South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Best Picks in Year 18

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) will soon take over the beach and beyond for its 18th season of parties, events, and dinners. The five-day extravaganza, from February 20 through 24, 2019, will boast 106 parties and events from Miami Beach to Palm Beach.

Jackson Hall Closes After Six Months

Jackson Hall, the food court that was to add a cheery space and good food to the institutional world of Jackson Health System, has closed after just six months in business.

Music Shapes Miami Restaurants

If you’re walking through Wynwood and see a tangle of neon lights suspended over a small bar while Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” blares overhead, go on in. You’re at Alter. You can chill out to some Talking Heads and Doobie Brothers while you dine on Australian winter black truffles. Be prepared…

September 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

In September, Miami Heat superstars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem teamed up to open 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Sanguich de Miami was reimagined as a brick-and-mortar, and Miami Beach’s cocktail scene grew with the opening of the Generator Hostel.

Iron Fork 2018: Facebook Live With Ralph Pagano and Planta’s Ben Goldman

New Times’ Iron Fork is set to take over the Hyatt Regency Miami Thursday, October 4, with an evening of delicious food from favorite local restaurants, as well as two exciting culinary showdowns.Ben Goldman of Planta South Beach will take on Jorge Ramos of Barley: an American Brasserie in a head-to-head battle. The competition, hosted by celebrity chef Ralph Pagano (Naked Taco), will include a two-round cooking competition for the Iron Fork Skillet of Excellence and bragging rights.

Miami’s Pastelito Papi Bakes the City’s Craziest Cuban Pastries

Giovanni Fesser is reinventing Miami’s favorite pastry. A couple of years ago, the burly, bearded 38-year-old Ariete sous-chef was awake in the middle of the night, bouncing between episodes of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and videos of entrepreneur/motivational speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. For some reason, he began thinking about pastelitos and couldn’t stop.

The Five Best Football Watch-Party Brunches

During football season, root for your favorite team while sipping bottomless mimosas and digging into French toast lollipops and hangover sandwiches. From Brickell to Wynwood, Midtown, and Aventura, these five restaurants serve Sunday brunch while screening weekly games.