Olee Fowler

1 day ago | miaminewtimes.com | Olee Fowler

On a hot, balmy weekend in 1990, the parking lot of a small bodega on Coral Way in Miami transformed into something special. Locals gathered around a makeshift grill, perched on plastic Coca-Cola crates at a communal table, drawn by the irresistible aroma of beef sizzling over open flames. This humble scene began what would become one of Miami's most enduring culinary success stories — Graziano's.

1 day ago | miaminewtimes.com | Olee Fowler

Fort Lauderdale has officially joined the culinary big leagues. This year, the Michelin Guide expanded its South Florida coverage to include Greater Fort Lauderdale, the Palm Beaches, and St. Pete-Clearwater. After months of anticipation, the Chef's Counter at MAASS earned the city's first-ever star during the April 18, 2025, ceremony. Located within the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, MAASS' executive chef, Ryan Ratino, isn't new to the Michelin game.

1 day ago | miaminewtimes.com | Olee Fowler

Chip City Cookies, the New York-based cookie company with over 45 locations nationwide, including in Miami Beach and MiMo, has just opened in Aventura to the joy of its residents. The brand, partly backed by New York City restaurant mogul Danny Meyer's investment firm, continues its Florida expansion with this third location in the state. What started as a showdown between childhood buddies transformed into a multi-state cookie operation.

3 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Olee Fowler

Philadelphia chef Michael Schulson has landed in Wynwood, opening Double Knot Miami at the famous Wynwood Walls on NW Second Avenue. The Japanese izakaya brings Schulson back to South Florida following his previous hit Monkitail at the Diplomat Beach Resort. Double Knot earned much praise in Philadelphia after opening in 2016, and now Schulson hopes Miami diners will fall for his mix of refined technique and bold Japanese flavors.

3 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Olee Fowler

The team behind the former Versace Mansion is bringing serious culinary firepower to South Beach next month when Donatella Restaurant opens in May. Anchoring the soon-to-open boutique hotel of the same name, Donatella Boutique Hotel, the Italian restaurant promises to be more than just another Italian hotspot — even though Miami certainly has plenty of those.