Two thousands years ago, modern-day Uzbekistan was part of Persia. Then it was seized by Mongol Empire founder Genghis Khan. Next came the Russians and the Soviets. Hence, at Chayhana Oasis in Sunny Isles Beach, a meal can represent thousands of miles of cuisine. Thus, you start with Turkish-style grape…
Everyone knows pizza is life (just ask the grateful recipients of Random Acts of Pizza). Despite the fact that it’s been around for 127 years, this perfect food never gets old. Whether cold or hot, thick crust or thin, white sauce or red — pizza is the very definition of deliciousness. …
Ichimi Ramen opened a little over a month ago, bringing soul soothing noodles to Coral Gables. The 2,000 square foot restaurant, located at 2330 Salzedo St., also serves izakaya dishes, but its the steaming bowls of ramen that diners will likely seek out at this 60-seat eatery. The noodles are…
In just a few hours, eight local foodies will down as many oysters as physically possible in 60 seconds. The prize? More oysters. March Madness is here, and Mignonette, the downtown oyster bar and seafood eatery, wanted in on the action. Danny Serfer, chef/owner of Mignonette, decided to create his own…
After spending a full day in a chaotic crowd under the hot sun as EDM blasts through monumental speakers, post-Ultra Music Festival-mornings can be tough. There are two options when it comes to a culinary cure: detox with light, clean fare and fresh-pressed juices or go for all things cheesy, greasy…
Bachour Bakery & Bistro, the collaboration between James Beard semifinalist Antonio Bachour and chef Henry Hané, is finally set to open this March. The bakery and bistro, located on the southwest corner of the Brickell World Plaza (600 Brickell Ave.) will feature the combined sweet and savory talents of these…
To Dale Talde, brunch in Miami should be more than sweet food and fizzy drinks. Imagine an outrageous day party, complete with an overabundance of beats and booze, fused with Latin-inspired brunch plates, like Cuban bao, platano maduro skewers, and roast pork with yuzu mojo. That’s how Talde envisions brunch. “Something…
Every Saturday outside the Coconut Grove Fresh Market, two Hispanic women serve samples of their handmade salsas under a hot-pink polyester tent. They don’t speak English, and instead communicate with warm smiles that urge passersby to pause and enjoy a taste of their culture. Yet their company, For Sisters, is…
Forget the James Beard awards. Miami’s own celebration of culinary excellence, the Johnson & Wales University Zest Awards put a spotlight on our local chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. Created in 2012, Zest gets more prestigious each year and winning is a big achievement for the professionals singled out for…
1111 Peruvian Bistro, located at 111 SW 1st Ave. in Miami, is not attempting to reinvent the wheel but in its small and humble menu, it is showcasing an evolution in Peruvian cookery not occurring in other South Florida kitchens. The restaurant is co-owned by former owner of Trattoria Sole and…
Verde, the Pérez Art Museum’s eatery, is a Miami favorite thanks to its sweeping views and vibrant foods, which ofttimes are inspired by current museum exhibits. But executive chef Kaytlin Brakefield wants the waterfront museum cafe to be a go-to for one more thing: dessert and mocktail pairings. “I wanted to start from scratch…
I knew I’d be impressed by the theatrics, but I nevertheless expected to leave the Alinea pop-up underwhelmed by the actual food. I was even worried I would still be hungry afterwards. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been dreadfully let down by hyped-up restaurants in the past such as the two…
The 2016 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award finalists were announced yesterday and, once again, Miami has been shut out of the running. The year started well enough, with several Miami chefs and one restaurant recognized by the New York-based organization that celebrates excellence in the culinary arts. The organization…
Picture a warm cinnamon roll from Knaus Berry Farm. Now, imagine it wrapped in soft and fluffy 24-hour brioche dough from the Salty Donut, drowned in a roasted-pecan-toffee-rum glaze, and topped with a few caramelized pecans. Voilà! Your craziest doughnut fantasy is about to come to life this weekend at the Salty Donut’s…
Crimson lanterns and a giant Buddha statue guide you inside Da Tang Unique. You pass a maze of intricate wooden lattices surrounding lacquered tables set with pearl-inlaid chopsticks and porcelain plates. Walls are crowded with reliefs of mountain landscapes filled with lotus ponds and plum trees. Among them are shadow…
Pie is the perfect food. It’s as good sweet as it is savory. It’s a dish that reinvents itself with the seasons, and easily bounces between high-brow and low rent. Pie doesn’t care if it’s filled with peak of season rhubarb. It won’t judge if you shovel it full of…
On a quiet Tuesday night, Wynwood’s KYU is bustling. The Asian-inspired eatery, opened about a month ago, is the new kid on 25th Street, bringing an exotic barbecue concept to the area’s ever-growing culinary scene. Housed in the former Shikany space, the restaurant is helmed by former Zuma alums, chef Michael…
When David Foulquier asked Bryan Rojas to tryout for the head chef position at his restaurant Fooq’s, Rojas agreed even though he says he had no intention of leaving his job. The 27-year-old was the chef de partie at Michael Schwartz’s Cypress Tavern (formerly known as Cypress Room) where he worked…
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s Niven Patel is parting ways with the James Beard Award-winning chef’s flagship restaurant to take over the kitchen at Islamorada’s Cheeca Lodge while planning a vegetable-centric, Indian-leaning restaurant to open in Miami sometime in the future. “We’re going to be focusing on more vegetables that…
It’s no secret that Miami loves brunch. But in the 305, it’s a bit unconventional. Most eateries pair eggs and bacon with bottomless booze and endless beats, making it a scaled-down continuation of Saturday night’s debauchery. Ariete, Coconut Grove’s newest restaurant, gracefully breaks Miami’s unspoken guidebook to brunch by offering…
When Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth left Miami to open Root & Bone in New York City, the culinary community figured it was only a matter of time before they would make their return. The surprise was when the partners (both professionally and in life) announced they were doubling down,…
As busy Americans, we don’t just love our daily caffeine fixes – we need them. So when the question of how much is too much arises, a cheery “everything in moderation” usually suffices. And if you want to get technical, the FDA recommends keeping your daily caffeine intake below 600…
