Kathy Fib, spokesperson for Norman’s 180, today claimed that Bigfoot has been seen not just once, but “numerous times” at the Coral Gables restaurant. “He’s sort of a semi-regular,” said Fib. “He really enjoys the duck meatballs.”When it was pointed out that nobody except the owners of Norman’s have seen…
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Cantina Beach at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne reopened its freshly refurbished doors on November 15 after a kitchen fire caused its closure over the summer. “The new Cantina Beach offers innovative menu additions with daily special’s I have created based on…
From Black Friday through Sunday, Angelique Euro Cafe, in Coral Gables, will offer what they’re calling a “Turkey Detox Weekend Brunch.” Chef LeRoy Bautista’s a la carte offerings are limited, but you can try a Belgian waffle ($10) that comes one of three ways: Nutella and seasonal berries, peanut butter…
Talk about passion. Ever seen Ingrid Hoffmann in the kitchen? The lady is gonna take that canned crap your aunt serves every year for Thanksgiving and make it better. As promised in yesterday’s blog featuring her mom’s three-meat stuffing recipe, here’s the very simple formula: Cranberry Passionfruit Sauce, Makes 5 to 6…
The second mouse gets the cheese, right? That’s about the only positive thing I can say to those of you who have yet to secure Thanksgiving day plans. Still, things happen, the best laid plans of mice and men and all — hey, we’re back to the mouse! Last week…
“One of my sayings is, ‘The secret to good food is…good food.’ I say spend more time shopping than cooking.” — Michael SchwartzThat quote comes from the introduction to his yet-to-be-released cookbook, Michael’s Genuine Food: Down-To-Earth Cooking For People Who Love To Eat. The recipes are Michael’s of course, but…
The appeal of Grazie Italian Cuisine comes in part from its curious location on Washington Avenue. In a neighborhood of casual eateries and dives, a restaurant that prides itself on quality of service and food is a refreshing thought, especially when the prices are more than fair. On a Tuesday…
We caught Ingrid Hoffmann on the telly last week doing a holiday special and insisted she share two of the more delicious-looking recipes she demonstrated: three-meat stuffing and cranberry sauce with passionfruit. Today we’ve got her mom’s stuffing recipe, to which she noted, “If you don’t have a meat grinder…
Carmel Ophir is well known as a nightlife veteran in Miami, DJ, co-owner of The Vagabond (with DJ John Digweed), and owner of Creations production company. Ophir’s life is all about music, but it’s also all about food. Like a musician who’s riffing, once Ophir gets started talking about food,…
Forget about waiting at the bar for your next beer. John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Coral Gables just installed the first Draft Master table in Miami which makes it a piece of cake (yuck yuck) to keep the beer flowing. The Draft Master is an “all-in-one beer tapping…
One of these sets of croquetas comes from a restaurant in Miami; the other comes from a restaurant on Miami Beach. Those are your hints. Give it your best guess in the comments section, and we’ll let you know if you’ve got it right…
Get ready for some morning decadence as Sra. Martinez launches brunch. Michelle Bernstein’s Spanish tapas-style restaurant, known for its unique and delectable tapas menu, takes on more traditional dishes that are close to Bernstein’s heart. “Tapas are a big part of the concept at Sra., but I wanted to do…
Break out your cowboy boots, hat and lasso, and ride on over to Purdy Lounge tonight. The long time local haunt is celebrating its tenth anniversary, so get spiffed up in your Western-best and party like it’s 1999…or 1899… What’s the best part? Free booze from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m…
Sure, you can have a dull traditional turkey on Thanksgiving, but why do that when you can eat something different? Lucky for you, we have compiled a list of different alternatives to a Thanksgiving bird for those who want to crank their holiday meal up a notch. When you serve…
Don’t hate Julie Pech because she has the best gig on the planet. It took some serious guts for the gal to toss her corporate job years ago to pursue her passion–chocolate–and share the knowledge she gleaned about this wonder food by writing an informative, research-based book incorporating various findings,…
Last night the Four Seasons Hotel on Brickell hosted its first ever virtual tasting. Twenty something twasters (yes, we just made that up) showed up to partake in the $15 tasting. They tweeted about the wines with fellow #FSwine tweeters in nine Four Seasons hotels nationwide.The constant online chatter was…
Overly eager business owners and publicists are notorious for announcing new restaurant births only to have the public wait, and wait, and wait for an actual opening. Pubbelly, Miami’s newest Asian-inspired gastropub, is no exception.We announced it more than two months ago and now, partners Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin and…
A slew of restaurants are offering Thanksgiving Day specials, and we’ve sorted through them for you. This means a studious scrutiny of the menus as they relate to value and overall allure (listed prices do not include tax or tip).We have no idea how these meals will actually taste, although…
And that’s the news in a nutshell — or shall we say bombshell? Executive chef John Critchley had established himself as one of the city’s culinary stars, but the Boston native has decided to return to the Northeast to be closer to family. He’ll remain in the Kimpton clan, soon…
In yesterday’s interview with Joan Nathan, the author mentioned that she collected the recipes for her book Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking from French folks. Here’s a tasty one from Celine Bénitah, a woman who hails from the Algerian border of Morocco. Nathan wrote: “When Celine…
As the executive chef at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles, Kurtis Jantz oversees the entire food and beverage operation for the resort. This is one busy man, and most of his Thanksgivings are spent working.”My tradition is definitely working it,” Jantz told us. “Around here we fix…
Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, set to open on November 26, has been a work of art shrouded in secrecy; so much so that although we were granted access inside to speak with artist Christian Awe about the pieces he was hired to create for the restaurant’s dining room, we weren’t…
