Miami’s Pastelito Papi Bakes the City’s Craziest Cuban Pastries

Giovanni Fesser is reinventing Miami’s favorite pastry. A couple of years ago, the burly, bearded 38-year-old Ariete sous-chef was awake in the middle of the night, bouncing between episodes of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and videos of entrepreneur/motivational speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. For some reason, he began thinking about pastelitos and couldn’t stop.

The Five Best Football Watch-Party Brunches

During football season, root for your favorite team while sipping bottomless mimosas and digging into French toast lollipops and hangover sandwiches. From Brickell to Wynwood, Midtown, and Aventura, these five restaurants serve Sunday brunch while screening weekly games.

Sanguich de Miami Returns to Little Havana With Permanent Storefront on Calle Ocho

Sanguich de Miami, a wildly popular Cuban sandwich shop, has returned to Little Havana — this time, for good. Last month, Sanguich’s co-owners, Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero, quietly opened a permanent storefront three blocks west of the spot where their original shipping container debuted last year. This Saturday, September 22, they’ll host a grand-opening celebration.

Ralph Pagano and Belkys Nerey to MC Iron Fork 2018

New Times’ Iron Fork has announced the MCs for this year’s culinary competitions. Miami celebrity chef Ralph Pagano and WSVN’s Belkys Nerey will MC this year’s fete Thursday, October 4, at the James L. Knight Center and Hyatt Regency Miami.

Vegan Bon Chocolatier Opens in Bay Harbor Islands

The next time your chocolate cravings kick in, Bon Chocolatiers in Bay Harbor Islands is happy to help. The newly opened all-vegan and kosher confectioner sells chocolate bars, chocolate pretzels, Rocher hazelnut, strawberry bark, pâte de fruit (fruit paste squares), and other sweet treats.

Five New Brunches to Try in Miami Beach

In Miami Beach, there’s more to brunch than sparkling cocktails and eggs Benedict. In the past few months, a handful of restaurants have rolled out new menus and experiences, including churro French toast, roving beverage carts, and the city’s first-ever rooftop dog park.