Just when you thought this year’s Halloween festivities were over, think again. Catina La Veinte, inside the Icon Brickell, crafted a special Dia de Los Muertos menu offered through the end of the day. Get your weekly dose of comfort food on Tuesday at Station 5 Table & Bar. Top off…
Sometimes after eating on Miami Beach it’s better to avert your eyes from the bill. Just pay, and avoid the stress of rehashing this island city’s notoriously high prices. Your server may have slipped in an extra charge, but it’s little compared to the absurdity rolled up with extra taxes…
Fans of Hy Vong on Calle Ocho in Little Havana have been riding a roller coaster this week. First came news that the restaurant would be closing after dinner service tonight (Friday, October 30). Then, word came that the restaurant had a reprieve, with the landlord and owners reaching an…
Beacon Hill Chocolates has finally opened shop in Miami’s MiMo District. Located at 6319 Biscayne Blvd. (adjacent to Starbucks), the charming shop is reminiscent of a quaint chocolatier that might be found in Paris. The well-lit store is small, but its packed with confectionery gems ranging from gummies to locally made…
This weekend is all about channeling your inner demons…and scary clowns…and sexy kittens….and a Halloween Whopper. It’s Halloween weekend and that means dressing up and having a great time with friends. If you’re still in need of a costume, might we suggest this amazing Halloween Whopper/sexy green poop combo? In…
Sunday at Coya isn’t for an average patron hungry for bacon, eggs, and a stack of pancakes. Brunch at the high-end Peruvian locale on Brickell Avenue is sophisticated, with four courses, a medley of Latin flavors, and a hefty price tag. And make note: It’s much more lunch than breakfast oriented. …
Calling all London-bound Miamians who love The Broken Shaker: Gui Jaroschy, bar manager and mixologist at The Broken Shaker, designed a limited edition cocktail for British Airways’ new Airbus A380, which launched in Miami on October 25. But if your only way to London town is in a dream, head to…
In one week, Alexandra “Alex” Guarnaschelli’s already busy schedule has gotten larger. The Food Network star who is best recognized as co-judge on the wildly successful culinary competition Chopped, is also an instructor at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education, executive chef of Butter in New York City, and a…
Eating “clean” is a catchphrase known all too well here in Miami, a city full of healthy food enthusiasts constantly on the lookout for the latest in lifestyle inspiration, detoxes and vegetarian recipes. Then there are others who see the idea of eating clean as a perfectly attainable goal, but…
Bonjour à la fifth annual French Taste 2015. Starting today, 20 French bistros across Miami-Dade will offer $23 lunch and $39 dinner menus through November 5. The participating restaurants, including Downtown Bistro, Bagatelle, Brasserie Central, and Brasserie Azur, crafted prix-fixe three-course menus with a medley of their most popular and authentic dishes. The idea…
There are a few breakfast foods that make us happy, and as basic as this quick combo of eggs, flour, milk and powder is, pancakes are one of them and for many reasons. They remind us of our childhood. They give us an excuse to eat dessert in the morning…
Michelle Bernstein is bringing her eponymous MiMo restaurant to Art Basel for the third year in a row when Michy’s Pop-Up returns to the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The much-loved Miami chef is actually setting up two different pop-ups among the flowers this year, with completely different vibes. The Garden…
When The Tank Brewing Company opens for production in the coming months, cigars will be front and center.. New Times last spoke with Tank brewmaster Matt Weintraub when he debuted Tank at this past February’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Now the brewery has a place to call home. The facility is…
Knaus Berry Farm opened for season yesterday and, although it was a weekday, the line snaked out from the bake shop out toward the road, with hundreds of people waiting for their turn to enter the combination farm stand and bake shop. For some, a trip to the farm brings…
If you’re looking to up the ante this Halloween to something a little more impressive than store-bought candy full of corn syrup — Bunnie Cakes has just the thing. South Florida’s first vegan bakery is demoing delicious vegan pumpkin spiced cupcakes at Aventura Mall from 1 to 3 p.m. on…
For Michael Schwartz, 2016 is shaping up to be an important year. His Genuine Hospitality Group is planning a fleet of restaurants alongside two previously unannounced Harry’s Pizzerias somewhere in South Florida. “Going out for pizza is not something people do as much anymore, but Harry’s seems to be a…
An outpost of the beloved New York restaurant group Blue Ribbon’s sushi and grill concept is setting up in Miami. A spokeswoman for the restaurant wouldn’t confirm the details, however job postings for the executive chef and general manager positions, popped up earlier this week on both Craigslist and Culinary…
Nearly 30,000 pounds of boiled brewing grains leave Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St.; 954-440-0046) each week. It’s most often given to farmers who use it to feed livestock. But a small portion of it ended up in loaves of bread that debuted last week at Florida’s…
If you’ve got a personal day coming to you, today is a good time to use it. Knaus Berry Farm opens for season today, October 27. That, of course, means warm cinnamon rolls and strawberry shakes are here! The farm traditionally opens in November, but for the past few seasons…
Today, the lobby of the famed Marlin Hotel looks like an early-20th-century Shanghai opium den. A sinister dragon sculpture overlooks a seance of flickering candles and columns brushed with ebony. Its restaurant, Bazi, which opened in early September, is about the last place in Miami you’d expect to find Michael…
Phuket Thongsodchaveondee is bringing his curries, noodles, and morning glory to Wynwood. The former Makoto cook who’s MiMo restaurant was named New Times’ best Thai restaurant this year will reopen Cake Thai Kitchen on 29th Street near Second Avenue mid 2016. The move began about six months ago when Javier Ramirez, who…
At a certain point, dining out becomes more than just a meal. With the right combination of atmosphere, fare and service, a restaurant experience can turn into an adventure. That’s what guests should expect at Marion, the Mediterranean-inspired Brickell restaurant that opened at 1111 SW First Avenue last month. With…
