Cuban Crackers: From Columbus to Hialeah

A blast of heat greets everyone who steps onto the floor of Gilda Industries Inc.’s factory at 2525 W. Fourth Ave. in Hialeah. Overhead, tens of thousands of crackers, otherwise known as galletas and not to be confused with the sweeter cookies of a similar name, zip by on conveyor…

Gaijin Izakaya by Cake Has Closed

Gaijin Izakaya by Cake has quietly closed. The Japanese-style gastropub, where chef Phuket “Cake” Thongsodchaveondee served sushi and hot dishes, was open just shy of a year.

April 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

April can best be described as the month of healthy eating in South Florida.Jackson Hall opened with six health conscious concepts, while Vegan Fine Foods offers an entire marketplace of plant-based goods.Other notable openings include Chotto Matte on Miami Beach and Malibu Farm at the Eden Roc. In May, look forward to the opening of Stephen Starr’s El Vez and Tap 42’s largest location, at Aventura Mall.

Miami’s Five Best Outdoor Brunches

Boasting patios, gardens, piers, and courtyards, many of Miami’s favorite brunch spots offer alfresco dining. Before the sweltering heat returns, lounge outside this weekend with carbonara fries, jamón serrano croquetas, and tableside growlers of local beer. Grab your fanciest hat and largest shades — these are the five best brunch spots to relish the remainder of springtime in Miami.

The Five Best Places for Stone Crabs Before Season Ends

Florida stone crab season will come to a close May 15. The good news is there’s still time to get your hands on some of those sweet, sweet claws. Whether you’re cracking crustaceans at Monty’s or sucking down shellfish alongside Joe’s famous key lime pie, these spots will leave you full till October. (Please note that stone crab prices can fluctuate.)

Miami’s New Wave of Ice Cream Offers Exotic Flavors

Inside a light-pink ice-cream shop in Wynwood, an Electro Freeze machine rumbles and a yellowish cream made with vanilla bean, passionfruit, and ají amarillo erupts from the spout. Nearby, stored in a cooler set to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, are other creative frozen flavors, such as raspberry-wasabi, salted caramel and black…