May 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

May saw a flurry of activity as Miami said hello to a host of significant establishments. Stephen Starr’s El Vez opened in Fort Lauderdale, and celebrity chef Lawrence Page brought some Hustle & Soul to South Beach via his Pink Teacup Villa. Wynwood OG Cafeina reopened, and Tap 42’s largest outpost is now pouring at Aventura Mall.

Michi’s Serves Comfort Food With a Healthful Twist in Doral

At 25 years old, Venezuelan native Michelle Posada has a long list of accomplishments. The actress and YouTuber became a restaurateur last year when she opened Michi’s in Doral. The eclectic menu, under the care of chef Daniel Celauro, ranges from pizza, pasta, and poke to arepas, ceviches, and superfruit bowls, all made predominantly with fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious ingredients.

Mason, Midtown’s New Late-Night Diner, Opens Monday

Beaker & Gray’s chef Brian Nasajon will open his second restaurant, Mason, on Monday, June 4. Housed in the former Gigi space, adjacent to the Shops at Midtown Miami, the late-night diner serves comfort food, from bagels and breads to smoked deli meats and sweets, until 2 a.m. daily. “The idea is to bring…

Top Five Places to Grab a Cheap Drink on South Beach

South Beach is considered one of the most luxurious and expensive destinations in the nation, so finding a decently priced drink can be daunting. Here’s a list of the top five spots to snag an affordable drink anytime in South Beach. 1. Mac’s Club Deuce. Mac’s is Miami Beach’s iconic…

Rum Renaissance Festival Moves to Fort Lauderdale

Pirates, tiki mugs, and hundreds of glistening bottles of rum will soon fill the Broward County Convention Center. The tenth-annual Rum Renaissance Festival is set to return Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, for unlimited pours, seminars, tiki events, and a blind-tasting competition.

Sixty10 Brings Wynwood to Little Haiti

Inside a graffiti-splashed building on NE Second Avenue in the heart of Little Haiti, Romain Breton peeks into a small rotisserie oven. Five chickens rubbed with a secret Portuguese spice recipe rotate on the bottom rack. Sporting a trimmed beard and black-striped apron, the 42-year-old takes a few steps to…

Miami Memorial Day Weekend 2018 Survival Guide

Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Though subtropical storm Alberto threatens to dampen some plans, Miamians will forge on. Plans include parties, beer festivals, and brunches. Here’s all you need to know to make your Memorial Day plans.

Spanish Marie Brewery Opens in West Kendall

After four years of planning and sampling beers at various festivals and events, Spanish Marie Brewery finally opened last Saturday. The brewery, run by partners Jaime Medina and Alberto Cespedes, is in a soft-open phase, serving beers from local breweries until it pours its own beginning next week.