Sushi Samba,the Brazilian-Japanese fusion restaurant opens its newest restaurant in Coral Gables today. Located in the Westin Colonade Hotel, this is actually the third establishment in Miami for Samba Brands Management, with SushiSamba Miami Beach and Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill the other two Miami-area restaurants in the company’s portfolio. The…
A few years back, you could get a good cocktail or two in Miami, sure. But more than likely, you’d be served Margaritas made with a corn syrup-laden mix. Maybe you could get a decent martini, but you’d probably wind up with Red Bull and vodka in a plastic cup…
There was a time, not long ago, when boys in khaki swarmed Coral Gables. They sauntered down avenues while gossiping about the latest venture capitalist to move to New York. Ageless women, hair blow-dried and legs strangled by skin-tight white pants, muttered words like “supposebly.” There were gold necklaces, Mediterranean…
It ain’t easy to open an eatery on South Beach, much less on Washington Avenue, a whirl of wandering tourists and traipsing whack jobs. But despite common misconceptions, it is possible to maintain a level of culinary integrity while setting up shop in the Wild West (South, whatever). Just ask…
If you’re going to tonight’s Miami Beach Food Truck and Music Fest, stop by Latin Burger and Taco to dine for a cause. The truck is donating ten percent of the evening’s proceeds to help the family of eight year-old Nicholas McCabe who was killed during the devastating tornado that…
We’ve all seen those movies where the teenage mailroom clerk works his way up the ladder to become president of the firm. We’ve also all seen movies where giant lizards eat Tokyo. Both make for good stories, but neither happens much in real life. Except, sometimes they do. When 19-year-old…
It all started at Peter Luger, the legendary 125-year-old steakhouse in New York. Head waiter Wolfgang Zweiner learned from the best and decided to open his own place. Thus, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse was born. With four restaurants in New York, one in Beverly Hills, and one in Hawaii, Wolfgang recently opened…
If you were to measure a man by his passion, it would be hard to find a baker held in higher esteem than Zak Stern. Whereas most dough-makers talk levain and flour, Stern voices thoughts of wisdom, happiness, and beauty. Zak the Baker is more than just talk, though. He’s…
Ms. Cheezious is in the house — or, more accurately, in the studio. Miami’s favorite cheesy food truck, Ms. Cheezious, was named one of the ten finalists in the Live With Kelly and Michael’s Truckin’ Amazing Cook-Off, beating out dozens of other food trucks across the country to make it…
If love is blind, it’s a serious shame, because that means it can’t get a gander at the striking digs of its namesake new eatery in Coral Gables. Walk into Love Is Blind, adjacent to Merrick Park, and you’re face-to-face with a glowing panorama of mounted candles, a tulip-topped gramophone,…
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ is opening its second Miami location at the Shops at Sunset Place. The restaurant, scheduled to begin operation in the fall, will be located on the first floor of the shopping and dining center. The 6,540-square-foot location will feature the same sports bar-meets-barbecue joint feel of the…
You could totally go for a taco right now. But not the ordinary kind. You crave tacos campechanos — rich pork shoulder tacos, sprinkled with crisp bits of chicharrón. Want salsita? Pick between green (tomatillos, cilantro, onions, and garlic) or red (chile de árbol, guajillo peppers, tomatoes, and garlic). Feeling…
If you haven’t yet found time to celebrate National Burger Month, Burger Beast invites you to attend his burger-themed food truck roundup this Saturday, May 18, at Magic City Casino. From 5 to 10 p.m., this special edition of the Wheelin’ Dealin’ Street Food Festival will feature 20 different trucks…
If there was any doubt that south Florida food trucks are the best in the country, check out how many of our own local munchmobiles are vying for the title of top food truck in the Live With Kelly and Michael Truckin’ Amazing Food Truck Cook-Off contest! Three local food…
Paula DaSilva is one tough cookie. Working in kitchens since age 10, chef de cuisine at 21, Hell’s Kitchen finalist at 28 and executive chef of a critically acclaimed restaurant by 31, this lady doesn’t just take the heat: she brings it. As executive chef of 1500° at Eden Roc…
Will Smith and his 14-year-old son, Jaden, were in Miami to promote their new film, After Earth, a summer blockbuster set for a May 31 release. The dynamic duo hosted an After Earth party at the Miami Science Museum for nearly 1,000 friends and fans, who schmoozed with the celebrity…
There was a time, not long ago, when boys in khaki swarmed Coral Gables. They sauntered down avenues while gossiping about the latest venture capitalist to move to New York. Ageless women, hair blow-dried and legs strangled by skin-tight white pants, muttered words like “supposebly.” There were gold necklaces, Mediterranean…
A mere few years ago the Miami craft beer scene was represented by a handful of bars that served little more than Budweiser and Corona to a few thirsty souls. But change happens and it happens quickly. Miami now has a healthy craft beer scene and a budding home brew…
You don’t have to hang out with Jorge Stekelorum long to realize his favorite word in Spanish is vení. It can mean several things. But for Stekelorum, it has only one definition: “Follow me.” For more than 20 years, Stekelorum has been making nothing but pasta at his shop, Mr…
Yesterday, the Internet completely blew up with the story of the war between Amy’s Baking Company owners Amy and Samy and everyone on the planet earth (with the possible exception of some cats). The Scottsdale, Arizona, restaurateurs have the dubious distinction of having Kitchen Nightmares host Gordon Ramsay walk out…
The 2012-2013 stone crab season closes tomorrow, May 16, with the last day of harvest today. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, traps must be removed from the water within five days. All restaurateurs and stores must obtain their stone crabs by May 16. It’s been a…
After three months of speculation and hearing a few uncertain words from a Japanese waitress at Momi, we’ve finally uncovered just what the owners of Momi Ramen in Brickell have cooking. Next to the authentic brick building that resembles a home and arguably serves the best ramen in town is…
