Wasabi Juan’s Brings Sushi Burritos to South Beach

Wasabi Juan’s, a popular Birmingham, Alabama, eatery specializing in sushi burritos and Mexican street food, is coming to South Florida. The fast-casual spot will open this month in the former Cheese Course space inside Southgate Towers in South Beach, and a Cooper City location will debut shortly after. Operated…

The Top Five Reasons to Go to Tacolandia

Election Day is getting all the media coverage, but November 6 is also National Nachos Day — a more delicious occasion. To celebrate the food holiday — and New Times’ upcoming Tacolandia event November 17 at Soho Studios — we’re listing the top five reasons you should get tickets to this taco-centric extravaganza.

Election Day 2018: Vote and Get Free Food and Drinks

Today is Election Day and if you haven’t voted early, it’s time to get out and make your voice heard. If you need incentive, there are several establishments offering free food and drink to those who perform their civic duties. New Times has also published a handy voting guide called…

Five Coffee Shop Drinks Better Than Pumpkin Spice Latte

Ah, the leaves are turning and soon we’ll all be cozying up to the closest fireplace as snowflakes fall outside. OK, we totally won’t be because we live in paradise, and it’s still 70-plus degrees even during the “coldest” of our winter days. Despite it feeling like summer, South…

Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Week: Free Tacos, Seed Food & Wine, and March of Dimes

This week, Bodega South Beach serves free tacos to celebrate their 2 millionth taco sale, chef Norman Van Aken celebrates Three’s one year anniversary with a five-course dinner, David Grutman and Pharrell Williams open Swan and Bar Bevy in the Design District, J. Wakefield Brewing teams up with KYU for a beer pairing dinner, and Seed Food & Wine Week kicks off across Miami.

October 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

With cooler temperatures, Miami is waking up from the summer doldrums. As the city prepares for upcoming festivals, Art Basel, and the yearly onslaught of vacationers, restaurants are also gearing up. This month, two Miami icons reopened for the season: Joe’s Stone Crab returned for its 105th year, and Knaus…

Five Female Miami Chefs to Watch

As the #MeToo movement’s momentum gives many at the heights of the restaurant world their long-delayed comeuppance, the industry continues to grapple with the unequal representation of women in the upper echelons of kitchens or the media.

South Florida Restaurants Slapped With Hundreds of ADA Lawsuits

In South Florida, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Andres Gomez who court documents say is visually impaired. The lawsuits demand eateries, hotels and municipalities enhance their websites with audiovisual plug-ins that give disabled users the same experiences as those without a handicap.

The Five Best Restaurants on Ocean Drive

Miami Beach’s most famous locale, Ocean Drive is alive with neon colors, art deco buildings, and a lively soundtrack. It’s also home to overpriced meals and giant frozen margaritas. Though there are plenty of tourist traps, there are also restaurants you can count on. Here are five options for a…

Miami’s Top Five Halloween Treats

Halloween is tomorrow, but there’s still time to get your claws on some festive treats. From candy-corn-topped sundaes to pumpkin flan cheesecake, Miami’s purveyors of sweets are dishing up some spooktacular confections. Whether you’re looking for the perfect addition to your Halloween party or a gluttonous night in, there are no tricks…

Jose Mendin to Open La Placita on Biscayne Boulevard

Though Balans, the beloved restaurant that was a MiMo staple for years quietly closed this past week, there’s reason to rejoice. In its place at 68th and Biscayne, Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin will open La Placita some time in December.