Tucked inside what appears to be a small home along Coral Way near 17th Avenue, Casabe 305 Bistro looks like somebody ripped a cottage out of Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, gave it a three week juice cleanse in San Francisco then dropped it off in Miami with a Latin menu…
In the past five years, the Wynwood Arts District has transformed from an area of warehouses and thrift shops to a mecca of art-centric lounges, bars, and restaurants. Crowds of creative folks and Magic City hipsters now strut around gallery events in vintage-meets-American Apparel — with an added touch of…
In an effort to marry food and fashion, Toscana Divino in Mary Brickell Village will fly in sommeliers and designers and then pair them with chef Marco Stabile for Wine & Fashion Florence Week, October 8 through 12. Organizers of the five-day event — combining authentic food, wine, fashion, and Italian…
The owner of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Harry’s Pizzeria is planning a third restaurant in the Design District.According to the Genuine Hospitality Group’s blog, the Genuine Kitchen, the Cypress Room is set to open in early 2013. It will be an American tavern featuring “sophisticated food, service, and…
It was a rainy night on Key Biscayne. That didn’t make finding Exit 1, the restaurant by the owners of Route 9, any easier.”OK, it’s after the tennis center but before Bill Baggs State Park,” I helplessly told my husband as we drove through a monsoon. After making several u-turns,…
Trader Joe’s is finally bringing its first store to southeast Florida. Joe’s plans to open a location in the tony Pinecrest neighborhood in 2013 and Miami is all abuzz over the prospect of shopping for trail mix, nectarines, and cheap wine.The grocer has something of a cult following in the…
Ulises Ledain opened Doma Polo Bistro this past August 23, but he’s actually been in the restaurant industry in Miami for over a decade. Previously, Ledain was involved with Dolce Vita, the gelato-café with locations across Miami. For eight years, he also served many financial and consulting roles for Novecento,…
Sunday is the one day my husband and I get to spend together without work, chores, or agendas getting in the way. After a morning run, we head out for brunch and a few mimosas. Though we usually stick to a la carte meals, we decided to give the brunch…
What does a chef do before opening a new restaurant in a luxury South Beach hotel?If you guessed taking his daughters on an extended road trip, you might have gotten the same email we did from Kris Wessel. If you speak with Wessel for more than 30 seconds, you’ll learn…
In about a month, the Ham and Eggery, the kitschy, barnlike breakfast spot open 24 hours inNorth Miami Beach will close its doors after 47 years. New Times named it the best breakfast joint in 1992, and not much has changed since. There are nearly two dozen omelet options, and…
While some large companies like Subway, which launched a new line of vegan sandwiches in select stores this summer, are taking strides to accommodate the growing number of vegan consumers, it would seem that America’s coffee giant has been taking subtle steps backward in vegan-friendliness this year.This spring, in an…
Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi’s first restaurant made a splash in Studio City, California, in 1997. Nine years later, when he teamed up with Parisian design powerhouse Philippe Starck, it was a match made in heaven — or at least in Brentwood, the tony L.A. hood where they opened up…
Lee & Marie’s Cakery Company — a hybrid bakery, restaurant and coffee shop — opened up a few weeks ago with a perfectly crafted concept. It serves Panther Coffee, sources fresh ingredients from local farmers, and even benefits a great cause. The eatery proudly supports adults with autism spectrum disorder…
Alton Road’s Chow Down Grill will be closing up shop within a month. But owner and chef, Josh Marcus, has plans to keep the space for a new concept called Brewhouse. The concept shift will center around an extensive beer selection and a gastropub-style menu. Half of the restaurant’s tables…
Breads and pastries of the more savory variety (think cheddar scones and cheese danish) are my Achilles heel and (I’m sure) the only thing that stands between me and a career as a Victoria’s Secret swimsuit model. Read Also: Acme Bakery & Coffee Promises Great Bread Starting September 14.So, when the…
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Aloha, Pinecrest! Trader Joe’s is coming your way!The neighborhood grocery store with an adventurer’s heart has signed a lease to open its first southeast Florida location in Pinecrest. The new store will be located at 9205 South Dixie Highway, formerly home to Borders Bookstore. Curbed Miami first reported the rumored…
Updated: It has been confirmed that Trader Joe’s is opening in Pinecrest. Read: Trader Joe’s is Coming to Pinecrest.Trader Joe’s, the grocer that features cheap wine, employees in Hawaiian shirts, and a crazed fan base, might be coming to Pinecrest.Read Also: Trader Joe’s Replies to Palm Beach Gardens RumorsAccording to Curbed,…
For more than 20 years, Karen Lim and her sister Emily have run the Mary Ann Bakery on 163rd Street in North Miami. Yes, for two decades, they’ve been turning out sweet and savory Chinese treats, Hong Kong-style. Miami has a dearth of Chinese restaurants, as well as places that…
It’s still unclear whether Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez closed his country’s consulate in Miami or whether developer Tibor Hollo simply evicted Venezuelan diplomats from 1101 Brickell Ave. Either way, there’s been an influx of Venezuelan restaurants to the Brickell area, and that’s a good thing. For a long time, at least…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has announced their 2013 lineup — and it’s going to be a hell of a party.The festival takes over South Beach February 21-24, 2013 with a mind-boggling array of parties, tastings, dinners — even a concert with Ziggy Marley!…
We celebrate brunch in all it’s awesomeness. After all, it’s the one part of the week where drinking before noon is encouraged. That’s why we’re looking forward to The Local Craft Food & Drink’s craft cocktail brunch this Sunday, September 16 at 1 p.m. Chef Vince Tien and bartender/GM Chase…
