Miami has come into its own when it comes to cleaner eating. With healthy fast-casual restaurants like Grown and Dirt opening and juice bars like Jugofresh expanding into Whole Foods Markets, it’s become increasingly easier for everyone to eat fresh and local.
Notice a chill in the air? Winter has finally come to Miami, and we’re breaking out the Uggs and the sweaters for the freezing 70-degree weather. Sure, sure, our friends and family up North are still shoveling themselves out from five feet of snow from Winter Storm Stella, but it’s too cold to day-drink at the pool! To help brave this frightful cold snap, here are five reads about where to soothe your soul with soup, pho, and a warm boozy drink.
Michael Shikany’s food was incredibly memorable. His attention to detail at his eponymous restaurant in Wynwood was the stuff that would propel any chef on an upward trajectory. Alas, his restaurant, located in a neighborhood that had just begun to transition into something more than a warehouse district, was considered “before its time” by many.
The Setai might be South Beach’s most exclusive (and expensive) property. It’s the place where celebrities get pampered with seemingly endless champagne while the paparazzi try to get a glimpse from blocks away through giant lenses. If you want a taste of what it’s like to be showered with a bounty of delights, spend the afternoon at the Setai’s Sunday Jazz Brunch.
When it’s not quite half past 4 on April 20, the world will go up in smoke. And at 5 p.m., all of those people will get very, very hungry. Leave it to Eating House’s Giorgio Rapicavoli to save the day with his annual 420 dinner party. The event, which happens April 20 (duh), is a special stoner-themed event filled with munchies, music, and surprises.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Miami. Hope you’re wearing green, because everyone is Irish today (at least that’s what a large sign at the Guinness factory in Dublin proclaims). Shake those shamrocks at a number of places. Then head to Magic City Casino Saturday to celebrate six years of good food-truck eating with Miami’s own Burger Beast.
In September, Firehouse Mrkt will open, transforming downtown Miami’s historic Fire Station No. 2 into a 5,000-square-foot restaurant and marketplace. The market, located at 1401 N. Miami Ave. in the growing Arts + Entertainment District, will offer several cuisine and restaurant concepts in the form of five stations: fish and meat, fruits and vegetables, bakery cafés, a salumeria, and a tapas bar. The market will also offer a bar and a flower shop.
The James Beard Foundation has released the finalists for its annual awards ceremony, and once again, South Florida was knocked off the map.
Panther Coffee, in partnership with the Miami-based SpeedETab, has just launched its very own app. It allows you to order ahead at the Panther location of your choice. It even saves your custom orders and tracks your coffee as it’s made. All you have to do is pick it up when it’s ready.
Brunch is the best meal of the week. Traditionally held Saturday or Sunday, it’s a way to get together with friends, eat decadent food, and day-drink without judgment. If you’re a brunch lover, get your squad together for New Times’ Out to Brunch. Saturday, May 20, Soho Studios will transform into the biggest brunch party Miami has ever seen.
This weekend, Miami learned that Michael Shikany, an innovative chef and asset to Miami’s culinary scene, had died at the age of 38.I met Michael several years ago. Maybe the first time I saw him was at an event, though that’s a bit murky.What did happen — more importantly — is that over the years, we became friends.
Hundreds of people stood in the pouring rain to witness history being made in Little Havana yesterday. The inaugural Calle Ocho croqueta-eating competition, El Croquetazo, was about to begin. Hosted by Major League Eating, the contest drew the nation’s top-ranked professionals to Miami. At stake: a $1,750 purse and the chance to become the reigning croqueta king or queen. According to the event’s MC, Sam Barclay, the rules were simple: Eat as many croquetas as possible in eight minutes.
Though the partners opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in Wynwood just a few months ago and the operation seems as successful as ever, Santiago has left the Salty Donut. “It was time to part ways. It was very sudden when I finally did,” Santiago says. He explains he left the Salty Donut last week but held off on announcing it until Pizarro and Rodriguez returned from a trip. “I waited until they told the staff on Thursday. Officially, I haven’t been there the entire week.”
Miami is one of the best cities for going out. Palm trees, neon lights, and hot clubs just scream to be explored. But sometimes, all the fun and excitement get to be too much, and you just want to Netflix and chill. Whether you’re hung-over, have the flu, or simply want to be alone with your cat, it’s all good. Let Miami’s eats come to you. Here are five ways to get the 305’s best delivered to your door.
If you’re looking for something a little wild to do on your Friday, head to Zoo Miami tonight for its annual Feast With the Beasts. The event, held inside the zoo after dark, features food from Miami’s best restaurants, along with cocktails and entertainment. It’s also the best way to support the zoo and the creatures that live in it.
This Sunday at 5 p.m., the world’s champion eaters will converge on Calle Ocho for the first croqueta-eating contest sanctioned by Major League Eating. The event, El Croquetazo, will see some of the highest-ranked eaters in the nation chowing down on Miami’s favorite snack. Some local notables will be there too.
Brad and Soraya Kilgore had quite the busy day this past Wednesday. The chef/partner of Wynwood’s Alter had agreed to cohost a seafood dinner at South Beach’s Books & Books with Allen Susser and Timon Balloo. He was also scheduled to film a segment of Bizarre Foods the same day.
Happy Friday! Miami’s teeming with plenty to do. Get wild at Zoo Miami’s Feast With The Beasts or take your four-legged friend out for a beer at Bark and Brew. Enjoy a poolside barbecue at the Confidante or party at Calle Ocho!Weekend starts now
Here’s the deal: You’re having some friends over and want to pick up a few items, like some Panther coffee, quiche from Buena Vista Deli, and dessert from Fireman Derek’s. You could run around all over Miami to procure these items — or you could simply order them from AmazonFresh and get them delivered to your doorstep.
Coral Gables isn’t nicknamed the “City Beautiful” for nothing. With its gorgeous Mediterranean architecture, tony boutiques, and tree-lined streets, it’s the perfect place to live or simply visit for the day. Its dining scene once catered to law-firm types; now the Gables heralds a cool era of dining. There are cocktails, funky foods, and young chefs. What follows are the top ten restaurants in the area, a mix of the old and new.
Wood Tavern’s Cesar Morales is a busy man. New Times caught up with him on the way to the hospital to visit his new daughter, Lola, who was born late last week. The owner of Wynwood’s most beloved watering hole is also making some changes and expansions to Wood Tavern.
Miami’s food scene continues to grow and thrive, with new restaurants and bars opening weekly. So how do you navigate the culinary waters of the Magic City? For starters, check out New Times’ list of February’s restaurant openings. Then head to these five restaurants to get your food and drink on. They offer everything from fresh seafood to duck-fat fries to mermaids (they’re not edible, by the way).
