IT’S HERE! The Great Miami Convention and Vistors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice two-month long Summer special dining program prix fix 3 course menus begin August 1- September 30th with lunch/brunch at $40 and dinner options at $50 or $65.
Here are our MIAbites Contributor picks:
Read MoreStep inside CHŌ Funky Asian Bistro, and you are instantly transported into a neon-lit, flavor-packed world where Asian market energy meets South Beach edge.
Located at 1209 17th Street in Miami Beach, FL 33139, right across from Trader Joe’s, CHŌ is more than just a restaurant — it is an experience.
Read MoreAs a Miami Beach resident, Abbalé Telavivian (aka Abba or Abbalé) has been our go to for fresh Israeli/ Mediterranean cuisine since first opening in March of 2021. And now a second location is open in Aventura!
Read MoreFor years, Macchialina claimed the 820 Alton Road space for their authentic Italian taverna, helmed by James Beard nominated chef, Michael Pirolo with an award-winning wine program from his sister, Jackie.
Now, the space is alive and buzzing with a cool cocktail bar with the very appropriate name for South Florida, “Stormy Monday”.
Read MoreLeonardo, Miami Beach’s new restaurant and lounge channeling the golden era of 1930s to 1950s “Speakeasy style” dining, offers an elevated Italian/American dining experience in a cozy and elegant setting with a nod to Leonardo DaVinci, complete with plush seating , whimsical art and a painted Sistine-Chapel like ceiling.
Read MoreOcean Drive has certainly had its ups and down, especially since COVID, but if Casa Canita and La Canita, the newest addition from James Beard winning chef, Michelle Bernstein is any indication, Ocean Drive as a fun destination is back.
Read More“Jarana” in Peruvian means a lively party, a celebration, a true fiesta — and that spirit is felt the moment you step inside this vibrant Peruvian restaurant. Overseeing the kitchen is Executive Chef Martha Palacios, whose culinary voice is as dynamic as the word that names the restaurant.
Read MoreThe South of Fifth neighborhood continues to shine with both old and new restaurants. One of the newest additions is Cotoletta, the four-month-old spinoff of the popular Coconut Grove restaurant.
Read MoreAs a Miami Beach resident, Abbalé Telavivian (aka Abba or Abbalé) has been our go to for fresh Israeli/ Mediterranean cuisine since first opening in March of 2021. And now a second location is open in Aventura!
Read MoreIt was Valentines Day, and we had made a reservation for Cotoletta, the two-month-old spinoff of the popular Coconut Grove restaurant in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach.
Read MoreRose Cafe, a beloved Sunny Isles cafe known for its healthy delicious Mediterranean-inspired menu of cafe fare including pastries, paninis and perfectly poured coffee just reopened last month, taking the opportunity to unveil a full bar program and dinner service, officially transforming into Rose Cafe & Restaurant. Located at 16690 Collins Avenue.
Read MoreI first met James Beard nominated chef, Timon Balloo, at his multi kitchen/multi concept Miami restaurant, Sugarcane in 2009. Back then, Midtown Miami was devoid of any personality except for Linens and Things and Marshalls. Sugarcane set the tone in Miami for creative, multi-international flavors and share plates.
Fast forward to today, and for the past few years, Chef Timon and his wife, Marissa have brought that creativity and international flavors to The Katherine in Fort Lauderdale.
Read MoreAguasal by José Andrés Group introduces a new coastal ritual to Miami Beach with the launch of La Fête Apéro Golden Hour, debuting this Thursday, October 23, at Andaz Miami Beach.
Read MoreArcano restaurant, which opened earlier this year in the heart of Coral Gables, as imagined by husband-and-wife owners Juan Diego and Nicole Canahauti, embodies a gourmet, globe-trotting jaunt through the many regions that Hispanoamérica encompasses. So much so that once a month, the restaurant hosts Noche de Raíces, a one-night-only event spotlighting a different destination, complete with music, food, and more.
Read MoreThere are only two weeks left to take advantage of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice program. In all my years of “spicing”, this week’s Miami Spice dinner at the new José Andrés Mediterranean spot, Aguasal, was one of the best.
Read MoreOn October 9th from 6:30-9;30, Sustainable Supper Club invites you to experience an evening of fall flavors set in the midst of a culinary landscape at Rosemary's Miami. The newly opened restaurant in Wynwood features seasonal Italian dishes, and fresh seafood, all inspired by the sun-drenched Mediterranean and crafted with locally sourced ingredients from their patio garden. Tickets HERE.
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