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Miami Herald

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Utensils not properly cleaned and sanitized at an inspected Miami-Dade bakery

The good news about Thursday’s inspection of a Miami Lakes bakery: no roaches, rodents or fruit flies were spotted. The bad news: the staff at Los Balkanes Bakery, 16241 NW 57th Ave., clean utentils and equipment so poorly that the bakery failed inspection. Take a look at the standout violations found Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services inspector Caridad Delgado. “Old food debris encrusted on the knives stored in the knife holder next to the preparation table.” In the food service area, “Tongs used for chicharrón and stuffed pastelitos inside the hot box had been in use more than 4 hours without being washed, rinsed, and sanitized.” READ MORE: ‘Old food debris’ on Miami-Dade grocer’s equipment as it fails inspection again Inspector Delgado saw an “employee washing and rinsing pots and kitchen utensils, then storing them to air dry, skipping the sanitation step.” An “excessively scored cutting board was stored next to the prep table.” “Grease deposits and encrusted, burned-on carbon were on the exterior of multiple cooking pans and pots.” The walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer had a “heavy soil buildup on the floors.” Someone working in the food processing area “did not wash hands before donning

Miami Lakes, FL · 18h

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This Florida Seafood Market Draws A Lunchtime Crowd For Fresh Fish And Fried Seafood

A Miami fish market has been selling fresh seafood since 1980, and it also fries your lunch out a walk-up window. That combo alone made me sit up. You can shop for dinner and eat lunch without moving your car. The fish comes from Key West, Jupiter, and Miami waters....

Miami, FL · 3d

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Another Miami Grill ordered shut — this time in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another Miami Grill restaurant has been ordered shut by state inspectors, marking the second location operating under the restaurant brand to face a shutdown in recent weeks. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the Miami Grill at 611...

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3d

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5 Best Restaurants in Coral Springs, Florida You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Coral Springs, Florida — a city where the palms sway above pastel plazas, where families from every corner of the world gather beneath the sun, where the laughter of children echoes from playgrounds and the scent of something soulful drifts through the evening air. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: Mediterranean roofs, tidy cul-de-sacs, and the gentle sprawl of parks and lakes. The city’s heart beats in the rhythm of soccer games, school concerts, and backyard barbecues — a place where newcomers and old-timers, retirees and dreamers, all find their place at the table.

Coral Springs, FL · 14d

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Plaza Las Américas begins construction of Peruvian restaurant CVI.CHE 105

The dining scene at Plaza Las Américas is set to expand with the arrival—slated for autumn 2027—of CVI.CHE 105. This Peruvian restaurant, founded in Miami, will invest $10 million in its first location at the shopping center. The project will create 100 jobs and represents a significant...

Miami, FL · 3d

The Daily South

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Why Fans Wait Hours At This 70-Year-Old Florida Farm For Famous $2 Cinnamon Rolls

If you ask any true Floridian where they’d willingly, even happily, idle hours away in the South Dade sun for a sweet, there’s only one real answer: Knaus Berry Farm. Since 1956—when brothers Russell and Ray Knaus began selling strawberries at their Redland farm—locals have been flocking to Knaus for a taste of their produce and baked goods, even if it requires a long wait (and it always does).

Homestead, FL · 2d

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Rodent droppings, employee contaminating utensils: 7 South Florida restaurants shut

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Dozens of rodent droppings, including about 78 inside a taco shop, were found at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut last week. State inspections also cited other pests (roaches and flies), as well as staff hygiene issues, including one employee seen...

Palm Beach County, FL · 12h

Miami New Times

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Popular Miami French restaurant unveils $3 million transformation

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Fall in Miami doesn’t exactly mean sweaters, changing leaves, or crisp autumn...

Miami, FL · 3d

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Recently ranked 27th pizzeria in the world, this Miami pizza restaurant was just named the best in Florida by Food & Wine

Miami is once again making a serious case for its place in the nation’s best pizza map. Food & Wine recently released a list of must-try pizzerias for every U.S. state, and their Florida selection gives local pizza lovers something to celebrate!. Francesco Martucci, a Wynwood restaurant bringing the...

