July 2016 - Miami Food Pug

Wag Wednesday: Adrianne Calvo & Coby Wiley Calvo

Special Feature, Wag Wednesday July 20, 2016July 20, 2016adrianne calvo, Cheewenie, Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Bar, wag wednesday

Over the past year, we’ve interviewed many members of the hospitality industry, and one constant among the interviewees has been a profound love for their pets. We thought it would be great to share this love with our readers. That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Adrianne Calvo, Chef and Owner of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, and her Chiweenie, Coby Wiley Calvo. Read more

Coyo Taco Brings Tasty Tacos and Tortas to Brickell

Brickell, Review July 19, 2016January 3, 2017barbacoa, brickell, carnitas, chips, coyo taco, duck, grouper, guacamole, octopus, pato, pulpo, salsa, taco, tacos, torta

Brickell residents and visitors have a new place to get their taco fix: Coyo Taco. The Wynwood eatery opened a second location at Axis Brickell (1111 SW 1st Avenue) back in May, bringing its beloved Mexican street food experience across town. Guests can expect many of the classics from the original outpost, plus several items specific to the Brickell branch.

When we’re in Brickell and in the mood for Mexican food, we usually think of Cantina La Veinte. However, that’s not a place we can afford to eat at every day … but Coyo Taco is. Having visited Coyo’s Wynwood location and the now-defunct Shore Club location, we know to expect quality food at a reasonable price point.

For us, Coyo Taco is just what the neighborhood needs: a reliable fast-casual Mexican restaurant that won’t break the bank and is open late. And now with even more delicious items on the menu, it’s no surprise that Coyo has quickly become a neighborhood favorite.

South of Spice Returns for a Second Straight Year

Miami Beach, Special Feature July 19, 2016January 3, 2017cibo, craft social club, il mulino, izzy's, portofino wine bank, Radio Bar, red the steakhouse, south of spice, talde, the local house, zest

The 2nd Annual South of Spice event brings together the top chefs and restaurants in Miami Beach’s famed South of Fifth neighborhood for a one-night-only exclusive Culinary Tour. CI Management and RS Consulting have teamed up again to produce this highly exclusive luxury tasting event that unveils anticipated summer menus in Miami’s most iconic eateries.

Wag Wednesday: Matt and Priscilla Kuscher & Yeyo and Chichi

Coconut Grove, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday July 13, 2016chichi, french bulldog, frenchies, Kush, lokal, matt kuscher, priscilla kuscher, The Spillover, yeyo

This week, we’re featuring Matt and Priscilla Kuscher, owners of LoKal, Kush and The Spillover, and their French bulldogs, Yeyo and Chichi. Read more

Dining in the Dark at Toro Toro: A Feast for the Senses

Downtown, Special Feature July 5, 2016July 5, 2016beef tartar, ceviche, dark dining, downtown, Intercontinental hotel, ribeye, scallop, seabass, the Intercontinental, toro toro

The concept of “dark dining” has intrigued us since first hearing about it at Chef Adrianne’s in West Kendall. The idea behind it is simple: By eating blindfolded, your other senses are heightened (specifically, taste). So when the opportunity arose to check out Dining in the Dark at Toro Toro and NOT have to drive across town, we had to do it. Read more