On August 1, Miami Spice returns with the offer of prix-fixe lunches and dinners at some of our finest restaurants at the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. Spice, which runs from August 1 through September 30, is designed to encourage both tourists and locals to…
The thought of chili pepper-infused hot honey drizzled on top of a sizzling cheese-and-tomato pizza might sound bizarre. But if the honey is by Mike Kurtz the pizza is from Paulie Gee’s, it’s a different story. Mike’s Hot Honey, a sweet and spicy condiment created by Kurtz, is now available across South Florida in…
In Miami’s ever-growing fast-paced culinary environment, rapidly freezing a batch of ice cream and transforming it into a rich and creamy concoction seems like old news. In the last year, nitrogen ice cream shops have sprouted up across Miami, with places like Lulu’s and Chill-N becoming resident cold-sweet staples. And…
“Why do we add nutmeg to mash potatoes?” This inquiry sparked a young boys passion in cooking that would lead him through a world-class culinary journey, landing him on the South Of Fifth neighborhood of South Beach, a block away from the beach and South Pointe Park. Lilikoi—which means passionfruit…
New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, takes over the American Airlines Arena Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m. This year, Iron Fork is bigger than ever, with more than 70 favorite local restaurants, many of them Miami Spice participants, offering bites of their best…
Laura Rivera, nicknamed Lola the Baker, grew up in a kitchen. Her great grandmother, Lola, loved baking, spending most of her time with Laura crafting sweets like cakes, brownies, and sugary frostings. Rivera, who graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Psychology, always held baking near to her heart,…
Michael Schwartz’s success nearly cost him his marriage. It was May 2010 when the bespectacled, increasingly gray-haired chef claimed a James Beard Award for Best Chef South. He was working more than ever, nearly abandoning all other aspects of his life. “I had my head down all the time,” the…
Peppers Authentic Mexican will add to its South Beach and Brickell restaurants with a new location at Dadeland Plaza (9459 South Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest ) on Friday, July 15. Owned and operated by business partners and close friends, David Gonzalez and Gonzalo Leon de Bracamonte, the casual eatery will be…
For Lisettey Llampalla and Justin Sherrer, opening up a restaurant was always a dream. With the launch of Doce Provisions in Little Havana, that dream has officially come true. “When I came here from Cuba, I never thought I’d be a chef,” Llampalla says. “I started out working in a kitchen and now…
Miami has no shortage of brunch spots, but a restaurant encompassing a seafood-inspired brunch menu is ironically a rarity. Avoid a two-hour trek down to the Keys with a trip to the Rusty Pelican instead. Unlike most locales, which default to traditional offerings like pancakes and eggs or plates with…
It looks like Tap 42 is doubling down on Miami. The Fort Lauderdale-based restaurant, named for its dozens of beer taps, is opening a second Miami -area location at the former Apeiro Kitchen & Bar space in Midtown Miami (3252 NE 1st Ave.). The 6,150 square foot restaurant is…
Ah, an eggs benedict. It’s one of the most traditional and anticipated dishes on a restaurant’s breakfast or brunch menu. Usually, the dish includes two poached eggs, a meat or vegetable, an English muffin, and large drizzle of a gooey, yellow sauce. The eggs are cooked to ooze a runny…
When Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis left Miami for the bright lights of New York City, they always had plans to return to Miami with a restaurant. The partners, both in life and business, made doubly good on the promise. First, the team opened Sarsaparilla Club at the Shelborne Wyndham…
Icebox Cafe has been around for 19 years and, since then, has experienced more than a few changes. After starting as a small restaurant just off Lincoln Road, it has grown to become a swanky eatery that Oprah Winfrey loves. The organic cafe owned by Robert Siegmann can be found…
While summer in South Florida may be in full swing, things are about to get a whole lot cooler. This month, healthy lifestyle company, Juicesense, will bring its own unique brand of raw foods and cold-pressed juices to 2992 Mc Farlane Rd. in Coconut Grove. Juicense is the brainchild of…
Depending on where you live, eating the region’s best Asian cuisine can require a pilgrimage. Some folks haul north for Korean barbecue at Lauderhill’s Gabose. Others head south for fragrant pho and cha gio at Pho Thang between Pinecrest and Cutler Bay. Many steal away from work for Japanese Market’s…
Big things are happening at the Salty Donut. Miami’s first craft doughnut shop, which opened at the start of 2016, has announced a second pop-up location beginning July 16 at the Confidante in Miami Beach. That same week, the company will launch a partnership with UberEats, an on-demand meal delivery service…
Back in March 2016, chef Niven Patel announced he was leaving his post at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink to open his own restaurant, with interim plans to run the kitchen at Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. The chef’s restaurant plans have become concrete with the announcement of Ghee Indian Kitchen. Patel,…
When you think of a place named Mash Potatoes rarely do you think it might feature much else than mash potatoes, nevertheless a health food restaurant. But nestled in Coral Gables you will find just that. When owner and Executive Chef Scott Wise and his two partners got together 3…
As a kid, most of us remember when mom or dad said to chill on the ice cream. But now, the days of skimping on sweet treats is no more (and that’s not just because you’ve reached adulthood). In a promotional campaign for its new toothpaste for sensitive teeth, Tom’s…
Little Havana, known for its Cuban cultural influences, just gained a piece of Venezuela with the opening of Guayaba y Chocolate at 1603 SW Eighth St. The small shop in the heart of Calle Ocho is owned by Venezuelan chocolatier Alejandra Bigai along with her anthropologist cousin and business partner Maria Waleska. Bigai is…
If you misplace your farmer’s almanac, there are two ways to tell when mango season has hit Miami: the sweet smell of fallen fruit, sizzling on sidewalks — and the arrival of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s International Mango Festival. Every July, the famous fest brings mango aficionados from across the globe…
