Panther Coffee Hosts Free Holiday Cupping Crawl

Sure, bar crawls are fun — at first. Everyone starts out happy, but by the fifth Jägermeister shot, you’re drunk  and tired. If you’re interested in a crawl that leaves you more energized than when you started, check out Panther Coffee’s holiday cupping crawl.

Christmas 2017: Miami Restaurant Guide

This year, take everyone out to one of the many Miami-area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. From a Noche Buena-inspired feast to champagne-fueled buffets, there’s something for everyone.

Miami’s Ten Biggest Food News Stories of 2017

Miami is a city of stories. Immigrants, drugs, love, death. This city has them all in spades. And this past year, those tales have been particularly powerful. The culinary community was rocked by the untimely death of a Wynwood pioneer and an explosion that changed the life of a chef. A hurricane blew through, one restaurant burned, and the homes of the best drag brunch and late-night bites closed.

Pho Mi, a Ghost Restaurant by Phuc Yea, Delivers Pho to Your Door

Enjoying a steaming bowl of pho is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Oodles of noodles swim alongside meat and veggies in a hearty, flavorful broth. Now picture having pho delivered to your office when you need the food equivalent of a warm hug. Enter Pho Mi, a “ghost restaurant” from the couple behind Phuc Yea, offering pho and bánh mì delivered to your door, beginning today, December 18.

Ten Best Miami Restaurants That Closed in 2017

In 2017, Miami gained some fine eateries, but also lost some of its most beloved — including three markets that were iconic institutions for people who like to eat outside the box.The reasons behind the closures ranged from retirement to Hurricane Irma to rising rent in a city where the real estate market is relentless.

Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Bar Takes Over Fado Irish Pub

Christmas just came to Brickell with a pop-up holiday-themed bar at Fado Irish Pub. Christmas on 10th St. turns Fado Irish Pub into a festive holiday fete complete with floor-to-ceiling decor, lights, trees, and plenty of mistletoe, according to Fado’s event manager, Ley Zapata. “We’ve transformed the pub and the…

Taste Canna Vinus Wine at New Times’ Sips and Sweets

You’ve likely been to a wine-pairing dinner, where each course is heightened by the perfect wine selected to complement the dish you’re enjoying. But have you thought about what wine to pair with your pot? Canna Vinus calls itself the perfect wine for the cannabis lover.

Art Basel 2017: Miami Food and Drink Guide

Art Basel and Miami Art Week are in full swing with paintings, activations, and events popping up around town.With so much to do, you’re going to need to keep your energy. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up some stories that share the best places to eat and drink in Miami during Art Basel, along with food and drink-related events, pop-ups, and more.

Gramps by the Sea to Open on Miami River

Wynwood’s Gramps is expanding to a location on the Miami River. Owner Adam Gersten received approval by the Miami River Commission Monday to begin building a two-story bar and restaurant at the 5th Street Marina. A ground-breaking date has not yet been announced.

Lime Returning to Original South Beach Location

For years, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill was the go-to place for South Beach locals to enjoy an inexpensive — yet fresh — meal.The restaurant, founded by restaurateur John Kunkel of 50 Eggs in 2004, was something of a unicorn at the time — an independently owned, fast-casual restaurant serving quality food by an attentive staff. The one-off Mexican restaurant grew to multiple locations and in 2012 sold to Ruby Tuesday Inc. for a reported $24 million. The original 800-square-foot Miami Beach location remained unchanged for a while, then was shuttered to make way for several other Kunkel ventures including BTW and Spring Chicken. Now, Lime returns to where it started — with the same recipes but new ownership.

Artistic Restaurants Fill South Beach and Wynwood for Art Basel

It’s a Monday afternoon, and R House in Wynwood is quiet. A scant few diners munch on arugula salads and margherita pizzas. But the place is not devoid of color. A painting on one wall shows jellyfish swimming gracefully in an orange sea. Another depicts a field of blush-colored flowers…

November 2017 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

Welcome to autumn in Miami. The air is crisper, streets are festooned with holiday decorations, and street artists are painting murals on every bare piece of wall in Miami. Thanksgiving is over and the city is electric with anticipation for Miami Art Week, Art Basel, and the holiday season. With that comes a frenzy of restaurant openings.  November saw the openings of Norman Van Aken’s Three, the Wharf, and 1-800-Lucky. Beloved deli, Stephen’s, closed for a revamp and the last Miami-Dade World of Beer poured its last brew.

Five New Miami Places to Eat This Weekend

Art Basel and the holidays are coming, and Miamians will get crazy busy. That’s why this weekend is a good time to call a friend and have a leisurely lunch or dinner before the madness ensues. Whether you want to meet for a croissant or check out Wynwood’s new Asian food market, there’s plenty of good food in store.

Wynwood Brewing’s Massive Birthday Block Party Returns

Four years ago, Wynwood Brewing Company opened its doors as the City of Miami’s first production brewery. This Saturday, December 2, it will celebrate with a massive block party. From noon to 11 p.m., NW 24th Street will be filled with food trucks, games, live music, and more than 50 kinds of beer, including a few kegs of the brewery’s holiday Coqui-To. Admission to the party is free, and beer tickets for people 21 or older cost $6.

Panther Coffee Set to Open MiMo District Location December 7

Panther Coffee will finally open in the MiMo District. The shop will serve its first cup of coffee at 7 a.m. December 7, coinciding with the first official day of Art Basel Miami Beach. This will be a soft opening for the shop; a grand-opening date will be announced soon.