Working in a restaurant is oftentimes described like being part of a family. There are, after all, few work places where you yell, laugh, and work as closely as in a kitchen. That’s why, when something tragic happens to a restaurant employee, an entire community comes together. When Yardbird Southern…
It seems that the traditional cycle of Miami restaurant seasons has changed, with more and more eateries opening throughout the late spring. In May, for example, over two dozen restaurants, bars, and food trucks opened for business — a clear indication that a restaurant can certainly survive through the summer,…
Just two Months after Michelle Bernstein celebrated a decade of restaurant life at her beloved Cena by Michy, the restaurant has shuttered for good. Rumors started flying about the restaurant’s imminent closure as early as last week, though it was open for business this past weekend. Bernstein and her partner/husband…
For continued success, a restaurant has to constantly evolve. Most eateries update their menus seasonally, but few undertake a total rework of everything for fear of losing its identity and reputation. But, every once in a while, a neighborhood changes and an eatery, like anything in the world, must evolve…
Happy Memorial Day. This national holiday is the unofficial start of the summer season, with people flocking to the beach and their backyard grills for a long weekend of fun in the sun. While you’re partying down, however, take a moment to remember the real reason for the holiday —…
Could Miami be breaking up with pork? For a half dozen years, GastroPod’s Jeremiah Bullfrog has held his annual PIG (Pork is Good) party, bringing some of Miami’s best chefs together to get piggy with it, so to speak. This year, however, the chef has taken a “fowl” turn, trading…
If you’re looking for something different to throw on the grill this Memorial Day weekend, why not consider some lionfish? Though beautiful, this fish is an invasive species that is both aggressive to native sea life and prolific in its rate of reproduction, with females capable of laying up to…
Miami is one active city. When we’re not running marathons or paddleboarding, we’re clubbing around the clock. It stand to reason that a t some point each one of us is going to break down, whether it be from a hangover or a bout of the flu. That’s why Dr. Johnathan…
The Miami dining scene keeps getting better and better. As the palates of our community matures, so does the restaurant industry. Today, farm to table, organic, and clean are no longer buzzwords — they’re standards and chefs can no longer ride on the coat tails of a famous name or great…
There’s really no question that beer has long been a man’s domain. For decades, the industry wooed males in its advertising, with women either used as pinups or sidekicks. Even now, a walk into most breweries finds a skewed gender demographic, with more men brewing and drinking beer. So what does…
Memorial Day weekend is about to hit Miami Beach, bringing a sea of tourists to our beaches, restaurants, and clubs. If you don’t want to fight thousands of people for a drink at your local watering hole this weekend you have two options: stay at home with the curtains drawn…
Savvy Miami Beach diners have known for years that chef Laurent Tourondel’s BLT Steak at The Betsy wasn’t only a place to get a great cut of beef. The restaurant has always taken great care to serve some of the freshest seafood. Now, chef Tourondel is officially embracing his sea legs…
Happy weekend! This is a chill weekend to be enjoyed before the Memorial Day madness ensues. Enjoy a beer or two as American Craft Beer Week winds down or celebrate Shabbat at Wynwood Yard. Weekend starts now! Shabbat at The Wynwood Yard The Wynwood Yard hosts Shabbat dinner tonight, May…
If your idea of a good time is to sing a rousing chorus of “Don’t Stop Believin'” while chowing down on fine grub and sipping cocktails with friends, prepare yourself for a new level of karaoke indulgence. PlugIN is a Tel-Aviv-based karaoke concept with five establishments throughout Israel. The company…
It stands to reason that Sugar Factory, the ice cream parlor and eatery with a roster of celebrity clientele — most notably Kylie Jenner, who appeared at the chain’s Ocean Drive opening, would have the most Instagram-worthy food and drink. The chain, known for over-the-top sundaes (like the King King…
Roam Miami at the historic River Inn, is getting a new eatery that’s as intriguing as the new co-living space. Casa Florida set to open in September at Roam, will offer food, cocktails, and coffee in several different environments. The concept, still in the final planning stages, is the work…
Miami’s dining scene is getting healthier and more colorful. In a city where only a few years ago, bacon and pork belly reigned supreme, more and more restaurants are offering brighter fare with a focus on local vegetables and clean proteins. James Beard nominee San Gorenstein was an early adapter…
Back in winter of 2011, Matt Kuscher opened a burger and beer restaurant in Coconut Grove. Back then, the tree-lined neighborhood was filled with vacant storefronts. Kuscher’s gamble paid off, with LoKal becoming one of the most popular casual eateries in the Grove. Five years later the Grove is hot…
Who remembers summer camp? Long days filled with nature hikes, archery practice, and arts and crafts followed by campfires and possibly a first kiss. The popularity of adult summer camps is rising, with places like Club Getaway in the Berkshires ferrying busloads of weary New York City grownups to the…
Happy Friday! This weekend is about taking some culinary journeys without ever having to leave Miami. Offerings include a Jamaican jerk barbecue, an exploration of Mediterranean food paired with beer from Barcelona, and a Japanese-Spanish food truck by a Michelin-starred chef. Weekend starts now! Brickell Restaurant Week Brickell’s dining…
Stone crab season is almost over, and once again it’s time for Miamians to get their last taste of sweet claw meat before the last boat docks for the summer. The season, which runs from October 15 through May 16, winds down this weekend, with fishermen catching their last crabs…
For months Coyo Taco’s partners have been teasing Miami with expansion possibilities. In September, rumors were quashed that the Wynwood taco restaurant would open a Coconut Grove location. The restaurant did open a pop-up in South Beach at the Shore Club, but there was little information about a second permanent…
