A week after his Top Chef win, Jeremy Ford can hardly believe it., but the executive chef at Matador Room at the Miami Beach Edition Hotel is getting used to finally revealing he is the winner of the hit Bravo cooking competition. “It’s a bit surreal, but it’s sinking in. I’ve…
If you’ve been to Paris or Rome or New York you might have been enchanted by a visit to a local pastry shop. Rows upon rows of delicate, beautiful confections are offered up for your view. When you finally choose your one delicious item, it is carefully boxed and secured…
If you’re craving a burger and some beer in Coconut Grove or Wynwood, there’s a good chance Lokal or Kush are your go-tos. But what about seafood and cider? That’s where Matt Kuscher, who’s behind both Lokal and Kush, comes in with his newest restaurant, the Spillover, describing it as…
If you haven’t already, prepare for an overabundance of chocolate-filled bunnies and multi-colored eggs because Easter is this Sunday, March 27. But, sweets and egg-hunting aside, it’s also one of the biggest Sunday brunch days of the year, meaning it’s time to peep at some menus and make advanced reservations…
Miami New Times’ Iron Fork, presented by the Downtown Development Authority returns for a ninth year bigger and better than ever with a new location, delicious food, and an epic battle between two of Miami’s finest chefs. On Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m., Miami foodies will flock to the…
Two thousands years ago, modern-day Uzbekistan was part of Persia. Then it was seized by Mongol Empire founder Genghis Khan. Next came the Russians and the Soviets. Hence, at Chayhana Oasis in Sunny Isles Beach, a meal can represent thousands of miles of cuisine. Thus, you start with Turkish-style grape…
Everyone knows pizza is life (just ask the grateful recipients of Random Acts of Pizza). Despite the fact that it’s been around for 127 years, this perfect food never gets old. Whether cold or hot, thick crust or thin, white sauce or red — pizza is the very definition of deliciousness. …
Ichimi Ramen opened a little over a month ago, bringing soul soothing noodles to Coral Gables. The 2,000 square foot restaurant, located at 2330 Salzedo St., also serves izakaya dishes, but its the steaming bowls of ramen that diners will likely seek out at this 60-seat eatery. The noodles are…
In just a few hours, eight local foodies will down as many oysters as physically possible in 60 seconds. The prize? More oysters. March Madness is here, and Mignonette, the downtown oyster bar and seafood eatery, wanted in on the action. Danny Serfer, chef/owner of Mignonette, decided to create his own…
After spending a full day in a chaotic crowd under the hot sun as EDM blasts through monumental speakers, post-Ultra Music Festival-mornings can be tough. There are two options when it comes to a culinary cure: detox with light, clean fare and fresh-pressed juices or go for all things cheesy, greasy…
Bachour Bakery & Bistro, the collaboration between James Beard semifinalist Antonio Bachour and chef Henry Hané, is finally set to open this March. The bakery and bistro, located on the southwest corner of the Brickell World Plaza (600 Brickell Ave.) will feature the combined sweet and savory talents of these…
To Dale Talde, brunch in Miami should be more than sweet food and fizzy drinks. Imagine an outrageous day party, complete with an overabundance of beats and booze, fused with Latin-inspired brunch plates, like Cuban bao, platano maduro skewers, and roast pork with yuzu mojo. That’s how Talde envisions brunch. “Something…
Every Saturday outside the Coconut Grove Fresh Market, two Hispanic women serve samples of their handmade salsas under a hot-pink polyester tent. They don’t speak English, and instead communicate with warm smiles that urge passersby to pause and enjoy a taste of their culture. Yet their company, For Sisters, is…
Forget the James Beard awards. Miami’s own celebration of culinary excellence, the Johnson & Wales University Zest Awards put a spotlight on our local chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. Created in 2012, Zest gets more prestigious each year and winning is a big achievement for the professionals singled out for…
1111 Peruvian Bistro, located at 111 SW 1st Ave. in Miami, is not attempting to reinvent the wheel but in its small and humble menu, it is showcasing an evolution in Peruvian cookery not occurring in other South Florida kitchens. The restaurant is co-owned by former owner of Trattoria Sole and…
Verde, the Pérez Art Museum’s eatery, is a Miami favorite thanks to its sweeping views and vibrant foods, which ofttimes are inspired by current museum exhibits. But executive chef Kaytlin Brakefield wants the waterfront museum cafe to be a go-to for one more thing: dessert and mocktail pairings. “I wanted to start from scratch…
I knew I’d be impressed by the theatrics, but I nevertheless expected to leave the Alinea pop-up underwhelmed by the actual food. I was even worried I would still be hungry afterwards. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been dreadfully let down by hyped-up restaurants in the past such as the two…
The 2016 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award finalists were announced yesterday and, once again, Miami has been shut out of the running. The year started well enough, with several Miami chefs and one restaurant recognized by the New York-based organization that celebrates excellence in the culinary arts. The organization…
Picture a warm cinnamon roll from Knaus Berry Farm. Now, imagine it wrapped in soft and fluffy 24-hour brioche dough from the Salty Donut, drowned in a roasted-pecan-toffee-rum glaze, and topped with a few caramelized pecans. Voilà! Your craziest doughnut fantasy is about to come to life this weekend at the Salty Donut’s…
Crimson lanterns and a giant Buddha statue guide you inside Da Tang Unique. You pass a maze of intricate wooden lattices surrounding lacquered tables set with pearl-inlaid chopsticks and porcelain plates. Walls are crowded with reliefs of mountain landscapes filled with lotus ponds and plum trees. Among them are shadow…
Pie is the perfect food. It’s as good sweet as it is savory. It’s a dish that reinvents itself with the seasons, and easily bounces between high-brow and low rent. Pie doesn’t care if it’s filled with peak of season rhubarb. It won’t judge if you shovel it full of…
On a quiet Tuesday night, Wynwood’s KYU is bustling. The Asian-inspired eatery, opened about a month ago, is the new kid on 25th Street, bringing an exotic barbecue concept to the area’s ever-growing culinary scene. Housed in the former Shikany space, the restaurant is helmed by former Zuma alums, chef Michael…
