Miami restaurants
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Are restaurant wine prices getting out of hand? And when does attentive wine service start feeling more like a sales pitch? Dining out should be a pleasure, especially when a great bottle of wine is involved. But between restaurant wine markups, increasingly expensive wine lists, and the pressure to spend more, enjoying a nice dinner…
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In Miami, we don’t have much of an autumn, but we do have stone crab season. Beginning October 15, this beloved South Florida tradition brings sweet, succulent stone crab claws back to restaurant tables and homes across the city. And while the famous mustard sauce gets plenty of attention, what about what’s in our glasses?…
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August and September are Miami Spice months. It’s time to get out and enjoy some of Miami’s top restaurants at a great value. Participating restaurants are offering lunch and/or dinner three-course menus at $40 or $65 or less (respectively). And some restaurants are even offering “Spice” drink menus, with speciality cocktails or glasses of wine…
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Originally published in Vino and Voyage, my Substack newsletter featuring Miami dining news & events, wine & travel stories, and real talk on working in wine & media. I wanted to share a taste of that publication here on my original blog. Subscribe if you wish to read more articles like this. Visiting for the National Championship Game? Here are…
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August in Miami is the perfect time to explore new wines and old favorites. This month, celebrate these wine holidays as we sweat through the last long days of summer. From crisp whites to Pinot Noir and Cabernet, you’re sure to find something that delights the palate. In my latest column for Biscayne Times, “The…
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As a Miami native, I’m often asked about my recommendations for places to eat and things to do while visiting South Florida. My suggestions will change depending on budget and the type of weekend you are looking to enjoy (crazy, cultural, or cuisine-based). Miami is a fast-moving town, and that’s definitely not referring to the…
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Beverage Director, sommelier, and author, Victoria James, has arrived in Miami, along with her 1200-bottle impressive wine list at the new Cote Miami. Find out more about Victoria and the wines of Cote in my March Vino column for Biscayne Times.
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We have some exciting people in the wine industry down here in South Florida. I’m so proud to be part of this growing community of energizing, wine-loving souls! Though we are not near a wine region here in Miami, that doesn’t mean that we don’t have an incredibly knowledgeable base of people who are spreading…