No question it has been a tough few weeks in South Florida. As I write this, there are still areas without electricity, and the images of the Keys is haunting.
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It’s no secret that Hurricane Irma rocked everyone’s world. Everyone, restaurants included, are still trying to get back to normal. The team behind Macchialina was up and running as early as post-Irma Wednesday with a disclaimer that as soon as they found fresh eggs, there would be fresh pasta.
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UPDATE: Thankfully, it looks like most of Miami and Miami Beach restaurants are back up and running! Some are even offering special prices, or donating to Hurricane Irma relief efforts. Please #SupportLocal. And remember, Miami Spice continues until September 30th.
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I had heard rumors about this place… That all is not what it seems, and a Sunday brunch here can easily turn into an unexpected club night. So, when I was invited to Bagatelle’s Wednesday “Havana Night”, I said sure, I’ll check it out.
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There’s still one full month left of Miami Spice. We know we are getting our fill of it. Are you? For this week’s #MiamiSpiceMonday we’re all about the classic steakhouse.
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September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. In celebration of some of our favorite spots are celebrating by making special menu items or tweaking current recipes that we already know and love on their menus.
This week we are featuring Wynwood’s Federal Donuts and their partnership with Maker’s Mark, launched a new fancy donut in all five Philadelphia and Miami stores to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month. The Peanut Caramel Apple donut was co-created with Maker’s Mark – delicious on it’s own but even better when paired with Maker’s Mark bourbon.
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Welcome to MIAbites newest contributor, Arielle Cole, who is trying to make eating gluten free look and feel good. Today's Wellness Wednesday features her favorite spots for gluten free dining. You can find her dining around South Florida on her Instagram @glutenfreegalpal and Twitter @gfgalpal. She is also a contributing writer for the Huffington Post Taste Section.
My journey with Celiac disease, an auto immune disease in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine, began in 2014. Although gluten free food options have tremendously increased since that time, there is still a lack of understanding and care for those with my specific dietary need. So if you're like me, finding a restaurant that offers gluten free options can be extremely difficult. Luckily, I have found a few places in South Florida that fit the bill (and which I frequent very often).
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In case you missed my last Abuela Approved series, here’s what you need to know: My abuela is my best friend, she is all knowing and VERY up with the times, and she absolutely loves food.
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On Saturdays, Lightkeepers in the Ritz-Carlton on Key Biscayne offers a contemporary, a la carte brunch, as a fun weekend alternative to the more typical family friendly brunch buffet on Sundays.
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Cantina La Veinte, at the Icon Brickell, is a transportive experience both in flavor and
decor. The two story space incorporates retro black and white tiling with geometric patterns reminiscent of the 1920’s Gatsby era and pays homage to days gone past, similar to Chef Santiago Gomez' culinary style.
The 1 Hotel prides itself on being a “green” hotel, LEED certified and embracing the use of sustainable materials, preserving natural resources, being eco-friendly and offering an environment of wellness.
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Miami Spice is jumping on the brunch bandwagon. This year for the first time, several Miami Spice participating restaurants will be featuring $23 3-course brunch menus. Brunch seems to be everyone’s favorite meal and how can you blame us - food and day drinking? Sounds like a winning combination!
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I first met Chef Todd Erickson while writing a feature for MIAbites at Fit To Fight, the 12 week Chef fitness challenge that benefited Live To Fight, a nonprofit organization that brings together people in the martial arts and mixed martial arts community to raise money and offer additional support for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
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Miami Spice is the highly anticipated two-month dining program organized by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Every August and September, the Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau organizes Miami Spice…two months of specially priced 3 course prix fixe menus designed to encourage locals and visitors to try new places or visit favorites for both lunch and dinner. Priced at $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner,
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National Oyster Day was Saturday, August 5th... a day eagerly awaited by mollusk lovers all over Miami and beyond. OK. so you missed it. BUT, here are the spots that offer some delicious and fresh oysters Every Day of the Year. Iced cold oysters are the perfect summer food...high in protein, low in calories, full of zinc and other beneficial minerals, good fat and certainly a better choice for salt cravings than a bag of chips.
There are over 150 varieties of true oysters but actually only 5 species and traditionally they are named after the body of water or bay in which they are grown and are known by a myriad of names such as Wellfleets, Blue Points, Kumamoto and Kuushi.
The flavor varies depending on the type of conditions or Terroir they are grown in; rocky soil, tidal or brackish water, etc. with the Northeast areas of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine providing some of the most delicious and accessible oysters.
Miami is no stranger to these briny bivalve mollusks, and in celebration of National Oyster Day, here are some local options to slurp up a half shell:
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