Citi Taste of Tennis made its return last night at the W Miami in Brickell. The action-packed evening took place 50 stories above Miami, featured signature cuisine prepared by top chefs paired with some of the world’s best tennis players. Guests were able to enjoy up close and personal interaction with their favorite athletes and chefs and along with an array of amazing cocktails, music and interactive experiences.
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Food halls are all the rage these days. Here at MIAbites, we’re not complaining. We love being able to head to one spot and have a little bit of everything at once in a casual setting.
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If you’re driving too quickly down 8th street as you get into Brickell, there’s a good chance you’ll pass right by one of the most underrated restaurants in the area. Stanzione 87 is run by husband and wife team, Franco and Ashley Stanzione, and is home to some of the best pizza in Miami.
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It may be Taco Tuesday, but Wednesdays are made for ladies at the Brickell City Centre. From “dry bars” to tacos, plan your next girls night at Tacology, but make sure to pass by The Dry Bar downstairs first.
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Being plant-based in Miami is even easier than before! Many places offer vegan or vegetarian options and dishes on their menu. One of my favorite fast casual spots is American Harvest in Brickell City Centre.
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La Mar by Gaston Acurio Executive Chef, Diego Oka is giving his menu a major makeover and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s the biggest menu change to date in the three years the famed Gaston Acurio restaurant has been open on Brickell Key at the Mandarin Oriental.
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Tacos are being celebrated twice this week! Once on #TacoTuesday and on 10/4 National Taco Day. Who are we kidding though, we are pro-taco every day.
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It’s been over a week since we were hit by Hurricane Irma and while most of Miami is pretty much back to normal, our friends right down the road in The Keys have entire lives to rebuild.
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Mexicans celebrate their country’s Independence Day with fireworks, fiestas, food, dance and music - and for sure lots of tequila on September 16.
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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.
I love chocolate in all of its forms and varieties. When I am browsing any dessert menu I instinctively look for the "chocolatiest" option possible. As basic and predictable as it seems a good molten lava cake gets me every time.
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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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Grab some lime and salt, because it’s National Tequila Day!
Tequila is made from the blue agave plant, and has a deep and storied history. It was named after the small town of Tequila in a valley west of Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico.
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It’s National Fried Chicken Day! On this day, fried chicken lovers across the country celebrate this American favorite at a nearby restaurant, home or an outdoor picnic.
A little fried chicken history: Scottish immigrants brought their tradition of deep-frying chicken in fat to the southern United States. After its introduction to the American South, fried chicken soon became a staple. Over time, seasonings and spices were added to enrich the flavor of the chicken. Fried chicken is a dish that consists of chicken pieces which have been floured or battered then pan-fried, deep-fried or pressure-fried. The breading adds a crisp coating to the exterior of the chicken. Traditionally the chicken is fried in lard. However, corn oil, peanut oil, canola oil or vegetable oil are also frequently used.
Bet you’re craving some fried chicken now! In that case - here are 5 spots you can get your fill today:
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Father’s Day was Sunday! If you don’t have any plans that involve making dad feel extra special - we’ve got last minute ideas at a few of the best spots in town for you, plus some easy grilling tips from a top Miami chef.
Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Hotel Miami Beach is celebrating Father’s Day with an Asian-inspired epicurean adventure at Pao by Paul Qui. Enjoy Pao’s new prix-fixe Summer menu featuring signature menu items like Octopus Aguachile and East Side King Fried Chicken with new
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Key Biscayne is one of those pretty parts of Miami that is rarely explored or talked about, at least not nearly as much as it should be.
It is home to tons of Miami history and El Farito, one of Miami’s oldest lighthouses. Lightkeepers, named as an homage to the lighthouse keepers who watched over Key Biscayne’s historic Cape Florida Lighthouse in the 1800’s, opened at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne just a few months ago. It’s located just off the waters of Key Biscayne and has a contemporary, coastal-inspired dining room and a casual indoor/outdoor bar.
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