Combat Zika With Cafe Cubano

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…

Miami Spice 2016: The Five Best Weekend Brunches

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…

Lagunitas Beer Circus Canceled Due to Zika Virus

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…

Beyond Fine Dining, Miami Spice 2016 Adds More Variety and Value

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 to Open Olla in South Beach

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…

Zika Prompts Wynwood Restaurants to Take Precautions

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…

July 2016 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

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…

Glass & Vine’s Weekend Brunch Is Like a Sophisticated Picnic

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…

“Dynamic Duo” Dustin Ward and Sean Brasel Win Iron Fork 2016

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…

Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: Bubbles, Beer, and Lollapalooza

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…

Iron Fork 2016: The Ten Best Things You’ll Eat Tonight

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…

Vagabond Kitchen & Bar Reopens With New Chef, Accessible Menu

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…

The Top Five Reasons to Go to Iron Fork

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…

Miami Spice 2016: The Ten Best New Restaurants to Try

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…

Yelp Now Lets You Find Miami Restaurants With PokeStops

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…

Lagunitas Beer Circus Is Coming to Wynwood

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…

Pokemon Go Cocktails Are a Thing

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…