Dwyane Wade turns 30 today, and the Heat guard celebrated over the weekend with a red-hot party at the Setai in South Beach. The event included hundreds of his closest friends, such as Gabrielle Union, Kelly Rowland, and Rick Ross.Also on hand was a brand-new $230,000 McLaren — a gift…
Every once in a while, we come across new eateries that wow us to the point where we can’t wait to go again — so we sneak in a mere two days after our first visit. That’s what happened at the Federal Miami.Described by opening-night patron Nina Stack as “friendly…
In a meeting last week, someone mentioned that Anthony Bourdain might have “jumped the shark.” That Bourdain has turned into a one-note singer — go to a city, snark about it, get drunk, sop up hangover with greasy pork-laden food, get back on plane to New York. My reply? “Yeah,…
It’s good to see restaurants take food holidays seriously, especially fast food chains like Pollo Tropical when they offer $1 cups of soup all day to celebrate National Soup Day. To take advantage of this deal, a customer has to say, “Happy Soup Day!” to the cashier and you pay…
Smashburger started in Colorado in 2007. There are 143 locations (half company-owned, half franchised), with 450 more franchise agreements already on the books. The first Miami branch opened on Biscayne Boulevard at 146th Street a couple of weeks ago (on the lefthand side of the Total Wine strip mall). We…
This past Friday the 13th (unlucky we were not), we stopped by the Three Sisters Farm for an exclusive dinner preview. The farm is currently owned by Cliffton Middleton, who is handing it down to Jonathan Gambino. Chef Jon is planning something big, a unique dining destination spot. And we…
The world of toasters just got a little weirder. Research firm IDC released a report predicting that 2012 will be the year when companies start making kitchen appliances that can Tweet and send us notifications via the web; this will include toasters.Until that happens, it might seem we must settle…
We stopped by Paradise Farms for Brunch in Paradise this past Sunday. We were treated to a gorgeous parfait made with mango puree, Knauss Berry Farm strawberries and chef Kira’s homemade muesli. Keep reading to view the pictorial…
One way to tell a sports bar from any other is the array of 20-plus TV sets with live broadcasts of every college or professional football/basketball/soccer game or pay-per-view game known to man.However, you can’t simply judge a good sports bar by its flat-screens; some actually have kitchens that serve…
Can we all agree that TV Daily World News is horrific? 2012, according to the Maya culture and numerous other civilizations are predicting the end of humanity, as we know it.. this year! The economy, global change, earthquakes…what else could possibly go wrong? Well, here comes le coup de grace…
Tommy Pooch is hell-bent on digging Miami out from its economic woes — one slice at a time.The pizza mogul/restaurateur has announced a new recession-busting menu at his Pucci’s Pizza South Beach location. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, Cheese slices, spinach rolls, sausage rolls, and even a…
Now in its 35th year, Art Deco Weekend has grown from a small neighborhood party into a 15 block, open-air, historical and often hysterical Festival. This past weekend’s three-day event , offered a visual feast for the eyes and yummies for the tummies in a unique architectural environment…oh and there…
Here’s your chance to see a genuine Miami Caliente babe (as in the now-disbanded lingerie football league team) get all sweaty for your enjoyment this Sunday.Local food show, Livin La Vida is filming an episode on the Latin Burger food truck with co-host (and babe) Stella Vidal getting all hot…
For all you people full of local agricultural love there are a few must go events this weekend.First up is chef Jonathan Gambino, owner of the Three Sisters Farm. He is beta testing private farm dinners on the weekends, for $50 per person. As of today, you can book your…
Don’t mourn Philippe Ruiz’s departure from the Biltmore just yet; it seems he’s got a few surprises still in store, like a much ballyhooed Mondavi wine dinner at Palme d’Or next Tuesday, January 17. And guess who’s gonna be in town talking about the heavenly liquid that makes us all…
Last year, we bestowed our Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining award on Cecconi’s Miami Beach for its lovely garden patio with retractable roof. And, of course, we also like the food, a factor too often overlooked in “Best Outdoor Dining” compilations. Sure, there are gorgeous waterfront properties and groovy garden venues that…
Lower Beach-dom welcomes the addition of Mexican food today with the opening of Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, in the space previously occupied by Nemo. It’s a branch of the existing Lolitas in Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, two fairly conservative areas we would not necessarily peg as fans of a…
In its 35th year, Art Deco Weekend kicks off today, January 13, at noon and then continues until 11pm January 15. It will highlight the second annual ADW Fashion Show and music performances. In addition, it will feature the annual Art Deco Weekend Parade, a classic car show, a lecture series,…
What did our ancestors eat? Not three or four thousand years ago. What did they eat 90,000 years ago? How did they survive in the wilderness? They weren’t at the top of the food chain. In, fact, humans were probably delicious hors d’oeuvres for an assortment of four-legged predators.In the…
As if Edge Steak and Bar didn’t offer enough already, this gem of a restaurant has announced the beginning of a new interactive dining experience, “Specialty Dinner Night,” set to take place once a month. The Nose-to-Tail events will feature a trio of chefs who will collaborate to produce a…
Laszlo and Anna Boros came up with a good idea. Why not introduce one of their favorite pastries from Hungary to South Floridians?Kurtos kalacs are sometimes called cinnamon horns or chimney cakes (“kurto” in Hungarian means chimney). This ancient Transylvanian treat dates back to the 15th century. Traditionally the cakes…
Blue Collar on Biscayne Boulevard opens its doors tomorrow, and we dropped by for a visit to sample the food. The room’s decor lives up to the blue collar name. Old metal lunch pails (the kind that steel workers take their meals in, not the ones with pictures of Scooby…
