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New Times Presents a Virtual Backyard BBQ With Chef Allen Susser

By Miami New Times staff

Sep 21, 2020

New Times partners with Allen Susser for a free virtual cooking demonstration on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m.

Cochon 555 Returns to Miami as a Virtual Culinary Event

By Juliana Accioly

Sep 2, 2020

Miami's turn in the spotlight of the annual pig fest takes place September 22-27, 2020.

New Times Presents a Virtual Backyard BBQ With Dr. BBQ's Ray Lampe and Will Stormant

By Laine Doss

Aug 25, 2020

New Times is partnering with Dr. BBQ's Ray Lampe and Will Stormant for a virtual cooking demonstration on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.

New Times Presents a Virtual Backyard BBQ With Chef Greg McGowan

By Laine Doss

Aug 10, 2020

If you want to hone your culinary skills, don't miss a live virtual cooking demonstration with chef Greg McGowan.

Chat Chow's Gio Gutierrez and Kyu's Janes MacInnes

South Beach Wine & Food Festival Launches Virtual Mixology Class Series UPDATED

By Laine Doss

Jun 18, 2020

SOBEWFF's Lee Schrager is premiering a 20-part virtual mixology series. First up: Kyu bar manager James MacInnes and his favorite Asian-inspired cocktails.

Beaker & Gray bar manager Ben Potts makes the restaurant's signature cocktail, the Halliwell.

Watch Free Online Lessons From Miami's Best Chefs and Bartenders

By Laine Doss

Mar 31, 2020

It's time for free cooking and drink-making lessons from Miami's best chefs and bartenders.

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is located on FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus.

FIU Offers Video Culinary Classes for Students During Coronavirus Outbreak

By Chelsea Olson

Mar 18, 2020

Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are having to figure out a work-from-home plan without the luxury of much time or preparation. Fortunately for Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, remote learning is familiar territory.

Make CBD-Infused Vegan Chocolate Truffles at the Sacred Space

By Hannah Sentenac

Oct 9, 2018

Chocolate plus CBD? That's a match made in dessert heaven. And you can get in on the cannabidiol action at an upcoming make-your-own-chocolate truffle class at the Sacred Space next week. Josh Solis, also known as Chef Sol, will lead the workshop. The vegan truffles are a twist on the brigadeiro.

Eleanor Hoh's Wok Cooking Class Still Popular After Two Decades

By Clarissa Buch

Jun 28, 2018

After nearly 20 years, Eleanor Hoh's Wok Star series remains strong. If you've never been, think of it as a masterclass in Asian stir-fry, where you'll learn one-dish cooking techniques while sipping prosecco and contemplating whether you should buy a wok to take home.

The Best Miami Book Fair 2017 Events for Foodies

By Alona Abbady Martinez and Laine Doss

Nov 10, 2017

The Miami Book Fair will take place this Sunday, November 12, through next Sunday, November 19. This year's festival will present more than 500 authors, 30 of whom will promote food-related books.

Spun Candy in Midtown Channels Your Inner Willy Wonka

By Cindy Ferreiro

Jun 14, 2017

If you've always wanted to channel Willy Wonka, live out your fantasy at the recently opened Spun Candy in midtown Miami. At interactive workshops, sugar enthusiasts can make whimsical lollipops inspired by everything from flowers to emojis.

Free Edible Garden Classes Kick Off This Week

By Hannah Sentenac

Dec 12, 2016

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.

Learn How to Re-Create Holiday Dishes in the Raw at Matthew Kenney's Weekend Workshop

By Hannah Sentenac

Dec 9, 2016

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?

Miami Book Fair's Kitchen Stadium Highlights Culinary Stars and Cooking Demos

By Sara Fiedelholtz

Nov 10, 2016

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.

Norman Van Aken on Wynwood Culinary School and Restaurant: "Teaching and Learning Are Magical"

By Laine Doss

Apr 20, 2016

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...

Mandarin Oriental Hosts Cooking Classes With Diego Oka and Benjamin Murray

By Laine Doss

Mar 31, 2016

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's Plant Food + Wine: Raw Food for People Who Don't Like Raw Food

By Hannah Sentenac

Mar 24, 2016

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...

Johnson & Wales to Offer Cooking and Wine Classes to the Public

By Laine Doss

Jan 7, 2016

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...

Le Cordon Bleu to Close All U.S. Schools, Including Miami Campus

By Laine Doss

Dec 17, 2015

Le Cordon Bleu, the school where Julia Child learned how to cook, is closing all its schools. A notice on the school's website informs students: As announced in December 2015, Le Cordon Bleu will begin a gradual process of discontinuing operations. As a result, January 4, 2016 will be the...

Chef Nobu Talks Sushi at His New Eden Roc Location

By Laine Doss

Dec 8, 2015

Nobu recently reopened its new location at the Eden Roc Hotel. The restaurant is the first part of a major renovation for the landmark Miami Beach hotel, with one of its towers being renovated to become Nobu Hotel at Eden Roc. Once complete, the project, a partnership among chef Nobuyuki "Nobu"...

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