Dewey LoSasso’ appointment as culinary director at Schnebly Redland’s Winery is the culmination of years of friendship. The chef, who has worked at kitchens such as the Forge and his own North 110, says he and winery founder Peter Schnebly have been toying with the idea of working together for…
Come Christmas, Venezuelans the world over will be indulging in the undeniably delicious tradition known as pan de jam�n. The ham and olive bread is a sweet and savory holiday staple. But why should vegans or folks with food allergies be deprived of this meaty treat? Thanks to Bunnie Cakes,…
The much-anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel at Eden Roc Miami Beach is coming along, with further information being released by Nobu Hospitality. The project, a partnership among chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, will open in 2015 as part of a multimillion-dollar vision to…
Remember the Mad Men episode in which Don Draper travels to California and tries on another life — one filled with banana-leaf lawn chairs and retro vintage pool homes? Walk into Seagrape, Michelle Bernstein’s restaurant at the newly renovated Thompson Hotel, and you’ll feel like you’re in the California of…
The 28-year-old chef and owner of Cake Thai Kitchen, Phuket Thongsodchaveondee, learned to cook at his father’s hotel in the idyllic southern Thai beach town for which he’s named. “This is just street food, something Thai people would eat quickly on the way to somewhere,” he says…
There’s not exactly a shortage of brunches in this town. There is, however, a shortage of Mexican brunches, especially those with unlimited carnitas tacos and mole. Enter Porfirio’s, the upscale Mexican restaurant perched on South of Fifth. Porfirio’s introduced brunch about a month ago, and while the idea of never-ending…
Open up a holiday cookbook, and eggs feature prominently in most recipes. Cookies, cakes, pies — you name it, it’s got an egg in it. Eggless eaters are often left struggling for substitutions. But switching out the eggs is getting easier than ever, with new products hitting the market and…
Like pumpkin is to fall, eggnog is to winter. The rich, traditional Christmas treat is everywhere for the next couple weeks. But for non-dairy drinkers, the cream and eggs mean it’s out of the question. TCBY, however, has a vegan alternative. Almond Nog Fro-Yo is now available in select stores,…
Walk into Pascal Oudin’s Brasserie Central and you just might feel like you’re in Paris rather than in Merrick Park. The intimate eatery exudes the warmth and charm of the traditional French Bistro, especially if you sit at the communal table or snag a minute two-top in the back corner…
Picture this: you’re taking in breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay whilst sipping on a roasted rosemary old fashioned and cutting into a char-grilled 24-ounce Neinam Ranch grass-fed ribeye that’s been char-grilled to the point of perfection. Sounds nice, eh? Keep picturing it till January when La Savina Caf� & Grill…
Ralph Pagano, owner of Naked Taco, the South Beach Mexican restaurant with a party vibe and chef-driven food, is opening Naked Lunch at the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park. The restaurant, a combination deli and diner, will open some time in the end of January 2015 and…
Ted’s at YoungArts, the artistic and culinary collaboration between the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) and Starr Restaurants Catering Group, soft opens today, December 17, in Miami’s YoungArts tower building. Dubbed an “intimate cultural lounge and eatery,” the space allows guests to try unique dishes while experiencing visual and performing arts…
STK, the sultry South Beach steakhouse that was set to reopen at 1 Hotel & Homes, has run into a major setback. The restaurant, which was supposed to open in December, according to parent company the ONE Group Hospitality, Inc., sustained water damage after a hotel subcontractor broke a sprinkler…
Unless you’ve time-traveled straight from the Mad Men era, you may not be too familiar with lobster Thermidor. The out-of-date, insanely rich dish made with diced, cooked lobster meat blended with egg yolks, cream, and brandy first appeared in France prior to the turn of the 20th Century and seemed…
You don’t know pizza slices until you know Casola’s. The pizza — and also the wings at this open-late spot are mouth-dropping and beyond massive…
Jeff Mitnick doesn’t hide the fact that part of his cooking technique came from mimicking what he watched for hours on Food Network. He even repurposed some of the made-for-TV dishes for his homey, country-meets-Florida Keys restaurant. The bacon jam, a cult favorite since he and his wife Jo opened…
Downtown Miami residents will have a place to purchase sustainable seafood, local produce, and organic foods when Whole Foods Market opens January 14. The market is part of the Texas-based grocer that has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” every year since the list…
Novecento, the popular Argentine bistro-style steakhouse with locations in Brickell, Key Biscayne, and Aventura, now has another neighborhood to add to its count. Novecento Midtown opened at the end of November, and with it a place just next door by the name of IT Espresso Lounge. The group behind Novecento…
Gazpacho is HOT. Well, not literally. But metaphorically speaking, the cold soup is on fire, as proven by the fact that Miami-based Tio Gazpacho cleaned up at the BevNET Live Winter 2014 Conference in Los Angeles last week. The company, led by founder Austin Allan, took home two titles amidst…
If I were forced to pick just one favorite dish in Miami, it would have to be the artichoke heart bruschetta at MC Kitchen ($26). The antipasti has five components, beginning with lightly charred ciabatta infused with rosemary and olive oil. The bread is then crowned with a fresh artichoke…
The holiday countdown is on, and if you’re scrambling for meatless meal ideas that’ll impress your omnivorous friends and family, look no further. Veganaroma is hosting a Happy Healthy Holiday Cooking class. Originally scheduled for December 13th, it’s been postponed until Saturday, December 20th. They’ll teach you to make a…
If you’re looking for a brunch that gives you your money’s worth in oysters on the half shell, cooked-to-order lamb chops, and booze, then head to Vintro Kitchen & Bar on Sunday. Chef Keith Suarino has concocted a rustic Mediterranean feast to match the theme at the intimate restaurant inside…
