Paula DaSilva is one tough cookie. Working in kitchens since age 10, chef de cuisine at 21, Hell’s Kitchen finalist at 28 and executive chef of a critically acclaimed restaurant by 31, this lady doesn’t just take the heat: she brings it. As executive chef of 1500° at Eden Roc…
As the nation’s beer junkies close out another run of American Craft Beer Week, it’s time for a few more beer events and some serious carb unloading. We know this sounds scary. But after all that beer, it’s necessary…
Will Smith and his 14-year-old son, Jaden, were in Miami to promote their new film, After Earth, a summer blockbuster set for a May 31 release. The dynamic duo hosted an After Earth party at the Miami Science Museum for nearly 1,000 friends and fans, who schmoozed with the celebrity…
The restaurant industry basically runs on booze and cigarettes, so it’s no surprise that most chefs have more than a little knowledge when it comes to libations. Pair a trained palate with a taste for craft brews — and you’ve got yourself some serious experts on all things beer. So…
BLT Steak in The Betsy Hotel hosted a Jack Daniels dinner in which each course was paired with a different Jack Daniels cocktail or whiskey. The four-course feast included an appetizer and cocktail hour. Who knew JD could stand up so well to fine dining? While many of us might…
There was a time, not long ago, when boys in khaki swarmed Coral Gables. They sauntered down avenues while gossiping about the latest venture capitalist to move to New York. Ageless women, hair blow-dried and legs strangled by skin-tight white pants, muttered words like “supposebly.” There were gold necklaces, Mediterranean…
Good news! Each time you’ve had guarapo with your Cuban frita, the sugarcane juice was probably lowering your total cholesterol. The juice can also improve sexual performance and increase sex drive when consumed with regularity. Sugarcane juice and sex? Yes. Two months ago, Edwin de los Santos and Karen Franco…
A mere few years ago the Miami craft beer scene was represented by a handful of bars that served little more than Budweiser and Corona to a few thirsty souls. But change happens and it happens quickly. Miami now has a healthy craft beer scene and a budding home brew…
Oscar Mayer, the first name in hot dogs and makers of the original ear worm jingle (just try to get “Oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener” out of your heads now that we placed it there), has announced the launch of its most innovative product — just…
We know the best part of your day is when the clock strikes five and it’s socially acceptable to hightail it to the bar for cheap drinks and greasy eats. That’s why you put up with eight hours of work-a-day drudgery on the regular. But wait. There’s some new, big…
You don’t have to hang out with Jorge Stekelorum long to realize his favorite word in Spanish is vení. It can mean several things. But for Stekelorum, it has only one definition: “Follow me.” For more than 20 years, Stekelorum has been making nothing but pasta at his shop, Mr…
There’s a new rib in town. Burger King has announced the BK Rib sandwich and it’s already causing quite a stir among curious fast-food fans. The sandwich, officially part of BK’s summer barbecue menu, features a “juicy boneless rib patty with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, topped with sweet…
Yesterday, the Internet completely blew up with the story of the war between Amy’s Baking Company owners Amy and Samy and everyone on the planet earth (with the possible exception of some cats). The Scottsdale, Arizona, restaurateurs have the dubious distinction of having Kitchen Nightmares host Gordon Ramsay walk out…
Hungover? Haven’t you ever heard the best cure is a shot of what got you drunk in the first place? That used to be the only solution for those who love booze. But now there is so much more that every lover of alcohol ought to have for yesterday, today,…
The 2012-2013 stone crab season closes tomorrow, May 16, with the last day of harvest today. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, traps must be removed from the water within five days. All restaurateurs and stores must obtain their stone crabs by May 16. It’s been a…
After three months of speculation and hearing a few uncertain words from a Japanese waitress at Momi, we’ve finally uncovered just what the owners of Momi Ramen in Brickell have cooking. Next to the authentic brick building that resembles a home and arguably serves the best ramen in town is…
Say what you will about sausages. Make all the jokes you want. But these two aren’t kidding. When it comes to combining flavors and different kinds of meats, Freddy and Danielle Kaufmann are experts. What was formerly just a stand at a weekend farmers markets has turned into a storefront…
VooDoo BBQ & Grill is bringing a bit of the Big Easy to Kendall. The fast-casual restaurant with a Cajun vibe, is expanding its South Florida presence with its first Miami-area restaurant at the Palms at Town & Country. A Pembroke Pines restaurant opened this past January. VooDoo opens Sunday,…
You don’t have to hang out with Jorge Stekelorum long to realize his favorite word in Spanish is vení. It can mean several things. But for Stekelorum, it has only one definition: “Follow me.” For more than 20 years, Stekelorum has been making nothing but pasta at his shop, Mr…
Miami’s all about Latin flavor. Haven’t you seen Pain & Gain? If you haven’t we recommend you go watch it. Like tonight, or maybe Thursday, so that afterward you can head over to Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, where you can admire some of the city’s most popular murals and have…
For too many years, Americans have consumed mass-produced beer purchased mainly in supermarkets by the case. Fortunately, there’s a growing craft beer movement and people are educating their palates. American Craft Beer Week is here, and it’s a great time to experience some small-batch beers and interesting IPAs that you…
Gold & Pepper has opened on the corner of 1st and Washington in South Beach. The cozy, 37-seat eatery is touting wholesome, fresh, Italian fare with a twist: everything is covered in 23 karat gold. When we say everything, we mean ever-y-thing: shavings of gold floated in our Prosecco, sheets…
