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# Edible South Florida

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- [Restaurants: New and Reopened](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/restaurants-new-and-reopened-2/) - Check out the latest restaurants in the South Florida dining scene.
- [Sip All Summer: Tropical Audubon Society + Tripping Animals Brewing Company Collab](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/sip-all-summer-tropical-audubon-society-tripping-animals-brewing-company-collab/) - This conservation/beer collab is a win-win for all of us.
- [Family Seed Planting Activity at Vizcaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/family-seed-planting-activity-at-vizcaya/) - Learn to plant seeds in this family-friedly event at Vizcaya.
- [It's World Cup Time in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/its-world-cup-time-in-south-florida/) - Watch parties, hosting ideas and special events for World Cup 2026
- [Find Your Farmers Market and Local Produce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/updated-farmers-markets-closed-buy-fresh-local-produce-here-2/) - Summer fruits – mangos, jackfruit, dragonfruit and longan – are all on the menu in the markets!
- [Florida student chefs, ready to compete and win?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/florida-student-chefs-ready-to-compete-and-win/) - Win big prizes from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- [Miami-Dade Launches 2026 Adopt-a-Tree Events](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-dade-launches-2026-adopt-a-tree-events/) - Miami-Dade residents can get up to two free trees this summer as part of this popular program.
- [Summer Dining Deals in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/featured/summer-dining-deals-in-south-florida/) - Summertime means savings on your favorite restaurants in South Florida.
- [Fourth of July Fun for America’s 250th in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fourth-of-july-fun-for-americas-250th-in-south-florida/) - Independence Day celebrations throughout greater Miami, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys
- [Relief for Venezuela](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/featured/relief-for-venezuela/) - South Florida relief efforts are underway to help victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela
- [Mango Mania: The Ultimate Mango Experience](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/mango-mania-the-ultimate-mango-experience/) - Skip those crowded mango festivals – this event gives you the one-on-one total mango experience from the experts.
- [Top Summer Fruit Festivals in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/top-summer-fruit-festivals-in-south-florida/) - These are the best places to experience mangoes and other tropical fruits.
- [Food Drives and Giveaways for Those in Need](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-drives-and-giveaways-for-those-in-need/) - Meals and regular food distribution sites in South Florida
- [Juneteenth Fun in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/juneteenth-fun-in-south-florida/) - Where to celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida
- [Where to Go for Father’s Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-to-go-for-fathers-day/) - South Florida restaurants welcome Dad with meal deals, brunches, special activities and World Cup viewing
- [Trade Mangos for Treats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/trade-mangos-for-treats/) - Barter homegrown mangos for food! where to barter your mangos in South Florida
- [3rd Annual Juneteenth Beach Bash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/3rd-annual-juneteenth-beach-bash/) - Picturesque Virginia Key is the location for this annual Juneteenth Bash.
- [South Florida Twinkles As New MICHELIN Guide Restaurants Revealed](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/south-florida-twinkles-as-new-michelin-guide-restaurants-revealed/) - The 2026 MICHELIN Guide restaurants have expanded to include all of Florida.
- [Mango Gang Reunites at Michael’s Genuine June 30](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mango-gang-reunites-at-michaels-genuine-june-30/) - Some of the chefs who put Miami dining on the map are getting together for a special dinner
- [Royal Poinciana Festival Returns June 6-14](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/royal-poinciana-festival-returns-june-6-14/) - This longtime fiesta honors the gorgeous tropical flowering tree with tours, parties and other events.
- [Smorgasburg Fort Lauderdale’s Asian Street Food Market Returns May 30-31](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/smorgasburg-fort-lauderdales-asian-street-food-market-returns-may-30-31/) - It's a weekend of AAPI fun in Fort Lauderdale
- [La Noche Argentina Debuts in Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/la-noche-argentina-debuts-in-miami/) - A new cultural initiative brings the spirit, flavors and energy of Argentina throughout Miami May 29-31, as restaurants, cafes, gelato shops, bars and other Argentine brands offer menus, special experiences, live music, and discounts. La Noche Argentina, a three-day celebration, features live performances from artists and musicians, including tango dancers Germán and Rocio, musician Juan
- [In Memoriam: Gary Kareff, Entrepreneur and Farmers Market Co-Founder](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/in-memoriam-gary-kareff-entrepreneur-and-farmers-market-co-founder/) - Well-loved honey vendor and farmers market entrepreneur Gary Kareff was a mentor and friend
- [Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at Asian Night Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-aapi-heritage-month-at-asian-night-market/) - Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village is the site of this fun AAPI Street Festival
- [South Florida Farmers: Agricultural Compost Production Workshop  ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-farmers-agricultural-compost-production-workshop/) - Farmers can learn about vermicomposting. improving soil health and managing organic weaste streams.
- [Mother’s Day Dining Guide 2026: Miami-Dade, Broward & Beyond](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mothers-day-dining-guide-2026-miami-dade-broward-beyond/) - So many choices for Mom this holiday! Here's a rundown of some of the best choices.
- [More Mother’s Day Ideas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/more-mothers-day-ideas/) - Shop local this Mother's Day.
- [The Glorious Guava](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/glorious-guava/) - Guava is the sweet, seductive perfume that flavors many of South Florida’s favorite foods: pastelitos, ice cream, batidos, flans and cheesecakes; sauces for pork, poultry, shrimp and beef; smoothies, cocktails, even craft beer. Preserves, pastes, marmalades, jam and nectar are essential to the Cuban pantry, although the source of the fruits today is primarily Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia and India. At the turn of the 20th century, however, guava was a hot commodity for pioneers preserving and selling the exotic fruit preserves to tourists and locals.
- [Cultural Conversations: An Evening with Chef Michael Twitty](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/cultural-conversations-an-evening-with-chef-michael-twitty/) - Explore the connections between food, culture, identity and history at a free event at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale.
- [For the Love of Art Auction  ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/for-the-love-of-art-auction/) - Just look at the fun creations made by Miami-Dade public students!
- [10 Days of Connection](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/10-days-of-connection/) - This community movement brings together everyone at a series of events throughout South Florida.
- [Happy 15 Years, O, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/happy-15-years-o-miami/) - Every April – National Poetry Month – O, Miami makes sure everyone is exposed to a poem.
- [Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida: Cast Iron Chef Competition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/girl-scouts-of-tropical-florida-cast-iron-chef-competition/) - South Florida Girl Scouts show off their cooking creativity.
- [Miami's Freshest Night Out with Slow Food Miami ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miamis-freshest-night-out-with-slow-food-miami/) - Slow Food Miami's annual event benefits school gardens and other projects. Slow Food Miami hosts its annual Freshest Night Out dinner.
- [Fresh From Florida: A Guide to Tropical Season’s Sweetest Flavors](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fresh-from-florida-a-guide-to-tropical-seasons-sweetest-flavors/) - Tropical fruit season is here in Florida – the perfect time to enjoy watermelon, papaya, mangoes and avocados, all Fresh from Florida.
- [From Florida with Love](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/from-florida-with-love/) - Celebrate fresh ingredients from local Florida farms with these recipes from Fresh from Florida.
- [Poetry City Premieres at Miami Film Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/poetry-city-premieres-at-miami-film-festival/) - Directed by Aaron Glickman, Poetry City offers an intimate and sweeping exploration of Miami-Dade County’s vibrant literary landscape. The film debuts Sat., April 18 at 5:30pm at Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3 St., Miami. Poetry City is the name of the film and the title of the newest collection of Oscar Fuentes, aka the Biscayne Poet. For 30
- [Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in South Florida: Parades, Parties, Festive Treats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-south-florida-parades-parties-festive-treats/) - Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in South Florida with parades, waterfront parties, whiskey cocktails, festive treats and more events in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and beyond. From lively parades and waterfront parties to Irish whiskey cocktails and festive sweets, South Florida is going green for St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some of the best parades, parties and special treats happening around Miami, Fort Lauderdale and beyond. 7Now Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run WHAT: Lace up for the 13th annual Shamrock Run featuring
- [Peel Soft Serve Wins Innovator Award](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/peel-soft-serve-wins-innovator-award/) - Peel Soft Serve is one of 40 businesses in the U.S. to be honored for their sustainability practices.
- [Burger Beast’s Hamburger House Party is May 2](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/burger-beasts-hamburger-house-party-is-may-2/) - It’s not just another food festival. This is Burger Beast’s lovefest, bringing together standout burger joints. Held at MAD Yard at MAD Arts Dania Beach, Hamburger House Party features unlimited bites, sips and live entertainment. Participants include: • BMC Smash (Fort Lauderdale)• Charm City Burger Company (Deerfield Beach)• Even Keel (Lauderdale by the Sea)• Hate
- [Fresh From Florida: Download your free guide!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/fresh-from-florida/) - For more than 30 years, the “Fresh From Florida” logo has served as the identifier for over 300 Florida-grown and Florida-harvested commodities.
- [That's a Wrap: 2026 Taste of Education](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/thats-a-wrap-2026-taste-of-education/) - Miami-Dade culinary students shine brightly at this annual celebration.
- [Chino Latino Lunar New Year Fiesta Returns to Temple Street Eatery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/chino-latino-lunar-new-year-fiesta-returns-to-temple-street-eatery/) - Celebrate the year of the Fire Horse!
- [What’s on the menu at the Miami Open?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/whats-on-the-menu-at-the-miami-open/) - From refined Japanese dining to Cuban cocktails, Mediterranean flavors, artisanal donuts and award-winning burgers, the Miami Open promises a great experience.
- [A Community Built on Skill, Technique, and Care](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/a-community-built-on-skill-technique-and-care/) - At Florida Education Institute, our Baking & Pastry Arts program is built on strong fundamentals, real-world technique, and a deep respect for craft.
- [People’s Choice BBQ Cookoff in Overtown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/peoples-choice-bbq-cookoff-in-overtown/) - Who will open a BBQ restaurant in the historic former People's Barbecue Building in Overtown?
- [305 Day Celebrations Thur., Mar. 5](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/305-day-celebrations-thur-mar-5/) - Cafecitos and pastelitos! Cocktails and more for this annual celebration of the 305.
- [Truman Waterfront Community Garage Sale March 14](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/truman-waterfront-community-garage-sale-march-14/) - The inaugural Truman Waterfront Community Garage Sale: Junk in the Trunk will take place on Saturday, March 14, from 8am-1pm at Truman Waterfront Park. Created especially for Key West residents, this early-morning market offers an alternative to neighborhood garage sales where locals can sell personal household items directly from their vehicles in a designated space
- [SAVOR SoFLO back at Hollywood Beach April 18-19](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/savor-soflo-back-at-hollywood-beach-april-18-19/) - Get tickets for the sixth SAVOR SoFLO on Hollywood Beach.
- [Nourish and Connect at Community Dinners at Essensia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/nourish-and-connect-at-community-dinners-at-essensia/) - Celebrate National Nutrition Month with two unforgettable Wellness Wednesday Community Dinners at Essensia Restaurant & Bar at The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach. This special evening on Wed., Mar 11 features executive chef Giovanni Pusceddu in collaboration with Swank Specialty Produce and award-winning author and passionate advocate for plant-based living Ellen Kanner. Enjoy
- [How South Florida Fared after Cold Snap – and What You Should Do](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/how-south-florida-fared-after-cold-snap-and-what-you-should-do/) - Cold weather has affected edible crops, fruit trees and landscape plants in Florida
- [Melinda Strauss on Eat Jewish at The Hub](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/melinda-strauss-on-eat-jewish-at-the-hub/) - Celebrate Melinda Strauss' new cookbook, Eat Jewish, at a special evening at The Hub
- [Lunar New Year Celebrations in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/lunar-new-year-celebrations-in-south-florida/) - Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in South Florida
- [Your Valentine’s Day Roundup: Love, Friends, Fancy Dinners](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/your-valentines-day-roundup-love-friends-fancy-dinners/) - These South Florida spots are serving major Valentine’s and Galentine’s vibes.
- [Where to Watch Super Bowl LX 2026](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-to-watch-superbowl-lx-2026/) - South Florida bars and restaurants with special Superbowl LX menus.
- [February at Vizcaya Village: Food, Culture, and Connection](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/february-at-vizcaya-village-food-culture-and-connection/) - Food, wellness, culture, and craft come together at Vizcaya Village.
- [Spices of the Caribbean Webinar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/spices-of-the-caribbean-webinar/) - Dive into vibrant Caribbean flavors and vibes from your couch in this spicy online fiesta!
- [Third Annual Bird Road Culinary Walking Tour with historian Cesar E. Becerra](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/third-annual-bird-road-culinary-walking-tour-with-historian-cesar-e-becerra/) - Taste Westchester and learn all its culinary secrets.
- [Pick, Taste, and Wander: Explore Miami’s Countryside](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/pick-taste-and-wander-explore-miamis-countryside/) - This fall, explore a side of Miami that’s full of open skies, fresh flavors, and heart.
- [District Sounds: Carnival Edition featuring Etienne Charles and Creole Soul](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/district-sounds-carnival-edition-featuring-etienne-charles-and-creole-soul/) - Caribbean cultural celebration brings rhythm, movement, and spectacle to the Miami Design District.
- [In Memoriam: Drigo Richardson, Chef, Artist, Culinary Alchemist](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/in-memoriam-drigo-richardson-chef-artist-culinary-alchemist/) - Roderick Richardson, known to many as Drigo, was remembered by friends and family as a chef, artist and entrepreneur, and a resourceful advocate for local foods.
- [Protect Your Plants: It’s Gonna Get Cold](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/protect-your-plants-its-gonna-get-cold/) - What you need to know about protecting tropical fruit trees and edible garden plants in a cold snap. What you need to know about protecting tropical fruit trees and edible garden plants in a cold snap.
- [South Florida’s 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/south-floridas-2026-james-beard-award-semifinalists/) - The 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist list is out.
- [Find Your Farmers Market and Local Produce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/find-your-farmers-market-and-local-produce/) - Winter crops – tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, greens, eggplants – are starting to appear in the market!
- [Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Tropical Audubon Society](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/holiday-pop-up-shop-at-tropical-audubon-society/) - Shop local for bird-themed gifts and tropical honey at a special pop-up.
- [Where to Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2025](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/archived/where-to-celebrate-christmas-and-new-years-eve-2025/) - Want to party instead of cooking? These restaurants are offering festive celebrations for the holidays.
- [It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/its-girl-scout-cookie-season/) - Girl Scout cookies are on sale for 2026.
- [Soup and Champagne Affair Celebrates Haitian Independence Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/soup-and-champagne-affair-celebrates-haitian-independence-day/) - The annual Soup and Champagne All White Affair, the Caribbean cultural pinnacle of every New Year, returns Thurs., Jan. 1.
- [Knaus Berry Farm Reopens in New Location](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/knaus-berry-farm-reopens-in-new-location/) - New owners, same delicious cinnamon buns and fresh produce.
- [Swank Farms and Slow Food Miami: Hot Pink Tomato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/swank-farms-and-slow-food-miami-hot-pink-tomato/) - Join Slow Food Miami for a culinary journey to Swank Specialty Produce Join Slow Food Miami for a culinary journey to Swank Specialty Produce in Loxahatchee for Hot Pink Tomato: An Italian Feast
- [2024 Holiday Gift Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/2024-holiday-gift-guide/) - Who needs the aggravation of shopping at big-box stores? The best gifts are local! Even better, give your loved ones something home-grown: a festival ticket, something you’ve baked or picked or gathered or planted yourself, or a collection of artisan foods you’ve put together. When you support local businesses – food artisans, family shops, independent retailers,
- [Your Miami Guide to Clink Different: Exploring Bordeaux and German Wine Styles ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/your-miami-guide-to-clink-different-exploring-bordeaux-and-german-wine-styles/) - During the 2025 Clink Different Restaurant Week, top Miami restaurants and wine bars poured standout, food-friendly bottles from Bordeaux and Germany.
- [What’s On the Menu at the MLS Audi Cup Championship?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/whats-on-the-menu-at-the-mls-audi-cup-championship/) - Great food from local chefs is in store at this Saturday's Inter Miami CF playoff match at Chase Stadium
- [Chef’s Table at The Hub: Erin Lichy on She’s a Host ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/chefs-table-at-the-hub-erin-lichy-on-shes-a-host/) - Sign up for a talk, signed cookbook and curated dinner with Erin Lichy, plus a meet-and-greet
- [50+ Places to Go for Thanksgiving 2025](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/50-places-to-go-for-thanksgiving-2025/) - From turkey and all the trimmings to new twists on Thanksgiving dinners, South Florida restaurants have you covered.
- [UbeFest is Back at Smorgasburg Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ubefest-is-back-at-smorgasburg-miami/) - Filipino food, music, art and community – returns to Wynwood Nov. 29-30. Filipino food, music, art and community returns to Wynwood Nov. 29-30.
- [Relief Teams Help Those Affected by Hurricane Melissa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/relief-teams-at-the-ready-as-hurricane-melissa-bears-down-on-jamaica/) - South Florida relief agencies help Jamaica and other Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Melissa.
- [Moving toward a Zero-Waste Future in Miami-Dade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/moving-toward-a-zero-waste-future-in-miami-dade/) - Composting, biochar, an app to educate residents on how to properly get rid of waste are winners of the county’s Public Innovation Challenge. Standing on the Old South Dade landfill site, just south of the existing site, Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine-Cava joined solid waste officials and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) to announce the
- [It's Give Miami Day 2025](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/its-give-miami-day-2025/) - It's the country's largest single-city giving event and your chance to donate to your favorite nonprofits.
- [New on The Underline: Inter Grove Gallery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-on-the-underline-inter-grove-gallery/) - Coconut Grove has a new playground at The Underline.
- [Clink Different Restaurant Week: Discover Wines from Bordeaux and Germany ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/clink-different-restaurant-week-discover-wines-from-bordeaux-and-germany/) - At Clink Different Restaurant Week 2025, lesser-known wines from some of the most famous regions on the planet—Bordeaux and Germany—will take center stage at top restaurants and wine bars in Miami from October 1-31.
- [New Documentary Spotlights Fight for Outdoor Worker Heat Protection](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-documentary-spotlights-fight-for-outdoor-worker-heat-protection/) - If you’ve eaten a vegetable or purchased a house plant in South Florida, you’re connected to the workers in this film.
- [Rum Cake and Caribbean Black Cake Fest Nov. 16](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/rum-cake-and-caribbean-black-cake-fest-nov-16/) - Celebrate South Florida's Caribbean culture at this delicious event.
- [Fruitful Field Fall Harvest and Plant Sale Nov. 22](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fruitful-field-fall-harvest-and-plant-sale-nov-22/) - Family fun, Thanksgiving produce shopping and plant sale in Pompano Beach.
- [Miss Crispy Rice Chef Collab Series Nov. 14-16](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/miss-crispy-rice-chef-collab-series-nov-14-16/) - A stellar lineup of award-winning South Florida chefs will collaborate to celebrate Miss Crispy Rice's first anniversary.
- [Biscayne Bay Brewing Closing Downtown Location](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/biscayne-bay-brewing-closing-downtown-location/) - Biscayne Bay Brewing closing downtown location to move to new place
- [In Memoriam: Rabbi Mitchell “Mitch” Chefitz](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/in-memoriam-rabbi-mitchell-mitch-chefitz/) - The community remembers a rabbi, leader, teacher, author and man of many interests.
- [Mistletoe & Martinis “Steam, Sparkle & Spirits”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/mistletoe-martinis-steam-sparkle-spirits/) - Steampunk returns at the Deering Estate Foundation's annual holiday event.
- [Tropical Fruit Tuesdays: Starting a Fruit Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tropical-fruit-tuesdays-starting-a-fruit-grove/) - Learn how to create your own fruit grove.
- [Miami Rum Renaissance Festival returns to Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/miami-rum-renaissance-festival-returns-to-coral-gables/) - Discover a bounty of rums new and old in Coral Gables.
- [No Reservations at Smorgasburg Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/no-reservations-at-smorgasburg-miami/) - Miami's largest open-air food market is launching No Reservations, a first-of-its-kind program showcasing the next generation of local culinary talent in a dedicated pop-up space.
- [New in Little Haiti: Lakou](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-in-little-haiti-lakou/) - Lakou, featuring Haitian-inspired food, drink and art, is now open in the heart of Little Haiti.
- [Advertise with Us](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/advertise-with-us/) - Nearly 15 Years Celebrating Local Food, Drink, Community
- [Paya x Wok Star Supper Club Oct. 26](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/paya-x-wok-star-supper-club-oct-26/) - Enjoy a one-night-only Caribbean-Southeast Asian feast with Eleanor Hoh and chef Niven Patel
- [James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Comes to Miami Oct. 29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/james-beard-foundations-taste-america-comes-to-miami-oct-29/) - The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® brings together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country in a one-night-only event in Miami.
- [Dough! Odes for Bread at Zak the Baker](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/dough-odes-for-bread-at-zak-the-baker/) - Write a poem, earn your daily bread at Zak the Baker all October.
- [Chef’s Table at The Hub: Lidia Bastianich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/chefs-table-at-the-hub-lidia-bastianich/) - No one knows pasta like Lidia Bastianich. See her at The Hub at Temple Beth Am.
- [Brunch with Purpose: The Sow Project at Vizcaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/brunch-with-purpose-the-sow-project-at-vizcaya/) - Enjoy brunch at Vizcaya and help build career pathways and stronger communities through food through The Sow Project.
- [Longtime Farmstand Knaus Berry Farm Gets New Owners, Location](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/longtime-farmstand-knaus-berry-farm-gets-new-owners-location/) - Known for its cinnamon buns and strawberries, Knaus Berry Farm moves to a new South Florida location under new owners
- [Cooking Class: A Celebration of Latin Flavor and Culture](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/cooking-class-a-celebration-of-latin-flavor-and-culture/) - Learn to cook Latin flavors with some help from FEI instructors!
- [Coconut Grove Launches The Grove Brunch Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/coconut-grove-launches-the-grove-brunch-club/) - Celebrate National Brunch Day Sept. 21 at top Grove restaurants.
- [Burger Beast Turns 17 Burger Pop-up Party](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/burger-beast-turns-17-burger-pop-up-party/) - Don't miss the Burger Beast's pop-up party at the new Pinecrest Bakery in Westchester.
- [Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Park in Doral](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hispanic-heritage-celebration-at-the-park-in-doral/) - Music, dance and fun is on the agenda at this Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- [Smorgasburg Miami Reopens Oct 4-5](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/smorgasburg-miami-reopens-oct-4-5/) - Wynwood’s open-air food market brings together 40+ vendors.
- [Latin Fiesta Cooking Workshop with Florida Education Institute](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/latin-fiesta-cooking-workshop-with-florida-education-institute/) - Hands-on cooking and fun with FEI in Doral!
- [Where to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-to-celebrate-labor-day-weekend/) - Best bets for the traditional last weekend of summer in South Florida.
- [Discover Coconut Grove: The Best Place for Brunch ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/discover-coconut-grove-the-best-place-for-brunch/) - Family- and pet-friendly Coconut Grove is the place for brunch!
- [Key West Brewfest Aug. 28-Sept. 1](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/key-west-brewfest-aug-28-sept-1/) - Labor Day weekend is the time for this annual celebration of beer and local flavors: tastings, events and live entertainment in Key West.
- [Chef’s Table: Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/chefs-table-ben-and-zikki-siman-tov/) - Kick off The Hub’s fall Chef’s Table series with Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov
- [South Florida Cake Swap at Vizcaya Village Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-cake-swap-at-vizcaya-village-farmers-market/) - Join Read It & Eat It’s South Florida Cake Swap at Vizcaya Village – bake, share and celebrate community!
- [Visited Your Library Lately?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/visited-your-library-lately/) - Check out the many services offered at the Miami-Dade Public Library System.
- [North Beach Compost Hub August Workshop & Giveaway](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/north-beach-compost-hub-august-workshop-giveaway/) - Time for hands-on composting and garden work.
- [Brews & Qs Trivia Night with Miami Waterkeeper](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/brews-qs-trivia-night-with-miami-waterkeeper/) - Test your environmental knowledge at Vizcaya's pub-style trivia night.
- [Vizcaya's Urban Farm: A Behind the Scenes Guided Tour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/vizcayas-urban-farm-a-behind-the-scenes-guided-tour/) - Go behind the scenes at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens' urban farm.
- [Slow Food Miami Annual Meeting Aug. 26](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/slow-food-miami-annual-meeting-sept-26/) - Celebrate local food, community and connection.
- [Take Part in the Pollinator Census Aug. 22-23](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/take-part-in-the-pollinator-census-aug-22-23/) - Everyone can take part in this citizen science project!
- [It’s a Summer of Dining Deals](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/its-a-summer-of-dining-deals/) - From July through September, you’ll find prix-fixe menus, special promotions, even parking deals throughout South Florida.
- [Celebrating Local Farmers at Vizcaya Village](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/celebrating-local-farmers-at-vizcaya-village/) - South Florida farmers were honored at a true farm-to-table event: the annual Dinner for Farmers. Vizcaya Village Dinner honors farmers at farm-to-table dinner
- [Budget Cuts Hurt Food Banks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/budget-cuts-hurt-food-banks/) - Food banks are struggling because of loss of grant funding and budgets.
- [Waves of History](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/waves-of-history/) - Celebrate 80 years of the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.
- [Lobster Season Launches with Key West Artisan Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/lobster-season-launches-with-key-west-artisan-market/) - Shop at the special Lobster Best Edition on Sun., Aug. 10 in Key West.
- [Sprout School: Learn to Grow Broccoli + Radish at Home](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sprout-school-learn-to-grow-broccoli-radish-at-home/) - Learn to grow broccoli and radishes at this free workshop at Vizcaya Village.
- [Last Day for Itamae AO is Aug. 2](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/last-day-for-itamae-ao-is-aug-2/) - Award-winning chef Nando Chang will close Itamae AO and host out-of-town pop-ups this summer.
- [Find a Free Copy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/find-a-free-copy/) - Pick up your free copy of edible South Florida! Milam's Markets
- [Indulge in True Southern Flavors: Tanglewood – A Southern Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-indulge-true-southern-flavors-tanglewood-southern-kitchen/) - Step into Tanglewood – A Southern Kitchen. The restaurant has shed its former identity to embrace a bright and modern ambiance, perfectly complementing the tropical paradise of Southwest Florida. Under the stewardship of General Manager Brian Kramer, the restaurant has undergone a complete renovation, infusing a rustic contemporary charm with sophisticated beachside inspiration.
- [Rum Fest Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/rum-fest-key-west/) - It's all about rum at this second annual celebration in Key West.
- [Just a Few Friends: Key West Festival ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/just-a-few-friends-key-west-festival/) - Honoring Jimmy Buffett with a parade, culinary and cocktail events and other fun in Key West.
- [In Memoriam: Jerry Kugel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/in-memoriam-jerry-kugel/) - The farmers market community mourns a beloved vendor and market co-founder.
- [Collaborating for a Resilient Local Food Future](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/collaborating-for-a-resilient-local-food-future/) - The Florida Local Food Project is in town for a day of learning, networking and more.
- [Ventanitas: The Burger Beast's Guide to Cuban Coffee Culture](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ventanitas-burger-beasts-guide-cuban-coffee-culture/) - No matter what part of Miami you visit, there’s one thing you can’t escape, and that’s Cuban coffee. If you’re not ending your meal with it at a restaurant, then you’re probably sipping some at one of the hundreds of ventanitas throughout the city that serve the liquid gold. It’s a way of life down here and if you grew up in the 305, then you were more than likely indoctrinated into it from a young age.
- [Mangos, Lychees and Tropical Fruit Celebrations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/mangos-lychees-and-tropical-fruit-celebrations/) - Tropical fruit season is our favorite time of the year in South Florida!
- [Bar Bucce to Host Nina Compton June 19](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/bar-bucce-to-host-nina-compton-june-19/) - New Orleans chef Nina Compton celebrates her new book at Bar Bucce.
- [What to Do with Great Mangos? Throw a Party!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/what-to-do-with-great-mangos-throw-a-party/) - Wine tastings are so ho-hum. To entertain your friends, it's time for a mango tasting.
- [Nando Chang of Itamae AO Wins James Beard Award](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/nando-chang-of-itamae-ao-wins-james-beard-award/) - Nando Chang does Miami proud by winning the 2025 Best Chef: South James Beard Award.
- [Grow a Squash Now. Win a Prize in the Fall.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/grow-a-squash-now-win-a-prize-in-the-fall/) - First-time grower or a seasoned green thumb? Get growing!
- [Plate with Plants! Plant-Based Charcuterie Boards with Ellen Kanner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/plate-with-plants-plant-based-charcuterie-boards-with-ellen-kanner/) - Go beyond hummus and guac with this class from South Florida's fave vegan author.
- [BOURBON, BURGER AND BEAST Dinner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/bourbon-burger-and-beast-dinner/) - Burger, cocktails and fun are on tap in the unforgettable MAI-KAI.
- [Contact Us](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/contact-us/) - Get in touch with Edible South Florida Email Us gretchen@ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com Call Us 305-389-1644 Our Mailing Address Edible South Florida 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd. #374 Coral Gables, FL 33134
- [Bird Road Forever](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-bird-road-forever/) - Sure, I’m a Westchestrian, but anyone who appreciates longtime neighborhood businesses has to give credit to Westchester’s Bird Road (SW 40th Street), between the Palmetto Expressway and the Turnpike. While most of South Florida tears down its history, this four-mile stretch has endured and evolved without sacrificing landmarks that have created memories for many generations.
- [Slow Food Miami: Snail of Approval Tasting Party 2025](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/slow-food-miami-snail-of-approval-tasting-party-2025/) - Join Slow Food Miami at the highly anticipated Snail of Approval Tasting Party on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Regarded as Miami’s Freshest Night Out, the annual celebration will be held from 7:00 PM at the iconic Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. The event proceeds will benefit Slow Food Miami’s Edible School Garden Program. The Tasting
- [Tales of George Merrick](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tales-of-george-merrick/) - Discover more about the beginnings of Coral Gables as the city celebrates 100 years.
- [Where to Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/where-to-celebrate-fourth-of-july-weekend/) - Fireworks! Picnics! Music! Parades! From family-friendly event to rooftop bar scenes, South Florida is celebrating Independence Day weekend in a big way from Broward to the Keys. Fireworks BROWARD Pompano Beach WHAT: Annual fireworks extravaganza includes live music from 5:50-9pmWHEN: Fri., July 4WHERE: Pompano Beach Pier FLORIDA KEYS Big Pine Key WHAT: Family-friendly fun, food
- [Juneteenth Celebrations in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/juneteenth-celebrations-in-south-florida/) - Celebrate Juneteenth, our rich cultural heritage and the resilience of the African-American community. Juneteenth at Miami Children’s Museum WHEN: Thurs., June 19, all dayWHERE: 980 MacArthur Causeway Juneteenth Family Day, Miramar WHEN: Thurs., June 19, 11am-3pmWHERE: Miramar City Hall Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place NMB Juneteenth Experience WHEN: Thur., June 19, 5-9pmWHERE: Julius Littman Performing
- [Get Those Lionfish!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/get-those-lionfish/) - UPDATED BELOW: Lionfish Derby Results
- [Bachour's Breathtaking Desserts In Cookbook](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/bachours-breathtaking-desserts-cookbook/) - UPDATED: If you follow St. Regis Bal Harbour pastry chef Antonio Bachour on Facebook, you’ll be treated to a steady stream of stunning sweets: intricate bonbons, ornate petit fours, composed plates of sorbet, cake and pastries as colorful as a summer bouquet. Soon many of these creations will live in print, along with their recipes, in Bachour, Recipes for the Professional Chef.
- [The State of South Florida's Farmers Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/state-south-floridas-farmers-markets/) - National Farmers Markets Week is August 4-10. Have you visited a farmers market lately?
- [Mango Apocalypse 2013: What the Heck is Happening?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/mango-apocalypse-2013-what-heck-happening/) - South Florida’s mango season is off to a weird start this year, to say the least: Blooms appeared on trees very early. This led to an unseasonably early harvest. And there may be another one … maybe? The phenomenon is fully explainable, but deeply depressing, says mango expert Dr. Richard Campbell, director of horticulture, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and columnist for edible South Florida.
- [Malanga!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/malanga/) - Last week I harvested Malanga. In the past I’ve eaten it only a few times, but have always found it very tasty and easy to cook. Considering potatoes are hard to grow in South Florida because of weather, pest and disease issues, I’ve been wondering if it makes sense to substitute them with malanga; should I plant a significant amount for next season? My experience growing it this past year has been that the malanga plant is very resistant to both heavy rain and drought as well as most bugs and diseases including parasitic nematodes.
- [Varieties in Winter Veggies: Eggplants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/varieties-winter-veggies-eggplants/) - White eggplant? You’ll find all kinds of colors and shapes of these South Florida favorites at farmers markets, in CSA boxes and backyard gardens this season.
- [Dark Secrets: Dark Chocolate Desserts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/dark-chocolate-desserts/) - It's a bittersweet story – a love affair of the deepest, darkest kind. Should you make these for your Valentine – or surprise a mysterious stranger? Or keep them for yourself? For the best earthy, intense chocolate flavor, look for bars with a high cacao content, 70 percent or higher, and premium cocoa. Honeybee Brownies
- [A Moveable Garden: It’s in the Bag](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/moveable-garden-it-s-bag/) - Do you have limited areas of sunlight in your backyard? Or are you a condo dweller with a sunny terrace? Maybe the solution for your edible garden is using grow bags. You may have seen landscape trees and palms grown in sacks rather than rigid containers. They're also handy for backyard gardeners, especially if you need to move plants around to get maximum sunshine.
- [Art Fare](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/art-fare/) - Just in time for Art Basel: the breathtaking creations of St. Regis Bal Harbour executive pastry chef Antonio Bachour, captured in print. Sixty dishes are showcased in the new Bachour, Recipes for the Professional Chef, a cookbook or a lavish art book, depending on your perspective. Re-create (or just admire) intricate bonbons, ornate petit fours and plates of sorbet, cake, macarons and pastries as colorful as a Willem de Kooning abstraction – Basil Mango Vacherin/Lemon Cremeux with Pistachio Sponge Cake, or Greek Yogurt Sorbet/Poached Pear with Honey Cream, Ginger Streusel and Pear Sorbet/Passion Fruit Macaron/Key Lime Tart.
- [Cook Like a Local in Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/cook-local-florida/) - Wondering what to do with black sapote in your CSA? Get a copy of Local Flavor: Recipes Raised in the Florida Redland, a spiral-bound cookbook published by Miami-Dade County to promote Redland Raised produce, carried by more than 1,000 supermarkets. The Redland Raised label "lets consumers know they're buying local – that it's straight from the field, it's fresh and it's wholesome," says Miami-Dade agricultural manager Charles LaPradd.
- [Fall Means Time to Dig in and Start Your Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fall-means-time-dig-and-start-your-garden/) - Fall is planting season here, and the best sources for hardy vegetable seedlings and savvy planting advice are likely to be--you guessed it--your local farmers.
- [Don Lindsay, Beer Sommelier Vizeweltmeister 2013](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/don-lindsay-beer-sommelier-vizeweltmeister-2013/) - Before he went to work as a navigation officer on an American flag merchant ship, Don Lindsay was the brew guru at the Coral Gables Whole Foods Market, leading Beer Appreciation classes and craft beer demos, and beer columnist for edible South Florida. Now he has an impressive new title: Beer Sommelier Vizeweltmeister 2013, or runner-up to the world champion of sommeliers of beer in an international competition held in September in Germany. Here is his account of the event. Congratulations, Don, for doing us all proud! Update: Here is Don’s website.
- [Varieties in Winter Veggies: Radishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/varieties-winter-veggies-radishes/) - Black radishes? You’ll find all kinds of colors and shapes of these South Florida favorites at farmers markets, in CSA boxes and backyard gardens this season.
- [Joy of Jackfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/joy-jackfruit/) - Only a few years ago, this massive fruit with its powerful fruity aroma seemed to be a novelty in South Florida, little known except to tropical fruit aficionados and members of the Asian community. Today, you can find fresh jackfruit at farmers markets, on restaurant menus and in backyards with increasing frequency.
- [A New Kitchen for Jeffrey Brana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-kitchen-jeffrey-brana/) - Few South Florida chefs command more respect and outright foodie love than Jeffrey Brana. His credentials include working with Norman Van Aken in various capacities, including chef de cuisine, at the award-winning Norman’s; opening Restaurant Brana in Coral Gables with his wife, Anna; operating the Brana Food Group, a series of underground pop-up dinners; and reuniting with Van Aken at Tuyo at the Miami Culinary Institute. Most recently, Brana opened a restaurant for a group outside of Florida.
- [Fill ‘er Up! Growlers + Gas at Modern C-store](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/fill-er-growlers-gas-modern-c-store/) - At the Mobil gas station on the busy corner of Coral Way and SW 32 Ave., you can’t miss the car wash painted in tropical brights by artist Alexander Mijares. Drive in for a fill-up, but please don’t pay at the pump – go inside. Amid the typical fare of rows of gum, pickled sausages and Colt 45, you’ll find vegan health bars, Panther Coffee cold brew and lunch sandwiches, like a Reuben and a “Good Morning Vietnam.” The taps on the wall include Wynwood Brewery’s La Rubia. Oh, and there are growlers.
- [My Favorite Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/my-favorite-greens/) - Ruffly green kale leaves, purple hon tsai tais Mustards that bring stinging tears to your eyes Bok choy and tat soi from Asian cuisines... These are a few of My Favorite Greens Swiss chard and parmesan baked au gratin Dandelion swiftly sautéed in a pan Bitter mizuna stirred into white beans These are a few of my favorite greens
- [Save Those Seeds](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/save-those-seeds/) - Plan for growing success – just save your seeds to plant in the fall. Think of it as backing up your garden for next year. You’ll save money and continue the heirloom tradition. To save your seeds, you’ll need the following:
- [Raising Dough for Zak the Baker](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/raising-dough-zak-baker/) - It’s another balmy Sunday morning at the farmers market at Pinecrest Gardens. Farmer Margie Pikarsky’s Bee Heaven Farm staff is stacking clusters of freshly harvested radishes. Arepas are sizzling on the grill. A long line has formed in front of a table with a sign that says: Zak the Baker will be here at 10:00 ish!
- [Rooting for Turmeric and Ginger](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/rooting-turmeric-and-ginger/) - Pungent and peppery, these aromatic members of the Zingiberaceae family are widely used in Asian cooking. As a dried spice, bright yellow turmeric adds color to Indian dishes, while powdered ginger packs a punch in spice cookies and gingerbread. Used fresh – grated, finely diced, juiced – these rhizomes bring a distinctive burst of fragrant flavor to multiple dishes. Rich in manganese and iron, they are used in folk medicine to settle the stomach and treat inflammation. With patience, you can grow them easily in South Florida.
- [Strange Vegetables: Kohlrabi, Fennel and Pattypan Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/strange-vegetables-kohlrabi-fennel-and-pattypan-squash/) - Look for these oddball characters in our farmers markets this winter. They may look weird, but they’re also weirdly delicious.
- [Edible Guide to Homestead & the Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/edible-guide-homestead-redland/) - Winter is the ideal season to visit the agricultural district in South Miami-Dade. The temperatures are delightful, the neat rows of crops and palm trees provide a welcome change of scenery and there’s a long list of food and farms to visit — some old standbys, other new discoveries — worthy of a day trip or a weekend getaway.
- [Deconstructing the Medianoche](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/deconstructing-medianoche/) - We sat down with Sef and Cari at Little Havana’s El Exquisito restaurant to talk about the medianoche, so named because people eat it as a midnight snack. What makes the classic medianoche?
- [Join the (Dinner) Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/join-dinner-club/) - #trendalert South Florida supper clubs – hush-hush or cheerfully aboveground – bring together like-minded folks for food and drink, and give chefs and restaurants and opportunity to show off their stuff. Some tout major gastronomy, while others are first and foremost social gatherings. Prices range from $40 to upwards of $150 per person, depending on food and drink. Here are some of the most enduring models in town:
- [Don't Hate Us Because We're Different](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/dont-hate-us-because-were-different/) - Jordan Figueiredo, who calls himself a food waste geek, tweets images of gnarly roots and voluptuous peppers with humorous hashtags and saucy puns on @UglyFruitAndVeg and, in return, gets pix of provocative produce. Almost as cute as kittens, his international social media campaign raises awareness and action about how much produce goes to waste in the U.S. because ... well, it looks different and doesn’t meet the cosmetic standards of major grocery stores. His efforts have garnered online support from the likes of Jamie Oliver, Michael Pollan and Alice Waters.
- [Sabor of Puerto Rico at La Cocina Puertorriqueña](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/sabor-puerto-rico-la-cocina-puertorrique/) - Tony Sanchez, chef/owner of La Cocina Puertorriqueña in Pembroke Pines, is from the Dominican Republic, not Puerto Rico. But his wife is. And she has taught him to make dishes beloved by the neighboring Puerto Rican community, like mofongo, alcapurrias and tembleque. He has learned to make these traditional dishes with lots of love, respect … and flavor: “A los Puertorriqueños hay que darle mucho sabor. Si no le das mucho sabor, no lo aceptan.” “You have to give Puerto Ricans a lot of flavor. If you don’t give it a lot of flavor, they won’t accept it.”
- [Knock, Knock! It’s Your Produce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/local-produce-your-door/) - 50 YEARS AGO, PEOPLE LEFT A NOTE FOR THE MILKMAN TO DELIVER DAIRY PRODUCTS. TODAY, YOU CAN GO ONLINE OR USE AN APP TO ORDER FROM LOCAL FARMS.
