Food & Drink

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

If you’re not ready to jet off to a new destination just yet, take part in Loews Hotels’ Getaway in a Glass. The South Beach location—Loews Miami Beach Hotel (1601 Collins Ave.)—is serving up a limited-edition menu of cocktails featuring recipes that pay homage to vacation spots from coast to coast.  “At Loews Hotels &

What better way to celebrate The Salty’s recent five-year anniversary in Wynwood (50 NW 23rd St., No. 112) than to showcase five of the artisanal doughnut shop’s most popular selections. Every doughnut made at The Salty, which also has a location in South Miami (6022 S. Dixie Highway), features 24-hour brioche dough, made in-house daily,

[image_with_text image=”30199″ title=”Dream Come True”] After adding to his reputation as a kitchen visionary in recent years while executive chef at Monkitail inside the The Diplomat in Hollywood, Taek Lee (aka chef Taka) has planted his own flag at the Conrad with Takato, a chic, contemporary Asian restaurant that celebrates his culinary journey. “I’ve always

Bulla Gastrobar Pick a la carte or choose to indulge in a four-course pre-fixe menu before welcoming 2021 with a complimentary toast at midnight. Plus, selected sparkling wine bottles are 25% off. Plus, the next day, enjoy a New Year’s Day brunch filled with bottomless mimosa and sangria. Menu: Pre-fixe menu includes tartar de atun,

Where: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Phone: 954.523.7873 Website: s3restaurant.com [image_with_text image=”29513″ title=”All In”] Though the restaurant’s full title (Sun, Surf & Sand) speaks to its setting across from Fort Lauderdale Beach—and hints at the air of casual cool that permeates its chic, contemporary spaces—the breezy connotation is a

When you’re done setting aside your secret stash bag of M&Ms, Twizzlers, Kit Kats and Starbursts this weekend, don’t forget to toast your Halloween haul with a couple of holiday-appropriate adult beverages. The makers of Toast Vodka—Miami-based Toast Distillers, launched by Dieuveny “DJ” Jean Louis—have you covered with a simple concoction called Treat Yourself (pictured