New Times’ Brew at the Zoo, the seventh-annual beer celebration, returns to Zoo Miami Saturday, May 7, with more fun and entertainment than ever before. More than 4,000 beer lovers from across South Florida are expected to attend the festivities, which run from 8 to 11 p.m. Miami’s largest beer festival…
When Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest vessel, the Carnival Vista, sets sail on her inaugural journey on May 1, she will boast some amazing amenities including over a dozen restaurants, a casino, a spa, mini golf, an Imax theater, and the first working brewery at sea in North America. The 133,500…
This year, the James Beard Foundation recognized many of Miami’s best chefs as semifinalists for its prestigious annual awards. Though the chefs didn’t make the final cut, that didn’t take away their joy at getting a nod. The chefs got together to celebrate the best way they know how —…
Easter weekend is upon us, and that means celebrating Spring, dining with the family, finding the perfect chocolate bunny, and hunting for eggs! Start your weekend with lunch at the new restaurant by one of Miami’s most beloved pastry chefs, and check out our comprehensive Easter Brunch guide so…
Ultra may be over, but you can still get a taste of the weekend — literally. Norwegian DJ, record producer and musician Kygo has just released an album and a dessert that share the same Cloud Nine moniker. The lyrical version is available at iTunes, but the sweeter option can be…
A week after his Top Chef win, Jeremy Ford can hardly believe it., but the executive chef at Matador Room at the Miami Beach Edition Hotel is getting used to finally revealing he is the winner of the hit Bravo cooking competition. “It’s a bit surreal, but it’s sinking in. I’ve…
If you’ve been to Paris or Rome or New York you might have been enchanted by a visit to a local pastry shop. Rows upon rows of delicate, beautiful confections are offered up for your view. When you finally choose your one delicious item, it is carefully boxed and secured…
Miami New Times’ Iron Fork, presented by the Downtown Development Authority returns for a ninth year bigger and better than ever with a new location, delicious food, and an epic battle between two of Miami’s finest chefs. On Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m., Miami foodies will flock to the…
Chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef winner Paul Qui is a brilliant young chef who is best known for his modern Asian cuisine that takes inspiration Filipino, Spanish, Japanese, and French culinary styles. The Austin-based James Beard winning chef, who recently opened Pao by Paul Qui at the ritzy Faena Miami…
Ichimi Ramen opened a little over a month ago, bringing soul soothing noodles to Coral Gables. The 2,000 square foot restaurant, located at 2330 Salzedo St., also serves izakaya dishes, but its the steaming bowls of ramen that diners will likely seek out at this 60-seat eatery. The noodles are…
Bachour Bakery & Bistro, the collaboration between James Beard semifinalist Antonio Bachour and chef Henry Hané, is finally set to open this March. The bakery and bistro, located on the southwest corner of the Brickell World Plaza (600 Brickell Ave.) will feature the combined sweet and savory talents of these…
After a long season of cooking throughout California, Matador Room’s Jeremy Ford reached Las Vegas and the Top Chef finale last evening. The chef faced Amar Santana owner of Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, California for the Top Chef season 13 title, which also comes with a prize purse…
Hope you had some rest this week, because this weekend is filled with fun. Of course, Miami Music Week continues. It’s also the first weekend of the Miami Youth Fair. Seafood lovers can scarf oysters at Traymore Gin Bar or eat the ocean’s bounty at the Deering Seafood Festival. End…
Forget the James Beard awards. Miami’s own celebration of culinary excellence, the Johnson & Wales University Zest Awards put a spotlight on our local chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. Created in 2012, Zest gets more prestigious each year and winning is a big achievement for the professionals singled out for…
The Miami culinary world was rocked yesterday with the news that Zak Stern, better known as Zak the Baker, suffered a stroke. The baker, known as much for his smile shining through a thick beard as his bread, posted the news himself on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of the…
The 2016 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award finalists were announced yesterday and, once again, Miami has been shut out of the running. The year started well enough, with several Miami chefs and one restaurant recognized by the New York-based organization that celebrates excellence in the culinary arts. The organization…
On Thursday, March 17 at 9 p.m., a new Top Chef will be crowned. Out of 17 chefs, only two remain seeking the title for the cooking competition’s 13th season: Amar Santana, owner of Broadway by Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, California and Matador Room’s Jeremy Ford. This close call…
Glass & Vine (2820 McFarlane Rd.), the new restaurant nestled in the former Coconut Grove Library inside Peacock Park, is set to open Friday, March 18. The eatery, a partnership between Grove Bay Hospitality Group and chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, will offer a menu crafted by the Eating House chef, who…
Happy Friday! This weekend is filled with all kinds of interesting things to do. If you’re into being the first kid on your block to discover new bars, try Able & Baker, which opens today. The bar is named after the first monkeys to complete a successful space mission. There…
When Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth left Miami to open Root & Bone in New York City, the culinary community figured it was only a matter of time before they would make their return. The surprise was when the partners (both professionally and in life) announced they were doubling down,…
Three months ago, Piyarat Potha Arreeratn, better known as Chef Bee, returned to South Beach with the opening of NaiYaRa, 1854 Bay Rd. in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The chef, who made a name for himself at the now shuttered (and rumored to reopen at some point) Khong…
When Magnum Lounge closed in October 2015, the Upper Eastside neighborhood mourned its loss. Magnum was more than a bar. For years, it was a place of all-inclusive community: Gay, straight, young, and old were welcome. As long as you liked your cocktails with a side of music, you…
