Miami Food Pug

Meet Your Bartender: Will Thompson

Coral Gables, Interviews April 22, 2016April 22, 201627 restaurant & bar, ball and chain, bar lab, bartender, craft cocktails, gabriel orta, Julio Cabrera, the bridge, the broken shaker, the local, Will Thompson

When you’re sitting on the other side of the bar from Will Thompson, you’re getting more than a transaction. More than just a “What are you having?” More than just a “hello” and “goodbye.” You’re getting an experience.

Thompson, a 32-year-old former Air Force medic, has made a name for himself over the years tending bar at some of Miami’s top restaurants and watering holes including Broken Shaker, Ball & Chain and, more recently, The Local Craft Food + Drink. He’s come a long way since getting his feet wet in the industry at P.F. Chang’s after completing his military service. Read more

Wag Wednesday: Paul Greenberg & Cruz

Brickell, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday April 20, 2016November 26, 2016american social, American Social Bar and Restaurant, brickell, cruz, golden retriever, las olas, paul greenberg, 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 Paul Greenberg, Partner at American Social, and his dog, Cruz. Read more

Getting to Know Us and Miami With Borrowed & Blue

Interviews, Special Feature April 18, 2016April 19, 2016borrowed & blue, borrowed and blue, interviews, miami, wedding

A few weeks back, our buddies at Borrowed & Blue reached out to learn more about our blog. It’s probably the most in-depth interview we’ve ever done, so if you want to find out more about our ideal day in Miami, some of our fave restaurants, or just a little bit about us personally, you’re in for a treat.

Wag Wednesday: Ashley and Franco Stanzione & Blu Stanzione

Brickell, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday, Wynwood April 13, 2016April 13, 2016ash by stanzione, Ash by Stanzione 87, ashley stanzione, franco stanzione, husky, mix, stanzione, stanzione 87, the wynwood yard, wag wednesday, wolf

This week, we’re featuring Ashley and Franco Stanzione, Owners of Stanzione 87 and Ash by Stanzione at the Wynwood Yard, and their pup, Blu Stanzione. Read more

Steak 954: More Than Just a Great Steakhouse

Ft. Lauderdale, Review April 11, 2016April 11, 2016fort lauderdale, review, steak 954, w hotel

There are restaurants, and then there are Stephen Starr restaurants. If you’ve had the good fortune of experiencing the latter, you know that a Starr restaurant is equal parts style and substance. Not only do the locations look cool, but just as much attention has been paid to the food and service. All those elements combine to make one heck of a meal.

Steak 954, the Starr property in the W Fort Lauderdale, is the third Starr concept we’ve visited; Le Diplomate in Washington D.C. and The Continental on Miami Beach popped our cherries last year — and did so with some incredible food. There’s a reason these restaurants are among the hottest seats in their respective towns.

While Le Diplomate wowed us with its Parisian decor and the Continental piqued our interest of tiki culture, Steak 954 is a more traditional steakhouse. But as you’ll soon find out, it’s no less awesome than its peers.