Trendy salad and juice spots have become commonplace in Miami. Lean, green eateries and fresh feel-good juice bars are popping up on every corner. But before there was Jugofresh and Market, there was Miami Squeeze (18315 W Dixie Hwy, (305) 935-9544). Right off the train tracks on West Dixie, this farm-to-table hideaway,…
Paul Prudhomme, the chef who put Cajun cuisine on the map, died last week at the age of 75. The larger than life chef known as much for his trademark caps as his seasonings, was never formally trained as a chef, learning how to cook from watching his mother. The…
Not wanting to strictly stick to a common lineup of beers that include stouts or pale ales, Gravity Brewlab’s Diego Ganoza is always making one thing or another that begs the question: you can do that with beer? For example, one of the beers Ganoza brought to the 2015 Great…
This is your last chance to indulge in steamed red snapper, braised Boston lobster, wok-fried ribeye beef, and a supreme dim sum platter at Hakkasan inside the Fontainebleau. Their Chinese feast prix-fixe menu, in honor of Golden Week, ends this week, so act fast. Slow Food Miami is back with the second Snail…
In an effort to celebrate the fall season, most chains introduce pumpkin, apple, or spice flavored desserts or beverages. Burger King, however, decided to go with a more creep-tastic offering — the Halloween Whopper. The Miami -based fast food company introduced their sandwich, which features an unlikely selling point —…
Just on the heels of Jamie DeRosa’s opening Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, comes news about his first Miami Beach restaurant. Tongue & Cheek is closing this weekend, after Sunday brunch service. According to DeRosa, the chef had the opportunity to break his lease at the current location and is seeking…
Broken Shaker’s Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi are in London, celebrating their place alongside the World’s 50 Best Bars. Two months ago, Orta and Zvi learned that their bar would be ranked on the list of World’s 50 Best Bars for a second year, but they still had to wait…
Bulla, pronounced boo-ya, is Spanish slang for what everyone’s talking about. And Sunday brunch at the Spanish gastrobar on Ponce de Leon Boulevard is exactly that: Bulla. Stroll into the eatery just after 11 a.m. and face your first choice: Seating. Take your pick between chic, high-top tables around Bulla’s bar…
Once again, we’ve lived through another work week. With Friday comes a plethora of activity, with events and openings. As the weather cools, Miami heats up with events, openings, and parties. This weekend you can feast on Miami’s favorite snack, sample as much beer as you want, and snag a…
Miami’s restaurant scene continues to grow, but for every restaurant that opens, another concept fails. Part of the blame is simply the high cost of doing business in one of America’s fastest growing cities. Startup costs and rents can be sky high, forcing talented chefs and restaurateurs to give up…
Unlike other breweries in Miami, Biscayne Bay Brewing Company does not have a taproom. And if you own a brewery, you need a taproom. Co-owner Jose Mallea said that he would have included one in the original construction, but the brewery’s opening would have been delayed for several months. But…
In the age of outlandish froyo toppings and artificial flavors, it’s time to get back to basics. Fortunately, a new kind of frozen dessert store is about to take root in Miami Beach this October, and it’s bringing back the homemade touch that the sweet treat scene has been missing. Jodi’s Italian Ice is…
GK Bistronomie opens this Friday, giving Wynwood one more fine dining establishment. The restaurant, located at 218 NW 25 St., will offer Peruvian cuisine with global influences by executive chef partner Rafael Perez. The chef, a native of Peru, has previously owned four restaurants in Ecuador, one of which, Zazu…
Sometimes, a cheeseburger can lose its soul. Their undying popularity has led them to become a staple on nearly every menu, no matter how high-brow the establishment. Countless chefs have put their own spin on it, and made attempts to elevate it from simplicity. Yet in many cases, that’s a…
The staff, comprised mostly of friendly students from neighboring Johnson & Wales University, is on call and eager. It’s just a matter of setting the opening date. Sliderz, the slider-centric fast casual restaurant in North Miami is set to open any time now, according to owner Buzzy Sklar. “Right now, we’re…
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Sushi Maki founder and CEO Abe Ng has decided to revitalize the restaurant’s menu and overall philosophy to be more in line with the times. The local chain currently consists of six full service restaurants (including Miami International Airport); 10 stations inside various Whole Foods…
Before Starbucks locales and Nepresso machines, Kerry Sachs, a former engineer, found himself in una hacienda de café in Lara, Venezuela in 1986. He was on a quest for a quality cup of coffee. Kerry, along with his brother Jim, who worked in economics and finance, and Eric Bonillo, a…
If you find yourself on a quick getaway to the resort-filled island of Hispaniola, you’ll be able to taste home with a meal at Pubbelly Sushi. Pubbelly Sushi, the Asian-inspired Miami Beach staple, is opening a new location in a tropical, tourist destination that is not South Florida: The Dominican Republic. It…
Blue Collar and MIgnonette are two of the most successful restaurants in Miami, and chef/owner Danny Serfer is showing a little gratitude for the love shown him over the years. Of course, the chef would thank his followers with food. Serfer and his crew have decided to give back by…
Arguably the best time of the year for die-hard foodies is over. Or so you thought. Miami Spice 2015 ended September 30, which means you’ll have to wait until August to snag lunch for $23 and dinner for $39 at some of Miami’s most sought after eateries. But a handful of…
Fried cheese comes in many forms. There are the greasy, industrial mozzarella sticks sold at bowling alleys, dense slabs of queso frito plied at countless fritangas around town, and the cream-cheese-stuffed crab Rangoon from your neighborhood Chinese take-out spot. It’s impossible to hate them. They may be a guilty, lowbrow…
The second location of Harry’s Pizzeria is about to open. Michael Schwartz’s second pizza joint, named after his son, fires up the wood-burning oven tomorrow, October 7, for business. The restaurant, located at 2996 McFarland Rd, just across the street from CocoWalk and around the corner from Panther Coffee, is…
