Walk through the Nautilus on a Sunday morning and you might forget you’re inside a South Beach hotel. The lobby and downstairs lounge are hush, with few guests shuffling in and out. But, venture a little further, and find chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s Driftwood Room, where the atmosphere transforms into a swank…
Here’s a new hot spot to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year: Agave Taco Bar, located at 9739 NW 41st St. in Doral. The restaurant, set to open the first week of May, will be celebrating both its grand opening and “Cinco de Drinko” next week with a limited-time happy hour…
Imagine if a doughnut and a muffin had a one-night stand. Yes, what looks like an ordinary circular pastry is actually the progeny of two better known desserts. And, though the concept sounds bizarre, it’s actually a sweets-lover’s dream transformed into a sugary reality. The creamy treat, which oozes an…
For any diner with a dietary restriction, eating out can be difficult. How do you know where to go, what to order — whether the server will be awesome about accommodating you, or an asshole? Tasteful is a new app geared towards vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and other healthy or restricted eaters…
It’s a fact. People flock to IKEA as much for the store’s meatballs and gravlax as for inexpensive furniture with impossible-to-pronounce names. Let’s face it — even the most hardcore foodie stops in for a little nosh or at least a for-yo from that insane cone machine as fuel for…
Bulla, the trendy Coral Gables gastrobar that serves modern takes on traditional tapas, is expanding its horizons with the opening of its second South Florida location. Bulla Gastrobar Doral opens May 3 at The Shops at Downtown Doral (5335 NW 87th Ave. #C102). The 5,500 square foot restaurant will offer indoor…
Just nine months after it opened, Golden Fig has closed its doors, albeit temporarily. The South Miami Ave. restaurant posted a message on its Facebook page a few weeks ago that it was closing to repair equipment issues., but the issue goes beyond basic repairs. Golden Fig’s owner Michael Sullivan…
Little Havana’s Viva Mexico has closed for renovations, according to a sign posted on the steel shutters covering the counter where you usually sidle up for a trio of tacos campechano. Yet the closure may be permanent according to Karina Soriano, who until recently supplied the restaurant with a litany of…
Since Delray Beach’s Apeiro Kitchen & Bar opened in October, a lot has changed. Chef/partner David Blonsky said goodbye to the restaurant, and Delray’s executive chef Anthony Sitek journeyed south to keep the newly-opened locale up and running. Sitek oversees both locations now and has implemented a stark revamp to the…
The doughnut craze is hitting Miami hard. And before that, the macaron had its chance to shine (though short-lived). But the cookie is a classic — and just like fashion, classics will never go out of style. Whether they’re ooey-gooey or chewy, mini or massive, vegan or Paleo, cookies come in…
The sweet scent of smoke assaults your senses long before you catch sight of Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann. If you’re acquainted with the gaucho chef who was reared on the edge of Patagonia’s windswept plains, you’ll know that intoxicating perfume comes from his love and calling card: fire. It’s…
The St. Regis Bal Harbour family has lost one of its own with the death of Scott Thomas Dolbee. According to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner, Dolbee, 46, died on April 15 at 2 p.m. The cause of his death was not listed. The five-star luxury resort issued the following statement: …
When Brickell City Centre opens, it will house Miami’s first true food hall. According to a statement, a 38,000 square-foot Italian indoor food hall will open at Brickell City Centre (67 SW Eighth St.). The massive culinary endeavor will anchor the shopping center located at the base of the 5.4…
Lush palms, sandy coastlines, and blooming orange blossoms make spring in Miami worthwhile (and the looming summer heat less daunting). If you’re a die-hard foodie, cherish the season with vibrant plant and vegetable-infused plates from a bevy of neighborhood restaurants. These five dishes blend brightly-colored ingredients like avocado and heirloom…
Robert Siegmann, the man who created Icebox Cafe more than 15 years ago, is opening two more brick and mortars. But this time, they won’t be inside of bustling airport terminals. The industrial-designed organic cafe, which has three express counterparts for busy and hungry travelers in Miami International and Dallas Fort…
Eateries claiming to be “sustainable” and “eco-friendly are a dime a dozen, and separating the posers from the honestly passionate can be tricky. At these local restaurants, Earth-friendly initiatives aren’t just a PR strategy; their teams actually do care about their impact on the environment. The origins, mission statements and…
When thinking about what makes the perfect brunch, a few deal-breaker ingredients come to mind. For starters, the food needs to be tasty, and the menu must balance breakfast- and lunch-oriented plates (it’s called brunch for a reason). A quaint, quiet atmosphere is essential too. Brunch parties are fun every…
The only thing South Beach Wine & Food Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager likes more than throwing a grand fete is getting up in the morning. While most people dread the call of the rooster and the rise of the sun, Schrager thinks of only one thing: Breakfast. Miami’s resident…
Earlier this month, the Japanese eatery Dragonfly opened its third location in Downtown Doral. The trio of restaurants is an exciting expansion for owners Hirofumi Leung and Song Kim, but they insist that each version have its own special flare. While the Gainesville spot is sushi-focused and Orlando’s location is…
Though tuna poke can be found on many restaurant menus, Miami really hasn’t had a true taste of the dish. Poke, which comes from the Hawaiian word “to slice or cut raw fish” is much more than an appetizer. The dish, born in Hawaii, started as a way for…
Sheryn Abalos has been vegan for three decades. She stopped eating animal products at 13, ages before Beyonce, Miley, or Ariana helped the term make it into the mainstream. In those days, meat substitutes were few and far between, and vegan cheeses?! The options were rubbery and gray, at best. …
Last week we brought you word from North Dade that the recently opened Basilic Vietnamese Grill boasts a fine rendition of pho, joining a limited numbers of options scattered across town. As luck would have it another Vietnamese spot, Pho Mi 2 Go (17010 W. Dixie Hwy., 786-986-2790) opened around…
