With cooler temperatures, Miami is waking up from the summer doldrums. As the city prepares for upcoming festivals, Art Basel, and the yearly onslaught of vacationers, restaurants are also gearing up. This month, two Miami icons reopened for the season: Joe’s Stone Crab returned for its 105th year, and Knaus…
As the #MeToo movement’s momentum gives many at the heights of the restaurant world their long-delayed comeuppance, the industry continues to grapple with the unequal representation of women in the upper echelons of kitchens or the media.
In South Florida, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of Andres Gomez who court documents say is visually impaired. The lawsuits demand eateries, hotels and municipalities enhance their websites with audiovisual plug-ins that give disabled users the same experiences as those without a handicap.
Late last month the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved changes to its shrimping rules allowing fisherman to keep crustaceans alive for sale to growing in lucrative markets in major American cities. Previously, shrimp caught around the peninsula had to be killed, iced or directly frozen before being sent…
Halloween is tomorrow, but there’s still time to get your claws on some festive treats. From candy-corn-topped sundaes to pumpkin flan cheesecake, Miami’s purveyors of sweets are dishing up some spooktacular confections. Whether you’re looking for the perfect addition to your Halloween party or a gluttonous night in, there are no tricks…
Though Balans, the beloved restaurant that was a MiMo staple for years quietly closed this past week, there’s reason to rejoice. In its place at 68th and Biscayne, Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin will open La Placita some time in December.
It’s Friday afternoon, and Michelle Bernstein is taking a short break from testing recipes. She tucks her legs beneath her on the sofa in the Design District lobby that houses her eatery Crumb on Parchment, now under renovation. Her curly hair frames a gigantic smile, and her denim chef’s coat…
Imagine growing 500 heads of lettuce every week in a space smaller than your backyard. That is what sisters Lisa Merkle and Cheryl Arnold of Box Greens are doing with hydroponics. But instead of growing greens inside stationary buildings like most hydroponic farmers do, they use portable 40-by-eight-foot shipping containers that can be placed near where the produce will be consumed.
Since New Year’s Eve 2016, Charly’s Vegan Tacos has been slinging meatless versions of Mexican classics to the hungry vacationers in Tulum, Mexico. Chef Charly Garcia’s plant-based ethos is a perfect fit for the typical Tulum visitor: the stylish boho traveler that wouldn’t be caught dead among the unwashed spring-break masses in nearby Cancun.
As Dasher & Crank celebrates its first Halloween in Wynwood, the ice cream shop has launched five limited-edition Halloween flavors. Since debuting in Wynwood in April, the light-pink store with a glowing neon ice-cream-cone sign has earned a reputation for churning out exotic flavors such as raspberry wasabi and…
Take advantage of Miami’s transition into cooler months by trying a new brunch this weekend. Instead of opting for an indoor feast, consider a dining reservation outside near the ocean or on a busy patio. It’s fall, after all. From live jazz and cocktails at Three to a dog-friendly…
When Steve Santana opened his taqueria dubbed Taquiza on Collins Avenue in 2014, he put Miami at the forefront of a new era of Mexican cuisine in the American mainstream. While those who hail from Central and South America had long known and enjoyed the delights of tortillas pressed from freshly made corn dough, Santana and a handful of chefs around the country introduced the ancient technique of nixtamalization, in which dried corn is turned into soft dough, to the greater public.
Everyone knows celebrities love David Grutman’s South of Fifth plant-based paradise, Planta. Turns out regular people are big fans, too. According to OpenTable.com, the chic South Beach spot is one of America’s top 50 restaurants for vegetarians. The eatery was the only one in Miami to…
New Times‘ Tacolandia returns to Soho Studios in Wynwood November 17 with tacos for every taste.The party, presented by Goya, will offer unlimited taco samples from Miami’s favorite eateries, such as 222 Taco, Amour de Miami, Boss Burger & Brew, Cabo Flats, Doggystyle Miami Hot Dogs, K. Ramen. Burger, Lona Cocina Tequileria, Madlove, Pilo’s Street Tacos, Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar, Point Break Poke House, Rocco’s Tacos, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, Taula Fresh Mediterranean, Xochimex Cantina Grill, and Yarumba.
Sustainable, upcycled, eco-friendly fashions will be the hot ticket at Seed Food & Wine Week’s fashion show benefiting Debris Free Oceans.
Last year, after helping to start perhaps the city’s most famous dessert concept, the Salty Donut in Wynwood, Max Santiago hit the road. He opened a place in New York and consulted at some Miami restaurants. But he couldn’t forget those early days in Wynwood when people would line up around the…
Thousands of people enjoyed stone crabs and grilled oysters on the sand at this weekend’s South Beach Seafood Festival. The event, which returned for its sixth year, raised money for CI Foundation’s Eat Smart program, an effort that promotes healthy eating among Florida’s youth. More than 10,000 attendees enjoyed the weekend’s festivities.
Brunch will take on a new meaning this weekend as Pier Sixty-Six Hotel opens its doors to serve mimosas, pancakes, and eggs in the sky. The hotel’s private dining room, Pier Top, which towers 17 floors high and offers 360-degree views of downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic Ocean, will open…
Planta South Beach — the Miami outpost of David Grutman’s chic plant-based eatery — has launched a lunch menu.The celebrity-studded spot is now open daily for the midday meal in addition to nightly dinner service and weekend brunch.
It’s a hot Saturday night on Lincoln Road, and Havana 1957 is on fire. Servers dash around, diners laugh over mojitos and yucca fries, and everyone sways to the Cuban beat. “We were just walking by, and we liked the music,” Dallas vacationer José Alta says. “The music makes you feel like you’re in a different environment.” The City of Miami Beach, however, is cracking down on outdoor music on Lincoln Road, leaving guests and restaurants confused and frustrated.
Chi-Fa, a Chinese-Peruvian concept created by the folks behind SuViche Hospitality Group, has taken the place of chef Jose Mendin’s food truck, Baja Bao, at Veza Sur Brewery.
The South Beach Seafood Festival returns to the sand for the sixth year in a row, bringing some of South Florida’s most talented seafood chefs together for a variety of events, dinners, competitive cook-offs, and beachside tastings. The seafood extravaganza, dubbed “Seafood Week,” runs from Tuesday, October 16, through Saturday, October…
