Inside Elastika. | Todd Coleman The longstanding venue in the Miami Design has gotten a major facelift — complete with a new restaurant The Moore building in the Miami Design District is back after being closed for renovations — and is now set to be home to Elastika, a new modern-American restaurant, alongside a private members club, boutique hotel, executive offices, and gallery space. Set to debut this weekend on the building’s first floor, Elastika is helmed by Executive Chef Joe Anthony and draws inspiration from Miami’s international culture and the Moore’s century-long history. The resta ..read more

Sushi from new one-star winner Shingo. | Shingo Miami Miami adds three new one-Michelin starred winners to its roster The Michelin dining guide has officially announced its award winners for the third edition of its Florida Michelin Guide. Like previous two years, the list of places that took home the coveted star awards are comprised predominately of expensive, upscale, Eurocentric South Florida restaurants. The guide is seen by many as the global standard of restaurant reviews with its up to three-star rating system with one-star considered “very good restaurant in its category,” two-star c ..read more

Inside Icebox Cafe’s Miami Beach location. | Icebox Cafe The owner made the announcement to guests earlier this week Icebox Cafe, best known for its oversized cake slices featured on Oprah Winfrey’s “Best Cakes in America” segment in 2010, has closed its locations after 25 years. “It’s been an honor and a privilege serving you for over 25 years, and now it’s time to turn our focus onto new adventures,” owner Robert Siegmann stated in an email to guests while announcing the restaurant’s closure. Founded in 1998 in Miami Beach, Icebox Cafe originally offered all-day cafe fare with a focus on hea ..read more

Inside Bar Luca. | Bar Luca. Serving Italian with a Miami twist Bar Luca has recently opened its doors in the historic Alden Hotel building in Miami Beach, offering a unique blend of traditional and modern Italian-American cuisine. This new neighborhood trattoria a collaboration between Miami hospitality veteran Ken Ray and the Boston-based Chapter One Hospitality group. The kitchen is led by executive chef Santo Agnello, known for his long-time tenure running the kitchen at Miami Beach’s popular pizza spot, Lucali. Starting with breakfast, which is available daily until 11:30 a.m., diners ca ..read more

From garlic rolls to gnocchi, these are the primo spots. Look here, folks. South Florida gets a lot of buzz for its Caribbean and Latin American influences. But we have quite the Italian-American flair here, too. When it comes to our taste buds, we are ever-grateful for the family-owned trattorias, tavernas, pizzerias, and everything in between gracing Greater Fort Lauderdale. But, when it comes to Italian restaurants, these are the 10 that reign supreme in Broward County ..read more

Inside Downtown Miami’s Tam Tam. And one Miami-based restaurant made the list. Yesterday, the Michelin Guide announced that four restaurants will debut in the Bib Gourmand category as part of the 2024 Michelin Guide selection for Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Among the newcomers is Miami’s own Tam Tam, who joins Orlando’s Sushi Saint and Zura and Tampa’s Streetlight Taco. Restaurants receiving the Bib Gourmand distinction are recognized for offering “a meal of good quality at a good value.” The Michelin guide continually updates its Florida section, adding new Miami establishments throughout the ..read more

Photo by Nicholas Grande on Unsplash From cacio e pepe to lasagna and everything in between Sure, salad is great, and meat and chicken have their moments in the culinary spotlight, but nothing—absolutely nothing—beats pasta. Luckily, Miami has its fair share of restaurants where the beloved carb, in all shapes, sizes, and flavors, reigns supreme. Here are the 12 best spots for a plate of pasta in Miami ..read more

A Perfectly Loaded Cheeseburger at CG Burgers in Jupiter, Florida | Trystan Yorrick / CG Burgers From high-end restaurants to waterfront dive bars and everywhere in between. In Palm Beach County, the burger scene is sizzling, with various options catering to every palate and craving. From gourmet selections featuring prime cuts and exotic toppings to classic roadside stands delivering the old-school Florida flavors, Palm Beach has a burger for all, and here is where to find the 15 best ..read more

Photo by Fabrice Thys on Unsplash Good eats for those short on time In today’s fast-paced world, the luxury of a leisurely three-course meal isn’t always feasible, leading to the rise of counter-service restaurants in Jacksonville. These establishments offer the ideal compromise: quality meals at reasonable prices with minimal time commitment. All over the “Bold City,” fast-casual restaurants are serving everything from perfectly golden fried chicken and delectable barbecue to stacked sandwiches and New Orleans-style cuisine. The only question is where to go. These are the ten b ..read more

Inside the Alley. | The Alley Nearly three years after closing due to the COV-19 pandemic, the Alley reopens with a new look and revamped menu The Alley, nestled within the Betsy Hotel, has reopened in Miami Beach after a nearly three-year hiatus prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Helmed by the award-winning chef Laurent Tourondel, it offers trattoria-style pizza fare against one of the area’s most unique backdrops. The Alley The food spread at the Alley. The menu at the Alley spans a variety of Italian offerings, starting with appetizers such as ricotta di buffalo served on rosemary focaccia ..read more