MC Kitchen is known for its rich, upscale dinners, and power lunches. In fact, the tony Design District eatery was named one of the top ten power lunch spots by Worth Magazine. See also: MC Kitchen Is Miami’s Power Lunch Hub…
We all know the appeal of your designated stool at a bar where everybody knows your name, but the enjoyment of the perfect counter is often overlooked. When you get spectacular food coupled with a peek into the kitchen, a chat with the chef, and so much more beyond a…
Drunken Dragon opened just a few weeks ago, but already it’s one of the buzziest places in town. Located in a strip mall on a patch of Alton Road that more resembles a war-torn town than South Beach, the small restaurant is unassuming from the street. In fact, the only…
Welcome to the South Florida Brew Bus. The five-month-old beer tourism operation takes craft-beer-loving citizens on journeys to five local breweries to sample 12 to 16 ounces of beer at each stop, as well as however much they can drink on the bus. The minicoach has its own line of…
If your vegan cooking skills are limited to tossing salads and pouring soy milk on cereal, it’s time to step things up a notch. You’re a grown ass person with fully functional motor skills — surely you’re capable of more. Luckily, VeganAroma, the cozy little vegan eatery on SW Eighth…
When Melbourne transplants Teresa and Nick Sharp arrived in Miami, they soon discovered a culinary void. While Cuban tostadas, French croissants, and New York bagels run rampant, authentic Aussie eats are hard to come by. The couple decided to blend their native city’s coffee philosophy with fresh food to hatch…
When Gigi Alibhai was a child growing up in Cuba, life wasn’t too sweet. Her mother, who was a political prisoner for a time, worked at a candy factory to make ends meet for her family. Alibhai says her family was so poor she didn’t have shoes, let alone toys…
Kris Wessel is known in Miami for his �ber-local cuisine made personal by his family’s long relationship with Miami and its terra. In fact, Wessel’s new restaurant, Oolite, is named after the very foundation our city is built upon. But, though born in Miami, Wessel was raised in New Orleans,…
Last night was the kick off this summer’s session of Kitchen Collab at Tongue & Cheek. Chef Jamie DeRosa and Chef Brandon McGlamery of Luma on Park and Prato in Winter Park joined forces on one grand menu. Unlike other chef collaborations you may see, where the duo of chefs…
On Thursday, July 31, chef Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar) will face off against chef Todd Erickson (Huahua’s Taqueria and Haven) at New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. It all goes down at the Hyatt Regency Miami, where the two toques will…
Via Verdi Cucina Rustica is known for its unfussy, rustic, and delicious Italian cuisine featuring house-made pastas and sauces helmed by partner Nicola Carro. Now, those same sauces and pastas, along with a selection of wines and other small batch, local items, will be available for home when La Bottega…
With Viva Mexico, the Magic City got a taste of authentic Mexican tacos and incomparable carnitas, but what about upscale Mexican food that still has a touch of homestyle cooking? And no, Rosa Mexicano doesn’t count. Enter Porfirio’s, SoFi’s newest addition from Grupo Anderson, the guys behind the popular fiesta…
“Drive slow!” shouted several of the more than 20 passengers on a minicoach as it rolled south on I-95 past the sprawling suburbia of southern Palm Beach County. The driver looked back, smiled, and set the cruise control to 55, allowing traffic to pass unabated. Why the leisurely pace when…
About two minutes into speaking with Julia Ning, it becomes abundantly clear that her passion in life is feeding people. The Massachusetts-born Ning is no stranger to the restaurant business — her family emigrated from China in the 1920s and set up shop with an eatery in Harvard Square. Ning…
Panther Coffee is opening in Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove Grapevine posted an announcement and Leticia Pollock has confirmed the coffeehouse will open at 3407 Main Hwy., next door to Vinos in the Grove. The space already has a giant red panther logo on the windows, a clue that Panther is…
Shannon Castrec is the proverbial man behind the curtain at the Coral Gables French-themed eatery Frenchie’s Diner. Opened in 2013, this local hot spot has garnered significant praise around town for its homey take on classic French fare. Together with her husband, Gabriel, Shannon performs the herculean task of running…
Thousands of people braved the humidity and sunburn to celebrate all things mango at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s annual International Mango Festival this weekend. The festival attracts both locals and visitors obsessed with the fleshy tart/sweet fruit, who came to devour everything from mango bread to mango wine and immerse…
Oh hai, Monday — it’s you again. We were hoping this weekend was just a dream, but we woke up this morning realizing LeBron is still gone. You know what eases the pain? Booze. And food. There’s plenty of those things this week to make you forget all about Cleveland…
If you’re into mangoes, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s annual International Mango Festival is kind of a big deal. This ode to the fleshy tropical fruit is mango-mania for the general public, but the Grower’s Summit portion of the affair is exponentially more intense. The pre-festival summit brings mango growers from…
After more than a dozen years serving pastrami to South Beach night owls, tourists, and locals alike, Jerry’s Famous Deli has closed. The restaurant shuttered its doors last weekend. See also: 100 Favorite Dishes: Matzo Ball Soup at Jerry’s Deli…
“Let them eat cake.” These immortal words supposedly spoken by Marie Antoinette still live on today, but now we can take them literally. On July 14, 1789, inspired by the American revolution, the French people finally rose up against King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, stormed the Bastille, and kicked…
Congrats. You’ve made it through yet another work week and sweet, sweet freedom is a mere few hours away. There’s much to do this weekend. You could snag a freebie, sample exotic fruit, have a delicious cocktail, celebrate the full moon, or watch the World Cup. Weekend starts now! See…
