Lazaro Cabrera pulls a Neoprene hood over his crop of loopy black hair and slips on extra-long diving fins. Then he plunges without air tanks more than 60 feet into the azure depths. About two minutes later, he surfaces with a 15-pound yellow jack impaled on a glinting spear. He…
Top Chef has just announced the chef roster and location for its upcoming season — with two Miami toques competing for the title. Top Chef Season 13 debuts with a two-night premiere on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3 at 10 p.m. on Bravo. The cheftestants will fire up…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to Miami for its 15th season, with a host of parties, tastings, and dinners. From February 25-28, 2016, celebrity chefs and culinary greats will come to our beautiful city for four days of demonstrations, parties, dinners, and play. Tickets go on sale…
The sun is bright against the clouds the morning of Thursday, October 15th. The day begins as many others in South Florida, with a slight bit of rain, except today is special to those in the Miami area. It’s special because today is Opening Day for the Florida Stone Crab season. Preparations for…
Soho Bay, one of the many South Beach eateries forced to close because of road construction on 5th and West Avenue, is slated to reopen Oct. 27, with a medley of new fall menu items. The Japanese-inspired restaurant hailing from Brazil opened inside the Bentley Bay in April, marking its…
After just three months in business, Richard Hales is doing a complete rework of his Centro Taco brand. The restaurant, which opened in July at Hales’ former Sakaya Kitchen downtown location (125 SE Third Ave.), is closing and the owner is making major kitchen changes, Hales confirmed the closing, though…
Piripi owners, Gus Abalo and Teo Arranz, have confirmed that as of this morning, October 16, Angelina Bastidas is no longer with the restaurant. At this time, there is no word on who will take over the kitchen of the restaurant that has now had two kitchen shakeups in the…
It has been over one month since 30-year-old chef Julia Doyne was promoted to executive chef at The Forge, in turn making her the first female to hold the title at the storied Miami steakhouse.Cleveland born Doyne took over the post from her longtime mentor chef Christopher Lee who held…
Since the opening of Prime Fish about a year and a half ago, in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood, general manager Dave Ferrara says he can’t count how many times he’s been asked when the “Nemo” brunch would return. Good news brunchers – It’s finally back and here to stay. When…
Art Basel is still a few months out, but already major fashion and artistic brands are planning to be a part of the multi-day art show and its numerous satellite events. Luxury French macaron shop, Laduree, is popping up at the Chrome Hearts store in Miami’s Design District (4025 NE…
At 10:30 a.m., Coconut Grove figurehead Monty Trainer will swoop down in a helicopter on Peacock Park to deliver the very first batch of stone crabs of the 2015-2016 season. Trainor is set to deliver the claws alongside a security detail, to Coconut Grove Seafood Festival organizer Tony Albelo to…
Fooq’s owner David Foulquier has hired Brian Rojas, who recently left his position as chef de partie at Michael Schwartz’s Cypress Room, to run the kitchen at his downtown spot. Along with Rojas, Cypress Room’s former chef de cuisine Roel Alcudia is also serving as a temporary consultant helping him…
Coral Gables restaurant Piripi has hit some bumps in its short road. The restaurant opened six months ago at Village of Merrick Park. Expectations were high, mostly due to its chef, Najat Kaanache, The chef claimed a most impressive resume, including a stint at Ferran Adria’s famed El Bulli in Roses, Spain,…
After closing its Lincoln Road location in spring of 2014, long-standing South Beach restaurant TiramesU reopened at 101 Washington Avenue Tuesday. A family from Treviso, Italy first opened the eatery on Ocean Drive in 1988, and now the 2015 version is putting a modern twist on its traditional decor and fare…
For tourists who don’t venture out beyond South Beach’s trendy hotels and celebrity-studded eateries, Miami Beach can be an expensive place to eat and drink. Look beyond the city’s flash and there’s plenty of value for your food dollar. WalletHub has just ranked Miami as one of the best food…
Probably the number two tourist attraction in Miami Beach (behind the beach itself) is Gianni Versace’s mansion. The three-story villa, located at 1116 Ocean Drive, still holds fascination for all walks of life, with people stopping to take pictures in front of the opulent gates. The mansion, of course, was…
Sometimes, changing the menu simply isn’t enough — you need to change the entire concept. At least that’s what Michael Sullivan did a few months ago when he closed his popular Brickell gastropub, OTC, and opened Golden Fig (1250 S. Miami Ave., 305-374-4612) in its place. Inspired by his conversations…
Almost overnight, seats at a nicked wooden counter within earshot of Calle Ocho’s racket have become a hot commodity. Diners order yeasty, sweet Singha beer and sit back to watch 42-year-old Bas Trisransi toss needlelike vermicelli noodles into a ripping-hot wok that spits orange flames. Moments later, the slender chef,…
Trendy salad and juice spots have become commonplace in Miami. Lean, green eateries and fresh feel-good juice bars are popping up on every corner. But before there was Jugofresh and Market, there was Miami Squeeze (18315 W Dixie Hwy, (305) 935-9544). Right off the train tracks on West Dixie, this farm-to-table hideaway,…
Just on the heels of Jamie DeRosa’s opening Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, comes news about his first Miami Beach restaurant. Tongue & Cheek is closing this weekend, after Sunday brunch service. According to DeRosa, the chef had the opportunity to break his lease at the current location and is seeking…
Bulla, pronounced boo-ya, is Spanish slang for what everyone’s talking about. And Sunday brunch at the Spanish gastrobar on Ponce de Leon Boulevard is exactly that: Bulla. Stroll into the eatery just after 11 a.m. and face your first choice: Seating. Take your pick between chic, high-top tables around Bulla’s bar…
Miami’s restaurant scene continues to grow, but for every restaurant that opens, another concept fails. Part of the blame is simply the high cost of doing business in one of America’s fastest growing cities. Startup costs and rents can be sky high, forcing talented chefs and restaurateurs to give up…
