Perhaps it’s time you considered becoming friends with a dead guy. Wha? Oh–didn’t you know about the Friends of James Beard Dinner being held Sunday night at Red, The Steakhouse? Yeah, you can eat to your stomach’s content if you’re willing to fork out $150 for a ticket (James Beard…
Oh Canada! You grace us with many a delight, from delicious maple syrup to the gorgeous Cooking Channel star Chuck Hughes. The two together wouldn’t be bad either. But now, you bring us Unibroue, the Canadian brewery which boasts their eclectic two-century old, European Trappist monk brewing method. Lucky for…
We previously tweeted with Executive Chef Michael Bloise of Sushi Samba Dromo about his departure from American Noodle Bar, but when we sat down with him to try out Samba’s newest menu items, called Gunkan sushi (which translates to “battleship” in Japanese), we just had to ask what it was…
Say no to another Halloween candy rut! Here are 5 easy treats that will keep kids and grown-up kids happy this year.5. Funny Bones These little guys can be made in no time and are so sweet to eat. Who doesn’t love a chocolate covered pretzel. Especially when that pretzel…
The 4th Annual Iron Fork event takes place Thursday, October 20th, from 7 to 10 pm at Ice Palace Film Studios in Downtown Miami (make sure to bring earmuffs — I’ve heard it said that ice palaces can be cold). Lots of restaurants will be participating — too many to…
That Was The Week That Was aired in America on NBC from 1964 to 1965. The recurring cast — David Frost, Henry Morgan, Alan Alda and Buck Henry — would present the prior weeks news in satirical manner. You might think of it as a precursor to Saturday Night Live’s…
You may get your donuts when a sign says, “Hot Now” or have them with a side of coffee and think they’re good for ‘dunkin’, but my friend, you haven’t tasted donuts until you’ve had them from Mandarin Gourmet Donut Shoppe in Palmetto Bay, right off 184th and US1.From their…
South Beach newcomer Yardbird has us all thinking of fried chicken, bourbon, and biscuits. We gave you a brief preview of the food and a glimpse inside the opening party madness, but what you may not know is that they also cultivated an extremely user-friendly wine list. Offerings are separated…
Espanola Way has its’ charm but for the past 10 years it is often neglected by locals. But don’t be put off by the tourists who take over the many quaint alcove-like restaurants and shops that flank this pedestrian street. There are a few hidden gems along the two-block stretch…
In New York, Energy Kitchen is king. They have 10 outlets and counting across the boroughs, and everyone sings their praises. But when looking to expand outside the big apple, CEO and FIU alumnus Anthony Leon told us there’s no place like our own backyard. Energy Kitchen opened up shop…
You could say this week’s Earth Learning’s 2nd Annual Greater Everglades Food Summit at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus had a bit of a sci-fi edge.Among the terms thrown around — deracinated, food shed, food desert, localization campaigns, and food miles. We even heard discussion about experiments being done to…
Vic and Angelo’s South Beach: Coal-fired pizza and upscale Italian-American
Eat St., the Cooking Channel show that features food trucks and the bloggers that love them, is filming season three in Miami this week. Three trucks will be featured for three different segments of the show, and Miami New Times bloggers will be out filming with the show. If you…
Pubbelly’s neighborhood takeover officially begins this week, with the opening of their sushi offshoot right next door to its’ predecessor. We told you all about local artist, Erni Vales, responsible for Pubbelly Sushi’s Japanese anime-inspired murals, and gave you a few hints on the menu. But here’s our first look…
Calling all meat and booze lovers (classy types only): Texas de Brazil, the Brazilian churrascaria on South Beach, is hosting a four-course wine dinner tonight, bookended by champagen reception beforehand and what is called the “Louis XIII Experience.” Mr. XIII will not be appearing, but Steele Cooper, the brand ambassador…
Ra Sushi is offering a deal in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.For $15, get a glass of ONEHOPE Chardonnay paired with an RA Sushi pink roll. The pink roll features shrimp, kani kama crab mix, and sriracha combined with lettuce, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper and…
Royal Caribbean has selected Michael Schwartz to create new menus for 150 Central Park, the upscale dining room on their Oasis of the Seas cruise ship.150 Central Park is part of the Central Park complex, which is the centerpiece of Oasis of the Seas, a wonderland in the middle of…
If anyone ever told you that you’re funny (or even if people pay you to not tell a joke), head on over to the Van Dyke Cafe tomorrow,, October 6th and every Thursday from 5 – 7 p.m. for Karajoky.What the heck is Karajoky, you say? Good question. It’s a…
The Fresh Market, mecca for yuppies on a food bender, is having a job fair today in anticipation of its new store opening in Miami Beach.The Fresh Market is having a job fair today from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Miami Beach Resort and Spa. The company is…
The obvious complement to a taco isn’t sake, unless, that is, you’re sampling dishes under the tutelage of Miami’s own sake expert Morgan Olivia Hartman. She is leading the spirits discussion at the United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival’s Sake at Sundown this Thursday at Wynwood Kitchen and Bar. Tapas created…
It’s October, which means restaurants are gearing up for a busy season as tourists make reservations and snowbirds plan their imminent arrival. For locals, October means a break in the weather, with cool nights enticing us into going out to enjoy our city before the barrage hits. Unfortunately, this good…
Food truck roundups can be confused with tailgate parties…there’s food served off a vehicle, people are eating outside, and there’s generally a lot of casual laughter and dining with friends. But if you went searching for actual tail at a roundup, you’d come up empty handed — until now. Mojo…
