Dr. Mehmet Oz has taken a lot of flack lately about a recent Time magazine article, in which he seemingly reversed his position on organics and genetically modified (GMO) foods. In a phone interview yesterday, I got the straight dope on this sudden shift in opinion, directly from the doctor. On…
Ralph Pagano is not exactly a wallflower. The chef, who can be heard regularly on the Paul and Young Ron Show on Big 105.9, has been on multiple television cooking shows, is an outspoken lover of the “ponies”, and shows no shame in his love for a good mojito and…
All photos by Zachary FagensonInside Bonding.In only a few weeks, Bond Trisransi, the man behind Calle Ocho’s Mr. Yum and 2B Asia Bistro, has transformed a South Miami Avenue space sandwiched between Tobacco Road and the River Seafood & Oyster Bar into another of his whimsical, romantic fusion eateries. This…
Most of us have been stuffing our faces and beating up our livers for the past month or so. These facts combined with the pressure to choose a New Year’s resolution make this time of year a particularly busy one for the body detox industry.There are all sorts of capsules,…
Luca Bella in Aventura: Italian-American, Family-Style Tastiness
We’ve been awaiting the opening or Georges-Eric Farge’s eponymous new midtown establishment since we wrote about it almost a year ago. Though it was set to open last June, Farge has been holding the curtain for some time, hoping for an opening “that makes it out to seem like it’s…
Miami loves its food trucks. Whether we catch one on the side of the road for a lunchtime snack or head to a roundup to eat our way through several dozen offerings, we’re sweet on all the goodness coming from those mobile munch units.But which truck is the best in…
If you were to step into Luca Bella in Aventura, perhaps after shopping at the nearby mall or maybe, like most patrons, after driving from Williams Island in your Mercedes-Benz, you might notice a dish named “burnt cauliflower” at the menu’s end. It’s a peculiar offering, but waiters suggest this…
Now that the holidays are over and the smorgasbord of sugar cookies, fatty meats, cheese plates and cocktails of all kinds has come to a halt, many feel like such lard-asses that their instinct is to embark on a sudden and drastic plan of deprivation.Their New Year’s resolutions to counterbalance…
The last month of the new year saw a lot of anticipated 2012 restaurants opening under the wire. Ralph Pagano’s Alba at Sole On The Ocean provides classic Italian cuisine and fresh seafood with a panoramic ocean view to the northernmost parts of Miami and Miami Beach. Although the official…
Catch is set to open at the James Royal Palm Hotel the first week of 2013, making it one of the first restaurants of the new year. The restaurant is the second Catch, the flagship restaurant having opened in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district in 2011. As you can tell by it’s…
January 1st: the only day of the year when the government sanctions our hangovers with paid time off. After overindulging in bottles of cheap champagne and a river of Red Bull vodkas, there’s nothing better than an oversized midday meal to soothe your aching head and rumbling tummy. And if…
Exit 1 Restaurant Review: Too Many Blunders Overshadow a Rising Chef’s True Potential
Miami’s Mexican food fanatics have one more place to feed their cravings without hightailing it to Homestead. The fast casual Salsa Fiesta chain (and winner of our Best Taco 2012 award) opened an Aventura location earlier this month. The expanding enterprise launched locations in Miami and Pembroke Pines in 2009…
It was nearly 6 p.m. on a brisk Saturday, and only three tables at Key Biscayne’s Exit 1 were occupied. A mural of a lighthouse scene filled a white stone wall, which was framed by dark molding and vintage photographs of old Key scenes. Smooth jazz played in the background…
Khong River House may have opened just days ago, but on a Thursday evening, the place was already as lively as its sister establishment Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Like Yardbird, Khong’s colors are warm. Repurposed Thai shipping crates serve as wood wall decor. Edison bulbs cast a warm copper…
The Christmas countdown is reaching its grand finale. With mere hours left to shop, you better make with the hustle to avoid being empty-handed on the big day. And if you’re looking for something to satisfy a fellow foodie, Short Order has partnered with the South Beach Wine and Food…
Fans of Pubbelly and Pubbelly Sushi rejoice – the empire is about to introduce its newest endeavor: PB Steak. Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro and Jose Mendin, the trio who’ve created a whopping five concepts since 2010, are the brains behind a meaty new eatery. The newest concept will open its…
Miami Beach is getting a new place for serious seafood when Lure Fishbar docks at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The restaurant is set to open in the former Emeril’s space in the fall of 2013. This is the second Lure Fishbar to open. The New York City flagship garners…
Miami Food Scene 2012: Top 12 Uppers and Downers
In the past couple of years, Miami’s food scene has joined the ranks of the nation’s greatest dining destinations. The New York Times’ Frank Bruni cited the rising Design District, including Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, for its great potential. Bon Appétit named Yardbird Southern Table & Bar among the…
Word on the street is that New York burger joint, Milk Burger, is opening up an outpost in Miami. While we couldn’t reach anyone to confirm the details of where or when to expect the opening, a Twitter account was created with the handle @MilkBurgerMiami and on December 14, the…
