September 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

In September, Miami Heat superstars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem teamed up to open 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Sanguich de Miami was reimagined as a brick-and-mortar, and Miami Beach’s cocktail scene grew with the opening of the Generator Hostel.

Iron Fork 2018: Facebook Live With Ralph Pagano and Planta’s Ben Goldman

New Times’ Iron Fork is set to take over the Hyatt Regency Miami Thursday, October 4, with an evening of delicious food from favorite local restaurants, as well as two exciting culinary showdowns.Ben Goldman of Planta South Beach will take on Jorge Ramos of Barley: an American Brasserie in a head-to-head battle. The competition, hosted by celebrity chef Ralph Pagano (Naked Taco), will include a two-round cooking competition for the Iron Fork Skillet of Excellence and bragging rights.

Ralph Pagano and Belkys Nerey to MC Iron Fork 2018

New Times’ Iron Fork has announced the MCs for this year’s culinary competitions. Miami celebrity chef Ralph Pagano and WSVN’s Belkys Nerey will MC this year’s fete Thursday, October 4, at the James L. Knight Center and Hyatt Regency Miami.

Miami’s Culinary Community Weighs in on the Salt Bae Controversy

Prominent Venezuelans in Miami, many of them in the culinary community, are up in arms after restaurant owner and Instagram star Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, served Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores at his Istanbul eatery. The chef posted a video of him dissecting and serving a giant hunk of meat to Maduro — at a time when millions are going hungry in his country.

Here’s a Complete Guide to Miami Breweries

Five years ago, when Luis Brignoni opened Wynwood Brewing Company with his father, Luis Sr., Miami didn’t really have a craft beer scene. The biggest hurdle to opening the city’s first production brewery and taproom was discussing rules for the fledgling industry with city leaders. “A lot of people had…

SOBEWFF 2019: The Festival Turns 18 With a Record Number of Events

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns February 20 through 24, 2019, for an extended weekend of star-studded events and dinners. In its 18th year, the festival hits two milestones. For the first time in its history, there will be more than 100 events, dinners, and seminars to choose from: 105 to be exact, which is significantly greater than last year’s event count of 94.

August 2018 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

In August, Miami welcomed one of the world’s most lauded chefs to the Miami area. Michelin-starred Thomas Keller opened the Surf Club Restaurant, a nod to traditional dining in an opulent setting. Beloved neighborhood seafood spot Captain Jim’s returned, and Joe’s Take Away opened to sate our summer cravings.

The Anderson’s New Menu Offers Retro-Inspired Cocktails and Revamped Bar Food

The revamped menu still pays homage to the ’80s by way of classic videogames. Page turning brings glimpses of childhood friends such as Mario Bros., Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong. The main draw, though, is the bill of fare: a whole new roster of cocktails created by the Anderson’s bar manager, Dave Simmons, and food by 27 Restaurant & Bar’s Jimmy Lebron.

Miami Chefs Embrace Their Dogs

In the Food Network era, chefs work long hours doing physical labor, which stresses human relationships to the breaking point. But one being is there without judgment: the dog.

Miami Spice 2018: The Five Best Italian Restaurants

Miami Spice continues through September, when diners can indulge in prix fixes ($23 for lunch and brunch, and $39 for dinner) at more than 240 restaurants across town. If you’re with a group of picky eaters, Italian restaurants are the way to go. From hearty pasta to fresh branzino, there’s usually something to sate every appetite…

New Times‘ Tacolandia Returns to Soho Studios

Tacolandia, Miami New Times’ celebration of Miami’s taco scene, is set to return this November with a bigger and better fiesta. On Saturday, November 17, Soho Studios in Wynwood will host Tacolandia, presented by Goya, with unlimited taco samples from Miami’s favorite eateries.

Captain Jim’s Reopens in North Miami

Captain Jim’s Seafood Market Restaurant, the much-missed eatery known for its fresh fish and stone crabs, has finally reopened at the same North Miami location it called home for years.

Miami Spice 2018: The Best Restaurant Deals in Doral and Kendall

While most Miami Spice participanting eateries are located in tourist-rich areas like Brickell and Miami Beach, Kendall and Doral are still represented with restaurants serving juicy steaks and succulent seafood. Instead of driving to the beach, why not explore one of these restaurants that offer a meal at the reduced price…