July 2019 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

The dining scene is about to heat up as Miami Spice begins today. But many local restaurateurs have mixed opinions about debuting a concept during the city’s slow season. On the one hand, it gives the staff time to perfect the front and the back of the house before the onslaught of high season.

Minibar Launches Cocktail Menu Named After Iconic Miami Bars

Minibar at the Urbanica Hotel has unveiled a new cocktail menu and special weekly offerings. Opened almost a year and a half ago by Philippe “Flip” Falca, the South Beach watering hole has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors looking for a laid-back vibe. True to its name, it’s a small spot that invites conversation in the courtyard, a chat with your bartender, or a nightcap.

Bellini Brings Italian Coastal Charm to Coconut Grove

Picture the coastal towns of Italy: weathered pastel buildings overlooking a turquoise sea. Stepping into Bellini, you find a similar aesthetic. The same palette fills a yacht-inspired dining room of leather-upholstered barstools, striped booths, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the waters of Biscayne Bay.

Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Week: Miami Spice 2019 and James Beard Foundation Pop-Up

This week, Miami Spice hosts a kickoff event at Jungle Island, with the official two-month promotion beginning Thursday, August 1, where more than 250 restaurants will offer three-course meals priced at $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner. Plus, the James Beard Foundation will host a Taste America pop-up dinner with James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano.

Lorena Garcia’s Chica to Open in Former Soyka Spot

Lorena Garcia is taking over the Soyka space. The chef will open a second location of her restaurant, Chica, on the corner of Biscayne and NE Fourth Court in Miami. The original, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, debuted in May 2017.

The Best Deals During Miami Spice 2019

In 2002, restaurateur Steve Haas pitched an idea to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau: Host a month of dining deals at local restaurants. It was just a few months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and many people were still wary of travel. The program would incentivize coming…

Five Miami Waterfront Restaurants to Try This Summer

Not only do these restaurants boast cold A/C, but also their indoor atmosphere is as impressive as the outdoor landscape. So whether they’re dazzling vistas from Sunny Isles Beach or breathtaking views off Key Biscayne, skip the sweat and indulge at one of Miami’s coolest waterfront restaurants.