Some weeks ago thanks to a glut of American Express point and cheap-as-hell flights bound for San Francisco I found myself sitting at SPQR at on ungodly 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning. Sure I was sucking down a train of Zantac 150s, Alka-Seltzer and water in hopes of staving…
Easter is this Sunday, April 5, and between celebrating with family and dying eggs to hide in the backyard, you’re going to get hungry. Hop on over to these restaurants serving special Easter brunches for you and your family. Prices generally do not include tax and gratuities and reservations should…
Gin and tonic is huge in Spain. Which is why at Piripi, Merrick Park’s newest San Sebastian inspired eatery helmed by El Bulli veteran Najaat Kanache, a blast chiller is one of the most important attributes of the long concrete bar that has chips of colorful glass engrained in it…
March saw a lot of Miami openings, including some much anticipated restaurants. Bagatelle and its infamous clublike brunch arrived in South Beach, and Arjun Waney’s London-based Coya swung open its doors on Brickell. Less chichi, but still most welcome in the 305? GastroPod’s outpost at Aventura Mall’s food court and Boxelder, a craft…
Fuzzy bunnies and chubby chicks are the adorable, unofficial mascots of Easter; this is a holiday that’s all about the cute. And Miami’s Queen of Cute herself, Bunnie Cakes’ Mariana Cortez, is paying tribute with charming duckie cakes, bunny cookies and lots of other spring-themed edibles. From cupcakes in egg…
Intimate Buena Vista bistro, The Embassy, is closing for renovations in two weeks. The restaurant, which opened in 2012, features chef Alan Hughes own blend of globally-inspired plates paired with live music on most nights. Chef Hughes tells Miami New Times that he is not going anywhere. “We’re just cleaning…
Where Mexican food is concerned, chances are Scott Linquist has been there and done that. The 48-year-old executive chef and partner at Wynwood’s Coyo Taco was the top toque at Dos Caminos Mexican Kitchen in New York, and California’s Border Grill, co-owned by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. And…
With the reopening of Michelle Bernstein’s beloved eponymous restaurant only weeks away the busier-than-ever chef is staffing up and preparing to unleash a new menu on Miami featuring some classics alongside new creations. Bernstein has hired Michael Mayta and Keily Vasquez as chef de cuisine and pastry chef respectively. The…
There are two reasons Monica Palacios and Andres Tovar opened Viva México y Algo Más just doors from their beloved Viva México. The first is so loyal fans can get hold of tacos filled with various pig parts delicately braised in their own fat on Mondays, when the original restaurant…
Mamaliga seems out of place next to spring rolls and tuna tartare. The slightly sweet, off-white corn porridge is a staple in Eastern Europe. It’s a kind of filler, similar to rice in Asia or the doughy, cassava-based fufu of Africa and the Caribbean.
Brunch suggests an unrushed meal — a late breakfast that morphs into lunch and lasts well into the afternoon. It;s usually one of the only acceptable times in which to imbibe in some alcoholic beverages while the sun still shines high in the sky. The Vagabond Restaurant & Bar’s new…
No matter what our interest or involvement level in the cause of animal advocacy, there’s always more to learn about this ever-evolving topic. And who better to learn from than Susan Hargreaves, activist and author extraordinaire? Hargreaves is the woman behind Animal Hero Kids, a group that recognizes youngsters for…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve surely been to brunch at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. In a way, the Design District eatery spearheaded Miami’s now prominent and growing brunch culture beyond the archetypal hotel spread of chaffing dishes. Schwartz brought us kimchi…
Last year, Freshii made history as the first chain restaurant to open in Wynwood. Now, they’re adding another South Florida location — they’ll be feeding shoppers at Miami International Mall. Slated to open April 20, the fast-casual Canadian chain’s new locale, like its others, will sell reasonably priced, superfood-strong smoothies,…
Strolling into Aventura Mall is a bit of an assault on the senses. The massive 2,700,000 square foot shopping mecca, the third-largest in the United States, is loud and brightly lit. In it, you’ll find both locals and tourists from around the world perusing everything from iPhones to Fendi bags…
If you’re looking to expand your bivalve knowledge, you might want to head to Market at Momi, located at 1040 S. Miami Ave. in the former Market at Rosinella space. “Oysters should be eaten within two minutes of being shucked,” says ramen wiz Jeffrey Chen. “After two minutes. bacteria from…
When Taco Bell launches its new breakfast sandwiches tomorrow, March 26, it’s not just introducing a biscuit taco. It’s starting a full-scale attack on breakfasts served by clown dictators. The fast food chain, which has always catered to a younger demographic than family-oriented McDonald’s, is inviting its fans to “defect”…
When Maurizio Farinelli opened Strada in the Grove, the tree-lined community embraced the bistro for its well-priced pasta and warm-yet-sophisticated setting. Now, the restaurateur, who also owned the popular Trattoria Sole and Blu in South Miami, is bringing a more personal concept to the Grove. Farinelli 1937 will open at 3199…
Brunch: it’s what’s for breakfast (and lunch) on the weekend. It seems as though brunch culture in the Magic City has finally caught up with the rest of the country’s fascination over the sweet meets savory and boozy meal period. Sunday, a day once dreaded by chefs, has become the…
Juan Manuel Barrientos wants to tell a story. Part of it is about days spent at his grandmother’s house in Fredonia, about 30 miles south of Medellín. There, she prepared lunches of thick carrot soup with chopped plantains and guava. At El Cielo, which opened in early January nearly hidden…
It’s a sunny afternoon in South Beach and less than a block away, people are frying in the sun, but you’d never know it.. Inside it’s dark, except for neon lights, and people are dancing. It could be 10 p.m. or 2 a.m., but it certainly doesn’t feel like brunch…
With summer rapidly approaching and burger season on its way, it’s a safe bet that loads of lists teeming with the best hamburgers in Miami are soon to follow. However, one burger coming out of a food truck in a corner of Wynwood has what it takes to become the…
