Some of the world’s finest chocolates will be available in Miami when Beacon Hill Chocolates opens in Miami’s MiMo District. The shop is set to open early summer 2015 at 6318 Biscayne Blvd. next door to the new designer Starbucks being planned. The flagship store, located in Boston’s historic Beacon…
The Federal is no stranger to vegetables: Chef Cesar Zapata actually prefers to eat a vegetarian diet, and the innovative eatery’s menu usually includes a wide array of garden grown edibles alongside its meatier offerings. Now, Zapata and crew are taking things to the next level with a three-month lunch…
When most people prep for a long weekend, their list includes sunglasses, a few shirts, and a few pair of jeans. Chef Jamie DeRosa’s sounds more like inventory at a restaurant supple store. “I’m bringing some chef knives, chef coats, fish pans, and a Vita Prep mixer.” DeRosa is packing…
Miami is all about the gastropub’s but what about gastroclubs? The city will have its first when La Divina Gastro Club opens in the former Kukaramakara space in Brickell (1250 S Miami Ave.) in just a couple of weeks. At its helm is Aleric “AJ” Constantin. You might know him…
Coconut Grove residents will be able to get their java on starting next week, when Panther Coffee opens their Grove location at 3407 Main Hwy. on Monday, May 25. This is the third location for the coffee shop, joining Panther’s flagship Wynwood location and a Sunset Harbour shop. Panther Coffee…
With the expansion of the Design District from understated luxury to over-the-top hub of lavish, it’s only natural that Michelin starred toques like Joel Robuchon and Jean-Georges follow suit. That type of sustenance, however, isn’t what locals are looking for on a daily basis. No. For local fare by locals…
At Klima Restaurant and Bar, the striking Spanish-Mediterranean spot that opened in March steps away from Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, dessert means a glass bowl filled with a puckery passionfruit cream and coconut foam that evokes the tart, sugary contrast of a good piña colada. A core of crushed ice…
When Liberty Caffe opened up at the Coral Gables Country Club, it turned a beautiful space with arched windows, meant for only club menbers’ eyes into a fetching little bistro that welcomed all. The bright, airy little cafe brought an air of elegance to lunchtime in its space that features arched…
La Gloutonnerie, the upscale French bistro on South Beach, has closed. The restaurant has shuttered as of today, and, according to a spokesperson, is undergoing a new look and concept. The restaurant, owned by Mexico City’s Cooley family, is teaming up with a still-unnamed restaurant group in the restaurant’s revamp…
A bit of Mediterranean food, design, and culture is coming to South Beach with the opening of 9beach Fusion Kitchen & Lounge Bar. The restaurant and lounge, set to open in June 2015 at 1628 Collins Ave., is the first U.S. location of 9beach. Currently, there are seven locations throughout…
Although Panther Coffee has had a long, delicious run as the premier coffee shop in Wynwood, as the neighborhood continues to grow in size and popularity, so must the options for a cup of joe. If all goes as planned, as of June 1, Mister Block will become the latest…
When you inevitably begin to make your list for brunch contenders this weekend, you might consider throwing a different set of criteria in the mix. Rather than just going for eggs, bacon, and bottomless mimosas, why not head out for a taste of Israeli comfort food in the form of…
Khong River House, 50 Eggs’ Lincoln Road Restaurant specializing in Thai street food, is closing its doors, apparently to make way for a new 50 Eggs concept, hatching this fall. The restaurant, which will close after dinner service this Saturday, May 16, is moving to the mainland, with plans to…
Why should you switch from your regular burgers and bacon to Morningstar Farms’ meat alternatives? Reasons range from the fact that eating factory farmed animal proteins is bad for you, he environment, and the animals to a simple taste issue (Morningstar Farms’ bacon is delicious). But, the most compelling reason…
Details and drawings have emerged on Michael Schwartz’s restaurant to be located at Paraiso Bay in Edgewater, appropriately named Paraiso Bay Restaurant and Beach Club. The restaurant and beach club was announced a little over a year ago, with the successful Miami restaurateur saying, “the Edgewater community is one of Miami’s hidden…
With the weekend not far away, chances are you’re figuring out where to go for a good-tasting brunch that a) doesn’t break the bank b) isn’t the typical hotel affair c) has pancake tacos and d) is serving up gratis mimosas. For all of the above, head to Station 5…
When it comes to spreading the word about plant-based living, Alexander and Jeanette Rodriguez are all-stars. The duo runs the Miami arm of No Meat Athlete, Jeanette spearheads a vegan book club and now the husband-and-wife-team have launched the city’s first conscious living podcast: Planted in Miami. Having just released…
For Ryan Hall, one of the roasters at Wynwood’s Panther Coffee, opting for the better cup of coffee is a no-brainer. “For us, the challenge is to create a product that is excellent. That is complete. It’s not an unfinished product that we’re passing along for the consumer to fix,”…
Enchanting Creations is a small cake shop located at 210 NE 98th St. in Miami Shores, a middle-class Miami suburb that’s best known for its well-manicured lawns and numerous churches. The village of about 10,000 residents also has a thriving gay population and, according to the Huffington Post, is one of…
It’s only been two months since Amy Kalinoswki returned to the Genuine kitchen, and the newly-minted pastry chef is working non-stop. When Hedy Goldsmith announced her imminent departure as pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink (MGFD), it was headline news. A collective groan was heard from Miami’s culinary community,…
Running a successful Southern restaurant in Miami-Dade is a special challenge. As the area becomes increasingly health-conscious, chefs like Whisk Gourmet’s Brendan Connor must balance creating traditional Southern dishes, which are typically butter-heavy, fried concoctions, with modern cuisine’s lighter demands.
Look around Café Catula and you’ll notice an absence of blackboard-laden walls, mismatched plates, and exposed brick. On the menu, there’s no mention of sliders, kale salad, or pork belly.
