http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Restaurants 60 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:04:53 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1339249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1339249.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's not every day you get an invitation to a fun, fancy, flirty party on South Beach, but at the sparkling Mr. Chow, you're on the guest list -- well, if you can afford it. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1339091.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1339091.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Aboud Kobaitri was born in Lebanon, apprenticed in a Paris restaurant, attended culinary school in Norway and now runs a little bistro in Cooper City. If his path to South Broward sounds curious, know that cooking isn't the chef's only love. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/top-dining-story/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/top-dining-story/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/1005063.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/1005063.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Check out these holiday restaurant specials http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/130590.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/130590.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:55 EDT Ask Victoria Pesce Elliott about dining out http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/748341.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/748341.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Spanish comfort food, refined, at W's Soleá http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/767967.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/767967.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Chill out with acai sip http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/761272.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/761272.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:01 EDT Highlights of the week's food and wine events http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/130730.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1027/story/130730.html Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:29 EDT Recipes, meal ideas and more http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1315261.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1315261.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Charlotte Bistro is a sassy little flirt. From the moment you catch a glimpse inside the tight-fitting dining room on Miracle Mile where swirly mirrors and framed prints compete for attention, you know this girl has got ambition. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1304207.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1304207.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The Dadeland Plaza Mall on South Dixie Highway in Pinecrest looks like the usual jumble of strip shops. But tucked between For Eyes and Muscle Max is a world of restaurants stretching from Asia (Japan and Vietnam) to Brooklyn (Roasters 'n Toasters). We opted for three European menus and found ourselves transported -- without the flight or exchange rate. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1292841.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1292841.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Lots of people assume Miami is a health-conscious town -- a Southeast version of L.A., perhaps. Maybe it's all the beautiful bodies and sunshine. The truth is, that when it comes to dining out, we've got more deep-fried, porky, processed and syrup-laden food than nearly any city I know. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1282127.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1282127.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Coconut Grove has long been a magnet for drifters. It's easy to stop by for a beer and fall in love with the colorful, quirky neighborhood. But for a Chicago-themed eatery that plopped down in the ungainly spot that once housed Don Quixote, it has been a tough transition. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1270771.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1270771.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Bar Rosso sounds like just what the condo-dense Aventura neighborhood behind Loehmann's needs: A wine-savvy place to meet friends for a bite and a sip. But the warehouse-sized space that was once Ivy's seems cold and empty, the staff untrained and the food simply not up to the task. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1259106.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1259106.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT With champagne budgets rare these days, it seems perfect timing for a low-brow burger and beer joint to open in South Beach. And what better name for it than The Burger & Beer Joint? http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1247376.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1247376.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT The northwest suburbs of Miami-Dade offer any number of Latin American restaurants, but cuisines from the other side of the Atlantic are a bit harder to find. Here are two Miami Lakes restaurants that boast a taste of the continent and a Doral spot with Mediterranean flair. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1236010.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1236010.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Miami is having a French moment. And nowhere is it more authentic than on the tip of South Beach at the new Au Pied de Cochon. After opening in late May it kept the same hours as a hospital emergency room -- around the clock. But, sadly, after some wrangling with the city over liquor licenses it has scaled back to just lunch and dinner. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1224685.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1224685.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT I rarely bother to review nightclubs that double as restaurants since the food is usually an afterthought, the prices are absurd, and the attitude is predictably preposterous. The Bancroft Supper Club could have been different. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1214058.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1214058.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT The setting is a classic Hollywood version of the perfect little French bistro. The walls are eggshell white, accented with red and black and dotted with gilt-framed mirrors and sweetly Gallic artwork. Daily specials scrawled on a blackboard over the open kitchen are recited with flair by a team of briskly competent, black-clad waiters while diners fill the room with bubbly chatter. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1202930.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/miami-dade-dining/story/1202930.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT A family trip to China last fall left me craving most of all the drop-of-a-hat elegance of the family-style dining we enjoyed -- relaxed yet ritualized banquets with a dozen friends and acquaintances in which we were served a multitude of dishes in a kind of formal order I never fully understood. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1326914.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1326914.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Barring a last blast of heat and humidity, it's time to head toward the beaches to enjoy the time of the year that makes South Florida great. Here are three restaurants to consider on or near Broward's sandy shores. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1315731.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1315731.