Coconut Grove is my favorite place to visit and has undergone many transitions over the years from a boho atmosphere with hookah bars to an up and coming culinary destination. So, on a recent Saturday night, my husband and I decided to visit Alma, one of the newest additions to the Grove, a creation of Sergio Chamizo and Maria Poblanco which opened this late January.
Read MoreBrickell is home to tons of amazing restaurants, many of which we think are often overlooked. Boulud Sud is easily one of our favorites that should be on everyone’s radar. It’s just over the bridge on the first floor of the JW Marriott Marquis hotel and if you aren’t a hotel guest, or within walking distance of the space during the work day, then there’s a chance you haven’t made it there yet.
Once inside you’ll discover a Mediterranean escape created by the one and only Daniel Boulud. Executive Chef Clark Bowen heads the kitchen creating delicious dishes that, pair perfectly with wines chosen by Head Sommelier Haunah Klein. It's where we want to spend every #WineWednesday.
Read MoreWho says you have to get on an airplane (or drive to Epcot) to drink around the world? DRINK Miami Hostel at the Freehand Miami Beach is back for its third year of cocktail madness this Saturday, June 2nd.
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 MoreIf you're bored in Miami, then you're just not doing it right. At any given moment there's some kind of fun place to be, thing to do, or deal to take advantage of. Here's just a few happening over the next week or so that are worth checking out.
Read MoreSteven Raichlen, Miami resident, chef, author and all-around barbecue and grilling genius made his way to Books & Books Coral Gables for a special talk promoting his new book Project Fire. I was able to sit down with the New York Times bestseller and talk to him about his projects, his life as a traveling grill master and everything else barbecue.
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 MoreIt was a typical Miami spring day as the early morning rain clouds cleared up and the sound and smell of the ocean came in through the opened windows of The Strand Bar & Grill at the Carillon Wellness Resort in North Beach Miami. I gazed outside at the blue waters and sun-tanning Miamians, mimosa in hand, waiting for our media brunch to begin.
Read MoreCinco de Mayo may have come and gone this year, but Miami diners can still enjoy authentic Mexican food at these fun spots. Don't limit your taco and tequila intake only on Cinco de Mayo, celebrate this “not a real holiday” on any day, year round.
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 MoreIt’s back! The annual, month-long celebration of all things burgers — better known as National Burger Month — is upon us. To celebrate, Pinch Kitchen has once again teamed up with some of their Miami media and blogger friends, and has even added some chef friends into the mix this year, to develop their own take on the Pinch Burger.
Read MoreJeff McInnis and Janine Booth, Chef/Partners at Stiltsville Fish Bar in Miami Beach, will serve as celebrity chefs for the annual Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue, Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center at 6:30 p.m.
Read MoreIn the quadrant between I-95 and The Dolphin, sits the Allapattah “ Healthy” District, a mixture of sparkling glass medical centers and empty warehouses and lots. On a corner of NE 20th visible with its bright green awning is Smart Bites, a small storefront café that is run by Mari Vila and features healthy soups, salads, burgers (including a Bison Burger!) wraps, sides and fresh juices.
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 MoreAt last November’s March of Dimes charity benefit, my husband was the lucky winning bidder for a day out on the high seas fishing with celebrated South Florida chef and restaurateur, Richard Hales, of Sakaya Kitchen, Blackbrick, Dim Ssäm à gogo and Bird & Bone restaurant.
Read MoreOne of our favorite things about Miami is the dining scene never gives us a chance to get bored. There's always a new chef popping up for a one-night-only dinner or an amazing menu being featured at one of the best restaurants in town, often with a charity component involved.
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