Restaurants

When the death of Fidel Castro was announced by his brother Raúl, much of Miami cheered. The hated dictator who broke up families, imprisoned his own citizens, and essentially placed the island nation of Cuba into a time capsule, is finally dead at the too-ripe age of 90. This weekend, people took to the streets, and many restaurants celebrated by offering complimentary Cuba Libres to patrons. Now comes Azucar Ice Cream Company’s sweet revenge. The Calle Ocho ice-cream shop has created a new flavor to commemorate Castro’s passing: Burn in Hell, Fidel!

Fidel Castro, hated dictator of Cuba, is not immortal after all. After years of rumors of his demise, the 90 year-old’s death was announced by his brother Raul in a televised statement: “I say to the people of Cuba, with profound pain I come here to inform our people, our friends of America and the world, that today, 25 November, 2016, at 10:29 pm, died the chief commander of the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.”

Serendipity, Wynwood’s tiny artisanal ice cream shop, is making waves in Miami’s vegan movement. The store, which is always stocked with a few vegan varieties, has debuted three new flavors that are both vegan and refined sugar-free.

How one Miami entrepreneur went from a career in finance to launching a fine-chocolate company that’s approved by the Salty Donut and other popular Miami bakeries.

When the Bazaar by José Andrés opened at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, all of Miami was aflutter. The James Beard-winning restaurateur, author, and chef brought cuisine that was whimsical, creative, thoughtful, and exquisite to Miami Beach. From his liquid nitrogen caipirinhas, prepared tableside, to grilled eel tacos presented in…

Michelle Bernstein fans who lament the closure of her beloved Cena by Michy’s have reason to rejoice. The James Beard Award winner returns to Miami Beach to open two pop-up restaurants during Art Basel.

The team behind Bodega Taqueria y Tequilla, Radio Bar, and Pizza Bar have been busy. After successful openings of Ricky’s and Halves & Wholes, Menin Hospitality is debuting Bakehouse Brasserie (808 First St., Miami Beach) today, marking the group’s third restaurant launch this year.

Menin Hospitality has opened another concept right next door to its popular Bodega Taqueria y Tequilla. Ricky’s has arcade games, great cocktails, live music, and a carnival-themed menu.

Healthy-lifestyle company Juicense opened its doors in Coconut Grove (2992 McFarlane Rd.) this past summer, stocked with raw foods and cold-pressed juices. This holiday season, visit the local spot to pick up treats to add to your meal.

One of the first ideas for a planned Southeast Asian restaurant at the Setai Hotel was bento boxes. But executive sous-chef Vijayudu Veena proposed offering something from his native India instead. Thali — Hindu for “plate” — refers to a round stainless-steel platter with small bowls arranged around the rim,…

Dirt, the South Beach restaurant that specializes in clean food in a fast-casual setting, is opening a pop-up at Aventura Mall. The eatery, located on the lower level of the mall’s Nordstrom wing, will open in early December, in time for Christmas, and will remain open through the spring.

More than half a year after closing to overhaul its menu and kitchen, Brickell Chinese spot Da Tang Unique reopened last month with a more approachable, partially westernized menu.

If you’re in the mood for doughnuts and warm milk tonight, you’re in luck. Honeybee, a craft doughnut shop in South Miami, has launched Doughnuts After Dark, a nighttime doughnut-delivery operation. Every Thursday through Sunday, the shop will open for delivery service from 8 p.m. until midnight.

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, all eyes are on the turkey. After the tryptophan-induced coma wears off, the sweet cravings kick in, and it’s time for dessert. And of all the possible options, a good old-fashioned pie still reigns supreme.

More than seven years ago, before the rise of high-priced restaurants and artisanal specialty shops, a big purple house opened its doors in Wynwood to offer homestyle comfort food. Located in a 1930s building on NE 29th Street between North Miami and NE Second Avenues, Morgans Restaurant has a cultlike brunch following that’s stronger than ever.

Miami’s wildest parties don’t always happen after the sun goes down. Fooq’s, a Persian-fusion restaurant located in downtown Miami, will take over the garden at La Victoria Social Club in the Design District for a weekly brunch launching this Sunday, November 20.

With Thanksgiving one week away, this is the time of year when thoughts turn to helping others. Whether we donate a million-dollar grant or invite a neighbor to dinner, we all take part in lifting up our community.

Miami’s first artisanal cookie shop is months from opening a storefront in Little River. Cindy Lou’s Cookies, which wholesales to eateries across town, is setting up shop at 7320 NE Second Ave. The brick-and-mortar is the progeny of Cindy Kruse, a local baker with more than 25 years of pastry experience…

Thanksgiving traditionally revolves around a roast turkey at the table, but why not buck tradition and celebrate compassion this year instead? Given what a rotten 11 months it’s been for almost everyone, there’s no better time to embrace kindness than by enjoying a vegan Thanksgiving.

James Seyba, executive chef at Miam, is no longer behind the café/bistro’s muffin/doughnut hybrids and hearty lunchtime sandwiches. Seyba, who previously worked at the Broken Shaker, 27 Restaurant & Bar, and Centro Taco, left his position at the Wynwood staple earlier this month for a gig at Warsaw Coffee Company in Fort Lauderdale. He recently moved north and wanted to find a job closer to home.

Poke, a trendy Hawaiian-born seafood bowl, has made its way to Wynwood. Crazy Poke is slated to open in early 2017 on 24th Street and Second Avenue; and Ono Poke Shop is days away from opening at 23rd Street and North Miami Avenue, according to its Instagram.

It’s the time of year when white truffles, the jewels of Italy’s gastronomic crown, decorate plates at restaurants around the globe. They’re one of the most expensive foods in the world — a pound can easily fetch up to $10,000 — so delighting your palate with truffles does not come cheap.