When the Faena Hotel Miami Beach opens sometime in November at the former Saxony Hotel, located at 3201 Collins Ave., it will be much more than another resort property. It will actually be part of an entire district named for the Argentinian developer that is bringing his grand plan to South…
Healthy chains are hard to come by, but Freshii is well on its way to changing all that. The rapidly expanding outpost opened its first Miami location in Wynwood last year, and number two is now open for business in Miami International Mall. The locale opened on Monday, and offers…
The Broken Shaker has officially opened the doors to its new Chicago home. The bar, located at the Freehand Chicago at 19 E. Ohio St. in the city’s River North neighborhood, combines the bar’s Miami vibe with a bit of Chicago cool. The property itself is steeped in history. Designed by architect Ralph…
Washington D.C.-based Amsterdam Falafelshop is expanding to Miami. The small chain started in 2004 in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood by Scott and Arianne Bennett, who were inspired by the many falafel and chip shops found throughout Amsterdam and throughout Europe, combining Middle Eastern flavors with famous Dutch-style frieten. Now, the…
When Justin Flit and Matt de Pante quietly opened Proof Pizza & Pasta in the former Copperbox space at the beginning of October, they had one goal: to become a neighborhood place. Fast-forward nine months later and it’s safe to say that has Proof has undoubtedly become the casual go-to…
At first thought, a flying cucumber and gin don’t necessarily go together; unless of course it’s Hendrick’s Gin you’re drinking, which just so happens to be the world’s most unusual cucumber-infused gin. It only makes sense then, that Hendrick’s would also offer the world’s most unusual ride, and that it…
To understand the “Miami boom, take a walk around the Design District’s new Palm Court. It is here that Michael Schwartz continues his culinary domination of the city with his newest baby: Ella (140 NE 39th St.) It’s named after Schwartz’s daughter, who just graduated from high school last week…
The King is back. Burger King has just released a brand new commercial that features the plastic-headed royal after a five year hiatus. In the early 2000’s, Burger King hired Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky in an attempt to attract a hipper, younger, predominantly male audience. As a result, we…
Having already made inroads into giving Miamites a taste of upscale, modern Colombian cuisine, it was time for El Cielo chef Juan Manuel Barrientos to take on a new challenge–brunch. Fall where you will on the brunch debate–a useless fourth meal best replaced by one of its constituent parts or…
If your “places to go eat” to do list on your phone has a handful of restaurants in Coral Gables, get ready to start checking them off. Coral Gables Restaurant Week, which kicks off next Monday, gives locals a chance to get a taste of the City Beautiful’s culinary offerings…
Let’s face it: Hialeah is about the last place you’d expect to find exquisite French fare. But veer off the 112 for just a few minutes and you’ll pleasantly stumble upon La Fresa Francesa Petit Cafe at 59 W. Third St. A literal hole in the wall translating to “the…
Sam Konata pauses to recall the first time he cooked a vegetarian meal for someone. He squints, lifting his eyes toward the enormous red, black, and green crocheted cap perched atop his head. Inside the hat are more than 16 feet of dreadlocks that he began growing when he became…
Whether you’ve been to the West Coast or south of the border, you may have tried a Tijuana-style hot dog. If you’re unfamiliar, the Mexican street cart bacon-wrapped creation was born in the 50’s and quickly gained notoriety in states with large Mexican populations such as Arizona and California. But…
If you can’t keep up with all the food and drink induced holidays, don’t’ fret – that’s what we’re here for. Which speaking of, happy Negroni Week. Running from June 1 to 7 and launched in 2013, Negroni Week has grown from 100 participating bars to more than 1,300 watering…
When Tantalize (330 Lincoln Rd), a sensual dinner and a show experience, was announced a few months back, Rene Reyes was named executive chef . As the June 9 opening approaches, however, the two-story performance venue has had a change in the kitchen. Former chef of The District and James Beard semifinalist…
When Nedal Ahmad opened Pincho Factory in November 2010, he had $6.27 to his name. Fast-forward five years later and the man responsible for turning your wildest burger dreams (pastelito burger, anyone?) into reality has flipped patties on The Today Show, won this year’s Burger Bash at the South Beach…
Years ago, Miami was considered a resort town with a definite season. After Easter, it was assumed tourists and snowbirds would all go home and the sidewalks would roll up, but no more. If you look at the number of restaurants opening in May, you’ll see that our city has,…
The Design District has Harry’s. Over in Wynwood there’s Proof. Later this year BICO will become home to Paulie Gee’s, the Brooklyn mainstay for a proper New York slice. However, if you head north on Biscayne Boulevard towards Aventura, you’ll find that there’s no shortage of dough covered in everything…
Ask any vegan, and they’re likely to tell you that the transition was easier than they expected. For the veg-curious or the average omnivore, however, the idea of giving up animal products can seem completely overwhelming. Luckily, help is out there. For three decades, author Victoria Moran has been imparting…
Lulu’s Nitrogen Ice Cream is having its grand opening this Sunday May 31, and the Edgewater spot is going all out to fete the occasion. Between 12 and 4 p.m., customers will receive two free scoops (no toppings or waffle cone/bowl) when they purchase an ice cream ($5 for two…
Miami could host a temporary version of Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’ Alinea when the famed Chicago restaurant shutters for remodeling later this year. “It is something we are exploring,” Kokonas wrote in an email to New Times. The Chicago restaurant will close later this year for about two months…
It’s not just snow birds and former residents of Queens who are heading to the Magic City. Last month, we reported New York’s own Sullivan Street Bakery will bring its breads and baked goods to Midtown. Drive past the corner of 81st and Biscayne and you’ll see construction underway on Paulie…
