While every month we should celebrate the women in culinary, March is designated as both Women’s International and Women’s History Month and it seemed fitting for MIAbites to highlight some of the top, talented women “making history” in the South Florida food scene.
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At the helm of GAO is Cathy Arrighi, the owner of South of Fifth’s buzzy Italian hot spot, Call Me Gaby. Arrighi, whose roots trace back to Vietnam, grew up immersed in the vibrant culinary culture of her heritage. Born to a Vietnamese mother and a Corsican father, she honed her appreciation for international cooking through her parents, who operated acclaimed restaurants in Saigon and France.
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As a local food blog, MIAbites has always tried to feature locally based restaurants, chefs and events that highlight the creative and passionate food scene that makes up the vibrant Miami community.
Milam’s Markets, a third-generation, family-owned supermarket has been serving Florida’s Miami-Dade County since 1984. Founded by Thomas “Pop” Milam and his son Allen, the business remains deeply rooted in family, with 13 members playing distinct roles across the company.
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Rosemary’s, the beloved West Village Italian neighborhood restaurant from New York City opened in the heart of Wynwood (322 NW 25th Street) on Friday, February 7, 2025.
The brainchild of Casa Nela hospitality group founder/owner Carlos Suarez, Rosemary’s Miami (named after Suarez’s mother) is a bit of a homecoming for the Cuban-English restaurateur.
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Collins Ave in Mid Beach is a unique and complicated location on Miami Beach. Anchored by everything from the luxury Faena Hotel to the Holiday Inn all within 10 blocks, dining options have always been limited.
But the neighborhood is changing with the ongoing construction of the Aman, the planned Cipriani Club and Residences and now on the beach, the newly reimagined, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse upscale dining destination adjacent to the historic Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club.
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New Year. New You. Well, not necessarily, as I personally don’t like that phrase. BUT, eating even a bit healthier can bring you closer to a healthier you. Here are some of our favorite MIAmi Beach spots for vegetarian, vegan, bowls, smoothies, wraps and salads :
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Now that they holiday season has thankfully passed, it is time to redeem those Amazon gift cards and TREAT yourself to a copy of longtime Miami chef, Jan Jorgensen’s new cookbook, A Cook’s Table.
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A collective sigh of relief could be heard city wide as Miami Art Week and Art Basel ended last night. Art, Food and Traffic seemed to be interconnected.
As invited guests, we braved the traffic and closed streets in Wynwood on Thursday to enjoy the Chefs tasting at uchi Miami.
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Shake Shack returns to Miami Art Week on Tuesday, December 3rd for its second-ever culinary and artist collaboration, blending bold flavors and creative artistry to celebrate the city's vibrant cultural spirit.
Teaming up with award-winning Chef Niven Patel of Ghee Miami and renowned Miami-based muralist Brian Butler, this unique collaboration promises a feast for both the palate and the eyes.
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A few years ago, while visiting Colombia, we drove out to the outskirts of Bogotá to a small town called Chiá to have dinner at Andres Carne de Res.
It was a wild and memorable night, with singing, dancing, stilt walkers, live music and amazing grilled meats and more.
Miami Beach now has it’s own Andres Carne de Res right on the corner of Lincoln Road, towering four stories of entertainment that promises to be popular with both locals and tourists.
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I must admit to being a Carvel “Fudgie the Whale” fan. Every birthday or holiday, I order Fudgie and it is always the hit of the party.
But looks like Fudgie may have some serious competition this Thanksgiving…
Welcome to the Baskin Robbins “Tom Turkey”, an ice cream stuffed turkey shaped ice cream cake.
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Truffle lovers rejoice! Shake Shack is bringing back its popuar Black Truffle Burger and launching four exclusive, limited-time menu items bursting with umami-rich truffle flavor that you won’t want to miss!
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As the signature full-service restaurant at the Freehand Miami, 27 Restaurant is known for its creative dishes that marry global flavors with local ingredients. Overseen by Corporate Executive Chef Jimmy Lebron, the inventive menu includes everything from traditional Haitian Griot and Pikliz to Kimchi Fried Rice.
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I don’t know about you, but watching Chef Valerie Chang of Maty’s Miami win Best Chef South at the James Beard Awards on June 10th was very exciting and so inspiring for all of us fans and the many talented and hard-working chefs in Miam
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Macchialina has been one of the few independently owned, non-hotel restaurants to survive on Miami Beach…and still in its original location at 820 Alton Road. Miami Beach.
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With all the noise surrounding new restaurant openings, celebrity chefs, expansions of popular concepts and a general frenzy surrounding both James Beard nominations and the Michelin Guide announcements, it becomes even more important to revisit the favorite “tried and try” places that continue to offer superior food, excellent service and reasonable prices. One of our favorites is Chef Danny Serfer’s, Mignonette Miami.
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North Beach is an area of Miami Beach that has always prided itself on being the antithesis of South Beach.And now Sushi Bichi, a sleek newcomer , has opened on the corner of 73rd in the shadow of the tall St Tropez condo that fronts Ocean Terrace.
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