Family-Owned Meat Mecca Penn Dutch Holds On Against All Odds

Jonel Vajanc has spent much of the past three decades tucked away inside the maze full of stainless-steel equipment and warehouse-size refrigerators and freezers behind Penn Dutch Food Center (3950 N. 28th Ter., Hollywood; 954-921-7144; penn-dutch.com). Some days he ensures that thousands of hot dogs, stuffed into sheep casings that…

Miami Restaurants Help in Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts

Many Miami establishments are donating funds and supplies to relief efforts — even as they themselves are without power. Here’s a list of places where your dollars and donations can help. If you know of an establishment donating funds or collecting supplies, email Laine.doss@miaminewtimes.com with information and we will update this list.

Free Ice at Sedano’s to Cool Off Post-Hurricane Irma

After Hurricane Irma’s wrath, we all could use a cold beer or soda or a nice bourbon on the rocks. But what if you don’t have any ice? Sedano’s to the rescue! The chain just announced that it is giving away free ice at two of its supermarkets. Today, Wednesday,…

Miami Restaurants Offering Free Wi-Fi After Hurricane Irma UPDATED

Hurricane Irma has left millions of Florida residents without electricity.  According to Florida Power & Light, service should be restored to everyone by Sunday. That’s the good news. The bad news is that your cell phone is likely useless by now without a charge or Wi-Fi. Luckily, there are some…

Islamorada Beer Company Founders to Provide Supplies and Aid to Florida Keys Residents After Irma

Islamorada Beer Company co-founder, Jose Herrera considers himself a lucky man today. On the phone, he updates New Times on his brewery and taproom’s status. “We were blessed. My partner, Chris, took a boat to the Keys yesterday and found no structural damage to the building.That being said, the beer maker paints a grim picture of the Florida Keys’ current status. “Marathon got hit really, really hard and there’s no way to know how Key West is. There’s zero communication in the Keys.”

A Few Miami Restaurants Open Monday Morning to Feed Locals After Irma

A few hours after Hurricane Irma finally left Florida, Miami is essentially on lock-down. Trees cover most streets, downed power lines dangle dangerously all over town and curfews remain in place. So opening for business was basically impossible for most local restaurants today. But a few hardy exceptions managed to…

Pubbelly Owner Slams Miami Beach Over Extended Curfew

Pubbelly’s Juan F. Ayora called New Times with some good news on Monday morning.  “All of our restaurants are OK, including the ones in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic,” Ayora says. But Ayora isn’t feeling great about his restaurants this morning. That’s because neither Ayora nor his Pubbelly Group…

Miami Bar and Restaurant Professionals Face Hurricane Irma With Humor

Hurricane Irma may have made a westward turn, but Miami still isn’t out of the woods yet. With the exception of a slim few, most Miami restaurants and bars are closed for the rest of the weekend to allow employees to stay home and be safe. But, between finishing hurricane prep and waiting for the storm to arrive, there’s time for a little humor. Here are the best Irma-related posts from Miami industry professionals.

Hurricane Irma Restaurant Deals and Happy Hours UPDATED

Hurricane Irma is coming for South Florida.  Hopefully, everyone’s gotten their water and canned tuna, gassed up their cars, and battened down the hatches.The only thing left to do?  Eat and drink (as long as it’s safe). Several restaurants and bars in Miami are offering deals and happy hour specials.  If you’re heading out, it’s best to call the establishment first if conditions start to deteriorate.