- [Bringing Fun Back to Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/bringing-fun-back-coconut-grove/) - Coconut Grove’s genuine artsy charm – its bayside location, lush foliage and eclectic architecture – somehow manages to keep shining through, despite the best efforts of developers to strip this historic village of its character. Homegrown restaurateurs of note Michael Schwartz and Giorgio Rapicavoli and coffee roasters Panther Coffee have staked out space.
- [Wynwood Gets a Greenmarket](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/wynwood-gets-greenmarket/) - The very best markets both reflect the character of the community around them and serve its residents, too – which makes the debut of the Wynwood Green & Art Market at the Bakehouse Art Complex such a natural fit. Beginning Sun., Mar. 1, the historic Art Deco bakery art center will host a regular farmers market on the site.
- [Meet Your Fishermen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/meet-your-fishermen/) - Wayne and Ben Disdier, father and son, are third- and fourth-generation fishermen in Key West. They’re now bringing their haul of spiny lobster and stone crabs for Dock to Dish, the community-supported seafood market that launched this past weekend (Read the full story in our winter issue). At the event, they were joined by other Keys fishermen who will work with Dock to Dish, providing fresh seafood to consumers in Key West and soon to restaurants in the Keys.
- [Fun with Fermentation](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/fun-fermentation/) - Crazy about kimchi? Sweet on sourdough? Mad about miso? South Florida's fermenting community is bubbling up with enthusiasm about wild micro-organisms. Fermentation combines science, history, art, even philosophy. Science defines the processes of transforming food by bacteria, yeasts and other microorganisms. Historically, people have turned to fermentation as a way of preserving foods and, of course, making them delicious. Art comes into play with creativity and experimentation such a vital part of making any fermented products, from a home cook’s backyard kraut to a vineyard’s finest wine.
- [The Game Changers: Making a Difference](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/game-changers-making-difference/) - These South Floridians don’t just talk about healthy eating. They inspire others by teaching, demonstrating and spreading the gospel of the benefits of fresh, healthy foods. THE PRACTICAL TEACHER: AMBER ANTONELLI, THE NAKED BITE thenakedbite.com
- [Fruits of Eden: How Plant Explorers Transformed What We Eat](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/fruits-eden-how-plant-explorers-transformed-what-we-eat/) - If you were sitting down to dinner at the end of the 19th century, your meal was likely bland and brown. “Most Americans didn’t know what a fresh orange looked like, or how to peel a banana,” writes Amanda Harris in her new book, Fruits of Eden: David Fairchild and America’s Plant Hunters. 
- [Verde Community Farm and Market: Back in Action](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/verde-community-farm-and-market-back-action/) - It’s taken a while, but the shiny revamped kitchen and cafe at Verde Community Farm and Market in Homestead is now open for business – that is, many businesses. They’re a cafe and juice bar serving dishes made from organically grown produce from their farm, a year-round market selling produce, a nursery selling plants, a commercial kitchen, even a cut-flower market.
- [New from Lan: Burrito San downtown Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-lan-burrito-san-downtown-miami/) - Johnson Teh and Kazu Abe’s fast-casual Lan Pan Asian at Dadeland Station and Yuga in Coral Gables have a dedicated following for their fresh, consistently tasty dishes that truly span different Asian cuisines, from sushi to noodles and Vietnamese wraps to Filipino food, Korean and inventive mash-ups like battered and fried tuna sandwiches, made of grilled tuna with rice and seaweed and yellow curry vermicelli, dotted with Chinese sausage, shrimp and peppers.
- [Getting Fresh with Small Farms in South Dade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/getting-fresh-small-farms-south-dade/) - Innovative programs, like local farm incubators to help grow small family farms in South Miami-Dade, are important to Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava. “South Dade is already doing many things right, like crop diversity, smaller family farms and many tree crops that are not seasonal and are often less resource intensive.” And, she says, there’s more work to be done. “We’re looking to do things differently in Miami-Dade. We’ve been working to provide greater opportunities for small farms to innovate.
- [Farm-to-Table Takes Wings: Local Produce at MIA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/farm-table-takes-wings-local-produce-mia/) - Airport food at Miami International Airport is not only getting healthier – it’s also, increasingly, locally sourced. Icebox Cafe, long a Miami Beach favorite at Sunset Harbour, is now using local greens and vegetables for salads at its MIA restaurant, which opened in 2010. They’ve also just opened the Mediterranean Kitchen inside the new North Terminal Marketplace. There’s also an Icebox Cafe at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). 
- [Is Your Seafood Sustainable?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/your-seafood-sustainable/) - That fish sandwich you’re eating: which waters did it come from? How was it caught? Was it farmed, or wild caught? Is it an overfished species?
- [Oktoberfest, South Florida Style](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/oktoberfest-south-florida-style/) - Every September and October, South Florida cultural groups host their own versions of Munich’s popular folk festival of beer, sausages and Bavarian music and dance. Taste authentic wursts, sauerkraut, wienerschnitzel and beers and watch traditional folk dances by children and adults. Even though these events attract thousands of merrymakers, they haven’t lost their homespun charm for young and old. No matter where your family is from originally, everyone knows how to toast and the Chicken Dance. Ein prosit!
- [Tastes Like Summer: Fresh Takes on Warm-Weather Classics](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-summer-fresh-takes-warm-weather-classics/) - This season try these fresh new takes on warm-weather classics. Corn on the cob Nothing beats fresh sweet corn boiled briefly, then brushed with butter. But there are plenty of other ways to savor this summertime favorite. Japanese Street Corn – crispy corn, chili lime mayo and bonito flakes – is on the new summer menu at Sushi Maki’s restaurants in South Miami, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Miami International Airport, Brickell and Kendall. 
- [Oh, Okra!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/oh-okra/) - Love it or hate it? It’s time to embrace this southern staple, with its beautiful hibiscus–like flowers, growing all summer long in South Florida.
- [Fresh Allspice Berries Add Kick](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/fresh-allspice-berries-add-kick/) - While its ground form may recall warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, allspice (Pimenta dioica) berries, used fresh, add an intriguing spice with an ever-so-gently hint of heat. Typically, the berries are picked when green, dried and used in many cuisines, including Caribbean jerk, pickling seasonings, sausages, Mexican moles and Palestinian dishes. Fresh leaves are often used like bay leaves. But what about the purple berries that ripen in August and September in South Florida?
- [Roast Your Olives! and Other Holiday Entertaining Tips](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/roast-your-olives-and-other-holiday-entertaining-tips/) - Maybe you’re new to entertaining. Perhaps you’ve been invited to lots of holiday parties. What should you serve or bring? We talked with Joey Wells, specialty coordinator, Whole Foods Market, Florida region, who’s passionate about fine foods and all things cheese: We’re throwing a party on a budget. What should we look for?
- [Show Us Your Cookies (& Cakes & Pies...)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/show-us-your-cookies-cakes-pies/) - Do you make the best brownies, the greatest gingerbread, the flakiest rugelach? We want to see them on Instagram! Join Edible South Florida (@EdibleSoFla), Instagram queen of comfort food Cari Garcia (@FatgirlHedonist) and guava bakers/vintage cookbook fans Samantha Narvaez and Jorge Zaldivar (@PastelGuayaba) as we post our holiday baking photos of cookies, candies, cakes, pies, pastries and other festive desserts of the season. Follow us on Instagram and hashtag #EdibleSoFlaHolidayBake through the end of the year to see what we’re baking.
- [Robert is Here for Another Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/robert-here-another-season/) - Under the Robert Is Here roof, outlined against the fast-fading pink-and-blue fall sunset, the only fruits in sight are a pile of green and orange papayas. It’s a few days until the iconic Homestead fruit stand is opening, and Robert Moehling and his family and staff are unloading boxes, coordinating deliveries, sprucing up and getting ready for another season.
- [What Kind of Burger Lover Are You? Take This Revealing Test](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/what-kind-burger-lover-are-you-take-revealing-test/) - * WHERE TO INDULGE YOUR BURGER CRAVINGS * Updated for 2016-2017 Burgerliscious Nov. 3, Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables burgerliscious.com More than 20 Coral Gables restaurants show their stuff in an evening of sliders, beer and fun. Ticket sales benefit the Coral Gables Community Foundation. SEED Food and Wine Plant-Based Burger Battle Nov. 3, Eden
- [Robert is Here, And Everywhere](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/robert-here-and-everywhere/) - Robert Is Here RobertIsHere.com SW 344 St. and 192 Ave., Homestead
- [Markets: More Than Meets the Eye](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/markets-more-meets-eye/) - Being a vendor at a farmers market must be an easy gig – working a few hours on a Saturday morning at a park, chatting with friendly people, petting their dogs. “Customers say, ‘You sit here and sell produce – how hard can it be?’” says Carl Templer, manager of Urban Oasis Project at Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park. “It’s really hard work.” “It’s not an easy business. You’ve gotta get up early on weekends. Nobody sits,” says Gary Kareff, one of the co-managers of the Community Farmers Markets of South Florida. Then, there’s the weather. “Mother Nature’s gonna do what she wants,” Templer says.
- [Vizcaya Dinner for Farmers Recognizes South Florida Farmers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/vizcaya-dinner-recognizes-south-florida-farmers/) - In a growing season marked by record rainfall and crippling storms and the Oriental fruit fly quarantine, South Florida farmers took an evening off to be recognized for their hard work at the inaugural Dinner for Farmers Jan. 26, sponsored by Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Edible South Florida. They were invited to an al fresco dinner at Vizcaya Village, enjoying local produce and drinks prepared by some of Miami's best chefs and mixologists. Seven community farmers were honored for their efforts.
- [Our Supporters](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/our-supporters/) - These fine folks make it possible for us to bring edible South Florida to you. Show them your support, too! American Harvest Organic Spiritamericanharvestspirit.com The Betsybetsyhotel.com Bonterra Organic Vineyardsbonterra.com Burger Beast burgerbeast.com
- [Community Gardens in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/community-gardens-in-south-florida/) - View Community Gardens in a larger map
- [Holiday Desserts + Bubbly](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/holiday-desserts-bubbly/) - From Our Advertiser: The Best Holiday Desserts to Serve with Cava For Nochebuena, Christmas Eve, Hanukkah or just a festive dinner, it’s that time of year where tables full of desserts tempt you at every party. When you decide to indulge, why not enhance the experience with some perfectly chilled Cava? Segura Viudas Cava actually brings out the flavors in many of your favorite seasonal desserts. Whether you’re planning a holiday meal or just attending, make sure you leave room for dessert … with a side of Cava, of course.
- [Art Basel Tidbits: Guide to Our Favorite Low-Key Eats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/art-basel-tidbits-guide-our-favorite-low-key-eats/) - Art Basel: A whirlwind of art and artists. Intolerable traffic*. Fabulous parties. Sold-out restaurants. Whimsical pop-ups. No parking. Depending on your perspective, it’s the most wonderful – or most aggravating – time of year.
- [Your Local Gift Guide + #smallbizsat](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/your-local-gift-guide-smallbizsat/) - We like shopping for the holidays just fine. What we don’t like are long lines, big-box hype of products that no one really needs (or wants) and the whole anxiety-inducing marketing blitz of the season. So we’ve come up with holiday gift ideas for any budget. Sources include advertisers and non-advertisers. What’s in common: These are all thoughtful ways to support local businesses in South Florida, and delight your gift recipients, and bring some of the joy back to giving. Food...
- [Practice Good Growing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/practice-good-growing/) - UF/IFAS Extension Find out about pests, diseases or problems, become a Master Gardener and more through the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. Their website is packed with practical information on agriculture, the environment, lawn and garden care and sustainable living. The Extension also offers classes and workshops throughout the year through its county offices.
- [Going for the Slow Jam](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/going-slow-jam/) - Many artisans who sell their wares at farmers markets are hobbyists or passionate amateurs – not seasoned pros who’ve toiled for decades in restaurant kitchens. 
- [Ginning Up Cocktail Romance](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/ginning-cocktail-romance/) - How to convey love, adventure, travel, romance in a cocktail? Roses, exotic spices, unexpected ingredients like fennel and charming stemmed glassware were some of the props used to woo the judges of the recent Martin Miller's Gin Bartender Competition at Beaker & Gray in Wynwood. Bartenders were asked to create an original cocktail using Martin Miller's gin, either a fresh twist on an old classic or a new idea.
- [Black Sapote: The Chocolate Pudding Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/black-sapote-chocolate-pudding-fruit/) - One of South Florida's more intriguing tropical fruits, the black sapote (Diospyros digyna) – also known as the chocolate pudding fruit, chocolate persimmon or sapote negro – is creamy and sweet when ripe, truly resembling dark chocolate custard. Despite its common name, the black sapote is not related to other sapotes like mamey. Instead, it belongs to the persimmon family, Ebenaceae. You can spot the round, tomato-sized shiny green fruits in farmers markets during the winter, but it's not until they're wrinkled, soft and oozing black juice that they're ready to eat.
- [Agricultural Tours, Open House This Weekend](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/agricultural-tours-open-house-weekend/) - Ag/Farm Bus Tour The 53rd annual Ag/Farm tour, leaves from the Miami-Dade County Extension Office (18710 SW 288 St., Homestead) Fri., Feb. 19. Visitors check in at 8am for the bus tour, stop for a luncheon honoring local agricultural pioneers, then return for more stops. The tour returns to the Extension office at 3:30pm. Price is $55. To reserve, contact Lize or Patty at 305-248-3311. 
- [Miami International Boat Show: New Venue, New Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-international-boat-show-new-venue-new-food/) - One of South Florida's classic winter festivals, the Miami International Boat Show, held primarily at the Miami Beach Convention Center, is the place where you can see everything from cute kayaks to sleek fishing boats. Lots of marine eye candy, but little in the way of tasty food. Now sporting a stylish new venue – the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key – the show has raised the stakes, featuring 11 restaurants and bars spread across the venue. Under Jim Pastor, executive chef of The Rusty Pelican, the food and beverage experiences include:
- [Look What's Cooking at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/look-whats-cooking-coconut-grove-arts-festival/) - One of South Florida's premier winter events, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival – Feb. 13-15 – is celebrating the culinary arts in a big way, and one that reflects the village's rapidly growing dining scene. "In our own neighborhood, you see new restaurants popping up what seems like every month," says Matt Fillioe, director of operations.
- [Dining in Davie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/dining-davie/) - Fast-food joints and the popular diner Flashback Diner line Downtown Davie’s Western-themed main street, Davie Road. Restaurants and markets are located in strip malls and shopping centers, which means little outdoor ambience, but great parking.
- [Delicious O, Miami Poetry Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/delicious-o-miami-poetry-festival/) - Look! A poem! And another one! Our favorite cultural event, the O, Miami Poetry Festival, is underway all April. Here are some culinary highlights: AJIACO Named for a Colombian and Cuban soup of vegetables, roots and meats, this zine of food poetry is presented as a series of loose-bound recipe cards, containing poems and an original recipe created by local designer Amanda Finuccio. The zine will be sold for $1 out of Zine Machines – two sticker vending machines specially repurposed by Books Are Nice. 
- [Artisans of South Florida: What are they up to now?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/artisans-south-florida-what-are-they-now/) - Over the past six years, weíve written about bakers, butchers, brewers and everyone in between. While "artisan" is a buzzword that has certainly lost its meaning for many (maybe it was the McDonald's Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich that did it), it's still an apt description for those individuals who use traditional methods and high-quality ingredients to make food, drink and related products. What these artisans share is a passionate pursuit of their craft.
- [Liberty City's Cerasee Farm Gets Attention](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/liberty-citys-cerasee-farm-gets-attention/) - Liberty City’s Cerasee Farm, an Urban GreenWorks project, is in the news. Here, formerly incarcerated women tend the garden on three formerly deserted lots, gaining skills and training (and fresh produce). Producers from ABC’s daytime food talk show The Chew showed up recently to shoot their story.
- [Okay, Poke!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/okay-poke/) - You'd think Hawaiian poké – raw cubes of marinated fresh seafood flavored with sesame oil and soy – would be as ubiquitous in South Florida restaurants as ceviche or sushi. It's light, refreshing, healthy and an ideal warm-weather treat in an oceanfront destination. It's been growing in popularity across the U.S. in the past year or two. In the hands of David Bracha and Curtis Rhodes of River Oyster Bar, poké is off to a good start here as the main attraction of the Local Boy Poke food truck.
- [Bounty from the Box: The Only Cookbook You’ll Need for CSAs (and More)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/bounty-box-only-cookbook-you-ll-need-csas-and-more/) - Before you sign up for that CSA – or renew your membership – we highly recommend Mi Ae Lipe’s Bounty from the Box: The CSA Farm Cookbook. From amaranth to zucchini, this 700-page encyclopedia tells you everything (and we mean everything) you need to know about fresh produce: how to select, prepare and store; recipes from celebrated chefs and food bloggers; stories about farmers; anecdotes and resources; and indexes so you can search for recipes by ingredient.
- [ZIPOde Finale: Our O, Miami Poetry Festival Shindig](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/zipode-finale-our-o-miami-poetry-festival-shindig/) - 33133 An enchanted garden Words, food, drinkSpendOne special eveningIn Coconut Grove
- [Happy National Wine Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/happy-national-wine-day/) - Not to be confused with National Drink Wine Day (Feb. 25), this, um, holiday on May 25 gives you an excuse to do what you may do every day of the year anyway – enjoy a glass of wine! Here are some South Florida places where you can celebrate: 
- [Bringing Color to Our Community](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/bringing-color-our-community/) - Artist Lisa Remeny's larger-than-life paintings bring to life South Florida's lush tropical foliage and vivid skies in some of the most unexpected places. For years, her artwork – celebrating local treasures of nature, like mangos, coconut palm, bamboo, seagrapes, ginger and bananas – has appeared on posters for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival twice, the 2016 Miami International Boat Show and the Tropical Baroque Festival, among other events.
- [Coconut Grove Festivals and Celebrations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/coconut-grove-festivals-and-celebrations/) - Coconut Grove’s winding streets are a picturesque backdrop for street festivals. Tourists and locals head to the Coconut Grove Arts Festival every Presidents Day weekend and the King Mango Strut in late December. The Barnacle Historic State Park hosts old-time contra dances and concerts, and celebrates the life of one of Coconut Grove’s pioneers in April with the Commodore’s Birthday Party
- [Know Your Tea](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/know-your-tea/) - The most widely consumed drink in the world other than water, tea goes back more than 4,000 years, according to Chinese legend, when dried leaves from the Camellia sinensis bush fell into boiled drinking water, creating a flavorful infusion. The evergreen plants grow primarily in tropical and subtropical climates and need at least 50 inches of rainfall a year. Teas are described by color, flavor and aroma. Green and White Green and white teas use the youngest buds and leaves at the tip of the branches. They are dried to prevent oxidation.
- [GreenStreet Cafe Wins Royal Poinciana Fiesta Cocktail Challenge](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/greenstreet-cafe-wins-royal-poinciana-fiesta-cocktail-challenge/) - Congratulations to GreenStreet Cafe! Their Pride of Barbados cocktail won the first Royal Poinciana Cocktail Crawl competition. The tropical cocktail was made with Mount Gay rum, dragonfruit puree, and pomegranate and cinnamon syrup. It was voted the top drink in the Coconut Grove competition, a new addition to the 79th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta, Miami's oldest continuously running festival, celebrating the blazing red, orange and golden Delonix regia trees in bloom in June.
- [Toast the Royal Poinciana Fiesta with a Cocktail Crawl!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/toast-royal-poinciana-fiesta-cocktail-crawl/) - You can't help but notice them every June in South Florida: Gorgeous red-orange Royal Poincianas trees on fire in bloom. But did you know there's a festival to celebrate their blazing beauty? The Royal Poinciana Fiesta is now in its 79th year, making it Miami’s oldest continuously running festival. The event takes place over two days, Sun., June 12 and Mon., June 13. On Sunday, you can take a narrated bus tour that explores the most stunning Royal Poincianas. They leave from The Kampong, where special tours are offered and you can bring a picnic lunch to explore the grounds.
- [Local Dishes Fit for a Presidential Visit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/local-dishes-fit-presidential-visit/) - When President Obama flew into Miami last Friday to attend two fundraisers, local chefs Julie Frans and her husband, Robbie, were hard at work, preparing for the first event at a private residence in Miami Beach. Their task: come up with food and drink for 24 guests before and after the donors' one-hour, closed-door session with the President.
- [Wakey, wakey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/wakey-wakey/) - “Miami has a great breakfast scene and a thriving brunch audience with so many beautiful outdoor settings,” says Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of the South Beach and New York City Wine and Food Festivals. He’s not just rooting for his hometown – Schrager and food writer Adeena Sussman spent a year eating breakfasts all across the U.S. The result is America’s Best Breakfasts: Favorite Local Recipes from Coast to Coast, a new cookbook and road trip guide.
- [Time to Join a CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/time-join-csa/) - During the summer, when few crops other than tropical fruits and produce grow here, South Florida farmers are busy planning for their upcoming fall growing season. “There’s no such thing as the off-season,” says Chuck Lyons of Verde Community Farm. “For us organic vegetable growers, these hot summer months are spent cutting back the ever-encroaching green mass of vegetation, making repairs and improvements to property and equipment, and planning how we’re going to go about making the magic happen all over again in another few months.”
- [The Common Mango Man](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/common-mango-man/) - Although visible from the highway, no road led to where he labored, leaving access to his property only by horse, mule or foot. Each week, as the sun rose from behind the far ridge, I would watch him from the window of the vehicle taking me to school. Each morning he was toiling away at the encroaching forest. On the weekends he was there just the same, chopping and burning, foot by foot, opening the scrub to allow for the planting of his sapling mangos.
- [A Chutney Tradition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/chutney-tradition-0/) - Consider the enduring power of a gathering for a greater purpose: the quilting bee, the barn raising, the community garden. At The Kampong in Coconut Grove, the former home of legendary plant explorer David Fairchild and garden for plants he collected on his expeditions, that activity is making mango chutney. It’s an ideally suited product for the 11-acre property, home to more than 70 varieties of mangos and other exotic tropical fruits. And its creation dates back to the mid-1950s, when a trio of enterprising women decided to make and sell the chutney.
- [A Chutney Tradition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/chutney-tradition/) - Consider the enduring power of a gathering for a greater purpose: the quilting bee, the barn raising, the community garden. At The Kampong in Coconut Grove, the former home of legendary plant explorer David Fairchild and garden for plants he collected on his expeditions, that activity is making mango chutney. It’s an ideally suited product for the 11-acre property, home to more than 70 varieties of mangos and other exotic tropical fruits. And its creation dates back to the mid-1950s, when a trio of enterprising women decided to make and sell the chutney.
- [The Wynwood Yard Open Again After Zika Closing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/wynwood-yard-open-again-after-zika-closing/) - The normally busy Wynwood has seen declines in traffic after the Zika infection was discovered there last week. For the all-outdoors Wynwood Yard, news of the mosquito-born infection was even worse – they chose to close last week, and two of their employees tested positive for Zika. But all employees are "doing well now," says a release, and the Yard is open again, with stringent new mosquito mitigation measures.
- [Got Mangos, Avocados, Starfruit to Share?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/got-mangos-avocados-starfruit-share/) - Updates: Mangoes to Share has launched its new website, where you can find out more about their South Florida program and global projects. They're also planning a fundraiser Sept. 10. You love mangos. You’ve shipped them up north to friends and family. You’ve peeled and sliced and frozen them in zip-top bags to remind you in November what summer tastes like. You’ve made mango bread, mango chutney, mango salsa. Still the mangos keep coming.
- [Ready for a Tasty 
New Protein? Crickets!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ready-tasty-new-protein-crickets/) - Crickets are eaten around the world – so why not South Florida? They’re a low-calorie source of protein with more iron than spinach, omega-3s, more potassium than bananas, plus dietary fiber. At Seginus Farms, the first urban cricket farm in Florida, founder Joseph Skipper is helming this sustainable food operation in Margate, selling food made from Tropical Banded Crickets online and at Yellow Green Farmers Market.
- [In Memoriam: Robert Parente](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/memoriam-robert-parente-0/) - This week we joined South Florida in saying goodbye to Robert Parente: our dear friend, edible South Florida staff photographer and ambassador extraordinaire, and all-around good guy. His edible bio called him an "award-winning photographer, communications consultant, fine home cook." Sometimes we threw in "connoisseur of soup" or fried chicken guru, but he pretty much liked any good food or drink, whether a backyard mango, a crusty loaf of bread, a fine Amarone.
- [Grilling with the Pros](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/grilling-pros/) - Backyard grilling is not a solitary activity. The combination of smoke and icy beers and shooting the breeze on the deck is one of the best ways to spend a Sunday afternoon. And when the host is co-owner of one of South Florida’s artisan butcher shops and his guests include chefs and folks in the biz, you know that sizzling steak is about the best it can be.
- [Can’t Hear Yourself Drink? You’re Not Alone](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/can-t-hear-yourself-drink-you-re-not-alone/) - If it seems like restaurants are getting louder, you may be right. Adding to noise levels are design trends, like use of concrete and glass, exposed ceilings and hard surfaces instead of sound-absorbing drapes and tablecloths. Background music makes conversation difficult. Even worse, the added noise may be intentional ploys to make more money.
- [Jungle Chickens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/jungle-chickens/) - What does a South Florida chicken farm look like? At Sun Fresh Farm in Davie, it’s a tropical patchwork of steamy mounds of mulch, lush banana trees, verdant stripes of edible greens, compost piles heaped with watermelon rinds – and noisy chickens foraging underneath the palm trees. Under the summer sun, Barb Tolbert, a city girl from suburban Chicago, and Jeremy Craw, from Nebraska, who worked in banking and finance, share stories of the farm’s past and present, and their plans for its future.
- [Rooted in Passion](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/rooted-passion/) - Editor’s note: Richard Campbell’s son Thiago wrote this guest column. He is heading to the University of Florida in August to pursue an undergraduate degree in Horticultural Sciences. “I hope to one day become a horticulturist like my father, although I’m not sure yet which specification of horticulture I would like to pursue,” he says. The soil slid out of my hand and fell onto the seemingly insignificant object, covering it like a blanket over a newborn, promising new life and hopefully a healthy future.
- [Downtown Coral Gables: Come On Down!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/downtown-coral-gables-come-down/) - Don't let the construction keep you away from Coral Gables. There's lots in the works – the streetscape program on Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue is underway, and various building projects along the Ponce de Leon corridor mean occasional detours, street narrowing and temporary sidewalks. One word: patience. This will all look beautiful when it's done. In the meantime, this is time to support the local merchants who depend on your business.
- [Support Italy's Amatrice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/support-italys-amatrice/) - Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the campaign at Spasso in Coconut Grove. This weekend, villagers in the Central Italian town of Amatrice would have been celebrating their famed pasta and tomato sauce – Pasta all'Amatriciana – at their 50th annual festival. Instead, they are dealing with the aftermath of a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that rocked their village, northeast of Rome, leaving at least 250 dead and thousands homeless.
- [Get Inspired at Culinary Experience at Miami Home Design Show](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/get-inspired-culinary-experience-miami-home-design-show/) - At this year's Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show, the emphasis is on "local" – chefs, products and dishes – all aimed at inspiring participants to step up their game. “The Culinary Experience Cooking Stage aims to use locally sourced foods, promote a healthy lifestyle, and showcase the diverse talents and tastes of South Florida’s finest private and corporate chefs,” says show director Adam Kayce. Headlining the show, held over Labor Day weekend at the Miami Beach Convention Center, are South Florida chefs who are celebs in their own right including:
- [Best. Beer. Garden. Ever. Miami Beach Botanical Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/best-beer-garden-ever-miami-beach-botanical-garden/) - Yes, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden closed briefly earlier in the month because of Zika. But it's open again – ready for your visit – and planning a great Oktoberfest Sept. 23 with a live polka band. First, let's address the Zika issue. The water-carrying plants have been removed as a precaution against mosquito-breeding. So it's safe, says director Sandy Shapiro. "The CDC's recommendations have been to wear repellent whenever people are out," she says, and suggests fashionable garb: "In addition to light long-sleeve clothes – I’d like to think of that as flowy boho chic in the garden."
- [Smart Cocktails: Literary Libations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/smart-cocktails-literary-libations/) - For those who appreciate culture, cocktails at The Betsy South Beach evoke far more than South Beach sun-and-fun. Known for its commitment to philanthropy, arts, culture and education, The Betsy has turned to literature to inspire its cocktail program. Highlights include: The Martinez This classic cocktail from the 1860s is steeped in tradition, and one of the preferred drinks of H L Mencken, who said: “Drinking with skill and taste is no more a natural art than love; either it must be learned by the onerous process of trial and error, or it must be taught.” 
- [Flavors of Miami Supports American Liver Foundation](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/flavors-miami-supports-american-liver-foundation/) - Special dinners featuring local chefs and cocktails are an effective and popular way for nonprofits to raise money for their causes. Guests buy a ticket and get to taste all sorts of dishes and drinks. Chefs get to show off their favorites and get their name out there. It's a fun way to support a cause.
- [Non-GMO Month at Whole Foods Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/non-gmo-month-whole-foods-market/) - GMOs – Genetically Modified Organisms – refer to plants, animals or micro-organisms whose genetic material has been altered. Genetically modified foods are developed because they may cost less or have more nutritional value, for example. Crops may be modified to increase their resistance against plant diseases or boost their tolerance toward herbicides.
- [Donate Food to Hurricane-stricken Haiti](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/donate-food-hurricane-stricken-haiti/) - For those of us in South Florida, #HurricaneMatthew was a minor inconvenience compared to what happened in Haiti. Folks have been asking how to help. Generally speaking, canned food products and diapers, dry foods like rice and beans and first-aid supplies are needed, not clothing. You can also donate money online that goes to Haitian relief.
- [Now Brewing: A Celebration of Specialty Coffee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/now-brewing-celebration-specialty-coffee/) - Every day is National Coffee Day for Andy Giambarba, an ardent booster of South Florida’s culinary scene (follow @andymiami), who's currently spearheading Now Brewing, a free series of meetups showcasing the burgeoning specialty coffee culture scene. It’s hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm for local restaurants, chefs, food and drink – and especially coffee.
- [Pulse Power](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/pulse-power/) - Ellen Kanner is big on beans. In this International Year of Pulses, Kanner, a noted vegan writer on food and nutrition at Soulful Vegan, wants to spread the word on all the reasons pulses – dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas – are good food.
- [Kick off Growing Season at GrowFest](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/kick-growing-season-growfest/) - How do you know when our growing season kicks off? It's GrowFest time at Fruit and Spice Park. This annual celebration connects the dots between the farm and garden and dinner table. Here are some of the highlights of this year's event, held Sat. and Sun., Oct. 15-16: SEEDLING SALE: Get your vegetable starts! Pick up seedings for heirloom tomatoes, herbs and other vegetables.
- [As Local As It Gets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/local-it-gets/) - Every October, Bee Heaven Farm's Margie Pikarsky hosts GrowFest! at Fruit and Spice Park in the Redland. It's a celebration of the kickoff of the South Florida growing season, where you can pick up seedlings and seeds, artisan products, food and information. GrowFest! is also fiercely local. Pikarsky insists on this, showcasing cottage food vendors, homegrown artisan products and plants from South Florida farmers.
- [Growing Seminole Pumpkins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/growing-seminole-pumpkins/) - Find Seminole Pumpkin Seminole pumpkin is listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste, delicious and culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. The Survival Gardener's Seminole Pumpkin Project explores the many variations here. 
- [Seed Food & Wine Festival: Celebrating Plant-based Living](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/seed-food-wine-festival-celebrating-plant-based-living/) - South Florida is home to plenty of great long-running festivals, but one of the best is turning just three this year. The Seed Food and Wine Festival, founded by Alison Burgos and Michelle Gaber, has grown into a year-round movement embracing plant-based foods, sustainability, conscious living and animal welfare. It comes together Nov. 2-6, with a series of food and drink events, talks with thought leaders and a one-day festival that – once again – will be the talk of the town. Here are some highlights:
- [Music at the Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/music-markets/) - What makes a farmers market special? Fresh fruits and veggies, local artisan fare, friendly community ... and live music. This November, select Miami farmers markets will host nine live classical, jazz and contemporary musical performances by the South Beach Chamber Ensemble, the Wim Forstmann Jazz Ensemble and guitarist Carlos Andrade as part of the Music @ the Markets free pop-up program.
- [POP QUIZ: Can You ID These Fast-Food Collectibles?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/pop-quiz-can-you-id-these-fast-food-collectibles/) - Dynasties of comfort food kings and queens, creepy clowns, perky uniforms – the new Burger Beast Museum is packed with memories no matter what age you are. Burger Beast Sef Gonzalez bought his first piece of burger memorabilia seven years ago and hasn’t stopped scouring the country for symbols of Americana from big (the centerpiece mirror from Trianon Restaurant, donated by Palomilla Grill) to small (matchbooks from long-gone restaurants). It’s a snapshot of South Florida and the United States, lovingly and respectfully curated.
- [Edible Art Basel 2016](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/edible-art-basel-2016/) - Miami's favorite art happening, Art Basel Miami Beach, comes to town Dec. 1-4, bringing works of art to the Miami Beach Convention Center, nearby beaches, Collins Park and SoundScape Park, plus events in Here are some highlights with an edible spin:
- [Miami Book Fair: Best Books of the Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-book-fair-best-books-season/) - Just in time for the holidays: Anna Thomas’ Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore: Dinner for Everyone at the Table, a warm and practical cookbook that shows how vegetarians, vegans and carnivores can gather around the table and dine well. She starts with foods everyone eats – fruits, vegetables, grains – and builds the meals from there. Thomas’ easy-to-follow recipes focus on fresh, seasonal foods, and include tips for adapting recipes for meat lovers or vegetarians. See recipes p. 41 
- [New Redland Country Market Opening in South Dade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-redland-country-market-opening-south-dade/) - In the heart of Miami's agricultural district, a new market is opening up in a setting with a farming past. The Redland Country Market is debuting Sat., Nov. 19 at the historical Redland Farm Life School at SW 248 St. and 162 Ave., just west of Knaus Berry Farm. Market organizer Tyra Hearns says they'll feature not only local farmers and their produce, but local nurseries, artists, craftspeople, bakers and others.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Real Food Fake Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/tastes-tropics-real-food-fake-food/) - Don’t touch that tuna. And steer clear of that honey unless you know it’s local. There’s a world of food fraud out there, says author Larry Olmsted. His book, Real Food Fake Food, exposes some of those myths and also highlights why real, artisanal foods – like Parmigiano-Reggiano – can’t be faked. Cristina Favretto and Gretchen Schmidt talked with Olmsted at the Miami Book Fair and discovered some of the horror stories about what we’re eating – and how we can be sure of getting the real deal.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Dinner to Please Everyone](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-dinner-please-everyone/) - The whole extended family’s coming to your house for dinner – Aunt Kim and Uncle Fred (old and lovable); Nina the college freshman, a committed vegan since she turned 13; Rob the meat-and-potatoes guy, and the rest of the gang, foodies and non-foodies alike. What to serve? Anna Thomas comes to the rescue with her new cookbook, Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore, Dinner for Everyone at the Table. Cristina Favretto and Gretchen Schmidt got together with Thomas at the Miami Book Fair to talk about flavorful dishes for every eater.
- [Norman Van Aken: Reminiscing on the Mango Gang](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/norman-van-aken-reminiscing-mango-gang/) - Editor's note: Norman Van Aken, chef, restaurateur (Norman's Orlando and 1921 NVA in Mount Dora) and author, shared this story of the beginnings of the Mango Gang, the chefs who defined and celebrated South Florida's dining scene. In 1991 I was working at "a Mano" at The Betsy Ross Hotel on Ocean Drive. I went for a run on the beautiful beach one morning and along the way somewhere I was struck with a thought.
- [60 Years of Tiki Culture 
at Fort Lauderdale’s Mai-Kai](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/60-years-tiki-culture-fort-lauderdale-s-mai-kai/) - As a new generation embraces craft cocktails, they can find authenticity right in our backyard, lovingly documented in a new book. Tim “Swanky” Glazner’s new book, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant, is a warm tribute to the Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar on Federal Highway. While Polynesian pop culture started in the 1930s – at one point, “every major city in the US had a Trader Vic’s, Kon Tiki, Don the Beachcomber or some copycat” – notes Glazner in his book – it wasn’t until 1956 that the Thornton brothers opened the iconic A-frame building, surrounded by blazing torches and lush foliage.
- [Tasting Again … Thanks to the Miracle Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tasting-again-thanks-miracle-fruit/) - Miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), a Ghana native that grow easily in South Florida, has been in the news lately for its ability to mask unpleasant tastes and make sour seem sweet. The science behind this, experts say, is a glycoprotein in the fruit called miraculin that binds to taste receptors. For those who eat the fruit, flavors are temporarily altered, including undesirable tastes, like the metallic taste food gets after chemotherapy. 
- [Dinner for Farmers: Honoring Those Who Grow Our Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/dinner-farmers-honoring-those-who-grow-our-food/) - Up at dawn to avoid the sun, working through humidity, packing up produce for farmers markets, dealing with pests and torrential rains and – the life of South Florida's farmers is never easy. That's why Vizcaya Museum and Gardens teamed up with edible South Florida for the second year in a row to honor farmers with a special dinner. Using local produce from the farm, some of South Florida's best chefs and mixologists create dishes and cocktails served under the stars at the Vizcaya Village, the historic part of the original 1916 estate across South Miami Avenue from the main house and gardens.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Put Your CSA Produce to Work](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-put-your-csa-produce-work/) - It’s week four of bok choy. The kale looks great. And what are these strange fruits? Every week, the CSA box brings fresh, local produce and also challenges for the home cook. In Bounty from the Box: The CSA Farm Cookbook, author Mi Ae Lipe tells you everything you need to know about produce from artichokes to zucchini: how to choose, clean, prepare, cook with, store, and so much more. Best of all, this comprehensive volume helps everyone get the best out of our local fruits and vegetables.
- [Japanese Culture in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/japanese-culture-south-florida/) - Ikebana and the Tea Ceremony
- [Omakase Miami: Flavors of Japan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/omakase-miami-flavors-japan/) - Miami is not generally thought of as a mecca for Japanese cuisine. But what Miami lacks in depth, it makes up for in quality – if you know where to look, and sometimes, how to ask. Here are three very different places that have one thing in common: they serve some of the best sushi and other Japanese dishes that I’ve had outside of Japan.
- [Dr. Richard Campbell Leaves Fairchild, Takes New Post](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/dr-richard-campbell-leaves-fairchild-takes-new-post/) - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's longtime tropical fruit curator, horticulture director and colorful face of the annual International Mango Festival, Dr. Richard Campbell, is leaving after 20 years to take a position at Ciruli Brothers, a third-generation, family-owned grower-shipper of fruits and vegetables.
- [SOBEWFF: Sweet 16](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/sobewff-sweet-16/) - At 16, the Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival is coming of age in a big way: 85+ events over a five-day weekend throughout South Florida. From new dining events – an all-truffle experience, a vegan dinner, Kosher BBQ, a journey through North Carolina cuisine – plus spirits showcases like the Bacardí Beach Party, the Art of Tiki, this year’s event is more fun than ever. We talked with Schrager about this year’s highlights: 
- [A Cantinero’s Story](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/cantinero-s-story/) - Julio Cabrera is a cantinero for the people. His bartending is one-of-a-kind. his perseverance, love for his family and love for the bar are what have shaped him into one of the best. Cabrera opens the front door of his Miami Lakes home with a big grin as we walk up to his cherry-red 1955 Chevy truck that he mostly restored himself. “I call him El Daiquiri.” he says. He points out a vintage bag of sugar and a small area to make cocktails, including a functional bar area that Cabrera created and designed. This is the spirit of Julio Cabrera.
- [Come for the Art, Stay for Cocktails, Raw Bar at Coconut Grove Arts Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/come-art-stay-cocktails-raw-bar-coconut-grove-arts-festival/) - Celebrating its 54th anniversary, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Feb. 18-20 is stepping up its culinary arts program this year to include craft beer tastings, cocktails and seafood. “It’s an exciting time for culinary arts,” says Monty Trainer.
- [Food Activism in South Florida: Better Food Movement](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-activism-south-florida-better-food-movement/) - Two powerful voices in food activism, Dr. Marion Nestle, author of Food Politics, and Sara Soka, campaign manager for the first successful soda tax in the U.S., will be in South Florida for the first Better Food Movement, a new food policy conference kicking off at Miami Dade College’s downtown campus Feb. 22.
- [Greetings, Citrus Greening! (Your Tree Is Probably Infected)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/greetings-citrus-greening-your-tree-probably-infected/) - Winter is citrus season in South Florida, but there’s little celebration. Chances are your backyard orange tree is infected with the deadly disease that’s devastating the state’s multi-billion dollar citrus industry. Citrus greening, a debilitating disease also called Huanglongbing or HLB, currently has no cure. Once a tree is infected with the bacterium believed to cause greening, it begins to slowly decline. The fruit quality will markedly drop as the fruit become deformed and lose flavor. The disease, spread by small insects called psyllids, was first confirmed in South Florida in August 2005.
- [The New Convenience Foods: Healthy, Plant-based, Delivered to Your Home](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-convenience-foods-healthy-plant-based-delivered-your-home/) - Long workday, hungry family, no time to make a healthy meal. It’s why restaurant delivery services and meal plans are so popular – and why Artichoke Foods is turning out vegan meals as fast as they can. You can get nearly anything you want delivered to your home: cantinas, juice deliveries, paleo meal plans, low-carb, meals prepped and ready to cook, even farm-to-table choices. But Maria Alemann couldn’t find what she was seeking: simple, homestyle, plant-based meals. Her journey led to creation of Artichoke: Foods Made from the Heart.
