Kris Wessel is famous for his unique, indigenously-inspired Floridian fare. Menu items like barbecue shrimp, coconut-conch chowder, and “Hialeah-style” palomilla steak mark Oolite’s lineup. But Wessel is the master of more than just animal protein. His Miami Beach eatery offers a wide array of meatless dishes, and this Thursday, they’re…
Baseling all weekend? Make sure to fit brunch into your agenda, partly because you’ll need to get some fuel in you but also because Mignonette recently launched brunch service, which means in addition to shucking oysters Danny Serfer is also flipping eggs. No stranger to brunch, Serfer has Sunday devotees…
Hot on the heels of the opening of L’Echon Brasserie at the Hilton Cabana Hotel, the Pubbelly Boys, Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin, and Sergio Navarro, are expanding their growing restaurant roster. This time, the boys are headed across the river, to downtown Miami. PB Station will open at the Langford…
If you’re trekking the beach for Basel revelry and looking for a bite to eat or a few cocktails to sip, you might want to stop into The Redbury where Cleo has recently opened. The trendy Hollywood outfit has suited up to bring Middle Eastern cuisine to South Beach’s busy…
Quality Meats, the restaurant that combines a classic butcher shop with a restaurant, opens February 2015 in South Beach. The restaurant, the first non-NYC venue by the father-and-son team of Alan and Michael Stillman, will be located at 1501 Collins Ave. The restaurant, which brings the much acclaimed New York…
On Thursday, December 11, Cibo Wine Bar opens at the luxury Continuum condominiums. This is the second Cibo Wine Bar in South Florida, with the first opening in Coral Gables in October 2011. The large space features 12,000 square feet of indoor dining. But what’s sure to be the largest…
You might know that Siena Tavern, the Chicago Italian eatery that opened in South Beach last month, has an in-house celebrity. No, it’s not chef/partner Fabio Viviani (although the Top Chef alum, who recently published his second book, does have star wattage). It’s actually a meatball. What some people might…
I have a personal bias against Doral. Maybe it’s the fact that I lived there for 12 years or that my parents made the move at a time when the most exciting dining options were Hooters and Tony Roma’s. Today, however, Doral is Venezuelan foodie heaven, with arepa and cachapa…
Pause for a moment to inhale the aroma of fresh Burgundy truffles that fleck the frothy soup’s surface. Swirls of brown butter diffuse the mushrooms’ fragrance, infusing the appetizer with the rich scent and taste of toasted hazelnuts. Both raw and golden tips of cauliflower float atop the dish that…
November openings heated up Miami’s restaurant scene. In anticipation of Art Basel, establishments clamored to get permits in order and train staff for the rush that comes with the mega week of art and culture. Notable openings include Seagrape, Crown Room, and 1930’s House, all at the Thompson Miami Beach…
Freddo, the Argentinean helado company that’s been churning out crafted frozen delights since 1969 has finally arrived in Miami. The South American ice cream company, with locations in six South American countries and the United Kingdom, has opened its second location in the United States today — right on Lincoln…
It’s a little secret that Jimmy’z Kitchen will deliver from its Wynwood location to your high rise in Brickell. The only caveat is that it can take a while. A long while. But no more. See also: Miami’s Best Mofongo Hides Near Hialeah…
The weekend forecast sure looks promising: sunny with guaranteed cool temperatures and a chance of brunch. That last one, though, is up to you. With the weather continuing to dip into the 60s and 50s at night, spending your weekend wearing a light jacket while downing bloody marys sounds like…
Micah Edelstein’s Nemesis Urban Bistro isn’t even closed yet and already the space has been accounted for. David Foulquier, who spent most of his life traveling and working under culinary luminaries like Daniel Boulud and Jean Georges Vongerichten, plans to open Fooq’s in the location (1035 N. Miami Ave.) in…
In search of new menu items at your favorite restaurants? Well search no more! Red the Steakhouse, Milos, and Shikany have added some seriously scrumptious updates to their menu. It is time to go big or go home…
The Winter WonderLamb dinner took place recently on a perfectly gorgeous night on the terrace of the Dutch. Catherine Golding, a meat expert from Australia, arrived in Miami about a month ago and rounded up 15 chefs. She educated them on new lamb trends, how to properly butcher the animal,…
If you ever had the chance to dine at Lippi, then you’ll be in shock when visiting Tamarina, which recently opened in the same gargantuan space on Brickell Avenue. The dining room has been transformed from a gaudy palace into a swank and chic intimate space dressed with floor-to-ceiling sheer…
In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. Richard Ingraham’s first memories are of food. The chef, who was born in Liberty City, recalls his…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced new rules that will affect nearly everything we, as diners and consumers, put into our mouths. That above statement is not hyperbole, by the way. The rules, a major extension of the 2010 law that required chain restaurants to disclose certain…
The Thompson Miami Beach may have officially opened this past Friday, but its restaurants and bars were closed to the public until yesterday. Finally, people longing for Michelle Bernstein’s cuisine or a Julio Cabrera-designed cocktail can do so with the opening of Seagrape restaurant, the Crown Room bar, and the…
Italian eateries don’t (typically) have much in the way of vegan-friendly fare. Butter, cream, and egg tends to be par for the course, key ingredients in the dishes we love so much. But it is possible to recreate Italian flavors without any animal products, just ask Melanie Bozzo Perez, co-founder…
27 Restaurant & Bar, the much-anticipated dining establishment at the Freehand Miami Beach, opens today, November 24. The restaurant, which soft-opened this past weekend, is located in the original 1930s house that shares property with Freehand Miami Beach. The structure was gutted and designed by Roman & Willams, the design…
