Choices Organic Cafe is about to be a quartet. The popular vegan eatery is opening its fourth location at 2895 McFarlane Rd. in Coconut Grove tomorrow, February 13. The spot — in a cheery-hued historic building right in the heart of the Grove — has been in the works…
There’s a certain formula to farmers markets: rows of polyester tents, each with their own colorful displays of products to peruse and sample. These publicity hotspots unite all sorts of local companies, from big-name brands to mom-and-pop shops. With such a wide variety of options, knowing how to navigate the…
Who doesn’t want to eat an adorable panda. You may have stumbled upon a sushi rice version of one on Instagram or Pinterest, grinning up at you alongside golden hunks of chicken kara age and discs of pink-swirled fish cakes. The allure of making bento boxes is inescapable. Just imagine…
Super Bowl 50 has something for everyone: A face off between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos for sport enthusiasts, commercials and music performances for sport illiterates, and good ol’ American grub for all. If you’re planning a watch party or shamelessly choosing to leave the dirty work to a family…
When Maria Alemann got pregnant two years ago, she quickly realized how challenging it was to find healthy, organic, and easily accessible plant-based foods. Working full-time, she didn’t have the time or energy to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen to feed herself and her growing offspring. Couldn’t healthy…
It’s been nearly four years since Kris Wessel had a flag planted in Miami’s northern reaches. His beloved Red Light Little River shuttered in 2012 after he lost the lease. Come late February, he’ll be back with a pocket-sized spot called Tropical Barbecue. Situated three blocks north of Churchill’s Pub…
Torrential rains. Unseasonal blistering heat. Fungus. This year’s growing season, the months spanning November to May, have been plagued by a seemingly never-ending string of weather-related problems that have destroyed crops at countless South Florida farms. “We probably lost 80 percent of what was planted in the field during the…
It’s prime time to be visiting a farmer’s market in Miami. And that means getting out there at some unusually early weekend hour clutching a cup of coffee and eyeing the best of what South Florida’s farms have to offer during the height of the winter growing season. Yet this…
If you’ve ever had dreams of running off to culinary school but just don’t have the time to devote to it, Johnson & Wales University is offering the next best thing. The college’s North Miami culinary school is opening its doors for the first time in many years to the…
The thought of food might not sound as appetizing as it did last night, as you gobbled down turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and one-too-many servings of grandma’s homemade pie. But for the sake of survival, you’re going to have to eat something today. Chef Cindy Hutson has a suggestion. “There’s…
The holiday season is in full swing, and Whole Foods wants to make the experience as seamless as possible for its shoppers. The organic supermarket chain launched a bevy of seasonally-inspired menus, available online or in-store, through December 29. “Our offerings have definitely gotten bigger throughout the years,” says Brian Collaro,…
Beautiful local produce is the heart of any quality farmers’ market, but Pinecrest Wayside Market goes above and beyond the traditional open-air fruit stand. Not only have they been stocking some of the best fruits and veggies around since 1948, but they also offer a variety of house-made prepared foods…
Knaus Berry Farm opened for season yesterday and, although it was a weekday, the line snaked out from the bake shop out toward the road, with hundreds of people waiting for their turn to enter the combination farm stand and bake shop. For some, a trip to the farm brings…
The focus of festivals and farmers’ markets can get a little blurry, but at the fourth annual Redland GrowFest this weekend, the star of the show will be crystal clear: locally-grown foods. Starting Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Redland at the Fruit and Spice Park, the two-day event aims to…
Big changes are coming to Michael Schwartz’s Cypress Room. After last week’s dispatching of chef de cuisine Roel Alcudia, the kitchen’s three remaining cooks walked out in protest days later, Alcudia confirmed. “I told them if that’s what they were going to do, they should do it the right way…
The past year has been rough for Teena’s Pride. First, Teena Borek, the namesake and matriarch of the decades old Homestead farm suffered a stroke. Later the farm’s website was hacked, forcing a website overhaul. Meanwhile, Borek’s plans to recuperate and get back to running the community supported agriculture program…
For anyone who’s into fresh food or locally grown produce, CSAs are a Godsend. Benefitting both farms and consumers, Community Supported Agriculture is the locavore’s solution to corporate farming. Now, one of Miami’s most notable farms has introduced a twist on the traditional CSA: a restaurant-focused program. Dubbed a “Chef Share”, Little…
Golden Fig might have opened in the former OTC space by OTC’s former restaurateur Michael Sullivan, but it quickly held its own, thanks to executive chef Tomas Prado, who gave the restaurant its own unique identity by serving fresh from the farm, Florida-inspired fare. Prado, whose resumé includes heavy hitters…
Three years ago, New TImes boldly took your chicken where it had never gone before: Namely, to the local head shop. Our “ganja jerk chicken” offered connoisseurs a way to get their THC fix and satisfy their munchies all in one convenient stop. Now, that recipe is going legit. Seattle…
As Biscayne Boulevard from the MiMo district on up through North Miami continues to thrive with plenty of new dining options, it’s not just restaurants that will help create this area’s new culinary scene. Later this summer, we can expect the first-ever outpost of IGA, the Instituto Gastronómico de las…
One of the most amazing things about Miami is the abundant wildlife that share space with us humans, making us a true urban jungle. An afternoon boating trip can be rewarded with sightings of pelicans, manatees, or dolphins. A brisk morning walk can turn into a bird watching expedition with…
For Liberty City resident Izegbe Onyango purchasing fresh, affordable produce hasn’t been an easy feat. With no grocery store within a mile radius of her city, more than 50,000 residents like Onyango are left with convenience stores, quick shops and fast food to feed their families. “Having fresh produce should…
