About five years ago, Zak Stern took to Kickstarter in hopes of cobbling together the final bit of money he needed to open his Wynwood bakery. Shortly after, seating in the place around lunchtime was hard to find. On Thanksgiving morning, Stern opened his art-gallery-turned-bakery down the street from his original spot at 297 NW 26th St. The place is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Saturday.
Thanksgiving is over, and Black Friday madness fills the air. If you’re tired of the mall scenes of waiting two hours to find a parking spot only to fight with people over a cashmere scarf for Uncle Sal, there’s a better way. Take advantage of some great deals on wine and dining instead. Here are some of Miami’s best Black Friday deals.
By all measures, Jeremiah Bullfrog’s P.I.G. 7 was the Miami food-truck pioneer’s greatest success. Hundreds of attendees this past Saturday afternoon flooded into Wynwood’s Toejam Backlot, which was decked out like a tiki bar flanked by a stage blasting folk tunes ahead of a set by DJ Le Spam.
At this year’s Miami Book Fair, the cooking program has been expanded. In addition to the extensive list of cookbook authors who will be in attendance, the site for the cooking program is now a complete outdoor venue, Kitchen Stadium, that can seat more than 150 people.
In the past 50 years, Miami’s landscape and very culture have changed dramatically, but there are still bits of Old Florida if you look. One such haven is Robert Is Here, located in Homestead. More than a typical fruit stand, this piece of Americana opened in 1959, with a 6-year-old…
The Chang family, which New Times profiled over the summer, is no longer involved in 26 Sushi & Tapas following the settlement of spiteful lawsuit in which investor and real-estate developer Morris Kaplan accused the family of financially mismanaging the restaurant. At the same time, the Changs accused Kaplan of…
Stone crab season, South Florida’s favorite time of the year, starts on Saturday October 15. Running through May 15, stone crabs are caught in baited traps by both commercial and recreational fishermen and women. The crabs’ claw is removed and the crab is tossed back into the water for the…
Margie Pikarsky barely remembers the last time she took a real vacation. It was 2010, and while on the way to drop her daughter off at college in upstate New York, she and the family meandered through Delaware, western Pennsylvania, and the Empire State’s vast western reaches. Besides that, she’s…
Unlike many more recent arrivals to Miami, Ellen Kanner is no stranger to hurricanes. In her book, Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner, the local chef and author recounts her Hurricane Andrew experience. It was during that legendary storm that she developed her recipes…
Each morning in Mumbai an army of home cooks rises to the sweltering heat and heads to their kitchens to prepare the day’s meal. They’re not cooking for their families. They’re cooking for a delivery man, called a dabbawala, who will arrive in a matter of hours to ferry the…
For most of us, memories of school cafeteria cuisine include the likes of mini milk cartons, mystery meat, and that glorious treat known as pizza Friday. But schools today are upping their nutrition game, and Miami-Dade is at the front of the pack. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the…
Venerable chef and original Mango Ganger, Norman Van Aken is returning to Miami with a trio of exciting announcements. The James Beard winner is opening a cooking school, restaurant, and lounge at Wynwood Arcade at 50 NW 25 St. Van Aken’s triple-play will join other high-profile tenants like The Salty…
If you’re ready to up your culinary game at home, you could furnish yourself with plenty of cookbooks or watch a ton of Food Network television. Or, you could go another route and be taught by a talented toque while sipping on a libation in a five-star setting. The Mandarin…
Matthew Kenney has called Wynwood’s Plant Food + Wine: “the most beautiful restaurant I’ve ever worked on.” After visiting, it’s easy to see why the celebrity chef gushes about the locale. Guests are greeted by a sprawling, indoor-outdoor space complete with towering palms, a tranquil reflecting pool, and minimalist-style seating…
Glass & Vine (2820 McFarlane Rd.), the new restaurant nestled in the former Coconut Grove Library inside Peacock Park, is set to open Friday, March 18. The eatery, a partnership between Grove Bay Hospitality Group and chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, will offer a menu crafted by the Eating House chef, who…
Hialeah sometimes gets a bad rap. It’s far, their street grid changes at its’ own volition, and there is always traffic. In the past year alone, the city has topped lists for being one of the worst places to date and stay fit. But this Saturday evening from 6 p.m…
Choices Organic Cafe is about to be a quartet. The popular vegan eatery is opening its fourth location at 2895 McFarlane Rd. in Coconut Grove tomorrow, February 13. The spot — in a cheery-hued historic building right in the heart of the Grove — has been in the works…
There’s a certain formula to farmers markets: rows of polyester tents, each with their own colorful displays of products to peruse and sample. These publicity hotspots unite all sorts of local companies, from big-name brands to mom-and-pop shops. With such a wide variety of options, knowing how to navigate the…
Who doesn’t want to eat an adorable panda. You may have stumbled upon a sushi rice version of one on Instagram or Pinterest, grinning up at you alongside golden hunks of chicken kara age and discs of pink-swirled fish cakes. The allure of making bento boxes is inescapable. Just imagine…
Super Bowl 50 has something for everyone: A face off between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos for sport enthusiasts, commercials and music performances for sport illiterates, and good ol’ American grub for all. If you’re planning a watch party or shamelessly choosing to leave the dirty work to a family…
When Maria Alemann got pregnant two years ago, she quickly realized how challenging it was to find healthy, organic, and easily accessible plant-based foods. Working full-time, she didn’t have the time or energy to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen to feed herself and her growing offspring. Couldn’t healthy…
It’s been nearly four years since Kris Wessel had a flag planted in Miami’s northern reaches. His beloved Red Light Little River shuttered in 2012 after he lost the lease. Come late February, he’ll be back with a pocket-sized spot called Tropical Barbecue. Situated three blocks north of Churchill’s Pub…
