Restaurants

Late last month, Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop owner José Plá quietly pushed the closing time of his humble NE Second Avenue operation from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Though this change might not mean much to the place’s huge breakfast and lunch crowd, it’s some of the most interesting news to come to Edgewater since its denizens learned just how much of the area was controlled by one Russian billionaire. It also means the ballooning populations in midtown and Edgewater can now grab an early dinner at Enriqueta’s.

Deme Lomas is a slender 35-year-old Catalonian with luminescent blue-gray eyes and slick hair. Just before the dinner rush on a recent weekday afternoon, he cuts a small heap of thymus glands into bite-size pieces and drops them into boiling water. After five minutes, when they’re about half-done, he pulls them out and plunges them into an ice-filled tub.

Miamians have a reputation for spending the day poolside with a glass of rosé and then dancing till the break of dawn. At some point, however, all of that partying takes its toll. That’s when we break out the juice.

Move over bovine lactations, nuts are the future of milk. And no company better represents that idea than Elmhurst, a 90-year-old dairy plant in New York that recently made the switch from cow’s milk to all-natural vegan nut milks. The new line, called “Elmhurst Milked,” is now available in Publix stores across the Southeast, and you can taste the cruelty-free flavors this Saturday at the Wynwood Block Party.

Celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower, of Stars and Chez Panisse fame, discusses the new documentary about his life.

Most cult brunchers know South Beach is the unofficial meeting ground. Miami’s coastline is flooded with restaurants offerings dozens of renditions of the weekend meal, making it difficult to choose just one place to dine. Executive chef Josh Elliott’s signature French toast at the Restaurant at the Raleigh makes a customer’s decision a little easier. It’s offered only weekdays during breakfast, but this plate is worth the trek.

Via Emilia 9 in South Beach prides itself on serving authentic regional cuisine from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. Just north of Tuscany, the region includes cities like Bologna, Parma, Ferrara, and Modena. The name Via Emilia refers to the main street that crosses the entire region. The restaurant is owned by…

Good news, Miami. This weekend is about to get a lot sweeter. On Saturday, May 13, the Salty Donut and MDoughW will launch an exclusive dessert box on UberEats. The collaboration will include two treats from each business. A traditional glazed doughnut splashed with a 1.24-karat-gold drizzle, and a white chocolate and…

Panther, Miami’s premier coffeehouse, is set to open two new locations in Miami. According to partner and cofounder Leticia Pollack, the MiMo District shop, located on the corner of 64th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, will open in about a month. “We’re putting together the bar, and we should be soft-opening…

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and if you haven’t made any plans, there’s still time to make this Sunday her sweetest day yet. Most locals might know that Miami Beach’s iconic Fontainebleau is the home to several fine-dining establishments, such as Scott Conant’s Scarpetta, Michael Mina’s Stripsteak, and Hakkasan, but few are aware the megaresort also holds an awe-inspiring bakery and candy factory.

At Dashi, which opened in late March at the River Yacht Club, executive chef Shuji Hiyakawa brings beautifully plated Japanese fare to Miami’s riverfront. The dimly lit restaurant, beckoning patrons exiting megayachts to enter its dining room, specializes in brightly colored slices of fish on beds of warm sticky rice and chopped vegetables, along with authentic udons, soups, and meats.

Edukos, a Venezuelan-American gastropub, opens its doors today at 1701 W. Flagler St. in Little Havana at 5 p.m. for dinner, about a quarter of a mile from Marlins Park. Described as “an exuberant tavern for the adventurous,” the restaurant encourages diners to try new foods and build unique experiences…

It’s an early weekday morning, and Elsa Burger presides over the kitchen at Pampangueña with a wide smile and chestnut hair that falls to her shoulders. Her white shirt is covered by a red apron with an “I Love Herbalife” pin affixed to the strap. The short 57-year-old Filipina stir-fries…

For Serendipity’s Jessica Levison, ice cream is more than a scoop of chocolate or vanilla. As the owner of artisanal ice cream stores in Surfside and Wynwood, she spends most of her time in a production kitchen inventing new flavors. There have been flower-infused creams like lavender orange; coconut-based vegan varieties without…

Miami Beach’s Icebox Cafe is gearing up for its largest expansion yet, with plans to open outposts in Doral, Aventura, the Falls, and Hallandale. The New American restaurant, which opened more than 15 years ago on a Lincoln Road side street, is known for its bright and modern space serving Mediterranean- and Middle-Eastern-inspired plates.

Spasso is stepping up its brunch game with the help of celebrity chef Amaris Jones. The Italian eatery, next door to Ariete, recently launched a soul food-inspired Sunday brunch series, where Jones curates a specialty menu of southern and Afro-Caribbean items each week.

Wynwood already has gourmet doughnuts, addictive pies, vegan cupcakes, and kosher ice cream, but locals with a sweet tooth might not realize the neighborhood is still missing one thing: artisanal ice pops.

On May 20, Miami’s brunch scene will reach a new level. More than 30 restaurants will unite for an extravaganza offering unlimited bites and bubbly from noon to 3 p.m. at Soho Studios. A sneak peek at this year’s offerings reveals crab huevos rancheros from the Rusty Pelican; coquito French toast with coconut milk, cinnamon, and a vanilla-maple drizzle from Glass & Vine; fried duck and biscuits from NaiYaRa; and chicken and avocado arepas from Toro Toro.

For Chopped champion Giorgio Rapicavoli, brunch at Glass & Vine is about fresh ingredients served in a green and vibrant environment. The restaurant’s location in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park sets the scene for a picnic-style meal, where dishes are best shared as rays of sunshine peak through oversize umbrellas and birds chatter above in trees.

It’s time to raise a glass and toast to Mom, and while you’re at it, take her out to a memorable brunch. Nothing says “you’re awesome” better than a killer buffet and bottomless drinks. Here’s a list of Miami restaurants eager to make mothers feel special. Reservations are strongly suggested,…