For the folks behind Wynwood Brewing Company, the road to beeradise has been a bit rocky. Since they announced their intention to open a production facility back in 2011, the crew has faced oodles of red tape from the city and county. But there’s a light at the end of…
Unfortunately, people don’t just stumble into DB Bistro Moderne. We say “unfortunately” because aside from the sleek yet simple Mad Men-esque décor, the Michael Mann view, and the engaging and knowledgeable staff, DB Bistro does not play around when it comes to food and drink. Set inside the southeast corner…
The days when our dads hid in the garage drinking Budweiser and getting their bromances on are over. Brews aren’t just a man’s game anymore. The emergence of women’s tasting groups, such as Miami’s Craft Brewjas, is proof positive that chicks definitely dig beer too. And now, with the launch…
Michelle Bernstein must be feeling the heat. Last year, just a few months after the James Beard Award-winning chef closed her acclaimed restaurant Sra. Martinez, Dena Marino made her debut in the Design District with MC Kitchen, a fine-dining establishment serving craft beers and delectable Italian cuisine. Marino became the new…
Though St. Patrick’s Day is not a legal holiday in the United States, it might as well be. After all, everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, and there are few professions that allow for drinking a beer and working at the same time.Luckily, the holiday, celebrated March 17 in…
The days leading up to St. Paddy’s Day are a free-for-all when it comes to boozy beverages. And frankly, the Jameson gets old after awhile. Luckily, there are other ways to enjoy your favorite Irish bevvies besides via shot glass. The folks at Brickell’s Fado Irish Pub were nice enough…
Khong River House is buzzing on a chilly Friday night. Waiters add to the clamor, adeptly pronouncing Thai ingredients such as khaep mu (crisp pork rinds) and nam prik num (green chili pepper salsa). Across the dining room, hipsters, bloggers, and socialites cram tightly packed tables. They tweet, Instagram, and…
Sometimes you need a home-cooked meal. And if you don’t have a private chef or a doting mate on hand, going out to eat is your best bet. So get stoked for this week’s Asian Love-a-Fare at Lester’s — a lovingly prepared palate pleaser. Wynwood favorite Chef Jah teamed up…
It’s no secret that St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) revolves around consuming copious amounts of distilled beverages, but even for the most hardened Irish imbiber, Jameson and Guinness can get old after a while. So when you want to pay tribute to Irish tradition but you’re over the Irish Car…
Miami’s fledgling juice movement is spreading to downtown Miami with the opening of Ten Fruits, a juice bar that features exotic fruits, berries, nuts, and herbs and from South America. Ten Fruits, which opens today at 143 NE Thirrd Ave., will serve up fresh pressed extractions, house made frozen yogurt,…
Swine Southern Table & Bar, the “kid brother” of popular eatery Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, is open to the public after a weekend filled with parties and friends-and-family dinners.New Times was invited to one of the dress rehearsals at the brand-new Coral Gables restaurant, which was filled with food…
Women gathered at the Shore Club in South Beach from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. yesterday for the Winter Party Festival’s annual Women’s Brunch. WPF celebrates LGBT culture while raising funds for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Each year, tens of thousands of LGBT and LGBT allies, arrive…
Would you wait 20 minutes for a bite of fine chocolate? If so, then you might have enjoyed the Miami Fine Chocolate and Food Show, held this past weekend at Pinecrest Gardens. We’re not sure if the show producers were worried about rain or warm weather affecting the delicate confections,…
It’s no secret — Hispanic culture centers around good food. No matter what their country of origin, traditional dishes are a source of pride and familiarity for most Hispanics. But they carry certain health risks.The prevalence of diabetes among Hispanics is high, so high that it borders on an epidemic…
From ubiquitous suds such as Sam Adams to lesser known and locally produced craft beers like a maple bacon beer presented by Makers Warehouse, the Sprung! Beer Festival definitely brought the beer to Saturday’s party. Presented by the producers of Grovetoberfest, this “spring and summer craft beer festival” came about…
For the past 35 years, loyal denizens have gathered every March to party in the street and support the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. The popularity of the massive Carnaval Miami has afforded the Kiwanis Club the ability to help improve the lives of underserved kids. Though the attractions range…
Slow Food Miami is holding its second annual Snail of Approval tasting party this Friday, March 15, at the James Royal Palm Hotel. From 7 to 10 p.m., the nonprofit group dedicated to advancing the local slow-food movement will honor Miami restaurants that have won the coveted Snail of Approval,…
Give a warm South Beach welcome to Charles St., the newest (and possibly most affordable) addition to Collins Avenue. The 70-seat, New York-inspired eatery officially opens this morning on the ground floor of the Boulan South Beach. It offers classic American fare with an international twist, specialty cocktails, and an…
On NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Justin Timberlake played a mascot for a vegan restaurant waging a turf war against an irate sausage slinger. As a giant piece of singing and dancing tofu, Timberlake rapped about his love of kale, quinoa, and tofu mayonnaise. In between veganized renditions of “Freak Out,”…
The Sony Open Tennis tourney hits Key Biscayne in just a couple of weeks, and let’s be real: It’s as much about booze as it is about balls. So it’s appropriate that the folks behind the big match have been hosting a series of happy hours, teaching attendees to make…
The Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival takes over Miami Circle for two days of good food, great wine, and entertainment.On Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, from noon to 10 p.m., more than 40 local restaurants will entice you with their fare as you sample hundreds of…
With its grand-opening party this Sunday, Sgt. Pepper’s Subs is announcing to the world that it is here to stay. Owner Nelson Couso originally opened his shop on SW 183rd Street and remained at that location for 15 years. He later opened a second store near Dadeland Mall, which stuck…
