Posts in Hotel Dining
Thanksgiving 2020 Round-up for Miami

While the circumstances this holiday season are not ideal due to COVID-19, your Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to suffer. Take a look at our favorite spots to share your gratitude over a tasty and memorable meal at home or at the restaurant. And please Stay Smart. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy!

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Travel Tuesday: Destinations You'll Be At By Lunch - Islamorada Edition

As we begin to slowly reopen, we are faced with the fact that our original summer vacation plans may not be realistic. Sleepaway camps are closed and local staycations are more in line with the “new normal”, Luckily, there are plenty of great 48-hour getaways you can get to by lunchtime, complete with great food, family-friendly fun, and gorgeous beaches.

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Best Restaurants in Miami: Super Bowl Dining Guide

Super Bowl LIV is almost here and everyone is asking us "Where should we eat in Miami?"  Here are some of MIAbites Contributors Best Bites for "am to pm" dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood , the Design District, and some other standouts.  

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UPDATED- Where to Eat in Miami: MIAbites Dining Guide 2024

Seasons EATINGS! Happy Holidays. Here is our UPDATED MIAbites Dining Guide for 2019-2020.

Everyone is always asking us "Where should we eat in Miami?"  Here are some of MIAbites Contributors Best Bites for "am to pm" dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District.  We update this guide every month so make sure you bookmark this page for future reference.

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Miami Spice Preview at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach

August is coming and in Miami that means Miami Spice. Over 215 restaurants all over are perfecting their craft to make sure every bite of your 3-course experience is as perfect as the last. Recently, the iconic Fontainebleau on Miami Beach invited a group of us to visit and try out their Miami Spice menu

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UPDATE: #1 The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Chef Mauro Colagreco, opens Florie’s in Palm Beach

UPDATE: Yesterday, in Singapore, the restaurant community and food lovers world wide tuned in for the Worlds 50 Best Restaurant announcement, and Chef Mauro Colagreco and Mirazur in the small French town of Menton was awarded the #1 spot. Chef Mauro opened his first US restaurant, Flories at the Four Seasons Palm Beach just this March, and here is our MIAbites review from our visit for brunch. Worth the trip.

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National Martini Day: The Vesper Martini via Chef Geoffrey Zakarian at Point Royal

James Bond would be very happy to know that today, June 19th is National Martini Day. Shaken or Stirred. Vodka or Gin( or both). Straight up or on the rocks. Olives or Lemon twist, Apple, Lychee or Chocolate. There are many many options for the martini lover.

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Wellness Wednesday: Retreat Season at The Carillon Miami Beach

The Carillon Wellness Resort in North Beach offers a world class spa (formerly Canyon Ranch), thermal experience, 4 pools, a fitness center, and 20 fitness classes a day, in addition to its luxury hotel accommodations and beachside restaurant, The Strand.

And beginning End May-October, the Carillon offers special 3-day Wellness Retreats that are both educational, informative and relaxing.

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Lure Fishbar South Beach Celebrates Five Years With Special Popup Menu

Five years on South Beach is almost an eternity for a restaurant. Lure Fishbar South Beach in the Loews Miami Beach Hotel is celebrating that exact feat. With its fresh seafood and top of the line steaks, it has become a staple for Miami locals and visitors. In celebration, Lure Fishbar will be hosting a popup with the help of its sister restaurant of the same name, celebrity Chef Josh Capon’s critically-acclaimed New York City outpost. This “From SoHo to SoBe” pop-up menu will run from June 1st to July 31st.

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Wine Wednesday: Sip & Swirl at Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Miami

Calling all oenophiles: Don’t miss Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour Miami taking place this Friday, May 10 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

As part of their Grand Tour series, Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, is hosting their final event in Miami, which promise to be an unforgettable wine tasting experience featuring more than 200 of the world’s finest wineries pouring their best bottles.

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Saturday Sweets: The Confidante Launches Sweet Treat Cart Featuring Cielito Artisan Pops

Treat, sweet, or drink? All three options are waiting for you with The Confidante’s new pull-up cart service. You don’t even have to ask for a treat, as The Confidante staff intuitively delivers daily delighters to keep poolside lounging on point, including cold hand towels (with or without The Confidante’s popular signature scent), frozen grapes, signature cocktail samples and more.

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Weekly Nibble: Where To Spend Easter Sunday in Miami

Easter is this Sunday, and whether you have family in town or just plain don’t want to spend the day slaving away and making a mess in your kitchen — there’s plenty of options around Miami for a fun holiday brunch or dinner. From special menu offerings, to buffet-style feasts, and even a few surprise visits from the Easter Bunny there’s a spot for everyone.

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