Food & Drink

To incentivize residents to eat at local bars and restaurants, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently launched an initiative to reimburse patrons for purchases at local eateries. Johnson’s tequila brand Teremana helped establish the “Guac on the Rock” concept, which refunds customers around the country who order any Teremana Tequila cocktail and guacamole. “Guac on the

Lifestyle turned its dining spotlight on Riviera by Fabio Viviani for the April issue. Here are five things we learned about the new Italian concept at Hotel Maren. Where: 525 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Phone: 754.241.2020 Website: rivierabyfabioviviani.com 1) Welcome to town: His initial appearance on Bravo’s fifth season of Top Chef in 2008 might have broadened

A recent slate of clandestine meetings at Hyatt Centric Las Olas is generating plenty of buzz in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Patrons have been seen relaying a password to the front desk in exchange for a key to a room at the end of the hallway on the ninth floor. Rumor has it that, to gain entrance, guests

Where: 18167 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura Phone: 305.931.7401 Website: reunionkb.com The fast-casual world had been good to Cesar Olivo and his wife, Adriana Pérez Benatar. In Venezuela, the couple grew American Hot Dogs, a gourmet ode to the frank, to 18 restaurants before selling it in 2004. They hit another fast-casual home run with Salsa Fiesta,

As the story goes, the New York-based hospitality group behind such renowned Italian restaurants as Marea and Ai Fiori spent the better part of a decade looking for the perfect spot in which to launch its Osteria Morini brand in Miami.  After recently opening the doors to Osteria Morini Miami Beach, Altamarea Group will tell

A blending of cultures comes together on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre at EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery and Kitchen. The top brewer in Thailand, Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited (producer of Singha and Leo beers), is behind the first EST. 33 concept outside of its home market.  The interior of the restaurant

The Wynwood district is buzzing over the recent arrival of Uchi Miami, executive chef/owner Tyson Cole’s ode to Japanese cuisine that’s credited with raising the culinary bar in major cities across Texas, including the original outpost in Austin (which debuted in 2003). The 175-seat restaurant, with a 14-seat sushi counter and wraparound patio for al

Café Martorano Where: 3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Phone: 954.561.2554 Website [image_with_text image=”31157″ title=”The Story”] It’s been 30 years since Steve Martorano first set his eyes on a small restaurant space in Broward with a then-pink awning, five tables and a single stove. The recession of 1990 had dealt a financial body blow

After delighting customers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Downtown Disney in Anaheim, a family-owned brand is making its mark in Miami. Portland-based Salt & Straw opens its first East Coast scoop shop this Friday in Wynwood. The small-batch brand known for its unique flavors plans to immerse itself in the

Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop 2818 N. Miami Ave., Wynwood; 3435 Main Highway, Coconut Grove Red alert: Love comes in all edible shapes and sizes at Fireman Derek’s, the brainchild of fireman-turned-baker Derek Kaplan (all recipes, the business boasts, are “tested and approved” by actual firefighters). A Nutella stuffed cookie, for example, involves homemade chocolate chip

Where: 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach Phone: 561.639.8700 Website: lionfishdelray.com [image_with_text_over icon_size=”fa-lg” image=”30531″ title=”The Buzz”] The recipe that put Lionfish on the culinary map in San Diego—coastal casual vibe; socially conscious approach; and eclectic, chef-driven menu—also has diners buzzing in Delray. Since opening this fall, the concept developed by Clique Hospitality, with Johnny Demartini

A pop-up concept that honors the tradition of Korean cuisine while also serving today’s emphasis on health-conscious menu options is generating some fast-casual buzz in Coconut Grove. Jennifer and Michele Kaminski are the siblings behind 2 Korean Girls, a delivery and takeout concept that also includes their mother—Chom “Sunny” Kaminski, a cook whose line of