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Haitian coffee farmers show off a new harvest.

Panther Coffee Brings a Haitian Farm Co-Op's Beans to Miami After a Decade of Work

By Zachary Fagenson

Dec 3, 2019

Semilfort St. Hubert was born into coffee. Raised on his family's farms in St. Louis du Nord on Haiti's northern peninsula he spent the years from youth to adulthood picking and processing coffee on his father's 35 acre farm. Yet no matter how hard they worked the money large brokers paid was never enough.

Little Hen will open for breakfast and lunch in late November.

Get Ready for Tea Time at Little Hen, Miami's Newest Brunch Destination

By Douglas Markowitz

Oct 28, 2019

Get ready for a new brunch destination: Weston-based eatery Little Hen is set to make its Miami debut in late November. Helmed by executive chef Efrain Barquero and opening for breakfast and lunch at 3451 NE 1st Ave. in Midtown, the English-inspired cafe will offer an unconventional, yet luxurious take on the most important meal of the day.

George Laguerre, founder of Tigeorges Kafe in the Caribbean Marketplace, incorporates Haitian culture into the coffee world.

Tigeorges Kafé Celebrates Haitian Coffee Culture

By Tamica Jean-Charles

Jul 4, 2019

When George Laguerre graduated from the School of Visual of Arts in New York City, he bought a car, packed it with everything he had, and moved across the country to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of becoming a film cameraman.

The Egg Spot Will Serve All-Day Breakfast in Downtown Miami

By Nicole Danna

Mar 27, 2019

A new egg-centric breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery from the creators of the Butcher Shop Beer Garden in Miami and West Palm Beach is headed for downtown Miami. The Egg Spot — the third restaurant from father-and-son restaurateurs Igor and Fred Niznik — is scheduled to open this spring at 228 SE First St.

Everything at Coral Gables' Fixpresso Coffee Shop Costs $2

By Clarissa Buch

Sep 6, 2018

At the new Fixpresso in Coral Gables, everything — including cold-brew coffee, espresso drinks, and cinnamon buns — costs $2. Located in the space formerly occupied by Starbucks on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Miracle Mile, Fixpresso is the first of its kind.

Miami's Top Bakeries Compete in Croissant Battle, Tickets Still Available

By Clarissa Buch

Apr 13, 2018

Of all the restaurants, cafés, and bakeries in Miami, who makes the best croissant? French Morning, an online French-culture magazine, wants a firm answer. That's why it's hosting Miami's first Croissant Battle, where eight local eateries will present their best flaky treat to a panel of judges.

Le Pain Quotidien opens in Coconut Grove.

Le Pain Quotidien Opens First Florida Location in Coconut Grove

By Laine Doss

Nov 15, 2017

Le Pain Quotidien, the Belgian bakery chain that offers fresh, organic breads, is set to open its first Florida location in Coconut Grove this Friday, November 17.

Miami Beach's Rosetta Bakery Plans Massive Expansion Across Miami-Dade

By Clarissa Buch

Nov 6, 2017

About a block from Lincoln Road, Rosetta Bakery attracts a steady stream of customers via Italian breads, pastries, and small plates. Now the Collins Avenue concept, which opened in November 2015, is set to expand with cafés in Brickell, Aventura, and North Beach.

Mexican Restaurant Lolo's Surf Cantina Debuts Daily Breakfast

By Clarissa Buch

Sep 27, 2017

Lolo’s Surf Cantina, a Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, is now open for breakfast. The early-morning menu is inspired by chef/partner Richard Ampudia's grandmother, Dolores, for whom the restaurant is named. The fare is a mixture of classic Mexican breakfast dishes with lighter and more conventional items.

Bird & Bone Serves Southern-Style Breakfast Every Morning

By Clarissa Buch

Jun 7, 2017

If you've been to Bird & Bone for dinner, you know Hales' Nashville hot chicken is enough of a reason to return. But evening dining aside, the restaurant is worth a visit in the morning, when the kitchen quietly whips up an affordable, Southern-inspired breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m.

