Total Wine & More opened on South Beach last week to long lines. The mega wine and spirits retailer’s newest location, at the Fifth & Alton shopping center (1139 Fifth St.), features over 14,000 spirits and wines and a growler filling station in a 19,105 square-foot space. The Maryland-based spirits…
There’s a crispness to the air and festivals abound. Glorious fall has finally come to Miami so get outside and enjoy! Whether you want to drink beer at Grovetoberfest, get your first taste of stone crabs, or score free booze, there’s an event for everyone. Weekend starts now! French 75…
Art Basel is still a few months out, but already major fashion and artistic brands are planning to be a part of the multi-day art show and its numerous satellite events. Luxury French macaron shop, Laduree, is popping up at the Chrome Hearts store in Miami’s Design District (4025 NE…
At 10:30 a.m., Coconut Grove figurehead Monty Trainer will swoop down in a helicopter on Peacock Park to deliver the very first batch of stone crabs of the 2015-2016 season. Trainor is set to deliver the claws alongside a security detail, to Coconut Grove Seafood Festival organizer Tony Albelo to…
South Beach is going to get a little boozier when Total Wine & More opens tomorrow, October 15 at the Fifth & Alton shopping center (1139 5th St., Miami Beach). The Miami Beach mega store offers 14,000 – 15,000 spirits and wines (including Schnebly’s tropical fruit wines) in a 19,105 square…
Coral Gables restaurant Piripi has hit some bumps in its short road. The restaurant opened six months ago at Village of Merrick Park. Expectations were high, mostly due to its chef, Najat Kaanache, The chef claimed a most impressive resume, including a stint at Ferran Adria’s famed El Bulli in Roses, Spain,…
For tourists who don’t venture out beyond South Beach’s trendy hotels and celebrity-studded eateries, Miami Beach can be an expensive place to eat and drink. Look beyond the city’s flash and there’s plenty of value for your food dollar. WalletHub has just ranked Miami as one of the best food…
Probably the number two tourist attraction in Miami Beach (behind the beach itself) is Gianni Versace’s mansion. The three-story villa, located at 1116 Ocean Drive, still holds fascination for all walks of life, with people stopping to take pictures in front of the opulent gates. The mansion, of course, was…
Paul Prudhomme, the chef who put Cajun cuisine on the map, died last week at the age of 75. The larger than life chef known as much for his trademark caps as his seasonings, was never formally trained as a chef, learning how to cook from watching his mother. The…
In an effort to celebrate the fall season, most chains introduce pumpkin, apple, or spice flavored desserts or beverages. Burger King, however, decided to go with a more creep-tastic offering — the Halloween Whopper. The Miami -based fast food company introduced their sandwich, which features an unlikely selling point —…
Just on the heels of Jamie DeRosa’s opening Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, comes news about his first Miami Beach restaurant. Tongue & Cheek is closing this weekend, after Sunday brunch service. According to DeRosa, the chef had the opportunity to break his lease at the current location and is seeking…
Broken Shaker’s Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi are in London, celebrating their place alongside the World’s 50 Best Bars. Two months ago, Orta and Zvi learned that their bar would be ranked on the list of World’s 50 Best Bars for a second year, but they still had to wait…
Once again, we’ve lived through another work week. With Friday comes a plethora of activity, with events and openings. As the weather cools, Miami heats up with events, openings, and parties. This weekend you can feast on Miami’s favorite snack, sample as much beer as you want, and snag a…
Miami’s restaurant scene continues to grow, but for every restaurant that opens, another concept fails. Part of the blame is simply the high cost of doing business in one of America’s fastest growing cities. Startup costs and rents can be sky high, forcing talented chefs and restaurateurs to give up…
GK Bistronomie opens this Friday, giving Wynwood one more fine dining establishment. The restaurant, located at 218 NW 25 St., will offer Peruvian cuisine with global influences by executive chef partner Rafael Perez. The chef, a native of Peru, has previously owned four restaurants in Ecuador, one of which, Zazu…
The staff, comprised mostly of friendly students from neighboring Johnson & Wales University, is on call and eager. It’s just a matter of setting the opening date. Sliderz, the slider-centric fast casual restaurant in North Miami is set to open any time now, according to owner Buzzy Sklar. “Right now, we’re…
Blue Collar and MIgnonette are two of the most successful restaurants in Miami, and chef/owner Danny Serfer is showing a little gratitude for the love shown him over the years. Of course, the chef would thank his followers with food. Serfer and his crew have decided to give back by…
The second location of Harry’s Pizzeria is about to open. Michael Schwartz’s second pizza joint, named after his son, fires up the wood-burning oven tomorrow, October 7, for business. The restaurant, located at 2996 McFarland Rd, just across the street from CocoWalk and around the corner from Panther Coffee, is…
Every town has a celebration of its home bred dishes. In West Point Iowa, there’s the sweet corn festival, and Hendersonville North Carolina marks autumn with its annual apple festival. In Miami, we celebrate that most beloved of snacks — the croquetta. On Sunday, October 11, Burger Beast’s Croquettapalooza returns…
Tomorrow, October 6, McDonald’s launches the all-day breakfast. By far the most anticipated change in the way the fast food giant does business, it will be offered at McDonald’s throughout the country. The announcement was tested in San Diego last year to rave reviews and the country-wide launch was announced…
In just a few years, the once-dreary stretch of 79th Street from Biscayne Blvd to the Causeway has turned into a mecca for independent restaurateurs who want to serve food without paying Miami Beach and Midtown rents. Peppered alongside bait shops and mechanic’s garages are good, casual places like Mina’s…
Did you feel the crisp air this morning? Are your neighbors carving pumpkins? Autumn has arrived in Miami and it’s the best time of the year. The days aren’t scorching, the nights are less humid, and the scent of pumpkin lattes fill the air. This weekend is a celebration of…
