Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Miami

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Articles

Beloved South Florida Sandwich Shop Closes to Make Room for Condos

4 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

After nearly 12 years of serving Peruvian street food in the heart of Hollywood, family-run sandwich shop J28 Sandwich Bar has permanently closed. The beloved eatery, best known for its chicharrón sandwich and its spotlight on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, served its final meal on Sunday, June 1 — and it had no choice but to close.
Long-Awaited Edgewater Whole Foods Officially Has an Opening Date

4 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

After years of residents in Midtown, Miami Design District, and Edgewater were forced to drive in bumper-to-bumper traffic to get to the downtown Whole Foods near Brickell, the grocery store has answered their prayers. The Whole Foods in Edgewater finally has an opening date.'s new location in Edgewater will open on Thursday, June 26, at 2910 Biscayne Blvd.
French Café Maman Opens in Brickell With Exclusive Menu, Play Area

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

The beloved French café and bakery that's charmed New York, won over Oprah Winfrey, and quickly conquered South Florida, is making its Brickell debut. Maman has opened its largest South Florida location yet at 830 Brickell Plaza in Brickell on May 29 with all the signature charm fans have come to expect: vintage Parisian touches, those cult-status nutty chocolate chip cookies, and a few Brickell-exclusive items.
Acclaimed Chef Rapicavoli to Open Wynwood Steakhouse

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli is back at it. And this time, he's bringing the beef. The Miami-born chef, best known for winning Chopped, charming Coral Gables with Luca Osteria, leading Mayfair Grill in Coconut Grove, and turning Eating House into a local institution, is setting his sights on Wynwood. In 2026, he is expected to debut Luca Steak, a full-service Italian steakhouse anchoring the base of Wynwood Plaza's new office tower.
Brightline is Opening a Downtown Miami Food Hall: What to Expect

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

After a quiet closure in 2022, the food hall inside Brightline's MiamiCentral is being revived with a new name, a new vision, and a distinctly local approach. The revamped space, now called Central Fare, is set to open in mid-June 2025 with a lineup of 12 chef-driven concepts that spotlight Miami's homegrown culinary talent.
Viral $33K Miami Cocktail Served in Birkin Bag Is Painfully Florida

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

At Papi Steak, ordering a drink might just set you back the price of a luxury car. The glitzy South Beach chophouse, already known for its over-the-top menu and celebrity clientele, is now offering a cocktail that comes with an even flashier accessory: an actual Hermès Birkin bag that's estimated to be worth $33,000. The drink, dubbed "It's Not a Bag, It's a Cocktail," went viral after content creator Mister Lewis filmed himself asking a server for the most expensive cocktail on the menu.
Popular Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Emmy Squared Pizza Closes

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Emmy Squared Pizza has pulled the plug on its Fort Lauderdale location, making a swift exit just a year-and-a-half after its splashy debut. The 98-seat restaurant opened in November 2023 on North Federal Highway in Victoria Park, taking over the former Spatch Peri-Peri Chicken space with bold Brooklyn energy, thick-crust Detroit-style pies, and a half-pound, double-stack burger that had already earned national praise.
Yes, Taylor Swift Is in Miami. Here's What She's Been Up To

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

If you're wondering why Harry's Bar & Restaurant in West Palm Beach has suddenly become the most talked-about restaurant in Florida this week, it might have something to do with a certain pop superstar and her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend cozying up over cocktails and cacio e pepe. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, both 35, were spotted on Friday, May 23, sharing a booth at the upscale Harry's Bar & Restaurant in West Palm — and what looked like a laid-back dinner date turned into a viral sensation.
Two Broward Bahama Breeze Locations Close

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

The Caribbean vibes have faded at two Broward County Bahama Breeze locations, which suddenly shut down this past month as part of a larger round of cuts from parent company Darden Restaurants. The outposts at 2750 Sawgrass Mills Cir. in Sunrise and 3339 N. Federal Hwy. in Oakland Park are no longer serving up mojitos and coconut shrimp, joining a total of 15 Bahama Breeze restaurants that have shuttered across eight states.
10 Most Booked Miami Restaurants In May 2025

2 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Miami's dining scene is always buzzing, and the latest data from OpenTable proves it. The restaurant booking platform just dropped its list of the ten most booked spots in the city of May, giving us a real-time snapshot of where everyone's eating right now. Whether you're a local looking for a night out or a visitor trying to lock in a reservation, these are the restaurants that are setting the pace.