Here we are, at the end of the first real workweek of the year. Even though most of us had days off for the holidays, they were most likely spent shopping, entertaining family, and decorating. That means this is likely the first weekend in a month when you have no…
GastroPod’s Jeremiah Bullfrog has been known to experiment with various cuisines and restaurant themes. From his Airstream to his P.I.G. events that celebrate all things pork, the chef is famed for innovative takes on classic favorites and intriguing dinners and brunches. His most recent project is a permanent restaurant formed…
Long before there was Pinkberry and H�agen-Dazs, Carvel was the place to get an ice-cream cone. The company, founded in 1934, was the first retail ice-cream franchise in the nation, and if you grew up in New York, your childhood was filled with listening to Tom Carvel’s gravelly voice talking…
Friday is the time to drink some beer. Several beer-related events are happening this weekend, but there are three milestones in Miami-Dade County: J. Wakefield Brewing launches its tasting room, as does MIA Brewing. Gravity Brewlab is tapping two inaugural kegs of its first official brew, Sunshine State of Mind,…
In a show of support for human rights and fair labor, the Fresh Market has signed a Fair Food Agreement with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). This means the grocery chain will buy a larger percentage of stock from Florida tomato growers that abide by the Fair Food Program’s…
Sometimes you can make money simply by drinking beer. A class-action settlement will give Miami households up to $50 in brewski. The reason: Anheuser-Busch made people think Kirin beer was imported from Japan. On December 17, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida Judge Robert W. Thornton Jr. approved a settlement between…
On January 25, the 63rd-annual Miss Universe Pageant will return to Miami for the first time in 18 years. The event, which began in 1952 as a local “bathing beauty” competition spearheaded by Catalina Swimwear in Long Beach, California, became a worldwide phenomenon with the most beautiful women across the…
It’s a new year, so we considered compiling a list of the ten best juice cleanses or healthful smoothies, but what fun is that? Forget your “no dairy” and “no sugar” resolutions and make your friends and family up North jealous that you can slurp milkshakes in the wintertime. Miami…
As downtown Miami prepares for its Whole Foods Market to open Wednesday, January 14, more information is being shared on what will make this particular store unique. The 41,000-square-foot space, located at 299 SE Third St., will be the Austin, Texas-based company’s 22nd location in Florida. But what sets it…
Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Campania’s team says the restaurant’s opening date has been pushed back to tomorrow night and lunch service to January 19. The Design District will have another Italian restaurant to add to its roster of eateries tomorrow night when Campania opens its doors for dinner in…
Looks like the area just north of South Beach is becoming the new hot spot for dining and, more importantly, cocktails. First there were pioneers like Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami Beach, who opened their permanent bar in December 2012, and Essensia at the Palms Hotel, where chef Julie Frans…
Like most Americans, chances are you’re into wraps. And steak. And French fries. Now imagine a m�nage a trois with the all three plus truffle mayo, caramelized onions, and kale. It’s like an orgy in your mouth. Turn your taste buds on with OTC’s steak truffle frite. This baby puts…
Pizza in a hidden location just tastes better. We discovered Visa-O1 on the Eat24 app when searching for local delivery options. A look at the address — on Michigan Avenue just off Lincoln Road — had us even more curious. There’s no restaurant space there. We decided to scope out…
When MIA Brewing opened for production in Doral last September, its tasting room remained closed. However, that fact will change Friday, when the brewery will open its tasting room to the public. MIA Brewing owner Eddie Leon said he should have his 2COP license, the state permit required to serve…
The much-anticipated Vagabond Restaurant & Bar has finally announced an opening date. The restaurant, which is the final piece of the iconic hotel’s phoenix-like rise, will open to the public January 12 and will feature an eclectic menu that includes everything from roasted and seasoned chapulines — small grasshoppers that…
The beginning of 2015 became the start of many happily-ever-afters in Miami when Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel lifted her stay on Pareto v. Ruvin this past Monday, allowing same-sex couples in Miami to marry. Today, the rest of the state followed suit, as hundreds of couples embraced for the…
Come February 1, you’ll no longer have to chase the girl in the polka-dot bikini around Miami to get your cheesy fix. That’s because after a long wait and much anticipation, everyone’s favorite food truck, Ms. Cheezious, will finally part the gates to Grilled Cheese Heaven. Brian Mullins, Fatima Mullins,…
The Pubbelly Boys strike again, this time celebrating chef Jose Mendin’s Puerto Rican roots at La Lechonera, a lunchtime pop-up at Pubbelly. Each day from noon to 3 p.m., the pork-centric South Beach restaurant turns into a traditional chinchorro, which is basically a place to get some good booze and…
Ever scroll down Instagram and suddenly get the urge to eat your phone? You’re either (a) tripping on mushrooms, (b) an avid foodie who gets the gastronomic news through the visual social-media platform, or (c) both. Well, maybe you should put the phone down so you don’t wind up with…
On a brisk evening, a man with a thick Italian accent, suede wingtips, and a beige scarf attempts to lure passersby off a midtown Miami sidewalk. “Oysters, ladies,” he coos to a group while gesturing to the more than half-dozen varieties of gnarled bivalves resting atop crushed ice. See also:…
Oysters are a Florida tradition. Long ago, Native Americans found them generously scattered throughout the mangroves that twisted along the shoreline. David Bracha’s the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has blessed Brickell for years. Danny Serfer’s Mignonette started up in Edgewater last August. Then came the U-shaped raw bar at…
You can never have too many greens. But aside from salads and smoothies, how many ways can you really consume kale? The same recipes get old after a while, and eating greenery can feel like a chore. Luckily, now that greens season is in full swing, Love & Vegetables is…
