Europe’s most well known hostel brand, has made its way to the States, and more importantly its first location is in Miami. One big difference — Generator Miami is a boutique hotel, not a hostel as 51% of its rooms are private. While it’s not located directly on the sand, Generator Miami is the tropical oasis we didn’t know we needed.
Read MoreAs Culinary Captain for next Wednesday November 7th 21st Annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event, Chef Richard Hales will be joined at the Paradise Plaza Event Space in the Design District by more than 15 local chefs who have donated food and their time in support of The March of Dimes, the non-profit organization that works on funding research for the prevention of birth defects.
Read MoreIn a city where restaurants open and shutter at what often seems like a moment’s notice, it’s always exciting and well worth celebrating when a milestone such as a decade is reached. Scarpetta by Scott Conant has officially been open for 10 years.
Read MoreAs you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime? Those are some very scary stats — so please make sure you’re getting checked out annually! In the meantime, restaurants and bars all over Miami are featuring special menu items that donate proceeds to various breast cancer research groups and hospitals in the area.
Read MoreOne of the most exciting things about the booming restaurant scene in Miami is how easy it is to dine out often without ever repeating a restaurant. This week we're revisiting a few spots that are always worth the hype, even if they've been out of the spotlight lately.
Read MoreSummer is here and so is the urge for a summer vacation — or two. Not everyone wants to hop on a plane and it takes way too long to drive out of Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of great 48 hour getaways you can get to by lunch time, complete with great food, family friendly fun, and gorgeous beaches. This week it’s Luna Beach at World Resorts Bimini! This week's Travel Thursday comes via our sister site's, CTbites contributor, Carissa Chesanek*.
Read More"Summertime and the living is easy", and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sea Level Restaurant & Ocean Bar, located at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa.
Read MoreEvery Miamian knows that even though August is the most brutal of the summer months, it’s the best month to treat yourself. August is the one magical month a year where the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau’s Miami Spa Month and Miami Spice overlap. Spend the best of days being pampered and indulge on a fantastic 3 course lunch or dinner all in the same place for under $200.
Read MoreSummer is here and so is the urge for a summer vacation — or two. Not everyone wants to hop on a plane and it takes way too long to drive out of Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of great 48-hour getaways you can get to by lunch time, complete with great food, family friendly fun, and gorgeous beaches. This week we’re visiting Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada!
Read MoreSummer is here and so is the urge for a summer vacation — or two. Not everyone wants to hop on a plane and it takes way too long to drive out of Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of great 48 hour getaways you can get to by lunch time, complete with great food, family friendly fun, and gorgeous beaches. This week we’re visiting Longboat Key!
Read MoreInside the gorgeous Turnberry Isle resort in Aventura, Corsair Kitchen & Bar offers a brunch with endless possibilities. What’s not to love about a $45 brunch with buffet, entree, and all the mimosas you can drink.
Read MoreSummer is here and so is the urge for a summer vacation — or two. Not everyone wants to hop on a plane and it takes way too long to drive out of Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of great 48 hour getaways you can get to by lunch time, complete with great food, family friendly fun, and gorgeous beaches. This week we’re visiting Hutchinson Island!
Read MoreAll summer long, MIAbites will be featuring #TravelThursdays with easy to get to destinations and guides on how to make the most of your adventures. So grab your weekend bag and jump in the car and you’ll be there before you know it. This week we’re visiting Stock Island!
Read MoreLocated right off Collins Avenue in the Gates Hotel, you’ll find Agaveros Cantina - a Mexican spot with more than 75 tequilas and mezcals imported from Mexico. Chef Nicolas Bour was appointed executive chef early in 2018 and has redesigned the entire menu to reflect a style all his own.
Read MoreYes, her name really is Rebekah Wineburg, not Weinberg… but WINEburg and she is one of the few women winemakers in Napa Valley and the head winemaker for boutique winery, Quintessa in Rutherford, CA.
In South Florida for the monthly special Cellar 1954 Wine Dinner at Michael Mina’s StripSteak at The Fontainebleau, I caught up with Rebekah for a glass of wine (what else?) and some conversation.
Read MoreWhen most people think of brunch, they picture a #SundayFunday situation. The Bazaar by Jose Andres is changing the game and switching it up with its new Saturday brunch. The award-winning chef has brunch all figured out with a shockingly affordable price tag — $65!
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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 MoreThe Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive has easily become one of my favorite South Beach escapes. This boutique family owned hotel is nothing like what you’d expect while strolling down Ocean Drive. It’s home to a cozy coffee shop that serves Panther Coffee (and plenty of pastries), LT Steak & Seafood, The Alley, and The Ventanita.
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