Metro Diner in Tamarac Serves Guy Fieri’s Favorite Meat Loaf

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…

Broken Shaker’s Brian Griffiths to Open Over Under in Downtown Miami

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…

Brazilian Restaurant Ofa to Open in Sunset Harbour

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…

Five Ice Cream Stories to Cool You Off During Miami’s Sweltering Summer

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.

Stubborn Seed by Jeremy Ford to Open in SoFi in September

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.

Five New Summer Brunches in Miami to Try This Weekend

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.

Crate Plant-Based Kitchen, Bar & Lounge Opens in Brickell

There’s no meat on the menu at Brickell’s new Crate Plant-Based Kitchen, Bar & Lounge, but carnivores will still find plenty to love. The 152-seat eatery has a lineup packed with hearty plates such as nonmeat versions of bacon cheeseburgers, Buffalo wings, and chicken tacos, and guests can wash it all down with fresh signature cocktails.

Gaijin Izakaya by Cake Opens in Midtown Miami

Chef Phuket Thongsodchaveondee, AKA Cake, is partnering with the owner of the Asian-style restaurant the Gang, Bogdan Niculae, on Gaijin Izakaya, a retro Japanese-style gastropub that opens today for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining at the Gang’s midtown Miami location.

Miami Spice 2017 Now Offers Weekend Brunch: Full List of Participating Restaurants Here

Miami Spice returns this August with prix fixes at some of the finest restaurants for the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. Spice, which runs August 1 through September 30, is designed to encourage visitors and locals to explore new restaurants and visit old favorites by providing discounted three-course meals. The promotion also helps many eateries survive Miami’s summer slump, when attendance drops as locals flock to cooler climes and tourists opt out of frying on our beaches.

Dessert Truck Wynwood Parlor to Open a Shop on the Upper Eastside

It’s been a year since a purple graffiti-painted food truck, stocked with sweet goodies such as ice-cream sandwiches and edible cookie dough, rolled into Miami. This Sunday, July 16, local dessert business Wynwood Parlor will open its first brick-and-mortar on Miami’s Upper Eastside at 860 NE 79th St., next to Half Moon Empanadas and down the street from the Anderson.

Wynwood’s Lost & Found Saloon Closes After a Dozen Years

After more than a decade of burgers and late nights, the Lost & Found Saloon that straddled Wynwood and the Design District has closed. Although the doors are locked, patio tables remain outside as if waiting for diners to drink beer and down burritos. Two women took a smoke break at the tables yesterday afternoon.

Henry Hané Looks to the Future With B Bistro + Bakery Revamp

When Bachour Bakery + Bistro opened in March 2016, it was greeted by long lines, with Brickell residents and workers clamoring for a taste of the eatery’s fare. The owners, after all, were the makings of a dream team: Antonio Bachour’s gorgeous pastries and buttery croissants were paired with Henry Hané’s savory dishes.

Five New Miami Restaurants to Try This Weekend

As temperatures soar, Miami’s dining scene continues to heat up. This past June saw the debut of some amazing restaurants. From a “glam” vegan eatery in midtown to a spot to snag savory barbecue, exciting new places offer much to explore. Here are five delicious ideas.