One of the most exciting things about the booming restaurant scene in Miami is how easy it is to dine out often without ever repeating a restaurant. This week we're revisiting a few spots that are always worth the hype, even if they've been out of the spotlight lately.
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Surprise, surprise! There's another silly food themed holiday coming up and we're excited to celebrate. Friday, August 10th is National S'mores Day! In honor of the gooey chocolaty holiday we're sharing a favorite recipe, spots for s'mores treats and a can't miss event you'll find us at.
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It's time for another Weekly Nibble! There are always so many events and menu updates and celebrations happening all over town. From free booze to fancy chef tastings at special prices -here's a few we think should be on your radar.
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Peruvian cuisine is constantly on the move and keeping our appetites on edge. At Divino Ceviche, Chef Christian Encalada is inspired by the Nikkei movement of Peruvian-Japanese to create dishes beyond the expected Peruvian menu.
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Starting June 4th, the Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables will be launching the first-ever Coral Gables Culinary Month. An expansion of the BID’s signature dining promotion Coral Gables Restaurant Week, Culinary Month promises 30 days of exclusive, interactive and mouthwatering events, promotions, special menus, chef demonstrations and more.
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It's that special time of year where it's all about Mom. There's no chance that mom wants to do the whole cooking and cleaning thing on her special day. If you're looking for a spot off the beaten path, we've got some unique Miami options for you!
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Organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and hosted in the amazing setting of the Coral Gables Country Club, the Authentic Italian Table event on Wednesday April 25th will introduce attendees to over 40 Italian restaurants, gourmet food and wine importers who will display their products and their chefs skills with exhibitions and tastings throughout the night. WIN TICKETS HERE.
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Spring in Miami is here and getting that bikini body in shape requires some healthy eating choices. So, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places, feel better and even maybe lose some of those extra pounds.
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Brunch is bae, and we live in a city that’s very much aware of that. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - day drinking with friends while eating breakfast foods is one of the greatest activities out there.
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The Holiday overeating and overdrinking season is behind us. Whether eating healthier is your New Years Resolution or not, let the healthy eating begin at these Miami places and maybe even lose some of those extra pounds.
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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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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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The Italy- America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is excited to announce the first edition of The Italian Culinary Tour in Miami for April 25-26, and May 2-3.
As the tourist season winds down and Miami returns to mostly local residents, The Italian Culinary Tour supports those local restaurants and hard working chefs that are here for us year round. The tour bases itself on the concept of a mobile meal, where participants can not only taste different food and wines, but also have the possibility to follow a true “Path of Taste” moving from one restaurant to the other in order to explore new locations and the Italian Lifestyle.
Attendees will have the opportunity to not only discover new flavors but also to participate in culinary sessions with Chefs as well as Italian sommeliers for the wine pairings.
The event seeks to develop and promote the authentic traditions of Italian food products and upgrade the culture of Italian food and wine with local consumers. The tour showcases the best of Italian food, wine, and entertainment in one night through a guided tour of four of the most authentic and excellent Italian restaurants in Miami.
Each tour takes almost four hours with each restaurant stop about 30-40 minutes.
In some cases, transfers from one restaurant to the other will be by private coach, when the next stop on the tour is not within walkable distance.
The Italian Culinary Tour visits four neighborhoods: April 25 – 26 and May 2 – 3 and includes a four-course dinner in four local Italian Restaurants per tour and is priced at $50 pp per tour.
See schedule and ticket info below:
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Le Basque Catering, originating as the name suggests, from the Basque region and surely one of the most developed food cultures in the world, is one of Miami’s elite caterers and event producers, curating unique and creative events for both private clients and special events at The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens.
Their flare for fantasy was clear from the minute I stepped through the gates of the beautiful Fairchild Botanic Gardens, being led by candles and handsome men holding flutes of chilled Pommery Champagne.
As an invited guest, the evening,“A Taste of Le Basque”, was designed to present the newest addition to Le Basque Catering, Executive Michelin star chef, Mikel Goikolea from Azurmendi, a 2016 Three Michelin Star Restaurant and #16 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in Spain, and Le Basque’s ability to amaze and delight us with their service and presentation.
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Whenever I have a quiet Saturday, I like to stop by the Coral Gables Farmers Market on the corner of Miracle Mile and LeJeune. It’s always home to some of my favorite vendors – Per’La Specialty Roasters, Babe Froman Sausages, and Cao Chocolates just to name a few.
But there’s something wonderful about knowing you’ll stumble upon new local businesses to fall in love with.
Last month, that is exactly what happened when I discovered Miami Is Kind and their macaroons.
Silvia Planas-Prats has created a business to employ young adults with autism that is inspired by her own autistic son. She left a decade-long career in Spain to come to Miami after hearing there were great schooling opportunities for her son in America. Marc is now an adorable 13-year-old boy that just happens to be autistic. He loves riding his bike, dancing to Michael Jackson and baking. He’s come a long way with the help of the Miami-Dade County Public School system, and Silvia is so grateful for the programs being offered to him.
However, Silvia realized there is an employment issue for autistic young adults. 1 in 68 kids in the US have autism, and as adults, the unemployment rates are 80-90%. Those are scary odds, so Silvia decided to take this employment challenge head on. She knew how much baking had helped her son and how well he excelled in the kitchen so she started Miami Is Kind, a non-profit industrial bakery determined to be the first food production facility for professionals with autism/disabilities in South Florida.
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So much has been written recently about the exciting growth of the Miami food scene. The talented chefs, creative use of ingredients and fresh local produce, upscale ethnic flavors and emerging neighborhoods have garnered much praise and numerous James Beard nominations.
But how about where we live? How about that good meal for under $100 per person? MIAbites is proud to feature our favorite local spots “down the street or around the corner” from where we all live.
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