Next weekend starts Memorial Day, so this weekend is all about chilling out and enjoying some low-cost fun. From oysters for a buck to a street party in Hialeah, we’ve got food and fun for everyone. Weekend starts now! Miami Shores Fundraiser for Zoe Kolloras On April 19, local Miami…
Although Panther Coffee has had a long, delicious run as the premier coffee shop in Wynwood, as the neighborhood continues to grow in size and popularity, so must the options for a cup of joe. If all goes as planned, as of June 1, Mister Block will become the latest…
When you inevitably begin to make your list for brunch contenders this weekend, you might consider throwing a different set of criteria in the mix. Rather than just going for eggs, bacon, and bottomless mimosas, why not head out for a taste of Israeli comfort food in the form of…
It’s that time of year again…Miami’s own version of the Academy Awards, the Grammys, and the James Beard — all wrapped into one. We’re talking about Miami New Times’ annual Best Of edition, which comes out in June. Once again, our editorial staff locked themselves up in a tower to…
Khong River House, 50 Eggs’ Lincoln Road Restaurant specializing in Thai street food, is closing its doors, apparently to make way for a new 50 Eggs concept, hatching this fall. The restaurant, which will close after dinner service this Saturday, May 16, is moving to the mainland, with plans to…
Why should you switch from your regular burgers and bacon to Morningstar Farms’ meat alternatives? Reasons range from the fact that eating factory farmed animal proteins is bad for you, he environment, and the animals to a simple taste issue (Morningstar Farms’ bacon is delicious). But, the most compelling reason…
Details and drawings have emerged on Michael Schwartz’s restaurant to be located at Paraiso Bay in Edgewater, appropriately named Paraiso Bay Restaurant and Beach Club. The restaurant and beach club was announced a little over a year ago, with the successful Miami restaurateur saying, “the Edgewater community is one of Miami’s hidden…
For years, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, and San Francisco were the capitals of the cocktail scene. While people were discovering the joy of a good Aviation or a perfect Manhattan, Miamians were making do with frozen concoctions served out of machines and Red Bulls and vodka. Then, a few…
It was back in October 2013 that Alchemy & Science’s Alan Newman and Stacy Steinmetz finally confirmed that Concrete Beach Brewery would open in Wynwood, with a projected opening date of early 2014. Now, nearly two years later, the brewery is up and running and Concrete Beach’s much-anticipated Social Hall…
With a Miami summer fast approaching, one of the only things to look forward to is a plethora of good, local beer on the horizon and Jonathan Wakefield is one busy brewer. The owner of J. Wakefield Brewing Company has just returned from New Belgium Brewing Company’s Headquarters in Fort…
With the weekend not far away, chances are you’re figuring out where to go for a good-tasting brunch that a) doesn’t break the bank b) isn’t the typical hotel affair c) has pancake tacos and d) is serving up gratis mimosas. For all of the above, head to Station 5…
When it comes to spreading the word about plant-based living, Alexander and Jeanette Rodriguez are all-stars. The duo runs the Miami arm of No Meat Athlete, Jeanette spearheads a vegan book club and now the husband-and-wife-team have launched the city’s first conscious living podcast: Planted in Miami. Having just released…
For Ryan Hall, one of the roasters at Wynwood’s Panther Coffee, opting for the better cup of coffee is a no-brainer. “For us, the challenge is to create a product that is excellent. That is complete. It’s not an unfinished product that we’re passing along for the consumer to fix,”…
Enchanting Creations is a small cake shop located at 210 NE 98th St. in Miami Shores, a middle-class Miami suburb that’s best known for its well-manicured lawns and numerous churches. The village of about 10,000 residents also has a thriving gay population and, according to the Huffington Post, is one of…
It’s only been two months since Amy Kalinoswki returned to the Genuine kitchen, and the newly-minted pastry chef is working non-stop. When Hedy Goldsmith announced her imminent departure as pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (MGFD), it was headline news. A collective groan was heard from Miami’s culinary community,…
Running a successful Southern restaurant in Miami-Dade is a special challenge. As the area becomes increasingly health-conscious, chefs like Whisk Gourmet’s Brendan Connor must balance creating traditional Southern dishes, which are typically butter-heavy, fried concoctions, with modern cuisine’s lighter demands.
If you want to stir up some food-induced controversy, simply ask a group of carnivores their local burger pick and sit back and watch as they beef it out. To take part in the action, head to the second annual Burger Brawl this Friday, May 15th at Magic City Casino…
High end grocer The Fresh Market, Burger & Beer Joint, and Sushi Siam are among the 50 different shops and restaurants that will open at CityPlace Doral, a large mixed-use project set to open late 2015 – early 2016. According to The Real Deal, the retail complex will be designed…
Look around Café Catula and you’ll notice an absence of blackboard-laden walls, mismatched plates, and exposed brick. On the menu, there’s no mention of sliders, kale salad, or pork belly.
Miami is a city that loves brunch, and while there are a plethora of omnivorous options for everyone’s favorite meal, vegans have a limited assortment of late morning meals. Luckily, come Saturday, May 31, vegans and omnivores alike can indulge in the first-ever Vegan Smart Brunch, hosted by Bad Ass…
This past weekend, Zoo Miami got just a little more interesting with Brew at the Zoo. Miami New Times’ annual celebration of suds was bigger and better than ever, with thousands of people enjoying beer from some of the world’s best breweries, good food, and world-class music. What made this…
If for whatever reason you didn’t have the chance to take mom out yesterday, make it up to her by giving her a taste of Costa Rica’s cuisine all week long at Edge Steak & Bar. Paid you family dues and want some you time? Get it by celebrating craft…
