Tucked in a shopping mall in North Miami, Madame Olivia is a French-Mediterranean bakery and bistro-café building a cult-like following for its fresh, high-quality pastries and healthy Mediterranean dishes.

Tucked in a shopping mall in North Miami, Madame Olivia is a French-Mediterranean bakery and bistro-café building a cult-like following for its fresh, high-quality pastries and healthy Mediterranean dishes.

Located on the historic Española Way in Miami Beach, The Drexel is housed in the beautifully preserved 1920s Casa Matanza building, (home of the Esmé Hotel) a setting that immediately grounds the restaurant in both history and charm.

As a Miami Beach resident, Abbalé Telavivian (aka Abba or Abbalé) has been our go to for fresh Israeli/ Mediterranean cuisine since first opening in March of 2021. And now a second location is open in Aventura!

Located on the historic Española Way in Miami Beach, The Drexel is housed in the beautifully preserved 1920s Casa Matanza building, (home of the Esmé Hotel) a setting that immediately grounds the restaurant in both history and charm.

It was Valentines Day, and we had made a reservation for Cotoletta, the two-month-old spinoff of the popular Coconut Grove restaurant in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach.

Without a lot of fanfare, acclaimed chef and James Beard winning Rising Star Chef Kwame Onwuachi(and 2026 Outstanding Chef semifinalist), known for his NYC Lincoln Center restaurant, Tatiana, has opened Las’ Lap in the cozy space along the Collins Canal on Miami Beach.

While there are plenty of dining options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, if you prefer a cozy celebration at home or need a thoughtful gift for your host, there are excellent local options to make your holiday special. Consider ordering a festive take-out meal or picking up a unique treat from a neighborhood shop to share the spirit of the season.

It’s HERE! 75,000 people have begun to descend on Miami and Miami Beach for Miami Art Week and Art Basel beginning December 1-7. Now is the time to plan ahead your art show travels( be prepared, traffic and Uber surge pricing) and dining options , as Miami and Miami Beach has some of the most creative and diverse dining experiences in the country.

Sometimes you just want to order in and curl up to watch a good movie! Hospitality Executive and Consultant, John Parrino of alcamohospitality.com shares his Top 10 Great Movies about Restaurants. Did he miss your favorite? Add in comments

Rose Cafe, a beloved Sunny Isles cafe known for its healthy delicious Mediterranean-inspired menu of cafe fare including pastries, paninis and perfectly poured coffee just reopened last month, taking the opportunity to unveil a full bar program and dinner service, officially transforming into Rose Cafe & Restaurant. Located at 16690 Collins Avenue.