I 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.
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What started off as a modest idea as a shared passion between two friends to eliminate food waste led to the creation of Sustainable Supperclub.
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Where to find fresh sushi is a popular conversation among Miamians. While a number of places offer sushi on their menu, it is not the main focus and many times the sushi is “tricked out” with sauces and decorative items that may diminish the raw fish.
Not so, at new Wabi Sabi by Shuji in Upper Biscayne/ MiMo area on NE 79th St.
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The wildly diverse ecosystems of the Florida Keys can perhaps best be discovered in hidden gardens, tucked off main roads and the Overseas Highway throughout the 125-mile-long island chain. While visiting Key West, I was looking for a salt farm but instead stumbled upon Tammy Germain’s microgreen farm, Florida Keys Garden.
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Check out our NBC6 segment, “Women Making a Difference” about our Food Rescue at The Fontainebleau that was delivered to Lotus House Shelter for Women & Children.
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Having been born and raised in Miami, most people find it incredible that the first time I ever visited the Everglades was only a couple of years ago - at the ripe age of twenty-three. It took me until then to venture out to our city’s closest national park - a gorgeous World Heritage site that protects a unique ecosystem full of wetland creatures.
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Spring is almost here and with the change of season comes the change of one of our guilty pleasures — Food Network baking shows. On Monday, March 18th at pm the Spring Baking Championship makes its debut.
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Over the last few years, Little Havana has become a popular spot for more than just playing dominoes in the park. Thanks to the return of Ball & Chain in 2014, nightlife is back on Calle Ocho and Zack Bush is one of the guys to thank for it.
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New year, same dessert lover. The first Saturday Sweets of the year is here and we’re chatting with some of the sweetest people in Miami (the ones who make our sugar filled dreams come true) about what they think will be the biggest dessert trends of 2019. Here’s what you should be on the lookout for according to Miami’s pastry chefs.
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Bravo’s “Top Chef” heads to the state of Kentucky for season 16, kicking off with two weeks of supersized premieres beginning Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 pm. This season, 15 new talented chefs from cities big and small across the U.S. will compete for the sought-after title amid the unique culinary scenes in Louisville, Lexington and Lake Cumberland, before heading abroad for an epic finale showdown in Macau, China.
One of the chefs is from our own backyard. Chef Pablo Lamon is the Chef de Cuisine at 27 Restaurant at The Freehand on Miami Beach.
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With another new year inching closer, we often prioritize our health and diet as the first thing to address. Gym memberships have “New Year, New You” specials and everyone goes on diets and tries new things. Veganism is on the rise and for good reasons. Continue reading for contest to win a copy of Vegan Challenge by Lisa Montgomery.
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As Culinary Captain for next Wednesday November 7th 21st Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event, Chef Richard Hales will be joined at the Paradise Plaza Event Space in the Design District by more than 15 local chefs who have donated food and their time in support of The March of Dimes, the non-profit organization that works on funding research for the prevention of birth defects.
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Just as quickly as it came, South Beach Seafood Festival is over. This past weekend thousands of guests took over 5 blocks of South Beach’s sand to feast on seafood and to drink plenty of cocktails.
This year Finlandia Vodka brought out some of Miami’s best bartenders to show off a little of their flair and cocktail making skills. Before the festival we sat down with each of the featured bartenders to learn a little more about them, but this time we’re recapping the event with Alex Alfonso, Beverage Development Specialist and Mixologist for Breakthru Beverage.
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Downtown Miami is making a comeback, especially when it comes to cool spots to stop in and grab a drink. Earlier this year we saw the opening of spots like Mama Tried and Lost Boy Dry Goods. Now there’s a newcomer to the scene, and dare we say — it’s our favorite. If you haven’t made it to Jaguar Sun yet, then you need to add it to your plans immediately.
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South Beach Seafood Festival was this past weekend. It was the 6th year of the festival celebrating all things seafood. On the sands of South Beach’s Lummus Park, feasted on seafood dishes from several restaurants around Miami. But best of all — the cocktails were included in the price of the ticket! This year Finlandia vodka brought out some of Miami’s best bartenders to show off a little of their flair and cocktail making skills.
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South Beach Seafood Festival was this past weekend! It was the 6th year of the festival celebrating all things seafood. On the sands of South Beach’s Lummus Park, we feasted on seafood dishes from several restaurants around Miami. But best of all — the cocktails were included in the price of the ticket! This year Finlandia vodka brought out some of Miami’s best bartenders to show off a little of their flair and cocktail making skills.
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South Beach Seafood Festival is just a few weeks away! It’s the 6th year of the festival celebrating all things seafood. On the sands of South Beach’s Lummus Park, get ready to feast on seafood dishes from several restaurants around Miami. But best of all — the cocktails included in the price of the ticket! This year Finlandia vodka will be bringing out some of Miami’s best bartenders to show off a little of their flair and cocktail making skills.
We’re sitting down with each of the featured bartenders to learn a little more about them and what we can expect to find them making at South Beach Seafood Festival 2018. This week it’s Damon Roseberry!
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South Beach Seafood Festival is just a few weeks away! It’s the 6th year of the festival celebrating all things seafood. On the sands of South Beach’s Lummus Park, get ready to feast on seafood dishes from several restaurants around Miami. But best of all — the cocktails included in the price of the ticket! This year Finlandia vodka will be bringing out some of Miami’s best bartenders to show off a little of their flair and cocktail making skills.
We’re sitting down with each of the featured bartenders to learn a little more about them and what we can expect to find them making at South Beach Seafood Festival 2018.
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