It’s officially here — South Beach Wine and Food Festival has arrived for its 18th year and is spanning across way more than just South Beach with several activations all over the city and even in Fort Lauderdale. For some it’s one of the most thrilling week’s of the year, and for others it’s a new experience all together.
Read MoreIn less than a week from now Food Network & Cooking Channel’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival will be taking over South Beach and even parts of Fort Lauderdale. No meal is complete without something sweet — we’ve got your guide to the sweetest eats during SOBEWFF.
Read MoreIn a city full of vibrant restaurants and extravagance, it is nice to find a place that can provide an ambiance of classic elegance and intimacy, while maintaining Miami’s chic and modern styles.
Newly opened, Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden in the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove screams luxury, typical of Coconut Groves most beautiful mansions, decorated with stained woods, brass, leather and a touch of white and green accents, creates an inviting environment, ideal for business meetings, romantic getaways and delightful cocktail evenings.
Read MoreWelcome to the Miami Boat Show and Miami Yacht Show! Our MIAbites Dining Guide is updated just for this weekends event, so please enjoy each and every one of our favorite spots while you are here.
NEW this year are special food experiences at the show itself, including the Miami Yacht Shows, Windward VIP Club that includes elevated food and beverages including Rosé and Oysters event, Champagne Tastings and a special Brunch and Mixology Class with James Beard Finalist, Chef Brad Kilgore and his team from Kilgore Culinary. Tickets available here .
Read MoreWe’re just two weeks away from the best week of the year for anyone who loves food and is lucky enough to be in Miami. Food Network & Cooking Channel’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival is back for its 18th year.
Read MoreThere's always a need for something a little sweet to end the meal, this week's Saturday Sweets features an easy Brown Butter Bourbon Cake that's perfect for those occasions.
Read MoreValentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you gotten something for your special someone? Flowers and chocolate are always sweet, but why be so predictable when you’ve got the option to buy a heart-shaped box of croquetas? If you’re gonna go the chocolate route (and we’d never blame you if you did), check out some of Miami’s chocolate shops where you’ll find one of a kind chocolates and even caramel filled perfume bottles.
Read MoreKung Hei Fat Choy — that means Happy New Year! If you’re looking for a place to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Pig, here’s a list including five of my favorite restaurants to celebrate at, some with special menus and a Lion Dance.
Read MoreDid you know World Nutella Day is February 5th? Here is favorite recipe combining Nutella with Rice Krispies. Snap, Crackle, Pop…Nutella.
Read MoreIt was literally, a “Dim Sunday”, when we drove through the steady rain to No Name Chinese in South Miami. The modern Chinese restaurant helmed by Chef Pablo Zitzmann was a bright and welcome oasis with brick walls, open kitchen and counter and just the right amount of Asian touches. There is even a framed map of Hong Kong on the wall.
Read MoreIf you can’t be in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch the New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams for Super Bowl XLIII, score big this Super Bowl Sunday by taking advantage of the following specials for the big game.
Read MoreCelebrating its 23rd year, VeritageMiami, presented by City National Bank, will host 2,500 food, wine, beer and spirit aficionados from across South Florida to eat, drink and unite – all to benefit United Way of Miami-Dade. VeritageMiami showcases top sommeliers, incredible chefs, prestigious wines, breweries and an impressive lineup of auction lots.
Read MoreThe following recipe for “original” Buffalo Wings from Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY is reprinted from the James Beard Foundation Newsletter, Beard Bites and makes for a super Super Bowl treat.
Read MoreFor the last eight years Miami has embraced Sunset Drive’s Sweetness Bakeshop. The family-owned bakeshop opened during the cupcake craze of 2010 and became a haven for desserts in Kendall. Through the years, the Diaz family has kept on top of trendy desserts, but recently Sweetness Bakeshop, has undergone an evolution.
Read MoreYou’ve seen the brightly colored trains zipping by, headed North to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, but have you considered taking a day out of Miami that requires no car and no traffic? Go Brightline is the answer and today’s Travel Thursday Travel Bites.
Read MoreDid you know National Pie Day started in the mid-1970s after some guy (a nuclear engineer who loved pie) decided to call his birthday (January 23rd) National Pie Day and eventually within the next decade it became sponsored by the American Pie Council as an official holiday?
Read MoreEver really wanted some pie, but not enough to buy an entire pie for yourself? Pink Pie, a newly opened pie shop has finally answered our prayers for mini (we’re talking 3 inch) personal pies. Just mini enough to eat two (or three) without feeling guilty — and there’s savory pies too!
Read MoreIt looks like 2019 is shaping up to be a busy year in the Magic City. The month of January brings back some favorites like Matador Bar’s Pizza and Pineapple nights, new happy hours at Root & Bone, Azabu, and El Cielo, and whiskey tastings with some of our favorite brands. Check out some of what’s going on around town over the next couple of weeks.
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