Discount grocer Aldi is opening a North Miami Beach location. This will be the 27th South Florida location for the brand, ranked one of America’s favorite grocery stores for its no-frills shopping experience and value-priced items by Market Force. The chain was ranked fifth in overall customer loyalty and the leader in…

Though the Democratic and Republication National Conventions are still months away, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the likely Presidential candidates barring contested conventions or an alien invasion. The Trump/Clinton Presidential race could turn out to be one of the nastiest and most entertaining in modern history, with these two polar…

JoJo Tea’s co-founder and creative director, Michael Ortiz, is passionate about tea and he’ll finally get the chance to share that passion — and his wealth of knowledge on the drink — with all of Miami when his company’s tasting room opens at 951 S. LeJeune Rd. in Miami the…

If you’re hungry for an old time chopped steak smothered in gravy and served with a side of nostalgia, you’re going to have to wait a while. The S&S Diner, a Miami institution since 1938, has temporarily closed. A recent visit found the eatery locked up as secure as Fort…

The Federal Food, Drink, & Provisions, a Miami favorite for its twists on classic American pub fare, is getting a facelift. The restaurant, open since January 2012, is closing on Sunday, May 8 after dinner service for a revamp, according to owners Cesar Zapata and Aniece Meinhold. Meinhold says of…

May is National Hamburger Month, a month-long celebration of this meatiest of sandwiches. According to What’s Cooking America, Genghis Khan might have eaten the first burger — a raw ground meat sandwich that was perfect for his soldiers to eat while still in the saddle. After all these centuries, the burger…

Miami’s favorite place for every day happy hour, the News Lounge, has closed. The restaurant and bar closed this past Sunday, posting a heartfelt message on its Facebook page: From the Staff at ?#?TheNewsLounge?: “Friends and Family, the rumors are true. After six years of bringing you the best ?#?HappyHour?…

Miami’s restaurant scene is blossoming this spring, with a host of new eateries opening at all price points and for all tastes.   Fast-casual eateries like SoCal Taco and Ms. Cheezious opened this month, giving Miami more affordable dining options. On the flip side of the coin, Caviar Russe at…

Bazi, the modern Asian restaurant by Michael Pirolo and Jennifer Chaefsky is closing after only eight months. The restaurant, which opened September 2015 at the Marlin Hotel on South Beach will have its final dinner service this Sunday. Chef Pirolo announced,  “With a heavy heart we have made the decision to…

It’s a fact. People flock to IKEA as much for the store’s meatballs and gravlax as for inexpensive furniture with impossible-to-pronounce names.  Let’s face it — even the most hardcore foodie stops in for a little nosh or at least a for-yo from that insane cone machine as fuel for…

Bulla, the trendy Coral Gables gastrobar that serves modern takes on traditional tapas, is expanding its horizons with the opening of its second South Florida location. Bulla Gastrobar Doral opens May 3 at The Shops at Downtown Doral (5335 NW 87th Ave. #C102). The  5,500 square foot restaurant will offer indoor…

Just nine months after it opened, Golden Fig has closed its doors, albeit temporarily.  The South Miami Ave. restaurant posted a message on its Facebook page a few weeks ago that it was closing to repair equipment issues., but the issue goes beyond basic repairs. Golden Fig’s owner Michael Sullivan…

The St. Regis Bal Harbour family has lost one of its own with the death of Scott Thomas Dolbee. According to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner, Dolbee, 46, died on April 15 at 2 p.m. The cause of his death was not listed. The five-star luxury resort issued the following statement: …

When Brickell City Centre opens, it will house Miami’s first true food hall.  According to a statement, a 38,000 square-foot Italian indoor food hall will open at Brickell City Centre (67 SW Eighth St.). The massive culinary endeavor will anchor the shopping center located at the base of the 5.4…

The only thing South Beach Wine & Food Festival founder Lee Brian Schrager likes more than throwing a grand fete is getting up in the morning. While most people dread the call of the rooster and the rise of the sun, Schrager thinks of only one thing: Breakfast. Miami’s resident…

Though tuna poke can be found on many restaurant menus, Miami really hasn’t had a true taste of the dish.   Poke, which comes from the Hawaiian word “to slice or cut raw fish” is much more than an appetizer. The dish, born in Hawaii, started as a way for…