Time stops when Antonio Bachour steps into his Brickell bakery. It’s just before 9 a.m., and the din of construction and rush-hour traffic is audible even inside. A line of leggy, pencil-skirted women and suited men with strong jaws and pocket squares stretches across the dining room, past the ivory,…
September is traditionally a slow month for restaurants in Miami. Despite a Zika scare, however, Miami restaurants held their own — possibly due to Miami Spice, Wynwood’s Love for Locals campaign as promotional boosts. Thankfully, the month’s openings were robust and closings were nil. Notable openings include two long-awaited eateries…
Miami isn’t just good at raising real estate prices. The Magic City will also happily raise the number on your waistline with a plenitude of dazzling desserts too good to pass up at the end—or beginning—of each meal. But there are some sweet treats that stand taller than the rest…
It’s safe to say that Miami had a rough summer. Between an insane heat index and the threat of Zika looming over Wynwood and South Beach, not many restaurants opened during our historical slow months. In September, however, Miami started to come back from its doldrums. Wynwood is alive and…
This fall, when you order a coffee and a bagel, you might have a really good reason to smile. Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem is opening a Starbucks and an Einstein Bros. Bagels at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s campus this fall. The beloved forward and team captain just made the announcement today that…
In July, chef Alex Chang departed from Vagabond Restaurant & Bar, with the restaurant rebranding itself as Vagabond Kitchen & Bar. Chang went on to consult at River Yacht Club for its rotating chef program. Now, the driven 27 year old Chef is already working on a new project and…
Nicknamed the “City Beautiful,” Coral Gables is one of South Florida’s oldest and most historic areas, making it a pro at offering great Sunday brunches. Known for its lush, tree-lined avenues; mighty, opulent buildings; winding roadways; and lots of green space, the city is celebrated for its diverse culinary landscape too…
If words like Nikkei and Chifa don’t readily appear in your daily culinary lexicon, don’t worry – they will soon. Arjun Waney, the acclaimed restaurateur behind Miami hotspots like Zuma, Coya, and other projects set to open next year, is set to reveal his latest project, DOA (pronounced ), this…
The sweet smell of freshly-brewed coffee and the strong, rich aftertaste that follows is what keeps many of us strong enough to take on the day. But java lovers know Miami — compared to other cities and regions — isn’t always the best place to snag a quality cup of…
It’s been almost a year since Velvet Creme, an iconic Miami doughnut shop, announced its reopening after a 15 year hiatus. On September 28, Miami’s first doughnut shop confirmed it is still in the process of reviving its age-old brand. But now, its location will be housed at 1555 SW 8th Street…
This past March 19, Will Orellana was on top of the world as he kissed his fiance, Tara Banks, goodbye before setting out on his usual cycling expedition. Orellana and Banks were expecting their first child, having celebrated their baby shower, catered by their good friends, Janine Booth and Jeff…
This year marked the second time Ferran Adrià, often called the world’s greatest chef after more than two decades leading Spain’s wildly creative elBulli, visited Miami for a gastronomy congress hosted by Barcelona-based brewery Estrella Damm. Yet his much anticipated, hour long talk left many looks bored. Eyes darted back…
When Stephen Starr and chef Justin Smillie bring New York City’s Upland to South Beach this fall (49 Collins Ave.), Miamians will be able to enjoy the chef’s seasonal, California cuisine. The New York iteration of the restaurant was highly recommended in a two-star review by New York Times’ Pete Wells, who…
It’s hard to believe but fall is upon us and Miamians are already carving their pumpkins in anticipation of a new season. Sure. summer was tough with 90-something degree days filled with humidity and the threat of Zika. But there’s one thing we’ll miss when September draws to a close:…
PokeBao, a new fast-casual restaurant specializing in poke bowls and bao buns, is opening in Coral Gables this fall. The idea is the brainchild of chef/owner Daniel Bouza. Bouza, by the way, knows his poke, having experienced it firsthand while working at Nobu Lana’i in Lana’i City, HI. The chef,…
At Lettuce & Tomato, a hill of sprouts tops a seared cut of corvina. A mélange of quinoa blended with warm slow-cooked mushrooms, piquillo peppers, and red onion lies below, dazzled with a homemade citrus sauce boasting a sweet and sour tang. “I like to see something green and fresh…
Brunch is Miami’s most important meal of the week. Traditionally served on Sundays (though many restaurant offer a Saturday meal, as well), it’s the time to gather with friends over eggs and pancakes. It’s also one of the few acceptable times to day drink. So get the squad together and…
When the Miami Dolphins take to the field this Sunday at their newly anointed Hard Rock Stadium, their focus will be on defeating the 0-2 Cleveland Browns. Football fans, however, will find many new things to see, do, and taste at this newly renovated home of the ‘Fins. President and…
One of the oldest locales in Coconut Grove is finally feeding into Miami’s brunch craze. Taurus Beer & Whiskey House, known for its selection of more than 100 whiskies and late-night bar bites, is joining a smattering of other Grove restaurants, like Glass and Vine, Greenstreet, and Ariete, which offer brunch spreads…
Chef Jorgie Ramos is at it again with the opening of Barley, an American Brasserie at Downtown Dadeland (8945 SW 72 Place) on September 27. The 2,300 square foot restaurant will serve rustic American comfort food with Latin and Asian influences. Barley will also feature a raw bar and a Sunday brunch…
Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin might be one of Miami’s most prolific chefs. With restaurants that range from Asian-inspired to classic American, Mendin has excelled at working with a wide range of flavors. For his efforts, Mendin has been nominated for “Best Chef South” by the James Beard Foundation for five consecutive years…
Like a traditional gastropub, Soul will be all about indulgent comfort food, excellent liquid refreshments — and a chill, comfortable atmosphere. But at this spiritually-inspired spot, there’s no meat on the menu. The eatery, opening its doors at 1801 West Avenue (in Sunset Harbour) this fall, will offer plant-based comfort food,…
