Miami is a city by many names - Magic City, the 305, MIA, the list goes on. Amongst its nicknames, there are idiosyncrasies that belong to this beach town realized by just about everyone - from the common tourist to the born-and-raised rarity. After the amiable weather (discounting the past few weeks, that is), Miami’s transiency is a characteristic that contributes subliminally to this city’s overall culture.
Read MorePeruvian cuisine is constantly on the move and keeping our appetites on edge. At Divino Ceviche, Chef Christian Encalada is inspired by the Nikkei movement of Peruvian-Japanese to create dishes beyond the expected Peruvian menu.
Read MoreStarting June 4th, the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables will be launching the first-ever Coral Gables Culinary Month. An expansion of the BID’s signature dining promotion Coral Gables Restaurant Week, Culinary Month promises 30 days of exclusive, interactive and mouthwatering events, promotions, special menus, chef demonstrations and more.
Read MoreIt’s the first week of June and that’s means it’s Negroni Week! Negroni Week is presented by Imbibe Magazine and Campari and was launched in 2013 as a celebration of one of the world’s great cocktails and an effort to raise money for charities around the world.
Read MoreEver have one of those moments where you're craving something sweet but you're out of the goods? We've all been there. This week's Saturday Sweets is all about satisfying those cravings quickly (under 3 minutes) using stuff you're most likely to find in your pantry on a regular basis.
Read MoreIt feels like every day is another silly food holiday, but for some reason that doesn’t spot us from taking part in enjoying them every once in a while. June 1st is National Donut Day, so in preparation we’ve got a few donut shops in and around Miami you should check out this week, including one very new spot, and an event featuring donuts by some of the best in the biz.
Read MoreMay 25th is National Wine Day and in honor of the day that has us immediately craving a glass (okay, fine — a bottle), I’m going to finally share some of the magical time I had in Paso Robles a few weeks ago as I explored central California’s most incredible wine making town.
Read MoreMove over Willy Wonka, Miami’s got its own chocolate factory opening today! Exquisito Fine Chocolates is officially open in Little Havana, three years after Carolina Quijano left her corporate job in New York.
Read MoreWe’re halfway through National Burger Month, and we haven’t eaten nearly as many burgers as we feel we should have by now. In honor of the fun food holiday, we’re going to share with you some of the best burgers in Miami according to the MIAbites team.
Read MoreWhen the Broken Shaker first opened in 2012 in The Freehand on Miami Beach with its mismatched outdoor furniture and funky poolside setting, it brought creative cocktails with a new vibe to the mostly residential and boring Mid-Beach.
Read MoreSpring is easily one of my favorite times of the year (probably because I’m a May baby and bias), and with flowers blooming, it’s the perfect time to make a flower pot bouquet — but out of cupcakes! It’s also a great idea for a DIY wedding or baby shower or "Any Day" gift idea.
Read MoreThis Monday at 9pm many of Miami’s dessert lovers (including me!) will be tuned into the premiere of Food Network’s Best Baker in America. The second season of the competition style show features one of our favorite pastry chefs in town — Max Santiago.
Read MoreBrunch just got a lot healthier. In addition to the many “all you can eat” brunch buffets in Miami, new hip spot, Planta in the South of Fifth neighborhood now offers a Saturday and Sunday plant-based a la carte brunch that includes creative versions of traditional brunch favorites in addition to favorite items on the regular Planta menu.
Read MoreSaturday Sweets is typically about where you can find the best desserts in Miami, but this week it’s all about where you can learn to make the best desserts in town. South Florida biggest cake and candy trade show is back – SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo.
Read MoreSpring is here, but that also means the end of one of our favorite seasons in Miami — Knaus Berry Farm season. The delicious farm in Homestead is only open from the end of October to the middle of April, so grab those buns while you can.
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