The South Beach Wine & Food Festival will hit the beach in 2017 for another long weekend of parties, dinners, and celebrity sightings. Returning for its 16th year, the fest will feature venues in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, South Miami, and Bal Harbour, in addition to its South Beach base. Celebrity…
Most independent Miami restaurants such as Zak the Baker, Mandolin Aegean Bistro, and MC Kitchen have already taken to social media to announce they will be closed all day today in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. Many hope to re-open on Friday but don’t know at this point in time whether…
As Hurricane Matthew approaches South Florida, many of us are huddled inside homes ready to brace for impact. As you pass time, you’re bound to grow a hefty appetite, regardless of whether the power cuts out. Though many of Miami’s restaurants have shuttered for at least today, a few local…
How do you take your coffee? Light and sweet? A drop of cream? Perhaps with some sort of nut-based so-called milk or whatever faux dairy is in fashion? All of that’s fine for the mass-produced hodgepodge of grounds that come off supermarket shelves or even a higher-end cappuccino or cortado,…
Since opening in late 2014, 27 Restaurant & Bar has served its food on plates that look as if they were culled from a grandmother’s house, a kitschy tourist attraction, or a bastion of fine dining. Many dishes come from thrift shops in Miami and beyond. “Everyone [working here] has…
Time stops when Antonio Bachour steps into his Brickell bakery. It’s just before 9 a.m., and the din of construction and rush-hour traffic is audible even inside. A line of leggy, pencil-skirted women and suited men with strong jaws and pocket squares stretches across the dining room, past the ivory,…
September is traditionally a slow month for restaurants in Miami. Despite a Zika scare, however, Miami restaurants held their own — possibly due to Miami Spice, Wynwood’s Love for Locals campaign as promotional boosts. Thankfully, the month’s openings were robust and closings were nil. Notable openings include two long-awaited eateries…
Miami isn’t just good at raising real estate prices. The Magic City will also happily raise the number on your waistline with a plenitude of dazzling desserts too good to pass up at the end—or beginning—of each meal. But there are some sweet treats that stand taller than the rest…
It’s safe to say that Miami had a rough summer. Between an insane heat index and the threat of Zika looming over Wynwood and South Beach, not many restaurants opened during our historical slow months. In September, however, Miami started to come back from its doldrums. Wynwood is alive and…
This fall, when you order a coffee and a bagel, you might have a really good reason to smile. Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem is opening a Starbucks and an Einstein Bros. Bagels at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s campus this fall. The beloved forward and team captain just made the announcement today that…
In July, chef Alex Chang departed from Vagabond Restaurant & Bar, with the restaurant rebranding itself as Vagabond Kitchen & Bar. Chang went on to consult at River Yacht Club for its rotating chef program. Now, the driven 27 year old Chef is already working on a new project and…
Nicknamed the “City Beautiful,” Coral Gables is one of South Florida’s oldest and most historic areas, making it a pro at offering great Sunday brunches. Known for its lush, tree-lined avenues; mighty, opulent buildings; winding roadways; and lots of green space, the city is celebrated for its diverse culinary landscape too…
If words like Nikkei and Chifa don’t readily appear in your daily culinary lexicon, don’t worry – they will soon. Arjun Waney, the acclaimed restaurateur behind Miami hotspots like Zuma, Coya, and other projects set to open next year, is set to reveal his latest project, DOA (pronounced ), this…
The sweet smell of freshly-brewed coffee and the strong, rich aftertaste that follows is what keeps many of us strong enough to take on the day. But java lovers know Miami — compared to other cities and regions — isn’t always the best place to snag a quality cup of…
It’s been almost a year since Velvet Creme, an iconic Miami doughnut shop, announced its reopening after a 15 year hiatus. On September 28, Miami’s first doughnut shop confirmed it is still in the process of reviving its age-old brand. But now, its location will be housed at 1555 SW 8th Street…
This past March 19, Will Orellana was on top of the world as he kissed his fiance, Tara Banks, goodbye before setting out on his usual cycling expedition. Orellana and Banks were expecting their first child, having celebrated their baby shower, catered by their good friends, Janine Booth and Jeff…
This year marked the second time Ferran Adrià, often called the world’s greatest chef after more than two decades leading Spain’s wildly creative elBulli, visited Miami for a gastronomy congress hosted by Barcelona-based brewery Estrella Damm. Yet his much anticipated, hour long talk left many looks bored. Eyes darted back…
When Stephen Starr and chef Justin Smillie bring New York City’s Upland to South Beach this fall (49 Collins Ave.), Miamians will be able to enjoy the chef’s seasonal, California cuisine. The New York iteration of the restaurant was highly recommended in a two-star review by New York Times’ Pete Wells, who…
It’s hard to believe but fall is upon us and Miamians are already carving their pumpkins in anticipation of a new season. Sure. summer was tough with 90-something degree days filled with humidity and the threat of Zika. But there’s one thing we’ll miss when September draws to a close:…
PokeBao, a new fast-casual restaurant specializing in poke bowls and bao buns, is opening in Coral Gables this fall. The idea is the brainchild of chef/owner Daniel Bouza. Bouza, by the way, knows his poke, having experienced it firsthand while working at Nobu Lana’i in Lana’i City, HI. The chef,…
At Lettuce & Tomato, a hill of sprouts tops a seared cut of corvina. A mélange of quinoa blended with warm slow-cooked mushrooms, piquillo peppers, and red onion lies below, dazzled with a homemade citrus sauce boasting a sweet and sour tang. “I like to see something green and fresh…
Brunch is Miami’s most important meal of the week. Traditionally served on Sundays (though many restaurant offer a Saturday meal, as well), it’s the time to gather with friends over eggs and pancakes. It’s also one of the few acceptable times to day drink. So get the squad together and…
