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Bubusan Japanese takeout is now available in Miami. Photo courtesy of Plan Do See Openings Bubusan.161 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 786-672-0535; delivery only; eatlikebubu.com. Cafe Americano. 1776 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 786-698-4186 cafeamericano.com. Esmé Miami Beach Hotel. 11438 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-809-8050; esmehotel.com. Gitano Miami at Casa Faena. 3500 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-655-5600; faena.com. Mamma Parmigiana. Delivery only; ubereats.com. Okami. 156 NE 41st St., M...

Its fitting that the restaurant known for its St. Patricks Day celebrations has chosen today, St. Patricks Day, to announce its planned reopening. Breakwater Hospitality Group (the Wharf Miami, the Wharf Fort Lauderdale, Rivertail), along with Black Market Miami owner Erick Passo, have come together to revive the iconic pub. Together, they will renovate the original John Martins and reopen it by this fall. Breakwater partner Emi Guerra tells New Times hes very excited to be part of resurrecti...

Rutter tells New Times the outdoor area will house several shipping containers that were retrofitted with custom kitchens for each of the culinary concepts. The shipping container idea came from the fact that the property once served as a repair site for the shipping industry. "The shop repaired the giant engines on cruise ships." The Oasis tower bar will also be constructed from shipping containers and will feature a mural by Spanish artist Antonio Marest. Rutter and Weitz tapped the exper...

Three years ago, on a rainy night at the Wynwood Yard, 2 Korean Girls was conceived. Jennifer Kaminski, who opened the delivery-and-takeout-only restaurant with her sister Michele this past December, says she put together the idea for the restaurant in a matter of a few hours after hearing that Wynwood Yard cofounder Della Heiman was hosting a pitch session for young restaurateurs to present their ideas and receive real-time feedback from hospitality veterans. Both sisters had spent their teen...

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns in May 2021 with COVID precautions, including requiring ticket holders and participants to supply proof of a recent negative coronavirus test or proof of vaccination.

Almost immediately, the name drew criticism as being culturally insensitive — perhaps most notably from Miami Herald food editor Carlos Frías. He expressed his disapproval on social media, tweeting, "Imagine if a couple of rich, light-skinned Hispanic guys from Miami opened a restaurant called Los Negros. I just got an email pitch about something just as offensive. Be better, Miami." Imagine if a couple of rich, light-skinned Hispanic guys from Miami opened a restaurant called Los Negros. I...

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COVID-19 has changed the way the course is presented. Instead of seven sessions, there are five, and social-distancing guidelines have shrunk the class capacity from 200 to around 140. All attendees must fill out an online COVID questionnaire before entering campus. Oh, and the class is conducted outdoors. Grutman and his team managed to transform the rooftop of the universitys Kovens Conference Center into a stage complete with colored spotlights and a hot pink step-and-repeat. Velvet ropes �...

Tacolandia Taco Stop benefits New Times charity partner, the de Moya Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to creating employment opportunities for young adults with unique abilities. Tckets for this years Tacolandia Taco Stop cost $25 and can be purchased via etix.com. Tacolandia Taco Stop is an event for people 21 and over with a valid ID. New Times Tacolandia Taco Stop.  Jungle Island (parking deck), 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Miami. Tuesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 ...

"Were down as much as 90 percent from last year. Were also paying a premium rent. When the place was packed pre-COVID, it was okay, but its impossible to stay open with such a drastic dip in sales," the owner says. Morales says that while he agreed with — and complied with — state and local COVID mandates, they made it difficult to keep a bar open. "We had lines to get in during the weekend, but we cant let people in if were at seating capacity," the bar says, explaining that while Woods of...