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Miami’s restaurant scene is one of the most dynamic and creative in the country, With so many establishments opening (and some closing), staying in the know requires time and research. Our blog curates this information so you have it all in one place: new openings, restaurant guides, events not to be missed.
Michael Beltran’s restaurants are some of the finest in Miami, with Ariete receiving a Michelin star and his upscale Cuban diner, Chug’s, receiving a Bib Gourmand. Navé, another of Beltran’s restaurants, was included in the Michelin guide. Beltran recently opened the Gibson Room, a classic cocktail lounge on Coral Way….
View moreMiami is one of the most visited cities in the United States. It’s famous for its beaches, specifically South Beach, party scene, art deco style, and the blending of cultures from around the world. When you travel to Miami, you know you’ll be surrounded by some of the best restaurants…
View moreMiami is no slouch to a good party, but on New Year’s Eve, the city really takes it up a notch. It can be difficult to navigate the New Year’s Eve scene in Miami, so we thought we’d lend a helping hand to our party-loving readers out there. Check out…
View moreA little bit of the Grove has made its way north to the Village.Renowned for its upscale take on Mexican seafood classics, Coconut Grove staple Aida has opened a new location in Fort Lauderdale’s uber-hip Flagler Village neighborhood. The spot opened on Thursday, November 17. “When we were thinking of…
View moreThe Hit List is where you’ll find our favorite new food and drink experiences in Miami—whether they be pop-ups, takeout-only spots, or exciting new restaurants. Our only requirement is that these places are under a year old and making something delicious. Each month, we track new openings across the city,…
View moreThe team behind one of Miami’s most popular and well-reviewed restaurants, Boia De, are debuting their latest creation: Walrus Rodeo, a restaurant serving up wood-fired fare located just doors away from Boia De in Little Haiti. The dining room at Walrus Rodeo. For this new restaurant that officially opens on…
View moreBaia Beach Club Guest post by Madeline Wilkins and Yours Truly Waterfront restaurants in Miami are a top pick to take out of town guests. Here are our 16 favorite Miami restaurants on the waterfront, from the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, to the ocean. La Mar by Gaston Acurio…
View moreChicken and waffles from Doce Provisions. | Doce Provisions/Facebook There’s so much more than Cuban food Little Havana is one of Miami’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods. While the name may suggest a strong Cuban influence — and don’t worry, there’s plenty of it — visitors to the area will…
View moreCoconut Grove is one of Miami’s iconic little neighborhoods with a long history of a unique culture. Locals will tell you it’s worth a visit to this part of town to experience the lush landscaping, waterside views, and cozy but energetic vibes of one of the Magic City’s greatest gems….
View moreCorn crusted sea bass In Aida Mexican Seafood Restaurant in Coconut Grove a mural of AIDA for which this restaurant is named is what the owner Eduardo Gavilan calls his sea goddess. And sure enough, her blessings for standout seafood have worked. This is a seafood restaurant with not…
View moreArguably one of New York’s most successful restaurants has unveiled its first Florida location. Avra Estiatorio, which originally debuted in New York City nearly 22 years ago and has since expanded to larger locations in both Manhattan and Beverly Hills, has debuted its chic Greek dining room in the Estates…
View moreMidtown Miami is one of Magic City’s most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods today, serving as a one-stop area with plenty of stellar condos, shops, and some of the best eating spots. Just a few blocks away is the pocket-sized neighborhood of Edgewater, a waterfront residential community nestled on the shores of…
View moreThe Mayfair Hotel was Coconut Grove’s gem — more art piece than hotel, it featured a lobby with waterfalls, an atrium that gave the entire hotel an outdoor feel, and a rooftop pool. Though beautiful, the hotel eventually started to look more like a relic from the 1970s than a…
View moreMarygold, the much-anticipated new restaurant collaboration from chef Brad Kilgore and the Bar Lab team, debuts this Friday, November 18, at the Arlo Wynwood hotel. The restaurant will showcase a sophisticated Modern American menu with Florida flavors in a bright, greenery-filled setting. This marks Kilgore’s return to the Wynwood…
View moreThe mastermind behind Pamela Wasabi Bakery, a wholesale plant-based bakery in Miami, knows a thing or two about the South Florida vegan scene. After suffering from a chronic condition during her pregnancy, Wasabi sought out a new perspective on food, settling on the tastiest possible version of veganism….
View moreMiami’s most iconic dishes are part of the memory of many people. Multiculturalism is woven into many aspects of the Magic City’s life, and culinary destinations reflect this in their menus of offerings. Some of these eclectic food items have evolved to become the most beloved among the locals…
View moreThis counter-service restaurant gives a healthy, vegetable spin on many favorite dishes. Vegan options include the vegan veggie pizza, made with a gluten-free cauliflower crust piled high with broccoli, mushrooms, onion, and vegan mozzarella, and waffles with berries for the breakfast-craving crowd. Smoothies like sweet ginger (lemonade, apple, pineapple,…
View moreEater Miami has put together a list of restaurants that offer Thanksgiving dinners, saving you hours of preparation and time in the kitchen by preparing the holiday feasts so you don’t have to. The restaurants listed are handling all the cooking for this holiday, from customary whole-roasted turkeys to unique…
View moreIf Burger King and Ms. Cheezious got together to create a meal, it would be a short rib melt sandwich complete with fries and a soda. And if that sounds like fast food made in heaven, you can find it on the menu at Kylo, a new food hall…
View moreAba, the popular Mediterranean restaurant from Chicago-based restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, has debuted inside Bal Harbour Shops. This marks the third location for the restaurant, which has outposts in Chicago and Austin, and the restaurant group’s Florida restaurant. The food…
View moreCOTE Miami, PK Room photo by Naho Kubota By Yours Truly and Jan Engoren Here is Part 2 in a list of some of Miami’s best dining experiences and their private dining options. You’ll find everything from rooms for 10 to others for several hundred, and even buyouts…
View moreRedfish, the waterfront restaurant located inside Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables, has always been a spot beautiful enough for anniversary dinners, birthdays, and even proposals. In 2017, the restaurant suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Irma and remained closed for several years until chef Adrianne Calvo reopened it in 2019….
View moreOne of my new “go to” places for a casual, relaxed and delicious lunch or dinner with friends is the waterfront Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove. I’ve been there four times in six weeks which is a lot for me given the number of places I need to check out….
View moreIt’s October, the moist shroud has lifted from Miami’s skies, and the intoxicating scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls is in the air! Knaus Berry Farm, the Homestead farmstand that’s famous for its freshly baked cinnamon rolls, is now open for the season. Knaus has a passionate following, with…
View moreMajor Food Group strikes again. The team behind hotspots Carbone, ZZ’s, Sadelle’s, and Dirty French, have opened their latest Miami restaurant, Contessa, a swanky, two-story restaurant in the Miami Design District focused on Northern Italian cuisine. The ground floor dining room at Contessa Miami. This marks the second location for…
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