Miami already got a taste of Ommegang’s Game of Thrones beer, but now fans are about to get more with the brewery’s latest release of Game of Thrones: Fire and Blood at R House on March 26. Fire and Blood is red-rye ale inspired by show character and protagonist Daenerys…
Jelly Belly beans are known for making grownups swoon. These “gourmet” candies first found their way into our hearts in 1976, changing the landscape of candy forever and making it “cool” for adults to get their sugar fix once again. And they’ve been favorites of presidents and heroes along the…
Outfitted in black suits without ties, Fabrizio Carro and Cristiano Vezzoli dart from table to table to inquire about their patrons’ meals and to extol the virtues of various regional Italian dishes. As they maneuver between the restaurant’s interior and the terrace, their tousled black curls and matching facial scruff…
Since the early 17th century, Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is celebrated on March 17 with feasts and parades to honor the patron saint of Ireland. The celebration is so huge and generally accepted, that in the Emerald Isles, the church lifts Lent restrictions on food…
Jon and Eileen Andrade, the brother-and-sister team behind the CubanCube food truck, are turning brick and mortar when Finka Table & Tap opens this April. The restaurant, located at 14690 SW 26th St., is farther west than what most consider the fine-dining area of Miami. Eileen Andrade says they purposely…
Aleric “AJ” Constantin has come a long way in just a year. From launching his gourmet-fare-on-a-bike company, Sear’N Gears (and being arrested for it), to working in the kitchen of Eating House, Michael’s Genuine, Nemesis, and now Mandolin Aegean Bistro, the chef is only getting started. Last month, for Valentine’s…
Will all of Miami be vegan by 2050? If you’re in the minority of people who consider the Magic City to belong to the United States, at least one source says yes. Kathy Stevens wrote a blog post for the Huffington Post Monday titled “No Lie Can Live Forever: Predicting…
Attorneys have filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade Civil Court that claims Versailles Restaurant fired two employees for reporting illegal goings-on at the iconic eatery, including hiring undocumented workers, sexual-orientation harassment, and wage and hour violations. The lawsuit, which names Versailles and its owner, Felipe A. Valls Sr., as defendants, was…
Goose Island Beer Company is flying south for the winter and making pit stops at several local venues in Miami for Migration Week from March 18 to 20, including Lokal and the Butcher Shop. And the company will bring some rare beers from Chicago to share. Goose Island’s head cellarman,…
Buns & Buns was something of a mystery for a while. Not much was known about the restaurant except its location, name, and a vague concept including bread and grilled meats. In fact, even the public relations firm hired to work with the place couldn’t get a menu before it…
As comfort foods go, the croque-monsieur is hard to beat. The richly satisfying French snack consists of thickly cut bread loaded with ham and cheese, topped with even more cheese, and grilled to a hot, melted finale. Eden in Eden, a newly opened vegetarian French caf� in the Roads, offers…
At OTC, Brickell’s go-to spot for casual fare with upscale flavors, beer is an important part of the menu. This past weekend, Michael Sullivan welcomed diners to a beer-pairing dinner that may be the first of many. Wynwood Brewing Company’s locally brewed crafts were matched with dishes that have never…
The Cadillac Championship and PGA Tour brought an influx of tourists to watch the world’s best in golf play last week. It didn’t matter whether you were a fan of golf — there was entertainment for everyone who attended. Featuring a Carolina Herrera fashion show, a concert by Gym Class…
With mid-70s temperatures and blue skies, you couldn’t have asked for a better day to drink beer and enjoy music with friends. Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park was the setting for Sprung!, the outdoor festival that celebrates spring beer in a playful way. With thousands of people sampling 150 brews and…
Simply watching Carla Pellegrino can be exhausting. Although diminutive, Pellegrino is nothing less than a force of nature. A second after meeting, she asks if we’ve seen her dining room yet. Hearing no, she’s off like a shot, ordering us to follow her at a near-run and gracefully avoiding a…
Snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, pin-up models, and beer: It sounds like a fun-filled family afternoon at the circus, but it’s really the Lagunitas Sessions event by Lagunitas Brewing Company at World of Beer Kendall on March 20 at 4:20 p.m. The beers from the Petaluma, California company have been…
By now you’ve surely heard about Chef, the movie that follows the life of chef Carl Casper (portrayed by Jon Favreau), who quits his job at a tony Los Angeles restaurant to find love and redemption as a food truck owner in Miami. Playing his ex-wife is Sofia Vergara, who…
Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami’s first craft production microbrewery, has been years in the making. After two years of heavy anticipation, their taproom opened in October of last year. A grand opening was held in December, which means you have no excuse of why you’ve yet to sample any one of…
You may recall that Andrew Zimmern, food maven, professional eater, and award-winning writer and television host was in Miami in early January to film several Miami restaurateurs and chefs for his web series, Appetite for Life: DIY Kitchen. The Miami episodes are up and Zimmern can be seen all around…
Ginger beer will not get you a buzz, but Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer will, and fans of a spicier drinking experience should be able to find it in Miami starting this week. Crabbie’s signed with Florida’s Gold Coast Beverage Distributors to make its debut across South Florida. A series of…
Wow! This weekend is chock-filled with festivals and parties and it’s your choice. Whether you’ve got a major sweet tooth or beer’s your thing, there’s a party (or a fiesta) for you. From Sprung! to Calle Ocho, here’s your weekend guide. See also: Mr. Peanut and the Nutmobile in Miami…
At an arepa bar, it’s hard to think outside the crisp goodness of an arepa, but at Doggi’s, try another Venezuelan delicacy. Sure, the place proffers large, tasty arepas with fillings ranging from Guayan�s cheese to pabell�n criollo ($6.50 to $9.89). However, the cachapa ($8.49) just might capture your heart…
