Hidden inside a quiet strip mall in South Miami is a small, bright-yellow doughnut shop named Honeybee. On Tuesday May 17, it will officially open its doors to the public, bringing Miami craft doughnuts made from scratch with love. Founder/visionary Karen Muirhead, who left the corporate world to pursue her dream of opening…
With over 70 thousand Instagram followers Crabman305 claims to be the best seafood in town. Their clientele includes celebrities like Fat Joe, Fabolous and Tamar Braxton and perks include dinner invites for the chefs to some of the most exquisite restaurants across the nation. Crabman305 has certainly gained star appeal, however, the men behind…
Cindy Hutson’s Zest opened in March, bringing a needed vibrance to Miami’s otherwise bleak downtown area. Now three months later, the eatery has launched Sunday brunch, giving life and warmth to the Southeast Financial Center locale each weekend. Hutson debuted brunch on Sunday, May 8, saying it’s something she envisioned…
Stone crab season is almost over, and once again it’s time for Miamians to get their last taste of sweet claw meat before the last boat docks for the summer. The season, which runs from October 15 through May 16, winds down this weekend, with fishermen catching their last crabs…
Night Owl Cookie Co., the cookie delivery service that delivers freshly baked cookies with names like Baked Hot Cocoa and Goodnight Kiss, has opened its first brick and mortar location. The cookie company, founded three years ago by Andrew Gonzalez, opened its first shop at 10742 SW 24th St. — conveniently…
Top Chef season 13 champion Jeremy Ford is now also the executive chef at Market at Edition. The 30-year-old toque has been the executive chef at Matador Room inside the Miami Beach Edition hotel since the restaurant opened over a year ago, and now he’s been tasked with overseeing the kitchen…
It’s been almost a year since we announced that Tap 42, the Fort Lauderdale-originated gastropub offering up to 42 craft beer taps, would be opening a third location in Coral Gables. And the wait is finally over: Tap 42’s parent company, TapCo. Restaurant Group, has announced the official grand opening…
When it comes to green tea desserts, people tend to focus first on the dish’s aesthetic rather than its potential for fabulous flavor. But little did they know: The two are a matcha made in heaven. The light emerald hue of matcha — finely grounded green tea powder — lends…
For months Coyo Taco’s partners have been teasing Miami with expansion possibilities. In September, rumors were quashed that the Wynwood taco restaurant would open a Coconut Grove location. The restaurant did open a pop-up in South Beach at the Shore Club, but there was little information about a second permanent…
In a few days, the Salty Donut will do what its done for the past four months — set up shop inside its resident courtyard in Wynwood (29 NW 24th St.), attracting hoards of hungry doughnut aficionados to get a quick fix. But, this weekend, its doughnuts will be available…
Discount grocer Aldi is opening a North Miami Beach location. This will be the 27th South Florida location for the brand, ranked one of America’s favorite grocery stores for its no-frills shopping experience and value-priced items by Market Force. The chain was ranked fifth in overall customer loyalty and the leader in…
Though the Democratic and Republication National Conventions are still months away, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the likely Presidential candidates barring contested conventions or an alien invasion. The Trump/Clinton Presidential race could turn out to be one of the nastiest and most entertaining in modern history, with these two polar…
Between art-filled walls and quiet side streets, find Wynwood’s Miam Cafe. If you don’t frequent the neighborhood, the petit restaurant and cafe might have slipped from your radar. That is, until now. The bistro is hidden inside the black-and-white Wynwood Building. Among quiet offices, including yours truly Miami New Times,…
The next time you think about mocking your vegan friends, consider this: They live in a self-imposed prison in a mostly meat-centric world loath to accommodate their preferences. They have to be ingenious inventors, in other words. Those devout, plant-based acolytes have to find or create new kinds of sustenance…
Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish that includes only pasta with a splash of its cooking water, Pecorino-Romano cheese, and a smattering of black pepper — a flawless combination. You would think it couldn’t be improved. But plant-based über-chef Matthew Kenney does the impossible at his two-and-a-half-month-old Plant…
Miami is chock full of great ice cream shops, many of which reside in the Downtown area. But it’s the Coral Gables/ South Miami neighborhood that is home to some of the most iconic ice cream shops. The following five spots are not only worth a visit if you’re in…
If you’ve been to Uruguay, you’ve probably heard of Parador La Huella, a beachside restaurant located in Maldonado. It’s considered one of the best Latin American eateries, and the creators behind the famed concept are days away from opening Quinto La Huella, the first outpost of the Uruguayan sensation. Set to…
JoJo Tea’s co-founder and creative director, Michael Ortiz, is passionate about tea and he’ll finally get the chance to share that passion — and his wealth of knowledge on the drink — with all of Miami when his company’s tasting room opens at 951 S. LeJeune Rd. in Miami the…
June will mark Loba’s two-year anniversary, and the intimate MiMo eatery has a lot to celebrate. For starters, chef-owner Jessica Sanchez has become somewhat of an Internet celebrity, spending the last eight months traveling throughout the US to host a 10-part web series for Zagat called Foodways. Sanchez helped create…
San Francisco-based customizable ice cream sandwich shop CREAM – short for “Cookies Rule Everything Around Me,” a clever but accurate acronym for foodies and non-foodies alike – has found a permanent home in South Florida. The widely popular West Coast chain will make its East Coast debut in Aventura (18719…
If you’re hungry for an old time chopped steak smothered in gravy and served with a side of nostalgia, you’re going to have to wait a while. The S&S Diner, a Miami institution since 1938, has temporarily closed. A recent visit found the eatery locked up as secure as Fort…
As the summer approaches, there’s no better time to indulge in ceviche. Some pristine fish sliced or cubed and then briefly tossed in an peppy citrus wash is an ideal way to beat the heat. Here’s the problem: No matter how much you spend on your ceviche (or crudo for…