Visit the Yard for breakfast at Koba, which serves granola and fruit inside coconut-shell bowls.

The Wynwood Yard Opens for Breakfast

By Clarissa Buch

Mar 23, 2017

If you're near the Wynwood Yard during breakfasttime, come hungry. The food, drink, and entertainment space now offers morning eats beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Koba Bowls and Yoko Matcha can be found whipping up health-conscious, breakfast-inspired bowls and small bites highlighting fresh fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients.

South Pointe Tavern Serves Cocktails and Breakfast in South Beach

By Alexandria Guerra

Mar 3, 2017

Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood (SoFi) is quickly becoming a desired destination for dining — and, more recently, drinking. Popular newcomers such as Upland, Bakehouse Brasserie, and Now & Zen are sparking renewed interest in the area. Now there's one more reason to make a night of it: South Pointe Tavern.

Kith x Cap'n Crunch Pop-Up Shop to Open With Limited-Edition Cereal on Lincoln Road

By Laine Doss

Nov 1, 2016

As we grow up, no daily meal changes as much as breakfast. Once, the morning meal was the domain of cereals that delighted us with mascots — cheeky toucans, cheerful tigers, not-so-scary monsters, and the iconic ship's captain. Cap'n Crunch was introduced in 1963 and, with his trusty companion, Seadog...

Paradigm Kitchen Opens in Sunset Harbour

By Alexandria Guerra

Oct 17, 2016

Shift is happening at Sunset Harbour’s newest mindful addition, Paradigm Kitchen. Founder of Jugofresh, Matthew Sherman a.k.a “Matty Sherm” recently opened the healthy concept to serve “clean soul food.” He said, “So the saying is shift happens at Paradigm, I wanted to build a bridge between our broken food system...

New Menu at Cafe Nikki Features Eggs All Day

By Clarissa Buch

Oct 12, 2016

Nestled inside Nikki Beach's courtyard, you'll find Cafe Nikki, which opened about a year ago. The petit French locale has made a name for itself by serving reasonably-priced breakfast and lunch fare all day, including coffees and teas, croissants, quiches, pastries, European marmalades, and Zak the Baker bread, in a picturesque...

The Setai and Per'La Specialty Roasters Create Coffee Blend for National Coffee Day

By Clarissa Buch

Sep 29, 2016

The sweet smell of freshly-brewed coffee and the strong, rich aftertaste that follows is what keeps many of us strong enough to take on the day. But java lovers know Miami — compared to other cities and regions — isn't always the best place to snag a quality cup of...

The Ten Best All-Day Breakfasts in Miami

By Maureen Aimee Mariano

Aug 24, 2016

It’s 12 p.m. and you just missed the breakfast cut-off time. Fast-forward to 7 p.m. the same day, and your hankering for a stack of buttery, maple-drenched pancakes, fried eggs and crispy bacon is still present. Only this time, it’s even stronger. So you hop into your car and head...

Miami Loses a Piece of History With the Closing of S&S Diner South

By Nicola Haubold

Jul 20, 2016

Tucked inside Allen’s drug store on the corner of Bird Road lies a small American diner that offers the most comforting meal in town. Decorated with checkered floors and vintage posters, it stands as a reminder of a simpler past, where people went to drive-in movies and drank soda pop. ...

The Five Best Eggs Benedict in Miami

By Clarissa Buch

Jul 7, 2016

Ah, an eggs benedict. It's one of the most traditional and anticipated dishes on a restaurant's breakfast or brunch menu. Usually, the dish includes two poached eggs, a meat or vegetable, an English muffin, and large drizzle of a gooey, yellow sauce. The eggs are cooked to ooze a runny...

Miami's Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: Brunch, a Salty Donut Mystery, and the Abbey's 21st Bday

By Laine Doss

Jun 24, 2016

Happy Friday! This weekend you can try a mystery doughnut for charity, enjoy a new brunch in Coconut Grove, and celebrate an iconic neighborhood and bar! Weekend starts now! Leah Summer Series Sunset Wrap Party at La Fresa Francesca Petit Café How do you know when a neighborhood has reached...

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