Chick-fil-A and a 24-Hour Starbucks Are Opening at Virgin MiamiCentral in Downtown Miami

Brace yourselves, Miami denizens: Chick-fil-A is coming to downtown Miami. The College Park, Georgia-based chain is set to open on the first floor of Virgin MiamiCentral, the Brightline’s Miami station. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will be located on the first-floor retail promenade, on Fifth Street and Third Avenue, and is expected to open this spring. The promenade will offer more than 100,000 square feet of retail space, spanning three city blocks.

Islas Canarias’ Croqueta Valentine Is the Most Miami Way to Say “I Love You”

Valentine’s Day is almost here and Islas Canarias’ heart shaped box is making a return so you can celebrate in the most Miami way possible. The red heart-shaped box sports a label that reads, “I love you like a Cuban loves croquetas”. Inside, you’ll find 20 golden, fragrant croquetas that would melt any heart. The entire package is wrapped in a red ribbon.

SOBEWFF’s Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown Celebrates Tiki Culture in Miami

Tiki bars have come and gone in South Florida, where the Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale has served the potent potables since 1956. Now tiki culture is on the upswing in Miami and Miami Beach, where bars such as Esotico, Sweet Liberty, and the Sylvester embrace the colorful motif. The three bars, along with several others, will serve their finest creations at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown.

Andrew Zimmern on His New Show — What’s Eating America — and His Miami Food Musts

Andrew Zimmern is no stranger to Miami. The four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, author, and chef frequents South Florida annually for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and was recently in town hosting Taste of the NFL over Super Bowl weekend. He has also announced his new show on MSNBC — What’s Eating America — set to premiere this Sunday, February 16, at 9 p.m.

The Five Best Food and Drink Events in Miami This Week

This week, Eating House’s anniversary menu has been extended until early March to offer a selection of the restaurant’s greatest hits, including vaca frita buns, chicken and waffles, and Cap’n Crunch pancakes. Plus, AQ by Il Mulino hosts a guest chef dinner, and Bulla Gastrobar hosts a paella-making class.

Vicky Bakery Will Ship Pastelitos to Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and your sweetie is in another city. The traditional way to show your love is to order some flowers or maybe a box of chocolates. But there’s a much better (and more Miami) way to show you care: Send them a box of a dozen pastelitos.

Get Your Presale Tickets to New Times‘ Brew at the Zoo

Lions and tigers and beers — oh, my! That’s what you’ll be saying at New Times’ Brew at the Zoo. The beer fest, now in its 11th year, is set to return Saturday, May 2, with suds and spirits from around the world, food, live music, and entertainment — all at Zoo Miami.