There’s one more reason to score your Heat tickets early this year. American Airlines Arena has announced its newest food and drink options available during Miami Heat games, and one of them is hometown favorite Pincho Factory. The burger and pincho restaurant with locations in Coral Gables and on Bird Road, has…
Centro Taco, Richard Hales’ downtown Mexican restaurant located at 125 SE Third Ave.,begins Saturday brunch service this week. Served Saturdays from noon – 3 p.m., this weekend meal features mashups of traditional breakfast fare and Mexican favorites. The result is a selection of brunch items that are unique and affordable. …
The all-glass, four-story, standout and standalone restaurant on 1826 Collins Avenue no longer sends fuchsia lights down. The purr of Lamborghinis out front has been silenced and the restaurant the restaurant that defied the odds with a, “level of style matches the sophistication of cuisine” in South Beach is no…
When Michelle Bernstein announced the opening of Cena by Michy, Miami was thrilled by the prospect of the James Beard winner’s return to the MiMo District. Most importantly, though, was the hope that the chef would bring back her summer all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinners. Last month, Bernstein announced her beloved…
In a few months time Zak Stern will move his baking operation from its cramped home to a 7,000-square-foot behemoth that was once the Van Alpert exhibition space. The 26th Street bakery, where a staff of 45 now lines up shoulder-to-shoulder turning out breads along with everything from toasts, soups,…
When you call Scotty’s Landing, the first thing you hear is the message, “Despite what you may read or here, we are open.” Unfortunately, if the City of Miami gets their way, in less than two months, that recording — and Scotty’s Landing will be no more. After a lengthy…
If you’ve been griping about the high price of everything in South Beach, where a cup of coffee and a muffin can cost over ten bucks, check out Cafe Nikki, which opens Friday August 21. This little oasis of calm and caffeine happens to be located in Nikki Beach’s courtyard,…
When it comes to 1960’s retro, there are two classic styles to choose from: space-age atomic and tiki-cool. The Continental, which opened about two weeks ago, goes with the latter. The restaurant, located in the new Aloft Hotel at 2360 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach, is almost like walking into…
In just under a year and a half, 29-year-old Adonay Tafur has been appointed executive chef of The Dutch inside the W Hotel, taking over for former executive chef Conor Hanlon. As the eatery’s former sous chef, Tafur joined the resort’s food and beverage team in March 2014. He…
For years, now, Miami has has a love affair with Ms. Cheezious, the sexy little food truck that offers delicious, gooey gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Now, it seems as though the rest of the country has caught on. The Daily Meal recently released its 101 Best Food Trucks in America…
There was a brief moment in Brickell when goose prosciutto, antelope salami, and pan-seared Asian snakehead fish were up for grabs. They were the handiwork of Matt Hinckley who toiled in the kitchen of Michael’s Genuine and Nobu before helming Box Park for a flashy five-month stint before a disagreement between…
Going on a last minute Publix run is a thing of the past. Forget putting on pants and trekking to the car. All you have to do is take out your phone and download the app Shipt. Today the grocery delivery company expands to South Florida, offering same-day service from…
As a brilliant burnt-orange sun sets over the verdant fairways, an uncomfortable silence lingers inside BLT Prime, located just off the Trump National Doral Miami’s palatial lobby. There’s a reason for the hush in this staid 300-seater. Staff members have been instructed not to discuss their comically coiffed overlord. But…
At Mignonette, dessert takes a Nordic-inspired detour to Finland for Mustikkapiirakka — traditional Finnish yogurt berry pie. “We have our standard desserts here, but a lot of people don’t realize we do a daily pie, as well,” says sous and unofficial pastry chef, Andreu Silverman. “It’s definitely something unlike we’ve…
One of Miami’s most popular vegan eateries is making moves — Mi Vida Cafe is relocating from its current location at 7244 Biscayne Blvd. to a new, bigger locale just down the road: the Midpoint shopping center at Biscayne Boulevard & NE 79th Street. “We’ve consistently grown over the last four…
When you hear brunch, you probably think something traditional like eggs benedict, french toast, or pancakes. But what about hangover sandwiches and french toast lollipops? Rok:Brgr’s Fall 2015 Sunday brunch menu can be described in one word: Risqué. The new menu, debuting this weekend, includes krispy kreme burgers served…
More and more people (including chefs) are becoming vegetarian and vegan daily. Whether for health or ethical reasons, the decision to choose a meat-free diet is easier than ever with so many stores offering exotic fresh produce and meatless alternatives to everything from chicken to cheese. Unfortunately, though most every…
Over 200 carnivores gathered at Magic City Casino last evening to have their fill of fritas at Burger Beast’s third annual Frita Showdown. The event saw seven of South Florida’s most delicious fritas go head to head in a fierce competition for bragging rights of best frita in Miami. Bongos…
Last night as part of the Cooking Tour Experience 2015, hosted by more than 40 members of the team from El Celler de Can Roca, the Girona, Spain restaurant which currently sits atop the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, 100 lucky diners were invited aboard the SeaFair yacht…
There’s an ominous feeling as Conor Hanlon looks ahead after wrapping a four year stint as chef de cuisine at The Dutch inside the W Hotel. “Miami is always on the bandwagon looking for the next big thing rather than giving local chefs support,” he says He’s taking two months…
The Filling Station & Garage Bar has found a new home – 36 miles north from its old post on S.E. 2nd St, in Downtown Miami. The dive bar and restaurant opened up in its new Oakland Park location at 3200 N.E. 12th Ave. on July 1, about half a…
Sliderz, the Miami-based slider-centricfast casual concept, opens ifs flagship restaurant the first week of September, with plans to open five more in the next few months. The first Sliderz, located at 1817 123rd St. in North Miami, will feature a menu of (what else) sliders. If you’re thinking the…
