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 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 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 MoreSpring in Miami is here and getting that bikini body in shape requires some healthy eating choices. So, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places, feel better and even maybe lose some of those extra pounds.
This year is just flying isn’t it? February is almost over and before you know it, it’s summertime. Have you been keeping up with your New Year’s Resolutions or have you already fallen off the health train?
Read MoreCelebrate the best time of year for fresh produce in South Florida! On a recent Saturday, the fresh vegetable enthusiast that I am, ventured down to the Southwest Farmers Market at Tropical Park (open year-round, Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm) to experience what they had to offer.
Read MoreWelcome to MIAbites Guest Contributor, Yael Dravis who offers up this delicious and refreshing recipe for yellow split pea puree.
Read MoreAs we know, the body is our temple which houses the heart, lungs, kidneys etc. and when any of part of our body is undernourished our whole inner ecosystem is out of balance.
Read MoreThere 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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The Holiday overeating and overdrinking season is behind us. Whether eating healthier is your New Years Resolution or not, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places and maybe even lose some of those extra pounds.
Read MoreAs much as I love going out to eat and popping in and out of all the newest restaurants and old favorites in town - I really love to cook. There’s just something about gather ingredients and making something delicious at home. However, I don’t always have time to shop or run to a farmer’s market for my produce.
Read MoreBeing plant-based in Miami is even easier than before! Many places offer vegan or vegetarian options and dishes on their menu. One of my favorite fast casual spots is American Harvest in Brickell City Centre.
Read MoreLast Wednesday's Plant-Based BBQ Throwdown was a great sneak peek into the deliciousness that is to come soon at the SEED Food and Wine Festival on November 1-5, 2017.
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As the season changes, it’s no secret chefs love to show off their chops, with the oncoming assortment of Fall vegetables and produce. Today's #WellnessWednesday is inspired by the ingredients and the seasons.
Read MoreWelcome to MIAbites newest contributor, Arielle Cole, who is trying to make eating gluten free look and feel good. Today's Wellness Wednesday features her favorite spots for gluten free dining. You can find her dining around South Florida on her Instagram @glutenfreegalpal and Twitter @gfgalpal. She is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post Taste Section.
My journey with Celiac disease, an auto immune disease in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine, began in 2014. Although gluten free food options have tremendously increased since that time, there is still a lack of understanding and care for those with my specific dietary need. So if you're like me, finding a restaurant that offers gluten free options can be extremely difficult. Luckily, I have found a few places in South Florida that fit the bill (and which I frequent very often).
Read MoreIt’s a crazy thought, but as populations grow and more buildings are built and farmland becomes less and less eventually there could be a food shortage. Estimates say world population will be 9 billion by 2050 and we will need 60 percent more food. Farmland is shrinking and we need to figure out how to make more food on less land. Farmer Dave Smiles, the founder of Uriah’s Urban Farms, has the answer: Go vertical.
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