For most people today kicks off a three-day work week. It will be followed by a five-day weekend filled with nonstop eating and drinking. If you haven’t yet figured out what you’ll be contributing to the Thanksgiving feast, we’ve got you covered. From a Waldorf salad recipe courtesy of Cesar…
Alberto Cabrera is a big fan of the sandwich. That’s why his Little Bread Sandwich Company, which opens in Little Havana tomorrow, is a project the chef has been wanting to do for a long time. The question, of course, is how can you stamp your identity on something as…
FIU’s South Florida Brewfest comes to the university’s Chaplin School of Hospitality this Saturday, November 22 and, although South Florida has a host of beer-related events (including Miami New Times’ own Brew at the Zoo), FIU’s is markedly different. The festival, now in its third year, started as a way…
Everyone knows you should eat the rainbow, but it’s not always easy to choose tomatoes and kale over cheese and pasta. Comfort foods feel so, well, comfortable. But as it turns out, the stuff you grow in a garden may actually make you happier than the alternative. A recent study…
This past October 4, ten people were hurt when a Toyota Camry careened onto the sidewalk and plowed through Lemoni Caf�’s unlicensed outdoor seating area on NE Second Avenuein Buena Vista. According to a lawsuit filed November 17, three of the victims are suing the restaurant, as well as 3G…
Nothing says a Friday night quite like getting waitstaff to help you with a plastic bib as you begin to break open crab legs, decadently dip them in drawn butter and watch as dancers hit the top of the bar and sway to “All About the Bass.” This may sound…
Everyone’s favorite gastropub, Pubbelly, is turning four this Sunday. To celebrate, the Sunset Harbour restaurant is inviting in Brad Kilgore for a special celebratory brunch that includes bacon jam, a Thanksgiving-style Benedict, and duck confit French toast. And because it wouldn’t be a celebration without booze, bottomless mimosas, bloody marys,…
If you’re looking for a nice, peaceful weekend to catch up on chores before the family comes down from the Northeast to thaw out and eat turkey, forget it! There are simply too many tempting options not to get out and enjoy Miami. Plus, there’s something for everyone — like…
Fabio Viviani, the Italian-born chef who won America’s heart on Top Chef, is taking Miami by storm. First, the talented toque opened Siena Tavern in South Beach. The restaurant, a sister of the original Siena Tavern in Chicago, serves Viviani’s takes on classic Italian cuisine, with many dishes originating in…
Mignonette, Danny Serfer and Ryan Roman’s ode to shellfish, introduces a “f**king fancy” brunch, starting this weekend. See also: Danny Serfer’s Mignonette Is Edgewater’s Pearl…
Looks like there’s been another Bourdain sighting in Miami. Last afternoon, Anthony Bourdain was spotted at Oolite Restaurant and Bar, where he filmed a segment of CNN’s Parts Unknown with rock legend and Miami resident Iggy Pop. See also: Bourdain Caught Filming in Miami…
Coyo Taco, the soon-to-open Wynwood taqueria, is serious about its cuisine. The small Mexican eatery, located next door to Panther Coffee, has tapped Scott Linquist as its executive chef. See also: Coyo Taco: Mexican Street Food and Margaritas Coming to Wynwood in November…
A brewery, seminars, and beer — sounds like college, right? It is. The South Florida BrewFest this Saturday at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality, except there’s no entrance exam. If that doesn’t sound enticing enough, then how about learning about the business of craft beer from some of the state’s…
Despite the number of Northeastern transplants in Miami, the choice in Miami diners is slim. They are places to get a pizza burger, super crispy French fries hidden under a mound of greasy industrial cheese, or a solid plate of hash browns and over-easy eggs. A few are sprinkled across…
Like most of the country, Josh Marcus loves pizza. So much so that he’s dedicated Thursday nights to flipping dough and topping it with exotic ingredients at his Surfside delicatessen, Josh’s Deli. The ingredients at hand are goat, eel and pig’s feet. And the dough is a special combination of…
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and you’re up at 4 a.m. to put the turkey in the oven and peel ten pounds of potatoes. Between baking, cooking, and cleaning, you’re stressed out long before Uncle Al arrives to tell you the turkey is dry, again. Who needs that crap? There’s a much…
Miami foodies, be on the lookout! If you’re dining out in the next few days and spot a thin, silver-haired gent who looks familiar, chances are it’s intrepid chef/writer/television host Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain is in Miami filming, which means we likely have a South Florida Parts Unknown episode to look…
If you’ve ever wanted to break into show business, this is your lucky day. The Rusty Pelican and Whiskey Joe’s are filming some updated videos for their websites, and they’re looking for people to portray happy diners. In exchange for your time, you’ll be wined and dined…
There’s no question that grain-meat maker Field Roast is one of the superstars in the meatless market. The Seattle-based company (with a distribution center in Miami) has made major waves, earning nods from Ellen Degeneres, the New York Times, Saveur, and others. Its products (sold at Whole Foods, Milam’s Market,…
On December 9, rain or shine, Miami will become the 14th American city to host a D�ner en Blanc. Picture this: A thousand people dressed in head-to-toe white will be transported to an unknown landmark location where they will dine and drink to live music. Afterward, they’ll dance and socialize…
If the movie Chef taught us anything, it’s that every chef yearns for the creative freedom to run a kitchen. The film also predicted the next trend in the food industry, at least in Miami: food bloggers partnering with chefs for their first solo endeavor. Blue Collar’s Danny Serfer opened…
Since winning the fan favorite title on Top Chef, Nina Compton’s been on the move. The talented toque, who resigned her position as chef de cuisine of Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami Beach in June, has been traveling, racking up experiences, and, hopefully, recipes. Stops on the Compton world tour have…
