SOBEWFF returns to Miami May 20-23, 2021

The popular Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is a four-day culinary experience rescheduled from February and taking over Miami, May 20 through May 23, 2021. GET TICKETS HERE.

Arepitas Bar opens in Time Out Market Miami

Since reopening on Miami Beach, Time Out Market, has added new culinary concepts to their lineup with Arepitas Bar, owned by beloved local restaurateurs and business partners Chef Cesar Zapata and Anice Meinhold of Phuc Yae and Pho Mo, the newest addition to the buzzy food hall.

Food Halls, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamMay 5, 2021Time Out Market, Time Out Miami, Phuc Yea, Pho Mo, Miami, Miami BeachComment

Cinco De Mayo at Taquiza Miami Beach

Cinco de Mayo is primarily a holiday celebrated in the United States. There are many many options for celebrating this “made in America” holiday, but one of our favorites is Taquiza, with two locations both on Miami Beach.

Restaurants, Taco Tuesday, Todays Feature, Holiday EatingEllen BowenMay 4, 2021Taco, Cinco de Mayo, TaquizaComment

Finding MiMo: Exploring the dining and cocktails of the Biscayne Corridor

Miami has seen the birth of many vibrant neighborhoods in the past few years. Located along the heart of Biscayne Boulevard, Miami’s “Upper Eastside” is best known for its Miami-Modern (MiMo) architecture style.

Passover 2021: Let Chef Danny Serfer and Blue Collar do the cooking

Have you had enough of cooking? Chef Danny Serfer is offering his classic Passover Seder feast for 6-8 people for $249 which includes: ORDER HERE

Restaurants, Todays FeatureEllen BowenMarch 15, 2021Passover, Miami, Miami Beach, Blue CollarComment

NEW VENUE: American Express Gold Card X Resy announce Miami Restaurant Drive-Thru Event

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: American Express and reservations platform Resy announce The American Express Gold Card presents The Resy Drive-Thru Miami, a two-night culinary event on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19, 2021. TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 24th 10 am for Gold Card members and FEBRUARY 26th 10 am for General Public. BUY Tickets on this link: https://blog.resy.com/2021/02/miami-drive-thru/

Events, Restaurants, Todays FeatureEllen BowenMarch 15, 2021Food Events, Miami, Resy, American Express, Mana Wynwood, Drive InComment

20 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Miami: UPDATED

As more and more visitors escaping frigid temps and unrelenting winter weather flee to Miami, we continue to update our COVID safe dining guide. Please support local and RESPECT THE MASK.

Restaurants, Todays Feature, What I ATEEllen BowenMarch 14, 2021COvid, Outdoor Dining, Miami, Miami Beach, CDC Protocols, Wear a Mask, Stay SafeComment

Planta Restaurants 1-for-1 Initiative to support Food Rescue US Miami & Lotus House

Planta 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.

17 Restaurants for COVID Safe Dining in Miami: UPDATED

SINCE WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE: The Miami restaurant scene has been quite different since March 2020. Many friends and followers have asked me my opinion about what restaurants I have felt comfortable going to that have good food, good service and still feel like a fun night out. Here are 17 restaurants I have been to personally and feel COVID safe.

Restaurants, Todays Feature, What I ATEEllen BowenFebruary 10, 2021COvid, Outdoor Dining, Miami, Miami Beach, CDC Protocols, Wear a Mask, Stay SafeComment

World Central Kitchen partners with Food Rescue US Miami FREE Meals

Food Rescue US Miami, the philanthropic program extension of MIAbites, has operated its Restaurant Community Meal program since March 2020.

Taste of Miami Cookbook benefits Restaurants in Miami

How can you help support our local restaurants? The Taste of Miami, the much-anticipated COVID-relief cookbook, was just released featuring 50 recipes provided by some of Miami’s favorite restaurants. BUY HERE! Pre-order your copy.

Recipes, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamJanuary 26, 2021Miami, COVID, Cookbook, Taste of Miami, Support Local, RestaurantsComment

16 Restaurants for COVID Safe Dining in Miami: UPDATED

UPDATED: The Miami restaurant scene has been quite different since March 2020. Many friends and followers have asked me my opinion about what restaurants I have felt comfortable going to that have good food, good service and still feel like a fun night out. Here are 16 restaurants I have been to personally and feel COVID safe.

Restaurants, Todays Feature, What I ATEEllen BowenJanuary 24, 2021COvid, Outdoor Dining, Miami, Miami Beach, CDC Protocols, Wear a Mask, Stay SafeComment

Miami’s Top 10 Black Owned Restaurants of 2020! via: The Hungry Blackman

NOTE: This week’s MIAbites features Miami’s 10 Top Black-Owned restaurants via Starex Smith ( aka The Hungry Blackman). Please visit and support all of these restaurants as we continue to navigate Covid. They need our support as do ALL of Miami’s independent restaurants. Dine-in, takeout, delivery or purchasing gift cards are a good way to help them.

What I ATE, Todays Feature, RestaurantsEllen BowenJanuary 17, 2021Miami, Black owned, Top Restaurants, MLK DayComment

16 Restaurants for COVID Safe Dining in Miami

The Miami restaurant scene has been quite different since March 2020. Many friends and followers have asked me my opinion about what restaurants I have felt comfortable going to that have good food, good service and still feel like a fun night out. Here are 14 restaurants I have been to personally and feel COVID safe.

Restaurants, Todays Feature, What I ATEEllen BowenJanuary 11, 2021COvid, Outdoor Dining, Miami, Miami Beach, CDC Protocols, Wear a Mask, Stay SafeComment

Thanksgiving 2020 Round-up for Miami

While the circumstances this holiday season are not ideal due to COVID-19, your Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to suffer. Take a look at our favorite spots to share your gratitude over a tasty and memorable meal at home or at the restaurant. And please Stay Smart. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy!

Events, Holiday Eating, Hotel Dining, Restaurants, Todays FeatureChristina M Ramos November 24, 2020Thanksgiving, 2020, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Turkey, Holidays, Hotel DiningComment

FREE Meal Schedule from Food Rescue US Miami

MIAbites and Food Rescue US Miami continue to support and fund our local restaurants and chefs to prepare and provide free meals to local residents, homeless, healthcare workers, and food insecure individuals and families.

DONATE to us so we can continue to fund this program through the 2020 Holiday season.

Big Mama’s BBQ gives back with Food Rescue US

The COVID crisis has certainly taken its toll on our economy and none are more impacted than the restaurant and bar community, with closures, curfews, restrictions, and low tourism. Miami Beach real estate broker Howard Chase and his wife, Liliana Chase, wanted to bring traditional BBQ to Miami and felt the timing and location with plenty of outside dining worked regardless of the crisis.

Food Rescue Miami, Restaurants, Todays Feature, EventsEllen BowenOctober 29, 2020BBQ, Miami, Little River, Big Mama's BBQ, Food Rescue US MiamiComment

Stanzione87: FREE Pizza to our community in need

By Popular Demand: As part of the Food Rescue US Miami Community Kitchen program , Stanzione87 will be providing free pizzas to those in need at their location on 87 SW8th St/Brickell City Centre on Tuesday 10/27 to furloughed, laid off, unemployed hospitality employees, local charities and anyone in need of a meal for themselves or their family.