Miam Cafe & Boutique: European Cafe Life Comes to Wynwood

Two years ago, Miam Cafe’s owner, Alexis Jacot, was on vacation with his wife from Switzerland, when he fell in love with the idea of opening a cafe in Wynwood. The former Proctor & Gamble executive noticed a vacancy inside the Wynwood Building and, right then and there, made a…

Miami Pastry King Antonio Bachour to Open Brickell Cafe

On the heels of releasing his second cookbook, the tireless, social media-happy Antonio Bachour will open his own eponymous bakery and caf� on Brickell Avenue. Bachour, who will remain executive pastry chef at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, finalized plans for his 1,700-square-foot space at 600 Brickell Ave. late…

So What’s Wrong With Eating Eggs and Dairy?

It’s a question posed to every vegan at one time or another: What’s wrong with eating eggs and dairy? They don’t kill the animals, so what’s the problem? But as on Instagram, things aren’t always what they appear. Dig a little deeper and the realities of dairy and egg farms…

Tamarina to Replace Lippi in Brickell

The husband-and-wife team of Yona and Tunu Puri are opening Tamarina, a new restaurant-bar concept at 600 Brickell Ave., in the former Lippi space. See also: Ten Best Brickell Restaurants…

Bistro BE Takes Cold-Weather Comfort to a Hot Neighborhood

At Brickell’s Bistro BE, among the first authentic Belgian eateries in Miami, the steenedorpskonijn met pruimen en geuze takes extra time to arrive. The waitress, frittering away on a cell phone in a dim, gray-walled dining room, forgot to send the order for the rabbit stew to the kitchen. Plus,…

Ironside Pizza: Italian Off the Beaten Path

Just south of NE 79th Street and west of Biscayne Boulevard is a soon-to-be-hot neighborhood called Ironside. Started by a local visionary, Ofer Mizrahi, it is still mostly warehouses and commercial space on the railroad tracks. But it is becoming a trendy, unique, and green-friendly atmosphere of hipster realism. One…

My Ceviche and George Stone Crab to Open at Miami International Airport

Grabbing a bite at Miami International Airport is improving vastly from the usual pre-made sandwich with the announcement of My Ceviche and George Stone Crab inking a deal to open a location there. The co-branding, a seafood lover’s dream, will be located at American Airlines Terminal’s new marketplace, near gate…

Is Scott Conant Opening a Second Miami Restaurant?

Celebrity chef Scott Conant has a lot on his plate. The chef, who is frequently seen on many Food Network shows including Chopped, is a successful cookbook author and restaurateur. His Scarpetta first opened in New York City in spring 2008. A Miami Beach location, at the Fontainebleau, opened later…

Try the Vegan Pistachio Gelato at Bianco in Coconut Grove

It’s hard enough to find vegan ice cream (outside of your grocer’s freezer, that is). But vegan gelato? Forget it. Those who opt out of dairy don’t have a lot of options when it comes to this creamy Italian treat. But Coconut Grove’s newest sweet spot, Bianco Gelato, is serving…

Drunken Dragon Fires Up Trendy Korean Barbecue in South Beach

Alton Road’s Drunken Dragon sits next to Domino’s Pizza in an unassuming strip mall with blacked-out windows and a signless entrance that create a secret vibe — part of the calculated allure. Beyond the door lies a wait stretching 30 minutes past your reservation. Use this time to squeeze between…

The Mighty: Sausages Galore on Coral Way

There seems to be a gastropub on every Miami street corner nowadays. Anyone can order Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, fill a cooler with offbeat craft beers, and cover the walls with red brick. That’s as far as most places take it. But at the Mighty, a pocket-size spot on Coral Way…

Ocean Deli Market in South Beach: Try the $5 Lunch Box

South Beach may have copious amounts of overpriced restaurants, but if you want the best deal in town: follow the construction workers. Ocean Deli is a neighborhood bodega with liquor, snacks and substantial subs made with Boar’s Head meat. But something funny happens during the lunch hours. Hoards of workers…

Temple, a Plant-Based Eatery, Now Open in South Miami

Temple, a plant-based eatery with an interior as colorful as its ingredients, is officially open for business at 5831 Sunset Drive. The new spot is now serving up breakfast and lunch to South Miamians looking for farm-to-tummy edibles. It’s a vibrant addition to Sunset’s array of eatery options. A rainbow-hued…

August 2014 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

August may be traditionally a slow month for Miami’s restaurant industry, but you could hardly tell from the extensive list of openings. Notable openings include Mignonette, the intimate oyster bar by chef Danny Serfer (Blue Collar) and blogger Ryan Roman; and Cantina la Veinte, the first foray into the U.S…

Drunken Dragon Fires Up Trendy Korean Barbecue in South Beach

The waiter says he can’t leave the ripping-hot, onyx-colored stone bowl on the table. There’s some kind of legal/insurance issue. Someone might get burned. He has to spoon its contents into serving bowls and take the hot pot away. See also: Photos from Drunken Dragon in South Beach…

Gabriela Machado Launches Paladar Dinner Series

The whole affair was a little mysterious. An email invite to dinner at an unnamed location by an unnamed chef. Taking the challenge, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the chef who was returning to the Miami dining scene was none other than Gabriela Machado, the chef behind Copperbox…

Kaiseki Your Way at N by Naoe

Kevin Cory’s newest undertaking, N, which opened July, is far different from the neighboring Brickell Key omakase temple that earned him bundles of praise. For most of your $100, hourlong meal at N, you won’t see the soft-spoken chef. Also his staff has grown beyond Wendy, Naoe’s longtime manager, to…