Author: Matt Meltzer

Dish By Dish   Miami

The Best Dishes to Order at Giorgio Rapicavoli’s Luca Osteria

Giorgio Rapicavoli is no stranger to bold flavor. It’s what made him a champion on “Chopped,” but more importantly what…

By Matt Meltzer April 22, 2024

Dish By Dish   Miami

Behind the Menu (and Pairings) at Miami’s Beloved Casa Vigil

The Argentine steakhouse isn’t new to Miami diners, as we’ve been treated to an abundance of wood-filled meat palaces dripping…

By Matt Meltzer April 15, 2024

The One Who Keeps the Book   Miami

How to Get a Table at Rao’s in Miami

For years, tiny one-room Rao’s in East Harlem has been one of the most notoriously difficult reservations in America. The…

By Matt Meltzer March 25, 2024

Guides   Miami

‘This Is the Beginning of the Pizza Boom’: A Deep Dive Into Miami’s New Pizza Scene

Long ago there was a pizza place in South Florida with a sign on its door that read: “Pizza: $1…

By Matt Meltzer November 22, 2023

The Rundown   Miami

Thomas Keller Unveils Bouchon Bistro in Coral Gables

Thomas Keller wants to be clear: His latest restaurant is not in Miami. “We’re in Coral Gables,” he says with…

By Matt Meltzer September 8, 2023

Resy Features   Miami

Welcome to Miami, Lionel Messi: Here’s Everything to Know About Dining Here (and Where to Eat)

Dear Mr. Lionel Messi, Welcome to Miami. Or as we say here in South Florida: “Bienvenidos,” which loosely translated means,…

By Matt Meltzer August 10, 2023

Guides   Miami

Where to Drink Cocktails in Miami Right Now

Much like the dining scene in Miami has elevated itself in the last decade or so, so has its drinking…

By Matt Meltzer Updated: January 19, 2024

Guides   Miami

Where to Eat During Miami Art Week: The Locals-Only Edition

Getting a restaurant recommendation in Miami can be especially fraught. Online picks and places you saw on TV are a…

By Matt Meltzer November 10, 2022

Guides   Miami

Where to Find Some of Miami’s Most Remarkable Tasting Menu Adventures

For open-minded diners, tasting menus are a pure delight, a meal where you can surrender control to the chef and…

By Matt Meltzer Updated: November 7, 2023

The Rundown   Miami

Inside the ’80s Glam of Miami’s Dirty French Steakhouse

Miami has never been lacking for see-and-be-seen steakhouses. But no place combines scene with steak quite like Dirty French. The…

By Matt Meltzer Updated: March 6, 2023