Miami, FL · 6h

TravelHost

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A Manhattan Pasta Empire Invades Florida With a 300-Seat Outpost

This is the group's first expansion outside the state.

Coral Gables, FL · 3d

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Fresh Mamey And Key Lime Milkshakes Keep People Pulling Over At This Florida Roadside Fruit Stand

A fruit stand famous for the sign a six-year-old boy once stood behind now pulls in road-trippers with mamey and key lime milkshakes. The name itself still answers the question every early shopper asked: where is he?. The shakes are made with the same tropical fruit stacked on the shelves...

Homestead, FL · 3d

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This Florida Buffet Might Be the Ultimate Stop for Sushi, Crab Legs, and Steak

Picanha, crab legs, and a sushi spread share the same buffet line here. That combo alone made me stop scrolling. This spot blends Asian and Western cooking under one roof. Sashimi, oysters, and carved steak all show up on the same night. I like how it skips the usual buffet...

Miami, FL · 2d

Cultivated Comfort

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Man Drives To Wingstop To Try The Divisive Sour Patch Kids Wings, Then Can Barely Believe He Just Ate Candy-Flavored Chicken

Wingstop just put actual candy on chicken wings, and people cannot agree on whether that is...

Miami, FL · 3d

Miami's Community News

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La Birra Bar Brings a 25-Year Family Story to Coral Gables

From Boedo to Miracle Mile: La Birra Bar Brings a 25-Year Family Story to Coral Gables The award-winning Argentine burger brand has made Miracle Mile part of its international journey, with New York City planned as its next chapter By Wilson Alvarez Miracle Mile has long been a place where Coral Gables residents, professionals and […] The post La Birra Bar Brings a 25-Year Family Story to Coral Gables appeared first on Miami’s Community News .

Coral Gables, FL · 1d

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Miami Chef Deborah de Corral Brings Buenos Aires Rotisería Fare to Your Door With Dorita's

Miami diners who miss the Argentine flavors of the shuttered Tigre Miami have a new reason to get excited: chef Deborah de Corral has launched Dorita's, a chef-crafted à la carte food delivery service inspired by the neighborhood rotiserías of Buenos Aires. The Buenos Aires-born, Miami-based chef says the concept brings restaurant-quality cooking straight to local homes through a weekly ordering system, built around slow-cooked, wood-fired dishes rooted in traditional technique.

Miami, FL · 19h

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The $8.95 chicken at Joe’s Stone Crab is history. 5 deals that live on

One of Miami’s most famous restaurant bargains just got a little less affordable. At Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami Beach, the fried half-chicken that once cost $8.95 now goes for $14.95, according to the Miami Herald. The price increase comes after decades of keeping the dish affordable, even though stone crab claws can cost well over $100.

Miami Beach, FL · 2d

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In 1933, Miami Beach Woman’s Club Opened on South Beach; 93 Years Later, It Hosts a Dark ‘Christmas Carol’ Cocktail Experience

A Christmas Carol, the beloved classic by Charles Dickens. But what if we told you the iconic story is getting a spirited, boozy twist in Miami this holiday season?. The Christmas Cocktail Carol pop-up is taking over for one weekend from December 18th–19th, immersing you in the haunting world of Dickens’ eerie tales—handcrafted cocktail in hand. Located at Miami Beach Woman’s Club, this limited-run event drops you right into the foggy streets of Victorian London. Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are brought to life in a fast-paced, high-impact performance designed specifically for adult holiday-goers.

Miami Beach, FL · 1d

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Brickell’s LPM Unveils $3M Overhaul — New Patio, Bar Menu Modeled as a Fashion Mag

LPM Restaurant & Bar’s $3 million refresh changes how guests enter and use the Brickell restaurant, while keeping its French Riviera-inspired identity. The work includes a redesigned dining room and a larger patio centered on a fountain. Its new ten-cocktail program, Déjà Vu, is presented as a fashion-magazine-style menu, with lifestyle features, horoscopes and a crossword.

Miami, FL · 2d