Free Soy Panties From Uranus Apparel and Underwear Interview

Did you know that the byproducts from the soy food production process can be used to spin fiber, weave cloth, and make fabric? Miami natives Lauren Golik and her cousin Natalie San Andres do. They took that knowledge and applied it to creating a soy panty line for their company…

Weekly Wrap Up: The Friday Civic Duty, and We Don’t Mean Your Honda

Food. Money. Politics. Mayor. Commissioners. The Public. Our Government. Taxes. Pay Cuts. Pink Slips. Raises. Makes you wanna drink. Don’t get too caught up in your own movie. The next public budget hearing is September 17th at the Government Center metro rail station Downtown. We recommend you check it out…

Recession-Proof Boozing at Bin No. 18

For the average individual, the current anorexic state of the economy can be boiled down to a pair of very basic problems: too little cash and not enough booze. That’s why the forward-thinking folks at Bin No. 18 must be commended for their Bailout Beer program, serving up affordable premium draft…

The Big Messy: Ahnvee Closed

BGM Management, run by Al Boatright and partners Brionne Gillion and Kareem Memarian, tore down Templo, Club Deep, and Ruby Lounge, at 619, 621 and 623 Washington Avenue respectively, in order to build out the 9,000 square foot Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge. Tom Azar was lured as executive chef from…

Bakery Café and Restaurant In The Village of El Portal

The Bakery Café and Restaurant (8250 NE 2nd Ave.) in the Village of El Portal, just north of the City of Miami, serves Caribbean style breakfast, lunch, and dinner and sells baked goods everyday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. They also make a full line of tropical shakes and…

Plato Royale: Shrimp Pad Thai Takeout at Sushi Siam Vs. Siam Rice

Even distribution of components. Balance of both sweet and savory, raw and cooked. The right color.  Perfect protein doneness.  Above all else, perfect noodle clump.  You guessed it.  It’s time to rate Asian noodles at their finest, and there’s no finer example than the classic Pad Thai with shrimp. Excellence…

Gay Ice Cream

Beginning this week, gay and lesbian couples can marry in the state of Vermont — and in recognition and support, Ben & Jerry’s has renamed their “Chubby Hubby” flavor “Hubby Hubby”.The company states:”Ben & Jerry’s has a long history of commitment to social justice, including gay rights. Its partnership with…

Dinner at Côté Gourmet: $23.95

The summer prix fixe menu at Côté Gourmet has been as easy to miss as Côté Gourmet. In case you have indeed missed both: Côté opened a couple of years ago as a lunch spot tucked into a Miami Shores office building. Afterwards an outdoor patio was added, which opens…

The Quiet Palate

The Quiet Palate: Much of Indian Palate’s cuisine warrants praise. Will it be enough to fill seats at the Coral Gables eatery?

Books & Books Café’s 5th Anniversary in Pictures

Last night the Books & Books Cafe (927 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a party at neighboring store Design Within Reach. Chef Bernie Matz introduced his new menu via a free tasting party of foods, wines, and desserts.The new menu features “all-natural, free range chicken. Hormone…

The 24 Pound Jackfruit

I was hanging out at The Standard the other day, and in the lobby encountered Gabriele Marewski of Paradise Farms — she sells her organic produce to the Standard’s Lido Restaurant. Gabriele graciously offered me a jackfruit to take home. I believe she said “Would you like a really big…

Area 31’s Gnocchi with Tuna Bolognese

Chef John Critchley has attracted plenty of notice and praise for his sustainable fish dishes at Area 31. Rightly so, as few chefs have made sustainability so inherent to their cuisine. Plus his simply adorned and pristine seafood preparations taste great. We asked for a recipe and got one for…

Restaurant, Food, and Liquor Signs of Hialeah

The following images come from a drive out to North West Dade looking for some Hialeah food content. These shots of restaurant, food, and liquor signage come mostly from NW 103 street. Anybody know of any great restaurants in Hialeah? Leave us a comment…

Jerry’s Famous Deli Gets Slammed In Upcoming Book on Delicatessens

Thou shalt not eat at any establishment calling itself a “New York deli” where the following is also served: sushi, Thai food, pizza, pasta, lobster.This is one of the Ten Commandments of Jewish Deli according to journalist David Sax, author of the forthcoming Save the Deli: In Search of Perfect…

Raul Hurtado Catering at Univision’s Viva El Sueño Party

What do you feed a bunch of hungry Latin American tv executives celebrating the launch of a new reality tv mega show? That’s what Raul Hurtado’s gourmet catering company must have asked themselves while planning their service for a launch party for Univision’s new Sunday night show Viva El Sueño.From…