As host Ted Allen best put it at the beginning of last night’s Chopped Champions grand finale: “We could not be more pumped about this ultimate tournament grand finale lineup. Three amazing bold amateurs versus one strong and steady pro.” That pro was Giorgio Rapicavoli, chef and owner of Eating…
One of the world’s most famous chefs, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is opening a restaurant at the renovated Shelborne Wyndham South Beach next week. The Japanese master has been preparing for service in the Magic City by giving fellow chefs and industry peers a taste of his menu. Short Order…
In Florida, where coffee-flavored beers are popular, Starbucks wants to test a beer-flavored coffee at select shops. The company has not revealed exactly where it will be sold. The stout-beer-flavored coffee is called Dark Barrel Latte. Considering coffee is a flavor that’s becoming increasingly prevalent in small-batch craft beer, why…
New Times recently got a sneak peek at Wynwood’s latest microbrewery. I know what you’re thinking: Another artisanal beer company setting up shop in Miami’s graffiti-covered arts district? Yes, located steps from Wynwood Brewery, Concrete Beach is the latest but hopefully not the last craft-beer-maker Miami will have the honor…
The lawsuit between Seasalt and Pepper owners has been settled, with partner Carlos Miranda taking sole charge of the restaurant. It also seems that Miranda is already moving forward with plans for an expansion of the tony seafood restaurant. Modern Garden at Seasalt and Pepper is scheduled to open this…
Last month, Haven gastro-lounge hosted its first beer-pairing dinner with Ommegang. Chef Todd Erickson was so satisfied with the turnout and the thought of pairing his food with a great craft beer that he’s decided to keep the series going, turning it up a notch with 22-ounce craft bomber bottles,…
It’s a little hard to believe, but the Proper Sausages shop is turning 1-and-a-half today. The Miami Shores meat boutique opened March 23, 2013, after Freddy and Danielle Kaufmann’s sausages, sold mostly at farmers’ markets, caused a sensation in Miami. The couple began making sausages, partly out of necessity, about…
Almost a month ago, chef and owner of Eating House, Giorgio Rapicavoli, competed in Food Network’s first ever Chopped Champions and won in the professional round. No stranger to the chopping block and kitchen, Rapicavoli was the first Miami chef to win Chopped and Chopped Champions. Tonight, he goes up…
Bravo’s hit reality cooking show, Top Chef, which debuted in 2006, changed the way we look at chefs and the people who prepare high-end dishes. Its judges have included culinary luminaries like Anthony Bourdain and Food & Wine magazine editor Dana Cowin. And it has thrust more chefs before a…
Every vegan east of Portland has heard about Bunnie Cakes’ impossibly moist cupcake creations. It’s this flair for cruelty-free cooking that earned owner Mariana Cortez a spot on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. But now the cozy bakery is offering something new: to-go treats in adorable mini-mason jars, ranging from cacao…
Like all food trends, pasta preferences come and go, and right now cavatelli is everywhere. The pasta shape with the visible open seam — like a long, thin hot-dog bun — that’s almost grub-like is popping up all over Miami in various sauces, cheeses, and colors. Three years ago, we…
Now that Biscayne Bay Brewing Company opened its doors for business, the goal now is to push it to retail locations across the city. The new brewing company signed with Gold Coast Beverage Distributors, which covers Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. See also: Biscayne Bay Brewing Company Open…
Halloween is almost here and you have some options for the big day. You could buy a costume and go to the local bar as a zombie or sexy kitten. You could even run a half marathon or strut your stuff at the Lincoln Road costume parade. Or you could…
So much to do this week, so little time. Whether you want to go healthy, indulge in some 22-ounce bombers paired with caviar and truffle, or bourbon it up for Bourbon Month, there’s something to satisfy every palate this week. And it includes $2 oysters at Mignonette, “Old Fashioned” ice…
The New Times’ Original Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, returns to Esplanade Park with beer, music, and fun. On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will become the unofficial capital of beer, with more than 100 beers being served by your favorite local, craft, and international…
Eating out is fantastic but unless your are ingesting poison from the fast food industry, it can be prohibitively expensive. While Miami Spice succeeds in making our most luxurious restaurants “affordable” for a couple months, it does nothing to address the limited access Miamians have to quality food at reasonable…
It will not be long until J. Wakefield Brewing Company is officially open, but in the meantime the brewery is seeking to build its staff for when the time comes. The brewery is looking to hire three beer-mind people: assistant brewer, a cellar man, and a person to fill a…
A couple of days ago, Miami.com reported the sad news that Miami’s Best Pizza would close its doors after 44 years in business. Located on South Dixie Highway just north of Sunset Place, the pizzeria is a Miami landmark. Best known for its laid-back vibe, cheerful owners, and hand-tossed pizza,…
A lot has changed at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach since its opening in 1954. The hotel has undergone renovations and upgrades, but some things remain constant: the resort has always been the most lavish playground on Miami’s famed stretch of beach and the resort has always had a coffee and…
If you have yet to make it to La Mar and try Gaston Acurio’s Peruvian fare, you might want to mark your calendar for next Tuesday, September 23, because the celebrity chef will be making an appearance at Brickell Key’s snazzy cebicheria. In benefit of the James Beard Foundation, La…
The Pubbelly boys might be growing an empire, but that’s not keeping them from keeping the location that started it all fresh and exciting. Since opening in 2010, Pubbelly has lacked one thing: brunch. If you wanted the breakfast-meets-lunch indulgence in the form of French toast sticks, you headed over…
Take a break from bottled imports and domestic beer drudgery. Craft beer has joined the party. The Miami Brewers Alliance aims to bring the word to the street by educating vendors, consumers, and local government officials about the emerging craft brewing industry. Ross Appel, executive director and attorney, explains the…
