Miami Food Pug

La Mar at the Mandarin Oriental: The Brunch to Beat

Brickell, Review, Special Feature June 18, 2015October 24, 2020brickell, brunch, diego oka, Gastón Acurio, la mar, La Mar by Gaston Acurio

Brunch: It’s one of our favorite meals. And in Miami, there’s no shortage of brunch options. Whether you’re in Coral Gables, Wynwood, Miami Beach or even Doral, you’re bound to find eggs benedict, mimosas and the traditional Sunday fare around every corner.

La Mar isn’t your ordinary Sunday brunch venue, though. Gaston Acurio’s Peruvian outpost in the 305 elevates the mid-day meal to a whole different level. We haven’t come across anything quite like this feast in the city. In other words, it’s the brunch to beat.

#FindMeAHomeFriday: Spike – ella

Design District, Special Feature June 12, 2015June 12, 2015compassionate Pug rescue, cpr, ella, grilled cheese, spike

Parmigiano Crusted Grilled Cheese from ella in the Design District.

Here’s Spike! A 10 year old with some eye issues and back leg weakness due to an unknown spinal issue. He can still run around the backyard and play! He’s totally lovable but needs to be watched as he’s not allowed to jump up or down from the couch or other things. For more information on this hungry pug, visit his adoption page.

#FindMeAHomeFriday is a campaign by Compassionate Pug Rescue and Miami Food Pug to help South Florida pugs find a forever home. Each Friday in June, we will be photoshopping a rescue pug available for adoption into an MFP food picture. For more details on the original campaign, visit the campaign page.

Chef Dena Marino of MC Kitchen: The Design District’s Culinary Trailblazer

Design District, Interviews June 10, 2015March 9, 2021dena marino, design district, interview, italian, mc kitchen

Back in 2012, MC Kitchen first opened in the Design District. Three years later, this Italian eatery is still going strong while many of its neighbors have shuttered their doors. In an area not exactly known for long-lasting tenants, MC Kitchen’s longevity is a testament to the quality experience awaiting diners inside 4141 NE 2nd Avenue.

It’s a quality experience that we’ve partaken in several times during the last month. After first meeting Chef Marino at a Common Threads community event and pulling some mozzarella with her, we had to visit her restaurant, try out the food and find out more about her and this Design District gem. So that’s exactly what we did.

#FindMeAHomeFriday: Tulip – The Typsy Mermaid

Coconut Grove, Special Feature June 5, 2015June 11, 2015coconut grove, compassionate Pug rescue, cpr, findmeahomefriday, fried oysters, oysters, tulip, Typsy Mermaid

Fried Oysters from The Typsy Mermaid in Coconut Grove.

This is pretty little Tulip! She is 7 years old and partially blind, but that doesn’t stop her from getting around. She gets along with other dogs… but tends to be a leader. And she LOVES the boys! For more information on this precious pug, visit her adoption page.

Crumb on Parchment’s Jessica Hernandez: A Rising Star

Design District, Interviews June 4, 2015June 4, 2015baking, crumb on parchment, interview, jessi bakes, jessica hernandez, loba, michelle bernstein

If you haven’t heard the name Jessica Hernandez in South Florida’s food scene or seen her decadent work on the Instagram account @Jessi_Bakes, it’s just a matter of time. The Crumb on Parchment pastry chef has made quite the name for herself since first falling in love with baking at a young age. Her demeanor is just as sweet as her treats, which we discovered when we met a few weeks ago to talk about all things baking.