- [International Women's Day 2018, South Florida edition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/international-womens-day-2018-south-florida-edition/) - To celebrate Women's History Month in South Florida, we begin in the city of Miami – founded in 1896 by Julia Tuttle, the only woman to found a major U.S. city. Women have historically played key roles in South Florida's growth, particularly in our food and horticultural communities. In 1944 Mary Heinlein became the first superintendent of Redland Fruit & Spice Park. Author and botanist Julia Morton, whose Fruits of Warm Climates remains an important resource, was director of the Morton Collectanea at the University of Miami and was an expert on toxic, edible and otherwise useful plants.
- [15 Years of Edible Communities Milestones](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/uncategorized/admin-ediblecommunities-com/) - With a credo of “If you want to eat local, it helps to read local,” Edible Communities has grown to become the largest media company exclusively devoted to the local good food movement.
- [O, Miami Poetry Festival: So Many Sweet Edible Spins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/o-miami-poetry-festival-so-many-sweet-edible-spins/) - Our favorite cultural festival, the O, Miami Poetry Festival, is underway all month. You’ll find poetry everywhere in Miami-Dade County surrounded by food and drink: • Read Checkout Poems (above) by Poinciana Park Orchard Villa Elementary School students at the checkout lanes at Sabor Tropical at 8000 NE 5 Ave. The students’ food poems are in Spanish, Creole and English.
- [SEED Food and Wine Festival Founders Honored as Community Leaders](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/seed-food-and-wine-festival-founders-honored-community-leaders/) - Alison Burgos and Michelle Gaber, who launched in 2014 the popular SEED Food and Wine Festival celebrating plant-based cuisine, are receiving the Community Leader Award at this year’s Johnson and Wales University ZEST Awards. The pair join such noted philanthropic organizations as Common Threads and the Miami Rescue Mission as awardees. Burgos and Gaber see the event as more than a festival – it is a movement of ideas and people committed to elevating the conversation on plant-based foods, sustainability, conscious living, vegan living and animal welfare.
- [Miami Open: Serving Up Local Eats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-open-serving-local-eats/) - As the Miami Open presented by Itaú kicks off Mar. 20 for its two-week run on Key Biscayne, tennis lovers will get to taste South Florida, from lechon asado to handcrafted gelato pops to ceviche and fresh mojitos. Some highlights of what's on the menu:
- [Ask the Tropical Fruit Experts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/ask-tropical-fruit-experts/) - What do you do when your tropical fruit tree has a bumper crop? Ask members of groups like the Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council and the Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of Redland – they have lots of tips and recipes:
- [For the Love of Rare Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/love-rare-fruits/) - Wherever tropical fruits grow, fruit lovers gather – throughout Florida, Hawaii, California, Australia – to swap seeds, share advice and tell tales. In a west Broward suburb, Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council members get their hands dirty working their own tropical paradise. What makes this affinity group unique is their research garden in Southwest Ranches, known as “208” – a lush, three-acre property filled with hundreds of trees; a shade house and educational pavilion; raised vegetable beds and even a tranquil pond. There’s at least one story behind every one of those trees, too. 
- [Earth Day 2017 Celebrations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/earth-day-2017-celebrations/) - Every year, South Florida celebrates Earth Day, launched April 22, 1970, and considered the launch of the modern environmental movement. This year, April 22 is also the date for the March for Science, a global celebration of science and its role in our lives, and the need to respect and encourage research that gives insight into the world.
- [Raising the Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/raising-bar-0/) - As we settle into a beautiful breakfast with Mauricio Lacayo in the heart of Santiago de Cuba at the Hotel Casa Granda, it dawns on us: there’s no better place, no better time and no better person to talk bars than right here and right now. Over medianoches and café con leche we learn his story.
- [Dinner with a Cause](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/dinner-cause/) - Erica Guzman, young proprietor of Aragon 101 in Coral Gables, is an intrepid traveler. She scours markets in Morocco and Southeast Asia and beyond for discoveries that make their way to her home decor boutique, adding color and rustic textures to the sleek white interior. Here too she organizes eclectic cooking classes, bringing together friends and strangers for simple supper menus, Lebanese dinners, sous-vide cooking and stylish brunch dishes.
- [5 Peppers 
and How They Grow](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/5-peppers-and-how-they-grow/) - Peppers belong to the genus Capsicum in the nightshade family, Solanaceae, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and tobacco. Chile peppers contain capsaicin, the compound that makes them taste hot. It’s not the seeds that bring the heat, but the placenta, the white tissue that holds the seeds. Capsaicin is used in medicine, as an analgesic in ointments to relieve pain for arthritis and muscle and joint aches, and in pepper spray and bear spray because of its irritant qualities. Five species are commonly cultivated, and each has multiple varieties.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Take a Tour of the Burger Museum](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tastes-tropics-take-tour-burger-museum/) - Happy National Hamburger Month! To celebrate, Edible South Florida visited local comfort food expert Sef Gonzalez, also known as the Burger Beast, at his Burger Beast Museum. It’s all here – White Castle, Royal Castle, Silver Castle, Burger Castle, Kings Kastles, Burger King, Burger Queen – and that’s just the burger royalty. Take a walk down memory lane with us among collections of memorabilia for places selling fried chicken, hot dogs, donuts, pizza and even the South Florida classic, the Cuban frita.
- [Baby-Food Drive for Venezuela](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/baby-food-drive-venezuela/) - Editor's note: South Floridians are increasingly opening their kitchens and wallets to raise money and awareness for crises elsewhere in the globe.
- [Ghee Indian Kitchen: A Restaurant is Born and Everyone's Cheering](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ghee-indian-kitchen-restaurant-born-and-everyones-cheering/) - New restaurants open nearly every day of the year, with varying degrees of fanfare. But in the case of Ghee Indian Kitchen, it feels like all of South Florida has been watching the progress and rooting for chef/owner Niven Patel's restaurant, now open at Downtown Dadeland.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: An Interview with Florida Chef, Norman Van Aken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-interview-florida-chef-norman-van-aken/) - To many, Norman Van Aken – chef, author, pioneer of New World Cuisine, storyteller, James Beard award winner – is not just the face of Florida cooking, but the heart and soul. From working in kitchens in Key West in the 1970s, he was the driving force behind a diverse collection of memorable restaurants in the state, including A Mano in South Beach, Norman’s in Coral Gables and Norman’s at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, still going strong.
- [Beachy Fun All Summer Long in Surfside](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/beachy-fun-all-summer-long-surfside/) - South Florida's friendly town of Surfside is only a mile wide, but it encompasses all the best in a picturesque beach town: a scenic downtown district with an eclectic array of restaurants; a handful of stylish resorts, ranging from intimate boutique hotels to luxury properties, including the new Four Seasons at the Surf Club; an oceanfront recreation center with a pool and family activities; and a community-wide conservation initiative, a turtle nesting program and a public art display that sheds a spotlight on the town’s beloved Florida loggerhead sea turtles.
- [Edible Book Contest Winners Delight with Creativity](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/edible-book-contest-winners-delight-creativity/) - Food for thought? The reader-cooks at the recent Edible Book Contest at Coconut Grove Branch LIbrary used breakfast cereal, fruits, rice and even seaweed to create their interpretations of books made from foods. Winners included: People's Choice: Green Eggs and Ham by Jonathan & Michael J. Prize: One month membership to Silly Monkeys Playhouse People's Choice: Captain Underpants by Adrian and Cynthia G. Prize: Gift Basket from Fresh Market Most Appetizing: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Juanita T. Prize: 2 movies passes courtesy of Cinépolis
- [Never Enough Mangos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/never-enough-mangos/) - Miami natives Amanda Finuccio and Daniel Calzadilla are so madly, truly, deeply committed to mangos that they had to write a book about it: Let’s Eat Too Many Mangos Before It’s Too Late, just released. “Last year, Daniel and I spent the summer testing recipes and documenting our experience of mango season. We thought it would be fun to self-publish a book that included our home recipes and some stories we'd heard and jokes we would make — the book includes a graph we call The Emotional Arc of Mango Season,” she says.
- [Crate, New Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant, Opens in Brickell](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/crate-new-vegetarianvegan-restaurant-opens-brickell/) - There's a new vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town with a twist – after hours, it turns into a lounge. Crate, located in MIami's Mary Brickell Village, delivers an eclectic menu from chef Christopher Baugh, originally from California, who has a vegetarian restaurant, Sage, in Ubud, Bali.
- [Robot Solution to Invasive Lionfish?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/robot-solution-invasive-lionfish/) - Beautiful, invasive lionfish have been wreaking havoc in Atlantic and Gulf waters in recent years. Because they have no natural predators here, lionfish threaten the marine environment by voraciously eating fish and disrupting native ecosystems. Discovered in Florida in 1985, these spiny predators from the Pacific are now established in the Caribbean and up the east coast as far north as Rhode Island. Spearfishers catch some of them to supply the growing market for their white, buttery meat, but commercial fishermen can’t reach the populations deep underwater.
- [Uncommon Mangos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/uncommon-mangos/) - Did you grow up in Florida? You may have a soft spot for the classic Haden, deep yellow inside, rich and aromatic; ‘Glenn’, a mild early-season choice; ‘Irwin’, a productive, deep-red variety; and ‘Kent’, an aromatic, sweet mango, yellow with an appealing red blush. If you lived in the islands – specifically Jamaica – you may hold ‘Julie’ dear to your heart for its tart sweetness and pineapple flavor, or ‘Graham’, a small but prolific producer.
- [Edible South Florida Wins at Sunshine State Awards](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/edible-south-florida-wins-sunshine-state-awards/) - Edible South Florida took first place in Public Service Reporting for magazines in the 2017 Sunshine State Awards for its fall 2016 cover story, "Meet Your Farmworker." The prestigious award from the Florida chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists honored writer Urmila Ramakrishnan and photographer Alfredo Añez for their work in reporting on the daily lives and challenges of farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants who have lived in South Miami-Dade for years.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Tree-to-Bar Chocolate in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/tastes-tropics-tree-bar-chocolate-south-florida/) - In his small suburban Miami shop, artisan Ricardo “Cao” Trillos handcrafts chocolate bars using cacao beans from fair-trade certified plantations in the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and Costa Rica, countries within 10 degrees south and 10 degrees north of the equator. Within this band are the places that provide the best growing conditions for the cacao trees – hot temperatures, abundant rainfall, high humidity – in the Caribbean, Central and South America, central Africa, Indonesia, and Hawai’i.
- [Coral Gables Chosen for Bachour's New Bakery, Café, Academy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/coral-gables-chosen-bachours-new-bakery-caf-academy/) - Antonio Bachour’s dazzling pastry creations are gawked at across the globe – just ask his 450,000+ Instagram followers – leading him to teaching gigs to diverse places like Jakarta, Panama, the Philippines and India. “This year I received more than 500 requests worldwide to teach,” says the South Florida-based chef. His eponymous academy and bakery-café, opening next year at the new 2020 Salzedo in Coral Gables, will let him focus more on the U.S. market and share his talents – and baked goods – with both the public and baking professionals.
- [Vendors Needed at Upcoming Goombay Plaza in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/vendors-needed-upcoming-goombay-plaza-coconut-grove/) - It's full steam ahead for MKTplace at Goombay Plaza, the community food market at Grand and Douglas in Coconut Grove – and they're looking for food vendors in time for a planned Sept. 2 pop-up market. Market manager Nick Bernal says site clearing is the next step for the lot, located on the historic corner and owned by descendants of Coconut Grove's earliest settlers. 
- [Tastes of Philly and Tel Aviv in Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-philly-and-tel-aviv-wynwood/) - South Florida just got a double dose of Philadelphia’s dining scene with the opening of Federal Donuts and Dizengoff in Wynwood. Co-owned by James Beard Award winners chef Michael Solomonov and restaurateur Steven Cook of CookNSolo, the small side-by-side eateries feature specialized menus showcasing comfort foods on both ends of the spectrum – donuts and fried chicken, and hummus with seasonal toppings.
- [Saving Your Summer Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/saving-your-summer-fruits/) - For the basics, we turned to Preservation of Tropical Fruits by Drying, a 1983 article by Becky and Carl Campbell, parents of tropical fruit expert and edible South Florida columnist Dr. Richard Campbell. His mother’s “dried fruit and vegetables were a sensation for decades, and for years it was her dried mangos that fed the masses at the International Mango Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. She was drying fruit and vegetables before it was fashionable to do so, and, as was her way, it was all done for her family and friends,” recalled Dr. Campbell in his column in winter 2011.
- [Dry Me, Try Me](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/dry-me-try-me/) - Drying fresh foods goes back tens of thousands of years when people needed a way to preserve foods and keep them from spoiling. They set out foods to dry in the sun and also used wind-drying to remove water and inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold. Raisin and fig cakes, mentioned in the Old Testament, were part of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, along with dried apples, dates and apricots.
- [Celebrate the (Partial) Solar Eclipse](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-partial-solar-eclipse/) - On August 21, a total solar eclipse – in which the moon completely covers the sun – will sweep the entire United States. While South Florida is not in the path of totality, we will experience a partial eclipse, covering the sun about 80 percent. (The closest big city near the path of the total eclipse is Charleston, South Carolina, an 8.5-hour drive from Miami. The towns of McClellanville, 40 miles north, and Santee, an hour northwest, are right on the centerline.)
- [Filthy Food: A Man, a Plan, a Martini](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/filthy-food-man-plan-martini/) - This is the story of Daniel Singer and Filthy Food. Born in the UK, he studied acting at the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. While there, he and his wife Kim got pregnant with their first child. He started thinking about fatherhood and the journey ahead. But it was never about building a garnish company, it was about being 100 percent committed to a passion: “Being an entrepreneur is the most uncertain life you can offer your family.”
- [Young Superstars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/young-superstars/) - The Entrepreneur/Philanthropist Taylor Moxey
- [Miami Book Fair's Culinary Celebration](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-book-fairs-culinary-celebration/) - So many culinary superstars will be on hand at this year's Miami Book Fair! Here's the latest schedule. We'll update any changes or additions as we receive them. For tickets and details, visit the Miami Book Fair site.
- [Backyard Prep for Hurricanes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/backyard-prep-hurricanes/) - Your hurricane preparations should include taking care of your backyard fruit trees. Our Extension Connection columnist, Jeff Wasielewski, offers this advice before the storm: "First, don't do things at the last second. Make you and your family's health a priority – protect yourself, then your house, then your trees," he says. "Don't fall off a ladder trying to save a branch." While the weather is good, here are some tasks Wasielewski recommends: 
- [After Hurricane Irma](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/after-hurricane-irma/) - Fewer avocados and grapefruits. Higher prices. Citrus from Mexico. Lost jobs. Crippled businesses. While the damage from Hurricane Irma was greatest in the Florida Keys, all of South Florida will feel its impact in the months ahead.
- [Welcome back (for one night), Hedy Goldsmith](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/welcome-back-one-night-hedy-goldsmith/) - Renowned pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith, who many South Floridians remember from her days at Michael's Genuine Hospitality, returns for one night only, Oct. 17, at Mignonette Uptown. The special collaborative dinner with chef/restaurateur Danny Serfer, will feature a multi-course menu that includes, of course, special desserts by Goldsmith and former protégé Devin Braddock, who recently moved from Ariete to serve as corporate pastry chef for Serfer's restaurants. There will be a take-home treat, too.
- [Dreamy New Giralda Plaza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/dreamy-new-giralda-plaza/) - Coral Gables' Giralda Plaza is now a pedestrian-only, lighted and paved strip of restaurants and bars, cafés and boutiques. After months of construction and some frustrating delays, this block, known as Restaurant Row, is a welcome experience of outdoor dining, garden areas and charming pavers, and improved lighting, part of the city's ongoing Streetscape Project. 
- [Hurricane Fundraisers and Benefits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hurricane-fundraisers-and-benefits/) - Farmers First Aid Benefit Wed., Oct. 25, 6–11pm, The Wynwood Yard Presented by Urban Oasis Project, The Wynwood Yard and Edible South Florida, this evening of live music, artisan food and drink kicks off this new fund aimed at helping South Florida small farmers. Bands include Seafoam Walls, Chris Rod Duo, Birdman, Mother!, John Henry Dale and Mustard Service. There's a $20 suggested donation.
- [In Memoriam: Larry Schokman](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-larry-schokman/) - We’re heartbroken to report the death of Larry Schokman, longtime botanical garden director; veteran tea planter; award-winning horticulturist; author; and dear friend. Schokman, 82, died following a heart attack at his home, across the street from The Kampong, part of the National Tropical Botanic Garden, where he served as director for nearly 35 years.
- [Exquisito Fine Chocolates Wins Food Innovation Pitch Night](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/exquisito-fine-chocolates-wins-food-innovation-pitch-night/) - When Carolina Quijano decided to leave behind a successful career as a management consultant to open up a bean-to-bar artisan chocolate company, she was committed to more than producing high-quality small-batch chocolate. For Quijano, it was essential to pay farmers fair wages for their premium cacao beans.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Fighting Food Waste One Produce Box at a Time](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/tastes-tropics-fighting-food-waste-one-produce-box-time/) - Tons of fresh, nutritious, delicious fruits and vegetables are wasted every day because they never even make it to the grocery store. Maybe they’re too big, too small, blemished or otherwise imperfect, at least in the eyes of the grocer. Or perhaps the farmer grew too much to sell.
- [Remembering Fallen Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/remembering-fallen-fruits/) - When a storm takes down a beloved tree and fruits, it hurts. This past summer, we photographed Coconut Grove resident Carol Lopez-Bethel and her magnificent breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis), a tropical tree that, until recently, rarely flourished – let alone fruited – outside of the Keys.
- [Seed Food and Wine: More Plant-Based Events, Sustainable Fashion Show](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/seed-food-and-wine-more-plant-based-events-sustainable-fashion-show/) - Now in its fourth year, Seed is officially Seed Food and Wine Week, Nov. 1-5, including a BBQ Throwdown and preview party Oct. 19, plus new events for 2017, including Made in Miami, a farm to table celebrity chef dinner, and Catwalk, a night of conscious fashion. We talked with co-founder Alison Burgos about the growth of the festival she founded with Michelle Gaber.
- [Gridiron Grill-Off: Food, Charity, Football](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/gridiron-grill-food-charity-football/) - The eighth annual Gridiron Grill-Off Food and Wine Festival teams up top chefs with NFL legends to create delicious grilled dishes at the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre Nov. 11. It's one of South Florida's most enjoyable outdoor charity events – fans spend the afternoon listening to live music from some of today’s best up-and-coming artists, sampling gourmet food, premium wine and spirits and competing with their favorite NFL Players in the annual Cornhole Tournament.
- [Market Mondays Return at Arsht Center](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/market-mondays-return-arsht-center/) - Now that cooler temperatures are here, Market Mondays at the Arsht Center blossom with a host of special events, family-friendly activities – plus, of course, fresh produce and artisan foods. Every Monday night, the plaza hosts the farmers market, Chef Allen's farm-to-table dinner, storytelling, chef demos and an arts bazaar.
- [Stock Your Local Larder the Smart Way](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/stock-your-local-larder-smart-way/) - Top-quality ingredients make the best baked goods. If you’re baking on a large scale, it can get expensive. Here are some tips for getting the best for less. • Buy unsalted butter on sale, especially buy-one-get-one. Freeze in zip-top bags or wrapped in plastic wrap until ready to use.
- [Give Miami Day 2017](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/give-miami-day-2017-0/) - Give Miami Day – one of the biggest annual giving events in the country – makes it easy to choose and donate. Last year, Give Miami Day made history by raising more than $9 million for 660 local nonprofits. Hosted by the Miami Foundation, Give Miami Day begins at midnight Nov, 16 and ends 24 hours later. It's easy for users to view online profiles on Miami-Dade nonprofit groups and make a charitable gift. While all causes are worthwhile, here are some that are dear to our hearts. Links lead to their donation page: ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY SERVICES
- [Gingerbread Classes in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/gingerbread-classes-south-florida/) - BILTMORE CULINARY ACADEMY Gingerbread House Decorating Class Dec. 16 | $114 Work together or individually to decorate pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy. Kids can add gumdrops, candy canes and other adornments. After class you can take your work of art home and impress your friends and family! This class is for parents and kids ages 5 and up.
- [Gingerbread Events in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/gingerbread-events-south-florida/) - BILTMORE CULINARY ACADEMY Gingerbread House Decorating Class Dec. 16 | $114 Work together or individually to decorate pre-assembled houses with frosting and candy. Kids can add gumdrops, candy canes and other adornments. After class you can take your work of art home and impress your friends and family! This class is for parents and kids ages 5 and up.
- [Shop Small! South Florida Holiday Gift Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-small-south-florida-holiday-gift-guide/) - We've tracked down good local sources for thoughtful gifts. Some are advertisers, others are folks we've written about or met over the years. All represent the best in local businesses.
- [Eat Basel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/eat-basel/) - What's new/special/happening in South Florida for Art Basel? Brickell Art, waterfront views at Cantina La Veinte Inside the Icon Brickell, this two-story restaurant honors the diversity of Mexican artistry through gastronomy, entertainment and art exhibits. From Friday, Dec. 8 to Sunday, Dec. 10, Mexican artists will exhibit their artwork on Cantina’s gorgeous outdoor waterfront patio beginning at 8pm each night: Arantxa (Fri.); Lao Gabrielli (Sat.). and Neón (Sun). Free with Eventbrite registration.
- [Pinecrest Gardens: Art and Culture Meet Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/pinecrest-gardens-art-and-culture-meet-farmers-market/) - Make it a family-fun day of food, art, music and fun Sun., Dec. 3 as one of South Florida's most popular farmers markets is blossoming into a cultural marketplace to commemmorate the 10th anniversary of the Knight Arts Challenge. Pinecrest Gardens will feature world-class art and live music hosted by the Knight Foundation in addition to the usual lively market of local vendors, including LNB Groves, Zak the Baker, Artichoke Foods from the Heart, V&B Farms, Babe Froman, to name just a few.
- [Vizcaya Village Holiday Gingerbread Contest](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/vizcaya-village-holiday-gingerbread-contest/) - Vizcaya has joined in the gingerbread building fun with a holiday gingerbread competition! The museum invites the community to recreate the historic Vizcaya Village in gingerbread. During their Holiday Evening community program on Dec. 13, the entries will be on display in the garage for all to see. Submissions are due December 7. Find details about entering here.
- [Popular Restaurateur Launches Healthy Meals Delivery Service](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/popular-restaurateur-launches-healthy-meals-delivery-service/) - New from the folks at the popular Dadeland Asian restaurant Lan Pan Asian: a healthy meal subscription service featuring ingredients that are gluten-free, mostly organic, seasonal local produce and seafood. Eat Real Food Company was launched by seasoned restaurateur Kazu Abe, who says eating a healthy meal can be a challenge even for someone in the food biz. "As a busy mom, I know how difficult it can be to have something delicious on the table quickly, that pleases everyone and is healthy at the same time. Even working in the restaurant industry surrounded by food all day, I still found myself scrambling at night," she says.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Lidia Bastianich on How to Celebrate Like an Italian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-lidia-bastianich-how-celebrate-italian/) - Just in time for the holidays! Find out how to throw a fabulous dinner party and put together a great antipasti spread with tips from award-winning television host, restaurateur, entrepreneur and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich. We spoke with her at the Miami Book Fair about her new book Lidia’s Celebrate Like an Italian – which is as much about love and friends and family and joy as it is about polenta torta with gorgonzola and savoy cabbage.
- [In Memoriam: Jessica Zendell](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-jessica-zendell/) - Editor’s note: Visitors to the Upper Eastside Farmers Market on Saturdays will remember the smiling face of Jessica Zendell, market assistant at Urban Oasis Project. In remembrance of Zendell, who recently passed away, Urban Oasis’ Art Friedrich, Jeannie Necessary and Jazmin Locke share these thoughts:
- [Dinner for Farmers at Vizcaya Honors Innovators, Educators](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/dinner-farmers-vizcaya-honors-innovators-educators/) - South Florida farmers face numerous challenges – natural disasters like storms and disease, encroachment from developers, market forces, to name just a few. Surmounting those issues is critical to the future of our food system. This year, the third annual Dinner for Farmers collaboration with Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and edible South Florida focused on innovation and education. Three farms and one edible gardening initiative were honored for their work in improving how food is grown and distributed and for educating consumers and colleagues in their efforts. 
- [New Whole Foods Market Dadeland, Gastropub Debuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/new-whole-foods-market-dadeland-gastropub-debuts/) - The bright, new, 47,000-sq-ft Whole Foods Market Dadeland opens Jan. 10, bringing customers not just grocery store staples, but also El Bocadillo, a Latin/Caribbean gastropub with craft beer and wine; a full-service Allegro coffee bar; cold-pressed juice on tap; and a huge selection of grab-and-go prepared foods.
- [Redland Ahead Plows Forward at Verde Gardens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/redland-ahead-plows-forward-verde-gardens/) - Now under new management: Verde Farm, the organic farm and marketplace built on former Homestead Air Force Base land next to Verde Gardens, townhomes for formerly homeless and disabled residents.
- [Building a Better Food System](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/building-better-food-system/) - "We don’t need more social media posts about the food we eat, says Ryan Amsel. “We need more people to take a stake in developing expertise in how to create great food – from soil awareness, growing, processing, distributing, storing, preparing and serving. We need a community that is actively producing as much as they are consuming.”
- [Margie Pikarsky Honored by Dade Farm Bureau](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/margie-pikarsky-honored-dade-farm-bureau/) - Groundhog Day, step aside: February 2 is officially Margie Pikarsky Day in Homestead, Florida. Government officials proclaimed the special day in honor of Pikarsky, who runs the five-acre organic Bee Heaven Farm with husband Nick, daughter Rachel and permanent and seasonal employees. At the 13th annual Women in Agriculture Luncheon at Schnebly Redland's Winery and Brewery, Pikarsky was honored by state, county and local leaders, including state senator Denise Grimsley; Carol Harris of the Dade County Farm Bureau; UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension director Teresa Olczyk and Miami-Dade commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: All About Peppers with Maricel Presilla](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-all-about-peppers-maricel-presilla/) - Do you like ’em spicy? Mild? Blazing hot? Sweet? Maricel Presilla – James Beard award-winning chef, culinary historian, author and restaurateur – talks with Gretchen Schmidt of Edible South Florida and Cristina Favretto of the University of Miami about the world of peppers.
- [SOBEWFF 2018: Plant-based Meals! Clambake! Family Fun at the Frost!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sobewff-2018-plant-based-meals-clambake-family-fun-frost/) -  Veg Out Eating your vegetables takes a stylish turn at this year’s South Beach Food and Wine Festival, where a variety of events showcase plant-based cuisine and vegetable love. “It’s certainly something that people are responding to – here in Miami, the popularity of spots like Plant Miami at The Sacred Space and newer spots like Soul Tavern and Planta really cater to those looking for an innovative, conscious dining experience,” says Lee Brian Schrager, Festival founder and director.
- [Cuba in Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/cuba-miami/) - This is not your abuelo’s Miami. Today, a younger generation of Cuban-Americans – who may not even speak Spanish well – are giving Little Havana, Westchester, Hialeah, Kendall and other South Florida suburbs a flavor all their own. They are reinventing what a pastelito tastes like, discovering the best way to display their heritage, to explore their culture and express it artistically, with one foot grounded in respect for the past and the other stepping toward the future.
- [Cooking with Fresh Guava](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cooking-fresh-guava/) - The intoxicating fragrance of fresh red or pink guava makes it a good choice for fruit salads, smoothies and refreshing drinks, but preparing the fruit can be a challenge because of the small, hard seeds, which “lie in obtrusive layers between the layers of flesh, like rows of buckshot,” according to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings in Cross Creek Cookery.
- [New and Timely – The Immigrant Cookbook: 
Recipes That Make America Great](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-and-timely-immigrant-cookbook-recipes-make-america-great/) - Two years ago, in response to the Syrian refugee crisis, Interlink Publishing put out its first charity cookbook, Soup for Syria, which gathered soup recipes from chefs around the world and raised money for relief programs for refugees. Their latest title, The Immigrant Cookbook, features nearly 80 key contributors who shape how we eat and cook, says editor Leyla Moushabeck.
- [Zaytouna: Sweet Side of Syrian Supper Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/zaytouna-sweet-side-syrian-supper-club/) - In a kitchen in Palmetto Bay, a group of women gathers every week to bake pastries using family recipes. Their cheerful conversation amid the work at hand – brushing dough with butter, placing nuts atop unbaked cookies – reflects a timeless scene of preparing food. Here, the women are Syrian refugees who live in South Florida. Their business now is baking sweets, a job to give them an income, a sense of self-worth and opportunities to share their stories and culture through food.
- [Serving Up Food and Drink at Citi Taste of Tennis Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/serving-food-and-drink-citi-taste-tennis-miami/) - Citi Taste of Tennis is back for the fourth annual premier culinary and tennis experience. World-class chefs at the Mar. 19 event at W Miami include Michelle Bernstein and James Beard Award-winning chef John Mooney, who’s serving as the event's chef ambassador. “We are thrilled to bring this event back to Miami for the fourth consecutive year,” said Judi Lerner, president of AYS. “We’re excited to be back in Miami. Thanks to the support of Citi and our partnership with Wellness in the Schools, this year’s event promises to be better than ever.”
- [Your Edible Guide to O, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/your-edible-guide-o-miami/) - Our fave springtime cultural pals have concocted a series of inventive schemes to expose everyone in Miami-Dade County to a poem during the month of April. Here are some highlights with an edible theme:
- [Local Celeb Chefs at Deering Seafood Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/local-celeb-chefs-deering-seafood-festival/) - Now in its 14th year, the Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay is expected to attract 8,500 people converging upon the historic Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay this Sun., Mar. 25. Sponsored by Tom Thumb Food Stores, this year's event includes chef demonstrations taking place throughout the day. Five celebrated local chefs, along with the winner of the Johnson & Wales Student Culinary Competition, will share their culinary expertise, presenting their favorite seafood recipes using the freshest Florida seafood and accompaniments.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: What’s on Your Plate? Thank a Plant Explorer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/tastes-tropics-what-s-your-plate-thank-plant-explorer/) - Kale, hops, mangos, avocados, peaches, plums, and thousands upon thousands of other food and useful plants made their way to this country over a century ago because of David Fairchild. He even brought the famed cherry blossom trees to Washington, D.C. from Japan, despite an initial disastrous effort.
- [Frozen Mugs: Let Them Go, 
Let Them Go](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/frozen-mugs-let-them-go-let-them-go/) - This is the golden age for beer drinkers. Many restaurants or bars display long beer lists of regional, local and imported craft beers. But not all bars are created equal. These tips will help you pick the best:
- [Islamorada Distilling Open for Business](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/islamorada-distilling-open-business/) - What’s better than creating a beer company with your best friends? Opening up a rum company, too. That’s exactly what a group of college friends from FAU did. They formed a bond that has grown into a tasty beer company and now a rum distillery. Chris Trentine and Nik Schroth are Islamorada locals, so it was a no-brainer to come up with a location for this special project. The group of entrepreneurial friends all met at FAU. Eventually, Chris met his true love, got married, and made their way back to Islamorada. What started as a beer company eventually blossomed into a rum company, which opened its doors Dec. 9.
- [Reef Relief in Florida Keys: Skip the Straw!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/reef-relief-florida-keys-skip-straw/) - In the Florida Keys, where plastic waste in the ocean is especially visible, Reef Relief is spearheading the campaign to get businesses to go strawless by asking them to pledge to only serve straws on request. Here’s a list of participating businesses to date. Follow reefrelief.org/skip-the-straw for the latest:
- [No Straw, Please!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/no-straw-please/) - How did we decide we needed to use straws for our drinks, anyway? Jacob Briars, global brand ambassador for Bacardi, says the idea dates back to the early 19th century. “In the 1830s, ice became commercially available for the very first time. What started to happen was that extremely cold drinks came up against 19th century teeth, and that was not a marriage made in heaven,” he says. “But it’s now the 21st century, and dentistry has significantly improved. Now we think it’s time to take a stand and stop using plastic straws altogether.”
- [Jackson Hall: Healthy Eating in the Health District](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/jackson-hall-healthy-eating-health-district/) - It's always seemed counterintuitive that dining choices near hospitals are often among the least-healthy: fast food spots, quickie marts with grab-and-go sandwiches, coffee shops heavy on the pastries. In sharp contrast, the new Jackson Hall in Miami's Health District is just what the nutritionist ordered: a food court where there's no deep frying or use of partially hydrogenated oils, antibiotics, hormones, synthetic colorings and preservatives, artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup and other highly refined sweeteners.
- [Earth Day 2018](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/earth-day-2018/) - Earth Day is every day for those who care about our planet! But all during April, there are lots of ways to show support for protecting the environment and learn practical tips we can do to make a difference.
- [Sprouting Up in Little Haiti: Fullei Fresh Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sprouting-little-haiti-fullei-fresh-marketplace/) - Tiny, tasty sprouts – the nutrient-rich squiggles of broccoli, beets, alfalfa, green pea, radish or sunflower – to name a few – add crunch and flavor to salads, sandwiches, omelettes and juices. 
- [Such a Deal: Taste of Oakland Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/such-deal-taste-oakland-park/) - Oakland Park's growing culinary scene just gets bigger and better – new restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bistros and bars are making this district one of greater Fort Lauderdale's best dining and entertainment destinations.
- [A Journey through the New Exquisito Chocolates](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/journey-through-new-exquisito-chocolates/) - Update: Exquisito Chocolates is now open for business Thurs.-Fri. 11-6 and Sat. 11-7. When we last heard from Carolina Quijano about her new chocolate factory, she had just won first place in the Food Innovation Pitch Night last October after sharing her goals to expand her small bean-to-bar chocolate company into a storefront in Little Havana. She had been selling her chocolate and cocoa online, at events and to Miami-area businesses. Now, she had her eyes set on growing.
- [Green Gables Cafe Celebrates 10 Years of Serving Healthy Foods](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/green-gables-cafe-celebrates-10-years-serving-healthy-foods/) - For more than a decade, the family-owned Green Gables Cafe in Coral Gables has been nourishing the community with organic whole foods in their friendly neighborhood restaurant. They partner with local artisans and work with sustainable farmers to serve pastured, grass-fed, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free meats and dairy. Their commitment to sustainability extends to environmentally conscious practices like 100 percent compostable packaging, recycling and plastic bottle waste initiative. We talked with owner Ana Rabel about 10 years of serving fresh, healthy meals.
- [Celeb Chefs from Stiltsville Host Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celeb-chefs-stiltsville-host-orange-bowl-food-and-wine-celebration/) - Florida native Jeff McInnis and Australian Janine Booth of Stiltsville in Sunset Harbour are this year’s celebrity chefs for the annual Orange Bowl Food and Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue May 11 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.
- [Fresh from Tampa: Cuban Loaves at Palomilla Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fresh-tampa-cuban-loaves-palomilla-grill/) - Since 1915, La Segunda Central Bakery in Ybor City has been baking Cuban bread – crusty on the outside with a soft, fluffy interior. Every day, the fourth-generation family bakery produces 18,000 loaves, each with a strip of fresh palmetto frond across the top to hold in the moisture. Some of those loaves now make the 270-mile trip to Palomilla Grill in Flagami. For Emy Rodriguez of the family-owned Cuban restaurant, it’s worth getting La Segunda’s bread for their Cuban and Elena Ruz sandwiches.
- [Gables Foundation Awards Scholarships](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/gables-foundation-awards-scholarships/) - The Coral Gables Community Foundation recently awarded nearly $80,000 in college scholarships to 16 high school seniors, including two for culinary arts. Receiving the Culinary Arts Scholarships ($4,000each) were Norlan Rivas (Culinary Institute at Miami-Dade College) and Joe Matos (Culinary Institute of Miami-Dade College). The Foundation, their donors and the scholarship recipients celebrated at the annual Scholarship Reception hosted jointly with the City of Coral Gables at the Coral Gables Museum.
- [Stroll Along Avenues of Expression: Street Traditions in Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/stroll-along-avenues-expression-street-traditions-miami/) - At the new Avenues of Expression at HistoryMiami, experience the colors, smells, tastes and blur of Miami's collision of culture and movement. From cafecitos to food vendors, to parades and protests, this playful exhibition showcases street life that's unique to Miami and icons that may have grown invisible from familiarity – the home shrine, for example, or the stickers on a street sign. Presented by the museum’s South Florida Folklife Center with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts, Avenues of Expression runs through Jan. 13, 2019.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: How’s Your Neighborhood Grocery Store?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/tastes-tropics-how-s-your-neighborhood-grocery-store/) - Does your cashier greet you by name? Do you find local artisans represented? Or do you skip your grocery store visit altogether, use a delivery service and shop at the farmers market?
- [Eat Your Words! Edible Book Contest at Pinecrest Library](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-your-words-edible-book-contest-pinecrest-library/) - Every year, some of the Miami-Dade branch libraries host an Edible Book Contest where entrants create something delicious inspired by favorite books, authors, cover art or characters, including comics and manga. These entries are from the Pinecrest branch library. Images courtesy of Ellen Book.
- [Pizzapedia: Art Meets the Slice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/pizzapedia-art-meets-slice/) - Advisory: This story is about a book on the pizzas of New York, not South Florida. But Miami is often considered the Sixth Borough. And anyway, you might recognize a few New York outposts in South Florida that are featured in Pizzapedia: An Illustrated Guide to Everyone's Favorite Food by Dan Bransfield. Lucali, Paulie Gee, and pop-up Roberta's (which, sadly, has departed the Design District), along with lots of other pizza places, are mentioned in this delightful book.
- [Ms. Cheezious Mackin' Cheese Potato Chips Are Out!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ms-cheezious-mackin-cheese-potato-chips-are-out/) - Catch 'em while they're here! Mackin' Cheese potato chips – the chip collab between local grilled-cheese foodtruck and restaurant Ms. Cheezious and Wise Potato Chips – is officially out May 13. Ms. Cheezious was one of two chosen for their Food Truck Favorites limited-edition flavors, says Brian Mullins of Ms. Cheezious. They worked together until the buttery, cheesy chip flavor was just right.
- [Redland Farm Life School Project Gets Additional Dollars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/redland-farm-life-school-project-gets-additional-dollars/) - Homestead’s Redland Farm Life School project to turn the 1916 school into a culinary center for farmers and culinary incubator moved a step closer to reality as the Miami-Dade Commission unanimously approved $1.6 million in funds for interior renovation. Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, who proposed the legislation, says the dollars will fund water, electric and plumbing needed to move forward with plans for revamping the South Dade building. “We are creating a culinary incubator for our future chefs, a production facility for our small farmers looking to diversify, and a significant cultural space for our community.”
- [RAW Pop Up – The Moore Building](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/raw-pop-moore-building/) - Dive into new and ephemeral experiences where you can allow yourself to taste, touch, feel, listen and actively experience and influence art. RAW is a 3-day, 5-floor multi-sensory pop-up of art, music, and technology, redefining how art is experienced from May 11-13 at The Moore Building in partnership with the Miami Design District. RAW features site-specific installations that highlight the human senses. With 50+ participating artists and musicians, RAW's pop-up aims to challenge, engage and awaken through three days of events:
- [Foie Trois: Duck Duck Goose 3](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/foie-trois-duck-duck-goose-3/) - Wonderful winged dishes are on the menu at the third annual Duck Duck Goose Trois, a culinary festival by chef Jeremiah on Sunday, May 27 when South Florida’s top chefs prepare locally raised and pastured fowl in inventive new ways. “This year, expect a lot more champagne vibes," says chef Jeremiah. "But we’re turning the whole experience up a notch.”
- [Let the Deals Begin! Coral Gables Restaurant Week Begins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/let-deals-begin-coral-gables-restaurant-week-begins/) - When the weather heats up, so do the restaurant promotions in South Florida! And the first of the season, Coral Gables Restaurant Week – part of the city's first Culinary Month – is underway. Actually three weeks of dining bargains from June 4-24, the 11th annual promotion is extra-special this year now that Miracle Mile's pedestrian-friendly streetscape project is complete. The Gables' restaurant row, Giralda Plaza is closed to vehicles, making this one-block concentration of restaurants, cafes and bars the ideal spot for strolling and al fresco dining.
- [Welcome, Short, Sweet Lychee Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/welcome-short-sweet-lychee-season/) - Consider the lychee. When you bite into the ping-pong-ball sized fruit, its thin, leathery skin cracks to reveal a burst of sweet, fragrant juice. The translucent flesh, surrounding a large, shiny seed, is just tart enough and almost perfume-like. Some compare the lychee to a grape, but that doesn’t do justice to the lychee’s delicate freshness and juicy, not watery, quality.
- [Tastes of the Tropics: Mango Men](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tastes-tropics-mango-men/) - Known as the King of Fruits the world over, the mango (Mangifera indica) has been cultivated for thousands of years. Among the hundreds of varieties are fruits that are green, yellow, red, orange, and deep purple; flesh that is pale yellow, deep orange, fibrous, or silky smooth; and flavors that are sweet, tart, spicy or sour, sometimes tasting of coconut, lemon, orange or, well, mango.
- [Bringing the Kitchen to the Bar with Culinary Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/bringing-kitchen-bar-culinary-cocktails-0/) - There’s no better place in the world to talk about life, food and cocktails than one of the world’s culinary capitals of the world: Lima, Peru.
- [Bringing the Kitchen to the Bar with Culinary Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/bringing-kitchen-bar-culinary-cocktails/) - There’s no better place in the world to talk about life, food and cocktails than one of the world’s culinary capitals of the world: Lima, Peru.
