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South Beach’s Famed News Café Reopens Original Location

News Café, the famed restaurant, bar, and newsstand that contributed to South Beach’s resurgence in the 1980s, reopened at its original location on the ground floor of The Tony Hotel at 804 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Operated by Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group, the iconic landmark will boast an elevated design and Mediterranean-American menu.  The […]

Essential to South Beach: Iconic beachfront restaurant reopens on Ocean Drive

BY CONNIE OGLE Mar 6, 2023   In the days before the tourists returned, before we danced all night at cavernous clubs there, before the huge food festival and Art Basel, South Beach was the News Café. The oceanfront restaurant, which opened in 1988, was one of the only dining outposts in the Art Deco […]

South Beach’s Iconic News Café Reopens on Ocean Drive

Gianni Versace’s favorite spot to sip coffee, read the morning newspaper, and people-watch returns refreshed but true to its roots MIAMI, March 6, 2023 /via PRNewswire/ — News Café, the famed restaurant, bar, and newsstand that contributed to South Beach’s resurgence in the 1980s, reopened at its original location on the ground floor of The Tony […]

National Margarita Day

To celebrate after 25 years in Miami Beach, Oh! Mexico has launched La Vieja Margarita – Silver Edition. And according to Forbes contributor, Miami-based food and cocktail writer Amber Bond, it is a go-to spot to celebrate on National Margarita Day. See the list with the 11 spots. LINK to FORBES.

Where to Watch Super Bowl? Answer is Marabu

According to “the trusted voice of the local food movement,” Edible South Florida, there is a list of places in Miami to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Philadelphia Eagles: Marabu at Brickell City Center with Cuban beers Happy Hours and the famous Cuban burger is a go-to Sunday 12th. Take a look at […]

NYE @Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine

940 Ocean Drive – Breakwater Hotel Miami Beach. FL. Dec 23 Welcoming 2023 with Cuban Live Show & midnight Fireworks on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.   The festivities include a $190 per person Minimum Spend at the Havana Club Room for a show & dinner starting at 9pm. Also a live ​​DJ event 11pm thru […]

PaperFish South Beach now on Espanola Way

Miami Herald says loud and clear “there ’s a new reason to go to Española Way, and it involves sushi (and mojitos)” With the Title: “Japanese mojitos under the cherry blossoms: New sushi spot lights up Miami Beach” Read via NewsBreak HERE This Miami Beach restaurant was named one of the best in Florida. Locals […]

Improving profitability during tough times

Multi-concept operator says restaurants can take steps to succeed* As inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages continue, restaurant operators might find that these challenging times can inspire innovation. By developing new menu items, partnering with vendors, and looking for efficiencies, food service establishments can do more than just survive in the current environment. They […]

Havana 1957 Wins: Best Sandwiches of America

This seems to the year of Latin influences in the sandwich category restaurant menus, Latin connecting with innovation & creativity. Without a doubt, Restaurant Hospitality’s Best Sandwiches annual competition is one of the most expected, where independent operators have the opportunity to submit their sandwich candidates. RH’s editors evaluate based on looks, description, uniqueness notes […]