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Dinners in Paradise: The New Season

paula — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:43:31 +0000

I was down in Homestead again today visiting Gabriele Marewski at Paradise Farms. This was my first time visiting Gabriele’s organic farm and, wow, it is beautiful. She designed it with the help of architect Robert Barnes and artist Richard Medlock based on feng shui and sacred geometry principles. Taking a stroll in those peaceful [...]

What Would Hemingway Eat?

paula — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:00:50 +0000

Fresh figs and ham, and mackerel and snipe. Kingfish and amberjack, avocados with lime. Gin and tonic, absinthe and wine. These are items on this Ernest Hemingway menu I came across on Littoral, the blog of the Key West Literary Seminar. Pretty cool, right?

Consider Teena’s Pride CSA

paula — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:22:45 +0000

Last week I visited a few farms in Homestead for a story I’m working on for Edible South Florida. Among them was Teena Borek’s farm, Teena’s Pride. I had the opportunity earlier this year to visit the farm during the Slow Food Miami Bike Tour. At that time, the greenhouses were filled with beautiful produce. [...]

Rijstaffel at Indomania

paula — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:08:44 +0000

Indomania is one of those restaurants that I visited and wondered why I hadn't set foot in it before. But I guess the better late than never adage applies here. I have Eleanor Hoh (remember the Wok Star class I took?) to thank for hosting the dinner that got D and I there last week, a whole three years after the restaurant opened.

Miami Spice: The Restaurant at The Setai

paula — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:29:21 +0000

Maybe because I had one of my favorite Miami Spice meals at The Setai, I decided to go to The Restaurant last night for the first day of this year’s Miami Spice. Our server brought us three menus: the Miami Spice menu ($35), the regular menu and another $50 three-course prix fixe they have been offering [...]

Now Rolling: Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burger

paula — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:23:44 +0000

Dinner last night was supposed to be at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Sunny Isles, but plans quickly changed when D and I spotted Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burger parked next to Waggle Brothers as we drove on Biscayne Boulevard. Without hesitation, we swerved off Biscayne and onto the small parking lot. It seems like [...]

For the Love of Mangos: A Visit to Fairchild Farm

paula — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:11:41 +0000

I couldn’t tell you what type of mango I grew up eating. In fact, until I arrived in South Florida I wasn’t aware of the immense variety of mangos that exist and that are grown – albeit not commercially – right here at the Fairchild Farm in Homestead. Formerly known as Williams Grove, Fairchild Farm is [...]

Now Open: Fin

paula — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:16:25 +0000

Back in December, the Cobayas had a dinner at Fin, Jonathan Eismann’s sustainable seafood restaurant. Back then the chef expected to open in three to four weeks. Well, it didn’t quite happen that way. It took six months but Fin is now officially open. Here’s the recap of our December dinner. Fin 4029 N Miami Avenue, Miami 305.576.0060

A New CSA Comes to Miami: Little River Market Garden

paula — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:35:20 +0000

Good news for Miami locavores. Farmer Muriel Olivares, who interned at Bee Heaven Farm in Homestead, has started her own vegetable and cut flower garden in Miami. The Little River Market Garden will offer a small CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and sell its produce at farmers markets come the fall. Muriel will grow about 30 [...]

On Buying Olive Oil

paula — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:11:25 +0000

So the Spanish olive oils I tasted in Toronto were great, but as far as I know, the specific ones I tasted are not sold here (though I did see a Pagos de Baldio olive oil listed on the Delicias de España website). That’s fine; there are plenty of good olive oils from major producing [...]

A Taste of Spanish Olive Oils

paula — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:06:02 +0000

“Good oil, like good wine, is a gift from the gods.” ~ George Ellwanger On my recent visit to Toronto, I was invited to attend an olive oil tasting and dinner showcasing premium Spanish olive oils. It was a wonderful evening at Frida Restaurant with dishes prepared by three area chefs: Jose Hadad of Frida Restaurant, Luis [...]

Hello, June: Miami food events

paula — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:27:35 +0000

June is here and so are the almost daily afternoon showers. What’s in store this month in food events? Here are some picks. Spanish BBQ Starting tonight and every Tuesday night during the summer, chef Michelle Bernstein will offer an all-you-can-eat Spanish BBQ served family style at Sra. Martinez. The BBQ menu will change each week but [...]

Limonada (limeade) for the summer heat

paula — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:51:24 +0000

My blender has seen the light of day more in the past two weeks than in the past few months. Blame it on the hot summer days that have inspired me to make refreshing juices almost daily. A watermelon agua fresca was a big hit with family last week but this week I was really [...]

Until next season … [Updated]

paula — Wed, 26 May 2010 21:42:06 +0000

This Sunday, May 30, marks the last day of the Pinecrest Farmers Market at Pinecrest Gardens. I know some vendors may not be there anymore but if you have a chance stop by between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Sunday for a last visit until next season. The Roots in the City market is also [...]

On a Toronto Rooftop, A Chef’s Garden and His Bees

paula — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:47:45 +0000

During my recent visit to Toronto I had the opportunity to visit the rooftop garden at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto. I heard about it through a Twitter connection (@maryluzonfood) and jumped at the chance of seeing how this large-scale hotel, the place where dignitaries and heads of state stay on [...]

edible South Florida Spring 2010

paula — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:45:26 +0000

Today I finally made it to Whole Foods to pick up a copy of the new issue of edible South Florida. I had seen it online but it’s always nicer to have a physical copy in hand. I contributed another article, this time on initiatives around town to improve childhood nutrition. My favorite part in writing [...]

Belles calas

paula — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:59:52 +0000

Calas, calas! Belles calas! Touts chaude, madame. Such went the cry of the calas street vendors in New Orleans. It means: calas, calas, beautiful calas, very hot. If you haven’t heard of these fritters prepared with leftover rice, you’re not alone. When New Orleans chef, cookbook author and Slow Food New Orleans leader, Poppy Tooker, recently asked [...]

Miami food events: April 2010 edition

paula — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:43:02 +0000

Sorry for the silence around here in the last week or so. It was for very good reason. D and I were busy moving into a new home. I’ve enjoyed being slightly disconnected from Twitter, Facebook and blogs but it’s time to get back to it. Here are your belated April events.

Roots in the City Farmers Market launches in Overtown

paula — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:53:33 +0000

Yesterday I stopped by the opening of the Roots in the City Farmers Market in Overtown. A collaboration between the Wholesome Wave Foundation, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, the Human Services Coalition and Roots in the City, the market aims to make fresh, nutritional food accessible by making it affordable. As a pilot for the Wholesome [...]

Taqueria Los Dos Amigos

paula — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:02:24 +0000

On Saturday evening, I found myself at a taco truck on a parking lot in the corner of NW 27th Avenue and NW 35th Street. My visit wasn’t exactly planned. Jackie, who I was meeting earlier that day for other matters, invited me to go with her to the truck where she was meeting the [...]