Whether you're looking for a cheat day treat or a way to celebrate the last week of National Ice Cream Month, ice cream is a go to delight for so many of us. Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts available — did you know it's a 30 billion dollar industry? With ice cream to be found on almost every corner, here's five spots we just can't get enough of.
Read MoreThis year marks the 5th Annual Blended Burger Project™ hosted by the James Beard Foundation. And voting for the BEST Blended Burger ends on July 31st! Vote here.
A Blended Burger is made up of a patty that contains at least 25% fresh mushrooms, and many will find that blended burgers are tastier while being more healthy and sustainable. This years burgers even include some completely plant-based burgers as well.
Read MoreThe MIAbites Weekly Nibble features upcoming or ongoing food news and events for the next couple of weeks. Here are some of our favorite and unique events to put on your radar for the next weeks.
Read MoreChef Todd Erickson has been one of Miami’s busiest chefs for many years, helming Haven gastropub, creating Hua Hua’s tacos and partnering to bring plant-based fast casual dining at GLAM. He can also be found donating his time and food cooking at community charitable events and now he has partnered with longtime friend and top Event Planning and Design coordinator, Todd Schneider, to form The Todds, a culinary catering, design and event planning company.
Read MoreThe French holiday is formally called “La Fête Nationale” and is celebrated each year on July 14. The holiday recognizes and celebrates the storming of the Bastille penitentiary, which ultimately helped usher in the French Revolution. It also represents the overthrow of the tyranny of the French monarchy and King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Below are our picks for the best fetes in Miami to celebrate #BastilleDay and enjoy the best of French food even after the celebration winds down:
Read MoreJoin Fairchild Botanic Tropical Gardens as they celebrate Miami’s tropical summers with the sweetest and juiciest event: The International Mango Festival on Saturday July 13th and Sunday July 14th, 2019.
Read MoreOne of our favorite “food” days is National Fried Chicken Day, which this year falls on Saturday, July 6th. Whether you prefer traditional Southern Fried Chicken or something a little more innovative, or just love the crunchy comfort food, get ready to dig in and celebrate.
Read MoreAlways a coveted Thursday night reservation, Macchialina, is extending its incredibly popular $10 Pasta Thursday promotion to a weeklong celebration of Summer and to thank the loyal locals for supporting them all year. Starting TODAY, Monday July 8th through Thursday July 11th, guests will be able to enjoy a selection of $10 pasta dishes.
Read MoreBe Independent! This weeks edition of Weekly Nibble is here to make sure you are up on all the Fourth of July festivities, new openings, new chefs, new menus and new food happenings in Miami for the next couple of weeks!
Read MoreUPDATE: 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.
Read MoreCelebrate local farmers and shop farmers markets for fresh fruit and produce in South Florida!. On a recent Saturday, the fresh fruit and vegetable enthusiast that I am, ventured down to the Southwest Farmers Market at Tropical Park (open year-round, Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm) to experience what they had to offer.
The Urban Oasis Project local produce farm stand was the main draw for me but there were other vendors to see as well.
Read MoreBrunch is big, in fact – it seems to be the trendiest meal of 2019, and I’m not complaining! My brunch adventures tend to be #SundayFunday experiences, since I usually spend my Saturday mornings baking and running errands.
Read MoreIt was Tuesday, and La Placita in MiMo was hosting their Domino Tournament, a weekly event that is held in the outdoor patio seating area from 7 -10 pm. Chef/Owner of Pubbelly and La Placita, Jose Mendin, was there to defend his title, but so were a dozen or more fellow food industry professionals along with some regular passionate players, so the event took on a competitive, yet very festive turn.
Read MoreThis year marks the 5th Annual Blended Burger Project™ hosted by the James Beard Foundation.
A Blended Burger is made up of a patty that contains at least 25% fresh mushrooms, and many will find that blended burgers are tastier while being more healthy and sustainable. This years burgers even include some completely plant-based burgers as well.
Read MoreJames 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.
Read MoreFather’s Day is tomorrow and if you still haven’t bought your Dad a gift, how about making him a homemade Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie with a bottle of his favorite bourbon? .
Read MoreThe eighth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup is officially underway in France. As soccer fans across the world root for their national teams, we have picked out the best places in South Florida to catch all of the matches.
Read MoreFather’s Day 2019 is upon is and there’s still time to do last-minute shopping for the important father-figure in your life. Our curated list is sure to please any Dad, Granddad, Dad-to-Be, Husband or just a special guy in your life.
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