At the Miami Open 2017, it’s not just about the games. It’s about the food and drink scene, too. In fact, at the 2017 installment of this event, patrons can find everything from gourmet food trucks and an Argentinian steakhouse, to a champagne and sushi lounge, the make-your-own Burrito Workshop, and of course, plenty of liquor sponsors whipping up the best handcrafted cocktails. Of these, Grey Goose has had a major presence at the Miami Open 2017; so much so that the tournaments four signature cocktails are all Grey Goose-based.
Lucky for you, we got ahold of their recipes. One of them, Le Citron Bloody Mary, is below!
In a tall glass, add ice and 2 ounces Grey Goose Le Citron. Top with 4 ounces Bloody Mary mix, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Garnish with cracked black pepper, thyme, lemon wedge, and 1 long stalk of celery.
At the Miami Open 2017, it’s not just about the games. It’s about the food and drink scene, too. In fact, at the 2017 installment of this event, patrons can find everything from gourmet food trucks and an Argentinian steakhouse, to a champagne and sushi lounge, the make-your-own Burrito Workshop, and of course, plenty of liquor sponsors whipping up the best-handcrafted cocktails. Of these, Grey Goose has had a major presence at the Miami Open 2017; so much so that the tournaments four signature cocktails are all Grey Goose-based.
Lucky for you, we got ahold of their recipes. One of them, The Serve, is below!
Muddle 2 strawberries in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Add 1-1/2 ounces Grey Goose original, 2 ounces lemonade, and 1 ounce club soda. Shake with ice. Strain into a glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a mint sprig.
At the Miami Open 2017, it’s not just about the games. It’s about the food and drink scene, too. In fact, at the 2017 installment of this event, patrons can find everything from gourmet food trucks and an Argentinian steakhouse, to a champagne and sushi lounge, the make-your-own Burrito Workshop, and of course, plenty of liquor sponsors whipping up the best handcrafted cocktails. Of these, Grey Goose has had a major presence at the Miami Open 2017; so much so that the tournaments four signature cocktails are all Grey Goose-based.
Lucky for you, we got ahold of their recipes. One of them, Le Melon Mule, is below!
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 1.5 parts Grey Goose Le Melon and the juice of three lime wedges. Shake well and strain into a copper mug filled with crushed ice. Top with 3 parts ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
At the Miami Open 2017, it’s not just about the games. It’s about the food and drink scene, too. In fact, at the 2017 installment of this event, patrons can find everything from gourmet food trucks and an Argentinian steakhouse, to a champagne and sushi lounge, the make-your-own Burrito Workshop, and of course, plenty of liquor sponsors whipping up the best handcrafted cocktails. Of these, Grey Goose has had a major presence at the Miami Open 2017; so much so that the tournaments four signature cocktails are all Grey Goose-based.
Lucky for you, we got ahold of their recipes. One of them, Le Grand Fizz—which is also available at Faena Hotel, Soho Beach House, and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach—is below!
Fill an oversized cabernet wine glass with lots of ice. Add 1-1/2 ounces Grey Goose vodka and 1 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur. Squeeze in juice from 1-2 fresh lime wedges. Top with 2 ounces chilled soda water, stir, and garnish with lime wedges.
Broccoli-Cheeseburger at Glass & Vine
The Miami Open 2017 is back in Key Biscayne—and lucky for us, we still have one more week to watch the world’s best tennis pros compete in what has been dubbed the “Winter Wimbledon.” Taking place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park, the Miami Open is in close location to all of the tastes, sights and sounds of enchanting Key Biscayne and its surrounding areas. Hungry? Take a break from the games and try one of these tasty local restaurants. As diverse as they are delicious, they all promise a little something for every type of sports fan.
