Posts in Hotel Dining
Profile: John Riccardo, Food and Beverage Director at The Fontainebleau

On a Friday afternoon, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Fontainebleau’s Executive Director of Food and Beverage, John Riccardo. Seated comfortably in the newly redesigned Bleau Bar( at the approximate cost of $6.0 million), we chatted all things food, wine and spirits with a little tossed in about the current state of hospitality, Frank Sinatra and local politics.

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Where to Eat in Miami during Art Basel 2021

Art Basel is the unofficial kick-off to the holiday dining scene in Miami and Miami Beach. We welcome back the many visitors that could not come over the past almost two years with this updated list of top spots to explore while in Miami.

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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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