St. Patrick’s Day 2019 Miami Restaurant and Bar Specials

On St. Patrick’s Day, Chicago turns its river green, Boston declares a citywide holiday, and New Yorkers party in the street. Miami, however, takes a more low-key approach to the holiday. That’s not to say you can’t find green beer, Jameson shots, and a steaming plate of corned beef and cabbage. After all, Miamians like to party – no matter what the occasion. Here are the best places to eat, drink, and wear green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Eighth-Annual JWU Zest Award Nominees Announced: Vote for New Times

In 2012, Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami Campus initiated the JWU Zest Awards as a way of recognizing excellence in Miami’s culinary community. Now in their eighth year, the Zest Awards have become a respected part of the local food and beverage landscape. Many chefs and restaurateurs see the Zests as the hometown version of the nationally acclaimed James Beard Awards.

You’ll Be Eating Food From José Andrés at Marlins Park This Season

On March 28 the Miami Marlins face the Colorado Rockies in their home opener and fish fans will look forward to a new season of food. The ballpark just announced its new lineup of concessions that include Miami favorites like Pincho (formerly Pincho Factory), Novecento, and SuViche. More interesting, however,…

Mason Eatery Closes in Midtown

Just months after the restaurant reopened with an updated menu and decor, Mason has closed for good. The eatery, located in the former Gigi space, shuttered yesterday. According to a Mason rep, employees were notified on Monday of the restaurant’s impending demise.

Cleo on South Beach Offers an Instagram Butler

Admit it — you have Instagram envy. It’s the feeling when you look at some gorgeous photo of a burger or the perfectly placed ice cream cone on your Instagram feed. You then attempt to take a picture of your pasta primavera and it looks like a blurred picture of a worm farm.  If your food-picture game leaves something to be desired, check out Cleo’s Instagram Butler program.

MC Kitchen’s Mercato Sunset Opens in Sunset Harbour

A bottle of wine to go with that crabcake, perhaps, while you watch the sun go down over the Sunset Harbor Marina? The food and drink offerings at the new Mercato in Miami Beach from MC Kitchen owner Brandi Coletta can also satisfy coffee lovers who just want a quick cappuccino to go with their croissant, or a double espresso to savor with their favorite pastry.

Jimmy’z Kitchen Closes in Wynwood

Jimmy’z Kitchen, a Wynwood landmark, has closed its doors.The Wynwood location closed on Thursday, though the original South Beach restaurant remains open for business, according to an employee.

New Times’ Out to Brunch: Save With a Brunch Bunch Ticket Four-Pack

On Saturday, April 13, New Times’ Out to Brunch takes over the Design District’s Jungle Plaza for an afternoon filled with free-flowing mimosas, bloody marys, and delicious food. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests will enjoy brunch items from some of Miami’s favorite restaurants, along with brunch cocktails and beverages from Canna Vinus, Santos Sangria, Choco Noir, Riboli Family wine, and Beefeater Gin Pink.

iLov305 Needs More Pitbull

Pitbull is Miami’s own unicorn: a creature in a white suit that magically is conjured up whenever anyone Googles “Miami vacation.” The performer opened ilov305, his Miami Beach restaurant, about a month ago. Located in the very center of Miami Beach cliches, Ocean Drive, ilov305 could have taken Pitbull’s image as Mr. 305 and doubled down on it. Hell, it could have tripled down on it.