Sandwich Qbano on First Street and Washington Avenue, is one of many. The Colombian chain serves casual fast food, namely sandwiches. Think of it as a Colombian deli. Then why is it called Sandwich Qbano, instead of oh, we don’t know, Sandwich Paisa maybe? Hell, if we know, but the…
Hardy Hill is a man of many vests. They hide beneath his tailored suits, both lustrous and gray. He has a strong chin and coiffed George Clooney-colored hair. He favors vintage Porsches, was once listed among Extra’s Most Eligible Bachelors, and rose to momentary fame after appearing on the CBS…
We’re not ones to scour the city looking for the world’s greatest cupcakes. We don’t even like them. But on a whim, we recently took a different route home from the office and found ourselves at NE 69th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Most locals know the intersection for the restaurant…
We first heard in 2011 that Michael Schwartz was taking over the restaurant at the Raleigh Hotel. Now, about one and a half years later, the endeavor’s opening date and name have finally been revealed.Restaurant Michael Schwartz will open Monday, April 22, at the iconic South Beach art deco hotel as part of an…
Every year, that old bromide is bandied about: The only two things certain in this world are death and taxes. We’re not so sure about cheating the IRS or the Grim Reaper (we’d love to do both), but we do know that you can at least have a clever cocktail…
“It’s not just pizza, it’s an art,” says Franco Stanzione, the ambitious 23-year-old who’s opening Miami’s first truly “authentic” Neapolitan pizza shop. “It’s so easy to mess up. It only takes a minute.” That’s because the pizza at this soon-to-open place takes only 30 seconds to a minute to cook. But that’s…
Tongue & Cheek opens today in tony SoFi after months of planning and one long weekend of tweaking. The restaurant, a collaboration between Jamie DeRosa and Michael Reginbogin, will offer an eclectic menu comprising American classics and dishes inspired by chef DeRosa’s travels. The 150-seat dining room highlights artwork by…
Pasha’s, the healthy fast food alternative for Mediterranean cuisine, has been serving up waist and wallet-friendly options since 2003. With seven locations now spanning Miami, one can get their fix just about anywhere, from Aventura to Coral Gables. Although all locations offer the same menu, select ones have decided to…
Michael Schwartz has a lot on his plate.While the paint has barely dried on his new Design District restaurant, the Cypress Room, the chef and restaurateur is working on finalizing his place at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach and is planning an eatery at the new SLS Hotel in Brickell,…
If the siren song of grilled cheese calls to you but you’re not a fan of tracking down Ms. Cheezious on Twitter when you’re craving some melty goodness for lunch, we have some major news for you.It’s opening a restaurant. That’s right! A brick-and-mortar, nonmobile version of the sexy little…
Have you ever been to a restaurant where there are too many choices? Did you ever wish you could just walk into a nice bistro where they would bring you a well-executed plate of food and a glass of wine — like in those movies where people never seem to…
Frenchie’s Diner in Coral Gables: A Lovely, Uncontrived Affair
View the slide show “Closer Look: Frenchie’s in Coral Gables.”
The croque-monsieur at Frenchie’s Diner is not meant to be neat. The ham sandwich is smothered in a rich, viscous béchamel and crowned with blistered, bubbling Gruyère. Its center is soft. The bread is soaked in the milk gravy, infused with slivered garlic and fresh bursts of lemon juice. It…
If Kim Kardashian enjoys eating at Serafina at the Dream South Beach Hotel, who are we to argue? We went for brunch yesterday and were pleased. The service was fantastic, as was the ambiance and the live entertainment. We tried an omelet ($10 to $19), eggs Benedict ($12 to $14),…
Medialunas Calentitas debuted quietly in Brickell nearly three months ago. The fledgling restaurant chain from Punta del Este, Uruguay has locations in its founding city, as well as Montevideo and José Ignacio. It has a presence in Paraguay and Brazil, too. Its Brickell outpost, located at 919 Brickell Avenue adjacent…
Right now in Ohio, residents are bundled up in parkas and scarves, braving snowstorms, frozen locks, and frigid temps. Here in Miami, we’re strolling the streets, hitting the beach, and sipping cocktails on breezy patios. This is why there’s no place like the 305. So take advantage of our summery…
After two years of delays, Alberto Cabrera has found a space for his long-discussed Frita Shop at the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Salamanca Avenue. Opening sometime this summer, the shop will be the first of several spots, he said. “It’s going to be terribly simple,” he said…
After just a few months of business, Gelato-Go is already beginning to turn up on local radars. It’s a gelateria. So what? Miami has tons of them. “But none of these serve good gelato,” argues partner Alessandro Alvino, who knows a thing or two about gelato having grown up in…
Two years ago, Daniel Venegas and partner Jose More purchased the original downtown Wok Town from founder Shai Ben-Ami. Ben-Ami opened the Asian-fusion restaurant in 2009 and, before then, helped run other Miami joints such as Miss Yip and Domo Japones. Since its debut, Wok Town has garnered a favorable…
A Tiny Little Havana Taqueria Serves Miami’s Most Authentic Carnitas
See the slide show “Closer Look: Con Sabor a Mexico in Little Havana.”
Fans of Wynwood’s hipster haunt Wood Tavern, get stoked! Soon you’ll be able to pair that IPA with a piece of pizza and a candy bar, should you be so inclined. Owner Cesar Morales has officially entered into a lease for the muraled, two-story building behind Wood, and he plans…
Andres Tovar searched for swine stomach everywhere. When he moved to Miami seven years ago, he visited grocery stores and butcher shops. He perused supermarket signs, talked to meat vendors, and gazed at pork cuts such as jowl, ribs, and belly through glass display cases. But Tovar was looking for…
