If you’re a woman in the culinary field looking for the next step in your career, the James Beard Foundation is offering 22 opportunities for mentorships with some of the best restaurants in the country through its women in culinary leadership grants. 19 chefs and restaurateurs throughout the country are…
If you’ve ever had dreams of running off to culinary school but just don’t have the time to devote to it, Johnson & Wales University is offering the next best thing. The college’s North Miami culinary school is opening its doors for the first time in many years to the…
In just a few years, When Matthew Sherman opened Jugofresh in Miami Beach in March 2012, he wasn’t expecting his cold pressed juices to develop into a lifestyle brand, but Jugofresh connected with the residents of Miami looking for a healthier respite from their hedonistic existence whether it be a…
On January 16, the Magic City Casino with host the seventh annual Burgie awards. This hometown comfort food version of the James Beards started back in 2009, when Burger Beast food blogger, Sef Gonzalez, decided to host his own awards celebrating the foods and restaurants that might have been overshadowed…
With the coming of the new year, you might have made a resolution to eat healthier or even to go vegan. According to the National Institutes of Health, adults who eat a more plant-based diet can increase their odds of living longer. Most people are aware of the various benefits…
Coconut Grove has seen its fair share of ups and downs. The neighborhood, one of the oldest in Miami, has been an enclave of the boating class, the wealthy, and the bohemian. Most recently, the tree-lined community has had a resurgence in building and development. With upscale housing comes renewed…
You may not have heard of mastiha, but it’s likely you’ve tasted the liqueur’s woodsy tones in a favorite Greek dish. It’s that secret little something that you can’t quite place — part anise, part pine cone, part rye. That flavor comes from the resin of the mastih (or mastic)…
It’s a new month and a new year. Before we wipe the slate clean, here’s one last look back on the restaurants that opened and closed in Miami this past month and this past year. In December, restaurants hustled to open before the city’s most lucrative time of the year…
Miami’s restaurant scene is a hotbed of activity. Each month, despite some prophecies of doom and gloom, our city’s openings far outweigh any closures. With celebrity chefs, small indie restaurateurs, and foreign investors all wanting to feed you a piece of the proverbial pie, there’s a lot of speculation to…
Happy New Year! We’ve survived 2015 and are looking forward to a prosperous 2016 filled with fun and happiness. But before we all go about trying to run five miles a day or get that promotion or find the love of our lives, let’s take this weekend to enjoy ourselves…
MIA Brewing Company is brewing up some positive changes for the new year. Foremost, the Doral-based brewery is planning a major expansion of its operations and taproom, more than doubling its footprint. According to owner Eddie Leon, the brewery will now have a total of 21,000 square feet of space…
Here we go again — another New Year coming and more resolutions to make. Do you want to work out more? Stop smoking? Spend less money? If getting your finances together is on your agenda for 2016, why wait? Instead of blowing a wad of cash on New Year’s Eve…
As we wind down 2015, it’s time to take a look in the rear-view mirror before we turn to the new year and all its possibilities. This past year, we’ve eaten a lot of food and tried a lot of restaurants in Miami. With our culinary scene doing nothing but…
Another New Year’s Eve is over and all you have to show for it is a dull, throbbing pain in your skull and a wallet devoid of cash. Sure, the night, fueled by champagne and dancing was great, but what you really need right now is a gallon of coffee…
New Year’s Eve, the big annual celebration fueled by champagne and resolutions, is this week. However, what’s even more important is the major refuel known as New Year’s Day brunch. Many people celebrate the annual brunch with family and friends, hosting a celebration at home filled with good vibes and…
Michelle Bernstein has quite the year. In 2015, Bernstein has seen positive reviews come in for her Seagrape at the Thompson Miami Beach hotel, which opened in November 2014 and reopened her eponymous Michy’s as Cena by Michy. The chef, who admits she has emerged from what appeared to be a…
There are many items that I still want even after getting a mixer for Christmas, and a portable induction burner with its own carrying case is one of them. Celebrity chef Ming Tasi ensures me that my home — and life — is not complete without one. The chef is…
It’s Christmas Day. By now you’ve drank all the egg nog, opened your gifts from Santa, and spent enough time with the family to start going nuts. The day after Christmas means trips to the mall to return the stuff that didn’t fit, but it’s also a good time to…
Though everyone celebrates New Year’s Eve, the evening that transitions the old year into the new doesn’t have to mean a wild night at the clubs or a tuxedo-clad formal. Sometimes, you just want to bring in the new with a fantastic dinner with friends or share a bottle of…
Miami’s museum scene is growing. Once the home to a scant few, South Florida now has such diverse offerings as Villa Vizcaya, the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), and the Miami Children’s Museum. But that’s not enough. Prepare yourself for a place with a unique central theme — the hamburger. Its…
Apeiro Kitchen & Bar opened this past October in Midtown Miami, bringing one of Delray Beach’s most popular restaurants south. The eatery, named for the Latin word for infinity, offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu by South Florida restaurateur Burt Rapoport and executive chef/partner David Blonsky, featuring cuisine from the coasts of…
Miami is a city that has its fair share of crime and n’er do wells. To counter that, it’s a town filled with excess wealth and glamorous people. That melding of extreme ups and downs is what makes Miami so damn fascinating. OUr culinary scene is a reflection of our…
