New Years Eve Dining
While some people dread the hype surrounding New Years Eve, I think any opportunity to consume mass amounts of champagne and splurge on luxe dinner with friends and family calls for a celebration....
View ArticleFood Porn Friday: Sweets by Antonio Bachour
Antonio Bachour’s desserts epitomize the saying “you first eat with your eyes.” Chef Bachour just released his first cookbook, which wavers between recipe book and art book. Although the recipes are...
View ArticleFood Porn Friday: Spaghetti at Scarpetta
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I can only think of two to describe this legendary spaghetti from Scarpetta: hot damn. If you want a dish speckled with pancetta, topped with shaved...
View ArticleMore Than Art: Basel Takes Over Miami’s Food & Drink Scene
For over a decade, Art Basel has graced Miami with a showcase of talented artists from around the globe; during the first weeks of each December, the city is abuzz with fine art installations, live...
View ArticleFall Eats
Bananas foster foie gras at The Federal Food & Drink Provisions As the Miami weather begins to cool off and the holiday season approaches, restaurants are rolling out their fall-inspired menus....
View ArticleBrunch at Harry’s Pizzeria
On the weekends, my early morning thought process usually consists of one thing: what’s for brunch? Since Acme Bakery closed, I’ve longed for a casual, delicious brunch spot where I can get my Panther...
View ArticleHappy Halloween
Today is my favorite holiday of the year (only second to Thanksgiving)! Here is what I’ll be snacking, and sipping, tonight: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Cinderella Pumpkin, Sweet Potato with Torched...
View ArticleHalloween Happenings
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays (second, of course, to Thanksgiving). Since it is no longer appropriate for me to trick-or-treat and steal candy from my little sister, or dress like a...
View ArticleFood Porn Friday: Mushroom Tobanyaki
I’d like to take a moment of silence to pay my respects to this ridiculously decadent dish. A perfectly poached, runny egg atop steaming hot, meaty Japanese mushrooms cooked in a salty, creamy,...
View ArticleThe 3rd Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap
The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap brings together food bloggers from around the world in celebration of all things scrumptious. The premise is this: sign up. Receive the addresses of three other food...
View ArticleFood Porn Friday: Fall Dessert Menu at Michael’s Genuine
Despite the lack of cool nights, color-changing leaves, or apple orchards in Miami, fall is my favorite season. I usually celebrate with bags of candy corn, visits to Knaus Berry Farm, and, of...
View ArticleReview: Macchialina
It has been a while since I last checked out Macchialina. After recently tasting Michael Pirolo’s alliterative, and quite tasty, paninis, I realized it was time for a repeat visit. Armed with high...
View ArticleReview: Om Nom Nom Cookies
If you haven’t realized by now, I have a massive sweet tooth. When local cookie company Om Nom Nom Cookies sent me a sampler of their cookies for my snacking pleasure, I happily obliged. Upon opening...
View ArticleReview: Huahua’s Taqueria
Lately, I’ve been having such a taco moment. Something about the warm, soft tortillas enveloping freshly grilled fish, tangy lime juice, and crunchy, vinegar-based slaw just warms my innards and...
View ArticleSummer Sweets Dessert Tour: Round 3
As the summer comes to a close, I decided to complete the dessert tour with a bang: tasting every dessert menu at the Fontainebleau. Starting at La Cote and working my way through Gotham Steak,...
View ArticleFood Porn Friday
I’ve been restaurant hopping a lot lately and munching on some pretty solid dishes at both new restaurants and old favorites. This week’s Food Porn Friday features some of my favorites from My Ceviche,...
View ArticleSummer Sweets Dessert Tour: Round 2
My next stops on the Summer Sweets tour were Wynwood Kitchen & Bar and Sugarcane. Although sometimes all you really need to end a great meal is a small bite of something sweet, there are...
View ArticleSummer Sweets dessert tour: Round 1
Nothing says summer/bikini season like sampling a restaurant’s entire dessert menu in one sitting. And nothing brightens a Monday more than photos of the decadent, frozen, chocolatey, key lime pie-y...
View ArticleFood Porn Friday: Georgetown Cupcakes
I’ve had more than my fair share of cupcakes, ranging from flavorless to melt-in-your-mouth. While in NY last week, I sampled Baked by Melissa, Crumbs, Magnolia Bakery, and Georgetown Cupcakes (I had a...
View ArticleRecipe Monday: Baby Lamb Chops & Pinot Noir
Last week, after noticing the kitchen was far too clean, we decided to mess up the joint and cook a mini-feast. While some people decide what they’re cooking and then pair it with a Pinot Grigio or...
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