Nicole Lopez-Alvar

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Fort Lauderdale's culinary scene is poised for a significant milestone as the Michelin Guide expands its Florida coverage in 2025 to include Greater Fort Lauderdale, the Palm Beaches, and St. Pete-Clearwater. New Times broke the news in February of this expansion, which marks the first time that restaurants in Broward County will be eligible for the prestigious Michelin stars. Previously, only spots in Greater Miami, Orlando, and Tampa were considered.

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar

You'd expect a Hollywood-style meltdown from a famous actor like William Levy to happen at a velvet-roped South Beach nightclub or a trendy Brickell rooftop lounge, but no. Levy, the swoon-worthy, Cuban-American telenovela star turned Hollywood actor, made headlines this week, at, of all places, Baires Grill. Yes, that family-friendly Argentine steakhouse chain with chimichurri steaks and a great kids' menu.

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Listen, if there's one thing Floridians can all agree on (besides the fact that I-95 during rush hour is a nightmare and hurricane parties are low-key the best), it's that Publix Pub Subs are hands down the greatest sandwich in the Southeast. Scratch that — in the whole entire country. Bold claim? You bet. But if you've ever had a bite of its perfectly toasted and hearty goodness, you'll know exactly what I mean.

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar |Olee Fowler

Whether you're craving bottomless mimosas, cereal-dusted pancakes, or a spring-inspired brunch buffet, the Magic City has you covered. So, gather your brunch bunch and get ready to hop into a day of delicious bites and spring vibes. Below, we've rounded up the best Easter brunch specials in Miami, listed alphabetically by restaurant.

2 weeks ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar

A video of Fat Joe proclaiming his love for a particular Publix menu item is about to pop off like one of his hit songs. Grammy-nominated rapper and singer Fat Joe was in Miami on Wednesday, April 9, for the takeoff of the MSC World America cruise ship from PortMiami. That morning, he did a rapid-fire Instagram interview for the Today Show's Third Hour segment, where they asked him "this or that" style questions. In this case, the questions were about two topics he loves: New York versus Miami.