Dianne Rubin, Author at Miami Food Pug

Wag Wednesday: Lesley Adrina & Cudi

South Miami, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday July 26, 2017July 26, 2017cudi, Lesly Adrina, no name chinese, pug, south miami, wag wednesday

Since starting the blog, 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 Lesley Adrina, Sous Chef at No Name Chinese, and her pug, Cudi.

12 Ways to Celebrate National Tequila Day

Five O'Clock July 24, 2017July 24, 20172017, national tequila day

Happy National Tequila Day! Although the holiday falls on a Monday this year, there are still plenty of places to celebrate. Below, we’ve rounded up 12 spots across the city serving up tequila cocktails or hosting holiday specials and other activities. Cheers!

Looking Back on ExperienceSOFI 2017

Miami Beach, Special Feature July 24, 2017July 24, 20172017, Bakehouse Brasserie, cibo wine bar, ExperienceSOFI, fratteli la buffala, joe's stone crab, nikki beach, recap, red, south beach seafood festival, south of fifth, the steakhouse

When most people think of South Beach, the South of Fifth neighborhood probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Unlike crowded spots like Lincoln Road and its surrounding areas, South of Fifth is a lot more chill — but that doesn’t mean they can’t party.

Each year, we look forward to the annual SoFi culinary tour put together by the team behind South Beach Seafood Festival. ExperienceSOFI was a fun way to discover (or in our case, rediscover) all the different restaurants that call the neighborhood home. Here’s a closer look at this year’s festivities.

SAAM at SLS Brickell: Good Times Await

Brickell, Five O'Clock July 18, 2017July 18, 2017cocktails, Cuba Libre y Celebrando, fi'lia, five o'clock, gin, GinTonic, meatball sliders, michael schwartz, Pink Punk Lemonade, puttanesca pizza, rum, SAAM, SAAM at SLS Brickell, sls brickell, snapper tartare

Great drinks will only get you so far in Brickell. With so many bars and lounges in the financial district, visitors have seemingly limitless options for a good time. But SAAM at SLS Brickell isn’t just another lounge — it’s much more than that. By pairing memorable cocktails AND bites in a space that just exudes “cool,” the indoor/outdoor venue will quickly become one of your favorite Brickell haunts.

Steak 954: A Stellar Brunch With a Stellar View

Ft. Lauderdale, Review July 14, 2017July 14, 2017brunch, coup de soleil, crab and avocado benedict, fort lauderdale, french onion soup, ft. lauderdale, lobster bisqu, ocean front, pop tarts, saturday, skirt steak, smores pop tart, steak 954, steak and eggs, Stephen Starr, strawberry rhubarb pop tart, thames lemonade, the layover, tuna tartare

When it comes to brunch, there are several things that separate great spots from mediocre ones. We love big menus, stiff drinks and great views. At Stephen Starr’s Steak 954 inside W Fort Lauderdale, the weekend brunch has all of that — and more. If it’s a fantastic meal you want, it’s a fantastic meal you’ll get.