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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MFP Visits Orlando and Comes Back 20 Pounds Heavier

MFP Visits Orlando and Comes Back 20 Pounds Heavier

Geoff here again.

There’s no shortage of traveling this year. A few weeks back I found myself in D.C. This time around, I went to Orlando. My priority in Orlando was a rock concert, but that didn’t mean food took a backseat. In fact, I think this is the Orlando trip with the most calories consumed (thanks to a certain restaurant I’ll introduce you to.).

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Miami Food Pug Dives Into The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival

Miami Food Pug Dives Into The Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival

Dianne here.

After a week of dreadful, ugly weather, the skies cleared up this past weekend just in time for the Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival. On Saturday, I headed down to the beach to see what some of Miami’s best restaurants had to offer in the way of seafood.

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Miami Food Pug Goes to D.C.

Miami Food Pug Goes to D.C.

Geoff here.

Here at Miami Food Pug, eating is just one of our many passions. Another big one is traveling.

I recently went to Washington D.C. to visit some old friends and see the sights. In between the requisite sightseeing, I ate – a lot. Belgian food, Mediterranean food, donuts… a little of everything. If you’re traveling to D.C. anytime soon, I highly recommend you swing by the following places. You’ll be glad you did.

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