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Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Nicole Lopez-Alvar is the food editor of Miami New Times, a position she has been honored to take on since December 2023. Prior to her work at Miami New Times, she was a digital journalist covering breaking news, restaurants, arts, and culture at WPLG Local 10 News and WSVN 7 News. When she’s not writing about restaurants and chefs for her day job, Nicole can be found blogging about food on her personal Instagram account. Nicole received a BS in communications from the University of Miami, where she studied broadcast journalism. Readers might have seen her on the 23rd season of ABC’s The Bachelor and the sixth season of Bachelor in Paradise.

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Former Mila Chef Opens Mediterranean-Asian Restaurant in Coral Gables

By Ayi Santos and OthersApril 8, 2024

Replacing the much-loved Orno, Collab’s chef Nicolas Mazier aims to redefine Thesis Hotel’s new restaurant with Mediterranean-meets-Asian cuisine.

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Chef Niven Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen Is Opening in Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 5, 2024

Popular Indian restaurant Ghee Indian Kitchen will be opening a location in Wynwood this fall.

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Prime Fish Closes After a Decade in Miami Beach, Motek to Move in

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 5, 2024

Iconic seafood restaurant Prime Fish has closed in Miami Beach and will become Motek Mediterranean restaurant.

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Authentic Turkish Restaurant Sumak Opens in Miami Beach

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 5, 2024

Sumak in Normandy Isles serves authentic Turkish cuisine and creative Turkish cocktails with a spicy twist.

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8 Best Pizzas in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 4, 2024

Move over, New York City and Chicago – Miami is now a pizza town.

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Japanese Fusion Restaurant Osumi Opens in Coral Gables

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 3, 2024

Osumi opened on Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables with high-end interior decor, Asian-inspired craft cocktails, and Latin-Japanese fusion dishes.

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These Miami Chefs and Bakers Are 2024 James Beard Award Finalists

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 3, 2024

The James Beard Foundation is narrowing down selections as the awards show rapidly approaches and three local chefs and bakers are still in the running.

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This Little Havana Bar Is the Fifth Best Bar in America

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 2, 2024

Little Havana’s Cafe La Trova has been recognized for its retro atmosphere that transports you to 1950s Havana, its mojitos and daiquiris, and dishes by award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein.

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Maty’s in Miami Named One of the Best Restaurants in the U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 2, 2024

The dishes prepared by Valerie Chang at her restaurant Maty’s have won over the hearts and tastebuds of critics and judges across the country.

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Australian Designer Opens Eco-Friendly Vegetarian Restaurant in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 2, 2024

Miami’s Upper Eastside just got its first elevated vegetarian restaurant, which blends creativity, sustainability, and Latin flavors.

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Miami Restaurants That Opened and Closed March 2024

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 1, 2024

In March, more than ten restaurants opened in Miami, including Kyu in Wynwood, Sereia in Coconut Grove, Jarana in Aventura, and Yann Couvreur Café in Wynwood

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Key West-Inspired Rooftop Bar the Key to Open in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarApril 1, 2024

At the Key, Florida Keys-inspired cocktails cost $12, and you can order bites from the food hall downstairs that will be delivered directly to your table on the rooftop.

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Knaus Berry Farm Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Is Here

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 29, 2024

Our love for this collab is out of cone-trol: Knaus Berry Farm has teamed up with Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream to create cinnamon roll ice cream.

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Argentinian Beef and Fresh Buns: La Birra Bar Is Opening in Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 29, 2024

La Birra Bar makes one of the best burgers in Miami, and now it’s opening a new location in Wynwood.

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One of the Best Asian Markets in Miami Just Opened in Coral Gables

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 28, 2024

If you’re a fan of rare snacks, Asian-flavored Lays chips, and limited-edition Oreo cookies from Japan, then Hanna & Tiger Asian Mart will be your new go-to shop for your snack fix.

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Best New Food and Bars at Miami Marlins LoanDepot Park

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 28, 2024

The ballpark food lineup at LoanDepot Park might be better than ever this year, and New Times got an exclusive preview.

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The Salty Donut Opens in Coconut Grove

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 28, 2024

Miami’s first artisanal doughnut shop, the Salty, opened its third Miami location in Coconut Grove on Saturday, March 23, with one in Aventura coming soon.

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It Might Be the End of an Era for Duffy’s Tavern in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 27, 2024

Longtime regulars of Duffy’s Tavern in Miami are devastated after the sports bar and grill announced it was up for sale.

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Cocktail Lounges, Dives, and Breweries: The 100 Best Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 27, 2024

From craft cocktail bars and sports bars to romantic lounges and classic dives, we present Miami’s top 100 bars.

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Salad Chain Sweetgreen Has Officially Arrived in Aventura

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 26, 2024

Popular farm-to-table salad chain Sweetgreen has officially opened its doors in Aventura for the first time.

Miami-Based Raccoon Who Paints Wins 2024 Cadbury Bunny Contest

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 26, 2024

Miami has a new celebrity in town – no, it’s not a Kardashian or a Beckham – it’s a raccoon named Louie, and he just won a national contest so large that he may outshine them all.

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Renowned French Pastry Chef Yann Couvreur Opens Café in Wynwood

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarMarch 26, 2024

French pastry chef Yann Couvreur brings his art to Wynwood with his namesake café and restaurant.

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