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MAPP and A Fine Line film are coming to Miami Tuesday April 2nd.

MAPP (Mentorship, Advocacy, Purpose and the Power of women) is the non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women in the culinary and hospitality industry. On Tuesday, April 2 the organization will be in Miami for the red-carpet premiere of filmmaker Joanna James’ exploration and celebration of women in the culinary industry in the 2017 award-winning film, A Fine Line. GET TICKETS HERE

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Chef Karla Hoyos: Celebrating International Women's Month

March is International Woman’s Month with Friday March 8th International Women’s Day and MIAbites is honored to be able to feature Miami’s own humanitarian and chef Karla Hoyos.

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Chef Daniel Roy: a culinary career worth noting

I first met Chef Daniel Roy in the tiny kitchen of the Jim & Neesie restaurant and bar in the Generator Hotel. Although I had been to the restaurant a couple of times and reveled in the Airplane Chicken and Cacio d Pepe.

With over 12 years of culinary experience in several of Miami’s most revered kitchens, Miami-native Chef Daniel Roy now brings his expertise to the h.wood Group’s first East Coast outpost, Delilah Miami.

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Ocean Social: Reimagined by Chef Tristen Epps

Sitting oceanfront with stunning views of the beach and the Atlantic sits Ocean Social by Tristen Epps. Malibu Farm occupied the space until closing during Covid and the space reopened as Ocean Social in late 2021.

Over the summer, Chef Tristen Epps had been selected to helm the restaurant and elevate it into a coveted dining destination. And now he can add a James Beard Foundation nod as semifinalist for Best Chef-South.

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MaryGold's Florida Brasserie: A welcome return for Chef Brad Kilgore

As the Miami food and beverage scene continues to evolve, with new additions of sleek, stunning, and very pricey restaurants, it becomes even more important to celebrate the accomplishments of the local Miami chefs. Bradley Kilgore is one of those top chefs, a James Beard Finalist, and one of Food & Wine Magazines Top Chefs.

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Profile: John Riccardo, Food and Beverage Director at The Fontainebleau

On a Friday afternoon, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Fontainebleau’s Executive Director of Food and Beverage, John Riccardo. Seated comfortably in the newly redesigned Bleau Bar( at the approximate cost of $6.0 million), we chatted all things food, wine and spirits with a little tossed in about the current state of hospitality, Frank Sinatra and local politics.

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UPDATE: MIAbites and Food Rescue US. South Florida

We will continue to post unique and newsworthy articles about our food-driven community, chef profiles, reviews, and upcoming events, but have added focus and support for our partner nonprofit, Food Rescue US. South Florida.

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Saturday Sweets: Jenny Hales of Grateful Hospitality

As the very outdated saying goes, “Behind every great man is a great woman”, or some version of that, yet, Chef Richard Hales( Grateful Hospitality, Blackbrick Chinese, Sakaya Kitchen, Bird & Bone, Society BBQ, Din Ssäm a Go-Go) would be the first to say that his wife, Jenny, has been his rock through the many ups and downs.

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Sushi ERIKA: Carrying on the Family tradition

When Japanese Market and Sushi Deli closed in 2017, fans of the freshly made sushi at the tiny spot in the back of the market were sad and disappointed, but when the owner and master sushi chef, Michio Kushi suddenly passed away, it was a final devastating blow to the many loyal patrons. I admit to having never made it to Japanese Market and so was excited to hear of its continuing legacy through the hands of Michio’s daughter, Erika at Sushi Erika.

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Profile: Chef Paul Aceto- Private Chef to Celebrities

First of all, we are NOT celebrities. But last March, a group of us set sail for a “three-hour tour”. Actually it was a full day excursion around the Miami waters aboard a 77 ft Azimut yacht called the Carpe Diem and included plenty of champagne, appetizers and a gourmet dinner prepared with excellent deftness in a tiny galley kitchen on board by private chef, Paul Aceto.

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