On the day before the James Beard Foundation announced its finalists for the coveted “Oscars of Culinary” James Beard Awards, four of the six South Florida semifinalists treated a small group of local journalists and food bloggers to a sample of what makes these chefs so special and recognized by this renowned culinary organization.
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Many people still think of Miami Beach as the bright lights and art deco buildings along Ocean Drive, or the luxury hotels along Collins Ave. Yes, there are many many restaurants up and down Ocean and Collins, but sometimes just a block or two off these main streets some of the best dining can be found.
Read MoreDeep within Wynwood there is a hidden spot named Crudos. For a small shop that can be easily missed at first glance, they have truly genuine and amazing food coming out of it. I went in for a fusion meal and left speechless at the attention to detail they put in every dish. Art is in the name, and this place rightfully deserves it, this is Crudos Fusion Art.
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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Sometimes in our frenzy to visit the newest and most buzzed about restaurant in Miami, we forget about the places that have stood the test of time and still offer good food, good service, a reasonably priced wine list and a civilized evening out.
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Miami has plenty of steak, seafood, Italian and New American restaurants. Even Thai and Asian fusion have many options, but for some reason, Ethiopian food has never been able to garnish enough support to survive the fickle Miami food scene.
Read MoreFood 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 MoreIf you’re driving too quickly down 8th street as you get into Brickell, there’s a good chance you’ll pass right by one of the most underrated restaurants in the area. Stanzione 87 is run by husband and wife team, Franco and Ashley Stanzione, and is home to some of the best pizza in Miami.
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There was an unseasonal chill in the Miami air, but the heaters were blazing along Lincoln Road as we took our seats along two long communal tables set up at the Café at Books and Books for this past Thursday’s James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Allen Susser’s monthly Farm to Table Dinner.
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After seven years of great success on the beach (among other places), has finally made its way to Downtown Dadeland and the Kendall crowd is in for a serious Pubbelly Sushi treat.
Read MoreBrunch is bae, and we live in a city that’s very much aware of that. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - day drinking with friends while eating breakfast foods is one of the greatest activities out there.
Read MoreCelebrity chefs coming to Miami to open restaurants is not a new concept. So, imagine our excitement when Florida’s own, Jacksonville born, Chef Jeremy Ford was crowned Bravo TV’s Season 13 Top Chef winner.
Read More1 800 Lucky was one of those openings that Miami food lovers like to talk about incessantly.
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Three years ago, Chef Jose Mendin began hosting “friends” in his kitchen at Pubbelly creating what went from an intimate dinner among friends and industry colleagues, to today's coveted Mendin & Friends affairs featuring some of the best chefs around.
Read MoreMost people in Miami have never been to Stiltsville, the historic community of houses on stilts that sit a mile off Key Biscayne in Biscayne Bay. Built in the 1930’s, Stiltsville is rumored to have hosted offshore gambling and many a scandalous celebrity party and provided much fodder for the gossip columnists.
Read MoreGet ready for some football! Home game football season is here kicking off with the University of Miami Hurricanes vs Savannah State on Saturday, September 8th, followed by the Miami Dolphins vs the Tennesee Titans on Sunday, September 9th so, Hard Rock Stadium is the place to be all weekend.
Read MoreFound hidden in the Wynwood/Midtown district is a pop-up bringing authentic Mexican fair to hungry Miami locals. La Santa Taqueria is the creation of chef Omar Montero, a Mexico City native who spent years traveling and working with some of Latin America’s and North America’s finest restaurants and hotels, including most recently The Setai, and Cantina La Veinte.
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