MIAbites and Food Rescue US Miami continue to support and fund our local restaurants and chefs to prepare and provide free meals to local residents, homeless, healthcare workers, and food insecure individuals and families.
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Read MoreNovember begins a new month of Free Meals from Food Rescue US at participating restaurants including Chef Creole Little Haiti on Saturdays, Rosies at Copper Door B&B in Overtown on Mondays, Kush by Stephens in Hialeah on Tuesdays, and Big Mama’s BBQ on 79th in Little River on alternating Wednesdays. AND, two very special Thanksgiving Meal giveaways on Friday 11/20 at Cafe La Trova in Little Havana and on Saturday 11/21 at Clive’s Jamaican Cafe in Little Haiti.
Read MoreThe COVID crisis has certainly taken its toll on our economy and none are more impacted than the restaurant and bar community, with closures, curfews, restrictions, and low tourism. Miami Beach real estate broker Howard Chase and his wife, Liliana Chase, wanted to bring traditional BBQ to Miami and felt the timing and location with plenty of outside dining worked regardless of the crisis.
Read MoreBy Popular Demand: As part of the Food Rescue US Miami Community Kitchen program , Stanzione87 will be providing free pizzas to those in need at their location on 87 SW8th St/Brickell City Centre on Tuesday 10/27 to furloughed, laid off, unemployed hospitality employees, local charities and anyone in need of a meal for themselves or their family.
Read MoreMIAbites loves when fellow food bloggers share their visits to fun and favorite places, and Eleanor Hoh (aka Wokstar) recently visited Society BBQ in the Citadel Food Hall.
Read MoreI first met Lisa Merkle of Box Greens in NYC at a Food Tank conference. We were both there to learn about food justice, food waste impact on climate and healthy food practices.
Read MoreThere’s something so warm and comforting about a big plate of Thai food, maybe it’s the spices or just how filling it always seems to be. Miami might not be known specifically for its Thai restaurants, but there are tons of great options to be found all over the city. If you’re craving Thai this weekend, we’ve got a list for you!
Read MoreIt’s back! The annual, month-long celebration of all things burgers — better known as National Burger Month — is upon us. To celebrate, Pinch Kitchen has once again teamed up with some of their Miami media and blogger friends, and has even added some chef friends into the mix this year, to develop their own take on the Pinch Burger.
Read MoreWelcome to MIAbites Guest Contributor, Alejandro Fertitta, of MunchMiami.com, a local food blog focused on gluten free dining options. Today’s feature is on everyone’s favorite, PIZZA…and his discovery of gluten free pizza. Thank you for sharing this important find!
To say we’re partial to Italian cuisine would be a bit of an understatement… especially when gluten free Italian options are few and far between. That’s why we’re always grateful when we find places like Ironside Kitchen Pizza & Coffee. Named after the Ironside District situated in the historic Little River Industrial District, Ironside Kitchen prides itself on its authenticity and quality of the foods they serve their customers.
Read MorePinch Kitchen located on border of Little River and Miami Shores has been a long time favorite of the MIAbites team. From their weekly brunch to their Oktoberfest menu, we’ve spent our fair share of time at the cozy neighborhood spot. Even though we don’t need another reason to obsess over the Pinch duo, John Gallo and Rene Reyes, they’ve gone ahead and given us one. Pinch has added a Happy Hour and a once a week Jazzy Ladies Night to the menu.
Read MoreMiami is about to get its first Artisanal Cookie Shop thanks to Cindy Kruse and her cookie concept, Cindy Lou’s Cookies. In her words, “veggies might nourish the body, but cookies nourish the soul.” I couldn’t agree more! These cookies weigh a crazy five ounces each and are fresh baked daily. Cindy has been renting kitchen space on South Beach but is finally moving into her own space in Little River by the end of this year.
Not only will she be able to have her own space to crank out cookies that she’s hand delivering all over Miami by herself, but she’s hoping to one day open it to the public so everyone can have their cookie craving satisfied in an instant.
In the meantime you can enjoy her cookies at spots like Panther Coffee, Jimmy’z Kitchen, Vice City Bean, and Rail 71 Café. It wasn’t always about cookies though – Cindy has made her mark in famous kitchens all over the country while working under Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Charlie Trotter, Charlie Palmer and Jean Georges Vongerichten. She’s even made desserts for the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Upon her arrival in Miami she was the Executive Pastry Chef at the Fontainebleau on Miami Beach until they closed for renovations where she then oversaw dessert production at Barton G. for two years. As much as she loved all those experiences, she says making her cookies has always been her dream.
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