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Toscana Divino: Where Quality and Quantity Meet

Brickell, Review September 27, 2016January 3, 2017beef tartare, brickell, burrata caprese, cake, duck ragu, gelato, italian, mary brickell village, panna cotta, pappardelle, pappardelle finocchiona, pasta, Pici senesi all’anatra, pistachio, risotto, risotto cacio e pepe, toscana divino

Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen in Miami. It’s hard not to go a few blocks without stumbling across yet another eatery serving up our favorite carbs. With so much competition out there, it takes a real winner to stand out from the crowd.

Enter Toscana Divino, which has been a centerpiece of Mary Brickell Village for years now. Other tenants have come and gone, but the Italian restaurant has stuck around through thick and thin. Its longevity should come as no surprise, though. This is some of the best Italian food in town.

Escape With Food Republic and Norwegian Cruise Line

Miami, Special Feature September 22, 2016September 22, 2016food republic, Jose Mendin, norwegian cruise line, norwegian escape, pubbelly boys

When you get invited to go on a cruise ship, you go — no ifs, ands or buts. When we got invited to check out the Norwegian Escape, we dropped everything to tour this huge addition to the cruise line’s fleet.

The Escape, which went into service last November, is home to over 25 dining experiences and 21 bars and lounges that guests can enjoy on trips to the Caribbean. Miami locals will get a real kick out of the ship, which pays homage to Miami landmarks like Tobacco Road and features concepts from notable names in the culinary scene.

One of those names: The Pubbelly Boys, who need no introduction. You can now experience the team’s cuisine at sea in the form of Food Republic by Pubbelly. The concept takes the ship’s name to heart, letting diners escape to different parts of the world with delicious global cuisine. After trying the food, all we want to do now is travel.

Wag Wednesday: Saul Ramos & Leah

Design District, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday September 21, 2016design district, Doberman, Doberman Pinscher, leah, michael's genuine, michael's genuine food & drink, saul ramos

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 Saul Ramos, Chef de Cuisine at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and his Doberman Pinscher, Leah. Read more

Coral Gables Food Tour #2: A Recap

Coral Gables, Special Feature September 15, 2016January 3, 2017&pizza, angelique euro cafe, banana tempura, calamari, ceviche roll, cibo winebar, coral gables, coral gables food tour, coral gables love, food tour, gnocchi, gougeres, guacamole, lychee, martini, meatballs, obba sushi, OBBA Sushi & More, polenta, pomme frites, sea bass, second, wine

This past Tuesday, we teamed up with Coral Gables Love to host our second Coral Gables Food Tour. The tour took diners to three different neighborhood restaurants for good food, good drinks and good conversation. From 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., guests enjoyed bites and libations at Angelique Euro Cafe, Cibo Wine Bar and OBBA Sushi & More.

Wag Wednesday: Kaytlin Dangaran & Beretta

Downtown, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday September 14, 2016September 14, 2016Beretta, black lab, downtown, Kaytlin Dangaran, Labrador Retriever, PAMM, verde, Verde at PAMM, waterfront dining

This week, we’re featuring Kaytlin Dangaran, Executive Chef at Verde, and her black Labrador retriever, Beretta. Read more