This Friday, March 17 pots of gold await guests at Villa Azur, Spring Chicken and Brasserie Azur featuring St. Paddy’s Day festive specials. Villa Azur Local renowned artist Keba Williams will belt out her energetic soul tunes as celebrating guests order from the venue’s new menu, with options like Iberico Pork Sliders, Lobster Spaghetti, and Artichokes Gnocchi. Spring Chicken Nothing says Saint Patrick’s like green libations, and the milkshakes at Spring Chicken this Friday will be no exception! Introducing a limited edition handspun shake, the Lucky Mint Chocolate Chip shake pays tribute to the Luck of the Irish in Coral Gables and Fort Lauderdale locations, one day only. ($6.95) Brasserie Azur Shenanigans will ensue at Brasserie Azur as revelers enjoy $1 oysters, $3 draft beer,…
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Cook like a star at Home
To give diners a peek inside and experience the dishes their favorite celebs enjoy most when in Miami, these star chefs at hotspot restaurants are unveiling their recipes so home cooks can attempt them without the ever so present Hollywood judgy side-eye 🙂 Seaspice Aushak Dumplings by Executive Chef Angel Leon Celebrity who loves this dish: Justin Bieber INGREDIENTS WEIGHT/ AMOUNT Dumpling 4 ea Lamb ragu 3 oz Feta sauce 2 oz Paprika scattered micro herbs pinch Mint, dried scattered METHOD OF PRODUCTION Steam dumplings. Warm up the lamb ragu. Spoon the feta sauce on the plate, place the dumplings on top, spoon the ragu. Finish with dried mint, paprika and micro herbs SUB RECIPE DUMPLING INGREDIENT WEIGHT/ AMOUNT dill .25 # flowering chives 3…
ESTEFAN KITCHEN OPENS IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
ESTEFAN KITCHEN OPENS IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT Emilio and Gloria Estefan bring their culinary heritage to one of Miami’s most creative neighborhoods International superstars Emilio & Gloria Estefan open Estefan Kitchen, a new fine-dining Cuban restaurant in the Miami Design District, a neighborhood dedicated to uniting design, destination dining, fashion, art and architecture. With Estefan Kitchen, the renowned Miami tastemakers collaborate for the first time with their longtime friend Craig Robins, CEO and President of DACRA, to open in the District. Helmed by Chef Odell Torres, who was recently named one of Miami’s Hot New Chefs by Ocean Drive Magazine, the menu offers reimagined versions of traditional Estefan family recipes, with dishes such as lechón flatbread,…
Bringing a piece of the Brazilian culture to South Beach and Brickell, Paris 6 and Level One introduce Feijoada Saturdays where guests can feast on various versions of Brazil’s national dish!
Bringing a piece of the Brazilian culture to South Beach and Brickell, Paris 6 and Level One introduce Feijoada Saturdays where guests can feast on various versions of Brazil’s national dish! Paris 6 Soul food in a pot, the South American classic features beans, ham, beef and pork, and is served with daily chef specials, which pair perfectly with house specialty cocktails Caipirinha de Maracuja, Bloody Allen and Caipiroska Thyme. The experience is enhanced as a live band performs Brazilian classics and top hits. Press materials: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kbif4p9g01ooydf/AADenrfFj3fg0n6vJFpkTBOea?dl=0 Level One Brazilian duet Thais and Flavio take the stage every Saturday at Brickell’s newest international restaurant as guests indulge in feijoada dishes accompanied by rice, sides or signature dishes including Crab Au Gratin and…
GREAT CIRCLE COFFEE ESTABLISHES OPERATIONS AS MIAMI’S NEWEST SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTER, FOCUSING ON SINGLE-ORIGIN AND ORGANIC ROASTS
GREAT CIRCLE COFFEE ESTABLISHES OPERATIONS AS MIAMI’S NEWEST SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTER, FOCUSING ON SINGLE-ORIGIN AND ORGANIC ROASTS Founded by Guatemala-native Sergio Boppel, Great Circle Coffee combines four generations of coffee-growing tradition with a focus on international sustainability Pairing relationship-based, socially-conscious sourcing practices with environmentally-friendly roasting processes, Great Circle Coffee is Miami’s newest coffee roaster, quickly gaining attention for their single-origin roasts, seasonal blends and award-winning branding. As Miami continues to grow as a new American hub for specialty coffee roasters, founder Sergio Boppel aims to make impactful contributions across the coffee supply chain while delivering the highest quality beans to local cafes, hotels and restaurants. Socially conscious and strategically-located on the edge of the international coffee belt, Great Circle…
Got the Mexican blues? Well that’s nothing a little tequila and avocados can’t fix…together!