Glass & Vine
Looking for a relaxed park lunch? Head to nearby Glass & Vine {2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove; 305.200.5268}, where Food Network Chopped champion, FORBES “30 Under 30” list-maker and James Beard Award semi-finalist, Giorgio Rapicavoli, whips up a menu of light and fresh lunch dishes. Order a Rock Shrimp Sandwich with lemon yogurt and Rapicavoli’s own Biscayne Bay seasoning, or for something a little more filling, opt for the Broccoli-Cheeseburger with cheddar and buttermilk on a brioche bun, and a side of fries. One staple on the menu is the lunch portion Half Chicken, which has Rapicavoli’s acclaimed mojo-canario roasted chicken on a bed of bitter lettuce. Pair it all with a seasonal cocktail, like the Ricky Ricardo—made with Absolut, Campari, and Raspberry Liqueur—and head back to the games happy and relaxed.
Artisan Kitchen & Bar
Perfect for a light lunch, Artisan Kitchen & Bar {658 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne; 305.365.6003} is known for its handcrafted food and daily lunch specials. If you’re in the mood for a sandwich, try the Kinki with Prosciutto, Brie cheese, arugula, and olive oil; the Spanish with Manchego cheese, Serrano ham, and piquillo peppers; or the Italian with Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olive oil, and fresh basil. Craving a salad? The Chicken Curry Salad with toasted walnuts, raisins, and apples is delicious, as is the Pepito, which is topped with skirt steak, artisan croutons, tomato, avocado, pink sauce, “guasacaca,” and Parmesan cheese.
El Gran Inka
This Peruvian spot is the perfect place to go for drinks and appetizers in between the matches. Offering a casual and friendly atmosphere that’s as genuine as it is relaxed, El Gran Inka {606 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne; 305.365.7883} has some of the best ceviche in town. For the classic version, order the Ceviche Classico. It’s a traditional fish ceviche that’s marinated in lime juice, cilantro, and Ají Limo pepper, and served with onions, sweet potato, and Choclo corn. The Ceviche Mixto dresses fish and seafood with lime juice, rocoto, or Ají Amarillo pepper, while the Ceviche Cilantro comes with fish marinated in El Grinka’s cilantro sauce and fried calamari rings. For a real treat, ask for them in a martini glass—at El Gran Inka, you can!
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
Cochon555 Miami 2017
This past Sunday, March 26, some of Miami’s top chefs came together to compete for the title of “BBQ King or Queen” at Cochon555 2017. This annnual event, which is part of an entire 20-city Cochon555 US Tour, was the Miami edition of a year of nationwide nose-to-tail pig cooking competitions, all of which are designed to raise awareness for heritage-breed pigs. On Sunday afternoon, nearly 500 pork-lovers headed to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach for a decadent afternoon of wines, handcrafted cocktails, and of course, more than 1,500 pounds of heritage-breed pork raised on family farms.
While only one Cochon555 winner could be chosen, this year’s competition featured five Miami chefs that always win in the kitchen: Clark Bowen of DB Bistro Moderne {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800}, Rene Reyes and John Gallo of PINCH Kitchen, Tito Vargas of Bazaar, Jeremiah Bullfrog of P.I.G, and Paula DaSilva of Artisan Beach House. Each chef was given a 200-220 pound heritage breed pig and asked to create, prepare, and present a “Judge’s Plate” of six, bold dishes in front of the crowd. These dishes were scored on utilization, global influences, cooking techniques, and overall flavor, among other categories, and the winner was chosen by a celebrity judge panel: Anthony LePape of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach; Jose Mendin of Pubbelly; Diego Oka of La Mar by Gastòn Acurio {500 Brickell Key Drive, Brickell; 305.913.8358}; Aaron Brooks of Edge Steak and Bar; Darren Brass and Jose Santiago of Miami Ink; and Kiko Suarez, producer/editor/on-air talent of Telemundo Television. After the plates were presented and dishes tried, Cochon555 Founder Brady Lowe announced the winner, who not only earned the coveted “BBQ King or Queen of Miami” title, but will also compete in the national finale, Grand Cochon, which will take place in Chicago in October 2017.
As tasty as this event is, there’s a charity component to it, too. Cochon555 offers guests a unique way to sample food cultures near and far, putting the focus on creating a safer, more honest, and delicious food system. This national pork event benefits a greater cause by supporting Piggy Bank, a farm-in-the-making devoted to sharing free, heritage breed genetics and business know-how with family farms. This past Sunday, Miami’s event raised $6,100+ to benefit Piggy Bank.