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A voluptuous young woman greets patrons with a welcoming smile at the door of Satoro Restaurant & Lounge. Step inside, and the place is as sultry as the hostess -- clubby and urban with soft lighting, white leather seats and warm orange accents. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1303692.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1303692.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT When it opened in 1989, Bimini Boatyard became the hot place to go on Fort Lauderdale's 17th Street Causeway. Fancy cars filled the parking lots, mega yachts docked out back and people-watching was over the top. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1292511.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1292511.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The light, fragrant, healthful cuisine of Vietnam is perfect for South Florida, yet we're only beginning to embrace it. The love affair is bound to heat up with the opening of Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, likely the only spot east of U.S. 441 specializing in dishes like pho, shaking beef and Vietnamese crepes. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1281950.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1281950.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Going out to watch football doesn't have to mean eating greasy bar food. Here are three places that offer a wider selection to go with their wide screens. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1270772.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1270772.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Dining at Candela is like having a personal chef. Give talented toque Armando Vega a few days notice and he'll cook whatever you want (within reason, of course). Plus you'll be amazed at the quality and quantity of the food at such modest prices. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1258868.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1258868.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The restaurant business has taken a hard hit, with the recession claiming newcomers as well as veteran venues, so hopes are high this fall for Dine Out Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1247034.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1247034.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Chef Timothy Boyd and his wife, Lara, have a knack for opening restaurants in unexpected places. Fans have followed them from the Upper Crust in Plantation to Milk & Honey in Pembroke Pines and now The Mustard Seed Bistro in a small Cooper City shopping center. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1235810.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1235810.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Sushi isn't always the most budget-friendly dinner, but sometimes you just have to splurge. One way to keep the costs down is with a Pan Asian meal, mixing in some stir-fry or noodle dishes that are more filling for the same money. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1224222.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1224222.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Meatloaf. Mac and cheese. Matzoh-ball soup. When times get tough, we turn to food that makes us feel better. Even glitzy Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has put its money on the comfort-food craze, revamping the menu in the past few months. When busted bettors need to soothe their psyches, they can head to the appropriately named Blue Plate, open 24/7 inside the casino. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1213742.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/broward-dining/story/1213742.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Take a walk in downtown Hollywood, and you can't help but notice signs of a tight economy -- vacant storefronts, empty seats, liquidation sales. But on the bright side, new businesses do keep moving in -- about 14 in the past six months, including Aldo Restaurant & Bar on Hollywood Boulevard. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1339118.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1339118.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Released on the third Thursday of November, France's beaujolais nouveau is the first wine of the season in the northern hemisphere. It's vinified quickly and gently, turning out a light-bodied, unserious, very fruity red wine from the gamay grape that's intended for drinking without navel contemplation. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1326941.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1326941.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, it's time to think about the most important part of the feast. And Turkey Day wine pairings are a challenge. I mean, what wine goes with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, cranberries, green bean casserole, creamed onions and pumpkin pie? http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1315264.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1315264.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST They say a well-turned phrase doesn't become a cliché unless it's true, and in that case, California chardonnay is America's biggest wine cliché. Doesn't matter if we tire of it. Doesn't matter if we rail against it and start ABC movements, vowing ''anything but chardonnay.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1303695.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1303695.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Down along France's Rhône River, south of the region where the pricey Burgundy wines are made, is the Rhône Valley. Many a time when I was put off by the prices of Burgundy on a restaurant wine list, I have turned to Rhône wines to save my daughter's inheritance. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1292515.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1292515.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Cabernet sauvignon may have been born in France, but today it's the quintessential American wine -- big and brash, supremely self-confident, a little loud, even rude at times. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1281957.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1281957.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT I once visited Italy for a wine competition. In preparation, I read a 300-page book on Italian wines and wrote down the name of every one of them -- only to find a dozen wines I'd never heard of once I arrived. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1270839.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1270839.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Remember merlot? Remember how good it was -- soft, smooth and creamy, redolent of black cherries, mint and spice? Remember how it was a hedonistic haven for those who loved red wine but found cabernet sauvignon a bit too muscular? http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1258871.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1258871.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Marcelo Papa has an enviable job. He's winemaker for several of the lines at Concha y Toro, Chile's biggest wine company. Its portfolio stretches from Frontera, whose chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot sell on supermarket shelves for $9 per magnum, to the august Don Melchor, perhaps Chile's best cabernet sauvignon, at $50 a bottle. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247039.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247039.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Still America's favorite white wine, chardonnay continues to evolve, always seeking that sweet spot of consumer satisfaction. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247054.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247054.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Wine is like revenge. Both are best served cold. But just how cold the wine should be depends on type -- red, white or pink -- plus grape variety, flavor profile, quality level and even where it was made. