When it comes to 1960’s retro, there are two classic styles to choose from: space-age atomic and tiki-cool. The Continental, which opened about two weeks ago, goes with the latter. The restaurant, located in the new Aloft Hotel at 2360 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach, is almost like walking into…
Starbucks’ evening store concept is coming to the Surfside coffee shop – bringing a menu of beer, wine, and small plates along with it. According to CNN Money, the chain is ramping up locations, adding Brooklyn, Denver, Orlando, and Miami to its growing list of cities where beer and wine…
Golden Fig might have opened in the former OTC space by OTC’s former restaurateur Michael Sullivan, but it quickly held its own, thanks to executive chef Tomas Prado, who gave the restaurant its own unique identity by serving fresh from the farm, Florida-inspired fare. Prado, whose resumé includes heavy hitters…
For years, now, Miami has has a love affair with Ms. Cheezious, the sexy little food truck that offers delicious, gooey gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Now, it seems as though the rest of the country has caught on. The Daily Meal recently released its 101 Best Food Trucks in America…
For most home brewers and beer enthusiasts, having access to a professional brewery’s equipment and expertise is a dream come true. For Dave Butler, that fantasy became a reality when he was invited to brew his mojito cream ale at Concrete Beach Brewery alongside lead brewer Chris McGrath. Butler,a Coral…
Happy Friday! This weekend there’s a lot of fun things to do. Of course, Miami Spice continues offering their $23 lunches and $39 dinners. If you’re looking up your culinary game, you can get tips from James Beard winner, Michelle Bernstein, then celebrate Wynwood Brewing as they turn two with…
Michael Schwartz, one of Miami’s most revered restaurateurs and James Beard-winning chef, has been named in a collective action lawsuit by former employee who claim their place of employment withheld wages, practiced illegal tip sharing, and didn’t pay overtime. In a 16 page complaint filed in United States District Court…
More and more people (including chefs) are becoming vegetarian and vegan daily. Whether for health or ethical reasons, the decision to choose a meat-free diet is easier than ever with so many stores offering exotic fresh produce and meatless alternatives to everything from chicken to cheese. Unfortunately, though most every…
Over 200 carnivores gathered at Magic City Casino last evening to have their fill of fritas at Burger Beast’s third annual Frita Showdown. The event saw seven of South Florida’s most delicious fritas go head to head in a fierce competition for bragging rights of best frita in Miami. Bongos…
Sliderz, the Miami-based slider-centricfast casual concept, opens ifs flagship restaurant the first week of September, with plans to open five more in the next few months. The first Sliderz, located at 1817 123rd St. in North Miami, will feature a menu of (what else) sliders. If you’re thinking the…
Although invented in Italy, pizza is centered in New York (sorry Chicago). Until recently, transplanted New Yorkers in Miami have either had to fly back home for a couple of slices or deal with the Miami versions that lacked the tang and oregano of a good sauce or the bite…
Wynwood Diner opens this Friday at 2601 N.W. Second Ave.,and it’s like no other diner you’ve seen. The casual eatery, which opens August 14, looks less like a typical greasy spoon and more like a cozy sanctuary you’d find in trendy country-chic hotspots like Charleston and Asheville. That’s not to…
In a calendar filled with expensive festivals and events, Burger Beast’s Frita Showdown might just be one of the best values on the Miami foodie circuit. The showdown, which goes down at 7 p.m. tonight, August 12, at Magic City Casino, is in its third year, and features a battle…
Saffron Supper Club, self-billed as “a roving pop-up dinner club exploring the food and culture of the Middle East” started out of friendship and necessity by South Florida food writers Maude Eaton and Sara Liss. According to co-founder Maude Eaton, the two women met at a media dinner about five…
Cheeseburger Baby has opened a second location in the Little River District of Little Haiti. This stripped-down version of the South Beach burger joint, favored by everyone from club kids to Anthony Bourdain and a pre-vegan Beyonce, started serving yesterday at 212 NE 79 St. The 260 square foot structure,…
Brasserie Azur, the casual sister of South Beach’s Villa Azur, is set to open in Midtown sometime this month. The brasserie-and-rotisserie concept opens in the former Mercadito space at 3252 NE 1 Ave. (adjacent to the Shops at Midtown), with a modern French bistro concept. Designed by Francois Frossard, who…
Despite changing times for Lincoln Road, one bistro remains a constant for both locals and tourists alike. Segafredo L’Originale, which opened in 2000 and brings a bit of Italian cafe life to the pedestrian mall, serves cappuccinos and cocktails to people and their coiffed canines who frequent the outdoor spot…
The weekend is coming and you’re making plans for brunch with friends. Suddenly you remember that Miami Spice, the two-month-long dining deal, is in full swing and try to find a good weekend brunch place that offers Miami Spice. Alas, upon perusal of the Miami Spice website, you’re disappointed to…
We’ve made it to another Friday. This weekend is filled with new flavors and experiences to explore. Ever have a chocolate-and-lobster infused beer or explored the world of Florida Weisses? Maybe you’ve always wanted to be on television or join a (not very) exclusive club… This weekend you can do…
Though chef Jamie DeRosa is busy working away to open Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, that doesn’t mean his first restaurant, Tongue & Cheek, is being neglected. The summer season at the ‘Cheek is in full force with Miami Spice and a collaborative dinner series featuring some of New Orleans’ best…
Since its opening less than a year ago, the Vagabond Restaurant and Bar has challenged Miami’s palates with everything from chapulines, which are spicy Mexican grasshoppers served with peanuts, to pan-seared beef hearts. Under the care of executive chef Alex Chang, the kitchen has turned out food that’s colorful, playful, and exploratory. …
Remember when you were a kid and summer meant enjoying a refreshingly cold, tart lemonade after a long, grueling day in the sun? Now that we’re adults, we can enjoy something just as thirst quenching but even better tasting — a Florida Weisse. These sour beers are a specialty of…
