been ranked among the best by publications such as Thrillist, Time Out, CBS, and the Wall Street Journal.

How one Miami entrepreneur went from a career in finance to launching a fine-chocolate company that’s approved by the Salty Donut and other popular Miami bakeries.

Menin Hospitality has opened another concept right next door to its popular Bodega Taqueria y Tequilla. Ricky’s has arcade games, great cocktails, live music, and a carnival-themed menu.

One of the first ideas for a planned Southeast Asian restaurant at the Setai Hotel was bento boxes. But executive sous-chef Vijayudu Veena proposed offering something from his native India instead. Thali — Hindu for “plate” — refers to a round stainless-steel platter with small bowls arranged around the rim,…

Most chefs keep a few culinary tricks up their sleeves for special events and good customers, and chef Bee at NaiYaRa is no exception. His otoro tartare isn’t listed on the menu, but enough people have come to know about it that it’s become the restaurant’s most requested not-quite-so-secret dish…

If you like Buena Vista Deli, you’ll love Cafe Creme in North Miami (750 NE 125 St.). Located right next door to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Creme is a new French restaurant, bakery, and soon to be bar from the founders of Buena Vista Deli. This new space is significantly bigger than Buena…

Gone are the grasshoppers, beef hearts, and sweetbreads. Now there are houndstooth-check seats, a new menu, and even a name change. Vagabond Kitchen & Bar (no more “Restaurant” in the moniker) in the MiMo District is heir to the place that chef Alex Chang for more than a year vehemently…

You don’t need to be in a position of power to enjoy Marion’s new power-lunch buffet priced at $24 per person. All you require is an appetite, because the Mediterranean eatery in Brickell knows how to do a buffet. French owners Mathieu Massa and Michael Richard (they also own Miami Beach’s…

Most independent Miami restaurants such as Zak the Baker, Mandolin Aegean Bistro, and MC Kitchen have already taken to social media to announce they will be closed all day today in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. Many hope to re-open on Friday but don’t know at this point in time whether…

Looking to plan your next trip to Italy? Just ask one of the enthusiastic waiters at Sapore di Mare, Italian for “Taste of the Sea,” for recommendations. With the exception of one international trainee, every staff member at the quaint Coconut Grove eatery hails from Italia. “Tell them Angelo sent…

There’s no denying energy drinks have earned a bad rep. They contain too much sugar, use synthetic caffeine, and taste like cough syrup are just some of the things consumers and experts have said about products like Red Bull. But according to Zach Grossman, 28, energy drinks can actually be…

It’s noon in downtown Miami and there’s a line of business professionals at Clove Mediterranean Kitchen (195 SE 3rd Ave.). But don’t worry, the folks behind this month old fast-casual spot are experienced and in no time you’ll be at the counter ordering your custom bowl, salad or pita wrap ($7.95 and…

“I’m tired of being a pioneer,” said Jeremiah Bullfrog to an enthusiastic audience last week at the Langford Hotel. The GastroPod chef-owner was one of five panelists invited by Disrupt Miami to discuss the city’s ever-evolving culinary scene. He was responding to the question on everyone’s mind: where is the…