If Kim Kardashian enjoys eating at Serafina at the Dream South Beach Hotel, who are we to argue? We went for brunch yesterday and were pleased. The service was fantastic, as was the ambiance and the live entertainment. We tried an omelet ($10 to $19), eggs Benedict ($12 to $14),…
Medialunas Calentitas debuted quietly in Brickell nearly three months ago. The fledgling restaurant chain from Punta del Este, Uruguay has locations in its founding city, as well as Montevideo and José Ignacio. It has a presence in Paraguay and Brazil, too. Its Brickell outpost, located at 919 Brickell Avenue adjacent…
Serious beer drinkers might have a bit of a bias toward cans. After all, they tend to evoke memories of Natty Light, PBR, and long drunken days in college. But it’s a new day for brews, and cans are emerging as a viable vessel for some of the nation’s hottest…
In a market flooded with synthetic, sweet vodkas in flavors like Swedish fish, Fruit Loops, and yes, glazed doughnuts — a pure, natural one is a breath of fresh air. Hence the appeal of American Harvest, a new organic spirit by the makers of Grey Goose. The new vodka is…
Hotelier Vikram Chatwal was arrested and charged with eight counts of possession of various substances, including cocaine and marijuana, earlier this week at a checkpoint at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Chatwal was flagged by behavior detection officers and was searched on April 2. According to The Vikram Chatwal Hotels website,…
The sixth season of Mad Men premieres this Sunday, April 7, at 9 p.m. on AMC, and already the spoilers are coming in from blogs and online magazines. We won’t share any of them, except to state the obvious — the two hour episode will have Don Draper, Roger Sterling,…
Right now in Ohio, residents are bundled up in parkas and scarves, braving snowstorms, frozen locks, and frigid temps. Here in Miami, we’re strolling the streets, hitting the beach, and sipping cocktails on breezy patios. This is why there’s no place like the 305. So take advantage of our summery…
If you can avoid the rain this weekend, there’s a handful of things to do that would be well worth the effort. Luckily, one of the best events this weekend is a little north of Miami — Beerfest. It’s hosted by our sassy sister paper New Times Broward-Palm Beach. In…
After two years of delays, Alberto Cabrera has found a space for his long-discussed Frita Shop at the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Salamanca Avenue. Opening sometime this summer, the shop will be the first of several spots, he said. “It’s going to be terribly simple,” he said…
Beer is delicious on its own. But when infused with coffee grinds, citrus fruits and hell — even donut holes — it’s that much better. That’s why Dogfish Head’s Randall invention might be the best thing ever. A Randall is a ridiculously awesome filter system that runs beer through any…
Veritage Miami is the multi-day wine and beer event that features notable chefs, prestigious wineries, and craft brewers all coming together to benefit the United Way.Veritage Miami, formerly the United Way Wine & Food Festival, is celebrating its 18th year with an impressive roster of events which run from April…
Pork belly. Candied bacon. Pig’s feet. It seems no one can get enough of Porky Pig these days, from tip to tail. Such is the premise behind Cochon 555, the annual competition that pits notable local chefs against each other in a piggy battle royale. During the battle, chefs must…
After just a few months of business, Gelato-Go is already beginning to turn up on local radars. It’s a gelateria. So what? Miami has tons of them. “But none of these serve good gelato,” argues partner Alessandro Alvino, who knows a thing or two about gelato having grown up in…
For 12 consecutive seasons, locals have gathered en masse at Miami’s oldest bar to suck heads, sip brews, and listen to tunes. This year is no different. Sunday marks the 2013 incarnation of Tobacco Road’s famous New Orleans-style Crawfish Boil. This free seafood fest is an afternoon of food, drinks,…
Two years ago, Daniel Venegas and partner Jose More purchased the original downtown Wok Town from founder Shai Ben-Ami. Ben-Ami opened the Asian-fusion restaurant in 2009 and, before then, helped run other Miami joints such as Miss Yip and Domo Japones. Since its debut, Wok Town has garnered a favorable…
“Free Ben & Jerry’s” just might be the happiest phrase in the universe.The Vermont-based ice-cream company that believes treating people well is as important as making a great product, has a long history of giving away its frozen goodies. It began with the first Free Cone Day in 1979 when the two…
Given Miami’s well-deserved reputation as a boozy city, it’s surprising we have so little on-site distillation of our own. But luckily, that’s changing — in part thanks to last year’s launch of the now award-winning Miami Club Rum. The newbie brand just took home the gold medal for best white…
A Tiny Little Havana Taqueria Serves Miami’s Most Authentic Carnitas
See the slide show “Closer Look: Con Sabor a Mexico in Little Havana.”
Fans of Wynwood’s hipster haunt Wood Tavern, get stoked! Soon you’ll be able to pair that IPA with a piece of pizza and a candy bar, should you be so inclined. Owner Cesar Morales has officially entered into a lease for the muraled, two-story building behind Wood, and he plans…
Last night, it seemed as if The Federal, that trendy Biscayne strip-mall eatery, was feeding an actual army. Crawdaddy Tuesday may just be the worst thing that’s ever happened to crawfish. The specials, crawfish ‘n’ grits ($12), crawfish fritters ($8), and the traditional crawfish boil ($20 per pound), were flying…
Andres Tovar searched for swine stomach everywhere. When he moved to Miami seven years ago, he visited grocery stores and butcher shops. He perused supermarket signs, talked to meat vendors, and gazed at pork cuts such as jowl, ribs, and belly through glass display cases. But Tovar was looking for…
Miami is world-famous for its party animals, but most people don’t usually think of tigers, monkeys, and gorillas. But they love a good time too. That’s why New Times’ Brew at the Zoo is such an awesome event. The fourth annual Brew at the Zoo will take place Saturday, May 4,…
