Food & Drink

From the neon sign that everyone who passes through Miami Beach’s South of Fifth points out to a hidden culinary membership club in the Miami Design District. That’s the leap that Major Food Group made last year by following up the South Beach it-spot Carbone with the enigmatic ZZ’s Club. The discreet venue—packed in season,

The latest restaurant and lounge concept from Ink Entertainment is delivering an elevated dining and cocktail experience—in more ways than one. Aptly named Level 6, which debuted in the heart of Coconut Grove, offers gourmet Spanish cuisine, music and entertainment programming, hand-crafted cocktails—and sixth-floor views of Biscayne Bay and Miami. The 4,000-square-foot space is a study

Baresco, a Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, plans to open in Pompano Beach early next month. It will feature shared plates, tacos and entrees focusing on authentic flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients.  “Pompano Beach has been extremely welcoming to us, and we have had great success with Beach House Pompano over the years,” Andy Fox says,

Well, they’ve done it again. After Major Food Group scored successes with Carbone, Dirty French Steakhouse and ZZ’s Club, expectations were high—to say the least—for Contessa, the five-month-old Miami outpost of the popular Boston eatery. It’s not like the Boston original was some august establishment; it debuted in 2021. But the place proved so popular

Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach partnered with four-time James Beard award-winning celebrity chef Todd English to curate the menu and experience for the project’s private restaurant. Along with numerous television appearances, English is best known for his current restaurants, Olives, Figs and Pappas Taverna, his newest New York City outpost. The private restaurant in Bentley

Beach House Pompano Address: 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach The Buzz: The second-story bar view here is hard to beat; you’re perched high enough at the Rooftop Lounge to enjoy the exquisite sand and surf. Better still, nab one of the Crows Nest VIP booths for an even better view—availability is at a

1. The Sage: It says as much about Vic Casanova’s never-ending thirst for learning as it does his kitchen prowess that the executive chef overseeing the culinary program at the Ray quotes from the 1988 novel The Alchemist. Like the Andalusian shepherd in Paulo Coelho’s best-seller ultimately discovers, Casanova continues to find lessons in the

New York-based restaurant Philippe by Philippe Chow will occupy the coveted restaurant space at One Ocean South Beach after signing a lease agreement, with plans to open in 2024. Philippe by Philippe Chow will offer its sophisticated Beijing-inspired dining to Black Lion’s entire ground floor space at One Ocean in the heart of the South of Fifth neighborhood.  “Landing

IT’SUGAR continued its growth in South Florida by opening its latest store at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach (139 S. Compass Way). As one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., IT’SUGAR offers hundreds of varieties of over-the-top sweets, humorous products and immersive candy experiences. Featured brands sold at its stores include Sour Patch

After nearly a decade of serving up decadent desserts for his loyal fans in Wynwood, former Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan finally has brought his baked goods to Broward County. The recent debut of Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (250 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1) in Fort Lauderdale is further icing on a cake and sweets business that shows

After closing the restaurant in spring 2022 for a $4 million renovation, Anthony’s Runway 84 in Fort Lauderdale is set to host its first patrons today. The eight-month makeover was conducted to provide a relaxed, contemporary look that evokes the historic feel of Anthony’s Runway 84, now known as Runway 84. “The decision to close

1. Bigger & Better: Since its launch in 2011, Kapow has treated foodies to innovative Southeast Asian cuisine that established the concept as destination dining in and around Boca Raton. The problem became accommodating an ever-growing fan base inside its intimate room at Mizner Park. Consider that problem solved. In September, Kapow relocated to a