1826 Restaurant & Lounge has been open for only a month, but the restaurant has already generated buzz. Scarpetta’s Nina Compton tweeted pictures of her date night at the restaurant, and at a recent awards ceremony, several chefs discussed the restaurant. It could be the restaurant’s multilevel dining experience, which…
Despite the marvelous advances food tech companies have made in the areas of chicken, beef, fish, and even egg substitutes, vegan cheese has been far from fooling anyone. Even the best of the faux dairy is still a pretty obvious reproduction, often tasting more like chewy soy chunks than the…
Hector Rolotti, the founder and owner of the Novecento chain of restaurants, is dead at 47. According to a statement issued by Novecento Group, Rolotti, along with his wife Mora and a group of about 30 people, was in India on a spiritual retreat when a member of the party…
Miami Springs is home to some wonders between bread. Take, for example, the “outside is in” burger at JR’s Gourmet Burgers or the fried chicken sandwich at Crackers Casual Dining. However, neighboring Virginia Gardens has a contender as strong as Rocky Balboa. A Little Bit of Philly is home to…
It seems nothing is ever easy in the wild ‘n’ wacky world of Miami restaurants. Just ask the folks at Hotel Astor. As part of a three-pronged relaunch that seeks to regain the buzz it had in days gone by, the 1936 vintage South Beach boutique hotel last Friday unveiled…
Smoothie King has long been the busy person’s answer to a quickie bagel or English muffin for breakfast on the go. Although not perfect (and many of the smoothies are packed with sugar), it’s a better way to start the day than, say, a trip to the doughnut shop. This…
Miami’s got it going on this weekend. WMC has arrived, bringing some of the world’s best DJ’s and thousands of music lovers to our beaches (here’s your guide). If you’re into something a little more relaxed, there’s still plenty to do. Enjoy some hard-to-find beers, dine in a beautiful garden,…
Fine and fashionable restaurants have been opening in South Beach, downtown, midtown, and the Design District for years. These areas seem to attract all the major chefs. So why venture to South Miami and nearby Pinecrest? Well, down here, you won’t find many major openings, but you will find reasonably…
Receiving the much anticipated box of bottle share in the mail after several months of waiting last summer was a relief to Arwen Lehman, but when she pried it open, there was nothing but broken glass and spoiled beer. It was a beer trade gone bad. But it doesn’t have…
After successfully coaxing your out-of-town guests to treat you to dinner at the pricey Prime Fish, there’s still one more hurdle you must face: deciding what to order. The menu is massive, which is just one of the many things the month-old spot has in common with its sister restaurants:…
Miami’s finest chefs and most enterprising restaurateurs gathered at Johnson & Wales University last evening for the third annual Zest Awards. The awards, which were created in 2012 by the university to recognize leaders in the Miami culinary industry. The awards were presented in six categories (Best Restaurant, Best Bar/Lounge,…
Hector Rolotti, cofounder of the popular Novecento restaurant chain, has gone missing in India. In a heroic act that appears to have turned tragic, Rolotti was swept away by the strong currents of the Ganges River after jumping in to save a person who was struggling to stay afloat. Not…
If you want to know what being a Miami Heat star tastes like, look no further than your refrigerator. LeBron James now has his very own soda. King James and Coca-Cola announced the launch of Sprite 6 Mix, a limited-edition Sprite that combines the traditional lemon-lime beverage with a twist…
Walk into Scarpetta on any given Saturday and it’s obvious that magic is happening. The charmed Nina Compton is responsible for it. The executive chef recently made it to the Top Chef: New Orleans finale, only to lose to Nicholas Elmi at the very end in an unusual twist. And…
SpecialTea Lounge is out of the way. So far out of the way, in fact, that I’m rarely able to make the trek to this cozy little FIU-adjacent lunch spot. My loss. It’s well worth the haul (even in traffic) to grab a bite of their outstanding homemade eats. Take…
Fast food workers across America as getting tired of the vast difference between the salaries of the corporate bigwigs and their meager earnings. The difference, by the way, is astounding. According to a Nerdwallet report, if broken down into an hourly wage, the CEO of McDonald’s would earn $9,247 every…
The first thing you experience when entering Semilla Eatery & Bar is the sweet aroma emanating from a wall of potted herbs. They’re a welcome respite from the construction craziness on Alton Road. You’ll also be relieved to hear “Wrecking Ball” sung by someone other than Miley Cyrus and see…
There’s no question that plant-based eating is on the rise, with everyone from Al Gore to Beyonce giving veganism a go. And from farm-to-table eateries to frozen meat substitutes, it’s becoming increasingly easier to make with the herbivorous eating. So how about ditching your meat-diction for one day and helping…
No need to book a trip to New York City for the 2014 James Beard Foundation’s awards gala on May 5, because there will be no South Florida chefs or restaurateurs to root for when the awards are announced. The James Beard finalists were announced yesterday and not one Miami…
Just because St. Patrick’s Day is over doesn’t mean it’s time to stop putting green things in your mouth. And with this unique recipe, you can tastily muster something much more nutritious than clover-colored beer. These savory-sweet and almost decadent little cakes taste like rich tropical corn bread, without any…
Breathtaking views and super fresh seafood dishes are what to expect at La Mar by Gaston Acurio. The restaurant will open tonight at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key. Diners can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor waterfront seating while nibbling on cebiche mixto or sipping on piscos…
Matt Kuscher wanted to leave the corporate life after working for Houston’s for many years. Taking a leap of faith, he ventured off and opened Lokal in Coconut Grove in 2011, offering straightforward food made from sustainable and local ingredients paired with good beer. It helped that he brought David…
