Miami’s food scene is growing more responsible, evident by the success of the sixth-annual Slow Food “Snail of Approval” Tasting Party, which took place place Friday at Miami Beach’s Eden Roc. Hosted by Helene Henderson, chef/owner of Malibu Farm, the event made guests privy to Miami’s farm-to table best, which included more than 35 participants, ranging from restaurants and purveyors to breweries and distilleries.
McCormick might not be the name you think of when you conjure up Cuban cuisine, but that hasn’t stopped the iconic spice company from dipping its toe in the Caribbean waters. (And it certainly has a challenge if it expects to succeed in Miami, home to the Doral-based spicery Badia.)
Chef/owner of Dr. Limón (13766 SW 84th St., Miami), Carlos Brescia, likes to say, “ceviche starts here.” But what he should really be saying is, “Your hangover ends here.” Both are fair assessments of the Miami-based Peruvian restaurant offering one of South Florida’s largest ceviche selections and creative weekend specialties.
According to Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin, no one parties during the holidays better than his fellow Puerto Ricans. “No one celebrates Christmas the way we do it,” says Mendin, who grew up in Puerto Rico. “Christmas celebrations in Puerto Rico begin in early December and don’t stop on December 25. The parties continue well into the middle of January, right up until el Día de Los Reyes on January 6. It’s basically just nonstop partying.
An injured wrist hasn’t stopped Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow from getting around town this week for a few special appearances, including a recent meet-and-greet at Macy’s Dadeland, where he discussed one of his other passions — healthy eating — while chatting with fans.
Want to start your own garden but don’t know squat about squash? Not to worry: AvMed is sponsoring a series of free classes that’ll teach you everything you need to know.
For most people, the holidays are all about overindulging. Eggnog by the gallon, sugar cookies by the dozen, cheese platters by the pound — nothing says December like a rapidly expanding waistline. And who wants to give up their favorite seasonal treats?
After Leroy Bautista was laid off from his job as a chef, he decided it was time to work for himself again. The chef, who had been working in kitchens for 25 years both independently and for others, decided it was time to start Nic & Luc Jam after visiting…
About five years ago, Zak Stern took to Kickstarter in hopes of cobbling together the final bit of money he needed to open his Wynwood bakery. Shortly after, seating in the place around lunchtime was hard to find. On Thanksgiving morning, Stern opened his art-gallery-turned-bakery down the street from his original spot at 297 NW 26th St. The place is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Saturday.
Thanksgiving is over, and Black Friday madness fills the air. If you’re tired of the mall scenes of waiting two hours to find a parking spot only to fight with people over a cashmere scarf for Uncle Sal, there’s a better way. Take advantage of some great deals on wine and dining instead. Here are some of Miami’s best Black Friday deals.
By all measures, Jeremiah Bullfrog’s P.I.G. 7 was the Miami food-truck pioneer’s greatest success. Hundreds of attendees this past Saturday afternoon flooded into Wynwood’s Toejam Backlot, which was decked out like a tiki bar flanked by a stage blasting folk tunes ahead of a set by DJ Le Spam.
At this year’s Miami Book Fair, the cooking program has been expanded. In addition to the extensive list of cookbook authors who will be in attendance, the site for the cooking program is now a complete outdoor venue, Kitchen Stadium, that can seat more than 150 people.
In the past 50 years, Miami’s landscape and very culture have changed dramatically, but there are still bits of Old Florida if you look. One such haven is Robert Is Here, located in Homestead. More than a typical fruit stand, this piece of Americana opened in 1959, with a 6-year-old…
The Chang family, which New Times profiled over the summer, is no longer involved in 26 Sushi & Tapas following the settlement of spiteful lawsuit in which investor and real-estate developer Morris Kaplan accused the family of financially mismanaging the restaurant. At the same time, the Changs accused Kaplan of…
Stone crab season, South Florida’s favorite time of the year, starts on Saturday October 15. Running through May 15, stone crabs are caught in baited traps by both commercial and recreational fishermen and women. The crabs’ claw is removed and the crab is tossed back into the water for the…
Margie Pikarsky barely remembers the last time she took a real vacation. It was 2010, and while on the way to drop her daughter off at college in upstate New York, she and the family meandered through Delaware, western Pennsylvania, and the Empire State’s vast western reaches. Besides that, she’s…
Unlike many more recent arrivals to Miami, Ellen Kanner is no stranger to hurricanes. In her book, Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner, the local chef and author recounts her Hurricane Andrew experience. It was during that legendary storm that she developed her recipes…
Each morning in Mumbai an army of home cooks rises to the sweltering heat and heads to their kitchens to prepare the day’s meal. They’re not cooking for their families. They’re cooking for a delivery man, called a dabbawala, who will arrive in a matter of hours to ferry the…
For most of us, memories of school cafeteria cuisine include the likes of mini milk cartons, mystery meat, and that glorious treat known as pizza Friday. But schools today are upping their nutrition game, and Miami-Dade is at the front of the pack. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the…
Venerable chef and original Mango Ganger, Norman Van Aken is returning to Miami with a trio of exciting announcements. The James Beard winner is opening a cooking school, restaurant, and lounge at Wynwood Arcade at 50 NW 25 St. Van Aken’s triple-play will join other high-profile tenants like The Salty…
If you’re ready to up your culinary game at home, you could furnish yourself with plenty of cookbooks or watch a ton of Food Network television. Or, you could go another route and be taught by a talented toque while sipping on a libation in a five-star setting. The Mandarin…
Matthew Kenney has called Wynwood’s Plant Food + Wine: “the most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever worked on.” After visiting, it’s easy to see why the celebrity chef gushes about the locale. Guests are greeted by a sprawling, indoor-outdoor space complete with towering palms, a tranquil reflecting pool, and minimalist-style seating…
