The beef tongue arrives raw and slivered, its flesh marbled with strips of fat. You cook it on a wire grate over charcoal, which burns crimson in a pit on your table. In seconds, the meat turns from pink and slick to charred and shriveled. “It’s too hot,” exclaims the…
Cruising down West Dixie Highway in North Miami, you can smell the smoky aroma of barbecue. Roll down the window and your nose will lead you straight to Bo Leg’s BBQ at its new location. (It moved there a few months ago.) At this restaurant, choose from offerings like barbecued…
Greek cuisine is amazing when done right. If you’ve been to the Greek islands, you know it’s all about using fresh, local ingredients — like seafood taken from the Mediterranean, fresh-pressed olive oil, and local produce — and making simple food beautiful. Unfortunately, many Greek restaurants in the United States…
1826 Restaurant, a South Beach spot helmed by acclaimed chef Danny Grant, will open its doors on Collins Avenue in early 2014. The restaurant describes its cuisine as contemporary American — a category that sounds a lot like other places in town. So how will it set itself apart? “Contemporary…
When the term “beer geek” is used, it’s more than likely referring to people like Robert Billany and Danny Argudin of the Miami Area Society of Homebrewers. Argudin, who’s also part of the startup Sexy Llama Brewing, and Billany are now also professional beer judges. They earned their new credentials…
Craft, much like artisanal, is a word frequently bastardized. Every Tom, Dick and corporate brand is trying to worm their way into this trendy niche. But truly, craft spirits are the best of the best. Small-batch blends are well worth choosing over Absolut or Jose Cuervo. And teaching the public…
There’s no food term more cliched than “hidden gem.” I’m over it and so is everyone else. But sometimes, the shoe just fits. And I can’t help but put Coral Gables’ Yuga in this particular category. It fits the bill all the way around. It’s not for lack of press…
After a week and a half of revelry, Halloween is officially over. We’re plagued with post-party depression, a wicked sugar crash, and one hell of a headache. Why aren’t hangover holidays a thing? WHY? But at least it’s Friday. Which means there are just a few more hours until sweet…
Last year, one of Art Basel’s biggest hits was nowhere near the beach. Instead, it was a pop-up bar selling Florida brews and smoked meats to Wynwood revelers. And for the second year in a row, the popular Basel Biergarten is back. Come December 5, they’ll be setting up shop…
Here we go… The official end of hurricane season, the start of cooler weather, and an influx of restaurants opening in Miami. With tourist season and Art Basel coming down the pipeline sooner than we realize, restaurants are clamoring to finish that paint job, install those burners, and open the…
J. Wakefield Brewing announced yesterday that it now has a place to call home. The brewery will be located in Wynwood. This is the third brewery confirmed in the district in less than two months. Wynwood will soon be a concrete jungle of vibrant graffiti art with a river of…
Hungover from last night? Indulged in too much candy corn and vodka? Well, you better get it together. The Halloween party isn’t over yet. Baru Urbano Midtown is open and they’re celebrating the holiday for two extra days. See also: Ricochet Miami Closed, Sold to Owners of Baru Urbano…
South Florida’s homegrown the Cheese Course chain is growing. The cheese and sammy shop just opened their newest outpost in downtown Miami, so cube-dwellers and starving artists can choose from 150 artisanal cheeses when a craving strikes. The new locale joins locations in Pinecrest, Aventura, Midtown, and Weston. The dairy-focused…
After four years of flip nights, red headed sluts (the shot, duh), and U2 cover bands — Brickell Irish Pub is closing its doors. This massive bar/eatery is going out in a blaze of glory with a “Last Call Closing Party” this Saturday night. See also: The Hoxton in Brickell…
For the second year in a row, the Luckyrice Festival is making its way to Miami with Eastern-inspired food, cocktails, and jaw-dropping decor. This unique soiree will feature edible creations by 30 big-name chefs, mixologists, and eateries including Masaharu Morimoto, Restaurant Michael Schwartz, and Juvia, among others. They’ll dish up…
Miami, you take food fusions to a whole other level. You have pastelito hamburgers, sweet plantain ice cream, and Chinese bao buns stuffed with lech�n asado. But you’re even crazier when it comes to sushi. What follows are the top ten wackiest sushi rolls in Miami. In this list, you’ll…
The Federal Food Drink & Provision’s chef Cesar Zapata is known for getting creative when it comes to recipes, so who better than him to ask for a creepy recipe that we can serve at our Halloween party this year. We gave him three basic criteria: It had to look…
Day of the dead, or D�a de los Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday that lasts a total of three days — from October 31 to November 2. It’s all about hanging out with friends and family, enjoying good food and colorful decorations, and remembering those that have passed…
South Beach has never looked as good as it does this sun-drenched afternoon. You’re sitting beneath the sea grape tree at Restaurant Michael Schwartz and watching two dudes play catch with a foam football in the Raleigh Hotel pool. Children romp in the water and beg their parents for more…
Sam Gorenstein sticks to what he knows. At My Ceviche, he serves pristine local fish in burritos, tacos, and even quinoa bowls. When he goes out to eat, the Colombian-born chef doesn’t venture too far from his roots. He clings to seafood and Latin American eats. Here, in his own…
I’ve always wanted to try one of those meal plan services. After all, the thought of coming home to find something waiting that doesn’t have chemicals or tons of added sodium sounds extremely appealing. Trouble is that most of the meal plans out there involve eating beef and pork and…
Ever wonder how you stack up against your fellow foodies? Zagat has just released a whole host of juicy data and food-related tidbits about Miamians, and the results are pretty telling. The info is the result of a recent dining trends survey. The Zagat team (partnered with Google) questioned local…
