Elle Taco, an organic taqueria, is set to open at Dadeland Mall’s Dining Pavilion tomorrow, September 22. The news is intriguing on many levels. First of all, it signifies that Dadeland Mall is committed to providing its shoppers with culinary experiences that range far outside the normal Auntie Annie’s and…
They say when one door closes, another one opens. That’s certainly the case for Aniece Meinhold and Cesar Zapata, the co-owners of Phuc Yea, which opened September 1 at 7100 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami’s trendy MiMo District. Meinhold and Zapata had just closed their other restaurant, The Fed (formerly The Federal…
It’s been nearly a year since the Salty Donut captured the hearts and bellies of Miami. Now, they’re attracting more than just our city’s locals and tourists. Last Wednesday, Sept. 14, the craft doughnut shop took home first place on the Cooking Channel’s Sugar Showdown. This weekend, their winning doughnut will be…
Looking to plan your next trip to Italy? Just ask one of the enthusiastic waiters at Sapore di Mare, Italian for “Taste of the Sea,” for recommendations. With the exception of one international trainee, every staff member at the quaint Coconut Grove eatery hails from Italia. “Tell them Angelo sent…
Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe is one of the oldest food institutions in Miami Beach with its original owners breaking ground back in 1945. Since then a lot has changed including Epicure’s ownership. Jason Starkman took over the operation in 1998 and updated the gourmet shop back in 2011. His…
The kitchen can be magnetic place for your average couch potato or cubicle creature. The heat, the noise, and the instant satisfaction seem a galaxy away from answering emails and suffering through dull meetings. But like everything glamorized for television the harsh reality is glazed over or even worse wholly…
Miamians love their meat, and with the opening of Atlas Meat-Free Deli, even vegans will be able to satisfy those carnivorous cravings. The plant-based purveyor of slices meats, cheeses, and other delicatessen-style fare will open its doors in early 2017 in the Little River District, at 98 NE 79th St. Founded by…
With just a few weeks left of Miami Spice, it’s time to up the game and get in as many restaurants as you can. The program, which lasts until the end of September, features over 240 Miami restaurants offering three course lunches for $23 and three-course dinners for $39. That’s…
You know what they say about third times, and for its charming triennial edition, Seed Food and Wine Festival is upping the ante. The sexy, plant-based soiree is bringing its A-game this year, with a lineup that includes a blogger’s summit; a roster of new celebrity chefs and influencers; and…
Two years ago, the Seven Dials quietly opened on a residential side street in Coral Gables. It didn’t take long for the quaint gastropub , helmed by London-born chef/owner Andrew Gilbert, to become a neighborhood gem. The locale is finally jumping on the brunch bandwagon, opening its doors Sunday late morning to offer the weekend meal…
There’s no denying energy drinks have earned a bad rep. They contain too much sugar, use synthetic caffeine, and taste like cough syrup are just some of the things consumers and experts have said about products like Red Bull. But according to Zach Grossman, 28, energy drinks can actually be…
The Shops at Merrick Park received a tasty addition with the opening of 320 Gastrolounge, a Latin-Asian fusion eatery with late-night live music programming. The restaurant, tucked inside Coral Gables’ outdoor shopping center, describes itself as “from Miami, for Miami,” a concept our burgeoning culinary landscape has long needed, according to owner/chef Juan Aguero, who…
It’s noon in downtown Miami and there’s a line of business professionals at Clove Mediterranean Kitchen (195 SE 3rd Ave.). But don’t worry, the folks behind this month old fast-casual spot are experienced and in no time you’ll be at the counter ordering your custom bowl, salad or pita wrap ($7.95 and…
Stephen Starr is expanding his Miami Beach empire with the announcement of yet another restaurant. This time, the restaurateur is collaborating with chef Justin Smillie to bring New York City’s Upland to South Beach. The restaurant, located at 49 Collins Ave., is scheduled to open fall 2016, featuring California-inspired cuisine in…
Mediterranean fare is drifting to the Miami River — complete with gondolas. A former, long standing fish market will become a 200 seated Greek restaurant called Kiki on the River at 450 NW South River Dr. The restaurant, expected to open early October, is a partnership between Opium Group founder Roman Jones, former…
Two years after opening, Via Emilia 9, a quaint Northern Italian-inspired eatery in South Beach, received a significant makeover. Now, the restaurant features more than quality Italian eats. Find an open kitchen, a myriad of new Italian imports, an eat-in bar, and a pasta making station, transforming age-old dinner into a true Italian…
The question isn’t whether to order a Chongqing hot pot at North Miami Beach’s year-old CY Chinese Restaurant. You must. No, the real quandary is what you will ask for inside it. Chef and owner Yang Xian Guang suggests beef tripe, gelatinous pork blood cakes, and fat-ribboned slices of lamb,…
BarMeli, the intimate Mediterranean wine and tapas bar is moving to new digs. The restaurant, which currently shares a strip mall with a personal trainer and a hair extension salon on 79th Street, is moving to its new home at 6925 Biscayne Blvd., formerly the home to Michelle Bernstein’s Michy’s…
Tomas Strulovic always planned to sell sandwiches out of his quaint, whitewashed bakery, but since opening in 2014 the space where they’d be assembled has sat dormant. No more. About a month ago his True Loaf bakery began offering a handful of them Thursdays through Sundays. This past weekend five…
With the fencing down and the construction tarps finally removed from Paulie Gee’s at 8001 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami’s burgeoning Biscayne Corridor, owner Jason Weisberg can now rest easily. The long-awaited pizzeria, the first franchise of the Brooklyn-based restaurant in the Southeast, opened last Friday with a packed dining room and…
If you’re falling asleep at 2 p.m. and getting the shakes right before bed, maybe it’s time to tone down your six-cafecitos-a-day addiction. Enter Raw Republic, your new home for clean living. The juicery just opened a second location in North Miami Beach, so you can pop in for a…
It’s been two months since Vagabond Restaurant & Bar ditched its menu, hired a new chef, and swapped the word “restaurant” to “kitchen” in its tagline. With a new identity, the swank MiMo eatery decided it was time to launch everyone’s favorite meal: Brunch. With executive chef Robert Dubois at the helm…
