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The beef-based Gyukotsu ramen, a highlight at the new Momosan Wynwood location.

Momosan and Uchi: Two New Japanese Concepts Headed for Wynwood

By Nicole Danna

Dec 16, 2020

Two new chefs known for their innovative takes on Japanese cuisine are headed for Miami.

Changes Are Afoot for This Year's Stone Crab Season

By Laine Doss

Oct 15, 2020

The 2020 stone crab season kicks off — with a few new changes.

Mark Zaslavsky is cofounder of Marky's Gourmet market, and the first producer of beluga caviar in the U.S.

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.

The Five Best Sushi Takeout and Delivery Options in Miami

By Juliana Accioly

May 22, 2020

Don't reach for the Publix sushi.

Kona Poké to Open Delivery-Only Restaurant in Miami

By Juliana Accioly

Apr 16, 2020

Central Florida's Kona Poke will launch a delivery-only service in Miami later this spring.

Pubbelly Sushi Has the Perfect Meal for Your Tiger King Binge

By Laine Doss

Apr 2, 2020

Jose Mendin and his team at Pubbelly Sushi have come up with the perfect snack to fuel your tiger-induced feeding frenzy: the Tiger King roll.

Fresh Market in Sunset Harbour is calm — for now.

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.

Feel Good About Dining at These Ocean-Friendly Restaurants

By Chelsea Olson

Feb 27, 2020

Many establishments have already stopped distributing plastic straws, but quite a few Miami restaurants are going beyond the basics to ride the wave of sustainability.

Allen Susser Wants You to Eat More Lionfish

By Laine Doss

Dec 4, 2019

Chef Allen Susser has a murderous intention. The venerable chef wants to put an end to lionfish, the invasive species that has been taking over reefs in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. "They're currently desecrating our reefs, and we need to rid ourselves of these lionfish."

How Can You Tell if Your Stone Crabs Are Fresh or Frozen?

By Laine Doss

Oct 18, 2019

Stone crab season officially began this week, which means Miami should be seeing claws sold everywhere from restaurants to markets. But how can you tell whether the stone crabs you're eating are fresh and frozen? And does it really matter?

Claws will be cracking, because Florida stone crab season is finally here.

Where to Dine on Stone Crabs This Season

By Chelsea Olson

Oct 14, 2019

When Andy Williams sang "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year" he was clearly caroling about Christmas, however most South Floridians would agree that stone crab season is truly the best time of year. Starting next week from October 15 through May 15, locals can feast on freshly caught claws around town at these notable restaurants with great offerings.

Wabi Sabi Offers Omakase Ahead of Wynwood Opening

By Zachary Fagenson

Sep 19, 2019

Though the opening of Shuji Hiyakawa's eponymous Wynwood restaurant is still a few months away, the soft-spoken chef recently reopened his 79th Street eatery, Wabi Sabi by Shuji, and expanded it with a six-seat counter offering a 15-course omakase menu.

Miami Spice 2019: The Six Best Restaurants for Seafood

By Juliana Accioly

Sep 18, 2019

If you love all things that come in shells and scales, check out these Spice seafood menus before September 30.

Sala'o Cuban Bar & Pescadería Channels Ernest Hemingway in Little Havana

By Nicole Danna

May 23, 2019

Fans of Ernest Hemingway and Cuban fare can have both when Sala'o Cuban Bar & Pescadería opens Monday, May 27, in Little Havana. It comes courtesy of the founders of Old Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina, a neighborhood staple located a few blocks away.

With Stone Crab Season Ending, Joe's Introduces a New Royal Crab Obsession for Summer Dining

By Laine Doss

May 15, 2019

Today, June 15, officially marks the end to another stone crab season. The harvest ends today, with May 16 closing out the season, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Sushi by Bou Opens in the Former Versace Mansion

By Zachary Fagenson

Feb 4, 2019

Is it synchronicity, or just good timing? On the heels of the "Assassination of Gianni Versace" winning a Golden Globe for best miniseries, New York City chef and restaurateur David Bouhadana is opening one of his trademark, four-seat sushi bars atop the eclectic, jarring, and oftentimes just-plain-weird oceanfront manor, now called the Villa Casa Casuarina, where the Italian designer lived and died.

Wasabi Juan's Brings Sushi Burritos to South Beach

By Michelle Muslera

Nov 7, 2018

Wasabi Juan's, a popular Birmingham, Alabama, eatery specializing in sushi burritos and Mexican street food, is coming to South Florida. The fast-casual spot will open this month in the former Cheese Course space inside Southgate Towers in South Beach, and a Cooper City location will debut shortly after. Operated...

Florida's New Shrimping Regulations Won't Put Local Catch on Your Table

By Zachary Fagenson

Oct 31, 2018

Late last month the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved changes to its shrimping rules allowing fisherman to keep crustaceans alive for sale to growing in lucrative markets in major American cities. Previously, shrimp caught around the peninsula had to be killed, iced or directly frozen before being sent...

The winners of the 2018 Chef Showdown at South Beach Seafood Festival.

Ralph Pagano Wins South Beach Seafood Festival Competition in "Fireproof" T-Shirt

By Laine Doss

Oct 22, 2018

Thousands of people enjoyed stone crabs and grilled oysters on the sand at this weekend's South Beach Seafood Festival. The event, which returned for its sixth year, raised money for CI Foundation's Eat Smart program, an effort that promotes healthy eating among Florida's youth. More than 10,000 attendees enjoyed the weekend's festivities.

Crabs, fish and cocktails are just some of the draws of this seafood-centric festival.

The South Beach Seafood Festival Returns With New Events and Celebrity Chefs

By Michelle Muslera

Oct 16, 2018

The South Beach Seafood Festival returns to the sand for the sixth year in a row, bringing some of South Florida's most talented seafood chefs together for a variety of events, dinners, competitive cook-offs, and beachside tastings. The seafood extravaganza, dubbed "Seafood Week," runs from Tuesday, October 16, through Saturday, October...

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