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…
Dewey LoSasso’ appointment as culinary director at Schnebly Redland’s Winery is the culmination of years of friendship. The chef, who has worked at kitchens such as the Forge and his own North 110, says he and winery founder Peter Schnebly have been toying with the idea of working together for…
Come Christmas, Venezuelans the world over will be indulging in the undeniably delicious tradition known as pan de jam�n. The ham and olive bread is a sweet and savory holiday staple. But why should vegans or folks with food allergies be deprived of this meaty treat? Thanks to Bunnie Cakes,…
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it’s time to nail down that dinner menu if you don’t want to be poring through Pinterest when you should be opening presents. And in the name of feeding your guests something healthier than cream pies or ice cream sundaes, nutrient rich…
The much-anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel at Eden Roc Miami Beach is coming along, with further information being released by Nobu Hospitality. The project, a partnership among chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, will open in 2015 as part of a multimillion-dollar vision to…
Remember the Mad Men episode in which Don Draper travels to California and tries on another life — one filled with banana-leaf lawn chairs and retro vintage pool homes? Walk into Seagrape, Michelle Bernstein’s restaurant at the newly renovated Thompson Hotel, and you’ll feel like you’re in the California of…
The 28-year-old chef and owner of Cake Thai Kitchen, Phuket Thongsodchaveondee, learned to cook at his father’s hotel in the idyllic southern Thai beach town for which he’s named. “This is just street food, something Thai people would eat quickly on the way to somewhere,” he says…
Christmas is almost here and you’re probably at your wit’s end from weeks of shopping, eggnog, and Mariah Carey singing All I Want for Christmas is You. Take a break from the madness! Flee the mall and meet your friends for brunch, a classic cocktail (made to order), or a…
There’s not exactly a shortage of brunches in this town. There is, however, a shortage of Mexican brunches, especially those with unlimited carnitas tacos and mole. Enter Porfirio’s, the upscale Mexican restaurant perched on South of Fifth. Porfirio’s introduced brunch about a month ago, and while the idea of never-ending…
Open up a holiday cookbook, and eggs feature prominently in most recipes. Cookies, cakes, pies — you name it, it’s got an egg in it. Eggless eaters are often left struggling for substitutions. But switching out the eggs is getting easier than ever, with new products hitting the market and…
Growing up in Brooklyn, my parents had a bar. Purchased through the Macy’s catalog, it was a small octagon end table that opened up into a place to store bottles and glasses. Though they were quite proud of their swanky addition to the avocado green sofa they had purchased the…
Like pumpkin is to fall, eggnog is to winter. The rich, traditional Christmas treat is everywhere for the next couple weeks. But for non-dairy drinkers, the cream and eggs mean it’s out of the question. TCBY, however, has a vegan alternative. Almond Nog Fro-Yo is now available in select stores,…
Christmas is almost upon us. It’s usually one of the few days out of the year that even restaurants close to allow employees time with family and friends. But, since we’re in a major city, there are still a host of establishments that remain open to feed hungry tourists (and…
Somewhere between the buns and beef, the magic of a burger happens. Bite in and you have a complete meal and a piece of Americana between your fingertips. Miami has all kinds of crazy patty varieties, with salmon, turkey, and shroom burgers. And like everyone else, we have named the…
Shaquille O’Neal (or Shaq, as the world knows him) is many things. Shaq Fu is a basketball great, a movie star, even a part-time law enforcement officer. Now, the larger-than-life personality can add two more “occupations” to his extensive resume: Easy Bake Oven chef and Shaq-A-Claus. See also: Officer Shaq:…
So you’re throwing a holiday party but want to serve something other than store bought tonic and gin or vodka. How about a fruity and refreshing handcrafted pitcher of booze that will have everyone wondering if you picked up a side job as a mixologist? The drink we’re referring to…
Walk into Pascal Oudin’s Brasserie Central and you just might feel like you’re in Paris rather than in Merrick Park. The intimate eatery exudes the warmth and charm of the traditional French Bistro, especially if you sit at the communal table or snag a minute two-top in the back corner…
Picture this: you’re taking in breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay whilst sipping on a roasted rosemary old fashioned and cutting into a char-grilled 24-ounce Neinam Ranch grass-fed ribeye that’s been char-grilled to the point of perfection. Sounds nice, eh? Keep picturing it till January when La Savina Caf� & Grill…
Ralph Pagano, owner of Naked Taco, the South Beach Mexican restaurant with a party vibe and chef-driven food, is opening Naked Lunch at the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park. The restaurant, a combination deli and diner, will open some time in the end of January 2015 and…
Ted’s at YoungArts, the artistic and culinary collaboration between the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) and Starr Restaurants Catering Group, soft opens today, December 17, in Miami’s YoungArts tower building. Dubbed an “intimate cultural lounge and eatery,” the space allows guests to try unique dishes while experiencing visual and performing arts…
On Saturday I woke up bright and early at to make it to the first installment of Azul’s interactive cooking class series. While 9:30 a.m. seemed a bit too early, welcoming pastries and French-inspired sangria made my morning grouchiness vanish almost instantly. To go with the holiday-focused theme, executive chef…
