SoCal Cantina Brickell: A Cali-Mex-style restaurant and bar

SoCal Cantina Brickell: A Cali-Mex-style restaurant and bar

SoCal Cantina in Brickell (photo by MorganOverholt/MiamiTake.com)

SoCal, so good: A look at Brickell’s bustling hangout spot With humble beginnings as a Miami pop-up, SoCal Cantina is now considered to be one of Brickell’s hottest club casual hangouts. The Southern California-inspired menu features a variety of street tacos, Cali-Mex bites and specialty cocktails like margaritas with freshly squeezed lime juice. The restaurant … Read more

Miami’s Pinch Kitchen & Bar: Craft food selections and palate pleasers

Pinch Kitchen in Miami (photo by Morgan Overholt/MiamiTake.com)

A Pinch of this, a Pinch of that Awarded “Best New Restaurant in Miami,” by Miami New Times, Pinch Kitchen’s menu features a mix of locally sourced ingredients, boutique wines, and craft beers. Pinch Kitchen is a self-described “throwback restaurant” with an open kitchen, cozy vibe and eclectic decor. The menu evolves seasonally but always … Read more

Chef’s Corner: John Gallo & Rene Reyes

pinch kitchen on miami beach

Meet local chefs John Gallo & Rene Reyes Just a pinch of salt. A pinch of spice. A pinch of pepper. These phrases are commonplace in almost any kitchen. They also happen to be the inspiration for Chefs John Gallo and Rene Reyes’s Pinch Kitchen concept in Miami’s Upper East Side neighborhood which launched in … Read more

Foodie Friends: The Miami Food Pug Blog

miami food pug

Looking for a fun local resource on local foodie fare? Check out the Miami Food Pug Blog Looking for a fun new follow? The Miami Food Pug blog showcases the best the local South Florida food scene has to offer from West Palm Beach to Homestead with a “side of pug”. The award-winning blog is … Read more

Dolphin Mall Miami: A look at Miami’s largest outlet shopping, entertainment destination

The Dolphin Mall is located at 11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172 (photo by Morgan Oveholt/MiamiTake.com)

The Dolphin Mall features over 240 stores, dozens of restaurants and live entertainment The Dolphin Mall – located in Miami, FL – describes itself as Miami’s largest outlet shopping and entertainment destination. The expansive mall features over 240 retail shops as well as dozens of dining options and a movie theater. Popular shops include Adidas, … Read more

Bartaco Miami: Upscale street food with a coastal vibe

The taste of street tacos with the elegance of an elevated beach resort Bartaco is a self-described upscale restaurant inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay and Southern California. Best known for its street food and specialty cocktails, Bartaco has several locations throughout the United States including Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, … Read more

Where are they now: Chef Scarmiglia and Brickell’s La Centrale

the former location of la centrale

Chef Vincenzo has been bringing his internationally recognized fame and flair to the Miami food scene since 2018 Tuscany native Chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia started making headlines in Miami in 2018 after he was pegged to be the now-infamous La Centrale food hall’s Executive Chef. With a background of working for some of the world’s most … Read more