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.

Events, Hotel Dining, Restaurants, Todays FeatureAmber Love BondMay 24, 2019Miami Beach, Seafood, Steakhouse, Hotel DiningComment

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.

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.

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.

Events, Holiday Eating, Hotel Dining, Todays Feature, Weekly NibbleMIAbites TeamApril 18, 2019Easter, Holidays, Brunch, Dinner, Special Menu, Weekly NibbleComment

Chef Michael Schwartz Returns to Miami Beach at The Traymore

Now with nine concepts, Chef Michael Schwartz, the 2010 James Beard Award Winner returns to Miami Beach at The Traymore in the 1930’s Art Deco classic boutique hotel, COMO by Metropolitan.

Saturday Sweets: Fontainebleau Miami Beach Debuts Signature Chocolate Sapphire Noir

Everyone knows the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, but did you know they are the only hotel in the U.S. to have its own customized chocolate made for its kitchen and retail? FONTAINEBLEAU SAPPHIRE NOIR™ is made exclusively for the hotel. And to celebrate World Chocolate Day we thought we would highlight what makes this chocolate so very special.

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

This past Saturday, I took the Brightline to attend a preview brunch hosted by 3 Michelin star chef, Mauro Colagreco at his first US restaurant, Florie’s in the Four Seasons Palm Beach.

Weekly Nibble: Pop Ups, Takeovers, and One Night Only Events Galore

There’s a lot of special things events in Miami over the next few weeks. Get ready to mark your calendars because some of these are happening for one night (or day) only and a few — like the El Bagel x Macchialina mashup will probably only last a few hours.

A Hidden Paradise: Isabelle's Grill Room and Garden in Coconut Grove

In a city full of vibrant restaurants and extravagance, it is nice to find a place that can provide an ambiance of classic elegance and intimacy, while maintaining Miami’s chic and modern styles.

Newly opened, Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden in the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove screams luxury, typical of Coconut Groves most beautiful mansions, decorated with stained woods, brass, leather and a touch of white and green accents, creates an inviting environment, ideal for business meetings, romantic getaways and delightful cocktail evenings.

Hotel Dining, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamFebruary 15, 2019Coconut Grove, Ritz-Carlton, Steak, Business MeetingsComment

Where to Eat in Miami: Miami Boat Show Dining Guide

Welcome to the Miami Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show! Our MIAbites Dining Guide is updated just for this weekends event, so please enjoy each and every one of our favorite spots while you are here.

NEW this year are special food experiences at the show itself, including the Miami Yacht Shows, Windward VIP Club that includes elevated food and beverages including Rosé and Oysters event, Champagne Tastings and a special Brunch and Mixology Class with James Beard Finalist, Chef Brad Kilgore and his team from Kilgore Culinary. Tickets available here .

Four All Inclusive Brunch Deals Worth Checking Out in Miami

No Sunday Funday is complete without a big brunch with all the fixings, and a few mimosas won’t hurt either. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — Miami loves a good brunch deal. With so many options it’s hard to navigate the ever-expanding brunch scene, so we did the research for you.

Hotel Dining, Restaurants, Todays FeatureAmber Love BondJanuary 6, 2019brunch, Sunday Funday, Boozy, Brickell, Coral Gables, Doral, Miami Beach, AventuraComment

Weekly Nibble: Where To Spend Christmas In Miami

Christmas is almost here. Whether you’re too busy to cook because of all that holiday shopping, or you just don’t want to deal with the mess — there’s tons of great spots open on Christmas day for all of your festive feasting. From buffet style dinners to warm comforting family meals, and more. Here are a few spots we recommend making a reservation at on this special holiday.

Where to Eat in Miami: Art Basel Dining Guide

Art Basel and Miami Art Week starts next week with previews, opening night parties and of course, ART. But did you know that MIAbites has nicknamed Art Basel… EAT Basel? "Where should we eat in Miami?" Here are some of Our Contributors Best Bites for Art Basel dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District.

The Confidante Dinner Club: Monthly spirit pairing dinner with Chef Richard Hales

The Confidante Hotel on Miami Beach has a vibe that is part “old Miami” and part “hip hangout”. The classic Collins Ave Crown Hotel was built in the 1940’s and much of that retro- charm remains today, but add two gorgeous pools, a fun poolside bar and lounge area and Chef Richard Hales excellent restaurant, Bird and Bone and you have a spot that attracts a crowd, both local and visitors that appreciate Miami Beach and all it has to offer.

Hotel Dining, Todays FeatureEllen BowenNovember 23, 2018Miami Beach, Miami, The ConfidanteComment

Generator Miami is Miami Beach's Newest Oasis and We're Here For It

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 Miam i 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.

Chef Richard Hales: March of Dimes Chef Culinary Captain

As 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.

Profiles, Todays Feature, Hotel Dining, EventsEllen BowenOctober 30, 2018Miami, March of DimesComment

Scarpetta by Scott Conant Celebrates A Decade of Delicious

In 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.

Weekly Nibble: Miami Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month With These Incredible Deals

As 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.