Got the Mexican blues? Well that’s nothing a little tequila and avocados can’t fix…together! Seaspice, Miami’s stunning riverside dining destination introduces Persea Martini. Displaying a keen sense of balance by expert mixologist Atilla Kocsis using Baron tequila, fresh avocado, pineapple juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and garnished with fresh black pepper, the result is a melodious Mexican medley (mmm for short) for the taste buds. Recipe by Attila Kocsis Ingredients: 1 spoon of avocado ¾ simple syrup ¾ lemon juice 1oz pineapple juice 1.5oz Baron Silver Tequila Fresh black pepper Process: Add all ingredients in the order listed above into the shaker on the rocks. Shake vigorously until the avocado liquefies Pour mix into a martini glass Garnish with fresh black pepper
Breeze in and out for Brasserie Azur’s 45 minute express lunch
You and many usually take a pass on stepping out to lunch so as not to waste valuable time trapped in predictable restaurant lunch hour experiences. In response to these qualms, Brasserie Azur offers the busy bees a $19 two course Express Lunch that has guests in n’ out in 45 minutes! With options of an appetizer and entrée or entrée and dessert, the Mediterranean restaurant offers daily lunch specials with items from their dinner menu including the Caprese Salad, Chorizo Pizzetta, Taco al Pastor, Grilled Mahi-Mahi Burger, Sicilian Pesto Pasta and Diavola Shrimp Pasta . All orders are accompanied by a cup of coffee, giving a boost to average joe that was ready for that afternoon snooze. As a perk, Midtown dwellers and employees…
Seaspice’s riverside weekend brunch has become more versatile with its new Saturday ‘family-approved’ brunch featuring live music from “around the world
Seaspice’s riverside weekend brunch has become more versatile with its new Saturday ‘family-approved’ brunch featuring live music from “around the world”, while still retaining its renowned Sunday brunch, giving guests a win-win weekend experience all around. Saturday: The family-friendly affair includes a live band crooning modern hits and classic favorites in main dining room from around the world as brunch items of Short Rib Benedict, Baked Shrimp & Eggs Casserole and Oysters Rockefeller Benedict, or a la carte options make their rounds through the room. Those seeking a livelier ambiance can request outdoor seating where Seaspice’s resident DJ is on decks spinning vocal house music tracks. Sunday: Sunday is the new Friday at Seaspice’s raucous brunch where guests arrive by boat and brace themselves for…
DÔA makes a bold move for best happy hour with its quality yet affordable offerings that can only be described as Loca!
Available 7 days a week from 6pm – 8pm, the new neighborhood watering hole features selections of its acclaimed cocktail menu with discounted prices of $7 cocktails, $5 beers, $7 wines and $10 Moët & Chandon champagne. Available at the bar, guests are encouraged to pair their drinks with select signature bites priced at $5 including Crispy Yuca, Chicken Skewers, Edamame and DÔA Chicken Wings, as they revisit daily to experience new daily selections. DÔA is located at 2000 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33131.
These Miami top eateries know the summer body goal is well underway or let’s be real, hasn’t started!
