Here’s What’s Popping Up Around Miami for Art Basel 2015

Miami Art Week needs no introduction. From December 1 to December 6, nearly every hotel, restaurant, public space, and even hole-in-the-wall, will transform into a gallery or on-the-spot installation. But those who know Miami Art Week know it goes far beyond getting a glimpse into the ever-growing contemporary art world. From…

Best Quick and Easy Restaurants for Art Basel 2015

Damn, damn, damn. Michael’s Genuine is booked. MC Kitchen too. The Bazaar laughed you off, and 27 Restaurant cooly said, “We’ll try man, but, you know, it’s Basel.” The fairs are only a week away and hotels and restaurants are already filling to the brim. Unless you’re a millionaire, it…

Thanksgiving 2015: Guide to Restaurant Dinners in Miami

It’s not Thanksgiving yet, but we know those oh-so-familar cravings for turkey, gravy, and cranberry are slowly creeping in. The only thing that stands between you and satisfying those pesky cravings with an autumn-inspired feast are a few hundred dollars, days of preparation, and long hours slaving away in the…

Fireman Derek’s Five Steps to the Perfect Pie for Thanksgiving

Pie is the capper to any and every Thanksgiving celebration, but mastering is perhaps the most challenging part of the meal. Sogginess, under-baking and the wrong equipment are all baking sins that have probably sent you out of the room with your head hung low in the past. If you’re…

Pisco y Nazca in West Kendall Brings Peruvian Passion

In Peruvian culture, “Entre Pisco y Nazca” means having fun with friends, and it’s also the fitting namesake of Kendall’s newest gastrobar. Opened Wednesday at The Palms at Town & Country plaza, Pisco y Nazca captures the feel-good energy of Peru with authentic yet modernized dishes, bright craft cocktails and…

Broken Shaker Chicago Takes Inspiration From the Windy City

Walking into the Broken Shaker in Chicago is a little like experiencing Deja Vu. At first glance, the bar is nearly identical to the flagship Miami Beach location.  Both are located inside a Freehand Hotel, both are warmly lit, and both have plenty of spaces to drink and converse. In fact,…

Ten Best Empanadas in Miami

Empanadas are the quintessential street food of Latin America. Not to be confused with pastelitos — the empanada’s equally popular brother – these golden brown, crescent-shaped pastries come in a wide variety of sweet and savory flavors from all over South America and the Caribbean. Empanadas have also become synonymous…

Luisa Santos Shares Lulu’s Sweet Success With Employees

Two years ago, Luisa Santos was studying political economy at Georgetown University when she learned a surprising fact: Ice cream could be made from scratch using liquid nitrogen. Santos took to the internet to watch some videos of the process: fresh ingredients — cream, sugar, fruits, and flavorings — thrown…

Jesse Morris’ Beer Genius Fuels Concrete Beach’s Rise

Grab a candy of choice (preferably a sugar-coated gumdrop), pop it into your mouth, plug your nose, and chew. What do you taste? Something sweet and gooey. Now unplug your nose and wait for it. “The first thing that happens is actually flavor,” Jesse Morris explains. “That’s what you’re capable…

Whole Foods Launches Holiday Menu Through December

The holiday season is in full swing, and Whole Foods wants to make the experience as seamless as possible for its shoppers. The organic supermarket chain launched a bevy of seasonally-inspired menus, available online or in-store, through December 29.  “Our offerings have definitely gotten bigger throughout the years,” says Brian Collaro,…

Top Five Fireman Derek’s Pies

Locals know that when it comes to pie, Fireman Derek is king. The real-life City of Miami firefighter started selling key lime pies on a Coconut Grove corner and now owns his own place in Wynwood. The cozy and colorful storefront serves all kinds of delicious homemade bakery items, but…

Dirt, Most Bizarrely Named Restaurant in History, Opens in SoFi

Dirt, the fast casual eatery that features fresh, locavore dining, opens today, Monday November 23. The restaurant, located at 232 5th St. in Miami Beach, serves a much-needed roster of affordable vegetable-forward items, although meatier options are available. Executive chef/co-founder Jonathan Seningen has partnered up with chef de cuisine Nicole Votano…

Talde Miami Beach Mashes Up Cultures on a Plate

Dale Talde isn’t one to take himself seriously, as evidenced by the giant picture of himself flanked by two swimsuit models behind Talde Miami Beach’s hostess desk. The restaurant, which opened about two weeks ago, is a playful romp into the chef’s id with dishes that tell the tale of…