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Stephen Starr's Retro Foray Onto South Beach, the Continental, Has Closed

By Zachary Fagenson

Jul 24, 2017

July is proving to be a bad month on Collins Avenue's 23rd block. Last week, Tom Colicchio announced his Beachcraft at the 1 Hotel South Beach would close at the end of this year. And now Stephen Starr's the Continental, a retro oasis tucked into the revamped Ankara Motel, has shuttered, according to Philly.com. The Philadelphia restaurateur confirmed that his Miami Beach location closed after dinner service this past Sunday.

Tom Colicchio's Beachcraft to Leave 1 Hotel South Beach: Will Pubbelly Take Over?

By Zachary Fagenson

Jul 13, 2017

Just two years after opening, Tom Colicchio's Beachcraft, located inside the 1 Hotel South Beach, will shutter at the end of this year, Colicchio confirmed today. The hotel's bar, Tom on Collins, is slated to undergo a branding change as the Top Chef host, who oversees a fleet of Craft restaurants and other properties across the country, pulls up stakes.

Eyes on Miami: MLB All-Stars, J.Lo, Jamie Foxx, and Others

By World Red Eye

Jul 13, 2017

It's not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times...

Miami Easter 2017 Brunch Guide

By Alona Abbady Martinez

Apr 10, 2017

Easter is almost here, and in Miami, that means perfect weather for selfies with the Easter Bunny and egg-hunting by the beach. Head to one of the many restaurants offering specials for the day. Reservations are strongly suggested or in some cases required, and tax and tip are generally not included.

The Ten Best Hotel Restaurants in Miami

By Maureen Aimee Mariano

Dec 12, 2016

Forget the notion that hotel restaurants are subpar joints, meant to be enjoyed solely by hotel guests who don’t have the time or energy to explore more exciting eateries around the city. In fact, many of Miami's hottest restaurants are located inside hotels.

Father's Day 2016 Brunches in Miami

By Nicola Haubold

Jun 13, 2016

After taking mom out for some Mimosas on Mother's Day, its time to show dad some love. And, while a homemade picture frame may have cut it as a kid, its harder to find the perfect present now that you're all grown up. This Father's Day, skip the super glue burns...

Miami's Ten Best Breakfast Spots

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 6, 2016

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It's what kick-starts your metabolism and sets the tone for the hours to come. Whether you prefer a Cubano and a cafecito or a hand-rolled bagel smothered in chive cream cheese, Miami has its fair share of mid morning-oriented eateries. From...

Valentine's Day 2016 Miami Restaurant Guide

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Feb 3, 2016

It's not Valentine's Day yet, but it sure feels like it as nearly every shop in town overflows with chocolates and candies, lovey-dovey cards, and oversized teddy bears. But forget the corny gifts. The real way to someone's heart is through their stomach. With the love-filled holiday quickly approaching, spread...

Zach Fagenson's Best Miami Restaurant Dishes of 2015

By Zachary Fagenson

Dec 15, 2015

Aside from a handful of dearly departed closures (think Kris Wessel’s Oolite) 2015 was a banner year for dining in Miami-Dade. Blood began pumping through the burgeoning MiMo District as The Vagabond opened its doors and Cake Thai Kitchen became a fast favorite. The beach continued to flood with celebrity...

Thanksgiving 2015: Guide to Restaurant Dinners in Miami

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Nov 25, 2015

It's not Thanksgiving yet, but we know those oh-so-familar cravings for turkey, gravy, and cranberry are slowly creeping in. The only thing that stands between you and satisfying those pesky cravings with an autumn-inspired feast are a few hundred dollars, days of preparation, and long hours slaving away in the...

20 Miami Restaurants to Watch This Year

By Miami New Times staff

Oct 2, 2015

27 Restaurant & Bar 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach; 305-531-2727; thefreehand.com Since the day it opened, 27 Restaurant & Bar has attracted the hip crowd that's been a fixture at Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi's bar the Broken Shaker since its early days in the once-forgotten Indian Creek Hotel...

Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli Is Opening a "Beachy and Fun" Resto in South Beach

By Valeria Nekhim Lease

Sep 7, 2015

Alex Guarnaschelli, the Iron Chef, Food Network star, cookbook auteur, and top toque at Manhattan’s popular Butter Restaurant, is taking her talents to South Beach. Earlier this week, Miami.com reported Guarnaschelli will helm the restaurant opening next month inside the new Nautilus South Beach hotel at 1825 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Called...

Tom Colicchio's Beachcraft Looks for a Place in the Sun

By Zachary Fagenson

Aug 25, 2015

It seemed inevitable Tom Colicchio would open a place in Miami. He's been eyeing the city since 2007, when David Bouley's Evolution vacated the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. But there was little hint the smooth-domed chef whose face is a fixture everywhere from television to Capitol Hill would take on a...

Miami Restaurant Sales Recover as Closings Slow

By Zachary Fagenson

Aug 4, 2015

Despite a run of high-profile restaurant closures that have rolled through like a summer squall, casualties are waning as sales figures pick up and begin outpacing major metro areas like Los Angeles and New York. The numbers seemed to have bottomed out in March, when they climbed a paltry 0.8...

Miami Spice 2015: Ten Best New Restaurants

By Laine Doss

Jul 14, 2015

Miami Spice returns once again to brighten our Summer on August 1. For two months, nearly 200 of Miami's best restaurants offer three-course meals at deeply discounted prices — $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. For diners, it's a great way to get acquainted with new favorite restaurants. This...

Tom Colicchio's Beachcraft: Clam and Porchetta Flatbread, Sea Urchin Bucatini, and Pastelitos (Photos)

By Carla Torres

Jul 6, 2015

Food trivia Monday: what chef has five James-Beard Awards, three cookbooks, hosts two television shows, and an empire of restaurants with his latest one officially dishing out dinner in Miami Beach? If you're scratching your head right now, turn on Bravo and the answer might just be staring at you...

Miami's June 2015 Restaurant Openings and Closings

By Laine Doss

Jul 1, 2015

June was one of the most active months this year regarding Miami restaurant openings and closings. Notable openings include La Moderna straight from Roma; Tantalize supper club; and Chef Klime Kovaceski's Crust. Although technically open for a few months, Tom Colicchio's Beachcraft finally started serving dinner, and Kylie Jenner helped open...

Miami Spice 2015: Full List of the 181 Participating Restaurants

By Laine Doss

Jun 30, 2015

On August 1, Miami Spice returns with the offer of prix fixe lunches and dinners at some of our finest restaurants at the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. The offer, which runs from August 1 - September 30, is designed to encourage both tourists and...

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