- [Mother Earth Miami: Community Supported Herbalists](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mother-earth-miami-community-supported-herbalists/) - Katia Bechara and Gabi Serra have carved out a tender, nostalgic niche in South Florida’s young urban farming scene. As partners in Mother Earth Miami, they grow vegetables, herbs and edible flowers for the community and local chefs. They’ve also introduced a community-supported herbalist program for products made from local herbs, spices, fruits, flowers, roots and vegetables – syrups, salves, powders, teas and other items. “As part of our journey as farmers, our mission is to experiment, discover and expand our knowledge of native and tropical plants that have medicinal and nutritional properties,” they say.
- [Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine: Just Like Mom Made](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/krakatoa-indonesian-cuisine-just-mom-made/) - Abe Moiz didn’t set out to become a restaurateur. The native of Lombok, an Indonesian island east of Bali, was longing for foods from home. In July 2014, he and partner John Anthony (below, left) opened up Krakatoa at the Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood, serving traditional Indonesian dishes in a tranquil corner of the huge space. Moiz cooked from memory, working to recreate dishes like rendang sapi, slow-cooked spicy beef in savory sauce of coconut milk, garlic and kaffir lime. They picked up fresh produce from the market, brought in lime leaves from their home, and found Asian ingredients at Food Town in Davie.
- [Ghee Indian Kitchen: Masala Mania](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ghee-indian-kitchen-masala-mania/) - No other restaurant in South Florida reveres its spices so visibly as Ghee, chef Niven Patel’s Gujarati-influenced farm-to-table restaurant at downtown Dadeland. One entire wall is devoted to neatly labeled jars of spices, blends and pickles, all called into action daily.
- [No Name Chinese: Inspired](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/no-name-chinese-inspired/) - Unhappy with the state of Chinese food in Miami, a group of friends and business partners opened up this South Miami restaurant just off Sunset Drive. It’s not quite traditional – local produce figures prominently in the menu – but diners will find dim sum and roasted duck here, and preparations are rooted in the classics, say executive chef Pablo Zitzmann.
- [Rub Me the Right Way](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/rub-me-right-way/) - Spice rubs are easy ways to perk up neats and poultry, even vegetables. Freddy Kaufmann from Proper Sausages in Miami Shores shares the ingredients to their popular rubs: Steak Rub: Porcini, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepperWhat makes it special: Great savory flavor and really good for any meat.
- [Mondo Masala](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mondo-masala/) - Spice and herb blends are the distinctive flavors of countries, cultures, communities, families, home cooks and chefs. Their aromas can summon up comforting memories of family meals or awaken the palate with bold and inventive combinations.
- [Growing Spices and Herbs in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/growing-spices-and-herbs-south-florida/) - One of the best parts of living in subtropical South Florida is harvesting fresh foods year-round, and that includes spice trees, shrubs, vines and rhizomes. Common herbs like basil, sage, parsley, dill and rosemary thrive with basic care here. So do allspice, pepper vines, ginger and turmeric. Other plants, like vanilla orchids, coffee and cacao, grow well here, but harvesting and processing their pods and beans to arrive at a final edible product require serious time and commitment.
- [Mango Men Homestead Back in Action](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mango-men-homestead-back-action/) - Wlid mangos of Borneo! The exquisite Lemon Meringue! The enigmatic green Chao Savoy! Your opportunity to taste rare mangos curated by one of the world's top tropical fruit experts, Dr. Richard Campbell, kicks off this weekend as Mango Men Homestead opens their doors with the season's first crops. Campbell says they'll be selling custom boxes of early mangos, including Rosigold, Angie, Nam Doc Mai, Cambodiana, Manilita, Lemon Meringue, Vallenato, Nectar of Nepture and Ma Muang Paa.
- [Open That Can of Worms, Millipedes and Bugs!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/open-can-worms-millipedes-and-bugs/) - Don’t say ewww. These critters, along with bacteria and fungi, are the keys to healthy soil, says Zarron Brown, aka the Worm Whisperer. “They’re part of putting life back in the soil,” Brown says.
- [Meet Our Artist: Serge Toussaint](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-serge-toussaint/) - Little Haiti artist and muralist Serge Toussaint painted our cover based on a popular dish – whole fish at Miami's Chef Creole. You can spot his food and drink paintings throughout Miami (drive down NW 7th Ave. to look for his colorful renderings of soda cans and fish on bodegas, and see the fruits and vegetables on the Miami Produce Center on NW 12th Ave.). His portraits and street murals throughout Little Haiti, Wynwood and beyond, all signed with a distinctive $ERGE. Toussaint is an arts superstar in his own right, gaining fame in 2008 for his murals of political figures.
- [The Yumbrella, First Food Hall in Miami? It’s Coming Back](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/yumbrella-first-food-hall-miami-it-s-coming-back/) - Food halls – large spaces with various food stations and a common dining area – are the new food courts. These include 1-800-LUCKY in Wynwood, Jackson Hall in Miami, St. Roch in the Design District, La Centrale and Casa Tua Cucina in Brickell, plus more in the works.
- [Local 101](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/local-101/) - At your supermarket, those little labels on pumpkins and other produce tells you where it comes from. But most farmers market managers don’t require their vendors to display the names of the farms they’re buying from. Even seasoned shoppers are sometimes duped into buying what they thought was local produce from vendors who sell a combination of local and imported fruits and vegetables. Here are some ways you can support South Florida farms and farmers: Know what’s local and in season. These are some of the tropical fruits and vegetables that grow in South Florida in the summer:
- [Say Hello to a New Mango Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/say-hello-new-mango-festival/) - It's a little late in the season for a mango festival, but no matter, says chef Allen Susser: "We're nuts about mangos." He's part of the team behind the inaugural South Beach Mango Festival Sun., Aug. 5 at Lummus Park from 11am-7pm. The event includes live music, kids' activities, a bakeoff, chef demos and mangos, plus jackfruit, dragon fruit, longan and avocado.
- [17th Year of Miami Spice Features 200+ Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/17th-year-miami-spice-features-200-restaurants/) - In August and September, diners can once again savor Greater Miami and the Beaches’ diverse dining scene at special prices for the Miami Spice Restaurant Program. Fine-dining restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe Miami Spice menus at $23 per person for lunch and brunch, and $39 for dinner.
- [Farm-to-Table Redland Tour and Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/farm-table-redland-tour-and-recipes/) - As South Florida's summer fruit season reaches its delicious crescendo, it's time to make our bounty last year round. Learn about making preserves, liqueurs and other treats from local fruits, spices and herbs and take a tour of the incomparable Fruit and Spice Park led by horticulturist Louise King and other growers this Saturday, July 14 from 10am-noon.
- [Taste of the Tropics: Weird Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/taste-tropics-weird-fruits/) - Deep in South Florida’s agricultural district in Homestead and the Redland, on the way to the southern entrance of Everglades National Park, you can’t miss the big fruit stand called Robert Is Here. Pull in and treat yourself to a key lime milkshake, local honey, maybe some guanabana, and a chat with Robert Moehling, who is behind the counter nearly every day, talking about tropical fruits.
- [Three: The Fervor of Flavor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/three-fervor-flavor/) - At Norman Van Aken’s new Three at Wynwood Arcade, a contemporary, polished space in the midst of this frenetic artsy district, his New World cuisine embraces Florida’s cultural diversity, foods and food history, quite literally. After all, Van Aken points out, spices were driving global exploration.
- [Holy Lamb Organics new at SEB Mattress](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/holy-lamb-organics-new-seb-mattress/) - Coconut Grove's SEB Mattress is a favorite with customers, who give the family-owned business five-star reviews on Yelp and Google for their personalized service, top quality organic mattresses made without toxic chemicals, and cotton bedding. “We care about what we put inside our bodies. But what about the outside?” asks Sebastian Jimenez of SEB Mattress. To answer that question, SEB – Sleep Even Better – carries certified organic mattresses and bedding made with cotton, wool and latex to provide a nontoxic, healthy sleep environment without harmful chemicals or potential allergens.
- [Stock Up on Fruit Trees, More at Broward Rare Fruit Sale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/stock-fruit-trees-more-broward-rare-fruit-sale/) - One year ago, Hurricane Irma swept through South Florida and took down thousands of trees, including beloved backyard fruit trees. It's time to replenish! The Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County is hosting its semiannual plant sale Oct. 20-21, your opportunity to pick out rare tropical fruit trees, nut trees, herbs and vegetable starts. Best of all, their members can help you select the right cultivar and give you advice on where to plant and how to care for your new plants.
- [GrowFest! Returns with Chef Competitions, All-Local Celebration](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/growfest-returns-chef-competitions-all-local-celebration/) - Celebrate all things growing in South Florida at the annual GrowFest at Fruit and Spice Park Oct. 13-14. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever, says event founder Margie Pikarsky of Bee Heaven Farm.
- [Summer Cocktails, Fresh from the Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/summer-cocktails-fresh-farm/) - With summer months upon us, we expect plenty of humidity and lots of rain, and cool summer cocktails made by some of the best bars in South Florida.
- [Jackson Hall Closes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/jackson-hall-closes/) - Miami’s first wellness-based food hall, Jackson Hall, announced it closed its doors today, nearly six months after opening in the Miami Health District. “As a grassroots small business competing with heavily subsidized food offerings in the area, we learned through experience that our business model is not viable given the context and timing,” said partners Della Heiman and Ken Lyon in a social media post. “While this is a deeply disappointing day, we remain fully committed to serving the greater Miami community through transformative programming, culinary, cultural and wellness experiences.”
- [More Dining Deals! Plant-based Restaurant Week Debuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/more-dining-deals-plant-based-restaurant-week-debuts/) - South Florida's restaurant promotion season has been extended, thanks to the new Seed Food and Wine Plant-based Restaurant Week (actually two) Oct. 1-15. Plant-based restaurants in greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale are offering fixed-price lunch and dinner menus, from $18 lunch to $26 dinner for fast-casual, and $22 lunch and $36 dinner for fine dining.
- [Shop Sustainably at New Verde](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-sustainably-new-verde/) - Bringing your own shopping bag to the grocery store and eliminating plastic straws are two ways to cut back on disposable plastics. But there are lots more plastic products that are single-use – jugs of dishwashing soap, containers of cooking oil, plastic wrap. Verde is in business to help you cut back on all that waste by providing household goods and foods in containers you can refill, reuse and recycle.
- [First Homegrown Miami Festival: It's Super Local](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/first-homegrown-miami-festival-its-super-local/) - Debuting Sept. 23rd: Homegrown Miami Bites, Brews and Bands, Miami’s first-ever festival featuring local eats, craft brews, music and art; and supporting the local movement in the 305. The event at Watsco Center at the University of Miami is family-friendly, indoors, on a Sunday before South Florida's busy event season kicks in – all reasons to make this a must-do, says organizer Denise Galvez.
- [10 Years of Burger Beast](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/10-years-burger-beast/) - The sheen is barely off the flan from last weekend’s Flantastic and Croquetapalooza but Sef Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast, has more fun planned to celebrate the Decade of the Beast celebration all September. Burger Beast Munchies Starting Sept. 1 from 9pm-3am, the Burger Beast Munchies menu kicks off for residents of parts of Hialeah and Miami Springs via Uber Eats. They can order his private-blend burger made by Sunshine Provisions with special Beast sauce, wieners, chips and snacks, frozen candy bars and sugar cane sodas in glass bottles. 
- [New: Dolphin Spice Deals for September](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-dolphin-spice-deals-september/) - For the first time in its 17-year history, Dolphin Mall is debuting Dolphin Spice, featuring special lunch and dinner tasting menus at discounted prices during the month of September. “Miami has an incredible international food scene and Dolphin Spice is a month-long celebration of all that makes our unique culinary experience so special,” says marketing and sponsorship director Madelyn Bello Calvar.
- [Magazine Cover Gallery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/magazine-cover-gallery/) - +Click on any cover to launch the slideshow 2017
- [Profiles: South Florida Chefs at Work](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/profiles-south-florida-chefs-work/) - Kitchen to Farm: Chantelle Sookram
- [Working Women](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/working-women/) - In the male-dominated restaurant ownership, there is an oasis of female entrepreneurship. Within a half-mile or so, in Miami’s MiMo District, are five women-owned restaurants, says Ani Meinhold, who, with Cesar Zapata, owns Phuc Yea and the new Madame Phuong lounge. There’s Loba (Jessica Sanchez), BarMeli (Liza Meli), Mina Mediterranean (Yasmine Kotb), Ms. Cheezious (Fatima Mullins), and the Vagabond (Avra Jain, who also develops multiple properties in South Florida).
- [Coming in 2019: The Doral Yard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/coming-2019-doral-yard/) - It's Westward Ho for the founders of The Wynwood Yard – they're opening The Doral Yard in Doral next spring.
- [Meet Our Artist: Sara Averbook Kaplan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-sara-averbook-kaplan/) - We met artist Sara Averbook Kaplan during O, Miami’s Poetry in Pajamas at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden earlier in the year. It was a delightful event hosted by her sons, Sam, 9, and Simon, 6. The two started reciting poetry in their pajamas from the bottom bunk of their North Bay Village bunk bed and Kaplan shared the videos on social media. The Poetry in Pajamasmission continues, empowering kids' voices and ideas through writing, reading, and understanding poetry.
- [It's for Everyone! Seed Food and Wine Festival, Year 5](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/its-everyone-seed-food-and-wine-festival-year-5/) - In only a few short years, SEED Food & Wine Week has evolved from a home-grown celebration of plant-based food and drink to one of 2018’s top five best wine and food festivals in the country, according to USA TODAY. In 2018, founders Alison Burgos and Michelle Gaber expanded their vision by offering a Plant-Based Restaurant Week in Oct., with more than 25 participating restaurants from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties offering prix-fixe meals to whet appetites for the main event.
- [Growing Better Pumpkins and Calabaza in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/growing-better-pumpkins-and-calabaza-south-florida/) - Are they colorful? Tasty? Easy to grow? Researchers in South Florida want to know. Under the sweltering summer sun in the Redland, a small group gathered in a tent in the fields to taste 17 different types of pumpkin and calabaza and record their opinions. The field day was held at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, where plant scientists serve the Florida’s agricultural industry, looking for solutions in tropical fruit crop biotechnology, environmental stress, agroecology and other areas. One of their tasks is evaluating different plants for growers and, ultimately, consumers.
- [Local and Delicious: GrowFest Chef Competition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/local-and-delicious-growfest-chef-competition/) - How do you cook all-local in South Florida when typical produce – tomatoes, eggplant, greens, even onions – is still weeks away from harvest? That was the challenge for amateur and pro chefs this weekend at the annual GrowFest at Redland Fruit and Spice Park, where cooks had one hour to come up with a delicious dish using a mystery box of ingredients harvested from local farms.
- [New Dinner Series Showcase Farm-to-Table (the Real Deal), Local Chefs, Causes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-dinner-series-showcase-farm-table-real-deal-local-chefs-causes/) - As South Florida’s season approaches, look for new dinner series featuring top chefs cooking at stunning destinations. Tickets make a thoughtful holiday gift, too. Taste of Redland Locavore Experience
- [Homestead Main Street](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/homestead-main-street/) - On the National Register of Historic Places, this charming city hosts annual events including Fiesta USA (Sept.), Main Street Car & Cycle Show (April) and Eco Fair (Feb). Find out what's happening at their website. INSIDER TIP: In the winter, catch free trolleys to Biscayne and Everglades National Parks. 
- [Say Cheese! Better Yet, Learn to Make It](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/say-cheese-better-yet-learn-make-it/) - Victoria Barnes says she and her husband were "city slickers" when they bought their property in the South Florida's Redland in 2011. But then she fell in love with a couple of goats on the property – and before long, she was milking her and using that milk to make goat cheese, butter and yogurt for her family. "I really got into cheesemaking," she says, buying the cultures from a cheesemaker in Wisconsin and turning her fresh goat milk into gouda, hard cheeses and even creations like Drunken Goat chese, soaked in petite sirah wine.
- [Know Your Bananas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/know-your-bananas/) - Native to Southeast Asia, bananas and plantains have been cultivated for thousands of years. Most banana cultivars are hybrids of Musa acuminata and M. balbisiana. The banana is not a tree, but an herb, with a trunk-like pseudostem, made of tightly overlapping leaves. Its underground rhizome (corm), has fibrous roots underneath. The flowering stalk contains the fruit, technically a berry. Multiple “hands” of 10-20 bananas grow upward, making up a raceme, and ripen from the top down. Bananas are monocarpic – they flower once, then die. Meanwhile, shoots called “suckers” emerge from the parent plant to form a new plant.
- [Your Local Holiday Gift Guide 2018](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/your-local-holiday-gift-guide-2018/) - It’s easy to support local businesses! Visit South Florida farmers markets, independent retailers and their online businesses. Here are some good local gift ideas for all price ranges. Some of them are our advertisers; others are artisans we’ve written about; and still others are products or services we’re familiar with. Whatever you choose, your recipients will appreciate your thoughtfulness, and so will these community vendors.
- [Sweet Pastry Chefs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/sweet-pastry-chefs/) - In South Florida, the realm of creative sweets belongs to many talented young women. Some were inspired by mentor Hedy Goldsmith, who became one of Miami's beloved pastry chefs when she brought her reinvented comfort food classics to Michael's Genuine before leaving for Los Angeles. She's returning to South Florida and the 50 Eggs group. These are among some of the best pastry chefs in town.
- [My Miami Story: Women in the Biz](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/my-miami-story-women-biz/) - How to attract women to the restaurant business in South Florida, keep them there and allow them to thrive? It’s the complicated topic we chose to explore in “Where My Ladies At?” in our fall issue. We invited some of the women we interviewed to join a My Miami Story conversation on Oct. 23, hosted by Camila Ramos at All Day Miami in downtown Miami.
- [Abuela Mami Coffee A Shot of Local Sabor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/abuela-mami-coffee-shot-local-sabor/) - In the ever-expanding world of craft coffee culture, there’s a new player in South Florida that reflects both the visual nostalgia of mid-century Miami and the flavors we embrace in powerful, dark cafecitos that fuel home and the workplace.
- [Culinary Superstars at Miami Book Fair 2018](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/culinary-superstars-miami-book-fair-2018/) - Look who’s coming to the Book Fair this year! This year’s event takes place Nov. 11-18; the Street Fair is Nov. 16-18.The Healthier Plate Sat., Nov. 17 • 10:30am Room 8303 (Building 8, 3rd floor) 300 NE 2 Ave, Miami
- [Here to Help: Supporting Women](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/here-help-supporting-women/) - Looking for culinary scholarships? Info about funding your food startup? Or maybe you’re searching for a women’s chef jackets that fits. These groups offer a range of resources for women in the culinary fields, globally and locally:
- [Farm-to-Table Fare at Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/farm-table-fare-essensia-palms-hotel-spa/) - Under new chef de cuisine Ilde Ferrer, Essensia’s “inspired by nature” culinary approach is revealed in new menus that reflect his love of local farms and Miami flavors. “I believe the most flavorful cuisine is simply made by acquiring the best local ingredients and by letting nature speak through culinary artistry,” says Ferrer, most recently chef de cuisine at Ortanique in Coral Gables. The Venezuelan-born chef, who has lived in Miami since 2005, brings a wealth of experience from his work Miami restaurants, including The Forge, the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, the Fontainebleau Resort and The Setai.
- [Hot Buttered History](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/hot-buttered-history/) - People seem to be reaching for the popcorn more than ever these days – but they’ve actually been snacking on this treat for a long time, according to the Popcorn Board. The oldest ears of popcorn, discovered in the Bat Cave of New Mexico, were estimated to be about 4,000 years old. Popcorn was part of Aztec Indian ceremonies during the 16th century. In the 1800s, Americans ate ground popcorn with milk as a breakfast cereal. Kettle corn, the sweet-and-salty snack, first made its appearance at county fairs. In the 1890s, mass consumption of popcorn exploded when a Chicago entrepreneur built the first popcorn-popping machine.
- [Taste of the Garden: Enchanted Evening in Miami Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/taste-garden-enchanted-evening-miami-beach/) - Savor, sip and support the garden! Spend a delightful evening strolling through Miami Beach's tropical oasis as you sup cocktails, wines and brews; mingle with to chefs; bid on the culinary-inspired silent auction. Round out the evening with great music staged under the big tent. The 14th annual Taste of the Garden is Jan. 31 from 6:30-9:30. Tickets range from $85-125. Buy online here.
- [Goya Offers Culinary Arts, Food Science Scholarships](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/goya-offers-culinary-arts-food-science-scholarships/) - Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, will offer four $20,000 Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships, granted annually, to four students nationwide entering their freshman year of college with an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or a food science. Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution. Scholarships are in the amount of $5,000 awarded per academic year starting in fall 2019 and are renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains eligible to receive funding, totaling $20,000.
- [Redland Community Farm and Market at Verde](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/redland-community-farm-and-market-verde/) - Buy fresh, locally grown produce – much of it from their organic farm – plus art and artisan wares made from area vendors, including honey, soap and neem products, baked goods and kombucha brewed on-site from Redland tropical fruits, and take a break at their cafe. INSIDER TIP: Check their website for their monthly Friday night market and social, with artists, food and music.
- [Schnebly Redland’s Winery 
& Brewery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/schnebly-redland-s-winery-brewery/) - Every June, Schnebly hosts a Lychee Summer Celebration at the winery, showcasing their lychee wine, special-release beers from Miami Brewing Company and lychee-inspired cuisine on site, plus artisans, crafts and classic cars. INSIDER TIP: Even if you miss the brief lychee season, you can try lychee wine year-round from Schnebly’s. Their award-winning wine is sweet and full-bodied, with Gewürztraminer characteristics and Riesling notes. Visit their website here.
- [Redland Fruit and Spice Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/redland-fruit-and-spice-park/) - Jackfruit is among the 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and nuts found at this 37-acre park in the Redland in South Dade. You can tour this unique park, taste seasonal fruits in the gift shop, and discover more at the park’s annual events, including the Redland Heritage Festival (December), the Asian Culture Festival (March), the Redland Blues & Barbecue Festival (April), the Redland Summer Fruit Festival (June), GrowFest (October) and the Seafood Fest (November).
- [Robert Is Here](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/robert-here/) - Since 1959, this family-owned and operated fruit stand has become a destination for locals and visitors alike. On the way to the southernmost entrance to Everglades National Park, Robert Is Here sells rare and exotic fruits and vegetables, most grown on South Florida farms, plus local honey, hot sauces, breads, preserves and food gifts, and housemade guacamole. There’s an animal farm, play area, picnic tables and live music on weekends and holidays. They also ship tropical fruits.
- [Patch of Heaven Sanctuary](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/patch-heaven-sanctuary/) - This exquisite property encompasses native and exotic flora and fauna, historic buildings, splendid sculptures and serene water gardens. Originally owned by the pioneer Matheson family, this sanctuary now includes a massive koi pond, Buddha garden, fragrant flowering trees, Balinese sculptures and Friesian horses. A huge bat house is in the works. Visitors can tour the property or book it for unforgettable weddings and special events. INSIDER TIP: Patch of Heaven hosts special brunch events, yoga classes, tours and more. Visit Patch of Heaven.
- [Taste of Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/taste-redland/) - Experience the Redland through its fruits and vegetables and at special dinners. This new initiative has launched a produce delivery service, bringing local fruits and vegetables to Florida homes via free next-day delivery. The Taste of Redland Dinner Series features top chefs at venues throughout the region, showcasing seasonal produce from local farms in their menus. INSIDER TIP: Get the scoop on their dinner series – sign up at info@tasteofredland.com. or visit tasteofredland.com.
- [Historic Redland 
Tropical Trail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/historic-redland-tropical-trail/) - Make it a day trip – or longer! For plant lovers, RF Orchids offers garden tours showcasing spectacular orchids year-round. At Miami Tropical Bonsai, discover the Japanese art of growing ornamental dwarf trees. Wildlife fans can see alligators, snakes and other critters and take an airboat ride through the river of grass at Everglades Alligator Farm.
- [Feeding Our Community in Many Ways](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/feeding-our-community-many-ways/) - Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and edible South Florida hosted the fourth annual Dinner for Farmers, a progressive dinner honoring local farmers and the work they do to feed the community, in the historic Vizcaya Village Jan. 22. Every year, in the spirit of Vizcaya's agricultural origins, the event brings together farmers and agricultural organizations that support the farms and the grow-your-own movement for dinner using produce donated by local farms. Previously, local farmers received awards determined by a panel of judges honoring their efforts in building community, tech innovations and other criteria.
- [Homestead Hospital’s Grow2Heal: Healing by Teaching](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/homestead-hospital-s-grow2heal-healing-teaching/) - At the recent Seed Food and Wine Festival’s Market Day, festival-goers who tasted Baptist Health chefs’ plant-forward dishes responded in surprise: “This is hospital food?” The South Florida healthcare system is incorporating healthy choices in their meals as well as fresh produce grown at their Grow2Heal organic farm, which ends up on the plate for patients, the cafeteria and staff and for community events.
- [The Fruitful Field: Feeding and Teaching a Neighborhood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fruitful-field-feeding-and-teaching-neighborhood/) - Behind a wall that keeps down the sounds of I-95 to a tolerable level is a seven-acre tract of land next to the Parkway United Methodist Church in Pompano Beach’s Tedder neighborhood. It’s a lush tropical patchwork that includes vegetable beds, fruit trees and natives, a community garden and an area to prepare CSA baskets.
- [Green Thumbs for Healthy Bodies: Food Yards](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/green-thumbs-healthy-bodies-food-yards/) - In a residential neighborhood a few blocks from Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood, a group of volunteers show up at a house where the front yard is landscaped with rows of peppers, broccoli, lemongrass and zinnias. Armed with bags of mulch, the volunteers get a briefing on the task at hand from Jazmin Locke-Rodriguez and Danielle Ramos of Green Thumbs for Healthy Bodies. Then they get to work weeding and mulching the first of three homes where edible gardens have been planted by the nonprofit.
- [Box Greens: Inside Jobs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/box-greens-inside-jobs/) - Hydroponic farming – soil-less, water-based indoor gardening that uses LED lighting and an irrigation system that delivers nutrients directly to plants – can mean high yields of produce on a small amount of real estate. It uses less water than traditional agriculture and its environmental impact is reduced since everything is grown locally. 
- [Hammock Greens: 
Let Tech Tend the Crops](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hammock-greens-let-tech-tend-crops/) - Now the second largest owner of freight farm containers in the country, Hammock Greens has six containers all growing food throughout South Florida – three at their Davie nursery, one on the Beach, one at Lotus House in Overtown and another in Wynwood. They’re supplying produce to chefs James Versfelt at the BBT Center and Brian Nasajon at Beaker and Gray and Mason Eatery, to name a few. Since launching a few months ago, partner and chef Aaron Dreilinger says they’re exceeding all their expectations – and he expects container farming to grow because of tech advances, in particular the LED technology used as the light source.
- [Redland Community Farm and Market
: Giving Veterans Farm Jobs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/redland-community-farm-and-market-giving-veterans-farm-jobs/) - When he was in the military, Wayne Maglich says he was used to digging, but otherwise “didn’t know anything about farming.” Today, the once-homeless veteran is a star employee at the Redland Community Farm and Market at Verde Gardens, an organic farm in Homestead that’s now being run by Redland Ahead, a nonprofit company that supports training veterans and members of underserved populations for careers in farming.
- [Cerasee Farm: 
Horticultural Therapy in the Inner City](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/cerasee-farm-horticultural-therapy-inner-city/) - “I think everything can be rehabilitated,” says Anita Franchetti, manager of Cerasee Farm, a food oasis in Liberty City at NW 54th St. and 17th Avenue.
- [I Love Onions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/i-love-onions/) - “It’s hard to imagine civilization without onions,” Julia Child is said to have remarked – and they are indeed part of ancient civilizations, likely originating in central Asia or the Mideast, and cultivated for at least 5,000 years. These flavorful members of the genus Allium, along with their close relatives leeks and shallots, are essential to so many cuisines. Florida is not one of the largest onion-producing states – in volume, Georgia tops the list, followed by Idaho and Eastern Oregon, Washington and California. But in the winter and spring, you’ll find lots of local onions in South Florida farmers markets.
- [Celebrating Women Coffee Farmers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/celebrating-women-coffee-farmers/) - Each spring, California-based Peet's Coffee celebrates its anniversary by crafting a coffee that gives back to a community at origin. This year's Anniversary Blend, packaged in a distinctive purple bag, specifically highlights and supports women coffee farmers. With every cup of Anniversary Blend, consumers help support Women’s Entrepreneurship in Huila, Colombia, says Doug Welsh, vice president, coffee, at Peet's. "From business skills to income diversification, supporting the women of Coocentral cooperative means supporting the entire region," he says.
- [Growing Hemp in Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/growing-hemp-florida/) - Industrial hemp – the Cannabis sativa plant used in topical oils (CBD) and for fiber and grain crops – could be the newest crop for Florida farmers, according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Researchers now have approval to develop hemp management and cropping systems. This includes identifying hemp varieties that can withstand environmental, ecological and economic threats, and studying the risk of any hemp plants becoming invasive threats to the environment.
- [Tigeorges Kafe: What Haiti Tastes Like](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tigeorges-kafe-what-haiti-tastes/) - Note: Tigeorges Kafe closed during the pandemic. Although he’s spent most of his 65 years living outside of Haiti, George Laguerre hasn’t forgotten the flavors of his Caribbean homeland. He’s been sharing them across the U.S. and is now in Miami. Lanky and easy-going, Laguerre tends to customers in Tigeorges Kafe in the southwest corner of Little Haiti’s Caribbean Marketplace, a cheerful hub for vendors, artists, musicians and the community at large. On Saturdays – market days – and during special events, the colorful building is alive with music, art and food.
- [Bachour's Restaurant and Bakery Debuts in Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/bachours-restaurant-and-bakery-debuts-coral-gables/) - It took a little longer than expected, but internationally renowned pastry chef Antonio Bachour’s flagship bakery and restaurant in Coral Gables is open for business. Combining industrial chic decor with soft white-brick walls and seafoam trim, the 5,000-sq-ft space showcases Bachour’s stunning pastries and baked goods in sleek cases amid a huge glassed-in kitchen and future training area for professional and amateur chefs. In the rear, the kitchen turns out dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch: fresh salads, savory tartines, soup and more substantial entrees.
- [Fort Lauderdale Launches a Food and Wine Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fort-lauderdale-launches-food-and-wine-festival/) - Greater Fort Lauderdale has food festival fever! The first-ever Greater Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival launches Mar. 20-24, showcasing local restaurants, craft spirit brands, wineries and breweries at a series of events. Event founder Kate Reed says they wanted to highlight Broward’s renowned and emerging chefs and restaurateurs to show there’s more than just beautiful beaches. “We are excited to have so many local businesses involved in our inaugural event.”
- [Where the Women Are: South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-women-are-south-beach-wine-and-food-festival-2019/) - Many food and drink events in South Florida look like a guys’ club. Not South Beach Wine and Food Festival, returning for its 18th annual edition Feb. 20-24. “I didn’t have to look hard to find female chefs,” says Festival founder and director Lee Brian Schrager. “It was a men’s field. Now, not so much.”
- [Fullei Fresh: An Indoor Family Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fullei-fresh-indoor-family-farm/) - When your crop is sprouts, your farm looks more a lab, with some areas that are in the dark and others illuminated by dazzling LED lights. Welcome to Fullei Fresh in Little Haiti, a large white warehouse where wheat grass and sprouts from seeds of mung beans, soy, alfalfa, broccoli, beets, sunflowers and other plants are grown hydroponically indoors.
- [FIBEGA International Gastronomy and Tourism Fair Comes to S. Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fibega-international-gastronomy-and-tourism-fair-comes-s-florida/) - FIBEGA Miami 2019 makes its U.S. debut at the Miami Beach Convention Center May 10-12, showcasing a lineup of renowned speakers and exhibitors that include destinations, hoteliers, restaurateurs and producers. The three-day event highlights gastronomy tourism experiences around the world, drawing professionals and culinary travelers in search of the latest trends in gastronomy tourism.
- [What's Happening for Earth Day?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/whats-happening-earth-day/) - Miami Beach Botanical Garden Earth Day Celebration Thurs., April 18 5:30-10pm Family-friendly fun starting at 5:30. Highlights include: • Sundown yoga and meditation • Environmental marketplace • Native plant giveaway to first 100 people • Items from sustainably minded makers • Artist Deryn Cowdy’s Gilden Gardens art exhibit • Salt of the Earth documentary at 8pm
- [No More Plastic Bottles at Palmer Trinity School](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/no-more-plastic-bottles-palmer-trinity-school/) - A year ago, Palmer Trinity School alumna Caitlin Pomerance Waks, co-founder of Debris Free Oceans, spoke at the school about the harmful impact of marine debris on our oceans. Today, the school became one of the first to phase out single-use plastic bottles. “The presentation given on marine plastic pollution brought this issue to the forefront of our school’s community awareness,” says science teacher and director of environmental stewardship Dr. Leopoldo Llinas. The school’s new policy, established in February 2019, pledges that no PTS money will go toward the purchasing of water in single-use plastic bottles.
- [From the Mignonette Team: Vinaigrette Sub Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mignonette-team-vinaigrette-sub-shop/) - From the folks who brought Miami the elevated comfort food of Blue Collar and the fancy seafood at Mignonette comes Vinaigrette Sub Shop at the really fancy Alfred I. DuPont Building in downtown Miami.
- [Miami Marlins Love Local Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/miami-marlins-love-local-food/) - As the 2019 baseball season approaches, the Miami Marlins have added local food players to their roster at the stadium, including longtime favorites Miami’s Best Pizza, Peruvian/Japanese SuViche, Argentinean bistro Novecento and homegrown burger chain PINCHO plus two concepts from superstar chef Jose Andres’ ThinkFoodGroup: Butterfly Tacos y Tortas and La Pepa. 
- [Baguette Battle Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/baguette-battle-miami/) - South Florida’s top bakers and pastry makers will gather to present their best baguettes and artisan-crafted breads in front of a panel of judges Sun., Mar. 17 from noon-3pm. Contestants include James Beard semi-finalist Madruga Bakery, Casa Tua Cucina, Buon Pane Italiano and Les Délices de France. Judges are Clark Bowen, executive chef of Boulud Sud; Michael
- [Stay Gold! Poetry in Pajamas! O, Miami Poetry Festival 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/stay-gold-poetry-pajamas-o-miami-poetry-festival-2019/) - Fruit stickers! Pastelito wrappers! In a papaya field! Discover poems in the most unexpected places all month as part of the O, Miami Poetry Festival. Here are some of this year’s food and drink-themed projects. For full details, visit omiami.org.
- [Celebrate Miami Open with Citi Taste of Tennis](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/celebrate-miami-open-citi-taste-tennis/) - High season means big events in South Florida, including the Miami Open, held Mar. 18-31 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens instead of its longtime venue on Key Biscayne. Celebrate this tennis classic with signature cuisine from leading chefs, plus appearance by top tennis stars! This year’s event is held at the SLS Brickell on Mar. 18, featuring a stellar lineup of chefs, including:
- [Use Food As Medicine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/use-food-medicine/) - Ready for a healthier diet that's packed with more plants? Sign up for Baptist Health’s special half-day wellness event featuring best-selling authors Dr. Michael Greger (How Not to Die) and Marco Borges (The Greenprint and The 22 Days Revolution), health screenings, a plant-based community expo and a plant-based lunch, too. The event is Thur., May 30.
- [Colorful Crook & Marker Spiked Beverages Debut](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/colorful-crook-marker-spiked-beverages-debut/) - Joining the list of new alcoholic beverages is Crook & Marker's line of zero-sugar beverages made with organic alcohol and sweetened from natural sources. They're made with a proprietary organic alcohol known as BaseBrew, brewed from ancient grains like quinoa, millet and amaranth, and cassava root. The gluten-free drink is also non-GMO, with less than 1g of net carbs, 80 calories per can, and 4% ABV. "I see millennial consumers reject sugar and calories, but still demand great flavor and enjoyment," says Ben Weiss, who previously created Bai Antioxidant Beverages.
- [New Neighborhood Bars to Try in 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/new-neighborhood-bars-try-2019/) - We made our way through South Florida, finding award-winning chefs and bartenders who are evolving the culinary landscape through creative cocktails, chef-driven cuisine and plenty of local ingredients.
- [Thoughtful Local Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/thoughtful-local-last-minute-mother-s-day-ideas/) - OK, it’s been a busy week for everyone – us too. Here’s a quick-and-local roundup of gift ideas for all budgets. If your mom isn’t around, surprise an aunt, a neighbor, a dear friend with a local gift. Some of these are advertisers, others are from people or products we’ve written about, and others are cool things we’ve discovered along the way.
- [Bid Farewell to Wynwood Yard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/bid-farewell-wynwood-yard/) - It's one final weekend at The Yard before they move to Downtown Doral in late 2019. YardFest kicks off Fri., May 3, three days filled with local live music and DJs, wellness sessions, family activities, sustainability programming and food. “Join us on this final weekend as we celebrate the entrepreneurs, artists, creatives and supporters who have helped make The Wynwood Yard a hub of community, entrepreneurship, and culture,” says founder Della Heiman.
- [Read, Eat, Love: Cookbook Book Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/read-eat-love-cookbook-book-club/) - Updated: Upcoming cookbook themes have been added at the bottom of the story. Good cookbooks inspire good cooking and even better eating. For Ellen Book, branch manager at the Pinecrest Branch Library, her debut book club about cookbooks accompanied by potluck dishes turned out to be a real party. “By the second hour, about 60 people were indulging in a range of dishes from four types of gazpacho to citrus salads to ceviches and fish to mango bread, rum cake and key lime pies,” she says.
- [All About the Burger + Pin Pan Pun + Miami Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/all-about-burger-pin-pan-pun-miami-cocktails/) - It’s All About the Burger, Baby Westchester’s own blogger/food truck organizer/event planner/museum founder can add “book author” to the list. Sef Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast, has written All About the Burger, A History of America’s Favorite Sandwich, 256 pages tracing the beginnings of the burger chains in the U.S. to today, with images and entertaining sidebars and recipes. We talked with Sef about his book (full disclosure: we were lucky enough to look at his book-in-progress and move around a few commas here and there). 
- [Fourth of July 2019 Celebrations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fourth-july-2019-celebrations/) - Happy Independence Day! Here’s a roundup of some of the fun activities going on throughout South Florida:
- [Fruits for Father's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fruits-fathers-day/) - A box of carefully selected mangos, some juicy lychees, a mango tree – now, these are gifts that will be treasured! This weekend, you can shop for fruits and trees. Here's what's going on: SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Tropical Fruit Festival at Truman Annex, Key West Fruit trees, cooking demos, cocktails, kids' activities from 9am-1pm at Truman Annex. Details here.
- [Coral Gables Community Foundation Awards Culinary Scholarships](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/coral-gables-community-foundation-awards-culinary-scholarships/) - Three culinary arts students were among recipients of scholarships presented by the Coral Gables Community Foundation. The two-year scholarships were given to graduating seniors from Coral Gables High School who have shown an interest in the culinary arts during high school and plan to enroll in either culinary arts and/or hospitality in college: • Fredrica Fountain (Miami Dade College Culinary School) • Jailen Idiaquez (Miami Dade College Culinary School)
- [Meet Our Artist: Brian Reedy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-brian-reedy/) - Brian Reedy is a Miami-based artist specializing in block printing, and his work has been featured in nationwide galleries and museums as well as several international art fairs. His prints can be found online.
- [“Are You Competitive?” – Rivera on Spring Baking Championship](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/are-you-competitive-rivera-spring-baking-championship/) - For someone who “wasn’t sure if she was ready” to be on a national television show, Miami pastry chef Karina Rivera proved she was up to the task. Rivera, 31, was one of three finalists on the recent Food Network Spring Baking Championship. And while she wasn’t the top $25K prizewinner, she says the competition was “a good opportunity to show what you can achieve by being yourself.”
- [Locavore Alert: Lychee, Mango, Jackfruit Season Is Here](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/locavore-alert-lychee-mango-jackfruit-season-here/) - Just as stone crab season ends in mid-May, the short, sweet season for the beloved lychee begins. Taste of Redland’s Mike Huter thinks that’s reason to celebrate the kickoff of South Florida’s tropical fruit season.
- [When Botany Meets Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/when-botany-meets-cocktails/) - Botany at the Bar: The Art and Science of Making Bitters, a handy new cocktail guidebook on crafting unique botanical drinks, has a not-so-hidden agenda: teaching folks about 200 plants that are safe (and delicious!) for using in drinks or bitters.“
- [Little River Cooperative Taking a CSA Break This Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/little-river-cooperative-taking-csa-break-season/) - One of South Florida’s popular urban farms and CSAs, Little River Cooperative, is taking a year off from farming – and their CSA – this upcoming season. They cite the high costs of land, pricing and responsible land stewardship as some of the reasons for the pause.
- [Croughnuts + A ‘Carrie’ Mango Tree in the Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/croughnuts-carrie-mango-tree-grove/) - Here’s the kind of story we’re happy to report: planting a mango tree and doing limited-edition croughnuts! At the recently opened Tigertail + Mary in Coconut Grove, chef Michael Schwartz will be planting a Carrie tree on the front lawn. He says he selected Carrie because it’s a variety he’s enjoyed from his own yard.
- [La Tua Cucina Italiana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/la-tua-cucina-italiana/) - Parmigiano-reggiano, prosciutto di Parma are among the Italian foods carry the DOP (Denominazione d’Origine Protetta) designation that guarantees they are authentically made and packaged in the region using traditional methods.
