Pubbelly’s Jose Mendin might be one of Miami’s most prolific chefs. With restaurants that range from Asian-inspired to classic American, Mendin has excelled at working with a wide range of flavors. For his efforts, Mendin has been nominated for “Best Chef South” by the James Beard Foundation for five consecutive years…
Elle Taco, an organic taqueria, is set to open at Dadeland Mall’s Dining Pavilion tomorrow, September 22. The news is intriguing on many levels. First of all, it signifies that Dadeland Mall is committed to providing its shoppers with culinary experiences that range far outside the normal Auntie Annie’s and…
They say when one door closes, another one opens. That’s certainly the case for Aniece Meinhold and Cesar Zapata, the co-owners of Phuc Yea, which opened September 1 at 7100 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami’s trendy MiMo District. Meinhold and Zapata had just closed their other restaurant, The Fed (formerly The Federal…
The proposed Miami locations of SushiSamba and Duck & Waffle may have hit a snag with City of Miami planners. According to The Real Deal, Miami Planning department’s chief of urban designs, David Snow, cited inconsistencies in plans for the restaurant site during the past Miami River Commission meeting. Snow said…
With just a few weeks left of Miami Spice, it’s time to up the game and get in as many restaurants as you can. The program, which lasts until the end of September, features over 240 Miami restaurants offering three course lunches for $23 and three-course dinners for $39. That’s…
Oktoberfest officially starts tomorrow, September 17, in Munich, Germany at noon with a traditional tapping of the first barrel of what will be many, many barrels of beer. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people travel from around the to Munich for the celebration that lasts until the first week…
Happy Friday – we’ve made it through yet another work week so it’s time for some fun! Start your weekend with some healthy treats at Whole Foods Market before partying down at the grand opening of 320 Gastrolounge. Then, get healthy again with free yoga and juice before you chow…
Its been a big week for Donald Trump. First, the presidential hopeful’s Naked Trump statue turned up in Wynwood. Then, Trump decided to show his medical records to television host and supplement huxster, Dr. Mehmet Oz. This afternoon, Trump will reveal more of his health history on The Dr. Oz…
The first thing you noticed about Wendy Jocelyn Collado was her radiant smile. That could be why she was the first person hired by Eileen Andrade for her restaurant, Finka Table & Tap, two years ago. Collado’s young life ended early Sunday morning. According to the chef and restaurateur, Collado was…
Stephen Starr is expanding his Miami Beach empire with the announcement of yet another restaurant. This time, the restaurateur is collaborating with chef Justin Smillie to bring New York City’s Upland to South Beach. The restaurant, located at 49 Collins Ave., is scheduled to open fall 2016, featuring California-inspired cuisine in…
BarMeli, the intimate Mediterranean wine and tapas bar is moving to new digs. The restaurant, which currently shares a strip mall with a personal trainer and a hair extension salon on 79th Street, is moving to its new home at 6925 Biscayne Blvd., formerly the home to Michelle Bernstein’s Michy’s…
New Times is known as much for its great food and beverage events as for its’ fantastic food coverage. Now, a new event joins the roster of parties like Iron Fork, Brew at the Zoo, and Beerfest. On Wednesday, September 21 from 7 – 10 p.m., E.A.T.! takes the BB&T…
A month into the Zika scourge and it’s still the number one topic of conversation — and consternation — in Miami. First, Zika turned up in Wynwood, infecting over a dozen people and causing businesses to lose money with abandon after tourists and locals stopped going to South Florida’s most…
Although this week was a short one for most people, that doesn’t mean that Friday isn’t a most welcome gift. Tonight’s reason to dress up is the Chefs Up Front gala at the Biltmore. Tomorrow, it’s all about beer as two Wynwood breweries celebrate special releases. Finally, wind down your…
There’s no denying that dining out in Miami can be hazardous to your wallet. Just a quick burger and a soda can run beyond $20. That’s great for a once a week outing, but too many weekday lunch outings can break the bank. Richard Hales learned firsthand that Miamians are…
J Wakefield Brewing (JWB) is hosting its annual Miami Madness release party this Saturday, and the event promises to be the usual large-scale blowout that the Wynwood brewery is known for. On September 10, starting at 10 a.m., beer fans can get their hands on the brewery’s famous Miami Madness,…
The South Beach Wine and Food Festival returns to the beach this year for another long weekend of parties, dinners, and celebrity sightings. This year, the festival returns for its 16th year, with venues in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, South Miami, and Bal Harbour in addition to its South Beach base…
Michael Schwartz is opening a third branch of his popular casual eatery, Harry’s Pizzeria. With a flagship in the Design District and a location in Coconut Grove, Schwartz is looking to Kendall for his third spot. Schwartz will open a Harry’s Pizzeria in Downtown Dadeland, at 8975 SW 72 Pl. in…
Happy Labor Day weekend! For most of the United States, Labor Day signifies the unofficial end of summer and a last chance to get in some beach time. For us, it’s just another excuse to eat, drink, and party. From a family-friendly beach picnic to a poolside barbecue at one…
August was quite a challenge for many restaurant owners. Despite a financial shot in the arm from Miami Spice, restaurateurs had to contend with not only the normal lull of a Miami summer, but with a Zika outbreak. Thankfully, the local Miami restaurant community has shown resiliency in the face…
First celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, Labor Day was adopted as a national holiday in later years to celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday”., according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Today, it mostly marks the unofficial end of summer, with most people enjoying barbecues, pool parties, and a…
The Miami Dolphins’ newly minted Hard Rock Stadium is ready for fans with a shaded canopy, giant LCD screens, and the ability to pay for parking using SunPass. Unfortunately, unlike past years, the’s not a lot of new food concessions to talk about, with the annual media dine around to…
