More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort, where the Pubbelly group just opened their latest venture. And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it's not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to always highlight where the foodie crowds are flocking to at the moment.
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Macchialina, which comes from the words "Macchia" meaning "mark or spot" and "Maialina" meaning piglets, aims to be reminiscent of a "small rustic eatery in the heart of any Italian town". Former Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo, who recently took co- ownership of the resto, mans the kitchen, cooking up Italian classics like braised shortrib lasagna and pork chop Milanese.
Area 31's back and with a new chef, Wolfgang Birk of Casa Casuarina and Cooper Avenue. His new menu includes dishes like chilled melon and cucumber soup, roast lamb from Florida's Fresh Beef Farms and fresh caught lobster.
Steak-Frites is the only entrée on the menu of this French import. It's served alongside the requisite frites, and a 21-ingredient secret sauce. There's more to choose from on the dessert and drink menus, which include classics like profiteroles and crème brûlée as well as extensive wine and cocktail lists.
Back by popular demand, the pop-up Eating House has reclaimed its place in the old Cafe Ponce space. Expect delectable eats for dinner with the menu changing nightly and long waits for a table at their coveted brunch.
The newly opened second restaurant from David Bracha already has a buzz about it in the Design District, with tables filling up constantly. He's serving up modern American tavern-style food in a casual setting.
Since Red Light's closing, Florida Cookery has become Kris Wessel's new pride and joy at the James Royal Palm Hotel. It's got his signature Floridian fare that pays homage to his local roots in a big way.
Another restaurant breathing fresh air into the pulsing Design District is Dena Marino's MC Kitchen. Her modern Italian cuisine and pia-Dena's are already becoming popular.
The latest from 50 Eggs Restaurant Group, Khong River House is about as close to eating in Thailand as you'll get in Miami. The former Miss Yip's/Buck 15 space is converted into somewhat of a Thai boat house with a bi-level space and expansive bar on both floors.
Michael Mina’s newest eatery debuted at the Fontainebleau during Art Basel and has since been jam-packed. The self-proclaimed American bistro offers a global menu featuring fresh seafood options and creative twists on items like suckling pig, shabu-shabu and hay smoked steak.
A NYC transplant, Catch Miami at the James Royal Palm hotel, brings “globally influenced” seafood delights to South Beach. Try classics such as the Cantonese Lobster and “Miami-inspired” eats such as the Shorecrest roll.
Dolce Italian, the Gale Hotel’s new restaurant, features classic Italian dishes at affordable beach prices. Since they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can stop by any time. Enjoy your meal inside or out on the pool deck.
A fairly new addition to Mary Brickell Village, OTC has gathered quite the following for its “over the counter” gastropub fare. Expect tasty eats on wooden cutting boards, ever changing craft beers and a packed room during their popular brunch.
The latest tasty offering from the 50 Eggs restaurant group, Swine, is all about “pork-centric” dishes and southern charm. Try their raved-about burnt ends or any of their smoked and barbecued dishes. Or anything at all, really. Where have their restaurants ever gone wrong?
Michael Schwartz’ new eatery just opened up last week, but its already the talk of the town. With Schwartz as executive chef, Roel Alcudia as chef de cuisine and Hedy Goldsmith making her famed desserts, its no wonder their dishes are already turning heads.
Por Fin fans were skeptical when the spot reopened as Bulla Gastrobar, but it turns out the new tapas restaurant is quickly garnering its own group of followers. Try out their patatas bravas or Jamon Serrano sandwich.
Jamie DeRosa’s first restaurant, Tongue & Cheek, just opened up a couple of weeks ago, but food enthusiasts are already raving about its contemporary American grub and hooked on dishes like the fried chicken, the beef cheek burger and the cauliflower panna cotta. Oh, and the spot’s swanky, laid back décor and specialty cocktails don’t hurt a bit.
Anything Michael Schwartz related gets Miamians’ mouths watering and his latest restaurant is no exception. The stylish Restaurant Michael Schwartz at the Raleigh oozes with that same eco-friendly mentality that Schwartz brings to his other restaurants and serves up a variety of dishes all reflecting seasonality and freshness.
Jeffrey Chodorow’s Downtown eatery hits the spot with its organic comfort food. Not to mention an extensive and wonderful list of craft beers and seasonal brews. A kick back kind of place to relax and chow down on stuff like the tavern burger, fried oyster po-boy and spicy baby back ribs.
Last month’s opening of Cipriani, marked restaurateur brothers Maggio and Ignazio Cipriani’s 20th worldwide expansion. Their Miami spot brings together all the Italian cuisine and glamour they’re best known for in a bi-level, 8,000 square foot, waterfront space located Downtown
The new spot from owners Kevin Danillo and Jerry Flynn opened up two days ago after what seemed like ages in the making. Expect beers galore and a hefty selection of craft cocktails as well as a creative menu curated by former Area 31 chef Michael Reidt.
