Iron Fork 2014: Restaurants Announced; Ticket Prices Go Up on Sunday

The New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, brings Miami’s best restaurants under one roof for one night only. On Thursday, July 31, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Hyatt Regency Miami will turn into nirvana as dozens of South Florida’s best restaurants serve…

Zak the Baker Takes Us Behind the Bread (Video)

In this increasingly high-tech world filled with internet startups, venture capitalists, and “masters of the universe” vying for their place at the top of the food chain, let’s not forget one of the oldest and most noble professions — the baker. See also: Zak the Baker’s Wynwood Cafe: The Bread’s…

Cafe Curuba Brews the Best Coffee in Coral Gables

Hidden around a corner off busy Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables, Cafe Curuba serves the best coffee in the neighborhood. Not only does it brew Panther Coffee, Miami’s iconic bean, but Cafe Curuba also features Counter Culture, a North Carolina-based roaster that can’t be found anywhere else in…

Michy’s Closes Saturday: Last Chance for a Last Meal

Michelle Bernstein’s Michy’s will serve its last dinner this Saturday, June 28. That sounds sadder than it seems, as the chef is revamping the space and menu, with the goal of reopening later this summer. Bernstein made the announcement in in May, saying, “It’s time for us to change the…

L’echon Brasserie: The Pubbelly Mafia Kill With French Cuisine

The Pubbelly boys are as dangerous to the Miami food scene as the Corleone family was to the New York crime scene. It all began in 2010, with the opening of the Asian gastropub Pubbelly (heard of it?). Jose Mendin, Sergio Navarro, and Andreas Schreiner were first-time owners, dewey-eyed and…

At La Mar, Peruvian Classics Are Elevated to Haute Cuisine

The unmistakable snapping of rice in a superheated stone bowl hints at what’s to come. The heavy gray-and-white-flecked basin typical of Japanese eateries seems misplaced at first in a Peruvian restaurant. But the nutty, charred scent of crisping grains soon dispenses any concerns about eating a Korean-Japanese mashup of sweet…

Bistro BE Coming to Miami: Belgian Waffles, Chocolate, and Beer Galore

Miami’s international cuisine scene is getting a European flair with Bistro BE, scheduled to open at 1111 SW First Ave. in downtown Miami this summer. The restaurant, by Emmanuel Verschueren, a businessman who made his career in plastics (cue The Graduate jokes), as well as restaurants in Europe, features cuisine…

Iron Fork 2014: Silent Auction Donations Wanted

The New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice Kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, promises to be one of the most memorable and delicious evenings this summer. On July 31, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Miami, you’ll be able to sample bites from Miami’s best restaurants,…

Jefe’s Soul Shack: Fresh Fish Tacos, Burgers, and Crisp Salads

Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers is nothing new to Miami. The yellow-and-orange surfer-themed truck that features “vatos making tacos” has been on the scene since in 2010. The truck is still rolling, but it now has a brick-and-mortar eatery in North Miami. Located at 12581 Biscayne Blvd. in a…

A Look at Loba: Latin and Literary Flavors Meet Friday in MiMo

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” That quote is just one of the details at Loba, a new joint opening in MiMo this Friday. It’s one of Jessica Sanchez’s favorite quotes, and one that exemplifies her well. The 28-year-old realtor-turned-restaurateur…

Magical, Tasty New Food Items at Universal’s Diagon Alley

There are so many wonderful aspects of the Harry Potter universe — duh, there’s magic! — but one of the most satisfying things is the food. Throughout the novels, author J.K. Rowling fabricates her fair share of magical creatures as well as delectable wizarding food. We can’t naturally concoct any…

Umami Burger: Another Business Closes Due to Alton Road Construction

The South Beach outpost of L.A.’s Umami Burger closed over the weekend. A restaurant spokeswoman cited that dusty Alton Road construction made it impossible to continue operating. “We are thankful for our Umami fans in Miami, and we look forward to announcing a new location soon,” Umami’s Veronica Rathbourn wrote…

My Ceviche Owners Acquire Latin Burger & Taco Restaurant

My Ceviche has acquired Latin Burger & Taco restaurants. My Ceviche’s Sam Gorenstein and Roger Duarte finalized a deal Monday with Latin Burger & Taco’s Jim Heins to purchase the Latin Burger restaurant in Coral Gables. The purchase, for an undisclosed amount, does not at this time affect the pink-and-black…

La Mar: Peruvian Classics Elevated to Haute Cuisine

The unmistakable snapping of rice in a superheated stone bowl hints at what’s to come. The heavy gray-and-white-flecked basin typical of Japanese eateries seems misplaced at first in a Peruvian restaurant. But the nutty, charred scent of crisping grains soon dispenses any concerns about eating a Korean-Japanese mashup of sweet…

Jugofresh Hires In-House Health Expert to Educate Customers

For all its body worship, Miami isn’t exactly the healthiest city. Maybe it’s our penchant for partying into the next day or our lust for pork, but Miami was ranked 26th on the 2014 American Fitness Index of Top 50 fittest cities (behind Chicago and Pittsburgh). So maybe it’s time…

Centolire: Authentic Southern Italian Cuisine Comes to South Miami

Authentic Neapolitan cuisine is heading to South Miami with the opening of Centolire. The restaurant, named for the Italian coin, will open in the former Emilio’s Toscana space at 1569 Sunset Dr. and will feature homemade pastas and specialty dishes, including many from the island of Sicily. The trattoria is…