Miami’s Five Best Rooftop Happy Hours by Miami New Times

Rising to the top is never a bad thing, and in this case, think rooftops. Naturally, the best way to enjoy captivating skyline views is with a cocktail. If you need a reason to grab a drink, here’s a list of Miami’s five best rooftop happy hours.

1. Whisper Cocktail Lounge. The W Miami’s rooftop terrace on the 50th floor, previously known as Club Fifty, has been rebranded as Whisper Cocktail Lounge. A $5 happy hour featuring on-trend frosé is offered Wednesday through Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. The lounge’s weekly event lineup is what really makes this rooftop rise above the rest. Ladies’ night is every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., when women drink the weekly rotating cocktail for free. Thursdays are dedicated to the ’80s and ’90s during Bounce Back Thursday; the themed happy hour features local DJs spinning the best throwback hits, and guests can relive their youth through childhood games and free passed bites. 485 Brickell Ave., Miami; 305-503-4400; wmiamihotel.com. Read more

Miami Goes Green With Restaurants GLAM, Soul Tavern, and Crate Plant-Based Kitchen & Lounge

Firm, glistening cubes of watermelon bear a striking resemblance to high-end raw tuna, which is precisely why chef Todd Erickson chose the juicy fruit as the foundation for the restaurant’s vegan poke ($7). To make the dish taste like the Hawaiian raw fish salad, he enhances the watermelon with Asian ingredients such as kombu broth, yuzu vinaigrette, sweet tamari, nori shavings, and sesame seeds. Baby mushrooms and crunchy lotus flower root help round out this refreshing, umami-laden starter.

Erickson is the executive chef at GLAM, which is short for “Green Living Animals Matter.” It opened in midtown earlier this summer, marking the well-known toque’s first foray into helming an exclusively vegan kitchen. Erickson isn’t vegan, but the restaurant’s vegan owner, Janette Miller, sought him out, and the two instantly connected. A former interior designer, Miller recognized that Miami lacked an eatery serving elevated plant-based fare that was also approachable and affordable.

Plomo Tequila & Taco Bar Launches Weekend Mexican Brunch

Plomo, Miracle Mile’s first tequila and taco bar that debuted this summer, is now open for brunch Saturday and Sunday. Created by the Atomic Group, known for popular Coral Gables eateries such as Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar and Copper 29, this Mexican-inspired lounge offers bottomless mimosas and sangria paired with a selection of Latin-influenced brunch plates.

Miami Spice 2017: Try Bird & Bone’s Hot Chicken Sandwich and Cuban Grilled Cheese for Lunch

Bird & Bone, chef Richard Hales’ Southern restaurant inside the Confidante, has one of the best-valued Spice lunches. The three-course meal, which includes many of Hales’ most popular plates, offers about a 30 percent discount compared to a regularly priced lunch at the restaurant.

This year, Bird & Bone, chef Richard Hales’ Southern restaurant inside the Confidante, has one of the best-valued Spice lunches. The three-course meal, which includes many of Hales’ most popular plates, offers about a 30 percent discount compared to a regularly priced lunch at the restaurant. Read more

Miami Restaurants and the 50 Foods You Must Try

I know it’s been a while since I have posted on this blog! I have been busy trying these different restaurants (just kidding).  I was reading on Facebook like most of you do, and came across this great article about these restaurants in Miami. Read more

All is well again… Football is Back!

There’s nothing better than waking up the first day of the regular football season. I’m the type of guy who can stay in and watch football with the view of the ocean from my apartment or I can go to some of my favorite places. Read more

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Uber Eats has launched in Miami

It’s official. Uber has changed our lives for the better, at least here in Miami, where parking can be a nightmare and driving can be downright harrowing. Hopping in an Uber can, thankfully, eliminate the latter. So when date night rolls around, all you have to do is jump in the backseat of the app-ordered car, Tinder along the way for back up options, and hop out in front of your go-to restaurant where your date will be waiting for you. Read more

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Celebrating Thanksgiving, Miami Style

Live in Miami and looking for a new spin on Thanksgiving this year, aka, leaving the cooking to someone else? Look no further. Celebrate Thanksgiving, Miami style! Miami and Ft. Lauderdale have plenty of options according to Miami.com, a minimum of 51 to be exact. Read more

Luxury Living means Luxury Dining

Want to dine as luxuriously as you live? Modern Luxury Magazine released an eclectic list of restaurants to more than satisfy your palette. This list is comprised of the hottest and newest Miami spots to enjoy American, Argentine, Vietnamese, and Japanese, to name a few. Feeling hungry? Read more here.

It’s a Food Frenzy in Miami

It’s foodie heaven once August rolls around. The newest and the most traditional Miami restaurants will showcase their best lunch and dinner dishes at a discounted price. It’s a great way to familiarize yourself with Miami’s growing restaurant scene. Miami Spice officially starts on August 1st, and closes on September 30th, giving you two solid months to taste test the 181 restaurants on the list.

Full article here.