Friends will sometimes ask me how I accrue this random knowledge of interesting events and places about town.  Besides the fact that I’m a speed reader and can skim a lot of information from a quick flip of the blogs, I have some sources. If I’m in a pinch for what to do on the weekend, [...] » Read more..

OK so now that THE weekend’s over, are you in the mood for a food festival that doesn’t require a “survival guide”? How about something that doesn’t necessitate the logistical planning of an international vacation? The Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival will cleanse your palate. On Thursday, March 27, thirty or so Coral Gables [...] » Read more..

There are two big Coral Gables birthdays this week. On Thursday, Cacao celebrates five years. Chef Edgar Leal’s contemporary Latin American creations are beloved by diners and critics. Cacao’s homemade desserts, crafted with Venezuelan “El Rey” chocolate, are swoon-worthy. Cacao will serve hors d’oeuvres by Chef Leal. You can also [...] » Read more..

MIAMI   Taste of Asturias If the man in the photo above was in Asturias, Spain, the floor beneath him would be covered in sawdust. At traditional cider-pouring bars, the sawdust absorbs the spills from the escarciador (cider pourer) as he pours the sidra with a raised arm. This is to “break” or aerate the cider. Ernesto Llerandi [...] » Read more..