The winner of Cochon555 Miami 2017 was Chef Paula DaSilva, executive chef of Artisan Beach House at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour. Chef DaSilva used a rare Hereford pig, which produces a richly-colored and marbled meat, to make six dishes: a Carrot Vadouvan Bavoire; a BBQ Rillette with pimento cheese and benne seed cracker; a Pork Consommè; Pork Belly Nachos; a Feijoada with pig sausage, black beans, farofa, and collard greens; and Shoofly Pie.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
Oysters at River Seafood Oyster Bar
National Oysters on a Half Shell Day is coming this Friday, March 31—and here in seaside Miami, that’s something we celebrate. Here are our top five places to get oysters on a half shell this Friday:
db Bistro Moderne
Downtown Miami’s classic Daniel Boulud spot, db Bistro Moderne {255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown Miami; 305.421.8800}, has an oyster special you can’t refuse. Seven days a week, this spot offers an extended daily Oyster Hour, one where guests can enjoy a rotating selection of artisanal oysters for just $1 apiece. For added luxury, pair the oysters with a glass of Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut, which is priced at just $9. This offer is available in the Bar & Lounge only, and takes place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
NaiYaRa
Sitting in charming Sunset Harbor, Chef Bee’s ever-popular NaiYaRa {1854 Bay Road, Miami Beach; 786.275.6005} does oysters Asian-style. Go during happy hour, and you’ll get two Kumamotos oysters with nahm jim talay sauce and crispy shallots. Happy hour at NaiYaRa takes place Monday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
River Seafood Oyster Bar
At this Brickell seafood spot, get Oyster Shooters with lemon-thyme vodka for $10, or take your pick of seasonal oysters on the restaurant’s everyday menu. Priced at $3 apiece, River Seafood Oyster Bar {650 S Miami Ave, Brickell; 305.530.1915} has Malpeque, Kumamoto, Little Island, Wellfleet, Peter’s Point, Island Creek Oysters and more.
Midtown Oyster Bar
Located in Midtown Miami, Midtown Oyster Bar {3301 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 103-1, Midtown Miami; 786.220.2070} has a daily selection of oysters, as well as Oysters Rockefeller. The latter of the two is a tasty dish baked with herbs, bacon, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Seaspice
Seaspice {422 NW North River Drive, Miami; 305.440.4200}, one of Miami’s trendiest waterfront lounges, is where the city’s finest go to see and be seen. If you’re craving some oysters, hop on your yacht and sail on over—the restaurant has a daily selection of West and East Coast Oysters that are worth anchoring for.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
Los Fuegos at Faena Miami Beach
Is there anything better than dinner and a show? With all that Miami offers, this classic date night is often overlooked. Lucky for us, the city’s own billion-dollar, over-the-top, hotel-meets-arts-complex, the Faena Miami Beach, is bringing it back… in a way that’s truly Miami, of course.
If you’re in the mood for a new kind of date night, grab your honey, head to the hotel, and start your evening with an imaginative dinner at Los Fuegos or PAO by Paul Qui {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.655.5600}. Different from most meat-centric menus in Miami, Los Fuegos celebrates the South American culinary art of live-fire cooking, serving up Wood Oven Empanadas filled with hand-cut Prime filet, Sturgeon Caviar Potato, and to share, Meat ‘Parrillada’ with skirt steak, bone-in ribeye, chorizo, morcilla, charred kale, and domino potato–all with the careful touch of a gaucho. Equally impressive but entirely different, PAO by Paul Qui puts an innovative, extravagant twist on Asian cuisine, teasing our palates with tastes like Unicorn with sea urchin and grilled sweet corn pudding, East Side King Fried Chicken with sweet chili sauce and roasted banana ketchup, and Crispy Fried Leche Flan with pomegranate caramel and chocolate sauce.
