The honeymoon on the Miami River seems to be coming to a bitter end. Seasalt and Pepper co-owner Stephane Dupoux has sued partner Carlos Miranda along with investors in Miami-Dade County court alleging he was stripped of his management roles and barred from the restaurant’s bank accounts, according to court…
Beer: that frothy, refreshing drink with the power to turn your mediocre existence into an exciting, exhilarating experience. It’s a drink that should be celebrated — nay, honored. That’s why at New Times, we put on events like Brew at the Zoo. In its fifth year, Brew at the Zoo…
We’ve all had them. Those neon-green frozen things, reeking of cheap tequila and tasting like chemicals. That, dear friends, is not a margarita. The real drink is elegant and perfectly balanced. There are conflicting stories about the margarita’s genesis, but many claim that the drink — made with fresh lime,…
For nearly two decades, Myles Chefetz has made a fortune by using decadence to attract diners. When the South Beach pioneer and chef-partner Michael Schwartz opened Nemo on Collins Avenue at First Street in 1995, the Asian-influenced seafood restaurant became an instant hit with the party creatures, artists, and models…
It’s hard to believe that Verde, the restaurant inside PAMM, opened only in December. On a recent Tuesday, the caf� was practically filled to capacity during lunch service. It’s a Stephen Starr restaurant, after all — excellence is expected. Saturdays and Sundays are no different, now that Verde offers brunch…
Most Miamians are familiar with Barton G. Weiss, the former professional ice skater, costume designer, and professional caterer who opened his first restaurant, Barton G. The Restaurant, in 2002 on South Beach. The combination of jaw-dropping visuals with fine dining blew minds and wallets wide open. It also led to…
They might be just 3 years old, but the 20 horses expected to start this year’s Kentucky Derby are some of the most talented athletes in the world. Most of the thoroughbreds — including the favorite to win this year’s run for the roses, California Chrome — have already arrived…
Popular comfort food spot Blue Collar is about to get a salty sister with the opening of Mignonette, a new oyster bar concept by Daniel Serfer and Ryan Roman. Roman, by the way, writes the blog miamirankings.com. The restaurant, set to open in June, will be located at the old…
The 27th annual Best of Miami issue returns Thursday, June 19 to newsstands and online, bringing you over 300 of the coolest places, best restaurants, and hidden gems to discover. Each year our Best of Miami issue celebrates everything in our city — its clubs, shops, services, and restaurants –…
Juicing fans will be able to see where their next meal comes from when the newest location of the fast-growing, Miami-based Jugofresh opens at South Pointe Thursday, May 1. See also: Jugofresh Sponsoring Free Yoga Classes at Wynwood Locale…
For nearly two decades, Myles Chefetz has made a fortune by using decadence to attract diners. When the South Beach pioneer and chef-partner Michael Schwartz opened Nemo on Collins Avenue at First Street in 1995, the Asian-influenced seafood restaurant became an instant hit with the party creatures, artists, and models…
Paleo diets are a meat lover’s dream, because cavemen were total carnivores, right? Color us skeptical. After all, how easy do you really think it was to hunt wild boar? There was undoubtedly a lot of foraging for foodstuffs in our ancestors’ daily diets. And as it turns out, paleo…
Sunday concluded the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, a playground for wannabe pirates, booze-hungry businessmen, and diehard rum enthusiasts to geek out together in drunk bliss. But looking beyond the flashy booths and Tiki merch, I found distilleries with fascinating origins that can get lost amid all the shots and swag…
O, Miami, Edible South Florida magazine, and the Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden are hosting Forager F�te, a book release party featuring food and drink for Forager: A Subjective Guide to Miami’s Edible Plants. The book is the first published work from O, Miami’s new press, Jai-Alai Books. Why is…
It was a beautiful, balmy evening at the Raleigh Hotel, as hundreds of fans of slow food and renowned chefs gathered poolside for Slow Food Miami’s 2014 Snail of Approval Awards party. Nineteen of South Florida’s best restaurants and shops, each committed to providing food from the most local sources…
The afternoon I visited the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, the atmosphere was electric, and the air was perfumed with the sweet aroma of the spirit that thousands of people flocked to celebrate — rum. Pirates, tiki enthusiasts, and plain old rum lovers filled the main hall of the Miami Airport…
Three months after being forced out of the Bird Road spot where 1909 Caf� stood for nearly two decades, owner Emilio Castro Shippers says sales are about 85 to 90 percent of where they should be. “Fifty percent of our walk-ins have come back,” he says. “A lot of people…
In the age of Dorito-shell tacos, burrito bowls, and mango margaritas, it’s no wonder most people have no idea what constitutes authentic Mexican cuisine. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla (not the nation’s independence, whose anniversary is in…
For too long, froyo has been the domain of dairy lovers. There’s been little love for milk alternatives, at least beyond your grocer’s freezer. But megachain TCBY took the plunge into nondairy by introducing an almond milk frozen yogurt last year. And now TCBY offers a coconut milk incarnation, ideal…
Break out your calendars, Paula Deen fans, because you have a date with the “lady” herself. Paula Deen Ventures has just announced that the queen of Southern cuisine will embark on a 20-show nationwide tour, including multiple stops in Florida. See also: SOBEWFF: Paula Deen Brings the Biscuits to Fried…
It’s been in the works for over a year, but finally Shikany, Michael Shikany’s dining concept opens to the public on Saturday, April 26. The restaurant is housed in a once-abandoned 4,000-square-foot warehouse, where the chef will offer both a la carte dining and a mullti-course degustation menu. See also:…
If you’re like most red-blooded Miamians, you spend most of the week just getting by, waiting for that most glorious moment when you can break free of the shackles of everyday life and enjoy the world. That’s right. We’re talking about brunch! We love brunch. It’s a weekly excuse to…
