La Social on Miami’s Upper Eastside Wants to Be a Hub for the Community

At the entrance Miami’s Belle Meade neighborhood in the Upper Eastside, you’ve might have noticed the pink-pastel-hued façade of La Social. With a ficus tree towering overhead, the bistro and coffee shop houses a convivial dining room filled with locals lingering over their meals. The byword here is “community.” Diners stop…

Here Are the Miami Spice 2019 Participating Restaurants UPDATED

Miami Spice returns this August with prix-fixe deals at some of the area’s finest restaurants for the reduced price of $23 for lunch and brunch and $39 for dinner (excluding tax and gratuities). Spice, which runs August 1 through September 30 and is returning for its 18th year, is designed…

July 2019 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings

The dining scene is about to heat up as Miami Spice begins today. But many local restaurateurs have mixed opinions about debuting a concept during the city’s slow season. On the one hand, it gives the staff time to perfect the front and the back of the house before the onslaught of high season.

Bellini Brings Italian Coastal Charm to Coconut Grove

Picture the coastal towns of Italy: weathered pastel buildings overlooking a turquoise sea. Stepping into Bellini, you find a similar aesthetic. The same palette fills a yacht-inspired dining room of leather-upholstered barstools, striped booths, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the waters of Biscayne Bay.

Lorena Garcia’s Chica to Open in Former Soyka Spot

Lorena Garcia is taking over the Soyka space. The chef will open a second location of her restaurant, Chica, on the corner of Biscayne and NE Fourth Court in Miami. The original, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, debuted in May 2017.

The Best Deals During Miami Spice 2019

In 2002, restaurateur Steve Haas pitched an idea to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau: Host a month of dining deals at local restaurants. It was just a few months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and many people were still wary of travel. The program would incentivize coming…

Lunchroom Offers Poutine Sandwiches and House-Made Pop Tarts

Gooey cheeses and savory meats nestled between two slices of toasty bread is more than just a casual handheld meal: It’s a feeling. A hearty sandwich can transport us to a simpler time, whether it be tableside memories at Grandma’s house or a favorite ham and cheese on the first day of school. And for Elliot Wolf, that nostalgia and comfort inspired Lunchroom.

House of Food Porn Offers “Shushi” in LIttle Haiti

If you’re trying to find the eatery House of Food Porn in Little Haiti, look for the black building on the corner of NW 62nd Street and Second Avenue. There’s graffiti art all over it, and a sidewall is tagged with the phrase “Shushi. The world in a roll by chef Franco Antonio.”