Saturday Sweets: Where to Celebrate World Chocolate Day in Miami

The BEST of MIAbites 2019

July 7th was World Chocolate Day and the best way to celebrate the decadent holiday is to indulge in various types of chocolate. In recent years, Miami has been lucky enough to jump on the artisan chocolate wagon with the opening of a few of its own local chocolate shops. Here are three Miami chocolate shops ready to celebrate World Chocolate Day or any day.

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UPDATED- Where to Eat in Miami: MIAbites Dining Guide 2024

Seasons EATINGS! Happy Holidays. Here is our UPDATED MIAbites Dining Guide for 2019-2020.

Everyone is always asking us "Where should we eat in Miami?"  Here are some of MIAbites Contributors Best Bites for "am to pm" dining in and around Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and the Design District.  We update this guide every month so make sure you bookmark this page for future reference.

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Faena Art: Jim Denevan & Outstanding in the Field make art and culinary magic

The last time Miami hosted the traveling culinary feast, Outstanding in the Field, I was fortunate to attend with some friends. On a gorgeous afternoon, a long wooden table was set in an arc on the beach in front of the Faena while we dined on creative appetizers and a gourmet dinner.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide: MIAbites Top Picks

“Season’s Eatings!” Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday shopping craziness officially kicks off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are LOTS of online deals to get your holiday shopping started…or even 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).

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Profile: Chef Paul Aceto- Private Chef to Celebrities

First of all, we are NOT celebrities. But last March, a group of us set sail for a “three-hour tour”. Actually it was a full day excursion around the Miami waters aboard a 77 ft Azimut yacht called the Carpe Diem and included plenty of champagne, appetizers and a gourmet dinner prepared with excellent deftness in a tiny galley kitchen on board by private chef, Paul Aceto.

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Art Basel/Ate Basel: Chef Michael Solomonov pops up at 1 Hotel

Art Basel brings some of the world’s most talented artists together for a week of exhibits, shows, and events. Art doesn’t just refer to visual and fine art, but also to many chefs who flock to Miami to showcase their talent with food. Here is the first of unique food and art pairings coming during Miami Art Week December 4-6,2019.

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