You have waited patiently since May, dealt with Zika Zones, survived Hurricane Matthew and now will be rewarded when stone crab season starts up on October 15th. Here are a few places to get your claws on those tasty claws.

Joe’s Stone Crab- 11 Washington Ave.  Miami Beach, FL 305 673 0365  

For over 100 years, Joe's is the institution that started it all.  Be prepared to wait as they don’t take reservations, or take your chances at lunch.  Three sizes of claws, traditional mustard dipping sauce, cole slaw and their famous fried chicken and key lime pie round out the meal.  Joe's Takeaway also next door if you want to rough it and sit in a more casual atmosphere or take it to go. 

George Stone Crab- Order ahead for delivery from My Ceviche partner, Roger Duarte’s George Stone Crab.  Reputed to be the largest provider of stone crab delivery in the country they deliver four sizes and dinners in Miami and all over the country. Shipped fresh overnight by FedEx and never frozen. Order online at http://www.georgestonecrab.com/

Welcome to new MIAbites contributor, Diana Rodriguez, who is a Cuban native with a flare for foodie finds. With a background in engineering and creative writing, Diana seeks to find the art and balance in each dish. You can follow her on Instagram at instagram.com/dmrodrigzz.

Happy Friday! Whether you are working from 9 to 5 or paving the career path to self-employment, we can always find time for a Happy Hour (somewhere). And although this scheduled period of entertainment usually involves discounts on specialty cocktails, beer and wine, we are lining up our favorites that also offer delectable bites to kick off the weekend right.

Pawn Broker in the Langford Hotel - 121 SE 1st Street. Miami, FL/ HH: M-F 5pm – 7pm

Go all the way up. This trendy rooftop bar is the newest establishment by The Pubbelly Boys and once again they have created a unique and buzzworthy spot. Try one of their twists on classic cocktails like the Daiquiri and Old Fashioned, or ask about their daily House Punch ($7). Then order something with a little more of a bite, like the Yellowtail Taquitos in ginger-sesame soy or the popular Wagyu Beef Tartare Sliders in a parmesan cream—both are two per order and just $10.

Yes, today is National Coffee Day, so whether you like your coffee as a drip, pourover, as espresso, cappuccino, latte or cold brew, Miami has many great spots to caffeinate.

In the last few years, Specialty Coffee has really taken root in Miami-Dade. There has been a marked rise in restaurants and hotels that genuinely care about their coffee programs. Not to diminish the mothership of Miami specialty coffee, Panther Coffee in Wynwood, Coconut Grove and Sunset Harbour, a small group of new roasters have moved into the 305 including Eternity Coffee Roasters, Relentless Coffee Roasters, Per’La Specialty Roasters , and more are on the way. We have also been treated to some great cafes that have paid attention to both “how” to brew and “what” to brew. At the top of their game are Café Curuba in the Gables, Threefold Café in both Coral Gables and South Miami, Miam Café in Wynwood, All Day in Downtown Miami , Vice City Bean, as well as The Grind Project next to the Hungry Bear across from Miami Dade College in Kendall. Between these new cafes and Panther’s three locations in Wynwood, Coconut Grove and Sunset Harbour Specialty coffee lovers in Miami are driving fewer miles for a great pourover, cold brew or espresso drink.

This National Coffee Day, check out the new Setai Blend created just for the 5 Star Forbes Setai Hotel by Miami local Per’La Specialty Roasters. Guests can pick from a cold brew, drip/American or decaf espressos or if you are in the mood for a kick, try the Espresso Martini  The Setai 2001 Collins Ave. Miami Beach FL 305 520- 6000