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1235814.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1235814.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Chris Hancock has been watching you eat and says he has you figured out. When you're dining, you don't bother with the sniff-sip-and-slosh method of drinking wine, he says. You just drink it. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1339076.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1339076.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST At this hurried time of year, the intimate, dimly lit bar at Nobu Miami is a great place to escape. Try the Acai Martini, a calming cocktail with tangy passion fruit notes and a chocolate finish. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1326908.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1326908.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Fresh seafood and Ocean Drive people-watching aren't the only reasons to visit A Fish Called Avalon. Mixologist Rodrigo Herrera's Berry Mojito, a tangy, sweet-tart version of the Miami favorite, will have you coming back for more. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1303686.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1303686.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Foodie favorite Timo has refreshed its bar area, and is asking cocktail lovers to give give it a try. Seeking something different? Try the Chipotle Margarita, a spicy vodka and orange mix with a paprika and garlic rim that's sure to tickle your taste buds. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1292504.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1292504.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Neomi's Grill, the romantic upstairs restaurant at the Trump International Resort, sets a tropical mood with its Trump's Rum Punch cocktail, a pineapple-tinged libation that suits Sunny Isles Beach's laid-back lifestyle. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1270754.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1270754.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT With a pier poised nearby, Nikki Marina in Hollywood affords you a peek at fancy boats while you brunch on a sunny Sunday. Or close your eyes and get lost in a Cointreau Teese with its tart fruit flavors and soft violet scent. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1258856.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1258856.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Aventura's Bar Rosso, an intimate Italian restaurant and lounge, is a great date spot for couples seeking South Beach ambience without crossing a causeway. BR's Pisco Passion Martini, a juicy passion fruit and prosecco combination, is sure to set the right mood. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1247027.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1247027.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT The cozy upstairs bar at Sra. Martinez, Michelle Bernstein's Design District tapas spot, is a lab for inventive cocktails like the Mulata Daiquiri, a delightfully frothy rum drink with a lime tang. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1235798.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1235798.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Asia de Cuba's small, classy bar is the perfect backdrop for a girls' night out. Nibbling on a fusion of Latin and Asian food and relishing the icy white décor will have you wishing for a chilled cocktail. One good choice is Joie de VeeV, ginger flavored and garnished with a sweet sugary ginger slice to bite on. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1224210.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1224210.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Step inside Texas de Brasil's South Beach location, and you'll find yourself welcomed by a classy atmosphere and an all-you-can-eat buffet. While the cuts of meat -- the juicy skirt steak and chicken with bacon -- definitely stand out, the fiesta doesn't begin until you try one of the signature caipirinhas or caipiroskas. Then challenge yourself to make it at home. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1213731.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1213731.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Discreetly tucked within the Intracoastal Mall off the 163rd Street Causeway in North Miami Beach, Racks is a welcoming spot for those seeking Italian fare at an affordable price. Stop by for a coal-oven pizza with a waterfront view, or enjoy a cocktail during the weekday 3 to 7 p.m. happy hour. http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1202591.html http://www.miamiherald.com/clink/story/1202591.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT The romantic bar at Red the Steakhouse in breezy SoFi is perfect for couples looking to escape the party-packed South Beach vibe. Toast to relaxation with a berry and coconut-flavored drink named for the neighborhood. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1326939.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1326939.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Jamie Lee Futscher is the cheese queen of Sunset Corners, reigning over a mouthwatering selection of 250 international and artisan cheeses. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1315258.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1315258.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Persian food is as complex as those intricate flying carpets of legend, mingling threads from the Middle East and India. I first encountered it at Southern Illinois University at parties hosted by Iranian students who would serve up platters of saffron rice and sweet and sour stews in mysterious sauces. Years later, on a trip to India, I renewed my acquaintance at Irani restaurants in Mumbai. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1303690.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1303690.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The homey Central American dishes at Café La Union attract a mixed crowd, from construction workers to artists, who grab stools at the long counter in back for a meal or snack or drop by in the evening to have a few beers, shoot pool and watch sports or play tunes on the jukebox. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1292509.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1292509.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Enriched with pounded spice mixtures, fragrant herbs, blacan (fermented shrimp paste) and coconut milk, the cuisine Malaysia brings Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai and European influences together in a delicious melting pot. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1282125.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1282125.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Named for the threatened turtles that nest on the beach of John U. Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, the al fresco Loggerhead Café overlooks scenic Whiskey Creek, an ice cube's toss from the ocean. Open every day of the year, it's a well-kept secret among boaters and divers who frequent the beachfront park, stopping in for a bite after a day on the water. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1270767.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1270767.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Some restaurants boast of their Zagat listings or four-star ratings. Siam Bistro in West Kendall proudly displays its Thai Select Seal of Approval from Thailand's Ministry of Commerce. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1258862.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1258862.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Chilean cuisine is a fusion of European and native influences and ingredients that celebrates the bounty of land and sea in this 2,700-mile-long country sandwiched between the Andes and the Pacific. