Miami’s Five Best Coquito-Inspired Dishes

Coquito season is here, and Miamians can’t get enough of the Puerto Rican eggnog. Many vendors are capitalizing on the obsession by adding menu items such as coquito beer, doughnuts, and milkshakes. Discover new and fun expressions of the traditional drink at some of your favorite hangouts. Wynwood Brewing. The…

Get Ready for New Times’ Sips and Sweets in North Miami

Now that cooler temperatures have swept in, it finally feels like the holidays, and the Magic City is ready to celebrate. Good thing New Times’ Sips and Sweets is tonight, December 14. Think of it as Miami’s ultimate holiday party, with treats, drinks, and enough yuletide music to get you in a giving mood.

Ten Best Miami Restaurants That Closed in 2017

In 2017, Miami gained some fine eateries, but also lost some of its most beloved — including three markets that were iconic institutions for people who like to eat outside the box.The reasons behind the closures ranged from retirement to Hurricane Irma to rising rent in a city where the real estate market is relentless.

Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Bar Takes Over Fado Irish Pub

Christmas just came to Brickell with a pop-up holiday-themed bar at Fado Irish Pub. Christmas on 10th St. turns Fado Irish Pub into a festive holiday fete complete with floor-to-ceiling decor, lights, trees, and plenty of mistletoe, according to Fado’s event manager, Ley Zapata. “We’ve transformed the pub and the…

Taste Canna Vinus Wine at New Times’ Sips and Sweets

You’ve likely been to a wine-pairing dinner, where each course is heightened by the perfect wine selected to complement the dish you’re enjoying. But have you thought about what wine to pair with your pot? Canna Vinus calls itself the perfect wine for the cannabis lover.

The Five Best Miami Pop-Ups That Are Still Open

The concept of a temporary restaurant dates to at least the 1960s. In supper clubs and closed-door restaurants, chefs cooked off-the-wall meals for in-the-know customers, sometimes in the chefs’ homes. Today, Miami sees multiple pop-up eateries throughout the year. Some last a few weeks, and others stick around for more than a year.

Coquito Warms Miami’s Christmas

In a small kitchen tucked away off SW 75th Street in South Miami, three generations of Silva women sit close together around a pale-green vinyl countertop in their best color-coordinated red outfits and gold earrings. There’s 87-year-old Petra, who is soft-spoken and even sweeter than the typical abuela; her daughter…

Miracle Christmas Bar Pops Up at Delray’s Death or Glory

Winter wonderlands are in short supply in this part of the world, but the Miracle pop-up bar is here to make all of your Christmas dreams come true. The temporary libation station debuted in 2014 in New York City and has become an international phenomenon, with 50 locations worldwide — one of which is now at Delray Beach’s Death or Glory. Basically, it’s a cornucopia of Christmas, from drinks to music to decor.

Shaking for Puerto Rico at the Anderson Helps the Island for the Holidays

Shaking for Puerto Rico will take place Saturday, December 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Anderson. “Shaking For is a new initiative by the USBG Miami to help those in need when disaster strikes. We’ve always come together to raise money and supplies for those that need our help, and now through the launch of Shaking For, we have a specific avenue dedicated to helping communities affected by tragedy,” chapter president Marita Leonard says.

Art Basel 2017: Miami Food and Drink Guide

Art Basel and Miami Art Week are in full swing with paintings, activations, and events popping up around town.With so much to do, you’re going to need to keep your energy. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up some stories that share the best places to eat and drink in Miami during Art Basel, along with food and drink-related events, pop-ups, and more.

Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: Ice Cream Social, Impossible Burger, and Taittinger Pop-Up

Art Basel is in full swing, and with it comes a host of creative food and drink events are happening in Miami this weekend. Highlights include cocktail demos at Mana Wynwood, the plant-based burgers at the Standard, a champagne pop-up at Kyu, an ice-cream social at Superfine!, Michael Schwartz’s Amara at Paraiso pop-up, and a bubbly brunch at the Lowe Art Museum.

Miami’s Ten Most Artistic Dishes

Thanks to local restaurants blurring the boundary between food and art, Miamians can enjoy an exquisite selection of gastronomic masterpieces — from vibrant seafood stunners to jaw-dropping desserts — that are as delicious as they are stunning.