As for C’est Rouge!, there are two kinds of performances: those that include a Dinner Show and those that do not. Before non-Dinner Show performances of C’est Rouge!–which take place at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays, respectively–head to Los Fuegos or PAO by Paul Qui and get a three-course meal for just $100 per person, excluding tax and tip. Then, when you’re done, cap off your night with a sensual show. Putting on a show-stopping performance within the walls of the circular Faena Theater, C’est Rouge! promises talented dancers and acrobats clad in everything from Laurent Mercier to Christian Louboutin, seductive vignettes, a live septet band rocking Latin American and Jazz rhythms, a transcendent light show, and much, much more. It’s beautiful, it’s transformative, and it makes for a date night in the Magic City that is both delicious and, you know, magical.
For more information about C’est Rouge!, click here. Reservations for this pre-show dinner are required.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
Sunday Sauce Brunch Party at R House
Spring is beautiful… and when done right, so is brunch. During this cheery season, combine the two with some of our favorite Sunday brunches in Miami. (Fun fact: They ALL involve mimosas.)
Sunday Champagne Brunch at The Biltmore
Everything about The Biltmore Hotel {1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables; 305.913.3200} is over-the-top–and we’re not complaining! At its Sunday Champagne Brunch, head to the lavish courtyard and feast on an extravagant buffet with caviar, smoked salmon, shellfish, carved meats, fresh omelets, pastas, sushi, a wall of desserts, and more. Perfect for Miami’s finest foodies, this brunch also pairs delicious food with bottomless champagne, Bellini’s, and live entertainment. Brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday, with the last seating at 2 p.m. It costs $90 per adult and $45 per child.
Sunday Sauce Brunch Party at R House
During this brunch fête at R House {2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood; 305.576.0201}, start with all-you-can-eat appetizers like Mac and Cheese, Grilled Linguiça Pork Sausage, and Scramble with bacon, and move on to one entree of your choice; from Banana Pecan French Toast and Fried Chicken and Biscuit with Gravy, to Short Rib Sliders and Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Ribs. Pair it all with bottomless mimosas, bottomless pitchers of Bye Joe Sangria, and live performances from local DJs, and you’re in for one happy Sunday, indeed. Brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday. It costs $40 per adult for brunch and $25 per adult for bottomless drinks, or $60 for both.
Sunday Asado Brunch at Los Fuegos
Argentinian grillmaster Francis Mallmann knows a thing or two about the revered art of South American live-fire cooking; in fact, he might be the expert on it. Now, Miami’s finest foodies can head to Los Fuegos {3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach;786.655.5600}, at the Faena Miami Beach, every Sunday and taste for themselves just what makes this culinary art such a treat. A major social event in Argentina, “asado”–which translates to “open-fire barbecue”–is typically when friends and family gather around traditional, family-style dishes and spend an afternoon catching up. Faena’s brunch version is just as cherished, but in true Faena fashion, a little more extravagant. Spread across a four-course meal, you can feast on plates like Empanadas stuffed with hand-cut prime filet mignon and llajua sauce, Pink Grapefruit Salad with avocado and provoleta, Chorizo with garlic aioli and potato salad, Dulce de Leche-filled Pancakes, and more. Sunday Asado Brunch runs from Noon to 4 p.m. every week. Brunch is priced at $75 per adult and $35 per child. Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s are available for an additional $25 per adult.
Italian Bubbles & Brunch at Cibo Wine Bar
With two locations in Miami, one in Coral Gables and one in South of Fifth, the chic-meets-delicious Cibo Wine Bar serves up the type of Italian fare South Florida’s finest crave. Stop by on Sunday for the Italian Bubbles + Brunch, which promises everything from an antipasti bar and fresh-made pastas, to just-tossed wood oven pizzas, salads, carved and deli meats, seafood, decadent desserts, and tables upon tables of other Italian specialties. Invite your girlfriends, lover, friends, or colleagues, pair it all with your choice of rosé or Prosecco, and like the Italians, live la dolce vita. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is priced at $35 per person.
