On August 1, Miami Spice returns with the offer of prix fixe lunches and dinners at some of our finest restaurants at the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. The offer, which runs from August 1 – September 30, is designed to encourage both tourists and…
The way Paola Fernández remembers it, she arrived in Miami from Argentina last fall after being promised work alongside famous chef Najat Kaanache in preparation for the opening of a high-end Coral Gables restaurant. Instead, she was forced to iron, prepare home meals, and care for a difficult 8-year-old. “For…
Jorgie Ramos’ years in the restaurant business have been hell. Problems began in 2008, when the real-estate market collapsed, forcing him and his father Jorge to sell off several houses they were planning to fix up and resell. “I lost $4 million or $5 million pretty much overnight,” the 33-year-old…
Julia Ning dredges and fries juicy chicken thighs in a wispy blend of cornstarch, tapioca starch, and turmeric. The result is gluten-free and healthful. But that’s not why the 33-year-old does it. She remembers that it once prepared her and now-shuttered Khong River House chef Sudarat Loasupho for long days…
Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District is in a major transition. The area between Downtown and Wynwood is in a growth phase complete with loft-style apartment projects, and community market, and the 37-story Canvas condo project being planned. The neighborhood also has a vibrant calendar of events with farmers’ markets, outdoor…
Hallandale’s Wapo Taco is growing with the opening of a second location in Coral Gables at 2526 Ponce De Leon Blvd. The 80-seat, 2,000 sq. ft. space is scheduled to open late summer and will feature the same decor as the original location with a large tiled bar, pleasant modern seating,…
Today marks Red Ginger’s one week anniversary, and if you haven’t made your way over to the South of Fifth eatery that’s décor simulates a Cambodian temple and is helmed by a Top Chef Master’s star well then T.G.I.F. New Times was invited in for a taste of the omakase…
Friday’s are great because it means you’re just two days away from having brunch. Or in the case of Barceloneta, which serves up the breakfast meets lunch mash up both Saturday and Sunday, T-Minus 24 hours from indulging in a Spanish croque monsieur, Iberico croquetas, and torrijas with quince butter…
Angel Torres glances at his meat case in dismay. “It just isn’t like it was in the old day anymore,” he says, presiding over whole flap steaks, smoked salmon sides, and vacuum-sealed bags of oxtail. Once, decades ago, Torres would rise before 5 a.m. to get to the now-defunct (and…
Later this year, the burgeoning 79th Street District, which already includes local favorites like Mina’s, Tap 79, and Cake Thai, will become home to a new branch of Paulie Gee’s, the Brooklyn pizzeria borne from one man’s boredom with his life as an IT tech. Jason Weisberg is owner and…
A visit to the eternal city of Rome truly means eating and drinking well. Endless plates of pastas are accompanied by freshly cured meats, a bounty from the sea, and free-flowing local wines. The only thing you’re likely to not be able to see are good cocktail bars. Indeed, in…
It’s safe to say there’s a food truck for just about anything you might find yourself craving. But what if you were looking for something a little more complicated like a Chinese-inspired taco? You’re in luck. There’s a truck for that too and it’s called Box of Chacos. Created by former…
Two months ago, grocery delivery service Instacart launched in the southern part of Miami-Dade with a limited delivery area that includes Downtown, Coral Gables, West Miami, and Miami Beach. The service, which provides on-demand delivery of items from a selection of retailers for a nominal fee, originally launched in San…
On August 1, Miami Spice returns. The program, which runs through the end of September, offers prix fixe lunches and dinners at many fine Miami area restaurants ($23 for lunch; $39 for dinner). It’s designed to encourage tourists and residents to dine out at Miami restaurants, and is also a…
By 6 p.m. on a recent Saturday, Piripi, the new Spanish/Basque restaurant in Coral Gables’ Village of Merrick Park, is coming to life. Just inside the glass front door, two young, attractive hostesses smile as they ask arriving diners whether they prefer indoor or outdoor seating. Behind the sleek concrete…
From Spain to Ecuador and Mexico to Argentina, each of the world’s 20 Spanish-speaking countries has its own unique cuisine. So it would seem a risky proposition to bring the food of Spain, Central America, and South America together under one banner. But that’s what 31-year-old Venezuelan chef Francisco Anton…
Sugar Factory launched its first Miami Beach location inside the Hotel Victor on Ocean Drive with an opening celebration last Friday, but despite all the sweet treats, most attendees came for eye candy in the form of Kylie Jenner. The 17 year-old reality television star hit the red carpet for…
More than 25 years ago, Cosmo Kramer from TV’s Seinfeld had an idea for a pizza business in which customers “make their own pizza.” In 2013, it is finally a reality. Characters Jerry and George weren’t amused, but South Florida resident Justin Gould and his father Ronald were/ So hey have made…
The Conscious Bite Out dinner series is Miami’s tribute to sustainability, innovation and delicious, plant-based eats. The newest installment of the unique event will feature edibles by three innovative local chefs: Nicole Gonzalez from downtown’s Fooq’s, Brad Kilgore from Wynwood’s Alter, and Jonathan Seningen from Miami Beach’s soon-to-open DIRT. “From inception,…
New Times’ Iron Fork, the official Miami Spice kickoff event presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, has just announced a new competition that will have Miami screaming, shuck it, baby, shuck it! On Thursday, July 30 at the Hyatt Regency Miami/James L. Knight Center, representatives from five Miami seafood…
Tantalize Miami, the new supper club that opened on South Beach about two weeks ago is a billed as “South Florida’s most unique and sensual dining destination” , but what, exactly does that mean? We were invited to experience the new place and, frankly, weren’t sure what to expect. The…
Pastry chefs don’t get enough attention or credit, unless of course they are Hedy Goldsmith (we miss you) or Antonio Bachour. Don’t let any chef of savory food tell you differently – desserts can be the most important part of any meal. There’s something special about ending a feast with…
