The agricultural quarantine that for months has gripped a large swath of South Dade farmland in an effort to stave off an Asian fruit fly outbreak will finally be lifted Saturday at midnight, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. The long awaited relief will finally give some farmers the…
Hope you took a few cat caps at your desk this week, because this weekend is filled with things to do. It’s Presidents’ Day weekend in Miami and that means a fun-filled agenda of events, shows, and goodies. It’s also Valentine’s Day weekend, so whether you do the whole champagne…
Singles have started to dread the inevitable return of February 14. Whether you’re still wrapped up in last year’s heartbreak or you’ve fully embraced flying solo, no one wants to watch couples rub their unconditional love in everybody’s faces. But don’t get caught up in the depressing drama of Valentine’s…
Zak Stern thinks Ptcha is sexy. The Ashkenazi dish is made by boiling cow’s feet or knees into oblivion with little more than onion, garlic, and salt. Once rendered out, the whole meat-studded brew is poured into serving trays and cooled. After it’s chilled, the fat is skimmed off and…
There’s a certain formula to farmers markets: rows of polyester tents, each with their own colorful displays of products to peruse and sample. These publicity hotspots unite all sorts of local companies, from big-name brands to mom-and-pop shops. With such a wide variety of options, knowing how to navigate the…
Ralph Pagano is getting naked again. The celebrity chef’s Naked Tiki, the third in his naked restaurant series, opens today, February 11, at the Stiles Hotel (1120 Collins Ave.) on South Beach. Pagano is also chef/owner of Naked Taco, a taco and tequila concept at the Dream South Beach hotel,…
Imagine a nondescript, brown box delivered to your doorstep. Now picture it filled with freshly baked goods, like sweet breads, cookies, brownies, and other pastry treats. No, this isn’t a dream. It’s the creation of Jarly, a new Miami-based start-up that delivers a sample of baked items made by local…
The five-star St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort was recently named the best hotel in Florida and Miami Beach by U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information.The four-year-old resort was also recognized as the 34th best hotel in the U.S. More than 2,500 luxury hotels across…
Whether you’re single or attached this Valentine’s Day, nothing says loving like overindulgince. Food, after all, equates to love in so many cultures. if you really want to embrace a loving attitude towards all things edible, a plant-based diet is your best bet. Vegan food helps you to love your…
Long before Dominique Ansel’s cronut and Momofuku Milk Bar ‘s corn cookies, New York’s cult favorite treat was Junior’s cheesecake. Since its introduction in 1950, the decadent dessert was a sensation with New Yorkers, who raved about the creamy cake, with fans of the treat have making weekly (sometimes daily)…
Who doesn’t want to eat an adorable panda. You may have stumbled upon a sushi rice version of one on Instagram or Pinterest, grinning up at you alongside golden hunks of chicken kara age and discs of pink-swirled fish cakes. The allure of making bento boxes is inescapable. Just imagine…
It’s hard to believe, but it’s only been a year since J. Wakefield Brewing opened its doors in Wynwood. Since then, the brewery has become a central part of the Miami community, hosting events like the Florida Weisse Bash and collaborating with local artists like Ahol Sniffs Glue. Just recently,…
More than 1,200 boats, situated on both land and sea along Biscayne Bay, will travel to Virginia Key for the 75th-annual Miami International Boat Show this weekend. From Feb. 11 to Feb. 15, thousands will take to Miami’s shores to explore hundreds of different types of boats — from modest…
Say Happy Valentine’s Day with a holiday-themed doughnut from the Salty Donut’s one-day-only pop-up inside the Hyatt Centric South Beach (1600 Collins Ave.). Miami’s first artisanal doughnut shop, which pops up every weekend inside a small courtyard in Wynwood (29 NW 24th St.), is adding a second location for the sweet-filled holiday. …
Rip Esselstyn is a lot of things: son to legendary heart surgeon Caldwell Esselstyn; former firefighter; professional triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, manly man — and plant-pusher. His first book, a runaway bestseller called The Engine 2 Diet, was all about how he introduced his Austin ladder company to a…
The fried chicken sandwich is shockingly simple but perfect. No wonder more and more are popping up across Miami and America. In mid-January, Shake Shack began serving its version, aptly named the Chick’n Shack, across the nation. Restaurateur John Kunkel’s 50 Eggs Inc.’s fast-casual concept place Spring Chicken opened the…
February 14 is right around the corner, and in the age of Tinder and digital dating, classic gestures can go a long way. Combine that with the universal love of all things sweet, and the annual Valentine’s Day gift dilemma practically solves itself. Whether they’re decadent mini cupcakes or silky-smooth…
A description of Wynwood’s 2-month-old Beaker & Gray reads like a hipster checklist. There’s pork belly, sous vide cooking, and exposed brick walls. The soundtrack bounces from ’80s hits to the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Gimme the Loot.” When the 120-seater’s owners, Brian Nasajon and Ben Potts, who respectively oversee the kitchen…
Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Carnival, Shrove Tuesday — there are a lot of different names for tomorrow, February 9. The holiday marks the last day of revelry before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. While its roots may be firmly planted in Christianity, some say the holiday is even older, with…
Food and art blend will blend at the eighth annual New Times’ Artopia, presented by Miracle Mile and Downtown Coral Gables. On Thursday, February 19, the Coral Gables Museum celebrates an evening of creativity of all genres. From 7 to 10 p.m., guests will experience sensory overload with live entertainment,…
Velvet Creme, an iconic Miami doughnut shop which planned to reopen in Little River this month, has abruptly switched their location. Robert Taylor, one of the founding partners, says the store will most likely open in downtown Miami Shores in the late spring to early summer. “Basically we nixed the…
Happy Year of the Monkey. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Hakkasan’s limited edition menu or Bazi’s one-night-only five course dinner pairing. On Tuesday, The Wynwood Yard is throwing a Mardi Gras soiree with enough crawfish, beignets, and booze to keep the party going all night. Starting this week, Crawdaddy…
