Ariete Address: 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. The Buzz: A staple at the Coconut Grove restaurant, the Farmer is a menu item that’s been a local favorite since chef Michael Beltran introduced it at the opening in 2016. A fresh way to start any meal, ingredients change each season depending on which fruits and vegetables
Read MoreVinya Where: 328 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; 266 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; Time Out Market, 1601 Drexel Ave., Miami Beach The headline: The world-class pours might get people in the door, but there’s plenty else to keep you happy and entertained at this beloved South Florida wine bar. What’s the buzz: What gained popularity as
Read MoreMaryGold’s Where: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 Northwest Miami Court, Miami The headline: Miami powerhouse chef Brad Kilgore returns to South Florida. Why all the buzz? Excitement about Wynwood’s first hotel—a nine-story, 217-room property—has been heightened thanks to this culinary collaboration between the award-winning Kilgore and the team at Bar Lab (best known for developing Broken Shaker
Read MoreEarlier this year, the oceanfront 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa applauded the appointment of Chef Damoriae Graham. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, he made the move to South Florida to be closer to his wife’s family, who reside in Miami. Following in the footsteps of lauded chefs like Dean
Read MoreA rebranded epicurean extravaganza promises a week of kitchen demonstrations and gourmet bites from some of Broward County’s most inspired chefs. That’s just part of the allure at the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, which is slated for Jan. 9-15 at various locations. Co-founders Kate Reed and Phillip Marro have expanded the offerings at
Read MoreLas Olas remains known for its wide selection of high-end restaurants perfectly capable of producing an elegant evening. Yet, the luxurious interior mixed with the carnivorous food experience at Fogo de Chão stands out among the establishments in the area. Located along the east side of Las Olas under the opulent The Main Las Olas,
Read MoreFor the faithful at Canyon, a staple of the Fort Lauderdale dining scene for nearly three decades, it’s an idea that’s long overdue. By the same token, when it comes to the recently launched Saturday brunch, better late than never. The renovated restaurant, generating lots of buzz under owner Mike Linder and his talented team,
Read More1) Family Affair: A shared love of food led husband-and-wife team Cesar Olivo and Adriana Perez Benatar to become restaurateurs. It’s more than food, though, says Perez Benatar; it’s about gathering friends and family to enjoy treasured recipes and delight in different flavors from around the world. “We would do these food reunions at home
Read MoreTaster’s Choice: It wasn’t as if Damoriae Graham didn’t already have a world-class palate. Before taking over as executive chef at 3030 Ocean in the summer of 2021, he had established himself as an innovator in kitchens throughout Southern California and at restaurants in Arizona with the Madera Group. But his recent certification as a
Read MoreAmerican Social Where: 721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 690 SW First Court, Miami Gridiron goodies: Two college buddies created the concept that delivers comfort classics and more than 40 craft brews amid a buzzy backdrop. Speaking of adult beverages, American Social offers bucket promotions during all NFL games, including $20 buckets of domestic
Read MoreFoodies all over South Florida can hand the keys to their kitchen to a seasoned professional thanks to an in-home culinary concept that originated in Denver three years ago. That’s the premise behind Intueat, a digital marketplace that gives diners access to an exclusive community of top chefs in the tri-county region. Florida is just
Read MoreSouth Florida-based Hoffman’s Chocolates recently unveiled its newest dessert destination, Hof’s House of Sweets (Hof’s), at 601 East Las Olas Blvd., next to the planned Las Olas Tunnel Top Park. Formerly called Hoffman’s Chocolate, Hof’s House of Sweets features a broad curation of sweets and confections worldwide but is manufactured at its own Hoffman’s Chocolates factories in
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