Were it not for the Dolphin Expressway, the endless stretches of three-lane avenues, and the traffic that fills them Doral would be a pretty decent place. Think about it: The housing is affordable, there’s a nearby sprawling shopping complex for everything you could ever want to buy, and despite what…
Frosé is a thing in Miami. Stop by any pool party or brunch table and you’re likely to spot the delicious pink treat in any number of glasses. The appeal is easy to see: A good frosé is frosty, sweet, and refreshing. And, because it’s wine based, it’s easier to…
This weekend, J. Wakefield’s Jonathan Wakefield releases his signature DFPF beer, FemAle Brew Fest returns, Byblos hosts Saffron Supper Club to celebrate the Persian New Year, and Soul Vegan Festival debuts at the North Beach Bandshell.
Miami has its share, with not-so-secret bars lurking in the backrooms of Coyo Taco and Kaido, to name a few. The latest one can be found, with a bit of searching, on Calle Ocho.
Sakaya Kitchen and Blackbrick chef and owner Richard Hales will undergo emergency brain surgery this morning following a procedure to remove an 8-year-old brain tumor at the beginning of this year.
Living in Miami can be exhausting. Between enduring the tropical heat, navigating I-95, and trying to party till 4 a.m. every night, sometimes we just want to flop down on the couch and binge on fries. McDonald’s is here to help by giving away a colossal La-Z-Boy sofa with all the bells and whistles.
South American restaurant chain Osaka is slated to open a Brickell outpost in July as part of the brand’s international expansion that also includes a possible London location.
At Richard Sandoval’s Toro Toro, located inside the InterContinental Miami hotel, pork lovers can “go ham” on a new dish. The restaurant has just introduced a monster-sized, 32-ounce cut of porcine goodness known as the chuleta — a giant meat Mohawk of pork loin, ribs, and a strip of pork…
This week, J. Wakefield Brewing owner-brewer Jonathan Wakefield will be celebrating the fifth-annual release of his signature beer, DFPF. Officially dubbed DFPF Day, the release will take place at noon this Saturday, March 23.
For the past three months, El Tucán in Brickell had kept its doors shut. The club reopened last week, and instead of original live cabaret, its guests will now enjoy an authentic Miami dinner party in its new incarnation as a restaurant and lounge concept. Owner Mathieu Massa, who…
The countdown is on to Soul Vegan Festival, Miami Beach’s edible event dedicated to plant-based African-American, Caribbean, and Hispanic-inspired foods. The fest, which kicks off on Saturday, March 23, is a collaboration with the Hungry Black Man, a concept created by Starex Smith. “Veganism is one of the culinary…
Food and beverage offerings at this year’s Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.
Two months after opening Ad Lib, Jamie DeRosa is no longer chef of 50 Eggs’ revamp of its Coral Gables restaurant. “I put in my resignation last week,” he said on a brief phone call. The chef, who was on vacation with his family, provided no further details. Neither 50…
This week, Citi Taste of Tennis Miami returns to the SLS Brickell, Edge Steak & Bar’s executive chef Aaron Brooks hosts a cooking class and happy hour with Australian lamb, and Three launches Burger at the Bar with Adrianne Calvo.
Chef Shuji Hiyakawa, of Wabi Sabi by Shuji, and Alvaro Perez Miranda, who launched the Vagabond Restaurant & Bar with Alex Chang, will open a 36-seat Japanese restaurant on the ground floor of the Cynergi building in Wynwood later this year. “The focus will be seasonality, simplicity, and kikubari,” Hiyakawa says…
This weekend, Miami’s newest brewery, Beat Culture, celebrates its official grand opening; the Baguette Battle returns to the National Hotel; the Gelato Festival America Finals takes over Brickell City Centre; and local restaurants and bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Sara Paz-Claro and Eddy Claro took a ride on the fast track at a young age. Before Sara was even 17, the high-school sweethearts began earning money for college by working events and weddings referred by Sara’s mother, cake queen Ana Paz. Soon the side gig turned into a full-time company…
When Life House Little Havana opens its doors as the neighborhood’s first boutique hotel next week it will also offer locals and guests a first look at Parcela, the brand’s signature veggie-forward cafe.
Make sure to set your alarm on Saturday. Macchialina’s Michael Pirolo and El Bagel’s Matteson Koche are teaming up for a one-morning-only bagel collaboration.
Miami-Dade’s Kendall neighborhood is fast becoming home to many fine eating and drinking establishments: Niven Patel’s Ghee, Jorgie Ramos’ Barley, and Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar are just some of the restaurants located in an area that was best known for strip malls and planned communities. Vacillate…
Semilla, the popular eatery on South Beach’s Alton Road, has rebooted its identity. Chef/owner Frederic Joulin opened the restaurant in late 2013 as an eatery and bar with offerings that fused French cuisine and locally inspired dishes. As regular customers demanded a larger, constant choice…
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, a day marked with clovers, corned beef, and libations. This year, toss the green beer and opt for a more sophisticated tipple with one of these emerald concoctions. From Irish riffs on tropical favorites to charming Guinness and coffee medleys, wet your whistle with…
