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"We're Trying to Hang On": Miami Bars Await Their Shot at Reopening

By Alexi C. Cardona

Sep 23, 2020

The fate of Miami bars remains in limbo.

The CDC Says Indoor Dining Is Risky. Miami Restaurants Are Scrambling to Adapt.

By Jessica Lipscomb

Sep 16, 2020

For those who want to follow the CDC's best practices, supporting the restaurant industry can sometimes feel like a competing value.

Don't Hold Your Breath for Miami Bars and Nightclubs to Reopen UPDATED

By Alexi C. Cardona

Sep 11, 2020

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Giménez said bars and nightclubs aren't conducive to social distancing.

Burger King Tests Touchless Restaurant Design in Miami

By Laine Doss

Sep 3, 2020

Burger King will unveil a revolutionary restaurant design to accommodate our "New Normal."

Miami-Dade Restaurants Can Resume Indoor Dining on Monday UPDATED

By Laine Doss

Aug 25, 2020

Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez announced that restaurant dining rooms may reopen at 50 percent capacity.

Aldi Plans South Florida Expansion, Starting With New Sunrise Location

By Nicole Danna

Aug 24, 2020

Aldi has arrived in Sunrise with its newest Florida store.

Operation Fill the Fridge Helps Miami's Hospitality Workers Amid COVID-19

By Josie Gulliksen

Aug 19, 2020

Roberto Inoa has made the hospitality industry his lifelong career.

Former Pincho Factory CEO Launches On-Demand Meal-Delivery Service

By Carolina del Busto

Jul 7, 2020

Get Real is former Pincho Factory CEO Nedal Ahmad’s on-demand meal delivery service.

Dine Out Lauderdale Promotion Will Run Through September 30

By Juliana Accioly

Jul 6, 2020

Greater Fort Lauderdale is kicking off its annual Dine Out promotion early.

Cafe La Trova Has Closed Again

By Laine Doss

Jun 30, 2020

David Martinez talks with New Times about the decision to close Cafe La Trova again a month after reopening.

Marky's Florida Aquafarm Produces Farm-to-Spoon Caviar

By Nicole Danna

Jun 30, 2020

Marky’s has created its own Florida-based aquafarm to raise and harvest sturgeon roe in captivity.

"From Miami Beach With Love" Aims to Lure You Back to the Beach

By Laine Doss

Jun 10, 2020

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) introduces its "From Miami Beach With Love" campaign.

George Floyd Protests Hit Miami's Restaurant Community While It Was Down

By Laine Doss

Jun 2, 2020

"There were protests and I understand that. But this is kicking us while we're down."

Why Some Miami Bars Are Reopening While Others Aren't

By Laine Doss and Jessica Lipscomb

May 29, 2020

As some local taverns began reopening their dining rooms, an order from Miami City Manager Arthur Noriega put the Champagne back on ice.

Miami Spice Starts June 1 as Part of New "Miami Shines" Campaign

By Laine Doss

May 28, 2020

Miami Spice starts June 1 this year and will last four full months.

Sedano’s Now Offers Online Ordering and Delivery Via Shipt

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

May 21, 2020

Customers across Florida can now order products from Sedano's via the Shipt mobile app or by visiting shipt.com.

Miami Beach Proposes to Close Off Ocean Drive to Allow Restaurants to Expand Their Outdoor Seating

By Laine Doss

May 19, 2020

Several Miami Beach streets will close to vehicular traffic and allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating when they reopen on May 27.

Palm Beach Restaurants Are Reinventing Themselves During Phase One Reopening

By Juliana Accioly

May 19, 2020

Strict guidelines didn't discouraged Palm Beach restaurateurs from resuming dine-in service last week.

Miami Restaurants Fight Their Insurance Companies Over Coronavirus Losses

By Izzy Kapnick

May 18, 2020

Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho has been trying to collect its business-loss insurance since mid-March.

L'Artisane Creative Bakery Rebounds After Pivoting to Online Sales

By Juliana Accioly

May 15, 2020

Carolina Molea found a way to rebuild her business thanks to a customer.

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