The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives today, February 19, through the 22nd with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. With all the dinners, parties, and…
The 2015 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists have been announced, and although Miami has grown by leaps and bounds as a food city, it looks like the Beard Foundation gave us the shaft once again, with only two Miami chefs getting semifinalist nods from the New York-based organization…
50 Eggs’ John Kunkel is on a world-domination binge. Fresh on the heels of the announcement of his new BTW restaurant in the former Lime Space on Alton Road, the restaurateur/entrepreneur is planning a fast-casual fried chicken restaurant. See also: BTW (Burgers, Tacos, Whiskey) to Open Thursday in Former Lime…
The 101 Gay Weddings event, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, has just expanded with several announcements made by host Art Smith. The chef and marriage-equality advocate has announced that Food Network’s Ted Allen will join the fete as cohost for the fabulous ceremony and reception, to be held at the…
Much like Art Basel spawned Miami Art Week, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has spurred many restaurants and celebrity chefs to plan events, parties, and dinners this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. That has given this weekend an unofficial nickname: Miami Wine & Food Week. Some events, like 101…
Jeremiah Bullfrog has been hard at work lately. The chef and owner of GastroPod recently announced he would open up shop in Aventura Mall while almost simultaneously reaching his fundraising goal on Kickstarter to keep his converted shipping container in Wynwood going. The mastermind never stops creating or thinking about…
5 Napkin Grill and 5 Napkin Express, the grab-and-go component of the restaurant, are both closed. The restaurant, which has three locations in New York City and one in Boston, opened on Lincoln Road in South Beach in 2011 and proved to be a welcome addition to what was then…
Mellow Mushroom, the stone-baked pizza chain with a “stoner” theme, is opening its first Miami-area restaurant early next week. The restaurant, located at 5701 Sunset Dr. in South Miami, is set to open Monday, February 23, according to Mellow Mushroom Miami’s first (and so far only) tweet. See also: Ms…
Tacos are clearly having a moment, and in many ways, restaurateur John Kunkel has come full circle as he gears up to open the chef-driven BTW (Burgers, Tacos, Whiskey) in the former flagship Lime South Beach location this Thursday. “It’s looking likely for Thursday,” a BTW spokesperson said. “As you…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. ‘Tis the season, South Florida — the season…
Few things have the power to take you back to your childhood the way s’mores, mac ‘n’ cheese, Frito pie, and grilled cheese do. And there’s really no reason, as adults, we should give up any of them, especially when we can have them together — thanks to the fine…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. Even though Dominique Ansel is only 37 years…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. As the spotlight shines on the sand and…
When the Hyatt Centric South Beach opens in April, locals and tourists alike will be able to enjoy the restaurant Deck 16, located on the hotel’s third-floor indoor-outdoor patio and pool deck. See also: Fresh American Bistro: Philippe Ruiz Brings Elegance to Comfort Food…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. The Grand Tasting Village is the festival’s culinary…
When Ivan Dorvil’s Nuvo Cafe on West Dixie Highway burned down in 2012, his admirers mourned. The place was a neighborhood favorite, and Dorvil was a ministar, having cooked for the likes of P. Diddy, Gloria Estefan, and Lil Wayne. He’s also worked in high-end restaurant’s in South Beach’s Delano…
When pondering brunch, most locals don’t really think of Wynwood. As cool as the arts district is, it lacks the breakfast-meets-lunch meal period laden with eggs and booze. Sure, you could head to Zak the Baker for some chicken liver Saturday or Sunday afternoon. And there are breakfast tacos at…
Biscayne Diner soft-opened yesterday — without half of its menu — and was packed for lunch. Chef Alfredo Alvarez, who was the opening executive chef at the popular Seaspice, owns the place with his wife, Tara Nicosia. They’re proffering elevated diner fare 24 hours a day at the resurrected eatery…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. Food Network celebrities Geoffrey Zakarian and Scott Conant…
Fresh American Bistro (FAB) quietly opened a few weeks ago in the former Alba Seaside Italian spot at Sole on the Ocean in Sunny Isles Beach. Alba’s quotes from The Godfather have been replaced by a casual seaside aesthetic. Also new and notable is the chef. Philippe Ruiz, the former…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. With so much to do, the festival can…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to Miami. Two of the hottest names at this year’s…
