Raw guru Matthew Kenney’s Wynwood restaurant and cooking school will open in mid-January, he told us during an interview last week. The launch date has been delayed by a year and a half due to construction related issues, however, the James Beard nominated chef says it will be worth the…
Art Basel is here, bitches! That time of year when the rich and famous swoop down on Miami to attend fabulous parties, peruse gallery shows, and dine at out best restaurants. If you’re not one of the two percent, Art Basel still offers a good time with many smaller shows…
November was a very good month for the Miami restaurant scene. Over a dozen restaurants of note scrambled to open before the Art Basel rush, which could mean a successful kick start into the future. Not surprisingly, the industry steadied, with only one restaurant of note closing, the Coral Gables…
Just in time for Miami Art Week, museum goers at the Pérez Art Museum Miami can have their art and eat it too. To honor its newest exhibition, Sun Splashed by Jamaican-born, Brooklyn-based artist Nari Ward, Verde has created a menu to pair with Ward’s artwork. “I was so inspired by the…
Tamarina in Brickell kicked off its Sunday brunch last week, and it was a glamorous affair. The elegant coastal-Italian eatery offer a $49 all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, and for those who want to make it a boozy afternoon, there’s the option to add unlimited libations for $35 per person. According to…
Damn, damn, damn. Michael’s Genuine is booked. MC Kitchen too. The Bazaar laughed you off, and 27 Restaurant cooly said, “We’ll try man, but, you know, it’s Basel.” The fairs are only a week away and hotels and restaurants are already filling to the brim. Unless you’re a millionaire, it…
Pie is the capper to any and every Thanksgiving celebration, but mastering is perhaps the most challenging part of the meal. Sogginess, under-baking and the wrong equipment are all baking sins that have probably sent you out of the room with your head hung low in the past. If you’re…
After months of teasing and planning, Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas’ Michelin three-star Chicago temple of gastronomy will begin serving February 17 at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach (3201 Collins Ave.) within developer Alan Faena’s burgeoning arts district. Tickets will go on sale December 3 at 11 a.m. An 18-course…
In Peruvian culture, “Entre Pisco y Nazca” means having fun with friends, and it’s also the fitting namesake of Kendall’s newest gastrobar. Opened Wednesday at The Palms at Town & Country plaza, Pisco y Nazca captures the feel-good energy of Peru with authentic yet modernized dishes, bright craft cocktails and…
Chef Katsuya Uechi is a big deal in the sushi sphere, and since 2012 his namesake restaurant Katsuya has been serving raw fish to Miami’s well-heeled set. Located at the SLS hotel in South Beach, Katsuya is known for its pristine sushi and sashimi, and classic dishes such as crispy…
Empanadas are the quintessential street food of Latin America. Not to be confused with pastelitos — the empanada’s equally popular brother – these golden brown, crescent-shaped pastries come in a wide variety of sweet and savory flavors from all over South America and the Caribbean. Empanadas have also become synonymous…
No one knew what to make of Alex Chang when he arrived in Miami more than a year ago to lead the restaurant tucked inside the revamped Vagabond Hotel. Some knew the 25-year-old from Paladar, a booze-soaked documentary detailing his unlikely start cooking dozens of dinners in his apartment near…
Two years ago, Luisa Santos was studying political economy at Georgetown University when she learned a surprising fact: Ice cream could be made from scratch using liquid nitrogen. Santos took to the internet to watch some videos of the process: fresh ingredients — cream, sugar, fruits, and flavorings — thrown…
Dirt, the fast casual eatery that features fresh, locavore dining, opens today, Monday November 23. The restaurant, located at 232 5th St. in Miami Beach, serves a much-needed roster of affordable vegetable-forward items, although meatier options are available. Executive chef/co-founder Jonathan Seningen has partnered up with chef de cuisine Nicole Votano…
Dale Talde isn’t one to take himself seriously, as evidenced by the giant picture of himself flanked by two swimsuit models behind Talde Miami Beach’s hostess desk. The restaurant, which opened about two weeks ago, is a playful romp into the chef’s id with dishes that tell the tale of…
Last night, the Eden Roc Hotel was home to the nation’s first plant-based burger battle — a new addition to the five-day lineup of SEED Food and Wine Festival. Hundreds of attendees sampled burgers from 11 different competitors who hailed from as close by as Miami Beach and as far…
British-born Andy Bates and partner Frenchy Mingo (who first met over a Ms. Cheezious’ sandwich) bested six competitors Thursday night during a cook off on Florida International University’s Biscayne Boulevard campus to decide who would win a free restaurant space for a year. The pair will open in their British…
Thanksgiving is just days away, and if you’re not the slave-away-over-the-stove type — but still want to impress your friends and family with mouthwatering vegan food — take comfort in the fact that there are several Miami locales you can turn to. The city’s best cruelty-free restaurants and bakeries are…
In a city that can be rainy and chilly, the bistros of Paris are beacons of golden light, soft laughter, and simple food and drink. It is in the cafes and restaurants that everyday life is lived in that golden city. When terrorists attacked Paris last week, they targeted all…
When Matt “the Megatoad” Stonie arrives at Homestead-Miami Speedway this Sunday, he’ll have one thing in common with the NASCAR race car drivers who will compete that afternoon. Speed. While the race car contenders can top 200 miles per hour, Stonie is only interested in five minutes. That’s how long…
Until a year ago, Oliver Freuen was playing soccer in Germany’s regional fourth league. he was on a path toward professional football in the Bundesliga, but it wasn’t meant to be. “My dream was over,” the long-haired 27-year-old says, “I had to find a new plan.” The new plan was…
It’s lunchtime, but the only bites in your cubicle are a half-eaten bag of chips and leftovers from last week’s lunch meeting. There’s not enough time to munch at that new salad place five blocks down, so you order from the take-out place across the street. The folks at Eat Inn,…
