On a cool, sunny Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people snaked in a line that stretched about three city blocks. Young and old — on foot, in strollers, and (in one case) on crutches, fans of Knaus Berry Farm queued up for the bake shop and farm stand’s season opener.
The medianoche. The Elena Ruz. The frita Cubana. All iconic sandwiches that are as woven into the fabric of Cuban life as coffee and mambo. And though a there’s a never-ending procession of travel shows and blogs dedicated to the panoply of portable Cuban culinary ingenuity, there’s one they all forget.
Nearly a year after its launch, Danish-born, healthy fast-food concept Dr Smood is gearing up to open three more locations across Miami. In November, outposts are expected to open inside the Aventura Mall and the Brickell City Centre, followed by a Sunset Harbour shop (1800 Bay Rd., Suite #3) in…
It’s National Pumpkin Day and the Salty Donut wants to celebrate. Beginning at 11 a.m., UberEats will deliver a box of doughnuts from the famed dough shop within minutes of placing an order.
Richard Hales is opening Bird & Bone at the Confidante Miami Beach. Hales, who was set to open his take on Southern cuisine at the Wynwood Yard in April, has now opted for a loftier vision of his Nashville hot chicken and lamb ribs.
Ahead of its storefront opening in Miami early next year, Atlas Meat-Free Deli is serving a sneak peek of its plant-based meats and cheeses at the Wynwood Yard. The deli’s food truck is in temporary residence at the open-air culinary venue. Its menu includes burgers, sandwiches, sides, and other goodies.
Miami is the hardest place in America to open a restaurant. “But wait,” one might respond. “What about the fierce rents and competition in places like New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco?” None of them has as finicky, diverse, and downright unpredictable customers as Miami. That brutal truth has…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Beach’s annual blowout fete for everything food and drink, takes over the city again for five days of feasting. From February 22 through 26, 2017, the event will return with more eats, beverages, and celebrity chef debauchery than ever. Tickets went on sale…
When it comes to vegan eats, CVS probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But the ubiquitous drugstore chain is stepping up its snack game. Miami stores (and hundreds of others nationwide) are now offering a bunch of new plant-based treats. The idea, according to the company, is…
Almost a year ago, Nikki Beach, a South of France-style lounge and eatery, relaunched its indulgent Sunday brunch feast. Now the restaurant says it’s time for an upgrade — This time in the sweets department. Last year, the locale added a customizable bloody mary bar featuring a medley of handcrafted libations. Due to…
After 15 years as a fly fishing guide in the Florida Keys Jon Milchman couldn’t take it anymore. It wasn’t the sun, the azure water, or the relaxed, heat-stifled lifestyle. He couldn’t spend another year watching the destruction of an ecosystem he’d grown to love. “I watched species decline, algal…
Most chefs keep a few culinary tricks up their sleeves for special events and good customers, and chef Bee at NaiYaRa is no exception. His otoro tartare isn’t listed on the menu, but enough people have come to know about it that it’s become the restaurant’s most requested not-quite-so-secret dish…
La Feria del Mercado de San Miguel, a pop-up Spanish foodtopia that debuted in Miami last fall, is slated to reopen Thursday, October 20 in Bayfront Park through January 2017. The market, which mirrors a similar version found in Madrid, Spain, will feature a myriad of Latin dining options, along…
If you like Buena Vista Deli, you’ll love Cafe Creme in North Miami (750 NE 125 St.). Located right next door to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Creme is a new French restaurant, bakery, and soon to be bar from the founders of Buena Vista Deli. This new space is significantly bigger than Buena…
Gone are the grasshoppers, beef hearts, and sweetbreads. Now there are houndstooth-check seats, a new menu, and even a name change. Vagabond Kitchen & Bar (no more “Restaurant” in the moniker) in the MiMo District is heir to the place that chef Alex Chang for more than a year vehemently…
Inside an ordinary bleach-white warehouse in Little Haiti, three aproned workers covered in flour carefully line up warm batches of freshly fried dough. Anna Davis, a 29-year-old blonde with wide ocean-blue eyes, nervously stands over a silver tray of 24 doughnuts. Her trembling right hand hovers a centimeter from a…
At the 2016 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Geoffrey Zakarian mentioned he would open a restaurant at the Diplomat Beach Resort during a culinary demo. It seems fitting that the celebrity chef would announce details at this weekend’s New York Wine & Food Festival. The chef, co-hosting a Rooftop…
Shift is happening at Sunset Harbour’s newest mindful addition, Paradigm Kitchen. Founder of Jugofresh, Matthew Sherman a.k.a “Matty Sherm” recently opened the healthy concept to serve “clean soul food.” He said, “So the saying is shift happens at Paradigm, I wanted to build a bridge between our broken food system…
A bright pink truck stocked with sweet goodies and a sense of nostalgia will be parked at Dadeland Mall this Saturday, October 22. The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is slated to make its first-ever Miami appearance, ready to serve Hello Kitty-inspired desserts, drinks, and souvenirs. Smothered in life-size animations of…
Every culture has its own iteration of a cookie. Some are soft, others are crunchy, but almost all ooze a sweet taste, blending flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or even pumpkin spice. At Around the Globe Baking Co., cookies are made to be more than just a simple, bite-sized treat. They’re a…
Quinto La Huella opened its doors at the start of summer, bringing Uruguayan sensation Parador La Huella’s concept to Miami. Nestled inside the Brickell City Centre East, the restaurant has quickly become a culinary staple within the area’s fast-growing dining district. Besides lunch and dinner, the restaurant launched a Sunday brunch in…
After a multimillion-dollar renovation, Dolphin Mall’s Strike Miami will reopen its doors as Bowlero this Saturday, October 15. Along with upgraded amenities and decor, the bowling alley will launch a new menu embodying all things #foodporn. From a five-pound, 14-inch burger, to pizza-inspired cupcakes and a massive s’mores cookie served in…