- [The Native Guy Brings Honey to the Bars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/native-guy-brings-honey-bars/) - When you seek out local raw honey, you know you’re getting a pure product and supporting this essential pollinator. One beekeeper is sharing this message and the flavors of local honey with South Florida bartenders. Using honey in cocktails is nothing new. Classic cocktails like the Canchánchara and the Bee’s Knees rely on honey for flavor and sweetness. But there’s more to the story about bees that Nick Bofill, also known as The Native Guy, wants to tell bartenders and the public.
- [La Dolce Vita: Jeffrey’s 5 for 5](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/la-dolce-vita-jeffrey-s-5-5/) - When people ask what’s my favorite wine in the world, it’s like asking me which of my kids do I love more. But here, my heart beats to Vivaldi, Puccini and all things white, red and bubbles from the boot. Here are five definitive Italian dishes and five wines to guzzle them with.
- [Meet Our Artist: Beth Rhodes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-beth-rhodes/) - You might see artist Beth Rhodes’ works at restaurants around town. “It’s not just that they have walls to hang paintings, but that they are spaces concerned with having a certain atmosphere and communicating a specific message,” she says.
- [New from Chef Jeremiah: PopRamen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-chef-jeremiah-popramen/) - Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog's latest food event, PopRamen, is a little different from his other events. PIG (Pork Is Good) celebrates dishes made from pork every November and Duck Duck Goose is all about poultry and foie. PopRamen challenges chefs to bring their best, creating a specific dish, ramen noodles, the Japanese dish made of Chinese noodles in a rich broth and add-ins of meats, vegetables, an egg and whatever the chef envisions. 
- [Masa Madre: 
Lucia Meneses](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/masa-madre-lucia-meneses/) - Lucia Meneses, 28, didn’t grow up baking cookies or cakes. As a child in a Cuban family in Westchester, she remembers playing with pizza dough her grandma gave her, but baking? No. After graduating from the University of Florida with an English degree, she moved back to Miami wondering what to do next. She got a copy of Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson, a lavishly illustrated and detailed guide to making traditional country loaves and followed two breadmaking blogs, The Perfect Load and Girl Meets Rye. “I had no idea that bread could be so complicated,” she says. “I became obsessed.”
- [Hurricane Closings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hurricane-closings/) - As Florida tracks the path of Hurricane Dorian, many businesses are announcing closings and event cancellations or postponements. SCHOOLS: PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Miami-Dade and Broward CLOSED Tuesday FIU classes closed through Tuesday PORTS, AIRPORTS: Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport is CLOSING at noon Monday PortMiami is closed to all vessel traffic until further notice. Tunnel is closed. All other port access is closed. Passengers should contact the cruise lines for up-to-date itinerary information.
- [Coral Gables Restaurant Cookbook Debuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/coral-gables-restaurant-cookbook-debuts/) - Soon you can make Ortanique's Jerk Chicken Penne Pasta or Sushi Maki's Spicy Tuna Salad at home – along with other recipes from Coral Gables restaurants and cafes. Just pick up the new A Taste of Coral Gables, A Culinary Tour and Recipes from the City Beautiful, showcasing more than 70 restaurants and cafes, their stories and their recipes. “We wanted to say thank-you to our restaurant partners and celebrate the spectacular culinary offerings in our community,” says mayor Raúl Valdés-Fauli.
- [Sharing Sourdough: 
Aunt Natalie's Friendship Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/sharing-sourdough-aunt-natalies-friendship-bread/) - Twelve years ago, writer Ellen Kanner wrote in the Miami Herald about her aunt Natalie’s experience with Friendship Bread, a cinnamon-y quick bread made with a sweet sourdough starter intended to be shared with friends. At the time, her aunt’s sourdough had been going strong for 11 years and her breads were shared with friends and neighbors from coast to coast. Kanner suggested we check in with her aunt to check on the latest with her Friendship Bread.
- [Back-to-School? Food Forests Ready for You](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/back-school-food-forests-ready-you/) - When some Miami-Dade elementary school students head back to school Monday, they’ll be greeted by their school food forests, cleaned up and ready for another year of providing students and their families and staff with fresh, healthy produce.
- [Happy Farmers Market Week](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/happy-farmers-market-week/) - Even though South Florida's farmers markets are in their low season compared to their counterparts in most of the rest of the United States, there's plenty of local produce to celebrate this time of year: tropical fruits – jackfruit, avocado, late-season mango, starfruit, canistel, longans, dragonfruit, passionfruit, bananas, guava, mamey sapote – plus collards, bilimbi, okra, longevity spinach, nopales, herbs and more. And don't forget about the foods made from local produce, like smoothies and shakes, fruit breads and dried fruits, guacamole, kombucha, pickles and other ferments.
- [Miami Spice: Going Strong for 18 Years](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/miami-spice-going-strong-18-years/) - It’s that time of year to try out new restaurants and old favorites in greater Miami. This year’s Miami Spice, more than 200 restaurants – including lots of new names – are offering $23 prix-fixe lunch and brunch menus, and $39 three-course dinners from August 1 through September 30.
- [Le Sirenuse Hosts James Beard Foundation Dinner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/le-sirenuse-hosts-james-beard-foundation-dinner/) - The James Beard Foundation's Taste America pop-up series is coming to Miami July 31. The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club will host three legendary chefs, including Le Sirenuse Miami's chef Antonio Mermolia, Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore of Alter Miami and Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia in Chicago. Taste America presented by Capital One® brings the James Beard Foundation dinners and programs to culinary destinations with proceeds from the dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation program.
- [We Won at the Sunshine State Awards!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/we-won-sunshine-state-awards/) - Our 2018 covers by local artists won first place for Magazine Cover Design at the annual Sunshine State Awards ceremony held in Fort Lauderdale. These prestigious awards from the Florida chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognize outstanding work by members of all media: newspapers, magazines, television, radio and digital. Thanks to local artists Brian Reedy, Serge Toussaint and Sara Averbook Kaplan for their memorable covers in 2018, each vibrantly representing the flavors of South Florida:
- [The Chocolate Lab at Exquisito Chocolates](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/chocolate-lab-exquisito-chocolates/) - It's no secret that lots of people love chocolate. But they also love learning how it's made. That's why Exquisito Chocolates, Little Havana's chocolate factory, is now offering “The Chocolate Lab,” a program that offers expertly curated tours, events and classes centered around the science and art of chocolate starting at only $5.
- [Swank Table Dinners and Brunch 2019-2020 Lineup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/swank-table-dinners-and-brunch-2019-2020-lineup/) - Swank Farms has announced their 2019/20 Swank Table schedule, bringing together more than 70 celebrated chefs from South Florida, New Orleans, Raleigh/Durham, Nashville, Maine and Detroit to raise money for local charities. Their celebrations feature an all-inclusive, all-local meal incorporating product from partner farms, bread from Aioli, plus craft brews, wine, cocktails and just-picked Swank Farm vegetables. While the farm is located in Loxahatchee Groves in Palm Beach County, chefs from all over South Florida and beyond participate in their popular events, which raise money for local charities. Here's the lineup:
- [Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue Returns](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/orange-bowl-food-wine-celebration-presented-florida-blue-returns/) - The Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue returns to the Broward County Convention Center September 20, bringing together 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs for an evening of food and drink. The event also features live entertainment, raffles and a silent auction.
- [Artisan Bryan
: Making Sourdough Sexy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/artisan-bryan-making-sourdough-sexy/) - On his YouTube channel, Artisan Bryan – Bryan Ford – raps about making sourdough and pizza in his portable Ooni oven. On Instagram, he posts mesmerizing videos of shaping dough and gorgeous textured still lifes of croissant cross-sections, mottled arepas, the bubbly surface of rising focaccia, a cloud of flour tossed by his hands. His website adds stories and recipes (in Spanish, too) for creations like sourdough Cuban bread, chocolate babka, pastelito de piña and his renowned pan de coco.
- [Homegrown Vanilla](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/homegrown-vanilla/) - No baker would be caught without vanilla in their pantry. Vanilla extract flavors cookies and cakes. Beans are slit and added to custards and heavy cream to infuse them with intoxicating flavor. Used beans are buried in jars of sugar. The world’s most popular flavor, vanilla is essential to home bakers and commercial producers alike, adding fragrant richness to baked goods, ice creams and desserts, and enhancing flavors like chocolate and coffee. It’s even used in perfume. 
- [Red Fish Grill to Open under Chef Adrianne](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/red-fish-grill-open-under-chef-adrianne/) - Coral Gables’ waterfront Red Fish Grill at Matheson Hammock Park, closed since Hurricane Irma, will reopen this fall as Red Fish by Chef Adrianne, showcasing fresh seafood from local and U.S. waters. After millions in much-needed county improvements at the park, the historic coral rock restaurant, closed since Hurricane Irma, was an opportunity for chef Adrianne Calvo to create a destination dining spot off Old Cutler Road near Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden amid sprawling residences.
- [Hurricane Dorian Donations and Drives for Bahamas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hurricane-dorian-donations-and-drives-bahamas/) - Editor's note: We are updating this list regularly. If you'd like us to add your collection drive, please email us here.
- [Montgomery Botanical Center](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/montgomery-botanical-center/) - We photographed Lucia Meneses in the kitchen at Montgomery Botanical Center in Coral Gables, where she also led a class in scones as part of Dade Heritage Trust’s Baking in Historic Places. The house belonged to Colonel Robert H. Montgomery, a lawyer, accountant and book collector who also loved plants. In 1936, he founded Fairchild Tropical Garden, naming it in honor of his friend, horticulturist Dr. David Fairchild. He and his wife, Nell, donated the 83-acre tract for the gardens and money for developing the plant collections.
- [Color the Garden with Frankie the Flamingo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/color-garden-frankie-flamingo/) - Tour the Miami Beach Botanical Garden with a companion: a coloring book that helps you discover what’s on the 13 stops of the garden tour.
- [Memoirs, Memoirs, Memoirs at Miami Book Fair 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/memoirs-memoirs-memoirs-miami-book-fair-2019/) - Expect lots of looking back, and not so many recipes, in the culinary offerings at this year’s Miami Book Fair Nov. 17-24. Here are some of the highlights: ▪ Notes from a Young Black Chef: A Memoir by Kwame Onwuachi with Joshua David Stein, from the Long Island-born chef who was raised in New York City, Nigeria and Louisiana. • The Book of Eating: A Memoir by Adam Platt, tales from the globe-trotting food critic’s life lived meal-to-meal.
- [Food Day at UM: Tea in Our World](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-day-um-tea-our-world/) - The most popular drink in the world after water, tea is thought of as a social drink that calms the mind, body and soul. How did it become one of the most global commodities in the world? Why do we see such similarities in how we think about tea across cultures and continents?
- [Redland GrowFest Celebrates Ancient Plant Connections, Hemp, Growing Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/redland-growfest-celebrates-ancient-plant-connections-hemp-growing-season/) - Celebrate everything we grow in the Redland at the annual GrowFest! Oct 19-20 at Redland Fruit and Spice Park. This year's theme is Ancient Plant Connections – food, shelter, medicine, clothing – and spotlights hemp. Stock up on edible and native plants, seedlings and fruit trees. Talk with experts about what to plant and when. Workshops, demos and presentation, artisan foods, chef's local cookoff challenge, music, giveaways and fun for the whole family. SATURDAY
- [Oakland Park Oktoberfest: Beer, Food, Doggie Divas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/oakland-park-oktoberfest-beer-food-doggie-divas/) - Time to track down lederhosen and dirndls for you and your dog. At this year’s Oktoberfest celebration in Oakland Park, in addition to the Central Bark Dachshund Dash on Sat., the Doggie Fashion Show for dogs under 30 pounds will recognize the Doggie Diva (most fashionable), Twinning (owner and dog dress-alike) and Oktoberfest Dog (best Oktoberfest themed costumer). Entrants must register in advance here.
- [Bountiful Backyards of Broward](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/bountiful-backyards-broward/) - Broward residents gave us a tour of their properties, where they're growing everything from tropical treats like mango, annonas, pineapples to rare spices, nuts and exotic specialties.
- [Meet Our Artist: Patti Blau](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-patti-blau/) - Patti Blau is a freelance illustrator and artist with a passion for both vintage and the tropical lifestyle. She is currently based in Miami where she can easily appreciate both. “I like to go to local thrift stores and seasonal flea markets, and I drive up to Mount Dora for Renninger’s shows,” she says. “I sometimes drive down Sunday mornings to the farmers market at the old Parrot Jungle. I love the beach, I hate the traffic but love driving over the causeways (like the one to Key Biscayne).” Her work has appeared in numerous publications and exhibitions, including edible Hudson Valley and edible Westchester.
- [Bahamas Fundraisers for Hurricane Dorian Victims](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/bahamas-fundraisers-hurricane-dorian-victims/) - When Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas as a powerful and lingering category 5 storm, its winds and rains left thousands homeless and hungry. Relief efforts continue for our island neighbors, and many South Florida businesses are hosting fundraising events dedicated to helping those in need in the Bahamas. Here's a list of upcoming events in South Florida. We'll keep updating this list. Steak Sandwich, Draft Beer and Ice Cream to Help the Bahamas
- [Cool New Plant-Based Food & Drink](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cool-new-plant-based-food-drink/) - You don't have to be vegan to enjoy these food and drinks! Find many of them in local farmers markets. And get tickets now for the Seed Food and Wine Festival Nov. 7-10 in Wynwood and throughout South Florida, where organizers have rounded up the best in plant-based food and drink. 
- [Celebrate South Florida Folklife at CultureFest 305](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-south-florida-folklife-culturefest-305/) - Think of all the sights, sounds and flavors of our community: parking lot BBQ. Haitian compas. Croquetas, ceviche, carambola. And chocolate! HistoryMiami’s annual CultureFest gathers the best and brightest of South Florida on Nov. 9 for a fun day of music, dance, food and art. Bring the family for performances and demonstrations, crafts and cuisine from noon-6:30pm. Here's the latest schedule:
- [60 Years of Fruits and Fun at Robert Is Here](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/60-years-fruits-and-fun-robert-here/) - Lots is happening at Robert Is Here, the iconic fruit stand in Homestead. The Moehlings were named Dade County Farm Family of the Year for 2019 by the Dade County Farm Bureau. The family farmstand, named for 6-year-old Robert when he sold vegetables to passersby, has bloomed into a year-round headquarters for tropical fruits and vegetables, fruit smoothies, guacamole and other products. There’s also a play area with animals for kids, regular activities, old farm equipment and artwork, too.
- [Fund Launched for Food Artisan Hani Khouri, Hospitalized After Stroke](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/fund-launched-food-artisan-hani-khouri-hospitalized-after-stroke/) - As some of you know, Hani Khouri – whose artisan goat cheese and Mediterranean treats have been beloved by many in South Florida – suffered a stroke in late September and remains hospitalized. He has also been the caregiver for his wife, Mary Lee, who has faced her own serious health issues. Hani's daughter, Marguerite, reports he had ischemic stroke to the brain stem likely due to an arrhythmia of the heart, causing a blood clot to be sent up to his brain. He's been in the ICU for over two weeks now with only a day-to-day prognosis, and is still considered critically stable.
- [PIG X: Livin' that Foie Life](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/pig-x-livin-foie-life/) - The biggest independent food festival in Miami just got bigger. Chef Jeremiah Bullfrog’s PIG X (Pork Is Good), a celebration of all things pork, has grown into an epic block party Nov. 2 and 3 at the Little Haiti Cultural Center with food, craft beer, tiki-style cocktails and live music.
- [Making Bread with Lucia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/making-bread-lucia/) - Follow Lucia's tips for making foolproof bread. Measuring and Mixing
- [Estancia Pantry and Yeastie Boys Bread Company Micro Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/estancia-pantry-and-yeastie-boys-bread-company-micro-bakery/) - When his family stopped hosting events at Estancia Culinaria, their 15-acre farmstead in the Redland, Santi Gabino wondered what his next act would be. It didn’t take him long to figure out that it would involve baking. “My now-famous wedding day cookies are something I’ve been making since I was 13,” he says. “I’ve estimated I’ve made around 13,000 of those cookies in my lifetime.” But it’s bread that he decided to focus on. “Bread is biblical, communal, nutritious, adaptable and, above all, comforting,” he says.
- [Fresh Homemade: 
Tropical Quick Breads](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fresh-homemade-tropical-quick-breads/) - When Norma Anduray was growing up in Honduras, she made mud cakes under the mango tree. Today, she and her husband, Giovany Garcia, bake quick breads using tropical fruits – banana, mango and coconut – that they sell at farmers markets and retailers.
- [El Bagel: Fresh, Hot Bagels](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/el-bagel-fresh-hot-bagels/) - Matteson Koche wanted to create something the community really needed: a good bagel. “I’m looking for a nice chew and crunch,” says Koche, “A distinctive taste – a bagel shouldn’t taste like bread.”
- [Plant-based Foods for All: Seed Food and Wine Week 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/plant-based-foods-all-seed-food-and-wine-week-2019/) - As plant-based eating goes more mainstream – just look at the popularity of the Impossible Whopper at Burger King and vegan dishes at Walt Disney World’s dining venues — so do chefs, says Alison Burgos, who co-founded the Seed Food and Wine Festival six years ago. This year’s event, Nov. 7-10, features a number of chefs whose restaurants satisfy avid carnivores. “What’s cool is that we’re trying to have conversations with mainstream chefs, really pushing them to try their hand at plant-based foods,” she says. “And some of these chefs have become plant-based in their own daily lives.”
- [Broccoli](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/broccoli/) - What is it? A vegetable with a large, flowering head and stalk, all edible.What it tastes like: To some, broccoli is bitter; to others, it’s a slightly peppery veggie with different textures.When you can find it: Broccoli grows in South Florida in the winter and spring. How to use and store: Store unwashed in a bag in the fridge.
- [Tomatoes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/tomatoes/) - What are they? Actually fruits that we eat like vegetables, tomatoes can be as small as cherries or as large as a grapefruit. They are yellow, red, orange, green, brown, purple, blue and multicolored.What they taste like: Sweet, juicy, tangy. Heirloom varieties are colorful and plentiful. Plum tomatoes, like Roma, are used in tomato paste.
- [Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/peppers/) - What are they? Peppers come in all sizes, shapes and flavors. Sweet peppers, like bell peppers, can be green and ripen to red, orange or yellow; hot peppers include jalapeños or serranos.What they taste like: Sweet and mild, slightly hot or blazing hot.When you can find them: Peppers grow in South Florida in the winter and spring. Some hot varieties grow into the summer months.
- [Eggplant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eggplant-0/) - What are they? Eggplant are versatile in color and appearance! They can be small, like eggs; fat and round; long and skinny; purple and white.What they taste like: Eggplant is mild and somewhat bland, with a texture that can be meaty or creamy. It takes on other flavors – garlic, tomato, onion, whatever you cook it with.When you can find them: Look for local eggplant in the winter and spring.
- [Carrots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/carrots/) - What are they? Long and skinny or short and fat, these root veggies come in orange, pale yellow, white, even burgundy.What they taste like: Slightly sweet and crunchy, carrots make a great snack, a colorful addition to salads, a delicious side dish when roasted or mashed, and an essential part of carrot cake.When you can find them: Carrots are in season in South Florida during the winter.
- [Oregano](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/oregano/) - What it tastes like: Pizza sauce! Aromatic and slightly bitter, oregano is used widely in Mediterranean cuisines. When you can find it: Year-round. Oregano grows easily in pots. Cooking tips: Add to eggplant and tomatoes, salad dressings, pasta sauces.
- [Mint](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mint/) - What it tastes like: Fresh and cool! Mint comes in different flavors, like peppermint and spearmint, orange and even chocolate. When you can find it: Mint grows year-round in Florida. Cooking tips: Add to lemonade, tea or water, and fresh fruit. Mint is also delicious when added to savory dishes – salads, pasta, tabbouleh, Mediterranean dishes.
- [Ginger and Turmeric](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ginger-and-turmeric/) - What are they? Fresh roots – called rhizomes – that are the fresh versions of the dried spices.What they taste like: Used raw or cooked, ginger is piquant. Turmeric adds a fragrant, spicy kick and vivid orange color.When you can find them: Both grow year-round in Florida and are sold in farmers markets and grocery stores. Bury a couple of farmers market rhizomes in a pot of soil, and you may soon see sprouts and leaves.
- [Basil](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/basil-0/) - What it tastes like: Strong, anise-like flavor. Varieties include Thai basil and purple basil. When you can find it: Basil grows year-round. Cooking tips: Make pesto, blending with garlic, chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds and olive oil. Add whole leaves to sandwiches and soups.
- [Chef Drew Says](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/chef-drew-says/) - Tie Up Your Herbs Butcher’s string is a great kitchen tool for tying up herbs so they can be added to stocks and soups and then easily removed. Cutting Up Veggies When cutting vegetables, start by trimming and removing anything that is not edible or appealing, like large stems or a tough exterior. Then cut to match the size of other ingredients in the dish. Make Cauliflower "Rice" You can chop cauliflower to make “rice” – just place florets into a food processor, or use a grater to reduce to small pieces. Then cook and season.
- [Yuca](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/yuca/) - What is it? Also known as cassava, yuca has long, woody roots with firm white flesh. What it tastes like: When cooked, yuca becomes translucent and sticky, mild in flavor, slightly potato-like. When you can find it: Year-round. How to store it: Keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Cooking tips: Yuca must be cooked before eating. Add mojo sauce (garlic sauce) to boiled yuca chunks. You can also add yuca to chicken soup.
- [Sweet potato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/sweet-potato-0/) - What are they? Starchy tubers with yellow or deep orange interiors.What they taste like: Sweet and moist, depending on how you cook them.When you can find them: Local sweet potatoes appear in markets year-round.How to store them: Keep in a cool, dry place, but not the refrigerator.Cooking tips: Peel, cut in chunks and toss with olive oil. Place on a preheated baking sheet in a very hot oven (450 degrees) and roast, turning occasionally, until tender. Mix gently with fresh lime juice, minced garlic, salt and chopped cilantro.
- [Southern Peas, Pigeon Peas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/southern-peas-pigeon-peas/) - What are they? Southern peas include crowder, cream and black-eyed peas. What they taste like: Southern peas are creamy, meaty, earthy. Pigeon peas (gandules) are nutty. When you can find them: Fresh peas ready to shell are sold in farmers markets in winter and spring. How to store: Refrigerate pods for up to two weeks. Cook shelled peas on the same day. Cooking tips: Cook fresh peas in chicken stock with chopped onion, thyme and chopped parsley.
- [Snap, Bush & Pole Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/snap-bush-pole-beans/) - What are they? Bush or snap beans grow on a bush. Pole beans grow on a trellis. They can be green or pale yellow (wax beans); long varieties can be green, deep red or purple. What they taste like: Fresh, crunchy, delicious when young and raw. When you can find them: Winter and spring. How to store: Refrigerate until ready to use. Cooking tips: Stir-fry quickly in a little olive oil over high heat and add garlic and grated ginger. Steam quickly and toss with olive oil and lemon juice.
- [Shelling Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/shelling-beans/) - What are they? Beans picked from pods, which are not eaten, like chickpeas, fava beans, lima beans, black beans and cranberry beans. They can be fresh or dried. What they taste like: Fresh: sweet and creamy. Dried: Starchy and meaty. When you can find them: Briefly, in winter. How to store: Choose slightly shriveled pods and refrigerate intact for three days. Cooking tips: Cook in a pot with a sprig of rosemary or some sage leaves, a clove of garlic and water over very low heat until tender. Add a splash of good olive oil.
- [Mustard Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mustard-greens/) - What are they? Spicy greens that range from green to purple to deep red, with smooth or frilly leaves. Japanese mustard is also known as mizuna. What they taste like: Pungent and spicy, like mustard. When you can find them: Fall and winter. How to store: Wrap unwashed greens in paper towels and store in plastic bags in refrigerator. Cooking tips: Use baby mustard greens in salad. Steam, braise or stir-fry.
- [Mixed Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mixed-greens/) - What are they? Salad mix or mesclun, a mixture of baby lettuces, edible leaves and sometimes herbs. What they taste like: Depends what they are. You might taste anything from mild lettuce leaves to spicy arugula. When you can find them: Fall and winter in farmers markets. How to store: Wash and rinse thoroughly, wrap in paper towels and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Cooking tips: Toss with olive oil and wine vinegar for salad. Add to sandwiches.
- [Micro Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/micro-greens/) - What are they? Vegetables that are harvested shortly after sprouting. What they taste like: Mild or spicy, depending on what they are – mizuna, cabbage, kale, mustards and arugula are often found in microgreen mixes. When you can find them: Year-round. How to store: Store in the fridge in a container that has air holes. Cooking tips: Garnish salads, sandwiches, soups, eggs, anywhere you need a flavorful burst of color and texture.
- [Asian Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/asian-greens/) - What are they? Tat soi, bok choi, hon tsai tai, pei tsai. What they taste like: Generally mild and slightly sweet greens, with a mild mustard flavor, tender leaves and juicy stems. When you can find them: Fall and winter in farmers markets. How to store: Keep in plastic bags in the fridge. Cooking tips: Add young greens raw to salad. Use mature greens in soups or stir-fries.
- [Passionfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/passionfruit/) - What are they? The edible berries of the passion flower vine, sometimes yellow, purple or golden. What they taste like: Fruity, fragrant and tart, with crunchy seeds inside that you eat. When you can find it: South Florida markets carry passion fruit in summer months. Ripe fruits are wrinkly. How to store: Cut ripe fruit in half and scoop out the pulp and seeds. Strain and freeze. Cooking tips: Mix strained juice into orange juice for a tropical punch. Add to fruit salad. Stir into low-fat plain yogurt.
- [Mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/mango/) - What are they? One of the world’s most popular tropical fruits.What they taste like: Sweet, juicy, tangy, sometimes spicy, mangos can have flavor notes of coconut, lemon and peach.When you can find them: Mango season in Florida runs from May-August.How to store: Store mangos on the counter until they are fully ripe, then peel and slice and refrigerate. Freeze cut mango airtight.
- [Lychee and Longan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/lychee-and-longan/) - What are they? Fleshy fruits from trees in the soapberry family. What they taste like: Sweet, mild and little tart, like an aromatic grape. Don’t eat the seeds, just the juicy flesh. When you can find it: Lychee, with red, bumpy skin, is in season late May-June, followed by longans in July and Aug. How to store: Refrigerate lychee and longan to keep fresh. Freeze in airtight bags to store. Cooking tips: Peel, remove seeds, and add to tropical fruit salad. Frozen fruits make delicious fruit-sicles.
- [Jackfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/jackfruit/) - What is it? This relative of the mulberry can be as big as a watermelon.What it tastes like? Pineapple, bananas, fruity gum – ripe jackfruit is sweet and pungent.When you can find it: Summer and early fall, in farmers markets.How to store: Refrigerate ripe jackfruit bulbs, or freeze airtight.
- [Dragon Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/dragon-fruit/) - What is it? The fruit of a cactus, sometimes known as pitaya. What it tastes like: Either bright pink or white with crunchy little white seeds, is sweet, mild and juicy. When you can find it: Look for dragon fruit in farmers market and roadside fruit stands during the summer. How to store: Peel the leathery skin and slice the fruit inside. Chill until ready to serve. Cooking tips: Combine with other fruits in fruit salad. Puree in a blender with low-fat vanilla yogurt and a little honey, then freeze to make a refreshing sorbet.
- [Banana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/banana/) - What are they? One of the world’s most popular fruits.What they taste like: Sweet, creamy, sometimes apple-y, local bananas come in different types, shapes and colors.When you can find them: Year-round in South Florida.How to store: Keep on your counter until ripe. (They turn dark in the fridge.) If your bananas are getting ripe before you can eat them all, break into pieces and freeze in zip-top bags. If they’re too mushy to eat, freeze and use to make banana bread.
- [Swiss Chard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/swiss-chard/) - What is it? Rainbow chard or Swiss chard are green leafy vegetables with leaf stalks that can be white, red, yellow or red and white.What it tastes like: Young chard is mild and tender; more mature chard may have an earthy, slightly bitter flavor.When you can find it: Late fall and winter.How to store: Refrigerate unwashed in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.
- [Boniato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/boniato/) - What is it? A starchy, deep red or purple, bumpy tuber with white flesh, it’s sometimes called the Cuban sweet potato or batata. What it tastes like: Slightly sweet, starchier and smoother than the sweet potato. When you can find it: Local boniato can be found year-round in South Florida. How to store it: Keep in a cool, dry place, not the refrigerator, and use within a few days. Cooking tips: Peel, dice and boil in salted water. Drain and mash with roast garlic, milk and salt and pepper and serve like mashed potatoes.
- [Beets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/beets-0/) - What are they? Nutritious roots that can be deep red, golden, purple and red and white inside with edible stems and greens.What they taste like: Slightly sweet and earthy. Young greens can be eaten raw; mature greens can be cooked like spinach.When you can find them: Winter through spring.How to store them: Trim the leaves 2 inches from the root and store separately in a plastic bag, refrigerated; store beets in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
- [Spaghetti Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/spaghetti-squash/) - What is it? A winter squash with hard flesh that resembles spaghetti once it’s cooked.What it tastes like: Very mild, but when cooked and served with sauce, tastes like a healthier version of pasta.When you can find it: Spaghetti squashes grow in South Florida in the winter and spring.How to use and store: Bake as described below. Store whole squash in a cool, dry place.
- [Pumpkin and Calabaza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/pumpkin-and-calabaza/) - What are they? Winter squashes with hard rinds that come in different sizes and colors: orange, green, yellow, pale beige, even blue. Inside, there’s deep orange flesh with fiber and seeds.What they taste like: Sweet, sometimes slightly nutty.When you can find them: Winter squashes grow in South Florida nearly year-round.How to use and store: Keep whole squashes in a dry, cool place. Refrigerate once you’ve cut into them.
- [Butternut Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/butternut-squash/) - What is it? A large, pear-shaped light tan squash with orange flesh. What it tastes like: Sweet and somewhat nutty, similar to pumpkin. When you can find them: Winter squashes grow in South Florida in the fall, winter and spring. How to use and store: Keep whole squash in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate cut pieces. Cooking tips: Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Add 1 teaspoon coconut or olive oil and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Roast for 60 minutes until tender.
- [Zucchini, Crookneck & Yellow Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/zucchini-crookneck-yellow-squash/) - What are they? All members of the same family (Cucurbitaceae), these summer squashes have thin, edible skin and seeds, with tender flesh.What they taste like: Very mild in flavor, with a high moisture content.When you can find them: Summer squashes grow in South Florida in the fall, winter and spring.How to use and store: Wash and scrub skins thoroughly before using. Store unwashed squash wrapped in a paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
- [Pattypan & Eight-ball Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/pattypan-eight-ball-squash/) - What are they? Summer squashes like zucchini, but in different shapes. Pattypan squash resembles a flying saucer.What they taste like: Very mild in flavor, with a high moisture content.When you can find them: Summer squashes grow in South Florida in the fall, winter and spring.How to use and store: Wash and scrub skins thoroughly before using. Store unwashed squash wrapped in a paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
- [Turnips](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/turnips/) - What are they? Root vegetables that can be white or purple, with edible greens.What they taste like: Mild to sharp depending on their variety and age.When you can find them: Turnips grow in South Florida in the winter and spring.How to use and store: If they have greens, cut them off, refrigerate and use within a few days. The roots keep in the refrigerator up to two weeks.
- [Kohlrabi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/kohlrabi/) - What is it? An unusual-looking root vegetable with edible greens. It can be pale green or purple.What it tastes like: Mild, slightly sweet, crunchy and juicy.When you can find it: Kohlrabi grows in South Florida in the winter and spring.How to use and store: If there are greens, cut them off, refrigerate and use within a few days. The bulbous stems keep for up to two weeks.
- [Kale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/kale-0/) - What is it? A dark-green, leafy vegetable with large, wrinkly leaves. Different varieties include dinosaur kale, lacinato kale, red Russian kale, among others.What it tastes like: Cabbage-y, earthy, sweet and sometimes slightly bitter.When you can find it: Kale grows in South Florida in the winter, spring and early summer.How to use and store: Refrigerate leaves.
- [Collard greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/collard-greens/) - What is it? Plants grown for their large, thick, leafy greens. What it tastes like: Slightly bitter, earthy and hearty, often cooked with other greens and ham hocks, bacon or smoked meats. When you can find it: Collard greens grows in South Florida in the winter and spring. How to use and store: Wrap leaves in paper towels and store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Cooking tips: A staple of Southern cooking, collards need long cooking to make them tender. Simmer with red pepper flakes, garlic and black-eyed peas.
- [Cauliflower](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cauliflower-0/) - What is it? A vegetable with an edible head, usually white, but sometimes orange, purple or green. Romanesco is a beautiful variation with lime-green pointed, spiraled pinnacles.What it tastes like: Crunchy, mild and a little nutty.When you can find it: Cauliflower grows in winter and spring in South Florida.
- [Cabbage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cabbage/) - What is it? Like a big head of lettuce, cabbage comes in different colors and textures. Some types of cabbage have looser, wrinkly leaves, like Chinese cabbage.What it tastes like: Crunchy and a little peppery or bitter when raw, and sweeter and milder when cooked.When you can find it: Cabbage grows in South Florida in the winter and spring.
- [Brussels sprouts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/brussels-sprouts/) - What is it? Miniature cabbages that grow on a stalk.What it tastes like: Like cabbage, but sweeter and, when young, tender.When you can find it: Brussels sprouts grow in winter and spring here. Sometimes you can find them on the stalk.How to use and store: Refrigerate in a plastic container but plan on using them as soon as possible after buying – they don’t keep well.
- [Support Your Fave Nonprofits at Give Miami Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/support-your-fave-nonprofits-give-miami-day-0/) - Every year, the Miami Foundation designates a special day to showcase nonprofits and make it easy to donate through this 24-hour online giving campaign. Since 2012, Give Miami Day has raised more than $47 million for hundreds of nonprofits. These range from arts to education to food and nutrition and many other groups whose works meet important needs in Miami-Dade County. This year, Give Miami Day is Nov. 21. The 24-hour event starts at midnight, and like pledge drives, there are matching funds, bonus pools and prizes along the way. Anyone can give (there’s a $25 minimum) and your gift is fully tax deductible.
- [Support Your Fave Nonprofits at Give Miami Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/support-your-fave-nonprofits-give-miami-day/) - Every year, the Miami Foundation designates a special day to showcase nonprofits and make it easy to donate through this 24-hour online giving campaign. Since 2012, Give Miami Day has raised more than $47 million for hundreds of nonprofits. These range from arts to education to food and nutrition and many other groups whose works meet important needs in Miami-Dade County. This year, Give Miami Day is Nov. 21. The 24-hour event starts at midnight, and like pledge drives, there are matching funds, bonus pools and prizes along the way. Anyone can give (there’s a $25 minimum) and your gift is fully tax deductible.
- [In Memoriam: Remembering Robbin Haas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-remembering-robbin-haas/) - Robbin Haas, beloved chef who partied hard and worked even harder, died at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore after an illness. His spirited passion helped define South Florida’s restaurant scene in the 1990s and grow it into the distinctive culinary destination of today. Through his kitchens – including South Florida restaurants at Turnberry Isle an Resort, Bang, Red Square, the Bistro at the Colony Hotel, Baleen and, most recently Chispa – Haas was remembered as someone larger than life, who inspired colleagues and younger chefs with his food, his generosity and his hilarious sense of humor.
- [Brownsville Block-to-Block Harvest Party with Tito’s Handmade Vodka](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/brownsville-block-block-harvest-party-tito-s-handmade-vodka/) - Miami’s Brownsville neighborhood is home to a new urban farm, and that’s cause for celebration: the first Block to Block Harvest Party onsite Nov. 10. Miami-based Urban GreenWorks has teamed up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka to start a new garden, planting more than 150 banana and papaya trees and setting up a three-tiered composting system.
- [Sideways Pinot Noir from Chile Debuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/sideways-pinot-noir-chile-debuts/) - Chilean wines, among the many food products exported here by the South American country, will get the Hollywood treatment soon. Rex Pickett, author of the novel Sideways, from which the cult-wine movie was adapted, has announced his Sideways Pinot Noir, “a wine that I believe in with all my heart and soul,” he says. “After many fits and starts I have finally found a Pinot I’m proud to put my name on.”
- [Walgreens Gridiron Grill-off Food, Wine & Music Festival: 10 Years!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/walgreens-gridiron-grill-food-wine-music-festival-10-years/) - One of South Florida’s favorite food, wine, sports and entertainment events is back on Sat., Nov. 9 at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. Tickets are now on sale online for the 10th Annual Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival, bringing fans top culinary talent, a diverse beverage selection from Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, live entertainment and the chance to mix and mingle with NFL legends.
- [Sauce it up — spread the love](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/sauce-it-spread-love/) - Spicy Mayo Combine your favorite mayonnaise with sriracha until it’s as hot as you want it. Stir in chopped chives.What it’s good on: Homemade banh mi sandwiches, sliced chicken, roast beef. Salsa Rosada, Pink Sauce, Fancy Sauce Combine mayo and ketchup. Add a squeeze of lime juice and/or Tabasco if you want.What it’s good on: Popular in South America, pink sauce goes on any sandwich and serves as a seafood dip, too. Add chopped sweet pickle relish and you have a quick Thousand Island dressing.
- [Taking the Local Cooking Challenge at GrowFest](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/taking-local-cooking-challenge-growfest/) - For chefs both amateur and professional, making a special dish in 60 minutes under the blazing sun is a daunting task. Throw in a mystery box of local ingredients like katuk, hoja santa, antidesma and betel leaf, and the heat is on.
- [Radishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/radishes/) - What are they? Colorful root vegetables that can be round, cylindrical or long, like carrots. They can be white, pink, red, purple, yellow, and even black. Watermelon radishes are pink on the inside and green on the outside.What they taste like: Flavor ranges from sharp and pungent to mild, and juicy.When you can find it: Radishes grow in South Florida in the winter and spring.How to use and store: Refrigerate.
- [Miami Seed Share: 
Your Public Seed Library](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-seed-share-your-public-seed-library/) - Corinne Mariposa wants everyone to start growing more plants. She’s launched Miami Seed Share, a regular gathering for people to collect seeds and learn how to grow plants. At the end of the growing season, successful gardeners can bring back their seeds to give away to others. “We should all be saving seeds!” says Robertson, who comes up with clever themes for her events, like Keep It Mallow, for seeds in the mallow family: okra, cranberry hibiscus and roselle.
- [A Vintage Refrigerator Is Back Where It Belongs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/vintage-refrigerator-back-where-it-belongs/) - When the Tropical Audubon Society decided to restore its 1948 MJ-7 Frigidaire refrigerator in their historic Doc Thomas House, they turned to Antique Appliances in Clayton, Georgia, one of only a few such specialists in the country.
- [Orange Bowl Hosts Annual Burger Battle](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/orange-bowl-hosts-annual-burger-battle/) - Game day tailgating calls for juicy burgers! Before the 2019 Capital One Orange Bowl featuring the University of Florida vs. University of Virginia, Dec. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium, the Orange Bowl Burger Battle Presented by Vet Tix is the place to be. Two restaurants representing the participating teams will face off to claim the title of Best Burger & Champion. This year's Orange Bowl Hall of Fame presented by AutoNation inductees will be our official judges and will ultimately crown the winner.
- [Celebrate 90 Years of UF/IFAS TREC](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-90-years-ufifas-trec/) - Testing industrial hemp, growing vanilla, coming up with the best pumpkin and calabaza varieties for South Florida are among some of the tasks research scientists are working on at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead. In 1929, when the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) was founded in Homestead, their objective was to help Florida farmers grow crops in subtropical Florida, including mangos, papayas, avocados, corn and tomatoes.
- [Meet the StartUP FIU Makers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/meet-startup-fiu-makers/) - SusiLicious Bakeshop Self-taught baker Susi Romagosa bakes rich, small-batch treats like chocolate chip cookies, merenguitos and banana bread. Find them at Milam’s Markets, Babe’s Meat Counter, Bagel Bar and other locations.
- [Miami Art Week To-dos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/miami-art-week-dos/) - Artsy Cocktails at Toscana Divino WHAT: This Italian restaurant is going all out to create one-of-a-kind cocktails. Inspired by Damien Hirst’s “San Sebastian,” the Suspension cocktail mimics the peacefulness and weightlessness of the body in suspension. TThe cocktail includes Tanqueray N.10, Italicus, Cointreau, Maraschino, Blue Curacao, and lemon essence.WHEN: During Miami Art WeekWHERE: 900 S. Miami Avenue, BrickellMORE INFO: Toscana Divino
- [“Fresh Tomatoes”: Artist Kevin Berlin at the Arsht Center Farmers Market for Miami Art Week](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fresh-tomatoes-artist-kevin-berlin-arsht-center-farmers-market-miami-art-week/) - “I can't stop painting tomatoes!” says artist Kevin Berlin. “Who doesn’t desire a tomato? They are a beautiful color and shape. Alone or combined with other ingredients, they are delightful to eat. To me each tomato is miracle. Each tomato is a new world. And so I paint them.”
- [Taquiza Does Vegan Chorizo Tacos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/taquiza-does-vegan-chorizo-tacos/) - If you were at SEED Food and Wine Festival's Taco Tailgate, you may have tasted Taquiza's Impossible Chorizo Taco. It was such a hit that chef-partner Steve Santana has decided to put the spicy plant-based taco on the menu at all three Taquiza locations. 
- [Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local 2019](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/holiday-gift-guide-shop-local-2019/) - Every year, we present ideas for thoughtful gifts that support local businesses, artisans and artists. Some are advertisers. Others are folks whose products caught our eye. You can spend as little as a few bucks to hundreds of dollars, but whatever your budget, shopping at your local bakery, bookstore, farmers market, small restaurant or local business keeps your money in the community. We encourage everyone to think outside the big box and spend where it makes a difference: in our own backyard.
