Join Fairchild Botanic Tropical Gardens as they celebrate Miami’s tropical summers with the sweetest and juiciest event: The International Mango Festival on Saturday July 13th and Sunday July 14th, 2019.
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One of our favorite “food” days is National Fried Chicken Day, which this year falls on Saturday, July 6th. Whether you prefer traditional Southern Fried Chicken or something a little more innovative, or just love the crunchy comfort food, get ready to dig in and celebrate.
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Always a coveted Thursday night reservation, Macchialina, is extending its incredibly popular $10 Pasta Thursday promotion to a weeklong celebration of Summer and to thank the loyal locals for supporting them all year. Starting TODAY, Monday July 8th through Thursday July 11th, guests will be able to enjoy a selection of $10 pasta dishes.
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Be Independent! This weeks edition of Weekly Nibble is here to make sure you are up on all the Fourth of July festivities, new openings, new chefs, new menus and new food happenings in Miami for the next couple of weeks!
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UPDATE: Yesterday, in Singapore, the restaurant community and food lovers world wide tuned in for the Worlds 50 Best Restaurant announcement, and Chef Mauro Colagreco and Mirazur in the small French town of Menton was awarded the #1 spot. Chef Mauro opened his first US restaurant, Flories at the Four Seasons Palm Beach just this March, and here is our MIAbites review from our visit for brunch. Worth the trip.
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Celebrate local farmers and shop farmers markets for fresh fruit and produce in South Florida!. On a recent Saturday, the fresh fruit and vegetable enthusiast that I am, ventured down to the Southwest Farmers Market at Tropical Park (open year-round, Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm) to experience what they had to offer.
The Urban Oasis Project local produce farm stand was the main draw for me but there were other vendors to see as well.
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Brunch is big, in fact – it seems to be the trendiest meal of 2019, and I’m not complaining! My brunch adventures tend to be #SundayFunday experiences, since I usually spend my Saturday mornings baking and running errands.
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It was Tuesday, and La Placita in MiMo was hosting their Domino Tournament, a weekly event that is held in the outdoor patio seating area from 7 -10 pm. Chef/Owner of Pubbelly and La Placita, Jose Mendin, was there to defend his title, but so were a dozen or more fellow food industry professionals along with some regular passionate players, so the event took on a competitive, yet very festive turn.
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This 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.
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James Bond would be very happy to know that today, June 19th is National Martini Day. Shaken or Stirred. Vodka or Gin( or both). Straight up or on the rocks. Olives or Lemon twist, Apple, Lychee or Chocolate. There are many many options for the martini lover.
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Father’s Day is tomorrow and if you still haven’t bought your Dad a gift, how about making him a homemade Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie with a bottle of his favorite bourbon? .
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The eighth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup is officially underway in France. As soccer fans across the world root for their national teams, we have picked out the best places in South Florida to catch all of the matches.
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Father’s Day 2019 is upon is and there’s still time to do last-minute shopping for the important father-figure in your life. Our curated list is sure to please any Dad, Granddad, Dad-to-Be, Husband or just a special guy in your life.
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School’s out. Looking for a fun activity with the kids? Make these desserts with them and get off to a sweet start to summer vacation. This week's Saturday Sweets is all about making something quick (under 3 minutes) using stuff you're most likely to find in your pantry on a regular basis. Mug cakes are exactly what you're looking for. These simple desserts take just a minute to assemble and about the same to cook.
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The Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables, an autonomous non-profit organization dedicated to advancing commercial vitality in Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile, will kick off its second annual Coral Gables Culinary Month on June 1. Throughout the month, there will be a variety of entertaining activations and dining specials at participating restaurants.
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The Carillon Wellness Resort in North Beach offers a world class spa (formerly Canyon Ranch), thermal experience, 4 pools, a fitness center, and 20 fitness classes a day, in addition to its luxury hotel accommodations and beachside restaurant, The Strand.
And beginning End May-October, the Carillon offers special 3-day Wellness Retreats that are both educational, informative and relaxing.
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Summer in Miami is here and that means plenty of chilled rosé will be poured. The second Saturday in June is International Rose Day, and La Centrale wants you to embrace the dolce far niente (sweet idleness) spirit of Italy’s coast with a visit to their Rosé Garden popup at the La Centrale Beach Club.
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Summer 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.