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"A large portion of our sales came from people coming from the Arsht Center, the American Airlines Arena, and the clubs downtown," Fouquier says. "COVID took a toll on arts and entertainment all over the world, and it took a toll on downtown Miami." The restaurateur, who made Zagats 30 Under 30 List a few years back, said Fooqs went from doing 150 covers a night on weekends to a little over a dozen. In order to execute his intricate dishes, Fouquier employs a large staff that, during COVID,...

Brunch started out in such a simple and utilitarian fashion: On the weekends, why stress about waking up super-early to eat breakfast? Why not sleep in and combine two of the three daily meals into one leisurely meal? The meal, which some say came into being in late-19th-century England, was popularized in the United States in the 1930s. According to Smithsonian Magazine, Hollywood celebrities, training their way across the nation for work, stopped off in Chicago for a late-morning meal. With ...

The permanent spot is located on the corner of Meridian Avenue and Lincoln Road — at the epicenter of South Beachs iconic pedestrian boulevard. The Salty will add some seating for customers, as well as the ability for patrons to preorder online for pickup. Theres more. The Salty will soon take delivery on a brand-new camper that allows for coffee service, Pizarro tells New Times, describing the setup thusly: "Basically, its like a store in the middle of the road." (That said, he notes that ...

Fashion is cyclical. Trends have a life, they die, and then — at some point — experience a rebirth. Take acid-wash jeans, for instance. In the 1980s, everyone from Madonna to tennis star Andre Agassi wore them. Then they were ostracized as "uncool." But a trip to any department store today will find an ample supply of acid-wash "mom jeans," there to be scooped up by "on trend" social-media fashionistas. Food, like fashion, also has its moments. Dishes like beef Wellington or a caesar salad ...

One of the most ambitious such happenings is on tap for March: The restaurant reservation system Resy and American Express Gold Card will host a drive-thru restaurant dinner consisting of a ten-course tasting menu prepared by some of Miamis best chefs that you can enjoy without having to leave the safety of your own car. The Resy Drive-Thru, a two-night culinary event, will take over the parking area at 1 Herald Plaza on Thursday, March 18, and Friday, March 19. Participating chefs and resta...

Trader Joes opened its first Miami-Dade location in Pinecrest in 2013 to much fanfare. The chain, which has a loyal fan base, then opened several more South Florida locations, including stores in  Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Delray Beach, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens. The Miami Beach location, only the second in Miami-Dade, opened in August 2019. Plans to open a Midtown Miami Trader Joes come on the heels of the news that Coral Gables will soon ge...

Burger King is testing a loyalty program called Royal Perks in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and New Jersey.

In addition, youll get a Tacolandia restaurant card, which entitles you to a free taco from a host of participating restaurants — just stop in with your card for a taco. The card is good through June 1, 2021, so youll have plenty of time to redeem your tacos. So far, participating on-site restaurants include Xochimex Cantina Grill, La Santa Taqueria, Twice Butter Mexican Fusion, La Tiendita Taqueria, Maya Mi Cocina, and Dulce Vida Mexican restaurant — with more restaurants yet to be annou...

The chef says Mrs. Balloo will be an extension of Balloo, a 31-seat jewel of a restaurant in the Ingraham Building that was lauded for its intimacy of space, flavors, and stories after it opened in late November of 2019. While Balloo focused on Timons West Indian and Chinese heritage, Mrs. Balloo will delve into the Thai roots of his wife and partner, Marissa. "This is a little more focused on Asian flavors. Were also not taking ourselves too seriously." The name is also a nod to the Balloo hou...