Forget the James Beard awards. Miami’s own celebration of culinary excellence, the Johnson & Wales University Zest Awards put a spotlight on our local chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. Created in 2012, Zest gets more prestigious each year and winning is a big achievement for the professionals singled out for…
1111 Peruvian Bistro, located at 111 SW 1st Ave. in Miami, is not attempting to reinvent the wheel but in its small and humble menu, it is showcasing an evolution in Peruvian cookery not occurring in other South Florida kitchens. The restaurant is co-owned by former owner of Trattoria Sole and…
Verde, the Pérez Art Museum’s eatery, is a Miami favorite thanks to its sweeping views and vibrant foods, which ofttimes are inspired by current museum exhibits. But executive chef Kaytlin Brakefield wants the waterfront museum cafe to be a go-to for one more thing: dessert and mocktail pairings. “I wanted to start from scratch…
The Miami culinary world was rocked yesterday with the news that Zak Stern, better known as Zak the Baker, suffered a stroke. The baker, known as much for his smile shining through a thick beard as his bread, posted the news himself on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of the…
Brickell Chinese restaurant Da Tang Unique is to reopen in three months following a revamp of its kitchen to expand its menu and handle higher volume, according to its ownership company. Yet whether the place can attract more clientele remains to be soon. The 3-month-old restaurant abruptly shuttered late last…
I knew I’d be impressed by the theatrics, but I nevertheless expected to leave the Alinea pop-up underwhelmed by the actual food. I was even worried I would still be hungry afterwards. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been dreadfully let down by hyped-up restaurants in the past such as the two…
The 2016 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award finalists were announced yesterday and, once again, Miami has been shut out of the running. The year started well enough, with several Miami chefs and one restaurant recognized by the New York-based organization that celebrates excellence in the culinary arts. The organization…
Picture a warm cinnamon roll from Knaus Berry Farm. Now, imagine it wrapped in soft and fluffy 24-hour brioche dough from the Salty Donut, drowned in a roasted-pecan-toffee-rum glaze, and topped with a few caramelized pecans. Voilà! Your craziest doughnut fantasy is about to come to life this weekend at the Salty Donut’s…
On Thursday, March 17 at 9 p.m., a new Top Chef will be crowned. Out of 17 chefs, only two remain seeking the title for the cooking competition’s 13th season: Amar Santana, owner of Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, California and Matador Room’s Jeremy Ford. This close call…
Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is often celebrated by drinking, partying, and just having a good time – which makes Miami the perfect city for celebrating the holiday. From bar hops to festivals to restaurant specials, here’s where to get lucky this St. Paddy’s Day. Kitchen 305 Celebrates St. Patrick’s…
Glass & Vine (2820 McFarlane Rd.), the new restaurant nestled in the former Coconut Grove Library inside Peacock Park, is set to open Friday, March 18. The eatery, a partnership between Grove Bay Hospitality Group and chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, will offer a menu crafted by the Eating House chef, who…
Crimson lanterns and a giant Buddha statue guide you inside Da Tang Unique. You pass a maze of intricate wooden lattices surrounding lacquered tables set with pearl-inlaid chopsticks and porcelain plates. Walls are crowded with reliefs of mountain landscapes filled with lotus ponds and plum trees. Among them are shadow…
Pie is the perfect food. It’s as good sweet as it is savory. It’s a dish that reinvents itself with the seasons, and easily bounces between high-brow and low rent. Pie doesn’t care if it’s filled with peak of season rhubarb. It won’t judge if you shovel it full of…
On a quiet Tuesday night, Wynwood’s KYU is bustling. The Asian-inspired eatery, opened about a month ago, is the new kid on 25th Street, bringing an exotic barbecue concept to the area’s ever-growing culinary scene. Housed in the former Shikany space, the restaurant is helmed by former Zuma alums, chef Michael…
The Wynwood Yard, which opened its free-spirited gates this past November, has been nothing short of exciting. From live music, themed parties, and athletic events, to a bevy of new-wave pop-up culinary concepts, the outdoor space on NW 29th Street between NW First and North Miami avenues has garnered a large following…
Start off the week with lunch in Wynwood at Beaker & Gray. Nosh on salads and sandwiches, including the mizzuna with glass noodles, tiger shrimp, chayote, celery, and tangerine or the the tempura grouper with pickled shallots. On Tuesday, American Social is hosting a four-course whiskey dinner with The Macallan, and on Wednesday,…
When David Foulquier asked Bryan Rojas to tryout for the head chef position at his restaurant Fooq’s, Rojas agreed even though he says he had no intention of leaving his job. The 27-year-old was the chef de partie at Michael Schwartz’s Cypress Tavern (formerly known as Cypress Room) where he worked…
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s Niven Patel is parting ways with the James Beard Award-winning chef’s flagship restaurant to take over the kitchen at Islamorada’s Cheeca Lodge while planning a vegetable-centric, Indian-leaning restaurant to open in Miami sometime in the future. “We’re going to be focusing on more vegetables that…
It’s no secret that Miami loves brunch. But in the 305, it’s a bit unconventional. Most eateries pair eggs and bacon with bottomless booze and endless beats, making it a scaled-down continuation of Saturday night’s debauchery. Ariete, Coconut Grove’s newest restaurant, gracefully breaks Miami’s unspoken guidebook to brunch by offering…
Happy Friday! This weekend is filled with all kinds of interesting things to do. If you’re into being the first kid on your block to discover new bars, try Able & Baker, which opens today. The bar is named after the first monkeys to complete a successful space mission. There…
When Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth left Miami to open Root & Bone in New York City, the culinary community figured it was only a matter of time before they would make their return. The surprise was when the partners (both professionally and in life) announced they were doubling down,…
As busy Americans, we don’t just love our daily caffeine fixes – we need them. So when the question of how much is too much arises, a cheery “everything in moderation” usually suffices. And if you want to get technical, the FDA recommends keeping your daily caffeine intake below 600…
