Wynwood’s dining scene is about to get clean and green when The Lunchbox opens at 78 NW 25th St. in the next few weeks. The restaurant, built from scratch in an empty warehouse space, is the work of Carlos Dorado, best known for his Arepabox food truck. Dorado, who has…
On the bum-ridden downtown Miami street corner where Micah Edelstein’s Nemesis Urban Bistro once stood, French-Persian owner David Foulquier strives to deliver some continental European and Middle Eastern comfort. The 25-year-old is a first-time restaurateur who grew up on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. His family often hosted large dinner parties…
When Hedy Goldsmith, the venerable pastry chef of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, announced she was leaving to embark on a new journey with wife Heidi Ladell in California, there was a collective groan heard around Miami, as people envisioned their lived void of homemade Pop Tarts, Junk in da…
Few things cinco de drinko are synonymous with this virtually made-up holiday: tequila, margaritas, and beer. But what about tacos? Cinco de Mayo is after all supposed to commemorate the Mexican Army’s conquest over France at the Battle of Puebla on – you guessed it – May 5. (We’re pretty…
It’s no secret that Coconut Grove is undergoing a renaissance, but part of that had much to do with a few key people who’ve shaped and fostered the neighborhood. Amongst them is Lokal owner Matt Kuscher who opened the burgers and beer joint just before Christmas of 2011. And now,…
Pretty much the only thing that matters this week is that it’s Cinco de Mayo tomorrow. As far as how you’ll be celebrating, we hope with a taco and beer in hand. Get both at Coyo or Taquiza’s pop-up at Pubbelly. Keeping it healthy? So is Basil Park tonight with…
She birthed you, fed you, and lived through all your ungrateful tantrums. She’s mom and this coming Sunday, May 10, is Mother’s Day — the day to repay at least some of the debts you owe her. While a nice beachfront condo or a new Mercedes may be out of…
On Saturday, May 2 at 6:24 p.m., the speediest three year-olds in racing will compete in what’s called the “fastest two minutes in sports”. 21 horses are expected to start the 141st Kentucky Derby, with American Pharoah the favorite to win. Joining American Pharoah are athletes with colorful names like…
The beginning of the month is always an apt time to start new stuff: better habits, New Year’s Resolutions (it’s only May, you have even months to make it happen), new hobbies. So maybe kick off May with Conscious Bite Out, a vegan dining experience by Basil Park’s Tim Andriola. …
April showers bring many Miami restaurants, according to our tally of new openings. Over a dozen restaurants opened last month. Old favorites David’s Cafe, Senor Frog’s, and Magnum Lounge returned to the Magic City, and new spots like Organic Bites and Primrose opened up. The only closings were more like…
If you’re looking for a brunch to rid you of all of the night’s prior mistakes by way of pancakes slathered in condensed milk and crowned with cereal or cookies and crème French toast, then NIU Kitchen’s Saturday and Sunday affair might not be for you. If you are, however,…
This weekend is all about the champions. From watching the fastest three year-olds in professional sports compete against each other to watching two warriors battle in the ring, this is a weekend for celebrating excellence — be it in human or equine form. As always, there’s also food and drink…
There’s a new pizza place in town. We know what you’re thinking: “another pizza place?” Well, yes. That’s what we just said. But this isn’t the type of New York-style, thin crust pies that currently flood the city, nor is it Chicago’s tried and true deep dish either (although they…
Back in November, a frisson of excitement ran through Miami’s culinary community. Anthony Bourdain was in town with a film crew to capture some of our most interesting eateries for his Emmy award-winning series, Parts Unknown. Bourdain and his crew are notoriously secretive about filming, unlike some other shows that…
Miami is best summed up by a series of floating images: half-naked babes slathering pounds of baby oil on South Beach, palm trees swaying in the sun, dudes playing dominos whilst smoking puros, and close-ups of the Cuban Sandwich. It is the quintessential Miami sandwich. While its roots have been…
Once upon a time, all food was organic. While that may sound like the start of a children’s book written by Michelle Obama, it’s the motto of Organic Bites, the new restaurant that opened very quietly in the former Taperia Raca space at 7010 Biscayne Blvd. in the Mimo District…
Brickell bagel shop Toasted Bagelry & Deli plans to open a second location on the corner of Douglas Road and Coral Way mid summer. Owners Islam and Khalid Mohammed, who opened the their brick-covered store in 2013, are also scouting locations in Pinecrest. Short of schlepping to Aventura’s Bagel Cove…
Concrete Beach Brewery is finally getting some forward steam. The 11,000 square foot facility in Wynwood has begun brewing their beers, and will be available on tap in Miami restaurants any day now. In addition, the brewery’s tapproom is on target to open this summer. With live entertainment, beer education…
South Florida’s own HipPops is offering an exciting and new POP-ortunity as the company puts it – something that looks like it’ll take the beloved gelato truck to the next level. The gourmet dessert truck stacked with famously delicious handcrafted gelato sticks is now available for franchise. With the ice…
Chipotle, the much beloved burrito chain that sets that standard for what fast food can (and should) be, has made the groundbreaking announcement that it’s now GMO-free. This is the culmination of a long road for the Mexican food chain in its quest to provide better food for its customers. …
After much anticipation and a soft-opening phase that turned into a part-time shudder, Coya in Brickell is open for sustainable business (except on Sundays when it closes for rest day). The product of restaurenteur Arjun Waney (responsible for bringing Zuma to the world), Coya is a London-based ode to Peruvian…
Many people think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s actually a day to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In any event, it’s a source of Mexican pride. And how do we show pride? By drinking copious amounts…
