September 8, 2011
We Southerners know that August and September are Miami Spice time. It’s a chance for many of us devoted foodies, who can’t afford to eat at a variety of South Florida’s prime dining places, to get to taste yummies at bargain prices. Organized by The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, in order to encourage [...]
July 21, 2011
Chef Dean James Max, (Chef DJM), who is recognized by the James Beard Foundation as a “Great Regional Chef of America,” opened his latest modern-American restaurant at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa recently. A sneak-preview dinner with Chef Dean, which took place in the Presidential suite of the resort, was [...]
February 24, 2011
Food on the go has been getting a total makeover. By Randy D. Grice II This past Tuesday night, droves of people with rumbling stomach gathered to dine on food from one ore more truck. Biscayne Boulevard and 109th Street was packed with food lovers waiting for an outdoor dining experience. The trucks have a [...]
December 16, 2010
Sugarcane at Midtown opened to rave reviews last January 2010, and unlike many other eateries that have fallen by the wayside after ‘le Grand Opening’ have managed to easily survive, succeed and add a sweet, new wink to their exceptional menu. The interior still has that sharp designer/industrial warehouse look. The wait staff is still [...]
December 9, 2010
After the madness of holiday shopping, take a break and head to the Ritz for a ritzy, Italian-style afternoon tea complete with Italian tea sandwiches, mini pizzas, prosciutto, panini, Italian cookies, torrone, crostini and a shot of house-made gelato. The fun begins November 11. The price includes two beautiful holiday teddy bears – one to [...]
December 9, 2010
Dinner in Paradise is a series of monthly charity driven dinners which showcase the best chefs in Miami. Dinner in Paradise has become one of South Florida season’s hottest venues. The new season starts November 12 with four of Miami’s best Chefs; David Bracha of River Oyster Bar, Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill [...]