What’s good, Miami? It’s safe to say we had a successful benefit last night for our late intern David. We raised almost $8,000 thanks to all of you who came. In other news, we have a kick-ass weekend ahead of us. Not only is the weather finally cooling down (low…
Semilla Eatery & Bar, a new gastropub by chef Frederic Joulin, opens tonight at 6 p.m. Located at 1330 Alton Road in South Beach, this industrial-chic space is decorated with pots of live herbs, which will change with the seasons. Joulin, partner and executive chef at Semilla, plans on tailoring…
Hell yeah, it’s Friday. That means it’s time to eat, get hammered, and then eat again. But before you start all the revelry, let’s go over the proper linguistics of Miami food and booze. Una hartura: A state of gluttony spawned by consuming excess edibles. Symptoms include paunch, immobility, and…
At 2 p.m. today, history will be made as a ribbon will be cut, signifying the opening of the first working brewery and taproom in the city of Miami, and the beginning of the Magic City’s ascension to the next big beer town. South Florida is already well on the…
Restaurant these days have to make their mark to stand out. What better way than to name yourself after your neighborhood. The District Miami opened Monday in the Buena Vista neighborhood adjacent to the Design District. The first thing you notice upon entering is that the coasters and plating boards…
For the most part, the life of a server in a restaurant is thankless. You spend long hours on your feet, juggling hot dishes and cold drinks while cranky customers and surly managers grate on your last nerve. When it comes time to punch out, you count your tips, only…
Yesterday, a group of about 100 Coconut Grove residents rallied at Grove Spot to “Stop Grove Bay.” In case you’re not up on your local politics, this is the newest incarnation of the plan to demolish Scotty’s Landing, Chart House, and the adjacent Grove Key Marina and replace them with…
New Orleans is one of the oldest and greatest cities in the United States, filled with people who have deep roots and love for their crazy, enchanted place in the world. A visit to the French Quarter or Garden District now, shows an area that’s thriving and alive. But further…
At Box Park, chef Matt Hinckley cooks exotic proteins like alligator, wild boar, and Asian snakehead fish. But on October 28, the chef will offer a different style of cookery. Hinckley will co-host a vegan dinner with Love & Vegetables’ Keith Kalmanowicz and Avril Johnnidis. Proceeds of the event will…
Underground dinners and pop-up events are two very different things. When you sign up for a pop-up, you know where you’ll be dining, what you’ll be eating, and who will be cooking your meal. Underground dinners — also known as supper clubs — are planned clandestinely. You might pay for…
When Jugofresh opened its little juice shop in South Beach in spring 2012, few people thought it would start an all-out juice craze in Miami. After all, who would pay $11 for a bottle of juice when they could get two happy-hour drinks for about the same price? Miami is,…
Tap Tap, the Haitian restaurant that sits at crossroads of the new and old Miami Beach, is nearing its 20th year on earth. The colorful restaurant is a South Beach anomaly. Neither expensive nor trendy and older than most of its brethren ten times over, it manages to stay busy…
At Eating House in Coral Gables, Giorgio Rapicavoli serves Tang mimosas, Cap’n Crunch pancakes, and croquetas bánh mì. When he isn’t at his restaurant, the playful chef seeks out cool spots and laid-back neighborhood joints. Here, in his own words, are his favorite restaurants in Miami. 1. Zuma: “I love…
Box Park: Matt Hinckley’s Wild Beasts and More
In my wildest food fantasies, there’s typically some combination of cheese, potatoes, pickles or all of the above. After all, I never met a cheese I didn’t like, and potatoes are the world’s most versatile plant. And pickles — well, who doesn’t love the satisfying crunch of a sweet gherkin?…
Grovetoberfest, the celebration of all things beer, returns to Peacock Park for a third year, bringing tents filled with over 200 different brews to the historic village of Coconut Grove on Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. (Beer socialites get entry in the festival at 3 p.m.; VIP’s…
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is mixing up its cocktail program to incorporate spicy, smoky, and savory ingredients. Corporate Mixologist Hector Acevedo has created new cocktails for each of the Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants and its Bleau Bar, using fresh herbs, flowers, wood chips and balsamic for inspiration, resulting in a collection…
The second week of the month is busy in Wynwood, with art walk this Saturday. Add a little comedy to that mix on Thursday at Moloko in the Shops at Midtown, which offers laughs the second Thursday of every month. Share some laughs and some happy hour specials with friends…
Beginning this Saturday at 5 p.m., everyone 21 or older is welcome to stop by Wynwood Brewing Company’s taproom for a fresh-off-the keg taste of what Miami’s first craft production brewery has to offer. The taproom, which overlooks the brewery, will offer pints starting at $5. They will also offer…
When seeking out the perfect venue for a seafood festival, there are several things to keep in mind. First and foremost, the location should be touched by ocean breezes. Then, the boulevard should be a lovely, pedestrian-friendly venue — preferably named after the source of the bounty about to be…
This Thursday, October 10, we’ll be throwing a little get-together for all those who knew and love the late David Dubrow. Our intern fell victim to the injuries sustained in a Connecticut house fire in August. And we miss him terribly. But the best way to honor him is by…
You won’t taste the gator. It’s cooked in a thick, fiery gumbo with okra, shrimp, and boar, so you’re fooled by its familiar aroma, which is blended with sassafras and smoke. The greenish liquid, fortified with spices and herbs, veils the exotic flavors of reptile and wild boar. Sure, you…
