Though the Democratic and Republication National Conventions are still months away, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the likely Presidential candidates barring contested conventions or an alien invasion. The Trump/Clinton Presidential race could turn out to be one of the nastiest and most entertaining in modern history, with these two polar…
Between art-filled walls and quiet side streets, find Wynwood’s Miam Cafe. If you don’t frequent the neighborhood, the petit restaurant and cafe might have slipped from your radar. That is, until now. The bistro is hidden inside the black-and-white Wynwood Building. Among quiet offices, including yours truly Miami New Times,…
The next time you think about mocking your vegan friends, consider this: They live in a self-imposed prison in a mostly meat-centric world loath to accommodate their preferences. They have to be ingenious inventors, in other words. Those devout, plant-based acolytes have to find or create new kinds of sustenance…
Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish that includes only pasta with a splash of its cooking water, Pecorino-Romano cheese, and a smattering of black pepper — a flawless combination. You would think it couldn’t be improved. But plant-based über-chef Matthew Kenney does the impossible at his two-and-a-half-month-old Plant…
Miami is chock full of great ice cream shops, many of which reside in the Downtown area. But it’s the Coral Gables/ South Miami neighborhood that is home to some of the most iconic ice cream shops. The following five spots are not only worth a visit if you’re in…
If you’ve been to Uruguay, you’ve probably heard of Parador La Huella, a beachside restaurant located in Maldonado. It’s considered one of the best Latin American eateries, and the creators behind the famed concept are days away from opening Quinto La Huella, the first outpost of the Uruguayan sensation. Set to…
JoJo Tea’s co-founder and creative director, Michael Ortiz, is passionate about tea and he’ll finally get the chance to share that passion — and his wealth of knowledge on the drink — with all of Miami when his company’s tasting room opens at 951 S. LeJeune Rd. in Miami the…
June will mark Loba’s two-year anniversary, and the intimate MiMo eatery has a lot to celebrate. For starters, chef-owner Jessica Sanchez has become somewhat of an Internet celebrity, spending the last eight months traveling throughout the US to host a 10-part web series for Zagat called Foodways. Sanchez helped create…
San Francisco-based customizable ice cream sandwich shop CREAM – short for “Cookies Rule Everything Around Me,” a clever but accurate acronym for foodies and non-foodies alike – has found a permanent home in South Florida. The widely popular West Coast chain will make its East Coast debut in Aventura (18719…
If you’re hungry for an old time chopped steak smothered in gravy and served with a side of nostalgia, you’re going to have to wait a while. The S&S Diner, a Miami institution since 1938, has temporarily closed. A recent visit found the eatery locked up as secure as Fort…
As the summer approaches, there’s no better time to indulge in ceviche. Some pristine fish sliced or cubed and then briefly tossed in an peppy citrus wash is an ideal way to beat the heat. Here’s the problem: No matter how much you spend on your ceviche (or crudo for…
Raw Juce, a juice and smoothie bar that’s taken over Palm Beach County, has made its way south to Aventura (19911 Biscayne Blvd.), with more locations opening soon. The store opened about two months ago, bringing raw, organic, and local eats and drinks to the City of Excellence. With vegan…
The Federal Food, Drink, & Provisions, a Miami favorite for its twists on classic American pub fare, is getting a facelift. The restaurant, open since January 2012, is closing on Sunday, May 8 after dinner service for a revamp, according to owners Cesar Zapata and Aniece Meinhold. Meinhold says of…
May is National Hamburger Month, a month-long celebration of this meatiest of sandwiches. According to What’s Cooking America, Genghis Khan might have eaten the first burger — a raw ground meat sandwich that was perfect for his soldiers to eat while still in the saddle. After all these centuries, the burger…
In a city chock-full of empanadas, pastelitos and sándwiches Cubano, there’s nothing quite like a big, juicy burger to hit the spot. Luckily for you, May is National Burger Month, which means 31 days of straight up quarter pounder lovin’. But then again there are some people who don’t need…
Miami’s favorite place for every day happy hour, the News Lounge, has closed. The restaurant and bar closed this past Sunday, posting a heartfelt message on its Facebook page: From the Staff at ?#?TheNewsLounge?: “Friends and Family, the rumors are true. After six years of bringing you the best ?#?HappyHour?…
If former nightlife kingpin turned restauranteur Jason Odio knows it’s how to carefully pick out the location of each of his projects. With Sidebar, he gave Brickell a hip hotspot it so desperately needed. With Ariete, he, partner Roman Jones, and chef Michael Beltran were able to help jumpstart the restaurant…
Rosemary isn’t typically associated with Japanese cuisine, yet at Sushi Garage in Sunset Harbour, a specialty roll combines the aromatic herb with freshwater eel and avocado. It arrives crowned with crisp rosemary flakes atop a layer of white-pepper-infused rosemary aioli — a delightful pairing in which the herb’s intensity draws…
Large marquee letters behind the bar at 33 Kitchen (3195 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove; 786-899-0336) spell out “sed,” which means “thirst” in Spanish. Although this Coconut Grove eatery indeed serves craft beers and boutique wines, the Asian-influenced Peruvian fare is the main reason to dine here. The man behind the…
Miami’s restaurant scene is blossoming this spring, with a host of new eateries opening at all price points and for all tastes. Fast-casual eateries like SoCal Taco and Ms. Cheezious opened this month, giving Miami more affordable dining options. On the flip side of the coin, Caviar Russe at…
Bazi, the modern Asian restaurant by Michael Pirolo and Jennifer Chaefsky is closing after only eight months. The restaurant, which opened September 2015 at the Marlin Hotel on South Beach will have its final dinner service this Sunday. Chef Pirolo announced, “With a heavy heart we have made the decision to…
Chef Frank Imbarlina feels that people should eat for locality and their environment. “It’s my feeling that when people go to a destination like Key West they are going there for a total experience, which should include the cuisine,” says Chef Frank Imbarlina. “When I saw menus that included heavy…
