Miami New Times

Established in 1987, Miami New Times has solidified its role as a vital part of South Florida's cultural landscape. We pride ourselves on delivering engaging stories that are often overlooked by larger media outlets, featuring in-depth looks at local arts and entertainment as well as bold investigations into Miami's vibrant political scene. Our website, miaminewtimes.com, attracts over 1 million active users each month, while our weekly print edition reaches an additional 100,000 readers. The annual Best of Miami issue is essential reading for both locals and tourists. Our popular Top 100 Restaurants and Top 100 Bars lists serve as essential guides for discovering the city’s lively food and drink culture. Additionally, we are known for providing trustworthy coverage of the growing cannabis sector in the area.

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Miami Rally for Science Planned This Weekend: What to Know

2 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon

In the wake of multibillion-dollar cuts to federally funded science organizations like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), and National Health Service (NHS), Miami Indivisible has planned a Sunday protest.
All Aboard: The Bad Habits Bus Connects Queer Nightlife in Miami and Wilton Manors

2 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Caroline Val

Most points between Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are less than an hour away from each other, but with expensive Ubers, limited late-night trains, and death-defying drives on I-95, the chasm separating you from a fun night out in the next county can feel much wider. That's where the Bad Habits Bus — a rolling, rhinestone rebellion against boring commutes and segregated nightlife — comes in.
Miami Suburb Among Worst Places to Raise Family in U.S.

3 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon

Miami-area cities regularly rank at or near the top of various nationwide studies — U.S. News and World Report calls Miami one of the best party cities, business publication Quartz ranks Magic City among the best for luxury shopping, and TripAdvisor places Fort Lauderdale Beach among the nation's top. WalletHub looked at 182 cities and considered 45 metrics in its rankings. The top five were family fun, health and safety, education/child care, affordability, and socioeconomics.
New Menuless Miami Restaurant Is Turning Heads, but Is It All Hype?

3 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Rachel Costa

"Carne or pesce?" That's the only question you'll hear a server ask you at San Lorenzo, a new Italian waterfront restaurant in Little River...that has no menu. Priced at $140 for two people, guests will have only a few choices; everything else is in the chef's trusted hands. But why open a new restaurant with no menu? When you go into someone's home, you don't get a menu, and that's exactly what the owners want the restaurant to feel like.
Beloved South Florida Sandwich Shop Closes to Make Room for Condos

3 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.
Video: Miami Travelers Jump a Train in Droves to Make Flights

4 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Naomi Feinstein

On Sunday, people risked their lives in attempts to make their early morning flights out of Miami International Airport. TikTok videos show dozens of people climbing over a freight train, luggage in hand, and walking two miles on the highway to the airport after the train was stuck around 5 a.m. just outside the airport on LeJeune Road. The videos captured cars backed up in traffic as the train blocked the entrance to the airport.
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.
Inside the Curious World of Raccoon Island, Biscayne Bay's Cutest Mystery

4 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon

Tucked away in the far northern reach of Biscayne Bay is an island shrouded in mystery. The 15-acre spoil island — formed from dredged bay sediment in the 1970s — has undergone several evolutions. Originally dubbed Sandspur Island, it was later nicknamed Beercan Island, thanks to the many empty cans and other mementos beachgoers left behind. At some point, the island earned a new moniker: Raccoon Island.
Chefs Gastón Acurio and Diego Oka Reflect on La Mar and What's Next

6 days ago | miaminewtimes.com | Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Certain balmy nights in Miami feel like a scene from a movie. The patio glows with golden-hour light and a fresh breeze. A live band's drum beat creates waves across Biscayne Bay. Clinks of pisco sours and laughter fill the air. Bistro lights blend in with the skyscrapers and the stars.
Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided

1 week ago | miaminewtimes.com | B. Scott Mclendon

Florida Power & Light (FPL) customers in the Miami area seem split on the idea of an 11.9 percent rate increase on their power bills beginning in 2026. Residents opposing the rate increase at a Hollywood hearing appeared to be in the minority, as several business owners and other residents spoke highly of FPL and threw their support behind the rate increase.