Sunday Brunch at LT Steak & Seafood
Located in one of Ocean Drive’s most charming hotels, The Betsy, LT Steak & Seafood {1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; 305.531.6100} offers an a la carte Sunday brunch that promises to be as tasty as its surrounding Art Deco hotel is beautiful. Some of our favorite brunch dishes include: Brioche French Toast with orange-plantain marmalade, almond cream, and whipped mascarpone; Avocado & Green Pea Toast with feta and a poached egg on 7-grain bread; and Crispy Black Grouper Tacos with chili aioli, cabbage slaw, and spicy-lime salsa. Throw a mimosa into the mix and you’ll be booking a hotel room in no time.
Brunch at Brasserie Azur
At Brasserie Azur {3252 NE 1st Avenue, Midtown; 786.800.9993}, brunch isn’t just about food; it’s about fun. There’s plenty of wine, a foosball table, and of course… delicious cuisine. The Truffle Pizzetta with truffle mascarpone and mozzarella cheese is not to be missed, as are the Les Pancakes with Nutella and maple syrup, the Short Ribs Taco, the Steak Frites, and you know, everything else on the menu. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Dishes are a la carte. Bottomless mimosas and bottomless Prosecco are priced at $25 and $35 per adult, respectively, per two-hour period.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
Café Roval
Now that spring has sprung, so has Daylight Savings time–meaning we have an extra hour of sunlight to cap off our day with a cocktail. Don’t know where to go? Try one of the hot Miami restaurants listed below. They have some of our favorite happy hours!
Swine Southern Table & Bar
Taking place Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., happy hour at Swine Southern Table & Bar {2415 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables; 786.360.6433} offers $4 beers, $5 wines, and $7 specialty cocktails. Want something to munch on while you drink? Get $2 off any plate from the “Share” menu.
Pisco y Nazca
Go “loca” at Hora Loca at Pisco y Nazca {8405 Mills Drive, Kendall; 305.630.3844}, where all house wines, beer, and liquor are half off from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m daily.
Café Roval
At Café Roval {5808 NE 4th Court, Miami; 786.953.7850}, take advantage of Daylight Savings time and pair your happy hour drinks with enchanting sunset views. If you can find one, grab a seat on the back patio, overlooking the Shangri-La gardens, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. daily. Then, “beat the clock” with ascending happy hour specials like beers, wines, and cocktails that are $5 at 5 p.m., $6 at 6 p.m., and so on and so forth.
NaiYaRa
Every day of the week (even on Saturdays and Sundays!), enjoy your booze and bites with Chef Bee from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at NaiYaRa {1854 Bay Road, Miami Beach; 786.275.6005}, in Sunset Harbor. During this time, everything on the happy hour menu is $7–from Pinot Noir sangria and Asian-inspired Tom Kha-Piña mezcal cocktails, to whitefish tacos with fresh catch of the day, mango, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and yuzu.
Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard
Overlooking Biscayne Bay from The Standard Spa, Miami Beach hotel, Lido Bayside Grill {40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.245.0880} is a Magic City staple. Centered around organic, healthy-ish plates–like Artichoke Frites, anyone?–come for the food, but stay for the “Sundowners” sunset happy hour. It takes place Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and has $3 beers, $5 wines and Prosecco, and $7 well drinks and Kelvin Frosé. Food ranges from $4 to $12 (the latter being the half-dozen oysters!), and includes plates like Fancy Nachos, Guacamole, Vegetable Fritters, Chicken Empanadas, and more.
Market at EDITION
In Miami, Whispering Angel Rosé never goes out of style! Get it during happy hour at Market at EDITION {2901 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 786.257.4500} for just $10 a glass, then pair it with fresh oysters for just $2 apiece. Happy hour at Market at EDITION runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina
At Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina {4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; , Social Hour takes place daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. You can buy one specialty cocktail and get the second one for $1, get half-off beers on tap, and sip on select wines for $5 a glass.
Spris
This Lincoln Road pizza spot always guarantees a good time. Head to Spris {731 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305.673.2020} everyday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and “beat the clock” with daily food specials that costs the same numerical value as the time you place your order. Get there right at 5:30? Get select pizzas and Italian dishes for just $5.30. Put in your order at 6? Get them for $6 apiece. On top of that, beer pitchers and bottles of wine are half-off the whole time.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor
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