Steven J. Perricone opened his restaurant in a Brickell that was vastly different than it is today. The New York-born restaurateur and nightclub owner opened the restaurant 22 years ago with a feeling that the mostly residential community would grow. “I always had an affinity for emerging areas. I was in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood in the early 80’s and South Beach in 1989. I kinda felt it had a future.”
About a year ago, California-based Blue Bottle Coffee opened two shops in Miami-Dade. At the time, company founder James Freeman had high hopes for his company’s success in the Magic City. In an interview with New Times, he said, “Miami is a mirage-inducing, exuberant kind of place. It makes me think…
It’s time for lions and tigers and beers, oh my! Miami’s wildest party, New Times’ Brew at the Zoo, is set to return for its tenth year for an evening of music, fun, and suds.
Miami’s restaurant scene is off to a good year with several key eateries opening their doors to start 2019 with flavor.
This Sunday, the New England Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. Even though the game will happen in Atlanta, Miami will be on fire with watch parties, brunches, and packed sports bars. Here’s everything you need to know to settle in, grab a beer, and watch the game.
This Saturday, beer enthusiasts from around the world will gather to drink and be merry at the second annual WakeFest Invitational.
After two years in the works, the Citadel has announced an opening date and a final roster of tenants at the food hall. This past Sunday, the massive, 62,000-square-foot project hosted a preview event without knowing when the hall and its various components would finally be ready for the public.
Quick on the heels of last weekend’s Citadel preview, the Lincoln Eatery held its own soiree in advance of its grand opening tomorrow, January 31. The space, developed by Terranova Corporation, was home to a strip of stores on Lincoln Lane, including the much-missed Laundry Bar, where Miami Beach denizens could grab a drink and a smoke while washing their undies…
This Sunday, the New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams for Super Bowl LIII. That means an afternoon of wings, nachos, and beer with your best friends. Though your local sports bar is a fine place to watch the game, Miami restaurants are getting creative with waterfront barbecues,…
With the government shut down since late December, federal employees are feeling the effects. Employees are either furloughed or gathering zero-dollar paychecks at jobs deemed essential to the welfare of the country. During this time, several Miami-area establishments are offering discounts or freebies to federal employees with valid IDs.
The restaurant combines chef Michelle Bernstein’s take on traditional Cuban fare with the cocktails of Julio Cabrera. La Trova is set to officially open Monday, January 28, but diners wanting a sneak peek can grab a well-made rum old-fashioned and some croquetas this weekend.
The 17th-annual Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon will take place this Sunday. About 25,000 runners are expected to fill the streets of Miami and Miami Beach. Traditionally, the evening before a big race, runners carbo-load by scarfing down steaming bowls of pasta to store energy for the miles to come.
Greed. Lust. Wrath. Envy. Pride. Sloth. Gluttony. Nope, that’s not Pitbull rapping about Miami Beach; those are the seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices. It’s only fitting these seven sins serve as inspiration for a new South Beach spot.
Though based in California, Michael Mina has had a long relationship with Miami. For the past decade, the chef has owned and operated restaurants such as Bourbon Steak, Stripsteak, and Pizza & Burger. Now, he’s opening International Smoke, a barbecue concept. The 200-seat restaurant, opening at Aventura Mall’s Outdoor Oasis area…
For years, Top Chef has been a platform for culinary professionals to show their stuff and jump-start their careers. Jeremy Ford won Season 13 of the competition and went on to open Stubborn Seed in Miami Beach, and chefs Jeff McInnis, Janine Booth, Kenny Gilbert, and Nina Compton are but a few of the show’s contestants who have garnered major success despite not winning the coveted title.
Hey Miami, if you missed Geoffrey Zakarian’s fabulous brunch at his South Beach restaurant, Tudor House, there’s good news.On Sunday, the celebrity chef will launch the Royal Brunch at his Point Royal restaurant inside the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood.
Brunch is the best part of every Miamian’s week — a time when you can day drink with friends over waffles! Now, Miami’s most fabulous brunch event returns with more fun, more food, and a champagne station serving unlimited mimosas and bellinis.
Shuckers Waterfront Grill, the Miami favorite for slurping down oysters and beer while enjoying a killer view, is opening a second location.
Miamians will have a new place to enjoy the city’s beautiful winter weather with the opening of a beautiful new rooftop spot.
Fort Lauderdale-based National Beverage Corp. is best known for its La Croix brand, the sparkling water that comes in a plethora of flavors ranging from classic lemon to blackberry/cucumber. Now, the company has ignited heated debate over the marketing of its new flavors that, according to a press release, “highlight…
Though wearing a simple blue maxi dress sans spangles and glitter, Padma Lakshmi shone as bright as the ladies of R House’s drag brunch this past weekend.
Kaido, the Design District cocktail lounge by Bradley Kilgore and Nico de Soto, opened in early December, amidst the back-to-back craziness that was Miami Art Week and the holiday season. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to visit this lush den of food and drink. Yes, the menu is…
