Food & Drink

You don’t need a sweet tooth to appreciate the sugar-coated splendor that’s igniting the senses inside Aventura Mall. But it certainly helps. Visitors are raving about Miami Sweet, the immersive and interactive ode to candy created by Jackie Sorkin that she describes as her love letter to Miami. It’s a sensory-overload experience, cast over 20,000

1. Hanging in: Having already cultivated a late-night setting unlike anything in Fort Lauderdale—the hip and cozy Posh, with its live DJs, hookah, and celebrated sushi, sashimi and specialty rolls—John and Vandana Janho were poised to add to their local legacy. But less than a week after their March 2020 purchase of popular Asia Bay

With Yardbird reaching a significant milestone in the restaurant industry, the establishment is celebrating the occasion with month-long specials and unique programming throughout October. The James Beard-nominated and award-winning eatery opened its first location in 2011 on Miami Beach. Since then, it has expanded to five locations around the U.S. and one globally. To celebrate the

When the Rotterdam docks in Fort Lauderdale this month, it will come with Chef Rudi Sodamin’s flavors and scents of the Côte d’Azur. It’s been a long journey since Rudi Sodamin trained as a young cook in Austria, much of it at sea. The master chef for Holland America Line has reached the pinnacle of hospitality, overseeing the cruise

During her years in lifestyle management, she ran multimillion-dollar estate homes in South Florida for rapper/entrepreneur Sean Combs (aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or Diddy) and musician/record producer Timbaland. As a personal chef, she’s credited with helping Grammy-nominated rap artist Rick Ross shed 80 pounds. And regulars at her first Miami restaurant, South Street, included

To ensure the entire community can enjoy the launch of Mama Bella Gourmet Market & Café, the eatery is celebrating its grand opening with three days of deals. The specials last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Friday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 3 at 518 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The grand

1. Taste of Europe: South Florida wasn’t exactly clamoring for destination dining reminiscent of the south of France when Jean-Philippe Bernard, Paul Breuza, and Michael Martin launched Villa Azur in spring 2012. But the hospitality veterans and natives of France recognized that the epicurean experiences they knew so well—unforgettable evenings that combined world-class cuisine with

With pink being the color theme of Breast Cancer Month in October, Pubbelly Sushi in Miami is launching a “Drink Pink” fundraiser to benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  The limited-time-only Pink Sangria ($16) promotion will start and last through October. The drink is made with sparkling rosé, a dash

Pop Up & Shop Up will be the first retail concept launched at The Lincoln Eatery, a food hall in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district. The opening event will last from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, to help spotlight the vast selection of local businesses selling a rotating selection of

If you’re wondering where to celebrate National Guacamole Day on Thursday, there is no shortage of bars and restaurants offering great specials to ensure patrons can enjoy the popular dish.  This year, some of South Florida’s best Mexican restaurants are offering specials and authentic and creative guacamole dishes. Some of our favorites include: Venue: Bakan Wynwood 

Executive Chef-Owner Mariano Araya will bring his personal style of cuisine perfected over two decades when he launches Casa Mariano on Saturday in Doral. The menu is inspired by his most beloved dishes featuring South American and Mediterranean flavors. Araya will bring many of his cooking methods from his previous restaurant, Mariano’s Cuisine in Doral,

As Miami Beach Pride Week begins Friday, local restaurants are offering unique concoctions and special events to honor the occasion. There is no shortage of ways to partake in the week-long celebration, from rainbow milkshakes to a groovy drag brunch.  Here are some establishments providing exclusive specials: Miami Diner  South Beach’s new retro American hangout