Each year, one reason compels Miamians to stay home for the summer: They can dine at the best local restaurants for less than 40 bucks a pop.

Real Madrid, possibly the world’s best-known soccer brand, is opening its first restaurant in the United States right in downtown Miami at Met Square (340 SE Third St.). American Franchise Group (AFG) is opening Real Madrid Café as a partnership agreement with the team, with an expected opening date in early…

Miami’s weather forecast for this weekend (and the next two months) is pretty much the same: hot and sticky with a side of rain. You could sit directly in front of your open refrigerator door, but a much more delicious option is cooling off with some ice cream.Luckily, Miami has wonderful shops offering everything from boozy flavors to nitro-wonders. Here are five stories to help your search for a blissful brain-freeze.

A month ago, Grove Bay Hospitality Group subleased restaurant space at the former Tiramesu space at 101 Washington Ave., sparking rumors that Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford would helm the operation. Today it was announced that Stubborn Seed by Jeremy Ford will open there this September. Ford will be joined in the kitchen by his longtime friend, chef Joe Mizzoni, to create a rotating menu that concentrates on locally sourced ingredients.

Miami Spice returns this August with prix fixes at some of the finest restaurants for the reduced price of $23 for lunch and $39 for dinner. Spice, which runs August 1 through September 30, is designed to encourage visitors and locals to explore new restaurants and visit old favorites by providing discounted three-course meals. The promotion also helps many eateries survive Miami’s summer slump, when attendance drops as locals flock to cooler climes and tourists opt out of frying on our beaches.

When Bachour Bakery + Bistro opened in March 2016, it was greeted by long lines, with Brickell residents and workers clamoring for a taste of the eatery’s fare. The owners, after all, were the makings of a dream team: Antonio Bachour’s gorgeous pastries and buttery croissants were paired with Henry Hané’s savory dishes.

As temperatures soar, Miami’s dining scene continues to heat up. This past June saw the debut of some amazing restaurants. From a “glam” vegan eatery in midtown to a spot to snag savory barbecue, exciting new places offer much to explore. Here are five delicious ideas.

It’s been a week since Federal Donuts opened in Wynwood, and the fast-casual eatery has created quite a buzz. On a recent visit in the early evening, makeshift signs noted the shop had run out of wings and fancy doughnuts, although the twice-fried Korean chicken and regular doughnuts were…

Miami Beach’s Palace Bar went out with fireworks and a literal bang after hosting a week’s worth of parties that culminated in a street bash along Ocean Drive on the Fourth of July.

June saw a number of significant openings, along with some surprising announcements of restaurants to come. Federal Donuts, the Philadelphia eatery from Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, opened in Wynwood last week, serving fresh doughnuts and Korean fried chicken. Chef Todd Erickson goes vegan with the opening of GLAM (Green…

In April, New Times reported that the Palace Bar would lose it’s Ocean Drive home in the near future. Now, the date is set for the iconic gay hot spot to dim the house lights forever. On Tuesday, July 4, the Palace Bar will host the Last Dance Block Party,…