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4 South Florida Giant Planta Vegan Restaurants Close Permanently

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Aug 15, 2025

South Florida vegan empire Planta has closed its Florida locations as its parent company files Chapter 11 amid mounting debts.

A 24-Hour Laundromat Cafe Might Serve Miami's Tastiest Sandwich

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 25, 2025

This legendary Miami cafe and laundromat that's open 24/7 serves one of the best pan con bistec sandwiches in South Florida.

Beloved Coconut Grove Restaurants Closing to Make Room for Condos

By Olee Fowler and Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 16, 2025

Longtime restaurants will be displaced in Coconut Grove to make way for a multimillion-dollar condo building.

Lasagna Rules at 3190 in Coconut Grove

By Rachel Costa

Jul 11, 2025

Chef Giulio Rossi's lasagna for his ballerina daughter is now the only dish served at 3190, a cozy new spot in Coconut Grove.

RedFarm Closes in Coconut Grove After Just One Year

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 30, 2025

Less than 18 months after opening, Chinese restaurant RedFarm has closed in Coconut Grove after generating initial buzz.

Miami Fine Art Gallery boarded up in Coconut Grove

Leslie Roberts' Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty in Warhol Forgery Scheme

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 23, 2025

Roberts paid $5,500 to Carlos Miguel Rodriguez Melendez, who posed as an auction employee and authenticated the fake art.

New Times Members Lit Up Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 19, 2025

New Times threw an unforgettable members-only event at Bayshore Club with cocktails, bites, music, and good vibes by the bay.

Highly Anticipated Coconut Grove Steakhouse Sets Opening Date

By Cindy Ferreiro

Jun 6, 2025

After months of anticipation, Chop Steakhouse on the first floor of CocoWalk in Coconut Grove is opening sooner than expected.

Low Key Coolest Bar in Coconut Grove Barracuda Celebrates 30 Years

By Olee Fowler

Jun 5, 2025

For 30 years, Barracuda has been Coconut Grove's laid-back hangout, serving beer, fish sandwiches, and old-school vibes.

The Hottest New Miami Bakery Is an RV in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 30, 2025

An adorable RV bakery on wheels, Ophelia, is going viral for its creations by an acclaimed pastry chef, and Miami is smitten.

One of Our Favorite Restaurants is Closing in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 27, 2025

Portuguese restaurant Sereia will close in Coconut Grove after 14 months on Main Highway, and its head chef may know why.

Photos: Partial Collapse at Coconut Grove Playhouse Threatens Historic Structure

By Celia Almeida and Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 23, 2025

New Times editor and Grove resident Nicole Lopez-Alvar found curious residents, police, and contractors surrounding the playhouse Friday evening.

10 Most Booked Miami Restaurants In May 2025

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

May 21, 2025

From a Mediterranean hotspot to a waterfront gem, here are the ten most booked restaurants in Miami, according to OpenTable.

Go Greek Yogurt Opens Its First Florida Location In Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 21, 2025

Trendy Greek frozen yogurt shop from Beverly Hills, Go Greek Yogurt, has opened its first Florida location in downtown Miami.

New Times Member Bash Coming to Bayshore Club

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 19, 2025

Celebrate Miami's top 100 bars at an exclusive Miami New Times member happy hour on June 12 at Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove.

A collage of shuttered Miami Fine Art Gallery with smiley faces painted on the front (left) and all white Brandy Melville store (right).

Leslie Roberts' FBI-Raided Art Gallery Is Now a Brandy Melville

By Naomi Feinstein

May 19, 2025

In: one-size-fits-all clothing. Out: allegedly forged Andy Warhol artwork.

Miami Art Gallery Gift Shop glass storefront, which has a Mickey Mouse sculpture at its entrance, along with a yellow awning.

Miami Fraudster Can't Sell Art After Bust, But It Sure Looks Like He Is

By Naomi Feinstein

May 14, 2025

Despite Leslie Roberts' bond conditions that restrict him from working in the art industry, his gift shop is selling art.

A skyline photo with palm trees and a body water

Miami Among Nation's Most Costly Cities for Starter Homes

By B. Scott McLendon

May 12, 2025

The Miami area has some of the most expensive starter homes in the nation, according to data from Zillow.

Miami Is Freaking Out Over Pura Vida Gelato. Is It Worth the Hype?

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

May 9, 2025

Pura Vida Miami fans are flocking to its newest location because the brand has just launched gelato for the first time ever.

Coconut Grove Italian Staple Reopens With New Look

By Olee Fowler

May 8, 2025

Coconut Grove

Popular UK Coffee Shop Opens in Coconut Grove

Waterfront Italian Spot to Open in Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove

Popular UK Coffee Shop Opens in Coconut Grove

Waterfront Italian Spot to Open in Coconut Grove

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