Wellness Wednesday: Gluten-free dining in South Florida

My journey with Celiac disease, an auto immune disease in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage of the small intestine, began in 2014. Although gluten free food options have tremendously increased since that time, there is still a lack of understanding and care for those with my specific dietary need. So if you're like me, finding a restaurant that offers gluten free options can be extremely difficult. Luckily, I have found a few places in South Florida that fit the bill (and which I frequent very often).

Wellness Wednesday, Features, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamAugust 28, 2019Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Gluten Free, Healthy EatingComment

Juvia Miami Beach: Still a favorite on Lincoln Road

On top of the distinctive Herzog & De Meuron parking garage at 1111 Lincoln Road is Juvia, a restaurant that provides amazing views as wonderful as its ceviche; and their ceviche is pretty great.

Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamAugust 16, 2019Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, Juvia, Herzog & De MeuronComment

Weekly Nibble: National Rum Day in Miami

National Rum Day was Friday, August 16 and Miami was one of the best places in the U.S.A. to celebrate this National holiday. This week’s MIAbites Weekly Nibble is all about Rum Day celebrations! While you may have missed the “official” celebrations, rest assured that RUM is still flowing at all of the below mentioned watering holes.

Events, Todays Feature, Weekly NibbleMIAbites TeamAugust 15, 2019Miami, Miami Beach, Rum, National Rum Day, Bacardi, Havana Club RumComment

Wellness Wednesday: 6 Places to Eat Vegan and Plant-based in Miami

The 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.

Restaurants, Todays Feature, Wellness WednesdayEllen BowenAugust 14, 2019Vegan, Plant-based, Miami Beach, Wynnwood, Miami, Healthy EatingComment

Saturday Sweets: Back to School with Nutella Rice Krispies

RECIPE: Nutella Rice Krispies

Back to School is here. Schools officially open on August 19th so please Drive Carefully and treat your kids after school (or pack for their lunch) to these Nutella Rice Krispie treats. If you know me, then you know Nutella is the greatest thing ever invented in my eyes.

Recipes, Features, Saturday Sweets, Todays FeatureAmber Love BondAugust 10, 2019Miami, Back to School Snacks, Snacks, Nutella, Rice Krispies, RecipesComment

Weekly Nibble: Domino Night, Birthday Pastelito Eating Contest, National Rum Day, Dog Day and More

With Miami Spice in full swing, we thought a MIAbites Weekly Nibble of things “other than Spice” might be of interest. Of course, Miami Spice is very awesome and we have compiled OUR own list of favorites which we will “reveal” in our Monday Newsletter. If you are not yet a subscriber, sign up for 1X a week news, reviews and views.

Events, Todays Feature, Weekly NibbleMIAbites TeamAugust 9, 2019Miami, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Weekly Nibble, Events, Food EventsComment

Wellness Wednesday: Stash House Market- New Vegan Spot in West Palm Beach

2019 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.

Wellness Wednesday, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamAugust 7, 2019plant-based, Vegan, West Palm BeachComment

National Oyster Day: Get Shuckin in Miami

August 5 is National Oyster Day and South Florida restaurants are embracing this glorious holiday by offering specials to allow guests to indulge in these tasty sea treats.

Weekly Nibble: Wine & Cheese, Cooking Classes, National Rum Day, New Summer Menus and more

The Weekly Nibble by MIAbites features curated food happenings to keep you in the know. Here are some fun Summer food events and new menus to keep you busy over the next weeks.

National Avocado Day: 7 Places to Go Green in Miami

National Avocado Day is Wednesday, July 31, and we highly encourage avocado fans to celebrate at the following South Florida locations who boast the best avocado dishes:

Wellness Wednesday, Todays FeatureChristina M Ramos July 30, 2019National Avocado Day, Avocado, Miami, Miami BeachComment

Saturday Sweets: Seaspice's No-Bake Lemon Mousse Recipe

Summer in Miami! This week’s Saturday Sweets is a sweet and refreshing recipe for No-Bake Lemon Mousse from Miami River hot spot, Seaspice. This treat is bound to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time, as this easy to make dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy notes. This is just the kind of dessert you’ll crave on a hot summer day.

Saturday Sweets, Todays Feature, FeaturesAmber Love BondJuly 27, 2019SaturdaySweets, Desserts, Lemon, Seaspice, Downtown, Miami River, SummerComment

Weekly Nibble: Tiki Weekend, Peruvian Independence Day, Latin Karaoke, New menus and more

The Weekly Nibble by MIAbites features curated food happenings to keep you in the know. Here are some fun Summer food events and new menus to make this your best summer.

Happy Hour, Todays Feature, Weekly Nibble, EventsMIAbites TeamJuly 26, 2019Miami, Miami Beach, Weekly Nibble, Food EventsComment

Miami Spice Preview at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach

August is coming and in Miami that means Miami Spice. Over 215 restaurants all over are perfecting their craft to make sure every bite of your 3-course experience is as perfect as the last. Recently, the iconic Fontainebleau on Miami Beach invited a group of us to visit and try out their Miami Spice menu

Saturday Sweets: Five Ice Cream Shops We Can't Get Enough Of

Whether you're looking for a cheat day treat or a way to celebrate the last week of National Ice Cream Month, ice cream is a go to delight for so many of us. Ice cream is one of the most popular desserts available — did you know it's a 30 billion dollar industry? With ice cream to be found on almost every corner, here's five spots we just can't get enough of.

The 2019 James Beard Foundation Blended Burger Project in South Florida

This 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.

Weekly Nibble: James Beard Pop Up, BBQ collab, National Tequila Day, and more

The MIAbites Weekly Nibble features upcoming or ongoing food news and events for the next couple of weeks. Here are some of our favorite and unique events to put on your radar for the next weeks.

Mango Madness: Vegan Mango Avocado Parfait recipe via Chef Todd Erickson

Chef Todd Erickson has been one of Miami’s busiest chefs for many years, helming Haven gastropub, creating Hua Hua’s tacos and partnering to bring plant-based fast casual dining at GLAM. He can also be found donating his time and food cooking at community charitable events and now he has partnered with longtime friend and top Event Planning and Design coordinator, Todd Schneider, to form The Todds, a culinary catering, design and event planning company.

Recipes, Saturday Sweets, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamJuly 13, 2019Mangos, Mango Monday, Miami, The Todds, CateringComment

Say "Oui" and Celebrate Bastille Day in Miami

The French holiday is formally called “La Fête Nationale” and is celebrated each year on July 14. The holiday recognizes and celebrates the storming of the Bastille penitentiary, which ultimately helped usher in the French Revolution. It also represents the overthrow of the tyranny of the French monarchy and King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Below are our picks for the best fetes in Miami to celebrate #BastilleDay and enjoy the best of French food even after the celebration winds down:

Events, Restaurants, Todays FeatureMIAbites TeamJuly 11, 2019French, Bastille Day, Miami, Miami BeachComment