South Florida

If I ask you to name a food appropriate for most occasions and your answer is likely to be chicken wings. Their universal popularity makes them a welcome menu item as well as the feature of many fierce competitions. I…

My first interaction with Trini food was during my childhood when my next-door neighbor gave me a roti. I remember biting into this giant stuffed burrito looking thing, and then seconds later, my neighbors laughing because my mouth was on…

You’d expect to find an eatery like Blvd Baes, with its open kitchen, tiny indoor seating and intimate outdoor dining in a small French countryside bed and breakfast. Thankfully, it’s located in Miami at 7244 Biscayne Boulevard. My friend Felecia…

By Michelle Hollinger The owner of a popular Ft. Lauderdale eatery said a video posted to Instagram that has racked up over 20,000 views does not tell the whole story regarding his manager’s intention when she cursed at a young…

By Michelle Hollinger Several Broward County restaurants have recently come under fire for allegations of racist behavior towards Black diners. Following a January social media post from a couple complaining about racist treatment at the Rock Bar, this publication reported…

Typically, when something you try is underwhelming, chances are slim for trying it again.  There are, however, those rare occasions when your gut says giving it another shot just might be worth it. That is exactly what happened with Blues…

From crabs boils to griot, croquettas to cornbread, fried ribs to jerk chicken, and everything in between, Miami’s indigenous food scene is one of grit and culture. It’s also born of the necessity that led to the spontaneous creation of…

The Covid-19 pandemic has been coined “The Restaurant Apocalypse” because of the hundreds of food and beverage based businesses of all sizes shutting their doors. Thankfully in Miami, a few culinary innovators found their swagger during the pandemic by churning…

Barbecue is a sacred part of American culinary culture. Although cooking over an open flame is the most ancient method of preparing food in every culture on the planet, the American approach to BBQ differs because from start to finish…