The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced new rules that will affect nearly everything we, as diners and consumers, put into our mouths. That above statement is not hyperbole, by the way. The rules, a major extension of the 2010 law that required chain restaurants to disclose certain…
The Thompson Miami Beach may have officially opened this past Friday, but its restaurants and bars were closed to the public until yesterday. Finally, people longing for Michelle Bernstein’s cuisine or a Julio Cabrera-designed cocktail can do so with the opening of Seagrape restaurant, the Crown Room bar, and the…
Italian eateries don’t (typically) have much in the way of vegan-friendly fare. Butter, cream, and egg tends to be par for the course, key ingredients in the dishes we love so much. But it is possible to recreate Italian flavors without any animal products, just ask Melanie Bozzo Perez, co-founder…
27 Restaurant & Bar, the much-anticipated dining establishment at the Freehand Miami Beach, opens today, November 24. The restaurant, which soft-opened this past weekend, is located in the original 1930s house that shares property with Freehand Miami Beach. The structure was gutted and designed by Roman & Willams, the design…
Despite Wynwood’s stance as Miami’s hottest neighborhood (and hotbed of new development), the area is still lacking in several key components needed to make it more habitable: quick, easy food being one of them. But Freshii is aiming to fix all that. The Canadian chain opened its first South Florida…
Alberto Cabrera is a big fan of the sandwich. That’s why his Little Bread Sandwich Company, which opens in Little Havana tomorrow, is a project the chef has been wanting to do for a long time. The question, of course, is how can you stamp your identity on something as…
Everyone knows you should eat the rainbow, but it’s not always easy to choose tomatoes and kale over cheese and pasta. Comfort foods feel so, well, comfortable. But as it turns out, the stuff you grow in a garden may actually make you happier than the alternative. A recent study…
Everyone’s favorite gastropub, Pubbelly, is turning four this Sunday. To celebrate, the Sunset Harbour restaurant is inviting in Brad Kilgore for a special celebratory brunch that includes bacon jam, a Thanksgiving-style Benedict, and duck confit French toast. And because it wouldn’t be a celebration without booze, bottomless mimosas, bloody marys,…
Mignonette, Danny Serfer and Ryan Roman’s ode to shellfish, introduces a “f**king fancy” brunch, starting this weekend. See also: Danny Serfer’s Mignonette Is Edgewater’s Pearl…
Coyo Taco, the soon-to-open Wynwood taqueria, is serious about its cuisine. The small Mexican eatery, located next door to Panther Coffee, has tapped Scott Linquist as its executive chef. See also: Coyo Taco: Mexican Street Food and Margaritas Coming to Wynwood in November…
Despite the number of Northeastern transplants in Miami, the choice in Miami diners is slim. They are places to get a pizza burger, super crispy French fries hidden under a mound of greasy industrial cheese, or a solid plate of hash browns and over-easy eggs. A few are sprinkled across…
There’s no question that grain-meat maker Field Roast is one of the superstars in the meatless market. The Seattle-based company (with a distribution center in Miami) has made major waves, earning nods from Ellen Degeneres, the New York Times, Saveur, and others. Its products (sold at Whole Foods, Milam’s Market,…
On December 9, rain or shine, Miami will become the 14th American city to host a D�ner en Blanc. Picture this: A thousand people dressed in head-to-toe white will be transported to an unknown landmark location where they will dine and drink to live music. Afterward, they’ll dance and socialize…
If the movie Chef taught us anything, it’s that every chef yearns for the creative freedom to run a kitchen. The film also predicted the next trend in the food industry, at least in Miami: food bloggers partnering with chefs for their first solo endeavor. Blue Collar’s Danny Serfer opened…
From the multicolored walls to the rainbow-hued food, South Miami’s Temple Kitchen is a colorful feast for the senses. And their menu, a vibrant, eclectic assortment of plant-strong creations, is everything a health-conscious eater could ask for. The Curry Favor hot pot ($11), specifically, is a delightfully comforting, creamy alternative…
If you’re not into meat, butter, or cheese, a Thanksgiving table can be tough to navigate. The Brussels sprouts are cooked in bacon; the mashed potatoes are loaded with butter; the turkey is, well, a turkey. But for the plant-based eaters, Short Order has dug up some options for yummy,…
Cafe Babbo, a new Italian cafe and wine bar, is set to open in the next few weeks — right in Wynwood. The cafe, located at 97 NW 25th Street, is the brainchild of partners Antonio Chia and Alessandro Pazzaglia, childhood friends who have a combined passion for both good,…
If it weren”t for the blinding sun outside, it would be difficult to tell whether it’s lunch on Tuesday or dinner on Friday night inside El Rinconcito de Santa B�rbara. Nevertheless, people are lined up for a table outside the darkened windows of this Hialeah Gardens Puerto Rican spot. Inside,…
Village of Merrick Park Shoppers getting an early start to their holiday shopping can enjoy an authentic French lunch today when Brasserie Central soft opens. The restaurant’s official opening date is this Friday, November 21, but hungry diners eager for a taste can come in all this week for a…
Rejoice, South Beach. David’s Caf� is coming back. In April, the decades-old Cuban institution on Collins Avenue was shuttered because the surrounding construction hurt business, owners said. The closing followed the 2012 darkening of the Lincoln Road location (due to exorbitant rent), a caffeine-and-grease-laced hideaway for locals and tourists alike…
Wynwood is smoking hot these days, with designers, construction crews, and artists scrambling to finish off on projects in time for Art Basel madness. Luckily for us, a lot of the projects involve new restaurants. Wynwood Diner, located in the Wynwood Block building at 2601 NW Second Ave., right across…
Everyone wants beautiful skin. But instead of piling on the drugstore chemicals or heading to the Botox doc, lots of experts suggest there are healthier, more natural ways to glow.. The Beauty Foods Luncheon on November 21 at The Palms will pair a scrumptious menu by chef Julie Frans with…
