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Jaguar Sun: Your New Favorite Bar

Downtown, Five O'Clock, Special Feature November 13, 2018November 13, 2018Carey Hynes, cocktail bar, downtown, downtown miami, interview, jaguar sun, lobby, Will Thompson, X Miami

There’s a new bar in (Down)town: Jaguar Sun. Located on the ground floor of the X Miami Apartments, this new watering hole — named after a collection of short stories by Italo Calvino — is helping turn the neighborhood around. Those of us who work in the area (::raises hand::) don’t feel the need to rush home at 5 p.m., and residents have less of a reason to head to Brickell for some good times.

We’ve been here probably 20 times already, and each time the place is full of new faces and regulars. No surprise there: Word is getting out that Jaguar Sun is the place to be.

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.

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.

Sweet Dogs: Bite Into the Best Hot Dogs in Town

Flagami, Interviews March 21, 2015March 21, 2015flagami, hot dogs, interview, sweet dogs, victor ruiz

If you go onto Yelp and look for the highest-rated restaurants in town, you’ll find Sweet Dogs at the top of that list. The unassuming hot dog shop, located in a strip mall on Calle Ocho, has been cooking up tasty, unique franks for over two years now.

With a consistent five-star Yelp rating, Sweet Dogs Owner Victor Ruiz must be doing something right. We spoke with Victor about the store’s humble beginnings and its transformation into one of the city’s best eateries.

Interview: Andrew Gilbert of The Seven Dials

Coral Gables, Interviews September 24, 2014September 24, 2014andrew gilbert, british, hugo perez, interview, katie sullivan, seven dials, the seven dials

(Right to Left) Owner Andrew Gilbert and Chef de Cuisine Hugo Perez

The Seven Dials Owner Andrew Gilbert took some time to chat with Miami Food Pug about his new Coral Gables outpost. We talk about his restaurant background, the eclectic menu and his plans for a Saturday breakfast club.

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