Maybe it’s a coincidence. But maybe, just maybe Mickey D’s heard loud and clear when Miami New Times complained less than a month ago that we were tired of being McRib-teased to death. Whatever the reason, Ronald McDonald relented and now it’s official–the McRib is coming back.Starting November 2 the…
Muriel Olivares always excels at what she does. Her world is full of colors and creation. At age 11, she was accepted to the magnet art program at South Miami Middle School and from there she went to the New World School of the Arts. She did well and was…
Gambling is one of the greatest highlights of football season. Got a dozen bets running every Sunday? Risk your car payment on whether a college quarterback would run or throw his first TD? Trying to decide between the line and the over? Log in to your bookie through your smartphone?…
It’s a restaurant. It’s a nightclub. It’s a 17,000-square-foot, two-story venue featuring indoor/outdoor dining, dancing, “sushi and other specialty foods.” The lower level will house the dance and entertainment until 3 a.m. Promos boast of “an innovative light and sound system not seen before in South Florida.”Upstairs will be an…
The InterContinental Miami turns 25 years old in 25 days — give or take a day — and there will be promotions aplenty to celebrate. Thing is, some of the deals are pretty good, and all have the number 2 and 5 in them. To wit:25 percent off Starbucks coffee…
David BurkeBesides its 34 sleek lanes, Strike Miami, which opened in the Dolphin Mall six years ago, touts a giant sports-themed restaurant. And now David Burke is ready to take charge of the cuisine. Burke is renowned in New York City as the chef/restauranteur behind his flagship David Burke Townhouse;…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.Chef Howie KleinbergHowie Kleinberg’s Bulldog Barbecue makes worshipping at the church Howard Cosell built more convivial with an economical roster of hearty, masculine comestibles.Translated into English, that means…..
As our sister Houston Press blog reports, The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is running a television ad that comes right out and says it: McDonald’s food is so unhealthy it can kill you. The ad opens with an obese man on a gurney in the morgue, a half-eaten burger…
It’s coming! The Ninth Annual Miami International Wine Fair will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center October 15-16. We can expect to taste test lots of delicious wines from all over the world. Those who prefer the VIP treatment will be served the top-rated wines from designated area. “With…over…
Just what the depressed Coral Gables dining scene needs: Another corporate restaurant chain. The newest malignant link is Seasons 52, which aims to exploit the trend towards eating local, seasonal, healthy food. A press release lists two upcoming seafood entrees: Caramelized sea scallops and cedar plank roasted salmon. Not very…
Miami might not be known for chocolate, that doesn’t mean there aren’t shops in the area that offer some of the best. Here are the five top places where you can get your hands on some good stuff. Mr. Ganache, 900 South Miami Ave, 305-377-8880, www.mrganache.comMr. Ganache sells truffles, chocolate…
Thursday, mezcal master Ron Cooper, of Del Maguey Mezcal, and mixologist Tad Carducci, Tippling Bros., will do it Oaxaca-style with Chef Patricio Sandoval, executive chef at Mercadito. The master mixologists will pair mezcal libations with Chef Sandoval’s modern spin on Southern Mexican classics such as tostadas de cangrejo, tacos and …
In spite of the controversy surrounding foie gras, (it was banned in Chicago from 2006 to 2008), there is no arguing the taste of this French delicacy. Directly translated as “fat liver,” it’s made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened, typically through force…
This is part three of our interview with Antoinette Jreij from The Original Daily Bread Marketplace. Read part one of the interview here and part two here.You already appreciate lentils because they are incredible source of iron, but if you really want to worship the spongy, round pod inhabitants with…
Courtesy of Ferdie and Luisita PachecoThe Pachecos are a true Renaissance couple. Dr. Ferdie Pacheco is known as “The Fight Doctor,” and most famously as Muhammed Ali’s physician and corner man. A famous talker, Pacheco was also a TV sports analyst for decades. He’s also a prolific painter and writer…
Palm Restaurant is the oldest family-owned white tablecloth restaurant group in the country, with some 28 venues in 24 cities. Bay Harbor is home to Miami’s Palm (we had two for awhile here in South Florida, but the one by Merrick Park didn’t make it). I’ve had some really great…
via The Genuine KitchenIt’s been a little quiet in the blogosphere lately but here’s what you missed last week.Phyllis Wheatley Elementary students enjoy a tasty salad at The Genuine KitchenEat It, Miami likes The ForgeThe French Fry Fairy reviews the fries at Shake ShackGagit sums up his best eats in…
Courtesy of Doggi StyleI know someone who humps the air whenever he eats something he thinks is utterly delicious. Sure, it’s kind of crass but when you’re talking about a food stand called Doggi Style — which also proudly boasts a logo of hound hitting a hot dog cart from…
Courtesy University of Texas PressDiana Kennedy, cookbook author and leading authority on Mexican regional cooking, will present her latest work at Books & Books Coral Gables on Wednesday night at 8 p.m.Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy may indeed seem never-ending — it’s a comprehensive 464-page coffee table book, laden…
John ZurLotus Garden dining room.From a pleasing experience on a busy Wednesday night two months ago, to a terrible early evening on a recent Saturday, I have experienced is a tale of two Lotus Gardens. It was like stepping into the twilight zone. Only two things remained the same: the…
Having read several positive reviews about the produce at La Guardia as well as tasting it first-hand at El Bajareque, the next logical step was to pay La Guardia a personal visit. Nothing could have prepared us for what we found.Shopping for produce at La Guardia is, to say the…
Yep, we Miami New Times folks get answers to dining dilemmas. Even if you are the hottest dudes in town. We’ve learned that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are often found at Red the Steakhouse. LeBron, insiders tell us, has been there three times and even recently celebrated his girlfriend’s…
