To the novice, all Latin cuisines might seem similar. Rice, beans, plantains — that’s all there is to it, right? Wrong. To the expert, it is extremely evident that the spices, combinations, and, yes, even ingredients, differ from one country to the next. For example, Peru prefers its huge kernels…
Ten years ago, you might not have known what chipotle was, but practically every casual eatery in town now serves chipotle mayo or some item featuring the flavor in one incarnation or another. Chipotle — made from ripe smoked jalape�o peppers — made its way into American restaurants and grocery…
If you think your resolution to eat healthfully in 2014 means snacking on bland food at home, think again. Mi Vida Caf� adds some serious flavor to vegan food and serves it in a charming caf�. The restaurant welcomes you with a cute courtyard and tables leading the way to…
Sure, New Year’s Eve has come and gone, but the big holiday week is still in full swing — along with megatraffic on the causeways leading to Miami Beach. Our suggestion is simple: Let snowbirds enjoy the beach for a few days more while you party in Coral Gables this…
The year is promising to be a great one for the Miami restaurant scene, with dozens of new restaurants offering everything from Thai street food (NaiYaRa) to French bistro fare with a twist (L’Echon Brasserie). One of the first restaurants to welcome in the baby new year is Latin Burger…
Many folks feel about brunch as they do about Italian food: if you’re going to spend money eating it at a restaurant, it ought to surpass whatever you could whip up at home. Unfair as that idea might be, the brunch bar is set intrinsically high and it’s even higher…
Rum lovers rejoice for the new year, because the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival is returning with a new name and an exciting new addition. The Miami Rum Festival will take place Friday April 25 – Sunday, April 27, at the Doubletree Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center. The event will feature…
For Miami, Nuevo Latino cuisine is a comfort food of sorts. Chefs take the ingredients we know — the stuff we grew up on — and cook them in ways that would make our mamas proud. Once mashed into our baby food, malanga is now deep-fried, shaped into shells, and…
This year, father-and-son team Luis G. and Luis C. Brignoni debuted the first craft brewery in Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company. Here, in their own words, are their favorite spots for drinking suds around town. 1. The Butcher Shop: “It’s an all-in-one in Wynwood: a restaurant, shop, and beer garden. The…
Remember that time when Greg Koch from Stone Brewing came to Miami in November? It turns out he liked the Magic City so much that he wants to do a collaboration brew with Jonathan Wakefield from J. Wakefield Brewing Company. Wakefield will fly out to San Diego shortly after the…
This year, father-and-son team Luis G. and Luis C. Brignoni debuted the first craft brewery in Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company. Here, in their own words, are their favorite spots for drinking suds around town. See also: In 2013, Miami’s Food Scene Finally Blossomed…
Goodbye 2013, hello 2014. If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through yet another New Year’s eve and are probably enjoying a nice cleansing juice after a five mile run (let’s see how long this healthy resolution will last). In this past year, we’ve said hello to some great new…
Hotel Astor will be offering “prescriptions” alongside cocktails at its intimate New Year’s Eve bash tonight. Don’t believe us? Just ask “apotheker” Albert Trummer, who will be mixing his medicinal concoctions from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. “I found that my drinks are able to create a special mood in…
For Miami, Nuevo Latino cuisine is a comfort food of sorts. Chefs take the ingredients we know — the stuff we grew up on — and cook them in ways that would make our mamas proud. Once mashed into our baby food, malanga is now deep-fried, shaped into shells, and…
Miami’s vegan eating scene is about to get a bit bigger. The diminutive but delicious Choices Cafe in the Roads is ready to open a larger location on the Upper Eastside. The new spot will also serve beer and wine, a step up from their current locale. See also: Choices…
A fresh, new year is upon us. Time to make resolutions and plans. It’s also a good time to anticipate new restaurants about to open in Miami. And there are a bunch of them. From food trucks continuing to go brick-and-mortar like Latin Burger & Taco, to celebrity chefs staking…
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Is it to take better care of yourself or find a new job? Maybe you want to go back to school to finish that degree or pay down those credit cards…
If you ever get a sudden hankering for croquetas and caf� con leche in the middle of the night (and really, who doesn’t?), you’re in luck. Chances are you’ve visited Karla Bakery or served its pastelitos at one of your parties. Well, then, there’s good news for you: The chain,…
After living in Chilean Patagonia for 14 months, I’m convinced: lamb is a dish best served on an iron cross. The Patagonia area spans across southern Chile and Argentina and it’s a place full of wildlife and nature. There are blue-tinted glaciers, grasslands that stretch for miles, and free-roaming animals…
Much like recycling, exercising regularly, and giving up whatever your poison is, joining a CSA (community-supported agriculture) is one of those things we should do but likely haven’t. The idea is this: Pay a biweekly fee for a share size of your choice, and pick up fresh, locally grown produce…
The Miami food scene really came into its own in 2013, with local Miami chefs opening innovative restaurants and the culinary community evolving into a sophisticated and cohesive entity. It’s also been a year of drama and tragedy. In 2013, Terrazza’s executive chef, Stefano Riccioletti, was struck and killed by…
In Little Havana, a small enclave of artistry is popping up on SW 12th Avenue. A few art galleries have opened, along with a double storefront that houses a few tables and one large carnival-like sign that simply says “Beer.” This is the home of Miami Smokers, the vision of…
