Happy weekend, Miami. Enjoy what’s new in town, including a bourbon pairing dinner at StripSteak, a meatball cooking demo and tasting at Jack’s Miami, Coyo Taco’s food truck for the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Juventus soccer match, a beer crawl in Brickell, and a Shark Week viewing party.
Crystal Pepsi is coming back to Miami on August 14, possibly for the final time. PepsiCo confirmed the announcement July 19 that the clear soft drink is making a return for the “last” time. The soda’s comeback coincides with the Crystal Pepsi Throwback Tour, a multicity tour of music artists that made it big in the 1990s.
If you’ve lived in Miami long enough, you understand that operating a successful restaurant for many years in this city is quite the feat. This past month, however, Andiamo in the MiMo district celebrated its 16th birthday. What’s the secret? Managing partner Frank Crupi attributes the pizzeria’s longevity to the…
Plomo, Miracle Mile’s first tequila and taco bar, is now open in Coral Gables (230 Miracle Mile). Created by the Atomic Group, known for popular Coral Gables eateries such as Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar and Copper 29, this Mexican-style speakeasy is replete with tortilla-wrapped meat and vegetable varieties, paired with dozens of…
From nightclubs to cabaret shows, one of Miami’s central attractions is its nightlife scene. And, as tourists and townies venture across the Magic City into the wee hours, local restaurants are forced to keep up by offering eats and drinks throughout the evening, and sometimes, into the…
Pastry chef Antonio Bachour is opening a bakery, café, and academy in downtown Coral Gables. Just a few months after stepping away from his partnership at Brickell’s B Bistro + Bakery (formerly known as Bachour Bakery + Bistro), the chef and author has struck a deal with Codina Partners to…
Real Madrid, possibly the world’s best-known soccer brand, is opening its first restaurant in the United States right in downtown Miami at Met Square (340 SE Third St.). American Franchise Group (AFG) is opening Real Madrid Café as a partnership agreement with the team, with an expected opening date in early…
We’re days away from a soccer face-off at Hard Rock Stadium featuring two European leagues, France’s Paris Saint-Germain and Italy’s Juventus. In the meantime, the folks at Coyo Taco have launched a French-inspired taco truck to calm those pregame nerves.
During the dog days of summer, the dangerous combination of extreme heat and high humidity sends most Miamians running for an air conditioner or a cold drink. If it’s the latter you’re looking for, the Magic City is also known as a boozy city, with a wealth of sophisticated cocktail programs turning out updated menus that reflect the season.
This past May, Shake Shack on Lincoln Road debuted a newly renovated space, nearly doubling its size with new booths, tables, and high-tops. Now, the international burger stand is adding a spicy chicken sandwich to its meat and shake lineup. Beginning August 1, the Hot Chick’n will be featured on…
Invasive Species Brewing has officially invaded South Florida. The 2,800-square-foot facility and taproom, located in Fort Lauderdale, is one of several breweries slated to open in Broward County in the coming year. Following a private friends-and-family debut last weekend, Invasive Species Brewing is now holding temporary business hours from 5 p.m. to midnight this week at its Flagler Village taproom just south of North Flagler Drive.
Today marks one year since UberEats rolled into Miami, delivering grub from your favorite restaurants right to your door. To celebrate, the app will deliver free pastelitos to UberEats users across South Florida today, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Through a partnership with Vicky Bakery, a South Florida-based…
Is there space for a burger on a seafood joint’s menu? At Ella’s Oyster Bar, which opened in Little Havana in May, the answer is yes. But this isn’t your standard Cuban ground round. Instead, crabmeat and spicy Mexican chorizo are combined into a Frankenpatty pepped up with cilantro, lime,…
Fans of diner fare can get a taste of celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s favorite meat loaf he sampled during Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives when Metro Diner opens its Tamarac location on Tuesday, July 18. Established in 1992 by the Davoli family with a single eatery in Jacksonville, this Florida-based chain is…
Brian Griffiths, best known as a bartender at Miami Beach’s award-winning Broken Shaker, will open Over Under in downtown Miami come late August/early September. “Downtown is the coolest neighborhood in all of Miami; there’s a ton of creative agencies. Olympia Theater is right across the street, and this building is…
In the next month, Ofa, a modern Brazilian concept, will open its doors in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour. The restaurant joins a growing group of dining spots within this small, waterfront neighborhood like NaiYaRa, Icebox, Pubbelly, and Lucali, along with newer additions like Dr Smood and Soul Tavern. When Ofa…
Happy Monday, Miami. Enjoy what’s new in town this week, including the Sugar Factory’s 24-scoop mega sundae for National Ice Cream Month, the first installment of the Green Table at Matthew Kenney’s Plnthouse, and the return of Pineapples and Pizza at Matador Bar. Keep an eye out on Thursday night for the opening…
Miami’s weather forecast for this weekend (and the next two months) is pretty much the same: hot and sticky with a side of rain. You could sit directly in front of your open refrigerator door, but a much more delicious option is cooling off with some ice cream.Luckily, Miami has wonderful shops offering everything from boozy flavors to nitro-wonders. Here are five stories to help your search for a blissful brain-freeze.
A month ago, Grove Bay Hospitality Group subleased restaurant space at the former Tiramesu space at 101 Washington Ave., sparking rumors that Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford would helm the operation. Today it was announced that Stubborn Seed by Jeremy Ford will open there this September. Ford will be joined in the kitchen by his longtime friend, chef Joe Mizzoni, to create a rotating menu that concentrates on locally sourced ingredients.
If you like tea, doughnuts, and ice cream, get them free this weekend in Miami.
As temperatures heat up, the Magic City’s transition into the hottest months is marked by a selection of new brunches. But instead of dining on a patio or deck, consider an indoor brunch with air-conditioning and chilled drinks. From Miami Beach to Wynwood to Doral, restaurants such as Juvia, R House, and BLT Prime have rolled out summer brunch menus offering with drink specials, updated menu items, and entertainment. This weekend, try one of Miami’s five new summer brunches.
Happy weekend, Miami. Enjoy what’s new in town, including R House’s Sunday drag brunch, Pups & Pints at Concrete Beach Brewery, the Naughty Fork’s brunch at Phuc Yea, and the return of Beaker & Gray’s Game of Thrones-inspired menu to celebrate the show’s seventh season premiere this Sunday.