- [Meet Our Artist: Catalina Rojas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-catalina-rojas/) - Our fall 2019 cover is an image of 3D art created by Key Biscayne artist Catalina Rojas using the art and craft of letterpress. With her company, Puro Papel, she says she discovered a “unique market niche where people appreciate the value of original and handcrafted pieces,” including invitations and packaging.
- [Local Love This Valentine's Day: Where to Go, Shop, Drink](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/local-love-valentines-day-where-go-shop-drink/) - Show your local love this Valentine's Day! These gifts show your sweetheart your heart is in the right place: right in your own backyard.
- [You're Invited to Our 10th Anniversary Launch Party](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/youre-invited-our-10th-anniversary-launch-party/) - Join us for our 10th anniversary launch party at Taste of Redland Sun, Jan. 19 during their farm stand 10am-4pm! It’s going to be a laid-back all-day affair in a beautiful setting under their massive banyan tree, with their regular farmers market plus live music by Mustard Service, plus pony and hay rides and other treats. Meet our writers, artists, pals and other folks who have helped grow our edible community.
- [What’s New in Culinary Arts at Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2020](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-s-new-culinary-arts-coconut-grove-arts-festival-2020/) - Two culinary leaders – Monty Trainer and Norman Van Aken – have announced special programming for this year’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The Chef’s Table, three ticketed events, showcases a different chef, who will prepare two signature recipes and serve them to the audience in an intimate setting. Chefs and restaurateurs Allen Susser (Cafe at Books and Books), Jeff McInnis (Mi’italia Kitchen and Bar, Root & Bone and Stiltsville Fish Bar), and Van Aken (Time Out Market Miami) will each lead a session on Mon., Feb 17th, sharing their insights and dishes for participants.
- [A Degree of Longitude](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/degree-longitude/) - Words cannot express my sorrow and frustration that Dorian, a most evil of tempests, set its sights on and laid waste to the northern islands of the Bahamas. The Abacos and Grand Bahama paid the ultimate price, their people killed and rendered homeless, lives forever altered. The constructs of man that Dorian did not smash and shatter sank beneath the rising seas or were washed away along with the ground beneath them. The storm left behind many trying to make sense of the obliteration and splintered landscape. Survivors will now define their lives as before and after Dorian, and the northern Bahamas are altered for generations to come.
- [Countryside Experiences](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/countryside-experiences/) - Winter is the perfect time to take a trip to the South Florida rural side and visit farms and markets. Cooler temperatures and fields of sunflowers, strawberries and veggies make scenic backdrops for photos, ideal for family outings.
- [Your Super Bowl LIV Roundup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/your-super-bowl-liv-roundup/) - It’s a week of fun for locals and visitors alike as Super Bowl LIV comes to the Hard Rock Stadium. Whether you're looking for family fun or high-end club experiences, you'll find it in greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Spend a bundle on the Beach for a cabana or get $1 wings at the neighborhood bar. Local restaurants are offering take-out menus too. Here's a roundup:
- [Citi Taste of Tennis All-Women Lineup: “The Time Was Right”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/citi-taste-tennis-all-women-lineup-time-was-right/) - January through March means high season in South Florida, when airports are packed, hotels and restaurants are fully booked and it seems like there’s a food and drink festival and tasting event every weekend. For food events, headliners are generally those South Florida chefs whose names appear many times on our pages. Nearly all are men. Except for CITI Taste of Tennis, the event that kicks off the Miami Open in March. Every participating chef is a woman.
- [About Edible South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/about-edible-south-florida/) - Edible South Florida explores our foods, our stories and our community by season. As the trusted voice of the local food movement, we inspire readers to support and celebrate the growers, producers, chefs, restaurants, food and drink artisans and other culinary businesses in our community. We reach followers in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties through our:
- [Vizcaya Village Farmers Market Debuts Mar. 15](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/vizcaya-village-farmers-market-debuts-mar-15/) - Good news for residents of Brickell, downtown Miami, The Roads and anyone who wants to shop locally in a historic setting. The Vizcaya Village Farmers Market on the site of the historic farm and village launches Mar. 15 featuring fresh-made delicacies and hand-crafted goods for more than 30 vendors, including fruits and vegetables, baked goods, vegan products, and more.
- [Greater Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival Returns](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/greater-fort-lauderdale-food-and-wine-festival-returns/) - Eat and drink your way around Greater Fort Lauderdale as more than 100 local restaurants, wineries, breweries and spirit brands represent Broward’s vibrant dining scene. The second annual event, from Mar. 18-22, has chosen Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as its charitable partner, donating a portion of all proceeds to their foundation. Here’s this year’s lineup. Buy tickets at Greater Fort Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival.
- [That's a Wrap: Culinary Arts Shine at Coconut Grove Arts Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/thats-wrap-culinary-arts-shine-coconut-grove-arts-festival/) - Two new features to the 57th Coconut Grove Arts Festival – a special Valentine's Day concert by Emily Estefan and a Chef's Table where three top local chefs prepared dishes for guests – added sparkle to this year's event. Held every President's Day weekend, the three-day street festival in the heart of the Grove attracts locals and visitors here to explore art from 360 artists, listen to music, eat and drink, and watch chef demos.
- [New Chef’s Table on the Bay a Prelude to Deering Seafood Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-chef-s-table-bay-prelude-deering-seafood-festival/) - Kicking off this year’s 16th Deering Seafood Festival: Chef’s Table on the Bay, a three-course dinner prepared by chefs Cindy and Ashley Hutson of Ortanique, served under the stars in the center of the historic courtyard of the Deering Estate. The dining experience, on Mar. 27, features a champagne reception followed by a cooking demo and seafood dinner. Michael Thaler of Breakthru Beverage will talk about wine pairings and lead a lesson on making a specialty bourbon cocktail.
- [SOBEWFF: Food, Drink, Fun under the Sun](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sobewff-food-drink-fun-under-sun/) - It's high season in South Florida and that means big-name events. The biggest is the 19th Annual Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival – locals do call this event "SOBE" – from Feb. 19-23 in greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Intimate dinners, tastings on the beach, master classes, seminars, cooking demos and late-night parties are all part of the mix, all raising money to benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at FIU. We've pulled out some highlights.
- [New: Sérêvène, Red Rooster, Momosan, Meet the Goat, Vandalo Wynwood, Seasins Miami, MED](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-s-r-v-ne-red-rooster-momosan-meet-goat-vandalo-wynwood-seasins-miami-med/) - Sérêvène at the Greystone Miami Beach WHAT: Billed as Japanese izakaya-meets-French-rotisserie, Sérêvène offers fresh, sustainably sourced organic ingredients like poularde teriyaki and octopus with garbanzo, crushed tomatoes and Japanese green curry. At the helm are chefs Pawan Pinisetti and Sebastian Dumonet.WHEN: Open now for dinner; daily brunch and Tipsy Tea to open later this springWHERE: The Greystone Miami BeachMORE INFO: Sérêvène
- [Provisions for a Pandemic: Banh Mi and Some Trash Bags, Please](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/provisions-pandemic-banh-mi-and-some-trash-bags-please/) - Was it only a week ago that restaurants were ordered to close because of COVID-19? Since then, lots has happened. First, restaurants responded quickly by coming up with a takeout/delivery model. Next, they offered creative twists for takeout customers, like make-your-own pasta dinners and taco kits. And now, some restaurants have become carefully curated mini-marts, stocking local produce, wine and cocktails and pantry supplies like flour and sugar and even garbage bags.
- [Cobaya to-go! Support Your Local Restaurant and Eat Well at Home](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cobaya-go-support-your-local-restaurant-and-eat-well-home/) - Now you can shelter in place and participate in a Cobaya dinner in the comfort of your home – and help restaurant industry workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Cobaya, the underground dining club, has announced Cobaya at Home, a dinner for two that includes a main course, two sides and dessert for pickup between 6 and 8pm Thurs., Mar. 26 in Coconut Grove.
- [Hand Sanitizers, Key West-Style – Made from Rum](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/hand-sanitizers-key-west-style-made-rum/) - Hand sanitizer is hard to come by these days, so Paul Menta of First Legal Rum Distillery in Key West took matters into his own (clean) hands. He made his own product using the runoff – impurities and oils – from distilling rum. Known as the “tails,” the 140 proof alcohol is mixed with aloe and transmission gel, used in ultrasounds, and bottle it. The sanitizer dries quickly and is a handy product for those who can’t get to a sink to wash their hands. Menta gave away the 3-oz bottles around town to service workers, retailers, mail carriers and anyone else hard at work in Key West during high season for tourists.
- [UPDATED: Restaurants, Bars to Close Early](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/updated-restaurants-bars-close-early/) - New: The CDC is now recommending calling off any gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, in addition to conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. More here. Miami-Dade Mayor Calls for 11pm Restaurant Closings Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez called for all bars and restaurants to close by 11pm and for all bars, clubs, restaurants and movie theaters to cut their capacity by 50 percent.
- [Compliments on this Miami Condiment: Beast Sauce Now Available](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/compliments-miami-condiment-beast-sauce-now-available/) - What tastes like the #305? Beast Sauce! The guava sriracha ketchup is finally available in bottles at select South Florida retailers, says Sef Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast, who created the slightly spicy sauce for burgers at pop-ups at the Burger Museum. “It’s a variation of a special sauce, but not mayo-based,” says Gonzalez. “And I am a fan of guava.” Beast Sauce is good to drizzle on top of a burger or as a dipping sauce for fries. It also bakes well, he says. “You can add it to meat loaf, sloppy Joes or BBQ.”
- [Take a Ride on the Havana Rum Train](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/take-ride-havana-rum-train/) - Celebrate South Florida’s Cuban culture onboard the Havana Rum Train. Brightline is partnering once again with Rail Events Productions to transport riders to Havana’s golden era on a two-hour journey featuring live Cuban jazz, food and rum, amid tales of the history of Cuba and Miami.
- [New Bird-Friendly Demo Garden at Tropical Audubon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/new-bird-friendly-demo-garden-tropical-audubon/) - Ditch the manicured lawn and create an oasis for birds, bees and other pollinators in your backyard or on your balcony. Find out how in the months ahead at the Tropical Audubon Society’s Steinberg Nature Center, where they’re hosting a new demonstration garden. The project, which kicked off in February, is being led by volunteer coordinator Amy Creekmur and board member Kirsten Hines.
- [New Movement to Save Family Farms: Demand American Grown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-movement-save-family-farms-demand-american-grown/) - If you want to support local farmers, you’re going to have to let your grocery store know, over and over, that they need to carry local produce when it’s in season, not just imports from Mexico and Central America. That’s the message from Lawton “Bud” Chiles III. “The American farm is under attack because of a rigged system that crushes the local farm — the backbone of America,” he says. He’s launched American Grown, an initiative to get folks to support local farms. “We’ve lost over 100,000 American farms in only five years,” he says. “If this continues, we won’t be able to feed our own population.” 
- [Sabor de Miami: Cork and Fork, Music at Carnaval on the Mile](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sabor-de-miami-cork-and-fork-music-carnaval-mile/) - Top chefs and local restaurants, live music, lots of art and fun are in store in downtown Coral Gables as Carnaval on the Mile kicks off Mar. 7-8. This free, family-friendly weekend gathers 150 artists, 50 artisan vendors plus exhibitions of handcrafts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and photography. On two large stages, world-renowned artists of jazz, funk, and rock celebrate Carnaval Miami. Cork and Fork: Culinary Stars Shine This year, four sessions showcase host chefs and local restaurants. Tickets are available here.
- [Take-out with a Mission: Cobaya Delivers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/take-out-mission-cobaya-delivers/) - Creative take-out menus – DIY pizza and taco kits – get attention from diners looking for something different. But elegant pressed duck accompanied by creamed yuca followed by a candy cap mushroom flan? That was on the special take-out menu for the recent Cobaya underground dining club experience. Typically, the group engages a chef for a special evening of dining at an undisclosed location, then sells tickets for the event. Because demand far exceeds available seats, there's a lottery.
- [Dade School Food Forests Help Feed Those in Need](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/dade-school-food-forests-help-feed-those-need/) - The sudden demand for fresh, local produce has kept farmers and gardeners busy. Everyone’s harvesting and packing, from workers in the Redland tomato fields to the students at Miami-Dade public school food forests. At Maya Angelou Elementary School in Allapattah, 85 bags of fresh Okinawa spinach, lemongrass and Cuban oregano were harvested. Families picking up computers at the school took home 25 bags. MDCPS Food and Nutrition gave out the other 60 bags at its distribution center at North Miami High School.
- [Grocery Store Protocol and Food Safety Q & A](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/grocery-store-protocol-and-food-safety-q/) - How should you safely shop for groceries and handle food during the coronavirus pandemic? The short version: There’s no evidence that COVID-19 is foodborne. Washing fresh produce before eating is always a good idea, but don’t use dish soap or detergent. Wash your hands before and after handling cash. Use a hand sanitizer when you enter a grocery store, and wash your hands as soon as possible after you leave.
- [Fresh Demand for Local Produce at Longtime Homestead Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fresh-demand-local-produce-longtime-homestead-farm/) - Even before daylight, the line of cars stretched for half a mile in front of Sam S. Accursio and Sons Farms’ Homestead packing house. On hand: Crates of freshly harvested zucchini, yellow squash, red tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, green beans, ten bucks a box. Today, they moved an estimated six tons of produce.
- [Easter and Passover Meals To-go](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/easter-and-passover-meals-go/) - The spring holiday tradition for 2020? Takeout! These restaurants offer special menus for Passover seders and Easter dinners. Please note: Many require orders well in advance. Passover Seder Bill Hansen Creative Cuisine WHAT: Passover Seder by chef Dewey LoSasso, with Seder plate, matzo ball soup, chopped chicken liver, black radish, beet and kohlrabi salad.DETAILS: No delivery fees. Place orders 48 hours in advance. Minimum 4 guests.MORE INFO: Email dewey@billhansencatering.com
- [It's On! Poetry in Pajamas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/its-poetry-pajamas/) - Hey, not all of South Florida's events have been canceled because of COVID-19! We told you to join us for Poetry in Pajamas for the O, Miami Poetry Festival, and it's still on. But instead of getting together at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, you can take part online on Friday, April 3 at 7pm.
- [Updated: Agricultural Relief, What Stimulus Package Means for Farmers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/updated-agricultural-relief-what-stimulus-package-means-farmers/) - UPDATED: Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried's office released the following information about the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
- [South Florida Restaurants Open for Delivery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/south-florida-restaurants-open-delivery/) - Restaurants in Miami-Dade, Fort Lauderdale and Key West are under order to close or remain open with takeout and delivery options. This map shows independent restaurants that are offering take-out or delivery. We'll update frequently. Many use conventional food delivery services – GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates and so on. Many restaurants offer their own delivery service as a way to save money and use their own employees. If you're looking to show support to local restaurants hard hit by these closings, consider using their own delivery service or pick up your order in person.
- [Changing How We Eat, Day by Day: Diary of the COVID-19 Outbreak](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/changing-how-we-eat-day-day-diary-covid-19-outbreak/) - Note: Cancellations and protocols are changing rapidly. Check first with any business and with recommended policies before ordering or going out to eat. South Floridians are familiar with the effects of hurricanes – businesses and schools closing, difficulty finding goods and services, cleaning up the neighborhood. But dealing with the coronavirus is different. The scale is global, and the stakes are high.
- [Green Scene](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/green-scene/) - PROTECTING OCEANS: Key West Food and Wine Festival 10 YEARS AGO… 
- [On Point](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/point/) - Cobaya Dining Club 10 YEARS AGO …
- [Neighborhoods](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/neighborhoods/) - What's the hottest new spot? Sometimes it's an old neighborhood that's been rediscovered. Other times, it's a clever revamp. And often you can never tell what's going to bring the cool crowd. Here are some neighborhoods worth the visit.
- [Good Taste](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/good-taste/) - Sef Gonzalez 10 YEARS AGO … Westchester resident Sef Gonzalez had been writing a blog to document his burger excursions and comfort foods around South Florida. He organized the first food truck event in Florida and still hosts the longest running food truck roundup at Arts Park in Hollywood; owned the Burger Museum for three years; wrote All About the Burger; puts together immensely popular events; and is the go-to guy for information about comfort food in South Florida and well beyond. 
- [South Grove Little Free Library Becomes a Tiny Food Bank](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/south-grove-little-free-library-becomes-tiny-food-bank/) - At least one of the Little Free Libraries around is carrying soup and other non-perishable items in addition to books. Someone filled the neighborhood book box at Plaza Street and Loquat Avenue in south Coconut Grove with pasta, baby foods, beans rice and canned goods, reports a neighbor, who says “please feel free to go and take some food if you and your family are struggling.” Anyone who wants to add to the collection of shelf-stable foods can provide those, too.
- [Florida Farmers Launch Farm-to-Inmate Program](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/florida-farmers-launch-farm-inmate-program/) - The latest recipients of harvested produce from Homestead fields? More than 87,000 inmates in the Florida Department of Corrections. Nearly 200 tons of locally grown squash, green beans, cucumbers and lettuce from Sam Accursio & Sons Farm of Homestead and TKM Bengard Farms of Belle Glade will be handled and distributed by 5 Brothers Produce Company of Florida City directly to FDC. This collaborative effort will serve as a future model as more producers work together and come up with new solutions to address supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.
- [Cook Your Own Pollo Tropical](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cook-your-own-pollo-tropical/) - Ready for DIY Pollo Tropical? Fans can now get citrus-marinated chicken ready to cook in their kitchen, plus white rice and black beans at Pollo Pantry. The popular grilled chicken restaurant is offering a pantry menu, selling whole chickens for $5 and six marinated boneless breasts for $10, at the drive-through and take-out at more than 140 participating locations in Florida.
- [New State Resource Connects Farmers, Consumers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-state-resource-connects-farmers-consumers/) - Florida is making it easier for farmers to find buyers for their fruits and vegetables by connecting them with consumers online. Agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have created a Florida Farm to You commodities list, connecting potential buyers with farmers and producers of Florida-grown commodities like fresh produce, seafood and poultry.
- [New Delivery Options Save Money for Restaurants and Customers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-delivery-options-save-money-restaurants-and-customers/) - As restaurants adjust to a takeout and delivery model, keeping costs down is critical to their survival and their ability to keep workers working. Using third-party services like Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates may have made business sense when business was normal, but now those costs add up at a time when every penny matters. Those apps make money by charging both customers and restaurants in the form of commissions and fees. Restaurants pay them a commission of as much as 30 percent, and may also pay for advertising for priority placement. Customers pay delivery fees, service fees and gratuities.
- [Recipes for Home: Our New Edible Communities Cookbook](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/recipes-home-our-new-edible-communities-cookbook/) - Our new cookbook is here! We’ve teamed up with fellow Edible publishers in nearly 80 communities to curate over 100 pages of recipes, videos, podcasts and illustrations in the latest Edible Communities cookbook release, Recipes from Home. Behind every Edible magazine is a small, local business owner and a dedicated team of individuals who are passionate about telling the story of local food and drink. Like many small businesses, we’re all wrestling with uncertainties right now But we still believe there’s never been a more important time to make sure we continue to tell the stories that make our communities so vibrant.
- [Florida Farmers, Hemp is Happening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/florida-farmers-hemp-happening/) - Interested in growing hemp? Starting today, cultivation permits are available, now that the USDA has approved Florida’s hemp plan, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services office. State officials believe that growing hemp can strengthen Florida’s agriculture industry and diversify the state’s economy. Industrial hemp, a Cannabis sativa L. plant, is not marijuana because it contains less than 0.3 percent total THC, the psychoactive chemical that get people high.
- [Changing up the Wine Business](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/changing-wine-business/) - For Jeffrey Wolfe, proprietor of Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe in Coral Gables (and edible South Florida wine columnist), adjusting to the new normal means wearing a new hat – delivery man – and conducting his weekly wine tastings virtually. And both roles are helping his Coral Gables business, effectively closed since the pandemic shutdown.
- [What’s on the menu  at the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/what-s-menu-pelican-harbor-seabird-station/) - Bruce the Virginia opossum, who has neurological trauma with his back limbs, eats chunks of fruit, vegetables, ferret chow, small fish, yogurt and mealworms. Charlie the resident blue jay might get one peanut, some earthworms, strawberries and seed. “We usually know species’ diets based on wildlife rehab books and on their natural history,” says wildlife rehabilitation manager Yaritza Acosta. The staff buy insects in bulk online and get produce from grocery stores and donations. 
- [Meet Our Artist: Melanie Stewart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-melanie-stewart/) - Chef and artist Melanie Stewart created our exuberant cover art for our 10th anniversary issue. We first met her when she used her artistic talents to illustrate a food display at Whole Foods Market. Over the years, she’s contributed recipes and has volunteered as a chef at the annual Dinner for Farmers at Vizcaya. She’s currently a chef and cheese specialist with Crown Wine & Spirits. Her passions are wine, food and art. Stewart boasts a cookbook collection of over 1,000 books.
- [Farmers Markets to Go: New Business Model, Same Sense of Community](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/farmers-markets-go-new-business-model-same-sense-community/) - When the coronavirus pandemic forced farmers markets to close at the height of the season in South Florida, vendor Laurie Landgrebe knew what that meant for her artisan granola business: a huge loss in sales. “We work all year for March and April sales,” she says. “Everything we sell then represents 35 percent of our annual sales.” Landgrebe, who sells Laurie’s Pantry granola at 12 Florida farmers markets during the season, was talking about the closings at the market she attends in Englewood. “Four or five vendors were bawling,” she says. “‘We’re gonna go out of business’”
- [At-home Kitchen: Online Cooking Classes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/home-kitchen-online-cooking-classes/) - Virtual classes are for everyone. Now that many people are at home, enterprising chefs and bartenders are producing how-to videos. Kitchen Quarantine with Massimo Bottura Michelin-starred Italian chef Massimo Bottura’s inventive series in his family kitchen is instructive and entertaining, focusing on real home cooking in English and Italian, too. The whole family gets involved, making this a warm and welcome break from a country that has, sadly, been ravaged by coronavirus. Follow @massimobottura on Instagram every day at 3pm
- [Make it a Mother’s Day to Remember](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/make-it-mother-s-day-remember/) - Mom always did appreciate your creative efforts above everything else. And this year, with no crowded brunches in sight, it's time to think creatively. Here are some ideas and specials to inspire you. FOOD Cook It Yourself /Deliver It WHAT: If you can’t be with Mom for Mother’s Day, do what the restaurants are doing: make her a ready-to-heat-and-eat brunch or dinner, package it (with fresh flowers, wine or cocktails and other treats) and deliver it. Like that colored card still on the fridge, this will stay with her forever.
- [All Invited to Virtual Miami Spring Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/all-invited-virtual-miami-spring-festival/) - Missing South Florida’s nonstop stream of events and festivals during the coronavirus closings? You’re invited to Cultivating Culture on Sat., May 9, an online gathering of local food artisans and gardeners hosting demos and presentations all day via Instagram Live.
- [Spend a Day in the Redland for Fresh Air, Local Produce, Mangos!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/spend-day-redland-fresh-air-local-produce-mangos/) - South Floridians eager to enjoy this weekend’s gorgeous end-of-spring weather and pick up local produce can head to the Redland. Fruit and Spice Park is open for business as long as visitors wear masks, maintain social distance and follow other guidelines.
- [Lee Schrager Throws a Socially Distant Bake Sale Every Sunday](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/lee-schrager-throws-socially-distant-bake-sale-every-sunday/) - Update: This event is now a weekly bake sale with special guests and multiple vendors. Restaurant relief is alive and well, even as restaurants gear up to reopen. For the fourth week, Lee Brian Schrager is hosting his “Putting on the Pounds (LBS)” Bake Sale benefiting the SOBEWFF® & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund, providing immediate financial support to independently owned and operated restaurants and bars impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in South Florida.
- [Virtual Farmers Markets: Where to Buy from Your Favorite Artisans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/virtual-farmers-markets-where-buy-your-favorite-artisans/) - It's not the same as running into your neighbors at the farmers market. But these virtual farmers markets will let you shop online for local artisan products, and produce, too. These are great opportunities to support your friendly food artisans. Keep in mind that the rules may be different from 24/7 online shopping, especially for orders that include produce, with windows of availability for sales and pickup/delivery opportunities. Read each policy before you order. ONLINE
- [Make S’Mores for a Memorial Day National Park Campout](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/make-s-mores-memorial-day-national-park-campout/) - Stock up on graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate for an online campout. (Bonus: no mosquitos!) This weekend, Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve will co-host the National Park Service's Memorial Day Weekend Virtual Campout, a three-day social media event visitors can enjoy from the comfort of their own homes and backyards. Twenty National Park Service units across the American South and Caribbean have teamed up for the effort, which kicks off on Facebook May 23 at 3pm.
- [Celebrate Virtual Mango Fest Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-virtual-mango-fest-key-west/) - You don’t have to live in South Florida to enjoy the Mango Fest Key West from June 22-28. Just go online at noon every day to watch culinary videos, or cocktail videos just in time for your at-home Happy Hour at 5pm. Stroll virtually through Truman’s Waterfront Park Pier at the Virtual Vendor Village and order items online for shipping or delivery. Enter the Mango Fest Poetry and Prose Contest and view the Mango Square Foot Art Show.
- [Adopt-a-Box Moves to USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/adopt-box-moves-usda-farmers-families-food-box-program/) - The team behind the community-supported Adopt-a-Box program, who have handed out more than 5,200 20-pound boxes filled with Florida produce to families in need, is stepping up their game. They’ll be distributing 12,500 boxes of Redland-raised and Fresh from Florida produce to families in need over the next six weeks through the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program.
- [Know Your Invasive Species](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/know-your-invasive-species/) - National Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 16-23. How well do you know about these invasive species, especially here in South Florida? These trusted resources offer ways to combat this problem:
- [South Florida Restaurants Reopening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-restaurants-reopening/) - These are some of the restaurants reopening for business under new guidelines, including operating at 50 percent capacity, keeping tables 6 feet apart and employing stringent cleaning protocols. Check individual restaurants for their opening dates and hours of operation.
- [Reopening South Florida, Step by Step](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/reopening-south-florida-step-step/) - Eating out at a restaurant is going to be very different in the coming weeks. So will shopping. And not every business will be open. It’s going to be a whole new normal Mon., May 18, when governor Ron DeSantis’ stay-at-home order is lifted for Miami-Dade and Broward counties, allowing them to move to the first phase of getting back to business after the COVID-19 pandemic closings. Over the next few weeks, look for restaurants to reopen with more outdoor seating if possible to allow physical distancing.
- [Food Artisans Need Your Business, Too](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/food-artisans-need-your-business-too/) - Local food artisans – the cookie bakers, kombucha brewers, chocolatiers, beekeepers, granola makers, to name only a few – are having a tough time since nearly all of South Florida’s farmers markets are closed, and brick-and-mortars are closed to the usual foot traffic. You can order from their websites. Some are offering free delivery and discounts. We've added stores selling freshly caught seafood, too. We’ll keep updating this list.
- [Juneteenth Party at Red Rooster Overtown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/juneteenth-party-red-rooster-overtown/) - Celebrate Juneteenth and the debut of The Creamery at Red Rooster Overtown, part of chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant that’s been feeding those in need over the past few weeks. Sponsored by La Fete du Rose, the June 20th celebration starts at noon in the backyard, which will be outfitted with picnic tables placed six feet apart.
- [Stone Crabs Continue Decline, Season May Shorten](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/stone-crabs-continue-decline-season-may-shorten/) - Moving the end of Florida stone crab season a month earlier and increasing the minimum claw size are two potential regulations state officials will consider as they seek to stem the declining population of the popular crustaceans because of overfishing. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding virtual workshops June 16 and 18 to gather input about managing the stone crab fishery. Since the 1990s, commercial landings have declined by 22 percent – 712,000 pounds of claws, representing a loss of $8.3 million in potential annual dockside revenue, says spokesperson Amanda Nalley.
- [Meet Our Artist: Anna Takahashi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/meet-our-artist-anna-takahashi/) - When we saw Anna Takahashi's art in edible San Luis Obispo, we knew she'd be perfect for our playful Tasty Invasives cover. A Japanese illustrator specializing in work around food culture, Anna divides her time between California, Europe and Japan, where she connects with the land, people and food, sharing splendidly colorful tables. See her work at annatakahashi.com and follow her on Instagram.
- [Pup & Pantry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/pup-pantry/) - Despite closings at restaurants and retail locations, resilient food artisans are still launching their products. Pup & Pantry is a new line of pet treats from Aubrey Swanson. After her planned launch party in March was called off, she chose to offer a limited delivery service. “Since everyone is home with their dogs, and traffic is light, now is the best time to launch free, local delivery and pickup from our home in Miami Shores,” says Swanson, who was inspired to create the pet treats for Rebel, her Jack Russell rescue pup.
- [¡Jamónton!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/jam-nton/) - “How does a rafter, exile, son of two hardworking Cubans dropped in the middle of a forbidden spot in the Caribbean with cigars and roosters grow up to revolutionize our culinary future?” ¡Alejandro Jamónton! Straight outta Hialeah, Eddie Mujica dropped his own parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” as it debuts on Disney+ this Fourth of July weekend, celebrating the creator of the iconic Cuban sandwich.
- [Happy Fourth of July Weekend! Wear a Mask!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/happy-fourth-july-weekend-wear-mask/) - OK, so this Independence Day weekend will be one like no other – closed beaches, no fireworks. Show that can-do spirit by celebrating virtually. Cook at home. Make ice cream. Track down our local fruits in season – mango, jackfruit, avocado, passion fruit all in season right now. Order takeout from your favorite restaurant, brewery, wine shop and bar. Safely visit outdoor parks and institutions. Watch “Hamilton.” And wear that mask! EAT Balloo’s DIY BBQ Jerk chicken, jerk salmon, corn, slaw, pigeon peas and rice, coconut bread pudding, beer or wine: $95 for 4 people. Call 786-534-2768
- [Johnson & Wales North Miami Campus Will Close in 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/johnson-wales-north-miami-campus-will-close-2021/) - The culinary school that trained South Florida chefs and restaurateurs like Adrianne Calvo and Timon Balloo announced today they’ll end operations in summer 2021. Johnson & Wales says returning students will be able to continue their education through the 2020-2021 academic year, but they will not enroll a new incoming class for this fall.
- [Splash the Town Mango!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/splash-town-mango/) - This year's Mango Fest Key West debuts a unique virtual experience, allowing everyone – whether you're in the Keys or in front of your computer – to visit this tropical paradise and explore the mango festival through its many components. Stroll virtually through Truman’s Waterfront Park Pier at the Virtual Vendor Village and order items online for shipping or delivery. Watch culinary videos, or cocktail videos just in time for your at-home Happy Hour at 5pm. Enter the Mango Fest Poetry and Prose Contest and view the Mango Square Foot Art Show.
- [Pulling Out The Stops to Lure Restaurant Customers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/pulling-out-stops-lure-restaurant-customers/) - It’s been a long three months for everyone since COVID-19 upended everyone’s lives, but perhaps the longest for restaurateurs, forced to shut down at the height of the South Florida tourist season. To keep workers on board, many scrambled to create a takeout/delivery model. Other restaurants, especially those at temporarily shuttered hotels, simply closed until hotels reopened. Many stayed busy cooking food to give away for those in need. And some, foreseeing a bleak future of limited seating and limited foot traffic, have already thrown in the towel and closed their doors.
- [Virtual Family Food Lab at Vizcaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/virtual-family-food-lab-vizcaya/) - Let kids learn about growing their own food virtually at the Virtual Family Food Lab at Vizcaya. A continuation of their popular onsite family programs at Vizcaya Village before the pandemic, it’s five weeks of lessons and activities all centered around growing your own food – what you can eat, how to harvest and prepare foods you’ve grown, planning your own garden for fall – for kids and adults to do together. The lessons are a mix of pre-recorded videos and live, virtual discussions anchored in Vizcaya’s agricultural histor and applicable to life today in our own kitchens and gardens. Here's the rundown:
- [The Education Fund Gets Farm-to-School Grant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/education-fund-gets-farm-school-grant/) - The Education Fund’s Food Forests for Schools program has received a $100,000 grant from the USDA Farm to School Grant program. Their food forests in many Miami-Dade schools transform public schoolyards into outdoor eco-labs that provide both nutrient-dense food for school cafeterias and agricultural education.
- [Small Restaurant Owners: ‘What Do We Do?’](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/small-restaurant-owners-what-do-we-do/) - Updated: Miami restaurant industry individuals are gathering at 11am today in front of the American Airlines Arena to protest the county's order shutting down inside dining. They're calling for better communication and a "more reasonable approach to decision making" and consistency in closings among businesses. "We have assisted in relief efforts, food distributions, sacrificed our own health and safety for the sake of the Miami community at large." 
- [Happy Bastille Day! Porter un masque!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/happy-bastille-day-porter-un-masque/) - French Wines Get a six-pack from Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe: Champagne Aubry Premier Cru Brut 2018, Domaine St Nicolas Les Clous 2016, Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Rouge 2018 + 3 more classics for delivery or pickup: wolfeswines.com Miami Spice Menu at Villa Azur Chef’s specials – Bucheron baked cheese, chateaubriand for two, Miami Spice menu at Villa Azur villaazurmiami.com
- [Zero Waste Cooking: Broccoli, Carrot, Onions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/zero-waste-cooking-broccoli-carrot-onions/) - Carrot Tops Combine with garlic, pine nuts or salted sunflower seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper and blend until pureed. Stir in grated romano cheese. Toss with cooked pasta (add a little pasta water to thin out) or roasted vegetables. Broccoli Chop stems (peel if they’re older) and steam or saute in olive oil.
- [What’s Different This CSA Season: More Ways to Pay, Sliding Scale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/what-s-different-csa-season-more-ways-pay-sliding-scale/) - South Florida’s signup season for community-supported agriculture – CSA – is upon us. Like all of 2020, changes are in the works, many springing out of COVID-19 adjustments the during last months of the spring season. As the pandemic galvanized the public to seek out produce from local farms instead of grocery stores, savvy farmers quickly mobilized, creating produce box deliveries, low-contact pickups, online ordering systems and drive-through markets to meet increased demand.
- [Mayor: It Would Be Irresponsible to Allow Indoor Dining, While Restaurant Workers Take to Streets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/mayor-it-would-be-irresponsible-allow-indoor-dining-while-restaurant-workers-take/) - Chanting “Save our restaurants!” frustrated restaurant owners and workers gathered under the noontime Miami sun to call attention to the order earlier in the week to close inside dining rooms because of the pandemic. Nick Sharp of Threefold Cafe, one of the organizers, called for “common-sense, well thought out actions, working together,” he told the crowd in front of the AmericanAirlines Arena. They want restaurant dining rooms to reopen until there’s clear evidence that closing them is part of a realistic plan to manage the spread of COVID-19. 
- [Ortanique Closes: ‘It’s Been a Great Freakin’ Ride’](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/ortanique-closes-it-s-been-great-freakin-ride/) - Just a couple of weeks after celebrating the restaurant’s 21st anniversary on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Cindy Hutson and partner Delius Shirley announced they were closing Ortanique on the Mile. “Thanks everyone,” reads the chalkboard hanging in the colorful entrance next to Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. “We will miss you. Gone but not forgotten.”
- [Cocktails from Erik Lowman’s Summer of Tiki](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/cocktails-erik-lowman-s-summer-tiki/) - The Fizzy Malabar (Pictured above)
- [Backyard Alchemy: Cocktails Whipped Up with Whatever’s Growing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/backyard-alchemy-cocktails-whipped-whatever-s-growing/) - It was Erik Lowman’s Instagram feed that caught our attention – beautifully styled cocktails, fabulous glassware and garnishes: black sapote fruits, Bahamian bird peppers, red dragonfruit, tropical flowers, props that scream South Florida. To make his cocktails, Lowman draws upon childhood experiences here and on a Midwestern family farm, working with two of Miami’s best-known chefs, and his own inventiveness in using backyard flora.
- [Cute Chicks! Raising Backyard Chickens in Quarantine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/cute-chicks-raising-backyard-chickens-quarantine/) - Like flour for sourdough, baby chicks have been a hot item during the pandemic as many sought to raise backyard chickens. It’s a fun family activity and a great teaching experience … and a great source of eggs.
- [Try a Cocktail Avocado for National Avocado Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/try-cocktail-avocado-national-avocado-day/) - This National Avocado Day, July 31, say hello to the pitless avocado. About the size of a dill pickle, this fruit is the result of an unpollinated blossom and may occur alongside regular-sized avocados with pits. Bee Heaven Farm’s Margie Pikarsky, who grows avocados, says she rarely sees them on her trees, but figures growers here just toss them out in favor of their larger fruits.
- [Food Service](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-service/) - Mahatma Gandhi said,“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Two high school seniors in Miami-Dade and Broward honored at the recent Miami Herald’s Silver Knight Awards found their calling by feeding those in need.
- [Best State Matcha: Coffee + Matcha!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/best-state-matcha-coffee-matcha/) - The Story of Best State Matcha Coffee leaf powder + matcha tea? Yes! This new blend offers the healthy benefits of antioxidants and lower caffeine in a refreshing beverage. Made in Uji, Japan, Best State Matcha combines coffee leaf and matcha for a new, delicious experience.
- [COCHON555 Miami To Go!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/cochon555-miami-go/) - One of South Florida’s popular porky events, Cochon555 is happening Sept. 22-27 virtually. Across five different nights, chefs Michael Lewis (KYU), Michael Schwartz (Amara at Paraiso), Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis (Root & Bone, Stiltsville), Giorgio Rapicavoli (Eating House) and Brad Kilgore (Ember) will host virtual dinners via Zoom. Participants can order tickets for carryout meals and watch dishes recreated online.
- [In Memoriam: William Lessard, Rare Fruit Enthusiast and Mentor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-william-lessard-rare-fruit-enthusiast-and-mentor/) - One of South Florida’s best known fruit aficionados, William Lessard, has died at 87. He served as a mentor to young and old about the world of tropical fruits, from bananas to annonas, sharing colorful tales along the way.
- [Box It Up](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/box-it/) - For the homebound, food in a box – produce, chef kits to go, custom meal or cocktail kits or foods from wholesalers-turned-retailers – is a smart way to support local businesses. Sunshine Provisions sunshineprovisions.com Wear that chef’s toque like a pro for backyard summer grilling. Now you can order the same burger blends the restaurants get, including Wagyu blend patties, plus local all-beef hot dogs, chorizo, lamb merguez sausage, and other grocery items.
- [It's National Farmers Market Week Aug. 2-8](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/its-national-farmers-market-week-aug-2-8/) - While COVID-19 has made it a challenge for markets across the country, you can shop at South Florida markets in different ways during the pandemic. Why is it more important than ever to support your local farmers market, no matter how you shop there?
- [Know Your Avocado](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/know-your-avocado/) - Common names: Avocado pear, alligator pear, aguacate (Spanish)Botanical name: Persea americana Miller, part of the Lauraceae familyWhere it’s grown commercially: Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Australia, Israel, Chile, tropical Africa, Spain and Indonesia and California, Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Texas
- [Takeout Treats: What to Order?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/takeout-treats-what-order/) - Tâm Tâm Vietnamese Street Food at Michael's Genuine WHAT: From Sept. 7-13, order Vietnamese dishes like crispy pork belly banh mi, Viet elote and steamed mussels at Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink. Tâm Tâm's founders, who worked at Schwartz's Tigertail and Amara and Amara, also sell their food at 1-800-LUCKY.WHERE: Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, Design District. (You can also order their food at 1-800-LUCKY, Design District)DETAILS: Dine in, according to COVID guidelines, or order for takeout/delivery.
- [Miami-Dade Restaurants Can Reopen for Indoor Dining Mon.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/miami-dade-restaurants-can-reopen-indoor-dining-mon/) - Miami-Dade restaurants will be allowed to reopen for limited indoor dining starting Aug. 31 now that the county’s COVID-19 infection rate is at the 10% level. Miami-Dade mayor Carlos Gimenez made the announcement based on meetings with restaurant owners and city mayors. “We’re going to take this cautiously,” he says. “I’m not easing up on the curfew. We’ll see what happens after Labor Day weekend.”
- [Beauty in Botany: The Art and Science of Julio J. Figueroa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/beauty-botany-art-and-science-julio-j-figueroa/) - Botanical illustrations require precise detail along with artistic vision. At the Coral Gables Museum, illustrator Julio J. Figueroa’s works on display reveal varieties of mangos, flowers and other illustrations with photographic accuracy. To create his art, Figueroa works directly with biologists and botanists and uses the living plant, as it is in nature, for reference, including the flowers, leaves, seeds and fruit in his illustrations. “The result has all the parts that serve to identify that species,” he says.
- [Grove Stove Meal Deliveries Help Restaurants, Those in Need](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/grove-stove-meal-deliveries-help-restaurants-those-need/) - Coconut Grove restaurants and nonprofits are benefiting through Grove Stove, a program that buys meals from area restaurants and donates them to nonprofits, who distribute them to those who can use a healthy meal. The Coconut Grove BID has allocated $150,000 for the project, which pays participating restaurants $15 per meal to provide up to 50 meals every week. Those meals then go to the Coconut Grove Food Crisis Network, St. James Baptist Church and Grove Outreach for distribution.
- [More Ways to Enjoy Avocados](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/more-ways-enjoy-avocados/) - Rock the Guac Guacamole – an essential component of a Super Bowl party and a Cinco de Mayo fiesta – is derived from the Mexican Nahuatl words for avocado (āhuacatl) and sauce (mōlli). It’s easy to make when you have plenty of ripe avocados on hand. If not, find ready-made guac from Florida avocados from these growers.
