Ainsley Tsokos’ idea for Cream Parlor came to her through a dream. She scribbled the blueprints of her shop on a piece of paper, the name, concept, and tagline and presented it to her husband, Johnny. The two had been talking about owning something of their own for the last…
Stenneth Scarlett has a vision for his new Rasta Village in Little Haiti. Known as Jah Hightowa around Miami he’s in the works of opening the new outdoor space in Little Haiti as a place where natural food, music, and community come together as one. Hightowa of the Rastafari belief said…
Happy Friday! This weekend, come out and show Wynwood some love by shopping at the Wynwood Farmer’s Market, which has a new, larger home. Then, enjoy some milk and cookies at the Wynwood Yard. Get healthy at Dr. Smood’s organic Sunday brunch — but not before indulging in Burger…
Not much has changed at Kyu (pronounced like the letter q) since its February 2016 opening. Though it’s no longer the new kid on the block, the restaurant, helmed by former Zuma alums chef Michael Lewis and general manager Steven Haigh, has kept its bustling dining room alive (even with looming…
When radio personalities Paul Castronovo and “Young” Ron Brewer heard about local businesses in Wynwood taking a financial hit from the recent Zika outbreak, they decided to harness the power of their listenership for good. The duo planned a field trip to Wynwood, inviting 50 listeners and a few local…
It’s mid-August and many restaurants are feeling the summer doldrums, so imagine how Wynwood restaurateurs are feeling with the additional strain of being in a Zika outbreak zone. Luckily, life is coming back to Wynwood. Last week, the Wynwood Yard reopened, and Art Walk was well attended. Today, local radio…
While all eyes are on Brazil and the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazilian MasterChef Henrique Fogaça is scoping out Miami locations for his first stateside restaurant. According to an article on the Real Deal, the celebrity toque and Guilherme Fogaça, his brother and business manager, were in town mid-July to look…
Toward the end of 2015, farm-to-counter eatery Dirt opened its doors, making health-conscious food accessible in a fast-casual environment. Now, the restaurant, which caters to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and Paleo diners, is gearing up to open its second outpost in Mary Brickell Village. Slated to open in early 2017, co-founder…
Even before Michael Schwartz opens new Italian concept Fi’lia at the SLS Hotel in Brickell, restaurateur Michael Schwartz is opening an outpost of the restaurant in Los Angeles. The eatery will open at the James West Hollywood – Sunset hotel which is slated to open January 2017. The hotel, located on…
Fernando Chang never planned to open a kosher restaurant. He just wanted to make sushi. The soft-spoken Chinese-Peruvian chef’s family moved to South America from Guangzhou near Hong Kong. He grew up in Chiclayo, a city in northwest Peru, where he ran a successful shoe store and ice-cream shop. Then,…
Miami’s own homegrown empanaderia recently opened its seventh location, marking eight years serving locals and tourists across South Florida. Situated near the center of MiMo’s business district (860 NE 79th St., Miami), Half Moon Empanadas’ newest spot brings an extended menu, including a bevy of new flavors and a build-your-own…
A Spanish-style tapas eatery opened its doors last month in North Miami Beach. Situated inside a strip mall (2995 NE 163rd St., B Bar Tapas & Grill fuses a Wynwood-style vibe with traditional Latin plates. Giving diners the best of both worlds — a swank feel in a quieter neighborhood…
Spring Chicken, the fast casual complement to Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, has announced the opening date for its newest restaurant in Miami Beach. Following the first Spring Chicken in Coral Gables and a second Fort Lauderdale location that opened in June, the Spring Chicken South Beach restaurants will open…
If you haven’t already heard, Miami Spice season is in full swing. The two-month special, which offers three-course lunch and dinner menus at discounted prices, makes the most opulent meals in Miami accessible to all. As brunch has become a permanent fixture to most Miamians, many Spice-participating eateries have crafted…
With over 240 choices this year, choosing a Miami Spice restaurant can be a daunting task. The question you much first ask yourself is what you’re in the mood for. If you’re searching for molecular gastronomy or tweezer food garnished with edible flowers, keep looking. If, however, you just want…
A chef’s life isn’t easy: Long days on your feet in the kitchen coupled with the stressful running of a business can take its toll. Many of Miami’s chefs spend far too little time keeping themselves healthy as a tradeoff for keeping a steady eye on their restaurant. Julie Frans…
Since the fourth century, caviar has proved it’s invincible. Throughout time, the delicacy has upheld a high reputation of luxury and prestige. Well, maybe beside that one time it was served like peanuts in saloons. Yes, that happened. Most of the caviar production (if not all) was from the Caspian…
Miami foodies are in their element right now with Miami Spice in full swing. But what about food-lovers who aren’t into animal products? Amid the smorgasbord of mostly omnivorous cuisine, where’s a vegan eater to go? Not to worry — several Miami eateries are offering special selections that cater to…
Shortly after Zak Stern, better known as Zak the Baker, began bread making in Miami, he created an apprenticeship program. Teaching dreamy-eyed rookies the same knowledge he learned during his time as an apprentice through Europe made sense to him. Nearly five years since, dozens of would-be bakers have shuffled…
The weekend is here and you and your friends are busy making brunch plans. You peruse the Miami Spice website, hoping to take advantage of a deal and find the impossible: according to Spice, brunch does not exist! Hold on, young grasshopper., Miami Spice brunch does exist — it’s just…
The people who brought Bodega Taqueria y Tequilla, Radio Bar, and Pizza Bar to South Beach have more in store for the neighborhood. In 2016, Menin Hospitality will unveil three new concepts: Halves and Wholes (1600 Alton Road); Ricky’s (1222 16th Street), as well as Bakehouse Brasserie in South of…
Bless the day a brave soul’s tongue discovered the intoxicating, almost erotic, velvet-smooth caress of an oyster. Not before having to work through the rock-hard, nearly-impossible-to-open shell, which is bound to slice through your fingers if you haven’t mastered the art of shucking—yes, one of the oldest culinary crafts in…
