You’ve heard about booze cruise, but how about a brews cruise? Wynwood Brewing Company has just announced its first ever “Wynwood Brewing Company Cruise”. The brewery will set sail on May 6, 2017 from Port of Miami for a seven day adventure on board Norwegian Cruise Line’s Escape. The ship…
Although the Florida Health Department did issue a bit of good news with the clearing of a ten-block area of northwest Wynwood from the Zika “active transmission zone”, people are still freaked out about the outbreak. Yesterday in Wynwood, usually a hotbed of model shoots and pedestrian activity, the streets were…
The weekend is here and you and your friends are busy making brunch plans. You peruse the Miami Spice website, hoping to take advantage of a deal and find the impossible: according to Spice, brunch does not exist! Hold on, young grasshopper., Miami Spice brunch does exist — it’s just…
Happy Friday folks! Although Wynwood’s Zika outbreak may have dampened some Miami festivities, there’s still plenty to do elsewhere. So, break out the Off! and enjoy some good times in the Magic City. Today serves double duty in the realm of made-up-yet-still-cool holidays. It’s both International Beer Day and National…
The Lagunitas Beer Circus, an afternoon filled with circus sideshow acts and cold beer, has been cancelled due to Wynwood’s Zika virus outbreak. The event, scheduled for August 27 at Wynwood’s RC Cola Plant, was to benefit Paws 4 You Rescue Karen Hamilton, director of communications for Lagunitas Brewing Company, issued…
Miami Spice, the two-month promotion that runs from August 1 through September 30 and offers value-priced meals at at Miami-area restaurants, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. With that landmark number come some major changes in the program that offers diners a three-course lunch for $23 and dinner for $39. This…
Coyo Taco’s Scott Linquist is adding to his resume with the opening of Olla in the former AltaMare space (1233 Lincoln Rd.) in South Beach. Olla, named after a Mexican earthenware vessel used for cooking and water storage, is expected to open as early as October. According to Linquist, “the…
With 14 reported cases of Zika and an official CDC warning for pregnant women to steer clear of Wynwood, businesses are feeling the heat — and taking whatever precautions they can to keep the virus-carrying mosquitoes at bay. CDC and City of Miami officials are visiting commercial and residential properties…
Miami summers are challenging for the local restaurant industry with small eateries typically finding it difficult to stay afloat until the season. Many restaurants survive by the skin of their teeth, relying on themed dinners and the Miami Spice program, which runs from August 1 through September 30 for much…
Coconut Grove has always been Miami’s brunch pioneer. Long before every restaurant in Miami found it de rigueur to host a brunch, Grovites were enjoying mimosas and omelettes at GreenStreet Cafe for over two decades. Now comes Glass & Vine, where diners can enjoy an al fresco weekend meal…
At last evening’s New Times Iron Fork competition at the American Airlines Arena, four chef battled for the coveted skillet of excellence in a battle of fire, knives, and skill. In the end, however, the Dynamic Duo team of Dustin Ward (BLT Prime) and Sean Brasel (Meat Market) claimed victory…
Happy Friday! By now you’ve, hopefully recovered from New Times’ Iron Fork festivities and are planning your Miami Spice adventures. Before Spice starts, however, there’s much weekending to do. Choices include free bubbly, Lollapalooza, a free beer-fueled happy hour, and a Summer menu to try. Weekend starts now! Free Bubbles…
New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority takes over the American Airlines Arena tonight, July 28, at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. if you’re a VIP, baby). Tickets are still available at the door for $70 GA, $110 VIP. Don’t have a big lunch because…
Three Sisters Farm’s Jonathan Gambino thinks that Miami chefs can do better by their customers and he’s not afraid to let them know. The New York-born chef turned organic farm owner recently posted a blog entry on his Three Sisters Farm site entitled, Local Miami Chefs are an Embarrassment to the…
When The Vagabond restaurant opened in the beginning of 2015, the eatery was lauded for its blend of gorgeous art and enticing food. Then 25, Alex Chang was tapped as executive chef, and the wunderkind set about the task pickling his own vegetables and placing intricate dishes on the menu…
Happy Friday! This weekend, chase down Pikachu in a booze-fueled frenzy, cool off with a beer-inspired frozen treat, and say goodbye to an iconic Miami breakfast spot. Weekend starts now! Shabbat at the Yard Celebrate Shabbat in a unique way at the Wynwood Yard. Join new friends and break bread…
New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, takes over the American Airlines Arena Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m. If you’re a procrastinator and you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, here are the top five reasons to get thee to Iron Fork: 5. Chow…
As sure as the summer brings scorching temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms to Miami, so does it bring Miami Spice. The annual two-month promotion runs from August 1 through September 30, offering three-course prix-fixe lunches and dinners at Miami’s most beloved establishments. This year, over 240 restaurants are participating. While standard-bearer…
Pokemon Go has taken over Miami: monsters with names like Charmander, Rattata, and Weedle are all over the city, turning parks and streets into a massive hunt for these virual critters. Of course, in order to capture these creatures, you’re going to need the help of PokeStops. And what…
Late last week, dozens of unsuspecting diners at the Butcher Shop got a little freaked out — literally. As people chatted at the bar and ate sausages, a bevy of freaks, musicians, roller derby queens, showgirls, and one strange looking gorilla holding a giant eye stormed the Wynwood eatery and…
It’s been just a little over a week since the Pokemon Go was unleashed on the world. The app, which turns your neighborhood into a virtual reality playing field filled with fantastic creatures, has taken over Miami. The game has spawned several bar crawls and restaurants like Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen, Burrito…
Happy Friday gamers! Miami has caught Polemon Go fever! This weekend enjoy s bottle of Dom Perignon, celebrate national emoji day ay Naked Taco, and have fun at the Magic City’s first Pokemon bar crawl. Weekend starts now! Dom Friday at Caviar Russe Start the weekend with a little bubbly…
