Irene Moore

3 weeks ago | biscaynetimes.com | Irene Moore

Imagine one of those picture-perfect Miami Days, with a bright blue sky, and a breeze that makes the heat from the sun pleasant. You’re sailing on the shimmering water of Biscayne Bay or the Miami River, enjoying the view and soaking up the sunshine. There’s only one thing that would make such a lovely day even better – a great meal at a waterfront restaurant. Dock-and-dine restaurants offer a range of culinary choices, from coastal Mediterranean to upscale dining experiences.

3 weeks ago | biscaynetimes.com | Irene Moore

June is the month to go above and beyond for Dad. Raise the stakes (pun intended) this Father’s Day and take Dad out for a great steak dinner or a special omakase sushi tasting. LT Steak and Seafood, is a prime destination located in the iconic Betsy Hotel (305-673-0044) 1440 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, helmed by award-winning chef Laurent Tourondel. Tourondel fuses global flavors from France, Asia and Latin America into his refined New American menu.

1 month ago | biscaynetimes.com | Irene Moore

The Biltmore Hotel’s afternoon tea service is one of the longest-running and remaining tea experiences in South Florida. Afternoon tea is especially associated with Mother's Day, because it offers a refined shared experience in a relaxed environment for mothers and daughters of all ages to bond over. It is not uncommon to see multi-generations of women enjoying afternoon tea together. The Biltmore has been offering afternoon tea since 1997 with the only pause occurring because of the pandemic.

1 month ago | biscaynetimes.com | Irene Moore

In May we celebrate the approaching summer; Cinco de Mayo, the day of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army in 1862; and Mother’s Day. Be sure to plan something to show you cherish Mom. And we also celebrate the return of two beloved restaurants in Coral Gables. If you're looking for a special restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day, The Garden at Bouchon Bistro Miami, (305-990-1360) 2101 Galiano St. Coral Gables, is the perfect place.

Mar 28, 2025 | biscaynetimes.com | Irene Moore

Olivia Ostrow, one of Miami's most renowned French chefs, has created Miami’s first Kosher French restaurant, Ostrow Brasserie (786-238-7452) at 4850 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, in the up-and-coming Beuna Vista area. Ostrow is on a mission: she aspires to being the first chef to earn a Michelin star for kosher cuisine.