Essensia Restaurant and Bar at The Palms Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach has long been known for its locally sourced farm-to-table cuisine. So the appointment of Diana Tandia as Chef de Cuisine last year was a perfect fit given her long-standing commitment to principles of sustainability and using the freshest local ingredients.
Read MoreThe environment and climate change are literally “hot topics” today. Did you know that the #4 solution to REVERSING climate change (#3 is reducing food waste) is adopting a plant-based diet? Decomposing plants and vegetables contribute minimal greenhouse gases compared to raising livestock for meat, eggs and dairy, and their decomposing excess contributes over 14% of the methane gas. Methane is 86X more harmful to the environment than CO2.
Read MoreThe environment and climate change are literally “hot topics” today. Did you know that the #4 solution to REVERSING climate change (#3 is reducing food waste) is adopting a plant-based diet? Decomposing plants and vegetables contribute minimal greenhouse gases compared to raising livestock for meat, eggs and dairy, and their decomposing excess contributes over 14% of the methane gas. Methane is 86X more harmful to the environment than CO2.
Read MoreCelebrating Earth Month, on Saturday April 29th and Sunday April 30th from 12-7pm, Smorgasburg Miami, Miami’s largest outdoor-food market will host its second annual Plant-Based Weekend. RSVP for FREE here
Read MoreWe all hate making New Year’s Resolutions, but making a commitment to helping the environment is a good one that anyone can embark on. Did you know that food waste is the #1 cause impacting climate change and that adopting a plant-based diet is one of the top solutions to reverse climate change?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWhether it is Taco Tuesday or Wellness Wednesday (or National Taco Day this Monday, October 4th), here are some delicious Vegetarian or Vegan tacos.
Read MoreThe environment and climate change are literally “hot topics” today. Did you know that the #4 solution to REVERSING climate change ( (#3 is reducing food waste) is adopting a plant-based diet? Decomposing plants and vegetables contribute minimal greenhouse gases while raising livestock for meat, eggs and dairy contributes over 14% of the methane gas. Here are some plant-based options in Miami.
Read MorePlanta in South Beach and Planta Queen in Coconut Grove, part of the Chase Hospitality Group, has partnered with Food Rescue US Miami, Lotus House Shelter for Women and Children and BlackCreek Community Farm to provide healthy meals to the most food insecure populations.
Read MoreA few years ago, Miami vegetarians and vegans had few options for dining out. A few juice bars offered fresh salads and wraps, but enjoying a healthy or plant-based lunch or dinner out was non-existent.
Read MoreFEATURING: The BEST of 2019 from MIAbites:
Whether it is Taco Tuesday or Wellness Wednesday (or National Taco Day this Friday, October 4th), here are some delicious Vegetarian or Vegan tacos.
Read MoreThanksgiving is one of the best foodie holidays of the year, and what you eat for Thanksgiving is just as important as who you eat it with. Check out our list of best Thanksgiving meals in South Florida:
Read MoreNovember is World Vegan Month and what better way to kick it off than by attending the original plant-based festival SEED Food & Wine Week (SEED). ENTER to WIN 2 tickets! See below for how to enter.
Read MoreThe environment and climate change are literally “hot topics” today. Did you know that the #4 solution to REVERSING climate change ( (#3 is reducing food waste) is adopting a plant-based diet? Decomposing plants and vegetables contribute minimal greenhouse gases while raising livestock for meat, eggs and dairy contributes over 14% of the methane gas.
Read More2019 is all about eating healthy, taking care of your body, and taking care of the planet. In alignment with this, I had the chance to eat at a new 100% plant-based restaurant in West Palm Beach called Stash House Market.
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 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 MoreSummer 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.
