For 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 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 MoreLocated on the historic Española Way in Miami Beach, The Drexel is housed in the beautifully preserved 1920s Casa Matanza building, (home of the Esmé Hotel) a setting that immediately grounds the restaurant in both history and charm.
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 MoreLocated on the historic Española Way in Miami Beach, The Drexel is housed in the beautifully preserved 1920s Casa Matanza building, (home of the Esmé Hotel) a setting that immediately grounds the restaurant in both history and charm.
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 MoreThe South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by CapitalOne is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and the 4-day event is hosting over 105 different culinary, wine, spirits and food culture events including Signature events like the Goya Foods Grand Tasting Village, Mikes Amazing Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, and a Drag Brunch with Antoni Porowski and Ana Navarro.
Read MoreWhile there are plenty of dining options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, if you prefer a cozy celebration at home or need a thoughtful gift for your host, there are excellent local options to make your holiday special. Consider ordering a festive take-out meal or picking up a unique treat from a neighborhood shop to share the spirit of the season.
Read MoreIt’s HERE! 75,000 people have begun to descend on Miami and Miami Beach for Miami Art Week and Art Basel beginning December 1-7. Now is the time to plan ahead your art show travels( be prepared, traffic and Uber surge pricing) and dining options , as Miami and Miami Beach has some of the most creative and diverse dining experiences in the country.
Read MoreFor over a decade, Semilla, located at 1328–1330 Alton Road, has been quietly defining what it means to be a true neighborhood treasure. Opened 12 years ago by Chef/Owner Frederic Joulin, this French gastro pub delivers a refined yet unpretentious dining experience where technique, authenticity and heart converge.
Read MoreNorth Beach on Miami Beach has always been the mostly residential antithesis to South Beach.
It is here in Normandy Isles that Silver Lake Bistro opened in 2018 with Chef Benoit Rablat at its helm at 1211 71st Street and immediately became a local favorite for its French inspired new American cuisine.
BUT did you know that Silver Lake has a partner Cabaret named La Poubelle?
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 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 MoreCleo, the newly reopened Eastern Mediterranean restaurant at the iconic Balfour in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth enclave (https://www.miabites.com/home/preserving-art-deco-cleo-restaurant-on-ocean-drive?rq=cleo) , invites food lovers to embark on a culinary journey through Old World cooking with the Cleo Mezze Masterclass Series.
Read MoreMiami Spice, Miami’s favorite 2-month special prix fix dining initiative presented by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau begins August 1- September 30.
https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months
Over 300 restaurants offer 3 course menus for lunch and brunch at $35 or dinner at $45 or $60 per person.
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