It’s officially tourists season here in Miami. With that comes big tips for the city’s hard-working service industry, high temperatures, and an influx of New Yorkers — particularly those fleeing that big storm. There are also premier events like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Miami Dade College’s…
Francesco Belcaro and Pietro Morelli wanted to create “a quality market for Italian products only,” as well as a place to taste, live, and share the feeling of what it’s like to be in Italy. Their establishment, Made in Italy, is just that…
It’s about time Miami’s biggest burger devotee had a say about who gets to show off their buns in the most coveted event in his field, Burger Bash. The ninth-annual Amstel Light Burger Bash, presented by Schweid & Sons and hosted by Rachael Ray, is scheduled for Friday, February 20…
The Tequila Express is this Thursday, January 29, and if you haven’t already booked your passage for this voyage of food and drink, you still have a few days. From 6 to 10 p.m., you’ll board the Tequila Express (disguised as buses) and be whisked to four different restaurants in…
When Blue Collar opened in January 2012, chef/owner Danny Serfer spent day and night at the small eatery, nurturing it like a new baby. The then-single chef said he worked all the time, taking no days off. Serfer explains that being there 24/7 at the start of the fledgling restaurant…
If you’re a dedicated foodie, you probably know the best spots for hand-crafted cocktails, fresh-baked bread, and locally picked produce — at least within a six-block radius of your residence. But what about the rest of the region? What do you really know about South Florida’s food industry and how…
It’s only January, and 2015 is already proving to be a busy year for beer in Florida. With legal challenges to both the state’s growler law and brewery tasting rooms, there should be lots to talk about at the Miami Young Republicans Beer Summit at Town Kitchen & Bar. These…
If you were one of the thousands who participated in the Miami Marathon yesterday, congratulations. You deserve to wine and dine all week long. That should be pretty easy considering Villa Azur has half-off handcrafted cocktails and a helluva deal on vino tonight. Non-racers can also enjoy the benefits of…
If you’re a Miami native, chances are you remember Velvet Creme Doughnuts. The locally made baked goods were a Miami institution for years. It all began in 1947, when Jim Hadler opened a shop on SW Eighth Street. Soon he expanded to a second location, near the University of Miami,…
In Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s first days, the marquee that towered over the converted Airstream trailer posed a few questions. “Why is a Mexican midget called a paragraph?”…
Shikany, the inventive Wynwood restaurant from Michael Shikany, is closed this weekend. Trying to make a reservation, OpenTable’s system stated, “A temporary connectivity issue occurred between OpenTable and the restaurant’s electronic reservation book.” See also: Shikany in Wynwood: Foams, Dehydrated Foods, and Vanilla Cotton Candy (Photos)…
Have you tried 27 Restaurant & Bar yet? The cozy little cottage-turned-restaurant at the Freehand Miami is probably the buzz-worthiest place in Miami Beach. The Broken Shaker’s Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi, along with chef James Seyba, have created a space that’s friendly and filled with innovative yet accessible food…
The Miami Marathon is this weekend, with tens of thousands of runners preparing to do the ultimate in sightseeing — take in 13.1 or 26.2 miles of the city on foot. If you want to cheer on the runners, you’ll find a course map at themiamimarathon.com. As a marathoner, I…
Jeffrey Chen is a passionate craftsman. He’s not much of a talker, but the few words he says hold substance. “American people have no patience.” It is true — patience is indeed a virtue, one that the Japanese have certainly mastered and is evident in Momi Gyoza Bar’s signature dish:…
In Chicago, the birthplace of SoBe’s Siena Tavern, the brunching culture is serious. “That’s how people spend and plan their weekends,” says co-owner David Rekhson. “Our brunch up there is a total party brunch.” Rekhson and his “Top Chef,” Italian heartthrob Fabio Vivinai, are trying to replicate this culture at…
Good news for GastroPod’s Jeremiah Bullfrog — twice over. First and foremost, Bullfrog confirms GastroPod will open at Aventura Mall’s food court. See also: Gastropod Launches Kickstarter to Fund Wynwood Restaurant…
Dozens of people filed into South Beach’s Dolce Italian last evening for the first Best New Restaurant watch party. The reason behind all of this interest in another Bravo TV series is the fact that five Miami restaurants are in the game, vying for a feature in Bon App�tit magazine,…
Sunset Harbour Shops is Miami Beach’s hottest address, and Jugofresh owners Matthew Sherman and Darren Laszlo are apparently planning to expand their commercial presence accordingly. Though there’s already a Jugofresh location in Sunset Harbour, at 1935 West Ave., Suite 102, sources tell New Times the duo has a new concept…
Edge Steak & Bar’s Aaron Brooks has lots to celebrate this week. For starters, he’s running his second Miami Marathon this Sunday, which is kind of perfect considering the Aussie chef (and Miami’s official “lambassador”) will honor Australia Day this Monday by cooking (and eating) lamb the entire week. Stop…
Miami’s rapidly growing craft beer scene will get a little more international when Darwin Brewing Company takes over MIA Brewing’s taps this Friday night. Darwin Brewing Company is owned by Darwin Santa Maria, a Peruvian brewer and James Beard Award-winning chef who has been winning over palates at Darwin’s on…
If you live in the northernmost part of Miami-Dade, take note. Bonefish Grill, the seafood restaurant chain, is opening a new location in Aventura. The new Bonefish Grill is set to open Monday, March 2, at 18713 Biscayne Blvd. And besides bringing well-priced seafood offerings to the city, it’s bringing…
Oolite is all about the plant-based options these days. After the success of Conscious Bite Out dinner and subsequent introduction of a dinnertime vegan tasting menu, the owners decided to forge ahead with a lunch-time option in honor of a healthy new year. The new prix-fixe meal is gluten-free, vegan…
