Interview: Angelo Masarin of Midtown Oyster Bar

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Oyster fans have a new Miami eatery to visit and dig into their favorite mollusk: Midtown Oyster Bar. Helmed by Angelo Masarin of Salumeria 104 fame, MOB brings an exceptional — and extensive — New England oyster menu to the bustling Midtown Miami neighborhood; touches of Mediterranean and Latin influence have been brought along for the ride as well.  We had a chance to try out some of the menu and speak with Masarin himself about the new concept.

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Interview: Antonio Chia of Cafe Babbo

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Amid the chaos of Art Basel last year, a charming little Italian eatery opened in Wynwood. Blink and you might have missed it: Cafe Babbo is situated on a quiet stretch of NW 25th Street, a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of NW 2nd Avenue. Make the trek to 97 NW 25th Street, and you’ll discover a wealth of delicious pizzas, paninis and — of course — wine.

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Interview: Yona Puri and Nathan Rogers of Tamarina

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A new Italian restaurant is making a name for itself in the heart of Brickell. Located at 600 Brickell Avenue, Tamarina has found a home at the location of the now-shuttered Lippi.

The owners of Lippi – Tunu and Yona Puri – have teamed up with Zuma investor Arjun Waney on this latest venture that specializes in coastal Italian cuisine. We had the chance to speak with Co-Owner Yona Puri and Head Bartender Nathan Rogers on the new restaurant, its first few weeks and future plans.

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Interview: Andrew Gilbert of The Seven Dials

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(Right to Left) Owner Andrew Gilbert and Chef de Cuisine Hugo Perez

The Seven Dials Owner Andrew Gilbert took some time to chat with Miami Food Pug about his new Coral Gables outpost. We talk about his restaurant background, the eclectic menu and his plans for a Saturday breakfast club.

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