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.
Read MoreRosemary’s, the beloved West Village Italian neighborhood restaurant from New York City opened in the heart of Wynwood (322 NW 25th Street) on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The brainchild of Casa Nela hospitality group founder/owner Carlos Suarez, Rosemary’s Miami (named after Suarez’s mother) is a bit of a homecoming for the Cuban-English restaurateur.
Read MoreCollins Ave in Mid Beach is a unique and complicated location on Miami Beach. Anchored by everything from the luxury Faena Hotel to the Holiday Inn all within 10 blocks, dining options have always been limited.
But the neighborhood is changing with the ongoing construction of the Aman, the planned Cipriani Club and Residences and now on the beach, the newly reimagined, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse upscale dining destination adjacent to the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club.
Read MoreMacchialina has been one of the few independently owned, non-hotel restaurants to survive on Miami Beach…and still in its original location at 820 Alton Road. Miami Beach.
Read MoreAlways a coveted Thursday night reservation, Macchialina, is extending its incredibly popular $10 Pasta Thursday promotion to a weeklong celebration of Summer and to thank the loyal locals for supporting them all year. Starting TODAY, Monday July 8th through Thursday July 11th, guests will be able to enjoy a selection of $10 pasta dishes.
Read MoreNorth Beach has of late become an alternative dining and entertainment destination to the craziness of South Beach. And now, Capri New Style Italian has recently opened on Normandy Isle on the corner that used to house Gol’s Soccer themed restaurant.
Read MoreIn a city where restaurants open and shutter at what often seems like a moment’s notice, it’s always exciting and well worth celebrating when a milestone such as a decade is reached. Scarpetta by Scott Conant has officially been open for 10 years.
Read MoreAfter Hurricane Irma, Chef Michael Pirolo took to social media to update us on his reopening of Miami Beach favorite, Macchialina. Fortunate to regain power quickly, once he was able to obtain fresh eggs, he began by offering $10 pasta every night knowing that for many this was the only hot meal they could get.
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Food halls are all the rage these days. Here at MIAbites, we’re not complaining. We love being able to head to one spot and have a little bit of everything at once in a casual setting.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Hurricane Irma rocked everyone’s world. Everyone, restaurants included, are still trying to get back to normal. The team behind Macchialina was up and running as early as post-Irma Wednesday with a disclaimer that as soon as they found fresh eggs, there would be fresh pasta.
Read MoreMiami Spice is jumping on the brunch bandwagon. This year for the first time, several Miami Spice participating restaurants will be featuring $23 3-course brunch menus. Brunch seems to be everyone’s favorite meal and how can you blame us - food and day drinking? Sounds like a winning combination!
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