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1247030.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1247030.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Omaar and Naom Yemini were born in a tent on the Liberty City land where their parents' restaurant, Naomi's Meals to Go and Sidewalk Café, now stands. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1224220.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1224220.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Peru has some of the most diverse dishes in South America, and El Rincon de Chabuca (''Chabuca's hangout'') showcases many of them with an emphasis on seafood. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1213738.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/columnists/linda-bladholm/story/1213738.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT A boteco is a casual place to eat and drink with friends and family in Brazil. Some use crates for tables and chairs, others have plastic furniture with beer logos. Here in Miami, Boteco Brasilian Bar was built on a vacant lot two years ago by Italian Stephano Carniato, who also owns Piola pizzerias in Miami and abroad. He lived in Brazil and fell in love with the culture. When he returned to Miami he decided to create a boteco that looked and felt as if it were transported from Brazil. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1341292.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1341292.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST EAT: I love it when a creative restaurant brings new character to a traditional dish, and that's what Liguori's Fired Up! has done with its mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339091.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339091.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Aboud Kobaitri was born in Lebanon, apprenticed in a Paris restaurant, attended culinary school in Norway and now runs a little bistro in Cooper City. If his path to South Broward sounds curious, know that cooking isn't the chef's only love. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339249.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's not every day you get an invitation to a fun, fancy, flirty party on South Beach, but at the sparkling Mr. Chow, you're on the guest list -- well, if you can afford it. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339076.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339076.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST At this hurried time of year, the intimate, dimly lit bar at Nobu Miami is a great place to escape. Try the Acai Martini, a calming cocktail with tangy passion fruit notes and a chocolate finish. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339080.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339080.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST He kept the fried egg. More diner than fine dining, fried egg was on Marc Vidal's menu at Por Fin in Coral Gables. The dish was Spanish comfort food -- fried egg over fried potatoes with Serrano ham and, the nueva cocina touch, potato foam. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1340160.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1340160.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Unless noted, specials are available Nov. 26, prices do not include tax and tip and reservations are required. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339088.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339088.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST THURSDAY Barry Alberts Wine Tasting: Wines of Chile and Argentina served with ceviche and char-grilled chicken, beef and seafood on skewers; 6-9 p.m., Jaguar Restaurant, 3067 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. $20. 305-444-0216. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1329236.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1329236.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST EAT: On a gritty vein along the train tracks, between a muffler repair shop and an upholstery place, the hungry wouldn't expect to find a Southern California taco shop. But here it is, an oasis amid the drab, with colorful surfing scenes bursting from the walls and the scent of salsa in the air. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326914.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326914.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Barring a last blast of heat and humidity, it's time to head toward the beaches to enjoy the time of the year that makes South Florida great. Here are three restaurants to consider on or near Broward's sandy shores. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326913.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Crowned the Queen of Italian Cuisine, Lidia Bastianich presides over six restaurants in three cities, multiple public television shows, a close-knit brood of children and grandchildren and a growing series of cookbooks based on travels throughout her homeland. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339992.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339992.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22 EST International Finance Bank (IFB) is sponsoring free cafecitas for all comers at the walk-up window of Versailles, 3555 SW Eighth St., Miami, from noon to 3 p.m. weekdays through the end of the month; www.intlfinancebank.com. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1340190.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1340190.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07 EST Slow Food Miami hosts a Greenmarket Tent at this weekend's Ramble at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden featuring Asian food with Thi Squire, ``What's in Your Lunchbox?'' with Adri Garcia and Hunter Reno, goat-cheese making with Hani Khouri and heirloom tomato starts from Redland Organics. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-17 and free for children 5 and under and members of the garden, which is at 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651, fairchildgarden.org. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339990.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339990.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22 EST St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 7901 N. Kendall Dr., Miami, hosts its 32nd annual Miami Greek Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday with homemade Greek specialties, traditional music and dancing. Admission is $4 for adults and free for children under 12. Fairgoers who use shuttles from Dadeland Medical Plaza, 7400 N. Kendall Dr., and Galloway Plaza, 9095 SW 87th Ave., also get in free; 305-595-1343. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1340188.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1340188.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07 EST The 11th Street Diner, 1065 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, made Playboy.com's Top 10 list of late-night diners. Chef Jean Lysius' menu ranges from jalpeño poppers and Argentine-style skirt steak to blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes. Housed in a vintage dining car, the eatery is open around the clock Thursday through Sunday, closing at midnight the rest of the week; 305-534-6373. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339991.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/nibbles-and-bits/story/1339991.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22 EST Waxy O'Connor's, 690 SW First Ct., Miami, celebrates its grand opening with Irish bagpipers, Celtic dancers, a U2 tribute band, free eats and drink specials from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday. On Wednesdays, the Irish pub has added a rotating roster of reggae bands, singers and DJs beginning at 10 p.m. with no cover and discounted brews; 786-871-7660.