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Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Looking for a new way to say “that's amore!” this year? We’ve got it! Check out our list of the top ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day Miami 2018 and Fort Lauderdale too —from picnics on the beach to a star-studded concert, there’s something for couples, singles and even families! And if you'll be celebrating at home, check out the two recipes for Valentine themed cocktails.
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Eating News January

If anyone doubted we were in "the season", doubts would be dispelled with the number of high profile new restaurant openings. Here's the scoop on that, as well as recent closings, a spirits infused ice cream store in the Design District, hot spot Indian restaurant Ghee now open for lunch in Design District, the best Spanish tortilla in town, and more in Eating News for January.
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What’s New at SOBEWFF 2018

South Florida’s tastiest weekend of the year, the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, will be back on our sunny shores just next month! Like it does every year, from February 21st to February 25th, Miami and Fort Lauderdale will become a blank canvas for countless celebrity chef events, dinners, wine pairings, late-night parties, walkaround tastings, celebrity appearances and more. Of course, with each new festival comes a slew of new events we all can get excited about. Read below to find out what’s new at the 17th edition of the festival this year, both at the O.G. location in South Beach and the third-annual CRAVE Greater Fort Lauderdale Series. Added bonus: All still have tickets available!
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Miami Got Lucky, Literally

Move over New York and Los Angeles Asian food snobs. Yes, Miami got lucky with new Asian food marketplace, 1-800-LUCKY. OMG is the food ever delicious. If I closed my eyes I would think I was at a street market in Singapore. Find seven food vendors from Hong Kong and Japan to Miami's own, a Karaoke Bar, and Wynwood's first convenience store. Eat across Asia with buns, wok classics, peking duck, ramen, shrimp dumplings and Taiyaki Japanese ice cream.
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January Events for All Tastes

This month brings a serious new foodie event to South Florida's calendar, along with the return of other events you won't want to miss -- for music, food, culture, and garden lovers.
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Cream, Ice Cream Parlor and Cafe

Cream Ice Cream Parlor and Café took me back to my childhood. Actually, it’s better than any ice cream hangout I can remember. Besides the scrumptious ice cream, the place is fun, whimsical, comfortable and unlike any other place in Miami. With good reason it has built up a dedicated fan club of all ages – millennials going there on a date, groups of friends and families, and grandparents with their grandchildren. The “look” itself is definitely part of the story, but first let’s talk about the main event – the ice cream.
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My Favorite Restaurants of 2017

The most frequently asked question I get is what is your favorite restaurant in Miami. So I decided to answer that question for all of you readers. There’s one caveat. It's a list of eleven since I have favorites for different reasons – do I want a steakhouse, Asian, festive/party scene, Italian, French, Mediterranean? As we all know, the restaurant business is tricky. Especially in Miami, the service and food can change from one day to next with a departing chef, transient wait staff, economics, etc. That being said, if and when you go to these places, hope they’re the best possible dining experience for you too. Enjoy!
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Miami New Years Eve 2018: 9 Picks

2017 has been quite a year—so here in Miami, it needs to go out with a bang. Whether you’re looking for a tasty sit-down dinner, brunch, a laidback party, somewhere where you can dress to impress, a concert, supper club or even a slumber party, Miami New Years Eve 2018 will be one you won’t forget. Here are ten picks at different price points for couples, families, solos and groups of friends.
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Eating (and Drinking) News – December

A gem of an eatery for tapas in the Bal Harbour area, a new eating choice in Brickell City Center, Spanish gourmet store and cafe in Key Biscayne, a stylish bar and lounge for live Latin music and jazz (when you want to go out and not have yet another meal), and a new Brooklyn pizzeria popup in the Design District, all in Eating and Drinking news for December.
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Forte dei Marmi, A Star

2017 is going to end on a culinary high note for me discovering top new entrants and -- I'm going out on a limb here, the best Italian restaurant in Miami. This was welcome after a dry spell in exceptional dining. Last week you read about Sakura736. Now it’s all about Italian cuisine and Forte dei Marmi Miami. I’ve dined at Forte dei Marmi three times in 60 days and I can’t wait to go back. The space was formerly occupied by Cavalli and prior to that Danny Devito’s place, both of which were short lived. Heading up the kitchen is two star Michelin chef Antonio Mellino and his talented son chef Raffaele which right away speaks to the seriousness of the restaurant venture. But sometimes Michelin star cuisine can be precious or too studied. Not so here. It veers to classic cuisine, but with a creative twist and slow food culture, and some totally new dishes here in Miami.
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