For more than 13 years, Roger Borges was an entertainment reporter for Univision with a steady following. He moved on to Telemundo’s morning talk show, Un Nuevo Dia, but left a year later, deciding to shine the spotlight full-time on his growing French brownie company, Oh Chocolat!
Michael Schwartz’s Genuine Pizza is now open at Aventura Mall. The debut officially marks Schwartz’s rebranding of Harry’s Pizzeria, which is expected to expand with 18 new locations, from the Design District and Miami Beach to Atlanta and Cleveland, in the next three years under its new name, Genuine Pizza…
Wynwood’s Gramps is expanding to a location on the Miami River. Owner Adam Gersten received approval by the Miami River Commission Monday to begin building a two-story bar and restaurant at the 5th Street Marina. A ground-breaking date has not yet been announced.
On December 15, Mathews Brewing Co. will open the doors to its Lake Worth brewhouse and taproom located just west of the city’s downtown, in the newly recognized Artisanal Industrial District.
For years, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill was the go-to place for South Beach locals to enjoy an inexpensive — yet fresh — meal.The restaurant, founded by restaurateur John Kunkel of 50 Eggs in 2004, was something of a unicorn at the time — an independently owned, fast-casual restaurant serving quality food by an attentive staff. The one-off Mexican restaurant grew to multiple locations and in 2012 sold to Ruby Tuesday Inc. for a reported $24 million. The original 800-square-foot Miami Beach location remained unchanged for a while, then was shuttered to make way for several other Kunkel ventures including BTW and Spring Chicken. Now, Lime returns to where it started — with the same recipes but new ownership.
This week, the annual Whisky Extravaganza returns to Fort Lauderdale, one of just three host locations on the East Coast this year. On Thursday, December 7, the event will offer whiskey novices and aficionados the chance to explore a wide range of the most prestigious single malt, premium, Scotch, and other unique whiskeys from around the world in addition to curated culinary pairings.
It’s a Monday afternoon, and R House in Wynwood is quiet. A scant few diners munch on arugula salads and margherita pizzas. But the place is not devoid of color. A painting on one wall shows jellyfish swimming gracefully in an orange sea. Another depicts a field of blush-colored flowers…
Beer events begin before the official start of Basel and run throughout the week and beyond. They include anniversary block parties, tap takeovers, and artist meet-and-greets. Here are highlights of the best beer-related events during Miami Art Week.
Welcome to autumn in Miami. The air is crisper, streets are festooned with holiday decorations, and street artists are painting murals on every bare piece of wall in Miami. Thanksgiving is over and the city is electric with anticipation for Miami Art Week, Art Basel, and the holiday season. With that comes a frenzy of restaurant openings. November saw the openings of Norman Van Aken’s Three, the Wharf, and 1-800-Lucky. Beloved deli, Stephen’s, closed for a revamp and the last Miami-Dade World of Beer poured its last brew.
This week, Books & Books Café at the Arsht Center will host a Frida Kahlo-themed farm-to-dinner meal, chef Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Square Pie City will pop up at Boxelder, chef Michael Schwartz will preview his soon-to-open Amara at Paraiso, and Yardbird will host a four-course truffle dinner.
Art Basel and the holidays are coming, and Miamians will get crazy busy. That’s why this weekend is a good time to call a friend and have a leisurely lunch or dinner before the madness ensues. Whether you want to meet for a croissant or check out Wynwood’s new Asian food market, there’s plenty of good food in store.
Four years ago, Wynwood Brewing Company opened its doors as the City of Miami’s first production brewery. This Saturday, December 2, it will celebrate with a massive block party. From noon to 11 p.m., NW 24th Street will be filled with food trucks, games, live music, and more than 50 kinds of beer, including a few kegs of the brewery’s holiday Coqui-To. Admission to the party is free, and beer tickets for people 21 or older cost $6.
This past November, the upscale seafood emporium, which has a sister restaurant in Fort Lauderdale and is one of 13 eateries owned by the Atlanta-based Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, rolled out a Miami Spice-style, three-course brunch chock full of hearty entrées.
This weekend marks a year since the Salty Donut settled into a permanent location at the Wynwood Arcade.
This weekend, the Salty Donut will celebrate its first anniversary with the release of a birthday-themed croughnut, Cvi.che 105 will open at Aventura Mall, and Wynwood Brewing Company will host a fourth-anniversary block party.
This Friday, December 1, Cvi.che 105, a popular Peruvian restaurant in downtown Miami and South Beach, will open on the ground floor of the new three-level wing. The eatery will offer indoor and outdoor seating and a large bar stocked with wine, beer, and spirits.
“Food porn” took on a new meaning this week when Zak the Baker’s Zak Stern posted a video with internet sensation Bread Face. The footage, filmed in Stern’s Wynwood bakery and posted on Instagram, shows him and the anonymous woman squashing their faces into two loaves of cinnamon babka. The video has garnered more than 43,000 views so far.
Sports celebrity Michael Jordan is one of the names behind a new Palm Beach County restaurant and private club set to debut in Jupiter later this year. The luxury dining establishment known as 1000 North, named for its address at 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, will offer near panoramic views of the Jupiter Inlet and Jupiter Lighthouse.
The North Miami Brewfest returns for its sixth-annual celebration of craft beers and brewers on December 9 — coinciding with Art Basel and Miami Art Week. This year, the Brewfest gets a new home. The Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami will be hosting the event. In the past, it was…
Florida’s first brewery dedicated to American wild ales is now open in Pompano Beach. The day after Thanksgiving, Odd Breed Wild Ales owners and brewers Matt Manthe and Dan Naumko debuted their tasting room. The intimate space is located in the city’s industrial-like Old Town Pompano area.
When 1-800-Lucky opens tomorrow, November 29, Wynwood’s food scene will immediately multiply in a most interesting fashion.The 10,000 square foot Asian Marketplace features seven different food concepts, two bars, and a karaoke bar.
Thursday, December 14, from 8 to 11 p.m., the Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection will be transformed into a winter wonderland complete with treats, cocktails, holiday music and fun.
