At Super Bowl LIV, Dayanny De La Cruz Is the Woman in Charge

How do you feed more than 25,000 people in the span of a few of hours? Ask Dayanny De La Cruz. The effervescent 47-year-old executive chef for Centerplate, the catering company at Hard Rock Stadium, at this very moment is in the midst of planning how to feed legions of rabid football fans before and when Super Bowl LIV kicks off Sunday, February 2.

Tavern in the Grove, an Iconic Miami Dive Bar, Is Closing

Since 1987, Tavern in the Grove was that most beloved of institutions: the classic American dive bar. It was the place to grab a beer and watch the game — or just watch time go by with friends. However, after three decades, the tiny hole in the wall will serve its final round this Sunday, January 19.

Peruvian Sandwich Spot Mr. & Mrs. Bun Set to Open Downtown Dadeland Location

In 2015, when Vanessa Rivera and Gian Carlo Accinelli decided to forgo a wedding to open a small café in West Kendall, Miami was seeing a number of Peruvian sandwich spots open from downtown to North Miami Beach. Now the pair is taking their hit shop east, into the Downtown Dadeland space currently occupied by Niven and Shivani Patel and Tim Piazza’s Italian spot, Erba.

The Doral Yard Opens in February With a First Phase of Offerings

When the Wynwood Yard closed last spring, it left a significant hole in the fabric of Miami’s cultural scene. The only good news was the announcement of the Doral Yard, a suburban version of the Yard’s blend of music, food, drinks, and cultural happenings. Now the Doral Yard has announced its first phase…

December 2019 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

Amid the hullabaloo of winter in Miami, several restaurants opened. Highlights include the reopening of the Regent Cocktail Club, a beloved lounge where some of Miami’s best bartenders prepare proper drinks with care; and the debut of Frohzen, a wonderland of upscale treats.

Where to Brunch on New Year’s Day 2020

In just a couple of days, a new decade will dawn. Many people enjoy starting the year with a lavish brunch with family and friends. If you’d rather not spend the day cooking, check out these Miami restaurants with the best brunch buffets this Wednesday, January 1.

Coal-Fired Cuban Cuisine in Brickell Comes Courtesy of Marabú

What was once a pesky weed growing in Cuba’s countryside, marabu in recent years has become a major Cuban export for its use as artisanal charcoal in everything from hookahs to pizza ovens. In 2017, it became the first Cuban export to the United States in decades. And now Miami is making the proverbial lemonade out of it.