Miami Book Fair 2018: The Best Events for Foodies

The Miami Book Fair is the literary highlight of our city.  The annual event is best known for its author appearances and weekend street fair that features over 250 publishers and booksellers, but it’s also a great spot for food and music. Here are the best food-related events at the fair.

Five Memorable Moments From Seed Food & Wine Week 2018

Seed Food & Wine Week, the nation’s first plant-based food and wine fest and a signature Miami event, just marked a milestone: year five. The festival, named one of the top three wine festival in the U.S. by USA Today, has grown exponentially since its inception, expanding to include an LA edition…

Attention, Taco Chefs: Tacolandia Wants You

Tacolandia, Miami’s celebration of tacos, is almost here and we want you!Miami New Times has a few vendor spots left for Tacolandia, the taco-centric festival at Soho Studios on Saturday, November 17. The event will run from 2 to 6 p.m.

The Wynwood Yard Team Is Opening the Doral Yard at Downtown Doral

Even though the Wynwood Yard received news it will close next spring, the Yard concept is alive and well. It’s just been announced that the Doral Yard at Downtown Doral will open in spring 2019. The project is a partnership between Della Heiman and Ken Lyon of Yard Hospitality,…

Miami’s Ten Best Restaurant Deals

Miami Spice has long come to a close, but there’s no reason for foodies on a budget to be deprived of a good value. Luckily, there are plenty of eateries offering great bites at reasonable prices, with prix-fixe menus to turn to for a fine meal. Listed below are ten…

Longtime Pubbelly Chef Guillermo Concha Dies at 42

Guillermo Concha, a chef that worked in some of Miami’s most revered kitchens, has died at 42. The chef, who had moved to New York to pursue his culinary career, was found unresponsive in his apartment, according to his longtime friend and mentor, Jose Mendin. An official cause of death has not been announced.

Wasabi Juan’s Brings Sushi Burritos to South Beach

Wasabi Juan’s, a popular Birmingham, Alabama, eatery specializing in sushi burritos and Mexican street food, is coming to South Florida. The fast-casual spot will open this month in the former Cheese Course space inside Southgate Towers in South Beach, and a Cooper City location will debut shortly after. Operated…

The Top Five Reasons to Go to Tacolandia

Election Day is getting all the media coverage, but November 6 is also National Nachos Day — a more delicious occasion. To celebrate the food holiday — and New Times’ upcoming Tacolandia event November 17 at Soho Studios — we’re listing the top five reasons you should get tickets to this taco-centric extravaganza.

Election Day 2018: Vote and Get Free Food and Drinks

Today is Election Day and if you haven’t voted early, it’s time to get out and make your voice heard. If you need incentive, there are several establishments offering free food and drink to those who perform their civic duties. New Times has also published a handy voting guide called…