Category: Food

New restaurant openings by Miami's high profile chefs, lunch in South Beach, food products made by Syrian women refugees in South Florida, another New York Michelin star restaurant on the way,  second outpost of cult favorite Salty Donut and lots of light bites you can use in Eating News Part 2. For Part 1, click here.
At last count there were 14 food halls in South Florida, from Miami up to Palm Beach. Truth to tell, I haven't been to all of them, but have been to the leading ones in Miami . That being said, judging by its pedigree (the sister of the wildly successful one in Lisbon) as well as the number of eateries and bars, variety of selections, and inviting ambiance, one of the best (if not the best) has to be Time Out Market Miami. It’s well worth going to check it out for breakfast or all day dining until 11 or Midnight (closed on Monday).
Summer is here but as you'll see,  there's no let up in high profile new restaurant openings, happy hour and lunch deals, a great gift idea for wine lovers, gelato heaven, and other eating news you won't want to miss. Here's Part 1 in a two part series.
STK Miami is unlike any other top steakhouse in Miami. Of course there’s the prime Angus beef and a selection of primo seafood that you’d expect, but there’s much more. None of the traditional clubby steakhouse décor. Here there were a lot of people celebrating special occasions , not surprising given the “glam” ambiance, loungey music and delicious food, all of which come together to create what STK has called “vibe dining.”. By evening's end, we were already plotting our return visit.
It’s increasingly difficult in Miami to find quality restaurants with  ambiance, very good food, good service, and solid value. An exception is the Edgewater/MIMO section from the high 50’s to 70’s on Biscayne Boulevard. There are a number of my favorites like Osteria Baiocco, Bar Meli, and O Munaciello. And now there’s a welcome addition to the list there – Phuc Yea, for fusion Vietnamese and Cajun cuisine. It’s an addition to a lot of  people’s list judging by its being almost full on a Wednesday night in May.
Places to visit, where to eat, where to stay, entertainment, and the annual not to be missed event:  here's your guide for a day exploring Overtown, one of Miami's most historic areas. There’s no better neighborhood to find authentic soul food or experience an amateur night showcase that’s modeled after the historic Apollo Theater’s long-running one in New York City. And rivaling Wynwood’s famous street murals are those of the late artist Purvis Young, born in Overtown. The building façades and architecture harken back to the early 1900s when black performers played, ate and stayed here. A new B & B, too, a bargain at rates starting at $100 a night.
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Judging by the number of page views, you loved the post on cheap places to eat in Miami. To find more of these hidden gems, I turned to Linda Bladholm who is a columnist for the Miami Herald on this very topic. As she says, cheap these days means affordable. Here are her exciting picks, from Korean and Trinidadian to Peruvian, Colombian hot dog joint, Serbian and more! All are family run, no big chains, where the emphasis is on home made food in no frills to smart spaces. Price point is $20 or less with no alcohol. This is Part 1 in a two part series. (For Karen's earlier post, click here).
Miami has an exceptional new option for Indian cuisine thanks to Hemant Mathur , the first Indian chef in the US to get a Michelin star. Owner and Executive Chef Mathur of widely acclaimed Devi and Tamarind restaurants in New York City, has brought his contemporary Indian cuisine to Midtown Miami. I've been to India numerous times, and say without hesitation that Maska is the best Indian restaurant in Miami. It also has an adjacent eatery for Indian street food, takeout and eatin.
Cheap restaurants in Miami, here's Part 2 in the series by Linda Bladholm who is a columnist for the Miami Herald on the topic. Here are more exciting picks, from rotisserie chicken and Indian to raw juice bar/Vegan, bakery and more. All are family run, no big chains, where the emphasis is on home made food in no frills to smart spaces. Price point is $20 or less with no alcohol.  For Part 1 click here.