These Miami top eateries know the summer body goal is well underway or let’s be real, hasn’t started! Offering healthy yet filling options, the body conscious diner can order these delicious guilt free dishes regardless of what part of town they find themselves. Plant Bowl – 355 calories Restaurant: Seaspice Health factor: All vegetables used are local and organic. The Plant bowl is served with a homemade tahini dressing, which Executive Chef Angel makes fresh daily. Using a store bought or readymade dressing usually has additives and preservatives. Tip: Those seeking extra protein can add seared tuna to their bowl (555 calories) Meli Melo – 300 calories…
El reconocido Chef James del programa matutino de Telemundo, Un Nuevo Día, show ganador de dos premios EMMY nacionales, celebra hoy la salida de su primer libro..
El reconocido Chef James del programa matutino de Telemundo, Un Nuevo Día, show ganador de dos premios EMMY nacionales, celebra hoy la salida de su primer libro: “COCINA EN CASA CON CHEF JAMES: Ingredientes Simples para Una Cocina Extraordinaria! James se ha convertido en un nombre familiar como uno de los chefs favoritos en la pantalla matutina. Formado en el prestigioso Le Cordon Bleu, el Chef James es conocido por su cocina pan latina de clase mundial en su premiado restaurante Sabores por el Chef James de Miami, FL, pero su pasión se extiende mucho más allá de la cocina de su restaurante. Cuando se trata de aprender acerca de los alimentos, su preparación y la cocina diaria, este innovador chef trabaja arduamente en la…
Barcelona Bites Restaurant Opens In Upper Manhattan with Celebrity Chef
Barcelona Bites Restaurant Opens In Upper Manhattan with Celebrity Chef Kelvin Fernandez Former Food Network Contestant and Chef To Stars like John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, 50 Cent and more to run new tapas restaurant A new tapas restaurant revitalizes the Riverdale section of the Bronx. Barcelona Bites promises to offer not only great food and drinks but world class music with well known DJ’s like DJ Bones., DJ Lobo, and DJ Ray MD. The restaurant is located at 220 West 242nd Street, Bronx,NY. Former Chopped Star and La Marina Chef Kelvin Fernandez opens Barcelona Bites. Chef Kelvin is known for his one bite dishes that you can eat with two fingers. His stature in…
Help Whole Foods Market Share the Buzz
Imagine a world without chocolate, avocados or coffee – no thanks! But, that’s the sad reality we would face without pollinators like bees, moths, butterflies, fireflies and hummingbirds, which play a vital role in producing hundreds of our favorite foods and plants. In fact, recent studies show that one in every three bites of food is made possible by pollinators. With nearly one-third of America’s bee species now at-risk for extinction (and other pollinators in rapid decline, too) it’s time to get serious about saving our pollinators—and in turn, the plants that support our livelihood. Just look at the attached photos to see how our salad bars look with and without pollinators. Whole Foods Market is teaming up with The…
5 mayo fun recipe! QUICK CHIPOTLE CHILAQUILES
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Country Crock® Spread, divided 12 corn tortillas, each cut into 8 wedges 1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix 2 Tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Your favorite chilaquiles toppings (chopped red onions, crumbled queso fresco and/or chopped fresh cilantro) DIRECTIONS Heat 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook 3 tortillas, turning once, 1 minute or until golden. Remove tortillas and drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat 3 times with remaining Spread and tortillas. Cook Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional Pasta Sauce with chipotle peppers in same skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in…
The night begins with Botran® Rum
The night begins with Botran® Rum A evening under the Miami sky where music mogul Emilio Estefan met Guatemala’s hidden treasure: Botran® Rum With the Cardozo Hotel as the main setting for the evening, Emilio Estefan, multi award winning producer and Grammy winner, joined a small group of friends and VIPs for the kick off of his new campaign with Botran® Rum. The campaign furthers the sentiment that Botran® Rum perfectly complements life’s most memorable moments. Known for his quality productions and fine taste, Emilio has once again discovered another element in Botran® Rum to enhance our cherished experiences. The acclaimed industry icon has expressed his respect for the…