Michael Schwartz’s Amara at Paraiso to Open November

Michael Schwartz’s Amara at Paraiso restaurant will open sometime in November at the Paraiso Bay complex in Edgewater. The restaurant’s large, 4,500-square-foot dining room, designed by Meyer Davis Studio, features indoor and outdoor seating that opens to Biscayne Bay, offering striking views.The main dining room and bar will seat 150, with an additional 70 seats on the waterfront deck.

Miami Spice 2017: Matador Room Doesn’t Hold Back

The good news is Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Matador Room at the Miami Beach Edition is participating in Miami Spice. The bad news is its $39 three-course, prix-fixe dinner menu isn’t offered on Fridays or Saturdays. Regardless, the light and bright Spice menu is the perfect antidote for the Miami summer doldrums.

Jezebel on Lincoln Road Offers Cocktails and Flaming S’Mores

Jezebel, a cozy food and drink lounge in Miami Beach, is now open. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Road, this dimly lit, orange-hued space serves cocktails prepared tableside and upscale comfort food like flaming s’mores and truffle popcorn. The restaurant took over the former Bacaro space, a short-lived Italian…

Miami Spice 2017: Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Experience

Miami Spice is here. From now through September 30, close to 240 of the city’s best restaurants will offer $23 prix-fixe lunches and $39 dinners with some adding a $23 weekend brunch to the mix. While you have close to two months to experience as many menus as you can, choosing from over 200 establishments can still be daunting. To make it easier, New Times is sharing some guides to help you along the way.

MdoughW Collaborates With Sugar Factory for an “Insane” Milkshake

Miami-based online dessert business MdoughW, known for freshly baked cookie cups and a wildly popular Instagram feed, is now offering its treats at Sugar Factory on Ocean Drive. Beginning today, August 3, a selection of dough treats is available, as is a limited-edition milkshake collaboration between MdoughW owner Margo Wolfe and Sugar Factory’s pastry team.

July 2017 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

July was a surprisingly active month for restaurant openings in Miami. Despite the traditional slowing of tourism in South Florida during the summer, several highly anticipated restaurants opened in the past 30 days.

Lost & Found Saloon Lives on Inside Churchill’s Pub

Though Lost & Found Saloon shuttered earlier this month, the beloved bar and restaurant’s food is still available, and owner Ken Bercel says he won’t stop cooking even while looking for a new place. “We’ve had a lot of loyal customers throughout the years who’ve really enjoyed the atmosphere and food,…

Miami Spice 2017: The Ten Best Brunches to Try

Miami Spice will return August 1, when more than 200 restaurants will offer discounted lunch and dinner menus through the end of September. This year, for the first time, Spice also offers brunch menus at select restaurants, including Essensia, Bakehouse Brasserie, Fooq’s, and Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market. Participating spots will serve three-course meals Saturdays and/or Sundays for $23 (tax, tip, and beverages not included).

Wawa Opens South Florida Stores, Announces Miami Expansion

Wawa has officially expanded into Broward County this month with the opening of two stores. On Thursday, July 27, fans of the Philadelphia-based convenience store chain can celebrate the launch of the company’s 119 and 120th Florida stores with the grand opening of locations at 4290 Davie Rd. in Davie and 3601 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano Beach.