Though generally slow-moving, August in Miami saw a surprising amount of new growth in the restaurant biz.Many restaurants opened including Michelle Bernstein’s Crumb at the Webster and the reemergence of pop-up favorite Eating House.Speaking of pop-ups, Dining Room closed its doors on Washington Avenue to open a pop-up at Vesper…
It might rain on Labor Day. Or you might live in a cramped one-bedroom apartment, with no access to an outdoor grill. When you’re faced with a couple of pounds of marinaded, raw chicken, the sight of rain — or your tiny loft apartment — might seem rather depressing. Miami…
The 2012 Miami Hurricanes football season is upon us, and fans are restless. Their beloved Canes are coming off a horribly mediocre 6-6 last season and are still in the shadows of a looming NCAA investigation. That won’t stop Cans fans from packing sports bars every Saturday in support of…
The American Beverage Institute is calling on police to forgo holiday DUI checkpoints in favor of more effective alternatives.According to ABI’s managing director Sarah Longwell, “Sobriety checkpoints have been proven ineffective at stopping drunk drivers.” Longwell goes on to say that “roadblocks target moderate drinkers instead of hard core alcohol…
Macchialina Taverna Rustica is something of a stretch for the Pubbelly team of Jose Mendin, Sergio Navarro, and Andreas Schreiner. It stretches the perimeter of their little empire from the Sunset Harbour section of South Beach — where Pubbelly, Pubbelly Sushi, and Barceloneta are all bundled on 20th Street –…
This weekend marks the official unofficial end of summer. In most parts of the country, that means one last beach weekend before the bikini goes into mothballs. Here in Miami, though we’ve got plenty more sunny days in store for us this year, it’s still a three-day weekend. And excuse…
After a laborious 365 days, we owe it to ourselves to let loose this Labor Day. In the spirit of making things the least laborious possible (it is called Labor Day for a reason), we’ve compiled a list of places where you can call in and pick up your Q…
It can sometimes be hard to find Mark Gibson — the pastor-turned-grillmaster and owner of Ribs-2-Go catering — among the swarm of candy colored food trucks rolling around Wynwood. It’s easy, however, to smell him. He’s not on Twitter nor did he even want to be mentioned by name when,…
In my first real desk job, I worked as an editorial assistant at a travel company proofreading a thousand-page resort directory, making sure words like “laundry facilities” were spelled and spaced correctly. Yes, that sucked, but it wasn’t the worst of it. The worst was having to sit in my…
We have three little words for you: Three. Day. Weekend.We’ve been on this grind since Monday — and let’s face it — the week’s been rough. The early mornings, the lack of sleep, the grilling boss… But sometimes all it takes is a swig or four of an ice cold…
We love chocolate and for years, researchers have been finding ways for chocolate to love us back. In the past, we’ve found out that chocolate (the darker the better) is actually filled with antioxidants, has anti-clotting properties (much like aspirin), and can lower blood pressure. Not to mention the fact…
It has been argued that Coconut Grove doesn’t hold the sophistication of some of other Miami neighborhoods. True, it doesn’t host a bevy of celebrity chefs and most residents prefer flip flops to Dolce & Gabbana stilettos. But what Coconut Grove has over many parts of Miami is a strong…
Miami International Mall has been a favorite in Doral since opening its doors in the early 1980s. The mall was renovated in 2000 and redesigned to go along with the international theme similar to nearby Miami International Airport. Consumers bring their children and frequent the Simon Property Group mall by…
At one of my recent organic juice parties (if you’re not sure what that is, click here), Jordan Wolfe, my friend and compatriot in all things healthy living, arrived toting the ingredients for his famous raw vegan chocolate “ice cream,” which he proceeded to whip up in the Vitamix for…
Mary and Little Bo Peep will fall off their rockers when they read this: Their sheep are now to be stuffed in convenient to-go golden arch boxes.McDonald’s down under just launched its newest culinary exploration: lamb burgers — made with 100 percent Australian lamb.We like the little creatures and all,…
Last week, The National Resources Defense Council (NDRC) released a report showing that 40 percent of food in the United States is tossed out. This totals $165 billion a year — which breaks down to $112 to $189 per month for a family of four. The report shows food waste occurs…
Macchialina Taverna Rustica: Magic and Pasta Happen Here
Kick-start your Labor Day weekend tomorrow night, August 30, at The Abbey Brewing Company with this New Times Tweet Up event. The drinks will be flowing freely from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Beach hangout.In addition to complimentary micro-brew house beers like Immaculate IPA, Father Theodore’s Stout, Brother…
Hugh Acheson joins the ever-growing list of guest chefs to take over Michael Schwartz’s Harry’s Pizzeria for a pop-up dinner.Acheson, who received two James Beard awards this year (for best chef southeast and for his cookbook, A New Turn in the South) will bring his Atlanta-based Empire State South restaurant…
See also: Miami Is Like Vegas; Cooking From One Country to Another, From NYC to Miami and San Diego Roots.As world-renowned chefs flock to open outposts in our little piece of paradise, Miami may move up from second tier status as a culinary city. From Jose Andres to Daniel Boulud,…
By the size of the crowd at yesterday’s BurgerFi friends and family event in Aventura (18139 Biscayne Boulevard), you would think the burgers were made of gold bullion instead of free-range, grass-fed beef.The Aventura BurgerFi is the sixth restaurant in the chain, which itself is just over a year old…
Oktoberfest, that 200-year-old celebration that sees lederhosen and dirndl-clad lads and lassies turning the German town of Munich into a giant month-long frat party, is drawing near. But with flights to Europe pricing out at around $1,000 these days, you might want to plan your beer buzz a little closer…
