I was shocked to find out that someone at headquarters was actually paying attention to my silly rant on behalf of blondes everywhere, with regards to Starbucks’ new “light bodied blend.” My editor received an email with my name on it that very day, proclaiming “we chose the name Blonde…
Banana & Leaf is a no-frills sushi place offering basic rolls at insanely cheap prices. This is a great new spot for downtowners in need of a quick raw fish fix, and it’s by the same crew behind Little Lotus, experts at making a restaurant something out of nothing (if…
We all know that Sam Gorenstein recently left his position at BLT Steak at The Betsy Hotel, to join forces with Michael Schwartz at The Raleigh, but the question remained until recently: who would take over the kitchen after his departure? After all, it can be a little tricky to…
Let’s say you live in one of those incredibly wealthy enclaves on Star Island, or own the penthouse somewhere south of Fifth, or wake up to the pretty water view right outside your Coral Gables mansion. Your kids go to private school, travel all over the world with you and…
Okay, so you’re unwilling to don a blue wig, feathers or leather, and have zero desire to party big on Halloween. And you’re too old to trick or treat. What to do on Monday? Take advantage of the Halloween-themed menu specials at restaurants with other foodies who get more excited…
We know she has sweet and salty sides, which is why her desserts are always such a delight. Even for food aficionados who embrace savory, saving room at Michael’s Genuine for executive pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith’s creations is of paramount importance. We were treated to a tasting menu last night…
So, I don’t particularly care for the word slut, but seriously ladies, most of the stuff you are wearing as a “costume” is really just naughty lingerie meant for the bedroom. In fact, Halloween in Miami is really more of a porn convention, where holiday creativity is willingly replaced with…
Sunday marked the beginning of brunch service at Symcha’s, featuring a breakfast buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The food was most definitely tasty, but expensive ($45). The best part is that daytime service truly makes use of their pretty patio. Owners Symcha Zylberman and Anna Ezratti want you…
Every major news source has been regurgitating the news of Starbucks’ new Blonde roast all week long; from the Miami Herald to the Huff Post’s Food Blog, to USA Today, the AP writeup has been amazingly prolific regarding Starbucks “going blonde.”Here’s the issue: I actually am a blonde courtesy of DNA,…
Once upon a time, Manny’s Steaks became Chophouse Miami, but nothing really changed all that much — big hunks of meat, creamed spinach, and the expected steak-house vibe (leather banquettes, dark wood, white tablecloths topped with black napkins). Now the downtown stalwart is reinventing its image with an overhaul of…
For downtowners in search of a lunch deal, Zuma has just launched a prix-fixe menu in addition to their current á la carte offerings. The “business lunch option” will run you $24, and includes two starters and a choice of one entree from a selection of three regular items. You’ll…
Pasta Folie’s is bringing their line-up of “extravagant pastas” to Midtown with the first stateside location opening just south of fellow fast-casuals Muscle Maker Grill, Sweet Pointe Bakery and 100 Montaditos (3252 Buena Vista Avenue, Suite 118). Given that it adds to the ever-expanding food court effect in the area,…
This past Saturday night marked the return of the Full Moon Party to SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton, although sadly, weather conditions were uncooperative (cloud cover and rain made those telescopes a bit useless). Nevertheless, party goers turned out in full force to sample the newest menu bites of recently hired chef de…
There seems to be an abundance of wine pairing dinners happening both on and off the beach, providing a glorious opportunity to do a little high-end boozing. Sure, these prix-fixe gatherings can get a little expensive, but since the executive chefs themselves are custom designing the tastings, it’s the ultimate…
Pied a Terre at the Cadet Hotel has been left without an executive chef since the quick departure of Andrew Balick this past summer, who recently re-appeared at DiLido Beach Club at SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton. Since then, owner, Dr. Vilma Biaggi has been curating a line-up of visiting chefs to helm…
Well-rounded eaters will embrace a crusty corn dog just as happily as a slice of seared foie gras, and I absolutely fit within these parameters. In fact, what kind of food writer wouldn’t appreciate the glory of greasy fries covered in chili and cheese just as much as a three-star…
Executive chef Bernd Schmitt recently joined SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton as the voice behind the hotel’s entire culinary enterprise — from in-room dining to the banquet program, to Bistro One LR, DiLido Beach Club, and the Lapidus Lounge.We sat down with Chef Schmitt to find out what his plans are for future…
Jacques Ardisson quietly opened LouLou Le Petit Bistro this past spring, replacing the longstanding Indochine Asian Bistro with a restaurant closer to his familial French roots. At the helm was executive chef Nuno Grullon, who without any formal culinary training turned out a sincerely divine foie gras terrine. On the…
The proliferation of bakeries in Midtown seems out of place, particularly if you actually live in Midtown (which I do) because everyone here seems to work out so much (I gave up on our gym, the machines are always taken). Yet, in this tiny five block radius there is Sweet…
We previously tweeted with Executive Chef Michael Bloise of Sushi Samba Dromo about his departure from American Noodle Bar, but when we sat down with him to try out Samba’s newest menu items, called Gunkan sushi (which translates to “battleship” in Japanese), we just had to ask what it was…
South Beach newcomer Yardbird has us all thinking of fried chicken, bourbon, and biscuits. We gave you a brief preview of the food and a glimpse inside the opening party madness, but what you may not know is that they also cultivated an extremely user-friendly wine list. Offerings are separated…
Pubbelly’s neighborhood takeover officially begins this week, with the opening of their sushi offshoot right next door to its’ predecessor. We told you all about local artist, Erni Vales, responsible for Pubbelly Sushi’s Japanese anime-inspired murals, and gave you a few hints on the menu. But here’s our first look…
