Author: Alisha Miranda

Letter of Recommendation   Philadelphia

A Love Letter to La Viola, the Restaurant That Helped Me Fall in Love With Philly

I’ve lost count of how many dates I’ve had at La Viola West since my college days in the early…

By Alisha Miranda March 14, 2025

The Rundown   Miami

At Flora Plant Kitchen, Latin American Ingredients Are the Vehicle for Mindful Eating

Along MiMo’s historic Biscayne Boulevard, planes of green foliage anchor one of Miami’s best-kept secrets. In an expansive outdoor pergola,…

By Alisha Miranda March 6, 2025

Dish By Dish   Philadelphia

At Jaffa Bar in Philadelphia, the Citrus-Rich Mediterranean Bursts to Life

Philadelphians can’t get enough of Mediterranean fare, thanks to restaurant hits like Irwin’s, Stina Pizzeria, and Mish Mish. The latest…

By Alisha Miranda December 16, 2024

Dish By Dish   Philadelphia

How Oloroso Celebrates Modern-Day Tapas, in Six Dishes

At Philadelphia’s Oloroso, they serve small plates, but not like you’re probably used to seeing them. Instead, chef-owner Townsend Wentz…

By Alisha Miranda October 14, 2024

Dish By Dish   Philadelphia

How Bolo Brings the Diasporican Experience to the Table, in Six Dishes

For chef Yun Fuentes, there was always something special about the block of Sansom Street between 20th and 21st Street.…

By Alisha Miranda September 16, 2024

The Access Interview   New Orleans

Acamaya Is Ana Castro’s Love Letter to Mexico, Written in Seafood

We love learning what makes great chefs and restaurateurs tick. So we’re pleased to present The Access Interview, a longform…

By Alisha Miranda August 8, 2024

The Rundown   Philadelphia

The Insider’s Guide to Mulherin’s Pizzeria in Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood has long been on the culinary rise and Wm. Mulherin’s Sons at Front and Master Streets has…

By Alisha Miranda April 18, 2024

Letter of Recommendation   Philadelphia

The People Are What Makes Messina Social Club a Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

“Tonight’s dessert is a trio.” Messina Social Club head bartender Mike Nimmo Jr. began filling three glasses before us. “In…

By Alisha Miranda April 5, 2024

Resy Regulars   Philadelphia

How R&D Cocktail Bar’s Resa Mueller Spends Her Sundays in Fishtown

Where do chefs go and, more importantly, where do they love to eat? In Resy Regulars, we ask Resy bartenders…

By Alisha Miranda March 22, 2024

Resy Spotlight   Philadelphia

R&D Cocktail Bar Is Your Favorite Bartender’s Bar in Philadelphia — Here’s Why

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is no longer a go-to area just for Citywide shot-and-beer dive bars. Since October 2018, R&D Cocktail…

By Alisha Miranda March 15, 2024