- [The Case for Florida Avocados](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/case-florida-avocados/) - “Step outside of the Hass and your comfort zone,” says Charles LaPradd, Miami-Dade agricultural manager. “Florida avocados aren’t boring. There’s a whole palette of different flavors and textures.” And they’re a healthy choice, lower in calories and fat. 
- [Taste Miami: Niven Patel Hosts James Beard Foundation Event](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/taste-miami-niven-patel-hosts-james-beard-foundation-event/) - South Florida chef Niven Patel of Ghee and Mamey Miami is cooking up a three-course meal as part of Taste America: Miami, a virtual dining event celebrating the local restaurant community. Miami is one of 20 cities taking part in Taste America, featuring a lineup of James Beard Foundation friends, chefs and special guests for a virtual communal dinner to support local independent restaurants. Guests will pick up a meal, wine and a whiskey tasting on the afternoon of Sun., Oct. 18, plus gain access to cooking demos and a national broadcast. Tickets are $150. Chef Patel's menu includes:
- [Calle Ocho Live, All Star Virtual Latin Music Fest](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/calle-ocho-live-all-star-virtual-latin-music-fest/) - Ready for Hispanic Heritage Month’s largest online Latin music festival? This big event starts at 3pm on Sun., Oct. 4 with a live tailgate party featuring a national dance competition, short cooking segments and musical performances. The main event of Calle Ocho Live immediately follows from 4pm-7pm with a musical lineup that includes Reggaeton star Ivy Queen doing a virtual duet, “La Vida Es Un Carnaval,” with the late Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz. 
- [Urban Oasis Project to Miami: Let Us Open Our Farmers Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/urban-oasis-project-miami-let-us-open-our-farmers-markets/) - \When the pandemic forced everything to shut down in mid-March, nearly all farmers markets – at the height of their growing season – closed up, too. Over the past six months, many South Florida farmers and artisan markets have reopened in different forms.
- [Rosh Hashanah to-go](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/rosh-hashanah-go/) - Jewish New Year for All from Michelle Bernstein WHAT: Sweet pickled deviled eggs, matzoh ball, brisket, roast beets and Brussels sprouts leaves, potato kugel and honey apple cake.DETAILS: $35 per person (two-order minimum). Order by Sept. 18 for free delivery in Miami-Dade.ORDER: 305-213-2512 and Michelle Bernstein Catering
- [World Food Day 2020](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/world-food-day-2020/) - Every year on Oct. 16, more than 150 countries celebrate the birthday of FAO, the Food and Agriculture Organization, an agency of the United Nations founded in 1945 that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. This year’s theme is Food Heroes. "Behind our food, there is always someone who produced, planted, harvested, fished or transported it,” notes the FAO. “This World Food Day, we take the opportunity to thank these #FoodHeroes who, no matter the circumstances, continue to provide food to their communities and beyond – helping to grow, nourish and sustain our world. "
- [New Rules As Stone Crab Season Begins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-rules-stone-crab-season-begins/) - October 15th launches harvest time for one of South Florida’s favorite crustaceans. But this year new rules apply – crab claws will need to be 1/8” longer to harvest legally, and the season will close two weeks early, on May 2. The move, aimed at helping build back the declining stone crab numbers, may mean consumers will see fewer medium claws, compared to large, jumbo and colossal. 
- [Local Artist Celebrates Miami with Captain Morgan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/local-artist-celebrates-miami-captain-morgan/) - Miami artist Brandy Swope is representing the community in a big way. She was chosen as one of a group of talented artists to celebrate the launch of Captain Morgan Sliced Apple Spiced Rum in communities across the country by creating a mural that honors each home city’s diverse flavors, people, art and sounds. Swope’s colorful mural, located off Lincoln Road at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive, features a backdrop of huge letters spelling out MIAMI with figures dancing, posing and playing music, all representative of what she sees as Miami’s festive vibe, plus Captain Morgan Sliced Apple Rum splashing around.
- [Agriculture in Times of Crisis Speaker Series: Emerging Direct-to-Consumer Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/agriculture-times-crisis-speaker-series-emerging-direct-consumer-markets/) - When COVID-19 shut down the country in March, consumers immediately saw its impact on food and groceries. In South Florida, farmers lost restaurant and cruise ship clients at the height of their winter growing season. Suddenly, the hyperlocal drive-through market was born – along with other programs connecting farmers directly with consumers and businesses.
- [One More Week! Miami Spice, Dine Out Lauderdale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/one-more-week-miami-spice-dine-out-lauderdale/) - Bonus month this fall! Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale restaurant promotions have been extended through October. The popular fixed-price menus will be available at participating restaurants, and some include takeout options.
- [Legion Park Farmers Markets Will Reopen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/legion-park-farmers-markets-will-reopen/) - Updated: Here are opening dates of Urban Oasis Project farmers markets, according to Art Friedrich: • Arsht Center Market Mondays will reopen Mon., Oct 26 from 4-7pm as a drive-through along the valet ramp. • Legion Park will reopen Nov. 7 • South Miami City Hall, a new market, will open Nov. 7 Masks are required for everyone. There will be no food for immediate consumption, and no touching of produce or other products. "We ask people to avoid cash transactions," Friedrich says. "We will have handwashing stations available and sanitizers at every booth." Booths will be spaced out.
- [Relief for Out-of-Work Hospitality Employees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/relief-out-work-hospitality-employees/) - Want to help the many restaurant and bar workers suddenly out of work as a result of COVID-19 closings? Want to lend a hand? These sites are all raising money specifically to help those in need in the hospitality industry. For food distribution, see Food Giveaways for Those in Need. Axis Helps South Florida restaurant and hospitality workers and small businesses can check this site, which lists ongoing efforts to help those whose livelihoods are affected by the pandemic. More here.
- [South Florida Voting Info + Food at the Polls + Incentives for Voters!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/south-florida-voting-info-food-polls-incentives-voters/) - Polls are open 7am-7pm! Broward: ow.ly/OC1D50BWeU9 Miami-Dade: ow.ly/nXon50BWeU8 Monroe: ow.ly/3Ddy50BWeUa 
- [Eating in the Time of Storms and Pandemic](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/eating-time-storms-and-pandemic/) - There’s plenty of information about what to do to prepare for a storm. We’re here to talk about food and drink beyond stocking up on Beanee Weenee. First, use common sense. Listen to official news sources. Don’t panic. Anticipate losing power, so charge all your devices. Do your laundry. Gas up the car or charge it. Then, stay off the road if possible to avoid flooded streets and poor visbility. If you have a chainsaw, get some gas for that, too. Visit official sources for openings, closings and other emergency info:
- [What's In Season? The South Florida Harvest Calendar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/whats-in-season-south-florida-harvest-calendar/) - Buying in season means purchasing produce when it’s ripe. These fruits and vegetables are harvested and sold in South Florida markets during these months. Their availability may vary depending on weather conditions and individual varieties. Just because you see these items for sale in a farmers market doesn’t mean they were grown in South Florida. If they’re not labeled “local,” ask the vendor where they’re from.
- [Books of the Season + Virtual Miami Book Fair](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/books-season-virtual-miami-book-fair/) - Like many of South Florida’s major events in 2020, the Miami Book Fair Nov. 15-22 looks different this year. The event will be virtual, featuring mostly free online events and 200+ authors at MiamiBookFairOnline.com. Sign in and you’ll be able to join live events, stream authors on demand, read about writers in conversation, buy featured books, and more. Look for on-demand author events schedule on the Miami Book Fair Online homepage. Events with live Q&A sessions will be listed accordingly.
- [Celebrate Miami Virtually at CultureFest305](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-miami-virtually-culturefest305/) - Updated: CultureFest 305 imay be over, but you can go online to watch videos, download activities and coloring pages, find recipes and more here.
- [Thousands of Lionfish Caught in 2020 Challenge](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/thousands-lionfish-caught-2020-challenge/) - More than 21,000 invasive were removed from Florida waters in the fifth annual Lionfish Challenge, which rewards harvesters with prizes for their removals. South Florida winners included David Connerth (1,141) and Shane Rasch (619) of Palm Beach County, both in the recreational category, and Rachel Bowman of Monroe County (933 lbs.) in the commercial category. A Destin fisherman speared what turned out to be a state record for the longest lionfish caught in the Gulf of Mexico, measuring 18.19 inches.
- [Support Your Favorite Causes at Give Miami Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/support-your-favorite-causes-give-miami-day/) - Some year, this 2020! During the pandemic, we've all faced challenges. Nonprofits have been hit hard – their needs are great while their revenues are down. On Nov. 19, you can support your favorites at Give Miami Day, one of the nation’s biggest 24-hour annual giving events. There's early giving, too, Nov. 16-18. Nearly 900 nonprofits are taking part in this year’s event, each of which always finds a way to provide the supplies, services and support everyone needs. Please find a cause or an organization you believe in and make a charitable donation. Everyone can be a philanthropist! Give generously.
- [Storm Eta Soaks South Dade Fields](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/storm-eta-soaks-south-dade-fields/) - Updated: Some local veggies will cost more this Thanksgiving. Expect beans, squash, tomatoes and cucumber prices to go up as a result of Tropical Storm Eta’s heavy winds and rains. According to The Produce Reporter, cucumbers and squash don’t do well in wind and rain. While late-season tropical storm Eta didn’t deliver big winds as it moved across South Florida, rains drenched the already-saturated ground, causing problems for farmers growing winter crops and threatening availability of green beans, squash and other produce for Thanksgiving.
- [How to Host a Safe Holiday Gathering](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/how-host-safe-holiday-gathering/) - Thanksgiving is around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about what kind of turkey to make, the best wines to serve – and whether you’re going to invite anyone outside of your immediate household to dinner. Should you call off hosting all 2020 holidays? Make them virtual gatherings? Or just throw a big family get-together, coronavirus be damned?
- [Thousands of Cookies by Shar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/thousands-cookies-shar/) - Sharmila Melwani of Plantation has come a long way since she baked cookies for her daughter’s first birthday 17 years ago. After that, she got a few orders and her hobby quickly turned into a wholesale business, landing clients like Epicure in Miami Beach and Whole Foods Markets. Like many small businesses, Shar’s fledgling bakery had to be resourceful: “I enlisted my son when he was in third grade and he packed 1,200 cookies for me.” Last year, Cookies by Shar delivered their biggest order to a single client, 47,000 cookies to Williams Sonoma shops across the country.
- [Crème de Víe at Los Bobos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/cr-me-de-v-e-los-bobos/) - When Antonio “Tony Bobo” Llizo was a little kid, he remembers eating his family’s traditional holiday tamales, caldo gallego and fabada and tasting crème de víe, the Cuban version of eggnog. “My mom made it,” he says. “It was a big thing during the holidays.”
- [Hallacas from the Sanchezes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/hallacas-sanchezes/) - Who makes the best hallacas? Your mother, your aunt, your abuela… and probably Jessica, Jennifer and Barbara Sanchez, who for the past nine years have been making this Venezuelan dish for friends, family and expats longing for a taste of home.
- [Concetta’s Sicilian cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/concetta-s-sicilian-cookies/) - Just as her grandmother and mother did, Concetta Pilato bakes cookies for Christmas in her Boca Raton kitchen. She’s been cooking forever – “I’ve made my own pasta since I could stand up,” she says. “My four grandparents came from the same town in Italy.” Concetta’s body of culinary work – pizzelle, spritz, biscotti regina, to name a few – links indelibly to those Italian roots.
- [New Name for Design District Food Hall: MIA Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-name-design-district-food-hall-mia-market/) - The Miami Design District's food hall has a new name and new partners. Mia Market, formerly Politan Row and originally St. Roch Market, now has at the helm Macromia Group, founded by a co-founder of St. Roch Market. They plan to own and operate Mia Market as a family-run business with husband-and-wife team Barre Tanguis and Cecile Hardy Tanguis overseeing operations and New York City chef J.D. Hilburn as culinary director.
- [Finally! Legion Park Farmers Market Is Open](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/legion-park-farmers-market-reopens-sat-dec-12/) - After months of being closed because of the pandemic, the beloved farmers market in Legion Park on Biscayne Blvd. in Miami’s Upper East Side reopened for business Sat., Dec. 12. "We can't wait to see you, but please no hugging!" says market manager Art Friedrich. "We also want to remind you that things will look and BE different! We firmly believe that there really is a pandemic happening, and that some small but effective changes for this year can make a difference in keeping more people happy and healthy."
- [Your South Florida-flavored Holiday Gift Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/your-south-florida-flavored-holiday-gift-guide/) - If there were ever a time to skip the usual shopping experience and shop locally, 2020 is the year to do it. Supporting your local food and drink artisans, institutions, farmers, restaurants and businesses has never been more important. Here are some of our favorite local people and businesses whose products and services make ideal gifts at a range of prices. Some are advertisers; others are folks we’ve written about or know firsthand. Many are available online. Restaurant gift cards remain a valuable way to support one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic.
- [Where to Find Local Seeds and Seedlings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/where-find-local-seeds-and-seedlings/) - Shopping locally for seeds and plant starts makes good sense. You’ll find tried-and-true varieties that are suited for South Florida, not always the case at big-box stores. You can also talk with the farmers for guidance and growing information. Check websites for seasonal sales.
- [Give Us the Finger Limes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/give-us-finger-limes/) - Native to Australia, finger limes (Microcitrus australasica) don’t look or behave like a typical lime or lemon. They come in different colors, and when you cut them in half and squeeze them, instead of juice, vesicles pop out. “These pearl-like vesicles are colloquially known as lime caviar,” says Santiago Pineiro of Miami-based Kingsley Lime Caviar. “They pop in your mouth, releasing a burst of citrus with each bite.”
- [Flavor Up Your Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/flavor-your-cocktails/) - Think fruitcakes without the heavy batter. Or lime-infused waters, except with booze. Soaking fresh and dried fruits in alcohol is a traditional way to preserve fruits and create new flavor combinations. It’s a delicious way to use extra fruits when there’s a bountiful season. Best of all, these keep indefinitely and get better with time.
- [Help Dade Heritage Trust Stay in its Home](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/help-dade-heritage-trust-stay-its-home/) - Update: The meeting has been rescheduled for late February. For 44 years, the charming 1905 office of Dr. James Jackson, tucked in between Brickell’s high-rises, has been the home of the non-profit Dade Heritage Trust (DHT). Their advocacy program helps rescue, restore and adaptively reuse many historic venues throughout the county. But their historically designated building is now in danger of being moved and the property sold to developers.
- [An A-peeling Soft Serve 
That’s Sustainable, Too](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/peeling-soft-serve-s-sustainable-too/) - Just two ingredients – bananas and coconut – form the basis of Peel Soft Serve, sold from a cheery yellow-and-green mobile truck parked in a lot outside a fitness center just west of the Arsht Center in downtown Miami. The path that inspired this frozen treat business took creator Valeria Alvarez across the globe, landing on a beach in Bali. “There were exotic smoothie bowls topped with delicious fruit,” she says. “That triggered the idea. I wanted to bring the idea back.”
- [AgriTrace Institute: Preserving Farmland in the Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/agritrace-institute-preserving-farmland-redland/) - Connecting longtime farmers who are ready to retire with young farmers in need of land is one way to protect agricultural land from development in South Miami-Dade, according to Agritrace Institute, a nonprofit located on the five-acre PLK Estate in Redland. 
- [South Florida Planting Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-planting-guide/) - South Florida vegetable gardens typically start in the fall. For detailed information on what to plant and how to plant it, see this UF publication on vegetable gardening.
- [How Does Our Garden Grow?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/how-does-our-garden-grow/) - The Grow2Heal Garden is flourishing and spreading its roots throughout many of Baptist Health’s hospitals. What started at Homestead Hospital was a humble innovative effort to address the prevention of chronic diseases within the community of deep South Dade.
- [Monthly SOBEWFF Artisan Food Market Debuts on Lincoln Road](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/monthly-sobewff-artisan-food-market-debuts-lincoln-road/) - The new SOBEWFF Artisan Food Market on Lincoln Road takes place on the last Sunday of every month leading up to SOBEWFF 2021 and their 20th anniversary celebration. Aimed at supporting small, local culinary businesses that produce some of the city’s most authentic and high-quality eats, the market will change up vendors every month. “We want this market to serve as a platform that helps re-energize and reinvigorate the local culinary community,” says SOBEWFF founder and director Lee Brian Schrager. “We want to encourage people to drop by and support them while simultaneously enjoying all that Lincoln Road has to offer.”
- [Milam’s Markets to Open Sixth Store at Link at Douglas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/milam-s-markets-open-sixth-store-link-douglas/) - One of South Florida's champions of local artisans, family-owned and operated grocer Milam’s Markets is expanding. In spring 2022, they’re opening a new market at the Link at Douglas, a seven-acre mixed-use development at the Douglas Road Metrorail Station that includes 1,500 residential units, retail and office space, and a plaza connecting with The Underline.
- [A Toast to a South Florida Distiller](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/toast-south-florida-distiller/) - Dieuveny “DJ” Louis is no stranger to lending a hand to those in need. The Haitian-born founder of Toast Distillers, who grew up in South Florida, had already been volunteering in the Caribbean island. In 2010, he was in Port-au-Prince when the devastating 7.0 earthquake struck. He’d stepped outside of his hotel to find something to eat when the earthquake hit, killing as many as 160,000 people in Haiti, including those staying at his hotel.
- [Dreamy (and Safe) Ideas for Valentine's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/dreamy-and-safe-ideas-valentines-day/) - Roses and Rosé at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden WHAT: Open-air concert featuring world-renowned Troy Anderson and his Wonderful World Band, interpreting the swinging sounds of Louis Armstrong. Ticket includes an epicurean dinner basket, Whispering Angels Rosé and more!WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr.MORE INFO: Buy tickets here
- [Download Your Copy of The Journey to Your Table](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/download-your-copy-journey-your-table/) - Download your copy of The Journey to Your Table
- [What Grows in Your Backyard Garden?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-grows-your-backyard-garden/) - During the height of the winter growing season, South Florida farmers markets are overflowing with locally grown greens, herbs, tomatoes, eggplant, cabbage, radishes, beans, squash and more – much of it from small farms that are less than five acres, and sometimes even less. A well-planned vegetable garden doesn't need to be huge to provide a family, friends and neighbors with fresh, healthy produce from December through April and beyond.
- [Fine Wines from Mexico](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/fine-wines-mexico/) - Baja California Norte’s Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s wine capital, is an hour south of Tijuana and two hours from San Diego in the valleys around Ensenada. Here, nearly 90 percent of the country’s wines are produced in a region dotted with tasting rooms and chic hotels. The pale landscape, scattered with huge boulders, is Mother Nature’s version of an art installation. The dry terrain is suited to varieties from regions like southern France and southern Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal, with Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel, Vermentino and Viognier as standouts.
- [Best State Matcha: Instantly enjoy the new experience of Coffee + Matcha!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/best-state-matcha-instantly-enjoy-new-experience-coffee-matcha/) - Enjoy the benefits of coffee and matcha at the same time. You'll experience your Best State! The Story of Best State Matcha Coffee leaf powder + matcha tea? Yes! This new blend offers the healthy benefits of antioxidants and lower caffeine in a refreshing beverage. Made in Uji, Japan, Best State Matcha combines coffee leaf and matcha for a new, delicious experience.
- [In Memoriam: Rosemary Eliker, Active at Fruit and Spice Park and South Dade Garden Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-rosemary-eliker-active-fruit-and-spice-park-and-south-dade-garden-club/) - Rosemary Burk Eliker, who became the first volunteer of South Dade’s Fruit and Spice Park 70 years ago when she helped her mother plant some of the park’s first fruit trees, has died in Rockledge, where she was under care after a stroke. She was 93. A lifetime member of the South Dade Garden Club, Eliker and her late sister, Phyllis Johnson, were fixtures of the park, founded by her mother, Mary Heinlein, in 1944. Until illness slowed them down, the siblings ate lunch nearly every day at the Mango Cafe and helped out at the Garden Club booths during events.
- [Calle Ocho Festival and Carnaval on the Mile Canceled; The Fair Moves to Nov.-Dec.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/calle-ocho-festival-and-carnaval-mile-canceled-fair-moves-nov-dec/) - Two of South Florida’s favorite spring events – Calle Ocho and Carnaval Miami, and the Dade County Youth Fair – won’t take place this season because of the ongoing pandemic. Last year, only Carnaval on the Mile, the street festival on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, was one of the last public events before everything shut down. “It is disappointing that this will be the second year in a row without a Calle Ocho Music Festival, but public health is the priority,” says Jorge Fernandez, president of Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. “We look forward to dancing in the street together again in 2022.”
- [Spicy Chicken Sandwiches Bring the Miami HEAT](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/spicy-chicken-sandwiches-bring-miami-heat/) - Hot chicken sandwiches are back in the news… and the latest version pairs Pollo Tropical with South Florida’s local smoking-hot source, the Miami HEAT. In the first-ever menu collaboration between the two Miami brands, three new items are launching: the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich, a Spicy Tostón Sandwich and a Spicy HEAT Sauce.
- [Celebrate the Lunar New Year](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/celebrate-lunar-new-year/) - Happy Year of the Ox, based on peace, love and sharing. Celebrations start on Fri., Feb. 12, with some continuing through the weekend. Lunar New Year Feast at Tran An with Zitz Sum WHAT: Jon Nguyen and Pablo Zitzman are collaborating for an a-la-carte feast with treats like scallioin pancake banh mi, char siu bao, jiu cai jiao and more this Sun., Feb. 14 from 2pm to 9:30pm. Available for indoor and outdoor seating and takeout.WHERE: Tran An, 215 NE 82 St., Little RiverMORE INFO: Tran Am
- [The City Beautiful Lights Up for Illuminate Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/city-beautiful-lights-illuminate-coral-gables/) - When the sun sets, the lights come on in unexpected forms and places as part of Illuminate Coral Gables, a world-class art exhibition in downtown locations from Feb. 12 through Mar. 14.
- [New FWC Rules to Protect State from High-Risk Invasive Reptiles](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-fwc-rules-protect-state-high-risk-invasive-reptiles/) - Pythons, iguanas and tegus: good-bye! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved rule changes that address importing, breeding and possessing high-risk invasive reptiles. These include Burmese pythons, green iguanas, Argentine black and white tegus, and 13 other non-native snakes and lizards that pose a threat to the state’s ecology, economy and human health and safety.
- [New Restaurant Week to Support 2021 Miami Rising Stars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-restaurant-week-support-2021-miami-rising-stars/) - As we close in on one year of pandemic, one of the hardest-hit sectors are restaurants. Those that have survived so far have done so because their operators are resourceful, able to move quickly to delivery and outdoor dining modes, and creative in their search to make their business work amid unknown challenges. And events, especially the food and drink events South Florida is known for every winter, have had to adapt, too. One of those is StarChefs, a national restaurant industry magazine that recognizes top culinary talent across the country every year.
- [In Memoriam: Kevin Kehoe of Sparky’s Roadside BBQ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-kevin-kehoe-sparky-s-roadside-bbq/) - Longtime Miami resident and co-founder of downtown Miami’s popular Sparky’s Roadside Barbecue Kevin Kehoe has died at 56. A New York native, Kehoe received his diploma from the Culinary Institute of America and worked in New York City Restaurants. In 2010, he and Hans Seitz founded Sparky’s in the midst of the recession, when downtown buildings were barely occupied. But their cheerful restaurant soon became a popular lunch spot for downtown Miami workers. Sparky’s was featured on Michael Simon’s Burgers, Brews and ‘Que on the Cooking Channel recently featured Sparky’s and Food Paradise on Travel Channel.
- [The Underline: Brickell Backyard Opens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/underline-brickell-backyard-opens/) - Butterfly gardens, dog parks, exercise equipment, basketball courts, performance areas, picnic tables, temporary and permanent art: it's all at The Underline, Miami's 10-mile linear park underneath the Metrorail. Its first phase, Brickell Backyard, has opened phase 1, a welcome addition of green in the midst of Brickell's concrete and condos.
- [A Visit to the Lush Fruitful Field](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/visit-lush-fruitful-field/) - When we last visited The Fruitful Field in Pompano Beach, both their community gardens and the crops they grow for their CSA were flourishing. And now? The seven-acre site is even more lush, with fresh, new raised bed gardens, a sturdy new nursery for seedlings, islands of fragrant lavender and rosemary, food-forest staples like bananas and pineapples, row crops of lettuce, kale and greens, sugar snap peas, to name just a few. Garden manager Tracy Dillon gave us a tour of the property, pointing out some new features along the way.
- [Beloved Irish Restaurant JohnMartin's Reopening Under New Management](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/beloved-irish-restaurant-johnmartins-reopening-under-new-management/) - There's welcome news this St. Patrick's Day – JohnMartin's Irish Pub and Restaurant, the popular bar and restaurant on Miracle Mile that closed last year after 31 years, will reopen this fall. Breakwater Hospitality Group (BHG), whose portfolio includes The Wharf, Rvertail and the new Ch'i, and Erick Passo, owner of Black Market Miami, will renovate and reopen the Irish eatery.
- [St. Patrick’s Day: Sláinte!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/st-patrick-s-day-sl-inte/) - Bring on the green beer and car bombs! Here's a roundup of St. Patrick's Day specials in South Florida. BROWARD Drink Specials at Burlock Coast, Fort Lauderdale WHAT: $5 Guinness Extra Stout and $14 Irish Juleps at this oceanfront restaurant, from 11am-10pm.WHERE: Burlock Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.MORE INFO: Burlock Coast
- [High-Season Food Events, Pandemic-style](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/high-season-food-events-pandemic-style/) - Not all of South Florida’s winter/spring food and drink events are on hold because of the pandemic. Some just look different. If you’re missing the season’s foodie fun and hot chefs, these events should safely whet your appetites: Updated: The Resy Drive-Thru in Downtown Miami Editor's note: Please note the original location has now changed from Wynwood to 1 Herald Plaza in downtown Miami.
- [In Memoriam: Captain Greg Maxwell, Farmers Market Favorite](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-captain-greg-maxwell-farmers-market-favorite/) - Longtime Miami farmers market fish vendor Greg Maxwell has died. Known for his smoked fish dip and smoked fish chunks, stone crab claws and other seafood products, Captain Greg, as he was known to customers and vendors alike, is remembered as a man who was kind to all.
- [SOBEWFF 2021: New Rules, Top Chefs, Outdoor Fun](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/sobewff-2021-new-rules-top-chefs-outdoor-fun/) - Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect COVID-19 protocols as of April 12. It may look and feel different – with masked guests and nearly-all outdoor events – but the show will go on. The 20th annual edition of SOBEWFF has moved from its usual February dates to the end of May, bringing new COVID-19 safety measures and a familiar blend of food and drink events showcasing local and national chefs. For guests, this includes an online health screening 24 hours or less before the event.
- [O, Miami Poetry Festival Food Edition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/o-miami-poetry-festival-food-edition/) - You get a poem! You get a poem! And you get a poem! Every April, the folks at the O, Miami Poetry Festival make sure everyone is exposed to a poem, sometimes where you least expect it. We’ve rounded up some of the food-and-drink-related projects that make this annual festival especially delicious. Find out about all of this year’s poetry events at their website.
- [It’s Florida Food Waste Prevention Week](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/it-s-florida-food-waste-prevention-week/) - What if you filled up 10 plates with delicious food – then threw away all the food on four of those plates? Forty percent of all food in the United States does not get eaten. This week is the launch of the inaugural Food Waste Prevention Week, April 5-9, that aims to draw attention to food waste and inspire a call to action to address food waste in homes, workplaces and community.
- [Savor SoFlo Festival in Hollywood Beach debuts in June](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/savor-soflo-festival-hollywood-beach-debuts-june/) - Broward gets a new summer culinary festival in one of the first non-virtual food and wine festivals since the pandemic shut down events in early 2020. Savor SoFlo, a two-day event featuring chefs, culinary personalities, wine and spirit producers and brew masters, is slated for June 5-6 on Hollywood Beach. The Grand Tasting Village takes place within a 20,000-sq-ft tent, and the festival will operate under mask and social distancing guidelines of the CDC, City of Hollywood and Broward County. 
- [In Memoriam: Teresa Callava of Kiwanis Club of Little Havana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-teresa-callava-kiwanis-club-little-havana/) - Teresa “Terri” Callava, a driving force behind two of Little Havana’s top cultural events, the Calle Ocho Music Festival and Carnaval on the Mile, has died at 64 following a battle with cancer. For 36 years, Callava worked at the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, generating more than $70 million for young people through community project initiatives like college scholarships, summer camps, sports leagues and back-to-school assistance drives.
- [New ‘Source’ Launches Local Farm Boxes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/new-source-launches-local-farm-boxes/) - Fruits and veggies freshly harvested from farms in the Redland and elsewhere in South Florida, artisan foods, eggs and pantry staples like lentils and oats are now available through Source Market and Table, a new farm box company in Coral Gables.
- [Carry Out with Cochon555 Returns](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/carry-out-cochon555-returns/) - The popular pig-fest Cochon555 is back this spring in a pandemic takeaway dinner with top South Florida chefs. The 2021 lineup features chefs Eileen Andrade of Finka Table & Tap, Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House and Cesar Zapata of Phuc Yea). Each will lead a virtual dinner via Zoom, moderated by Gio Gutierrez of ChatChow TV. Participants will cook along a featured dish, and the rest of the carry-out meal will be ready to heat, serve and enjoy.
- [One Boniato, Two Boniato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/one-boniato-two-boniato/) - Resourcefulness and serendipity led Michelle Collins to take a sweet staple of the South, the sweet potato pie, and turn it into something completely different – and delicious. "I’m not a baker!” insists Michelle Collins. Her fans might disagree. The owner of Chelle’s Cutie Pies, her new South Florida business has already gotten noticed by Oprah and savvy locals in plant-based and gluten-free circles.
- [Where to Celebrate Earth Month/Earth Day 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-celebrate-earth-monthearth-day-2021/) - Cleanups, tree plantings, webinars, scavenger hunts and more activities mark this year's Earth Day and Earth Month. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter for the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 190 countries to drive positive action for the planet. Here's a roundup of activities in South Florida where you can help make our world a better place.
- [Baker’s Joy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/baker-s-joy/) - At 4am, Franjoy “Joy” McMillan is on the job at El Bagel at 6910 Biscayne Blvd., turning on the coffee maker, the oven and the hood, checking trays of bagels and getting the bakery ready for the day. The Miami-born McMillan, 28, is used to the life of a baker, having logged hours at Zak the Baker in Wynwood and a bakery in Auckland, New Zealand. In her free time, she’s also an enamel designer. Her business, Whisky & Sunflowers, features pins dedicated to bakers and what they make: baguettes, a bagel with cream cheese, croissants, sourdough and a Black Bakers Matter pin.
- [Whatsoup Miami: Soup to Your Doorstep](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/whatsoup-miami-soup-your-doorstep/) - Whatsoup Miami was born in the home kitchen of Cristiano Azevedo and Luisa Lopez. Both Azevedo, from Portugal, and Lopez, from Colombia, share a love of soup. He has childhood memories of his Mom cooking soup on Sundays. “As a kid I didn’t eat a lot of vegetables,” says Azevedo. But after managing high-end restaurants in London, New York and Miami, he went back to the world of vegetables. “Soup was easy to heat up when you got out of work late, and that got me eating them,” he says.
- [Try New Beyond Burger at Wynwood Pop-up](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/try-new-beyond-burger-wynwood-pop/) - South Florida gets a sneak preview of the latest version of plant-based Beyond Burgers from its food truck at LAB Miami this weekend, May 1-2 11am-5pm. Fans who visit will get a free taste of the new burgers as long as supplies last.
- [Fireman Derek’s Moves into Bigger Wynwood Space](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/fireman-derek-s-moves-bigger-wynwood-space/) - Craving Cookie Monster Pie, Red Velvet Cake or savory Chicken Pot Pies? There will be more room to ogle and order Fireman Derek’s pies and pastries in Wynwood. Local baker Derek Kaplan has outgrown his cozy original space and is opening a new shop a few blocks south on North Miami. The new 25-seat bake shop at 2545 North Miami Avenue is triple the size of the current shop. Here, brownies, cookies and other items will be baked onsite with pies and cakes made daily at Kaplan’s Little Haiti bakery.
- [Dine and Shop Local for Mother’s Day 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/where-dine-and-shop-local-mother-s-day-2021/) - Show Mom some local love with thoughtful gifts from artisans and small businesses and special meals at restaurants in South Florida. Before we offer some of our top picks, let's add a quick plug for an Edible South Florida subscription ($28), a great gift for Mom: four issues delivered by mail, each filled with recipes, articles, gardening information, events in South Florida, farmers markets and lots more local info. ARTISAN WARES, PLANTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES
- [South Florida, Join the UN Food Systems Summit Dialogue](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-join-un-food-systems-summit-dialogue/) - “If you have ever wanted to share your views with heads of state at the UN, this is your chance” — UN Special Envoy Dr. Agnes Kalibata, Convenor of the UN 2021 Food System Summit South Floridians will get a chance to add their voices to the conversation about the future of sustainable food systems here during a regional Zoom edition of the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit May 27 starting at 9:30am.
- [Gaucho Ranch: Beyond Grass-Fed Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/gaucho-ranch-beyond-grass-fed-beef/) - For Pablo Liberato, May 16 is special for two reasons – it’s his birthday and the anniversary of his business, Gaucho Ranch Grill Boutique, in Miami’s Little River district. When he first moved into his warehouse in 2005, he was selling two things: Uruguayan grass-fed beef and the story behind its benefits.
- [New from Food Rescue US Miami: Save the Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/new-food-rescue-us-miami-save-food/) - One of South Florida’s busiest feeding initiatives, Food Rescue US Miami, has launched a new program, Save the Food, aimed at feeding those in need in the community. Four local restaurants – RED South Beach, Naomi’s Garden Cafe, Doce Provisions and Cafe La Trova – are participating by saving smaller portions of leftover rice, vegetables and proteins to create simple meals. Volunteers from Food Rescue US Miami will pick up and deliver those meals to the underserved in the community.
- [Cooks Needed in Farm-to-Table Foodservice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/cooks-needed-farm-table-foodservice/) - Finding kitchen help is a major problem in South Florida and elsewhere as restaurants emerge from pandemic mode. Thousand-dollar signing bonuses and salary boosts for cooks and chefs are among the incentives restaurateurs are offering to attract workers. At Homestead Hospital, executive chef manager Drew Thomason is looking for cooks, too. Their hook? Comprehensive benefits, security and work-life balance rarely seen in restaurant positions, but also a chance to work in a true farm-to-table environment.
- [Celebrate the Fifth Annual Mango Fest Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-fifth-annual-mango-fest-key-west/) - Key West always knows how to throw a party. And what better reason than mangos? This year’s festival, which runs from Thurs., June 24–Sun., June 27 showcases Florida’s favorite tropical fruit in all its glory with a host of activities, from a mango brunch, a silent action a mango village and lots more.. Best of all, this annual event benefits the Key West Police Athletic League, designed to provide kids with safe after-school and weekend places with sports and educational programming.
- [Your No-Nonsense Guide to Hurricane Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/your-no-nonsense-guide-hurricane-season-2021/) - Hurricane Nicole Now it's Hurricane Nicole moving across Grand Bahama island west to Florida. Locally, there are a number of watches and warnings; Tropical Storm Warning Hallandale Beach to Boca Ration Hurricane Watch for Hallandale Beach to Boca Raton Storm Surge Watch for south of North Palm Beach to Hallandale Beach Tropical Storm Watch for south of Hallandale Beach to north of Ocean Reef
- [Memorial Day South Florida, 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/memorial-day-south-florida-2021/) - First, this is a weekend to remember those who gave their lives in our armed forces to preserve our freedom. Flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to the top of the staff until sunset in honor of the nation's battle heroes. Second, this long weekend typically kicks off the summer, a time when families get together for cookouts and picnics and enjoy outdoor activities. Here's a roundup of what's happening this holiday weekend in South Florida. FRIDAY
- [Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2022 Preview: New Art, Culinary Competitions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/coconut-grove-arts-festival-2022-preview-new-art-culinary-competitions/) - What’s in store for the Coconut Grove Arts Festival next February? More interactive art. Live graffiti artists at work. Live culinary competitions pitting Grove chefs against their counterparts from other South Florida communities. A beefed-up family day with lots of art-related activities. “Art is an ever-expanding universe,” says Monty Trainer, CGAF president. “So we are broadening our scope as well.”
- [Juneteenth in South Florida 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/juneteenth-south-florida-2021/) - It's official! President Biden has signed legislation making Juneteenth – June 19th – a federal holiday. The law, which goes into effect immediately, means Friday becomes the first federal Juneteenth holiday in U.S. history (June 19 falls on a Saturday this year). Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day, this holiday commemorates the historical moment when news of emancipation was first proclaimed to enslaved Texans by the Union Army. Throughout South Florida, there's a host of special events – music, food, webinars, tree giveaways, brunch, even a planting day:
- [Hey, Dad! Let's Celebrate Father’s Day 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/hey-dad-lets-celebrate-father-s-day-2021/) - What does your dad like? Cars, cigars, Dad jokes, a ready-to-cook burger meal delivered to the door, a new mango tree, chocolates, museum visits, brunches, whiskey! We've assembled an assortment of ideas to make Father's Day special at any budget.
- [The Art of Reading the Leaves](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/art-reading-leaves/) - As a horticulturist, I use leaves to tell me about the health of a plant. Since plants can’t tell us what’s wrong, you have to read the signs to make sure they’re doing their very best.
- [Grant Money Available for New Urban and Community Farming Pilot Program](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/grant-money-available-new-urban-and-community-farming-pilot-program/) - Got an idea for growing fruits and veggies in an empty lot? Planting fruit trees along roadways and sidewalks and near public transit stops? What about starting a youth agri-business program to teach farming and entrepreneurship?
- [Catch the Most Pythons and Win Big!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/catch-most-pythons-and-win-big/) - A new $10,000 award will go to the person who removes the most pythons as part of the Florida Python Challenge. The challenge, which kicks off at 8am July 9 and ends at 5pm July 18, is aimed at getting rid of and building awareness about the invasive Burmese pythons, found in and around the Everglades, where they prey on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Since 2000, more than 13,000 Burmese pythons have been removed in Florida.
- [Fourth of July Fun](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/fourth-july-fun/) - This holiday weekend expect fewer fireworks celebrations because of COVID-19 and the Surfside condo collapse. Fireworks shows that have been cancelled include Miami’s Bayfront Park, Lummus Park, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay and Key Biscayne. Otherwise, fireworks shows start around 9pm and take place July 4, but some are on July 3. Also, stay up to date with the weather and Tropical Storm Elsa, in case you need to make preparations.
- [How to Support Surfside](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/how-support-surfside/) - Relief Efforts In the wake of the horrifying collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside, South Florida foundations have created a special hardship fund for those affected. The Coral Gables Community Foundation, The Key Biscayne Community Foundation, The Miami Foundation, Miami HEAT and Miami HEAT Charitable Fund have joined in their efforts. Donate here.
- [Rise and Brine!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/rise-and-brine/) - The Pickle Baron of Key West, Dustan Carpenter, uses Homestead farmer Sam Accursio’s cucumbers and green beans to make his sweet, spicy and savory pickles. The veggies end up in the commercial kitchen at the MARC House (Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens) on Seminary Street, where they hire developmentally disabled workers to help prepare the pickled products. Carpenter, a trained chef who started his pickle business with his husband and business partner, John Nutting, says the next step is producing enough pickles to expand their reach and sell to locations like gift shops and specialty shops throughout the Keys and beyond.
- [All About Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/all-about-mushrooms/) - Mushrooms – classified as fungi, different from plants or animals, and including yeast, mold, mildew and truffles – are grown and harvested year-round. Some fun facts: • In the United States, Pennsylvania accounts for about 60 percent of total mushroom production. • Mushrooms grow indoors round the clock, sometimes doubling in size every day. • In cooler parts of the country and state, foraging for wild mushrooms is a popular pastime, but there are few edible mushrooms in South Florida’s tropical climate.
- [Magnificent Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/magnificent-mushrooms-0/) - Gratitude Garden Farm’s eye-catching exotic mushrooms – oyster mushrooms in muted hues, lion’s mane, pioppinos – have captured the attention of chefs and farmers market customers. In Loxahatchee Groves, a few miles from Lion Country Safari as the turkey vulture flies, one five-acre square in the patchwork of small farms and nurseries is occupied by Gratitude Garden Farm.
- [Melanated Organics: Growing Food, Self-Reliance](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/melanated-organics-growing-food-self-reliance/) - For Devona Stevenson, the act of gardening embraces far more than a way to provide fresh, nutritious food for physical health. As founder of Melanated Organics, an online business that sells heirloom seeds, garden supplies and other products, Stevenson knows firsthand the positive effects of growing food on the body and mind.
- [When Growing Meets Tech: Grownextdoor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/when-growing-meets-tech-grownextdoor/) - Strictly speaking, Grownextdoor isn’t a farmer, but a fresh food home-delivery service in South Florida. At least that’s what their website says. But this business, whose partners include creative director Vianny Guillen, chief technical officer Farzad Barzin and CEO Jonathan Cox, encompasses their plan to incorporate vertical hydroponic farms, conventional small farmers and even backyard growers with a new tech application that will connect fresh, ripe produce with customers.
- [Two Eco-Enthusiasts Want You to Rethink Your Habits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/two-eco-enthusiasts-want-you-rethink-your-habits/) - They met cute on Tinder, sharing a love for long walks on the beach, cleaning up trash along the way. He created art pieces from discarded items like bottle caps to bring awareness to plastic pollution. She found ways to reduce waste as a costume manager for a traveling circus. Together, they found love and a mutual passion for making the planet cleaner by creating Lutom World, a retail business selling activewear made with biodegradable fabrics, bamboo toothbrushes, vacuum-insulated thermos bottles and other ethically made products that leave little impact on the earth.
