Yann Rio has a pretty weighty resumé. He’s cooked his way through the celestial spheres of Guide Michelin at Paris’ Hotel Crillon, Le Pré Catelan, and Apicius, as well as the famed Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu. But his new place, Nothing but the Best, is located in an obscure corner…
Prohibition, a new restaurant and lounge, is set to open this month in midtown in the former George’s Kitchen space. Taking a cue from its name, the place will have a Chicago speakeasy vibe, with servers dressed in newsboy caps and ties, � la 1930s. The restaurant, located in the…
It’s spring, and the thing we most like to bring out this time of year is our balls. Balls for every taste. Beautiful balls. Misshapen balls. Aromatic balls. Meatless balls. Hearing our fondness for all things ball-shaped (and vegan), the folks at Nate’s Meatless Meatballs sent us some samples to…
Brunch is to Sunday what booze is to happy hour. No Sunday is complete without it, especially when the brunch is overflowing with booze. At 660 at the Angler’s, the intimate restaurant is more like an oasis. The Angler’s recently joined the Kimpton Hotels family, so the company has revamped…
Por�ao Farm to Grill is lots of things. Downstairs, it’s a farm-to-table restaurant with its own herb garden and room for dry-aging meats. Upstairs, it’s a private club, KAO Lounge, equipped with full bottle service, as well as a smoking place, KAO Smoke, outfitted with faux cork leather floors and…
If you’ve ever been to a winetasting or a pairing dinner in Miami, chances are you met local wine educator Barry Alberts. Alberts died suddenly this past weekend. His daughter, Lexi, posted the news on Alberts’ Facebook page Saturday, April 5. Alberts also had a son, Chad, who lives in…
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Healthful food doesn’t have to be boring, tasteless, or raw. A good chef can make anything delicious — including baked goods made with prune juice, brown rice flour, and coconut palm nectar. We promise. Miami-based bakery Peace A’ Cake makes sweet…
La Mar, noted chef Gaston Acurio’s new restaurant located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Brickell Key, has been slammed with customers since it opened March 19. The food is upscale gourmet Peruvian. Don’t expect your abuela’s causa. Twists on classic Peruvian dishes, such as lomo saltado served with potato…
It’s coming! IKEA, the land of affordable assemble-it-yourself furniture, Swedish meatballs, and lingonberry soda is (finally) opening its first Miami-Dade location this summer. (No more schlepping to Sunrise for a twenty-buck end table and some frozen salmon!) See also: IKEA to Open in Miami: Five Reasons for Foodies to Rejoice…
In less than two years, Giorgio Rapicavoli has gone from executive chef at 660 at the Angler’s and winning Chopped to making Eating House a pop-up-turned-Miami-mainstay that boasts lines down the block for Wakin-n-Bacon brunch and tang mimosas every Sunday. This past Friday, he — along with partner and longtime…
Sometimes, with all the modern touches, it’s difficult to remember Miami’s glorious past since not much remains. Sure, we have Vizcaya and the Art Deco district, but our city isn’t filled with brass plaques explaining every time a president visited or a writer spent his youth sitting at a certain…
Tucked away in the corner of a Pinecrest strip mall is the urban culinary oasis Shaddai Fine Lebanese Cuisine. You’ll find three floor lamps of varying heights and colors, three wooden camel statues, and a wall adorned with three swords. Nearby are three booths. Are these trios symbolic of the…
Kush, the beer and burger joint that opened in Wynwood about two weeks ago, can best be described as Lokal’s scrappy little brother. Coconut Grove’s Lokal is the more polished older sibling, while Kush has a younger, edgier feel. But there’s no doubt, whatsoever, that the two restaurants share the…
We don’t often (or ever, really) refer to Miami Lakes as a culinary mecca, but the amazing deal we stumbled upon at Chivas, a gem inconspicuously located in a nondescript strip mall right off the Palmetto Expressway, is definitely worth mentioning. Although the restaurant specializes in Colombian food, Chivas also…
You’ve heard of Romulan Ale, but did you know that Jedi Knights are masters in the art of fine winemaking? Jordan Winery in Sonoma County is set to break ground on Planet Earth’s first Jedi training academy. The location is, by the way, less than an hour’s drive from George…
Spring is in the air, bringing new beginnings and lots of restaurant openings. From small burger and beer joints to lavish multilevel dining experiences, it seems there’s a new restaurant for just about everyone’s taste and budget. Notable openings include 1826 Restaurant & Lounge, Danny Grant’s multilevel supper club; Touch�…
Stepping foot into a man cave can feel intimidating. This is not a place where one can be watered down. Sports play on large flat-screens, wood paneling covers the walls, and beer pitchers contain floating ice-filled Ziploc bags. This is Hooters, and it is as bold as the orange short…
The Marlins nailed the Rockies on opening night yesterday and will host the them again today at 7:05 p.m. Tickets, by the way, are still available and cost $20 to $245. Honestly, a night at the ballpark is really all about the food and photo ops with Billy the Marlin…
Los Olas gastropub American Social is branching out to Miami. The pub that features craft cocktails, an extensive beer selection, and upscale pub grub is slated to open in Brickell this fall. American Social partners Paul Greenberg and Rick Mijares have just inked a deal for the second location of…
The Upper Eastside has reason to celebrate (and picnic) with the addition of a new gourmet grocery store, Flavorish Market. The store has been open for about a month, and it showcases the best of food, wine, cookbooks and, most important, Miami. Trader Joe’s may play up the fun and…
There’s no denying that the culinary world is its own wild, woolly trip down the rabbit hole. The kitchens of the world are a far cry from the corporate boardrooms, particularly when it comes to career paths. Ever read Kitchen Confidential? Yeahhhhhhhh, that. So it makes major sense that chefs…
It’s here. Taco Bell’s much-anticipated breakfast arrived early this morning, with fans already freaking out over the fast-food chain’s variety of morning meal offerings. Of course, the company is pushing the hype, giving away special Taco Bell breakfast phones to a select group of rabid followers and offering prizes to…
