Like a phoenix, 15 Steps rose out of 1500 Degrees’ hot ashes. The farm-to-table restaurant transitioned quietly from its former identity in the fall of 2013, with an official opening and name change in early December. Because the restaurant continued serving meals during the process, there was no major overhaul…
Many sweet tooths ached when Icebox Cafe bid adieu to its home of 15 years right off Lincoln Road. But judging by the crowds at their larger and swankier eight-month old Sunset Harbour location, the recovery period has been painless. Initially unsettled by the the idea of moving, it wasn’t…
Add one more name to the celebrity roster at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Paula Deen. Deen will be hosting a cooking demonstration with her sons, Jamie and Bobby at the Grand Tasting Village on Sunday, February 23, at 4:15 p.m. See also: Post Diabetes: Paula Deen Talks…
As we reported back in August, Matthew Kenney, the James Beard-nominated celebrity chef that specializes in healthy eating, is opening an organic and raw, plant-based food concept in Wynwood this Spring. The venture, a partnership with Karla Dascal of Karla Conceptual Event Experiences, will be two-fold. The White Lotus restaurant…
Before daybreak, Hialeah’s streets are dark and quiet, lit up only by blinking traffic lights and the fleeting gleam of truck headlamps. But from within an unmarked building wafts a faint, uncanny sound. Though it seems unlikely, it’s real: Taylor Swift is trilling about never, ever getting back together. And…
It’s no secret that veg-friendly restaurants are few and far between in Miami. The Magic City is more about pork than produce. But with the (free!)PlantEaters app, vegans and vegetarians can find meat-free options at restaurants of all kinds, from juice bars to steak houses. This makes eating out a…
When Brickell Irish Pub unexpectedly closed two months ago, happy-hour-goers were crushed. V&E Restaurant Group, which was behind the Irish outpost, thought something more Miami would be a better fit for the location. “This area lacks a good home-style Cuban restaurant,” general manager Sandra Perez says. “We have two other…
Before daybreak, Hialeah’s streets are dark and quiet, lit up only by blinking traffic lights and the fleeting gleam of truck headlamps. But from within an unmarked building wafts a faint, uncanny sound. Though it seems unlikely, it’s real: Taylor Swift is trilling about never, ever getting back together. And…
It’s cold, cold, cold today. And though South Florida doesn’t have the frost that the rest of the country is getting, there certainly is a nip in the air. This kind of weather calls for soup. Wonton soup from Blackbrick, Richard Hales’ new midtown Chinese restaurant, to be exact. Open…
It seems as though Michael Mina is very bullish about restaurant opportunities at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The chef recently opened Michael Mina 74, an upscale restaurant/lounge at the megaresort, where diners can feast on burgers with duck-fat fries and fresh seafood straight off a dedicated boat well into the…
Six years ago, Peru native Edison Pinedo moved to Miami. Soon after that, he opened Sabor a Per�, an Edgewater restaurant that lured diners with its authentic Peruvian cuisine, warm atmosphere, and consistent quality. “We exist for our clients,” says Pinedo. “We don’t have any publicity; if we did we…
When it comes to eating on the go, vegans might think they’re up a creek without a paddle. Faced with menus packed with burgers, chicken nuggets, and cheesy burritos, they can feel hopeless to score anything quick and easy. But surprisingly, there are meatless options at even the most meat-heavy…
If you think your resolution to eat healthfully in 2014 means snacking on bland food at home, think again. Mi Vida Caf� adds some serious flavor to vegan food and serves it in a charming caf�. The restaurant welcomes you with a cute courtyard and tables leading the way to…
The year is promising to be a great one for the Miami restaurant scene, with dozens of new restaurants offering everything from Thai street food (NaiYaRa) to French bistro fare with a twist (L’Echon Brasserie). One of the first restaurants to welcome in the baby new year is Latin Burger…
Many folks feel about brunch as they do about Italian food: if you’re going to spend money eating it at a restaurant, it ought to surpass whatever you could whip up at home. Unfair as that idea might be, the brunch bar is set intrinsically high and it’s even higher…
For Miami, Nuevo Latino cuisine is a comfort food of sorts. Chefs take the ingredients we know — the stuff we grew up on — and cook them in ways that would make our mamas proud. Once mashed into our baby food, malanga is now deep-fried, shaped into shells, and…
This year, father-and-son team Luis G. and Luis C. Brignoni debuted the first craft brewery in Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company. Here, in their own words, are their favorite spots for drinking suds around town. 1. The Butcher Shop: “It’s an all-in-one in Wynwood: a restaurant, shop, and beer garden. The…
This year, father-and-son team Luis G. and Luis C. Brignoni debuted the first craft brewery in Miami, Wynwood Brewing Company. Here, in their own words, are their favorite spots for drinking suds around town. See also: In 2013, Miami’s Food Scene Finally Blossomed…
Goodbye 2013, hello 2014. If you’re reading this, you’ve made it through yet another New Year’s eve and are probably enjoying a nice cleansing juice after a five mile run (let’s see how long this healthy resolution will last). In this past year, we’ve said hello to some great new…
For Miami, Nuevo Latino cuisine is a comfort food of sorts. Chefs take the ingredients we know — the stuff we grew up on — and cook them in ways that would make our mamas proud. Once mashed into our baby food, malanga is now deep-fried, shaped into shells, and…
Miami’s vegan eating scene is about to get a bit bigger. The diminutive but delicious Choices Cafe in the Roads is ready to open a larger location on the Upper Eastside. The new spot will also serve beer and wine, a step up from their current locale. See also: Choices…
A fresh, new year is upon us. Time to make resolutions and plans. It’s also a good time to anticipate new restaurants about to open in Miami. And there are a bunch of them. From food trucks continuing to go brick-and-mortar like Latin Burger & Taco, to celebrity chefs staking…
