Taste of the Nation, the event that brings together Miami’s best chefs to benefit Share Our Strength, will celebrate its silver anniversary with a stellar lineup of food and drink.On Thursday, July 19, more than three dozen restaurants will offer their best bites to sample at the Turnberry Isle Resort. Some…
If anyone had any doubt that Wynwood is the new locale for foodies, the current wave of restaurant openings and lease signings will wipe them away. One restaurant set to open in the next few weeks is Bloom.Guatamalan restaurateurs Jose Miguel Sarti and Sebastian Stahl have tapped some good talent…
Last week we tried Lorena Garcia’s Cantina Bowl at her studio kitchen. On fine china. With some good wine. The occasion was a media blitz before the official rollout of Taco Bell’s new mini-line of chef-driven offerings. Lorena Garcia — chef, author, television personality, and restaurateur — was on hand…
At this point in his career, there’s not much left for Anthony Bourdain to do. He’s hosted television shows, acted as guest judge on others, written bestselling memoirs and novels, and has perfected the art of Tweeting. It seemed the only things left on the Bourdain bucket list would be…
Pollo Tropical is celebrating the official grand opening of a new South Florida location on Friday, July 6 and you’re invited to stand in line for a year’s supply of chicken.The first 100 people in line by 10 a.m. on July 6 at the new restaurant, located at 12000 NW…
There were two hot-dog-eating competitions of note during yesterday’s Fourth of July festivities. One, the 97th annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Championships in Coney Island, was attended by tens of thousands of hard-core fans and casual spectators and broadcast on ESPN. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the 28 -year-old human python, won…
It’s true that where fireworks are concerned, there’s not a bad seat in the house. After all, you’re looking up at the night sky — usually from a beach or a boat. But with so many cities offering fireworks, there are few spots where you can partake of more than…
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ headed for Brickell.Brother Jimmy’s BBQ in Brickell won’t be open for another few weeks, but they want to introduce themselves to their new neighbors by throwing an Independence Day party today — and you’re invited.From 4 to 10 p.m., this New York transplant will host a block…
Blue Collar: Miami’s Best Restaurant ValueBlue Collar’s chef Danny Serfer has gained a cult following since he opened his small restaurant in January. Grab a seat and look around. Chances are, if you’ve been there more than once, you’ll start to recognize the faces of regulars who come weekly –…
Andy Griffith, television’s beloved sheriff on The Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 86. The actor died at his home in Roanoke Island, North Carolina, according to a statement from his family.Though Griffith went on to have a long-lasting career in television and music, playing Matlock for…
What does Krispy Kreme and our nation have in common? They both celebrate birthdays in July!While our nation is somewhat older, Krispy Kreme is turning a respectable 75 on July 13. To celebrate, the doughnut company, famous for turning ordinary people into sugar-crazed beasts over their warm, fresh glazed doughnuts,…
When the local news reported last Tuesday that a 29-year-old pregnant woman was killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in Miami Gardens, it seemed like another extremely sad tragedy that unfortunately happens in any large city.But then we learned the story hit closer to home, and that the woman, Angelese…
Wynwood Interactive Shots Bar Coming SoonWhen Shots Miami postponed its coming-soon party because of that pesky Tropical Storm Debby, I was kind of heartbroken. After all, I really wanted to experience this bar where you’re made to dress in character or perform an action while downing neon-colored shots — especially…
Photos: Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que 2012 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoThe Rock ‘N’ Roll Beer-B-Que Wrap-Up (Clean Plate Charlie) Sometimes you’ve gotta take one for the team. That was the case when I was asked to be a judge at the Rock N’ Roll Beer-B-Que at the Seminole…
The fourth July comes out on a hump day this year, which means a perfect break in the work week in which to celebrate our nation’s break from imperial rule. Miami, being a party town, has a host of different ways to celebrate. Whether its an old-fashioned picnic in the…
Before it even opened, the Bazaar won the title of Best Restaurant Yet to Come. For a little food porn, take a look at our first bite of the Bazaar by José Andrés.There are some people and places that have an undeniable charisma. Something about them shines a little brighter…
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Tudor House was named Best Hotel Restaurant in New Times’ 2012 Best of Miami. Read our interview with Geoffrey Zakarian.When Geoffrey Zakarian announced the closing of Tudor House, he left us with a hint that new projects were on the horizon — and out to sea.Miami-based Norwegian…
Lee Klein’s take on Remy V (and a cocktail recipe). Remy Martin has just released a commercial for its line of cognacs. Typical for spirits campaigns, the commercial, entitled Staircase, features a beautiful power couple flirting over cocktails.Celebrities tapped for this new campaign are none other than…..wait! It’s too easy…
Last night a select dozen or so people were invited to try celebrity chef Lorena Garcia’s latest dish. The affair, held at Garcia’s midtown Miami studio, was stellar. From the complimentary valet parking to the bartender serving cilantro-infused cocktails, the evening was five-star. Garcia’s test kitchen was turned into a…
Read also “President Obama is in town tonight.”When singer and J.Lo ex Marc Anthony announced that he would host a concert and dinner to raise funds for President Obama’s re-election campaign, we were pleased to find that tickets for the event started at $100. That seemed like a reasonable price…
Author, screenwriter, journalist, and food lover Nora Ephron died last evening in New York at the age of 71. A statement from her family said she had lost a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.Ephron was best known for her witty romantic comedies set in big cities filled with really smart…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.Meatballs are so deceptively simple to make: some…