Brought to you by the man behind HaVen Gastropub, Todd Erickson, the much buzzed about Huahua’s (pronounced “wa-wa’s”) sits quietly on Miami Beach, but walk inside and you’ll find one mean taco that’s anything but shy. If you want the classic stuff, they have that too, but for those more adventurous, bringing a playful appetite will surely be rewarded.
If you’re in Dadeland and want boatloads of pork dishes, follow you’re your nose to the newly opened B & S. These guys don’t abide by the new health-conscious trend, at all; there’s a different tune being sung here and it’s “Praise the lard”, a mantra they never leave out of your sticky pig ears or pork belly. Worship by means of craft beer guzzling is highly encouraged.
Tony Mantuano, renowned chef/restaurant owner, basically told Eater in an interview that the idea behind his latest eatery, Lorenzo, is to take all of the most loved dishes from his other incredibly popular restaurants and put them under one roof in South Beach. Need we say more?
The newly opened Bar Crudo by Andy Travaglia (owner of Lee & Marie's Cakery) is quickly gaining popularity for its delicate and simple treats. Expect raw items like octopus carpaccio and a variety of other fish dishes; meat options like beef carpaccio; ceviches and creative desserts like vodka infused watermelon with feta gelato.
New American meets Mediterranean at this new 200+ seat restaurant. The menu is also impressive in its size, offering over 75 dishes to choose from with an emphasis on organic ingredients.
Michelin chef Frederic Joulin’s latest adventure, the very-recently opened Semilla Eatery & Bar, is quickly gaining popularity. Here’s a place to hang around the open kitchen and watch Joulin prep your meal, knowing it’s all seasonal, fresh and organic. Those herbs on your plate come from their wall of live plants after all.
Design District’s latest opening, The District Miami offers Pan-American fusion dishes created by chef Horacio Rivadero (named Best New Chef for the Gulf Region by Food & Wine in 2012). A kick-back and relax kind of place, with a worthwhile happy hour menu.
Restaurateurs Josh Capon, John McDonald and Josh Pickard have brought their NYC gem (and arguably one of SoHo’s best seafood restaurants), Lure Fishbar, to the Magic City. Expect seafood galore, obviously, but also a killer Bash Burger.
Sakaya mastermind Richard Hales took over the former Acme Bakery space, replacing baked goods with some kick-ass Hales-style Chinese. Think wok-fried marrow, gong bao rabbit, xinjiang cumin lamb dumplings.
Macchialina, which comes from the words "Macchia" meaning "mark or spot" and "Maialina" meaning piglets, aims to be reminiscent of a "small rustic eatery in the heart of any Italian town". Former Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo, who recently took co- ownership of the resto, mans the kitchen, cooking up Italian classics like braised shortrib lasagna and pork chop Milanese.
Area 31's back and with a new chef, Wolfgang Birk of Casa Casuarina and Cooper Avenue. His new menu includes dishes like chilled melon and cucumber soup, roast lamb from Florida's Fresh Beef Farms and fresh caught lobster.
Steak-Frites is the only entrée on the menu of this French import. It's served alongside the requisite frites, and a 21-ingredient secret sauce. There's more to choose from on the dessert and drink menus, which include classics like profiteroles and crème brûlée as well as extensive wine and cocktail lists.
Back by popular demand, the pop-up Eating House has reclaimed its place in the old Cafe Ponce space. Expect delectable eats for dinner with the menu changing nightly and long waits for a table at their coveted brunch.
The newly opened second restaurant from David Bracha already has a buzz about it in the Design District, with tables filling up constantly. He's serving up modern American tavern-style food in a casual setting.
Since Red Light's closing, Florida Cookery has become Kris Wessel's new pride and joy at the James Royal Palm Hotel. It's got his signature Floridian fare that pays homage to his local roots in a big way.
Another restaurant breathing fresh air into the pulsing Design District is Dena Marino's MC Kitchen. Her modern Italian cuisine and pia-Dena's are already becoming popular.
The latest from 50 Eggs Restaurant Group, Khong River House is about as close to eating in Thailand as you'll get in Miami. The former Miss Yip's/Buck 15 space is converted into somewhat of a Thai boat house with a bi-level space and expansive bar on both floors.
Michael Mina’s newest eatery debuted at the Fontainebleau during Art Basel and has since been jam-packed. The self-proclaimed American bistro offers a global menu featuring fresh seafood options and creative twists on items like suckling pig, shabu-shabu and hay smoked steak.
A NYC transplant, Catch Miami at the James Royal Palm hotel, brings “globally influenced” seafood delights to South Beach. Try classics such as the Cantonese Lobster and “Miami-inspired” eats such as the Shorecrest roll.
Dolce Italian, the Gale Hotel’s new restaurant, features classic Italian dishes at affordable beach prices. Since they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can stop by any time. Enjoy your meal inside or out on the pool deck.
A fairly new addition to Mary Brickell Village, OTC has gathered quite the following for its “over the counter” gastropub fare. Expect tasty eats on wooden cutting boards, ever changing craft beers and a packed room during their popular brunch.
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