Tall curly metal gates and an overgrown entryway welcome diners to Café Roval in Morningside/Upper East Side. Strolling along a winding stone path you enter the 1920’s genuine coral house with a storied past that includes a water pump station, private home, home for single women and a hair salon.
Read MoreBravo’s “Top Chef” heads to the state of Kentucky for season 16, kicking off with two weeks of supersized premieres beginning Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 pm. This season, 15 new talented chefs from cities big and small across the U.S. will compete for the sought-after title amid the unique culinary scenes in Louisville, Lexington and Lake Cumberland, before heading abroad for an epic finale showdown in Macau, China.
One of the chefs is from our own backyard. Chef Pablo Lamon is the Chef de Cuisine at 27 Restaurant at The Freehand on Miami Beach.
Read MoreIt’s Taco Tuesday, but we’ve got more than just tacos on the brain. Our love of Mexican food knows no bounds. Here are five spots that not only have awesome tacos, but plenty of other dishes you’ve gotta order when you check them out.
Read MoreA Christmas pop-up bar has made its way to Miami for the first time. From now until December 23rd, Christmas lovers can head to the backroom at Wynwood’s Gramps to indulge in Christmas themed cocktails, music, and more.
Read MoreArt Basel and Miami Art Week starts next week with previews, opening night parties and of course, ART. But did you know that MIAbites has nicknamed Art Basel… EAT Basel? "Where should we eat in Miami?" Here are some of Our Contributors Best Bites for Art Basel dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District.
Read MoreThe holidays are here, and that means it’s time for gatherings with family and friends. With busy schedules, not everyone has time to bake something homemade to take with them as they celebrate with their loved ones. If you’re looking for something simple, sweet, and made with love — head over to your nearest Publix and grab a Mrs. Wonderful’s Cakes bundt cake to save the day.
Read MoreMiami has plenty of steak, seafood, Italian and New American restaurants. Even Thai and Asian fusion have many options, but for some reason, Ethiopian food has never been able to garnish enough support to survive the fickle Miami food scene. Lucky for us, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant opened a little over a year ago in Miami Gardens.
Read More“Season’s Eatings!” It’s Cyber Monday and there are LOTS of online deals to get your holiday shopping started…or finished. Check out these items suggested by our MIAbites contributors that are sure to please any food lover in your circle (or maybe drop a hint to someone else).
Read MoreWe all did the turkey thing, and many did the Black Friday shopping thing, but Saturday was Small Business Saturday. We’re all about shopping local and supporting our community.
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The Confidante Hotel on Miami Beach has a vibe that is part “old Miami” and part “hip hangout”. The classic Collins Ave Crown Hotel was built in the 1940’s and much of that retro- charm remains today, but add two gorgeous pools, a fun poolside bar and lounge area and Chef Richard Hales excellent restaurant, Bird and Bone and you have a spot that attracts a crowd, both local and visitors that appreciate Miami Beach and all it has to offer.
Read MoreWith another new year inching closer, we often prioritize our health and diet as the first thing to address. Gym memberships have “New Year, New You” specials and everyone goes on diets and tries new things. Veganism is on the rise and for good reasons. Continue reading for contest to win a copy of Vegan Challenge by Lisa Montgomery.
Read MoreThe Chocolate Spectrum Café and Academy, a retail operation that trains and employs individuals with special needs such as Autism, has just launched a new line of chocolate, CBDulce, which includes CBD, a cannabinoid from the Hemp plant. This natural, legal substance is known to have a variety of health benefits such as reducing stress, anxiety, pain and inflammation, as well as helping with sleep issues and reducing seizures.
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate “fall” in Florida than by enjoying brunch with a view of the ocean? Well, you can certainly SEA life’s beauty at Oceans 234. Located in Deerfield Beach just off of A1A, this is the kind of place you do not want to miss out on.
Read MoreThe 3rd Annual Friendsgiving hosted by the All Day Foundation will take place at The Anderson on November 19th from 6 - 9 p.m. Some of the city’s best chefs, bar owners, and spirits will come together to support this amazing cause.
Read MoreChilean wines are so in right now, especially at the higher-end of the economic spectrum. More and more, restaurants and their sommeliers are placing these wines on premium lists around the country, and people are starting to take notice of the expansion in quality coming out of the region. Fogo de Chão on Miami Beach is a great place to experience this revolution.
Read MoreCoffee aficionados can rejoice! Miami’s latest specialty coffee café & roaster, Deco Coffee Co., is now open in Allapattah. Deco Coffee Co., is a result of a new partnership between Nick Sharp of Threefold Cafe and Daniel Paguaga, Andre Villarreal, and Kevin Gonzalez from Relentless Roasters.
Read MoreOne of our favorite renovation projects in Miami has been The Vagabond Hotel. Built in the 1950’s The Vagabond on 72nd and Biscayne was one of the more than dozen mid-century modern motels that lined Biscayne Blvd. Now, The Vagabond is home to Vagabond Village, a F&B and lifestyle concept that is the brainchild of Amir Ben Zion of Bond St, Miss Yip, Bardot and Gigi.
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