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COVID Cookbook Shows How to Make Local Restaurant Favorites at Home

By Nicole Danna

Jan 26, 2021

Sales from the Taste of Miami cookbook go to help restaurant employees affected by the pandemic.

Miami Chef Launches Fine-Food Delivery Service

By Nicole Danna

Dec 8, 2020

With his new company, Wahler & Sons Quality Foods, a former chef finds a new vocation.

Miami Restaurants Share Recipes to Make While You're Social Distancing

By Juliana Accioly

Mar 24, 2020

Self-quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak? Miami chefs and mixologists suggest trying your hand at these simple food and drink recipes.

How to Prep Your Kitchen for a Coronavirus Pandemic

By Jen Karetnick

Mar 4, 2020

What’s that, you say? Fats, salt, and nitrates? Forget about it. This is no time to worry about long-term harm to our arteries.

Olive Oil Tinctures Skirt Florida's Edibles Ban

By Kristine Gill

Jan 20, 2020

Flavored tinctures are a sort of loophole in Florida law, which prohibits edibles.

Facebook Live: Make Macchialina's Chocolate Calabrese Liqueur for Christmas

By Laine Doss

Dec 19, 2017

Christmas is coming and nothing is as festive as some holiday cheer.Sure, you could go out and but a bottle of Scotch, but isn't it more fun to make a custom libation?

Kiki on the River Opens for Lunch, With Dinner and Brunch to Follow

By Alexandria Guerra

Apr 26, 2017

The anticipated Kiki on the River, designed by Mark Lehmkuhl and Jay Wall of Thirlwall Design, invokes the Mediterranean while respecting the building's previous life as a fish market. Slated to open last fall, Kiki opened earlier this week for lunch and will launch dinner in the next few weeks along...

The Dolphins Might Be Out, but You Can Still Enjoy Miami Cuban Dip on Game Day

By Rebecca McBane

Jan 11, 2017

McCormick might not be the name you think of when you conjure up Cuban cuisine, but that hasn't stopped the iconic spice company from dipping its toe in the Caribbean waters. (And it certainly has a challenge if it expects to succeed in Miami, home to the Doral-based spicery Badia.)

Dr. Limon's New Year's Eve Hangover Cure (and Leche de Tigre Recipe)

By Nicole Danna

Dec 30, 2016

Chef/owner of Dr. Limón (13766 SW 84th St., Miami), Carlos Brescia, likes to say, "ceviche starts here." But what he should really be saying is, "Your hangover ends here." Both are fair assessments of the Miami-based Peruvian restaurant offering one of South Florida's largest ceviche selections and creative weekend specialties.

Ask a Stoner: How Can I Have a Merryjuana Christmas?

By Herbert Fuego

Dec 23, 2016

Christmas is all about getting cozy, so keep that in mind as visions of sugar nugs dance in your head. And nothing is cozier than Christmas cookies and cocoa, both of which you can infuse with pot.

Miami Heat's Justise Winslow Is Into Peanut Butter Sammies and Smoothies

By Nicole Danna

Dec 13, 2016

An injured wrist hasn't stopped Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow from getting around town this week for a few special appearances, including a recent meet-and-greet at Macy’s Dadeland, where he discussed one of his other passions — healthy eating — while chatting with fans.

Five Thanksgiving Hacks From Miami's Best Chefs

By Laine Doss

Nov 19, 2016

Thanksgiving is the time when family and friends gather around the table to share both warm feelings and good food. Well, that's the Hallmark Channel myth that most of us grow up with. The reality, of course, is that Uncle Phil will drink too much and divulge that he voted for Trump, and your mom will tell you that she should have made the turkey because yours was too dry. This year, we have a suggestion about how to handle Thanksgiving. First — institute a no-politics policy at the table. Then allow Miami's best chefs and industry professionals to give you their pro tips and hacks to turn your Thanksgiving into the best one yet.

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.

Chef Ellen Kanner Offers Tips for Post-Hurricane Vegan Eating

By Hannah Sentenac

Oct 7, 2016

Unlike many more recent arrivals to Miami, Ellen Kanner is no stranger to hurricanes. In her book, Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner, the local chef and author recounts her Hurricane Andrew experience. It was during that legendary storm that she developed her recipes...

Pubbelly's Jose Mendin Launches E-Cookbook Aboard Norwegian Escape

By Laine Doss

Sep 22, 2016

Pubbelly's Jose Mendin might be one of Miami's most prolific chefs. With restaurants that range from Asian-inspired to classic American, Mendin has excelled at working with a wide range of flavors. For his efforts, Mendin has been nominated for “Best Chef South” by the James Beard Foundation for five consecutive years...

Chicken Wings: Miami Chefs Share Easy Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Feb 4, 2016

Super Bowl 50 has something for everyone: A face off between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos for sport enthusiasts, commercials and music performances for sport illiterates, and good ol' American grub for all. If you're planning a watch party or shamelessly choosing to leave the dirty work to a family...

Lee Schrager's Tips for Hosting New Year's Day Brunch

By Laine Doss

Dec 29, 2015

New Year's Eve, the big annual celebration fueled by champagne and resolutions, is this week. However, what's even more important is the major refuel known as New Year's Day brunch. Many people celebrate the annual brunch with family and friends, hosting a celebration at home filled with good vibes and...

New Times' Ganja Jerk Chicken Recipe Featured on New Weed-Centric Food Site

By David Minsky

Aug 3, 2015

Three years ago, New TImes boldly took your chicken where it had never gone before: Namely, to the local head shop. Our "ganja jerk chicken" offered connoisseurs a way to get their THC fix and satisfy their munchies all in one convenient stop. Now, that recipe is going legit. Seattle...

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Launches Summer Cocktail Program (Recipes)

By Laine Doss

Jun 26, 2015

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is mixing up its cocktail program for the summer, with every one of the resort's signature restaurants offering bright and refreshing cocktails to cool you off for the hot weather ahead. They reflect the styles and cuisines,of Scarpetta, Hakkasan, Michael Mina 74, and Stripsteak. Most cocktails...

Sea Sheperd's Laura Dakin on Cooking Vegan Eats in Small Spaces

By Hannah Sentenac

May 27, 2015

True heroes are hard to find these days (honestly, they were hard to find in any days), but the folks that make up the Sea Sheperd Conservation Society's' (SSCS) crew are the real deal. Led by Captain Paul Watson, the conservationists use their fleet of ships to stop the slaughter...

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