When Whole Foods Market opens its newest location in downtown Miami (299 SE Third St.) on January 14, shoppers will not only be able to purchase sustainable seafood, local produce, and prepared foods. They can get their Jugofresh juice fix at the cold-pressed juice bar’s very own store-within-a-store. See also:…
For a long time, the website of Gravity Brewlab read “coming soon”, but now its suds are finally here. Miami’s latest brewery is releasing a handful of kegs of Sunshine State of Mind in preparation for the Miami market next month. Gravity Brewlab is the latest to join the ranks…
The countdown to 2014 has officially begun, and in t-minus three days you’ll be trying to fit a dozen grapes in your mouth in hope that 2015 will be filled with luck and prosperity. But the year isn’t over just yet — there’re still a few meals left. Better make…
Here’s the scenario. You wake up New Year’s Day sometime in the late morning after a long, fun evening of champagne, fireworks, and dancing. You pop a few Tylenol to kill the dull throbbing of your hangover, but what you really need more than painkillers are eggs… and pancakes… and…
When Car�ne and Jean Zaragoza moved here from France, they found Downtown Miami lacked healthy, fresh and local dining options. 221 Cafe is their way of addressing the issue, and the couple pride themselves in offering mainly organic food from local purveyors. “We decided on this concept because this is…
Ceviche: it’s what’s for brunch at La Mar. Well, ceviche, Peruvian sushi, anticuchos, pork buns, causas, and whole grilled crispy snapper. Also: three kinds of pisco sours, lychee mimosas, Bloody Marys, and a drink called el tunki (a Peruvian concoction of barsol acholado, peach liqueur, lemon juice, and fruit punch)…
It’s the day after Christmas and many of us are headed to the mall to exchange gifts and spend holiday cash. If you’re still hankering for a wee bit of holiday spirit, this weekend is filled with all sorts of crazy festivities. From parades filled with Rick Scott look-alikes to…
Tonight is date night and you haven’t any plans. Not to fear, Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour is here. Before you put your wallet away and wince with resentment, hear us out. Ritz-Carlton has added a new property to its Florida portfolio, clocking in the Sunshine State luxury resort count at 10…
Think beyond the fruit-forward tropical drinks and the tomato in your Bloody Mary. There are a variety of vegetable-based cocktails to sip on in Miami. Forget juicing and get more creative (and boozy!) on how to get more vegetables in your diet for 2015. See also: Hold the Sugar: Savory…
Scott Conant is a man of many talents. Chef, TV personality, cookbook author, and father. But also: Santa Claus. The father of two girls acquired his first Santa suit a few years ago, which he now keeps in tow for Christmas. “When I put it on last year, my wife…
Today is Christmas, which means you’re celebrating one way or another. If you’re anything like me, you spent your childhood (and a good portion of your adult life) wondering whether your family Christmas was unconventional or just plain weird. In Spain, Christmas always consisted of pata negra ham, grilled langoustines,…
Nothing says holiday season like expanding waistlines. Despite our best efforts, December sees many of us falling into the trap of too much egg nog and not enough exercise. But how can we survive holiday parties and gut-busting dinners without packing on the pounds? DeliverLean and DL revAMP Detox Specialist…
Debuting in January 2015 on Miami Beach is the already established modern Japanese cuisine of SOHO Bay. Importing more than fifteen years of sushi and sashimi-making tradition from its eight locations in Brazil, this waterfront restaurant will create a huge splash on Miami Beach…
It’s the holiday season and that means parties, get-togethers with friends, and the real possibility of having one too many egg nogs then getting in your car. For many, that means drinking and driving, especially given Miami’s not-so-great mass transit system. But before you get behind the wheel, you should…
If the fact that Christmas is a mere two days away is freaking you out, relax. Forget your troubles, stay away from the mall, and head to your nearest liquor store where’s there’s a gift for nearly everyone on your list at just about every price point. In this wonderland…
We all know we *should* eat local, shop local and spend our money with local purveyors whenever possible. Some people, however, take this civic duty more seriously than others, refusing to sample your mouthwatering Christmas cookies unless the flour was milled within a 100-mile radius. For these locavores in your…
Christmas is a few days away and, while Santa might want cookies and milk, you deserve a cocktail. After all the shopping is done and the tree is trimmed, it’s time to have a festive cocktail. These drinks are flavored with chocolate, candy canes, and orange for festive flavors –…
If there’s one thing I learned during my walk-through of the now-open Corsair at Turnberry Isle Resort & Spa, it’s that when Scott Conant asks if you’re hungry, you say yes (even if you’ve just eaten a full plate of paella). And then, when he makes you short rib lasagna…
Looking for the perfect dish to make ahead of Christmas Eve? Creating a mouthwatering dish beforehand spares you the hard labor in the kitchen, allowing you to enjoy the night before Christmas. Chef Aaron Brooks of the Four Seasons’ Edge Steak & Bar recommends a savory lamb dish that can…
Although Samba Brands Management has yet to officially confirm any details, Duck & Waffle, the London restaurant that takes British pub food and elevates it with modern, gourmet twists, is coming to Miami. When Duck & Waffle opens across the pond in the Magic City, the restaurant will share space…
Hard to believe that this week is Christmas already and that in less than 10 days, 2014 will be over. You have but a few days left to make the most of your meals for the year. Why not squeeze in some French eats while you shop for the gifts…
Come February, when the South Beach Wine & Food Festival hits our velvety sands for the 14th year, a lot of money will be raised for Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality. And there will be one particular FIU graduate student eager to get his hands on the goody…
