As 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!
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Located 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.
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It 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.
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The 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.
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While 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.
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It’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.
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For 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.
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North 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?
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Aguasal 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.
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There 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.
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Cleo, 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.
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Miami 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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Much has been written about the threat to Miami’s iconic Art Deco District and buildings and neighborhoods. So, imagine my pleasure entering the newly renovated Lord Balfour Hotel (now just the Balfour) on 350 Ocean Drive to see that classic era still on display at Cleo Restaurant.
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I could make a pun about it “not being a fluke“ that it was somewhat of a déjà vu to walk into Fluke Martini and Crudo Bar and not feel the presence of many years of the Miami Beach dining institution, Macchialina.
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North 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?
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Tucked away in a small storefront at 7311 Collins Ave. on Miami Beach, Viva la Pasta has been a cherished culinary treasure creating pasta magic since opening in 1991. In 2021 partners Sebastian and Joshua took the reins, keeping its authentic Italian spirit alive.
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Now that the sun sets later, Happy Hour can be a great way to kick off a fun evening…while still enjoying the daylight hours! Grab your friends, kick up your heels and hit up some of these Happy Hours in Miami.
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