Move over bovine lactations, nuts are the future of milk. And no company better represents that idea than Elmhurst, a 90-year-old dairy plant in New York that recently made the switch from cow’s milk to all-natural vegan nut milks. The new line, called “Elmhurst Milked,” is now available in Publix stores across the Southeast, and you can taste the cruelty-free flavors this Saturday at the Wynwood Block Party.
Celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower, of Stars and Chez Panisse fame, discusses the new documentary about his life.
Most cult brunchers know South Beach is the unofficial meeting ground. Miami’s coastline is flooded with restaurants offerings dozens of renditions of the weekend meal, making it difficult to choose just one place to dine. Executive chef Josh Elliott’s signature French toast at the Restaurant at the Raleigh makes a customer’s decision a little easier. It’s offered only weekdays during breakfast, but this plate is worth the trek.
Happy Friday, Miami. Enjoy what’s new in town, from South Florida’s Taste of the Nation tonight at Soho Studios to an exclusive collaboration between the Salty Donut and MDoughW, a beer brawl, and Mother’s Day brunch at a variety of restaurants across town.
Via Emilia 9 in South Beach prides itself on serving authentic regional cuisine from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. Just north of Tuscany, the region includes cities like Bologna, Parma, Ferrara, and Modena. The name Via Emilia refers to the main street that crosses the entire region. The restaurant is owned by…
These days, there are plenty of bars that serve good beer. But not all of them are true craft beer bars. What makes a good beer bar? First, it’s selection: a thoughtful draft and bottle list that changes frequently and offers up a good variety of styles and flavor profiles…
Now in its 29th year, Taste of the Nation gathers over 60 restaurants from Miami-Dade and Broward counties to help raise money for No Kid Hungry, an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America, where one in six children struggle with not getting enough to eat. In Florida, the…
Good news, Miami. This weekend is about to get a lot sweeter. On Saturday, May 13, the Salty Donut and MDoughW will launch an exclusive dessert box on UberEats. The collaboration will include two treats from each business. A traditional glazed doughnut splashed with a 1.24-karat-gold drizzle, and a white chocolate and…
Almost a year ago, the Faena Theater in Miami Beach debuted C’est Rouge!, a sultry cabaret show. The production, which includes clothes-optional dance routines set to Latin and jazz rhythms, was a first for the theater inside the $1 billion Faena complex. Throughout the performance, actors, dancers, and acrobats command the dimly lit, sparkling…
Panther, Miami’s premier coffeehouse, is set to open two new locations in Miami. According to partner and cofounder Leticia Pollack, the MiMo District shop, located on the corner of 64th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, will open in about a month. “We’re putting together the bar, and we should be soft-opening…
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and if you haven’t made any plans, there’s still time to make this Sunday her sweetest day yet. Most locals might know that Miami Beach’s iconic Fontainebleau is the home to several fine-dining establishments, such as Scott Conant’s Scarpetta, Michael Mina’s Stripsteak, and Hakkasan, but few are aware the megaresort also holds an awe-inspiring bakery and candy factory.
At Dashi, which opened in late March at the River Yacht Club, executive chef Shuji Hiyakawa brings beautifully plated Japanese fare to Miami’s riverfront. The dimly lit restaurant, beckoning patrons exiting megayachts to enter its dining room, specializes in brightly colored slices of fish on beds of warm sticky rice and chopped vegetables, along with authentic udons, soups, and meats.
The Nancy was a Revolutionary War supply ship said to be the first U.S. vessel to hoist its flag in a foreign port. Today, its hull rests somewhere at the bottom of Delaware Bay. Yet a group of Miami bartenders have salvaged and raised her in the form of a laid-back…
Edukos, a Venezuelan-American gastropub, opens its doors today at 1701 W. Flagler St. in Little Havana at 5 p.m. for dinner, about a quarter of a mile from Marlins Park. Described as “an exuberant tavern for the adventurous,” the restaurant encourages diners to try new foods and build unique experiences…
It’s an early weekday morning, and Elsa Burger presides over the kitchen at Pampangueña with a wide smile and chestnut hair that falls to her shoulders. Her white shirt is covered by a red apron with an “I Love Herbalife” pin affixed to the strap. The short 57-year-old Filipina stir-fries…
For Serendipity’s Jessica Levison, ice cream is more than a scoop of chocolate or vanilla. As the owner of artisanal ice cream stores in Surfside and Wynwood, she spends most of her time in a production kitchen inventing new flavors. There have been flower-infused creams like lavender orange; coconut-based vegan varieties without…
With multiple breweries slated to open in 2017, South Florida’s beer scene is exploding. With Miami breweries like Wynwood Brewing and J. Wakefield winning national accolades, the city is swiftly becoming known for its beer scene.The staggering growth of this industry was evidenced at this weekend’s New Times’ Brew at the Zoo, which highlighted some of the region’s best local brews.
Miami Beach’s Icebox Cafe is gearing up for its largest expansion yet, with plans to open outposts in Doral, Aventura, the Falls, and Hallandale. The New American restaurant, which opened more than 15 years ago on a Lincoln Road side street, is known for its bright and modern space serving Mediterranean- and Middle-Eastern-inspired plates.
A summary of the top places to take Mom to brunch this Mother’s Day.
Happy Monday, Miami. Enjoy what’s new in town this week, from free cone day at Häagen-Dazs and complimentary juices for all teachers at Raw Juce, to Kung Pao wings and bao buns at Talde, caviar and champagne at Caviar Russe, and salsa and supper at Bagatelle.
In case you didn’t know, May is National Burger Month, and May 28 is National Burger Day. South Florida has a ton of burger spots. And finding the best — the juiciest, the biggest, the most gaudily topped ones — isn’t easy. Some are exotic meats that can be ordered with mix-and-match gourmet toppings…
Ralph Pagano is driving in the rain to Naked Taco, where he is to oversee his favorite holiday, Cinco de Mayo. His South Beach restaurant’s festivities begin early, and the chef is ready to participate. “I’ll be at table 21 in a half-hour with a margarita in my hand.”