- [Stormy Week Ahead: Fred + Number Seven](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/stormy-week-ahead-fred-number-seven/) - Looks like a blustery week ahead! Fred is at the moment a depression expected to strengthen into a tropical storm, bringing heavy rainfall and storm conditions when it crosses the Keys Saturday. Forecasters say the heaviest rains and strongest winds will occur on the east side of the storm. Elsewhere in the Caribbean, keep an eye on Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven, moving westward. For the latest updates, go to the National Hurricane Center. Fred’s anticipated rain will causing some closings and event cancellations over the weekend.
- [Burmese Python Update: Novice Wins $10,000](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/burmese-python-update-novice-wins-10000/) - More than 223 invasive Burmese pythons – including one 15 feet, 9 inches long – have been taken out of South Florida as part of the 10-day Florida Python Challenge.
- [Atlantic Salmon,  Direct from South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/atlantic-salmon-direct-south-florida/) - Atlantic Sapphire, the new “bluehouse” – think greenhouse for fish – is now shipping Bluehouse Salmon from their South Dade indoor facility, grown in tanks that use South Florida’s natural salt water aquifer. The sustainability pitch? A small carbon footprint, for starters. Instead of catching an airplane from Chile or the North Atlantic, taking five or six days to get to consumers, this salmon is produced in our backyard and is super fresh, says Damien Claire, chief sales and marketing officer. “We harvest on Monday and within 24 to 48 hours, it’s in the stores,” he says.
- [State of the Bay: 
“Biscayne Bay is in trouble.”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/state-bay-biscayne-bay-trouble/) - Released in June 2020, the Biscayne Bay Task Force Report issued “an urgent and final call to make Biscayne Bay and the protection of the Biscayne Aquifer a county and state priority,” outlining many of the issues leading to the decline: pollution from stormwater runoff, sewage pipe breaks, compromised septic tanks, plastic, marine debris and other contaminants. Two months later, South Florida saw firsthand the disturbing signs of distress when thousands of dead fish washed up in waters off Morningside Park and hundreds of stingrays gathered outside the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station.
- [Can Native Oysters Help Save 
Biscayne Bay?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/can-native-oysters-help-save-biscayne-bay/) - Last June’s Biscayne Bay Task Force Report sounded the alarm on the state of South Florida’s bay in crystal-clear and ominous language: “The health of Biscayne Bay remains in a state of emergency and at a tipping point toward irreversible ecological collapse.”
- [Happy 125th Anniversary, Miami!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/happy-125th-anniversary-miami/) - From July 26 through July 31, the City of Miami is pulling out all the stops for its 125th birthday. Through events and programs, you can find out how Miami went from a sleepy outpost in 1896 to become a vibrant, cosmopolitan city like no other. Celebrate! Miami Innovation Luncheon – Mon., July 26, noon-3pm Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway NFT Workshop and Local Artists Spotlight – Tues., July 27, 3pm-5pm Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32 St.
- [Los Felix: Modern Mexican Cuisine, Traditional Farming](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/los-felix-modern-mexican-cuisine-traditional-farming/) - When Los Felix opens in Coconut Grove in September, diners will see familiar dishes like homemade Mexican tacos and quesadillas. What’s different: their tortillas are made from heirloom corn, ground in-house in their traditional Mexican molino, and grown using the Milpa farming technique. This traditional method grows multiple crops, like corn, chiles, cacao and squash, at the same time.
- [Oktoberfest South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/oktoberfest-south-florida/) - Chicken dancing! Lederhosen and dirndls! Bratwurst and of course beer! Celebrate Bavaria’s annual beer festival in South Florida. This year, these events are scheduled but do check beforehand. Octoberfest by Samuel Adams at Wynwood Marketplace WHEN: Sept. 9-12WHERE: 2250 NW 2 Ave., MiamiMORE INFO: Wynwood Octoberfest
- [Step into Skyrts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/step-skyrts/) - One of South Florida’s best-known small farmers who started Paradise Farms in the 1990s, Gabriele Marewski has launched a new business: Story Skyrts, colorful skirts imprinted with her original images of places, nature, even tropical fruits like lychee, longan, monstera and tamarind. This business may be new to Marewski, but her love of wearing skirts instead of jeans goes back years, when she started working for a county commissioner. "I was back in skirts again. I rediscovered the freedom and comfort of a skirt and have never gone back to pants," she says.
- [Learn About Sustainable Urban Food Production with UF/IFAS](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/learn-about-sustainable-urban-food-production-ufifas/) - If you’re interested in improving food security and healthy nutrition in South Florida’s urban areas, the upcoming Sustainable Urban Food Production Short Course might be for you. Now in its third year, this class covers urban food production from backyard container gardens to vertical farms, to community gardens and raised-bed gardens in vacant lots.
- [Building Paradis](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/building-paradis/) - Over the past months, a nondescript building that has housed a computer rental place, a car repair shop and a dentist office has slowly been converted into a stylish burnt-orange Paradis Books & Bread. What was a parking area is now a patio with raised garden beds and edible plants in grow bags. Inside is a cozy space warmed by raspberry tiles, weathered wood and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
- [Picnic in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/picnic-coconut-grove/) - Pick up lunch and treats and spend a memorable afternoon in charming Coconut Grove. SWEETS & TREATS Bianco Gelato [1] 3137 Commodore Plaza Gelato made the old-fashioned way, using fresh ingredients. Dairy-free, low-sugar choices, too.
- [Willkommen! Oktoberfest, South Florida-style](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/willkommen-oktoberfest-south-florida-style/) - Bavaria’s annual folk festival of beer tents, music and foods – bratwurst, dumplings, pork knuckle, grilled meats and poultry and strudel – is canceled this year because of COVID-19. But the show goes on in South Florida, featuring mostly beer events to more cultural experiences. Here’s where you can celebrate this German tradition:
- [Labor Day Weekend Fun](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/labor-day-weekend-fun/) - Make the end of summer – at least symbolically – one to remember. Natty by Nature at Wolfe’s Wine Shoppe, Coral Gables WHAT: Kick off your weekend au naturel at Friday night’s natural wine tasting, featuring seven wines ($20). WHEN: Fri., Sept. 3, 7-9pmWHERE: 124 Miracle Mile, Coral GablesMORE INFO: 305-445-4567 or email jeffrey@wolfeswines.com
- [20 Years of Miami Spice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/20-years-miami-spice/) - Ready, set, make your reservations! Miami Spice, launched two decades ago as a program to boost tourism, is now an eagerly awaited event every August and September where diners can eat out at special prices. This year, the Miami Spice Restaurants Months program, sponsored by Whole Foods Market and Woodford Reserve, features more than 150 participating restaurants throughout Greater Miami. From Aug. 1 through Sept. 30, they’re offering three-course prix-fixe menus at $28 per person for lunch and brunch and $42 per person for dinner.
- [getREEF Night Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/getreef-night-market/) - Brickell gets a pop-up food bazaar for two weeks ... and it's free! Starting Sept. 14, guests can stroll through a lantern-lit outdoor food hall to sample bites from Timon Balloo’s Balloo Wallah Indian Street Food, Michael Schwartz's Genuine Burger, Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem’s 800° Pizza, Truffalo Wing Shop and Alla Vodka Shop. There's a full bar, too. Reef Kitchens is hosting the event to show residents the foods they can deliver straight to their door in 30 minutes or less.
- [Happy Quarter of a Century, Pizza Rustica!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/happy-quarter-century-pizza-rustica/) - For 25 years, in the wee hours of the morning in South Beach, the breakfast of champion bar-hoppers has been huge square slices of Pizza Rustica. Topped with traditional tomato and cheese, rustic meatballs, roasted potatoes or two dozen other fresh choices, this affordable pizza is available every day from 11am-6am, making it the go-to for lunch before the beach, a quick dinner or a snack after a night of boozy carousing.
- [It’s Hispanic Heritage Month – and, coming up, the new National Mofongo Day!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/it-s-hispanic-heritage-month-and-coming-new-national-mofongo-day/) - Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, honoring the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Enacted 33 years ago, the observation begins on Sept. 15th because it’s the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, and Día de la Raza is Oct. 12.
- [Feeding Florida Extends Fresh Access Bucks Four More Years with USDA Grant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/feeding-florida-extends-fresh-access-bucks-four-more-years-usda-grant/) - Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) will continue for another four years, thanks to a $4.9 million award to Feeding Florida. The program helps low-income communities get affordable fruits and vegetables by matching Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT spent at farmers markets, farm stands, CSAs and other grocers.
- [It’s a Natural: Fruity Libations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/it-s-natural-fruity-libations/) - South Florida’s craft brewers and its winery have long turned to local growers for sweet inspiration. Schnebly Redland’s Winery and Brewery make wines from avocado, carambola, passionfruit, guava, lychee and mango. Among J Wakefield Brewing’s many inventive beers using fruits is Frida sour ale that uses mango, soursop and dragon fruit. Veza Sur Brewing Company’s proudly proclaims tropical fruits with its Mangolandia blonde ale and Guava Sour ale.
- [Virtual Dining in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/virtual-dining-coconut-grove/) - What’s driving the way we eat today? Not cozy ambiance, a well-trained server or even innovative dishes. It’s technology, designed to let you use your phone to find the kind of taco or poke bowl that appeals to you, order it and have it delivered so you can eat in the comfort of your own place.
- [The Caribe Vegan 
and How She Got There](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/caribe-vegan-and-how-she-got-there/) - It’s hard not to be impressed when you first meet Melissa Guzman. With a sunny smile, she launches into a story of accomplishments and ambitions. Her food truck proclaims “Two Plátanos and a Dream.”
- [Local Vanilla Passes Taste Test](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/local-vanilla-passes-taste-test/) - Sea salt caramels sound like an unlikely part of a scientific experiment. Exquisito Chocolates owner Carolina Quijano was asked to participate in a field test, to use vanilla extract made from pods grown in the Redland in a batch of her bonbons to assess its flavor. “I’m not a vanilla connoisseur,” admits the chocolatier. “We’re trying to highlight the cacao.” Her company handcrafts bean-to-bar chocolates from imported cacao beans that they roast, grind and turn into delectable candies.
- [In Memoriam: Gaby Berryer, founder of Gaby’s Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-gaby-berryer-founder-gaby-s-farm/) - Every summer we look forward to talking about mangos, jackfruit, lychees and longans, avocados and all the tropical fruits that make South Florida such a colorful and delicious place to call home. This issue, we’re saddened to report that our friend Gaby Berryer, founder of Gaby’s Farm Tropical Fruit Ice Cream and Sorbet, died in May at the age of 85 after a brief illness.
- [Tackling Food Insecurity in Florida and the World](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tackling-food-insecurity-florida-and-world/) - Food insecurity – the lack of access, at times, to enough nutritious food for everyone in the household – is a term that comes up often. It could mean a family has to choose between paying the electric bill instead of buying healthy foods or other trade-offs between needs like housing or medical bills and nutritious foods. In Florida, more than 3 million residents are food insecure and receive food assistance, according to Feeding America. Officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the benefit provides relief for some families, but often the allocated funds fall short of actual meal costs.
- [South Florida Pumpkin Patches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/south-florida-pumpkin-patches/) - Fall means pumpkins! Go local and pick up a Seminole pumpkin at the farmers market. Or check out these family-friendly fall events. Check websites for specifics. MIAMI-DADECoral GablesPittman Park Sat., Oct. 16, 2-6pm Cutler BayPumpkin Patch Florida Oct. 15-31
- [Palm Beach-based BurgerFi acquires Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/palm-beach-based-burgerfi-acquires-anthony-s-coal-fired-pizza-wings/) - Fast-casual BurgerFi, with 177 locations across the country, is set to acquire Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, the Fort Lauderdale-based pizza and wing brand. Founded in 2002, Anthony’s has grown to 61 locations nationwide. The $161.3 million transaction in part of BurgerFi’s recent growth, which includes new brick-and-mortar restaurants, ghost kitchens, drive-throughs and a new food truck. BurgerFi uses 100% American Angus beef with no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives. Their menu also includes high quality wagyu beef, antibiotic and cage-free chicken.
- [Lotsa Lionfish Gone: 2021 Lionfish Challenge Winners](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/lotsa-lionfish-gone-2021-lionfish-challenge-winners/) - More than 21,000 invasive lionfish were removed from Florida waters during the 2021 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Lionfish Challenge. Brooks Feeser of Palm Beach County was named first place Lionfish King in the recreational category for his haul of 1,632 of the invasive fish. And a familiar name won the top prize in the commercial category: Rachel Bowman of Monroe County, who removed 730 pounds of lionfish.
- [Rum Ventanita Pops Up in Aventura](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/rum-ventanita-pops-aventura/) - Shopping at Aventura Mall gets a little more festive as premium rum producer Brugal 1888 hosts its second location for La Ventanita from Nov. 5-14. During daytime “cafecito runs” (noon-3pm), guests can enjoy café con leche or cafecitos and pastelitos by Dos Croquetas.
- [SEED Food & Wine Festival Is Back](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/seed-food-wine-festival-back-2/) - Burger battle! Cocktail parties! Celeb chef dinners! An open-air festival day in the Grove. After a year-long hiatus because of the pandemic, plant-based extravaganza, SEED Food and Wine Festival returns Nov. 3-7. This year’s venues include Red Rooster Overtown, Space Park in Little Haiti, The Sacred Space in Wynwood, 1 Hotel Miami Beach and Regatta Park in Coconut Grove, for yoga and the popular Festival Village.
- [What’s New for Miami Book Fair 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-s-new-miami-book-fair-2021/) - The 38th Miami Book Fair, one of South Florida’s most beloved fall events, returns in person – mostly – following a pandemic virtual-only event.
- [Join in on Florida Farm-to-School Experience](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/join-florida-farm-school-experience/) - Want to know more about fresh, local foods served in Florida schools? This year, the public – along with schools, distributors and producers – can register for the free virtual conference, held Wed., Oct. 20.
- [Crème de Víe at Los Bobos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/cr-me-de-v-e-los-bobos-0/) - When Antonio “Tony Bobo” Llizo was a little kid, he remembers eating his family’s traditional holiday tamales, caldo gallego and fabada and tasting crème de víe, the Cuban version of eggnog. “My mom made it,” he says. “It was a big thing during the holidays.”
- [Thanksgiving 2021: Where to Dine Out, Take Out, Hang Out](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/thanksgiving-2021-where-dine-out-take-out-hang-out/) - There's much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, especially compared to experiences a year ago. So many places to dine out, do takeout, get together with friends this Thanksgiving! Make reservations if you're dining out. Order takeout in time to pick up or have food delivered. Most pre-fixe meals do not include tax and gratuity. DINE OUT
- [Join Us at CultureFest 305 for 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/join-us-culturefest-305-2021/) - It's one of our favorite events! The fifth annual CultureFest 305 celebrates life in the Magic City through our music, dance, food and art. It's a fun-filled day of performances and demonstrations and activities for all ages. Best of all, it's free! We'll be there distributing our new free issue along with Martina Gonzalez of Aloha Redland farm, who's bringing some of their hens and eggs! Other great reasons to go:
- [Food and Drink Events at Art Basel 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-and-drink-events-art-basel-2021/) - It’s Art Week as Art Basel Miami Beach and satellite events return to Greater Miami. This year, Art Basel Miami Beach runs Dec. 2-4, featuring 254 galleries from 36 countries and territories for gallery walk-throughs and virtual events. Other art events include SCOPE Miami Beach, Art Now Fair, Design Miami, artdmiami, NADA/New Art Dealers Alliance, Fridge Art Fair, Art Beat and Red Dot Miami, among others. For art events, visit these sites:
- [Give Miami Day: 10th Anniversary Sets Record](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/give-miami-day-10th-anniversary-sets-record/) - This year’s Give Miami Day was one for the record books, raising more than $33 million for South Florida nonprofits. “Every year, more and more nonprofits are engaging,” says Loren Parra, director of public affairs at The Miami Foundation. “We benefitted over 976 [nonprofits] in the final tally.” Food relief categories seemed especially important during this difficult year, from larger nonprofits like Feeding South Florida to smaller groups. “We are really proud of the range of sizes – the smallest and the biggest benefit,” says Parra. “And every dollar raised goes directly to the nonprofit.”
- [Looking for a Job? These Folks Are Hiring](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/looking-job-these-folks-are-hiring/) - It's a great time for job seekers! In many cases, employers are offering more benefits, better wages and more flexibility than ever before. We've gathered employment opportunities in food, farming and related fields in South Florida. Please note that these positions may have been filled but be aware that it's a job seeker's market right now. FARMS/FARMERS MARKETS
- [The Dirt on Soil](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/dirt-soil/) - One teaspoon of soil contains more soil microorganisms than there are people on the earth. These microbes – yeasts, algae, protozoa, bacteria, nematodes, fungi – turn organic matter into rich dark humus in the soil. What goes on underground is essential to the farmer locally and globally. By using soil health principles – keeping soil covered and disturbing it as little as possible, growing a variety of plants to diversify the soil, and growing plants throughout the year to feed the soil – farmers sequester more carbon, increase water infiltration and make a better habitat for wildlife and pollinators.
- [Healthy Fun in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/healthy-fun-coconut-grove/) - Check out plant-based cafés, upscale restaurants serving fresh, seasonal fare, al fresco garden dining along Coconut Grove’s lush streets. GOOD FOR YOU Bombay Darbar [1] 2901 Florida Ave.bombaydarbar.com Authentic Indian cuisine for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian dishes, plus meat, poultry and fish.
- [Decorating and Baking with Edible Flowers and Herbs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/decorating-and-baking-edible-flowers-and-herbs/) - Colorful flowers are jewels for creating dazzling salads, memorable wedding cakes and spiffed-up cocktails. Depending on the season, you might find butterfly pea flowers, pansies, celosia, dianthus, marigolds, violas, sweet alyssum and borage in South Florida. You can also snip blooms from herbs that flower. Here are some tips for using edible flowers:
- [Monthly SOBEWFF Artisan Market Returns](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/monthly-sobewff-artisan-market-returns/) - Strolling along Lincoln Road gets even more delicious every month when the SOBEWFF Artisan Food Market sets up shop to showcase South Florida’s best homegrown culinary talent. The market features a rotating roster of artisans on select Sundays from 11am-2pm. The market runs on Dec. 19, Jan. 23, March 27 and April 24 on Michigan Avenue between Lincoln Lane North and Lincoln Lane South. In addition to the outdoor monthly market a Salty Donut truck has taken up permanent weekend residence on the 500 block of Lincoln Road.
- [The Joy of Composting](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/joy-composting/) - It’s nature’s magic: transforming kitchen waste, leaves and grass clippings into a rich, dark material that improves soil and keeps debris out of the landfill. Think of composting as feeding the soil like you feed your body, says Quinn Metoyer of Miami Compost Project. “The idea is to introduce organic matter and create an environment for microorganisms to thrive. It’s similar to how our gut works – breaking down food so our bodies can absorb nutrients.”
- [Haitian Soupe Joumou Recognized by UNESCO](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/haitian-soupe-joumou-recognized-unesco/) - Soupe joumou, Haiti’s iconic soup of calabaza, peppers and other vegetables, has been inscribed on the UN’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Haitians made the traditional soup a symbol of their freedom when they gained independence from France, and serve it on January 1, Haitian Independence Day, the first meal of the year.
- [Your Local Holiday Gift Guide 2021](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/your-local-food-and-drink-holiday-gift-guide-2021/) - You know the reasons to buy from local businesses rather than at big-box stores – your dollars stay in the community because you’re supporting neighborhood businesses. Even better, you’ll find truly special creations that you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite festive holiday treats. Some are folks we’ve written about; others are advertisers whose products we know and trust. SUPPORTING COMMUNITY
- [NYE Celebrations in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/holiday-dining-where-eat-christmas-eve-christmas-day-nye/) - Editor's note: The recent uptick in COVID infections may mean closings of food and drink establishments in South Florida. Always call first to check. Find Miami-Dade county guidelines here; Broward County here and Monroe County here. These sites can also tell you where to get vaccinations and booster shots.
- [What a Healthy Plate Looks Like](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-healthy-plate-looks/) - Did you know that half your plate should be fruits and veggies? An easy way to know you’re getting foods that are good for you is fill your plate with the foods below.
- [Welcome to Grow2Heal at Baptist Health](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/welcome-grow2heal-baptist-health/) - Baptist Health invites you and your family to embark on a journey of health and wellness through the delicious foods that grow here in South Florida and on our very own campuses. Even before the first seeds were sown at our first Grow2Heal garden at Homestead Hospital in 2014, Baptist Health had eliminated trans fats and deep-fried foods and re-evaluated portion size, along with many other efforts, for all our menu offerings. Small, simple steps push forth the Baptist Health Food Philosophy that has become an essential guide to preventive healthcare through nutrition for our community and staff.
- [Food Rescue US Miami: 65K Meals to Those in Need](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-rescue-us-miami-65k-meals-those-need/) - Many in South Florida are food insecure, lacking reliable access to nutritious food that’s affordable. And when COVID began, the problems of hunger came into sharper view in the community, prompting relief in the form of food and meal distribution, community fridges and other initiatives by multiple agencies.
- [Eat the Rainbow](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/eat-rainbow/) - Get your ideas from some of the fruits and vegetables that grow in South Florida. What else can you add to the list? Download your copy of Eat the Rainbow
- [Food Explorers Bingo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-explorers-bingo-0/) - Olivia and Josh are on a quest to try as many new foods as they can! How many of these foods have you tried? Cross off the foods you’ve eaten. As you taste new foods on the bingo card, cross them off, too. Which are your favorites? Download and print your own Food Explorers bingo card.
- [What Do We Grow?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-do-we-grow/) - Our subtropical climate in South Florida means we get to enjoy many fruits and vegetables year-round. In the winter and early spring, farmers in the Redland and Homestead area grow vegetables like beans, tomatoes, greens, cucumbers, squash, kale, eggplant, beets and carrots. Much of this produce is shipped to feed people in other parts of the United States, where it’s too cold to grow these crops during winter months. Florida also grows citrus, avocado, starfruit, mamey sapote and other tropical fruits in winter and spring.
- [Build a Healthy Lunchbox](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/build-healthy-lunchbox/) - Sometimes, snack foods from the grocery store aren’t the healthiest choices. They may be filled with added sugar, saturated fats, salt and sodium. Learn how to read labels to make the best decisions. Read the label How can you tell if packaged foods like snacks, cereal, breads and canned foods are healthy choices? Just look on the label on the package! The label tells you: Serving Size – Pay attention to the serving size and the number of servings you eat. The label is based on one serving and it tells you how much one serving is. If you eat more, then you’re getting more calories.
- [How Do I Protect My Plants from the Cold?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/how-do-i-protect-my-plants-cold-2/) - Freezing temperatures may arrive in South Florida over the weekend. Most vegetables – lettuce, broccoli, herbs, cauliflower – should do fine. You might see leaf damage on plants like basil. Some backyard gardeners like to cover sensitive crops with sheets (use stakes to hold them above the plants).
- [Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service + Activities](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/martin-luther-king-jr-day-service-activities/) - On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the birthday of the civil rights movement leader with a day of service and celebration. Here are some ways to honor his memory: United Way Miami Days of Service WHAT: United Way Miami is inviting volunteers to build kits from the comforts of their homes. Collect supplies, gather a team of friends and family, and assemble memory enrichment kits and/or weekend snack packs that will benefit Easterseals South Florida's children, older adults, and their families.
- [Florida Arbor Day is Jan. 21](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/florida-arbor-day-jan-21/) - Florida Arbor Day is Jan. 21 this year! UF/IFAS has opportunities to celebrate across the Sunshine State. Events include tree giveaways, education on tree selection based on region and more. National Arbor Day is in April, but Florida Arbor Day takes place during an ideal planting time for trees in Florida. Trees are in a state of dormancy this time of year, so transplanting is less stressful for the trees and increases the chance of survival in a new landscape. Interested in planting a tree in celebration this year? Here are some tips from UF/IFAS Extension experts:
- [Explore Asia in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/explore-asia-coconut-grove/) - Celebrate Lunar New Year, Feb. 1 – the Year of the Tiger – all year in the Grove, where you can dine and shop for foods and goods from Thailand, Japan, Korea, India and other Asian destinations! EAT IN & TAKE OUT Asian Thai Kitchen [1] 3135 Grand Ave. asianthaikitchensushi.com Tucked away inside a mini mart, this tiny kitchen serves authentic Thai and Japanese food – noodles, soup, curry, sushi and more – for takeout.
- [Pop Up Grocer Emerges in Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/pop-grocer-emerges-wynwood/) - There’s a new grocery store with a one-month shelf life in the artsy Wynwood neighborhood. Pop Up Grocer, fresh from engagements in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Austin, is open daily from 10am-7pm through Feb. 27. The colorful shop at 171 NW 23 St. stocks 400 products, including some local artisan foods, and other brands, according to founder Emily Schildt.
- [Celebrate the Year of the Tiger in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-year-tiger-south-florida/) - Looking for good luck and prosperity in the Year of the Tiger – or maybe just some good food and drink? February 1 marks the Asian Lunar New Year, celebrations based on the traditional Chinese calendar that vary from country to country. South Florida doesn’t have a Chinatown like New York City or San Francisco, but there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this event. New this year is a special celebration Feb. 5 in Coconut Grove with Wok Star Eleanor Hoh, who is well known for her classes and demos on cooking.
- [New Chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/new-chefs-ritz-carlton-south-beach/) - Two new chefs have been named to the culinary staff at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Diogo Porto, originally from Portugal, is the new executive chef and Nitin Bali, from India, is the executive pastry chef. Most recently from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, Porto says he favors seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs. “I’m excited to further elevate the impressive culinary offerings in Miami.”
- [Dade Heritage Trust Turns 50](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/dade-heritage-trust-turns-50/) - For five decades, Dade Heritage Trust has been committed to preserving Miami’s architectural, environmental and cultural heritage. For 2022, look for plenty of programs – bicycle and walking tours, plus baking in historic places and other ways to explore our rich culture. Dade Heritage Trust Events For details, visit Dade Heritage Trust. Baking in Historic Places Historic Hampton House Feb. 12 9am-noon Scottish Rite Temple May 14, 9am-noon
- [50+ Things to Do for Valentine’s Day 2022](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/50-things-do-valentine-s-day-2022/) - Looking for a romantic dining destination for the two of you? Or a Galentine’s Day hangout? Here are ideas for all budgets. Prices listed don’t include tax or gratuity. RESTAURANTS MIAMI-DADE
- [Visit ECHO’s Global Food & Farm Festival Mar. 9-12](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/visit-echo-s-global-food-farm-festival-mar-9-12/) - Bring the whole family to ECHO's Global Food and Farm Festival and learn about exotic foods, sustainable living, innovative farming and gardening. From March 9-11, you can experience unique tours, tastings, cooking shows, and make-and-take workshops. On March 12, it’s the open-air Farm Day Festival featuring hands-on activities for everyone: Rosy Tomorrows Cooking Demonstration Learn about cooking with lard from organically raised pigs. Tropical Tasting Lunch Enjoy a farm-fresh lunch in their community garden.
- [What’s New for the 58th Coconut Grove Arts Festival?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-s-new-58th-coconut-grove-arts-festival/) - Changes are in the program at this year’s Coconut Grove Arts Festival. New on the culinary scene is the Kitchen Combat stage featuring Anthony Nader from 52Chefs, who will curate and host daily competitions between Coconut Grove bars and restaurants and competitors outside of the Grove. Chefs from Barracuda’s, Duck N Sum, Jaguar, Kush, Minty Z, Taurus, The Last Carrot and The Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove will face off against outside competitors.
- [Monty Trainer, Mr. Coconut Grove, Talks About the Past and Present](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/monty-trainer-mr-coconut-grove-talks-about-past-and-present/) - When you’ve been around South Florida for a long time, things don’t faze you: Hurricanes, politicians, crime waves come and go. Just focus on balmy bay breezes, the serene waterfront and lush tropical foliage. But the pandemic in the last couple of years have been especially hard on everyone, especially event planners, who had to cancel festivals and fairs. In 2021, one of those events was the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, the street fair that has attracted hundreds of thousands of art lovers through the village’s winding streets. 
- [What to Do for the Super Bowl](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-do-super-bowl/) - Take out, dine in or make it yourself for the Big Game between the Bengals and the Rams Feb. 13. MIAMI-DADE Off Site, Little River WHAT: Wings by the dozen, snack mix, potato chips with onion dip, cole slaw, ribs – standard football-watching fare, right? Nope — they do everything in house here, including the potato chips. Preorder online by Friday and pick up on game day.WHERE: 8250 NE 2 Ave.MORE INFO: Off Site
- [The Intriguing Black Sapote](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/intriguing-black-sapote/) - What looks like chocolate pudding ... but really doesn’t taste like chocolate at all? One of South Florida’s more unusual tropical fruits, the black sapote (Diospyros nigra) is related to the persimmon. Native to the Americas, the fruits are often picked when full grown, about the size and color of a large green tomato, then left to ripen until they’re slightly shriveled and mushy and appear ready to toss in the compost bin. This is the time to eat this fruit.
- [James Beard Award Semifinalists in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/james-beard-award-semifinalists-south-florida/) - Well-known Miami chefs made the semifinalist list in the James Beard Award 2022 Restaurant and Chef Awards announced today. These include Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine for outstanding chef, Zak Stern for outstanding baker, Zitz Sum for best new restaurant, Cafe La Trova for outstanding bar program. Finalists will be announced on Mar. 16, and the winners will be celebrated in Chicago on June 13. The annual awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system. Here’s a list of South Florida’s semifinalists:
- [SOBEWFF 2022 Returns Feb. 24-27](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/sobewff-2022-returns-feb-24-27/) - Tickets are on sale for the 21st annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One on Feb. 24-27, 2022. The four-day, star-studded gourmet gathering combines new and returning fan-favorite events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
- [Celebrate 305 DAY!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-305-day/) - So what if we have two other area codes (786 and the new 645) – it’s 305 all the way! March 5 is our way to celebrate. This year the 9th annual 305 Day Block Party is taking place Saturday from 1pm-11pm at Factory Town at 4800 NW 37 Ave., a family-friendly event with food, drink, music, art and performances.
- [Just the Season for Strawberry Shortcake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/just-season-strawberry-shortcake/) - For the past couple of months, we’ve all been been enjoying juicy, red Florida strawberries. In South Florida, you can pick strawberries at places like Knaus Berry Farms and Strawberry Fields of Kendall, or buy them at farm stands and grocery stores. The real strawberry headquarters in the state is in west central Florida, the second largest producing region in the U.S., according to the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. Here, conditions are just right for growing lots of berries, says Wael Elwakil of the UF/IFAS Extension in Hillsborough County.
- [Hai for Her: Spotlighting Women](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/hai-her-spotlighting-women/) - There remains in South Florida a visibility problem with women chefs in the kitchen. In the most recent James Beard semifinalists announcement, the only woman making the list was Val Chang of Itamae, along with her father, and brother, Nando. But an upcoming special collaboration dinner in Wynwood focusing on women chefs. Hai for Her, held Mar. 7 and 8 at Uchi, hosted by Hai Hospitality’s female culinary team in recognition of International Women’s Day (Mar. 8.) The goal is to shine a light on female achievements and gender empowerment, says Amber Quist, chief brand officer.
- [Resourceful Young Cooks: Cast Iron Chef at the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/resourceful-young-cooks-cast-iron-chef-girl-scouts-tropical-florida/) - More than 100 resourceful Girl Scouts gathered over the weekend for the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s Cast Iron Chef event at Camp Mahachee. The competition? Using outdoor camping skills to make an original dish using a secret ingredient. The scouts could cook their dishes atop coals, in a Dutch oven or in a foil-lined box oven. Their dishes would be judged by a group of professional chefs and food pros. And the secret ingredient? Carrots.
- [What to Do for St. Patrick's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-do-st-patricks-day/) - Duffy’s, Various Locations WHAT: Duffy’s Taste of Ireland Menu includes loaded potato soup; Irish potato skins stuffed with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing; and lucky spirits, like the Dublin Drop made with Guinness Draught, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey. On St. Patrick’s Day, look for corned beef and cabbage, $3 green Miller Lite pints and $5 Jameson shots.WHEN: Taste of Ireland Menu is offered all March through April 4th.
- [A Salute to South Florida Women in Farming](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/salute-south-florida-women-farming/) - Who runs many of South Florida’s farms? Women! One of edible South Florida’s first stories covered women in farming – and that number has grown over the years. Women owned-and-operated farms are an integral part of our agricultural scene. Women play key roles as foragers, working with local farms to bring produce and tropical fruits to markets and restaurants. And women lead organizations to build gardens and food forests for communities in need. We salute these farming leaders in our community, and the many women inspired by their work.
- [Smorgasburg Now Open in Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/smorgasburg-coming-wynwood-spring/) - Wynwood's new open-air food market is now open. Smorgasburg, open in New York and Los Angeles with global pop-ups, in the space next to the Wynwood Walls, features local food vendors and some retail. Look for South Florida-based food artisans Sando Miami (Japanese-inspired sandos), Dale Street Food from Chug's Diner executive chef Monika, Lucky You plant-based burgers, Benh Mi from chef Benjamin Murray, Fusion Fuego Dominican, Ms. Cheezious, King Patty’s, Succulent Street Food and more.
- [Citi Taste of Tennis Returns Mar. 21](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/citi-taste-tennis-returns-mar-21/) - Back in Miami after a covid delay: Citi Taste of Tennis, an evening of food prepared by top local chefs and “served” by some of the world’s top pro tennis players. Headlined by tennis legend Venus Williams and former world no. 1 Monica Seles plus chef David Shim of Cote, Citi Taste of Tennis will be back Mon. Mar. 12 at the JW Marriott Miami.
- [Doing Us Proud: Zak the Baker Nominated for James Beard Award](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/doing-us-proud-zak-baker-nominated-james-beard-award/) - Zak Stern was dividing brioche in the pastry department of his Wynwood bakery when his phone blew up with texts. Congratulations were pouring in from friends who learned that the founder of Zak the Baker had just been nominated for Outstanding Baker in the prestigious James Beard Awards. “It was a special moment. All love and support from the industry in Miami.” Stern says. “Chef Mike Beltran texted me, ‘do it for all us, brother.’Then I went back to dividing another 500 brioche buns with a big old grin on my face and tears in my eyes.” 
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- [With But a Crumb: Emily Dickinson and Baking in the Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/crumb-emily-dickinson-and-baking-garden/) - In the mid-19th century in Amherst, Massachusetts, resident Emily Dickinson was a proud and accomplished baker. She won second prize for her loaf of Indian and rye. She made gingerbread for the neighborhood children. On the back of a yellow wrapper of baking chocolate wrapper, Emily wrote a draft of a poem in her neat round handwriting. On Mrs. Carmichael’s recipe for Cocoanut Cake were the words to: “The Things that never can come back, are several.”
- [Student Chefs Serve Delights at Taste of Education](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/student-chefs-serve-delights-taste-education/) - Culinary students from Miami-Dade County Public middle schools and high schools created special dishes at The Education Fund’s annual Taste of Education, an evening of food, wine and craft beer dedicated to celebrating volunteers and showing off their skills. At the event, held at Hialeah Park, participating school teams prepared gourmet bits in different categories – vegetarian, meat, seafood and dessert – and were judged by panels of celebrity chefs.
- [Welcome, National Poetry Month and O, Miami Poetry Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/welcome-national-poetry-month-and-o-miami-poetry-festival/) - Every April, we celebrate National Poetry Month in the best possible way – through fun events at the O, Miami Poetry Festival. Their mission is deviously simple: make sure everyone in Miami-Dade encounters a poem during the month – and their methods are wildly inventive. You can see the whole schedule at omiami.org. We’ve highlighted some events with a food/drink, garden and cultural component, including one special event we’re collaborating on with Dade Heritage Trust’s Baking in Historic Places and the Coral Gables Woman’s Club.
- [CARABOOM! The Greatest Carwashow on Earth Mar. 31-April 10](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/caraboom-greatest-carwashow-earth-mar-31-april-10/) - Imagine a car wash where no cars are washed. But all the mechanics are there – foam cannons, bubble machines and human water fountains – along with honking concertos, microfiber dancing, awe-inspiring acts, all part of CARABOOM, a splashfilled experience in a parking lot in the heart of downtown Miami Mar. 31-April 10.
- [In Memoriam: Anita Franchetti](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/memoriam-anita-franchetti/) - Urban farm manager Anita Franchetti, who helped transform abandoned lots into lush food forests in the midst of a food desert in Liberty City, has died. As manager of Cerasee Farm, an Urban GreenWorks project, she oversaw plantings of freeform raised beds of vegetables, butterfly-attracting plants, moringa and fruit trees, providing food for the neighborhood and farmers markets.
- [Where to Celebrate Easter and Passover in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/where-celebrate-easter-and-passover-south-florida/) - Lots of fun and celebration for Easter and Passover throughout South Florida. Here's our roundup of activities, special brunches and dinners and places to take out meals too. EVENTS
- [Frites Artois Kicks off in Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/frites-artois-kicks-wynwood/) - Celebrate the celestial combo of crispy salty fries – frites – and a cold beer this month in Frites Artois, a three-week special event from Stella Artois and chef Roy Choi. The kick-off event on April 20 features Choi and Finka Table and Tap’s Eileen Andrade in an evening with art and music. Tickets are $30 (available here) and include a special main course and dessert to complement chef Choi's pork mojo-inspired frites.
- [What to Do for Earth Month 2022](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/what-do-earth-month-2022/) - Happy Earth Month! All month long, South Florida is hosting celebrations, clean-ups, workshops and other events. Here's the roundup: Earth Day earthday.org April 22 Earth Month Family Day at the Underline April 16theunderline.org Earth Day Celebration at Miami Beach Botanical Garden April 21mbgarden.org
- [Celebrate Tropical Audubon Society’s 75th Anniversary](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrate-tropical-audubon-society-s-75th-anniversary/) - South Florida’s Voice of Conservation is marking 75 years of environmental advocacy and education with a birthday bash for Earth Day weekend, April 22-24. Weekend highlights include: Bubbly & Bites Birthday Bash Fri., April 22, 6:30-8pm Gather on the patio under the oaks for an alfresco evening of bites from Whisk Gourmet and wines from Republic National Distributing Company.
- [Rías Baixas – Elegant Wines Featured at Fiola](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/r-baixas-elegant-wines-featured-fiola/) - Rías Baixas makes some of the world’s most elegant white wines. The wine region occupies a lush green corridor of northwest Spain on the cool, Atlantic coast, an area known as Galicia. Ample rainfall makes it tough to ripen reds but suits the white Albariño grape to perfection. Local growers have mastered the art of growing their superstar varietal — the wines are crisp, light, and fresh, with hints of sea spray and minerality that pair beautifully with the seafood dishes of the region. A true people pleaser of a wine, Albariño is complex, aromatic and tasty, a perfect fit for the Miami food scene.
- [Food Drives and Giveaways for Those in Need](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/food-giveaways-those-need/) - ONGOING FOOD DISTRIBUTION If you want to help as a volunteer, donate or distribute food, give money or help in any other way, here are quick links to local causes:
- [Preserving the Family Legacy, 
One Recipe at a Time](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/preserving-family-legacy-one-recipe-time/) - Somewhere over the last few years, this urgency to write down all of my mom’s recipes began burning inside of me. It started as me wanting to collect recipes that my dad taught her before he passed away in 1996. My father was a chef in Cuba before he immigrated to the United States in 1973. My dad passed away when I was 12 years old and in a feverish attempt to hold onto him, I wanted to collect as many of his recipes as I could.
- [Lil’ Laos: From a Refugee Camp to Little River](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/lil-laos-refugee-camp-little-river/) - As a child growing up in a refugee camp in Thailand near the Mekong River, Sayarath remembers the meals they ate: “Fish a lot, chicken cooked on a stick over a typical pit fire – there was no electricity, so you cooked and ate before sundown. Watercress, jackfruit, mango and papaya, chilies everywhere. There were rice fields everywhere,” she says. “I loved it.” Today, at 37, Sayarath and partner Curtis Rhodes create authentic Lao dishes from family recipes in their food stall, Lil’ Laos, at The Citadel food hall in Miami’s Little River neighborhood. Her early experiences and strong family work ethic fueled her journey.
- [World BBQ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/world-bbq/) - Take a trip around the world this summer in South Florida, where you can try Texas craft pit barbecue and Korean, Haitian, Caribbean and Southern BBQ from west Broward to Key West.
- [Golden Brown Delicious: 
Making Cultural Connections](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/golden-brown-delicious-making-cultural-connections/) - Sisters Priya and Symran Singh and partner Genesis Adrian – close friends who met in college – share a love of good food and wine that’s reflected in their social media feed. It’s a sparkly, dizzying array of imagery: the three glamorous young women dancing and posing in their kitchen, raising glasses at glittery restaurants and nightspots in South Florida and well beyond, and showing off dishes that range from humble to sublime. They cater private parties; host wine education videos on YouTube; and do events.
- [¡ A Celebrar Cinco de Mayo!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/celebrar-cinco-de-mayo/) - Time for Mexican food, tequila and mezcal, music and fun! Every May 5, it’s the annual celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla on this day in 1862. Here’s a roundup of events and specials throughout South Florida: Cinco de Mama, Coconut Grove Coconut Grove is again hosting their Cinco de Mayo/Mother’s Day mashup. It’s based on the assumption that what moms really need for Mother’s Day is a margarita and a night off. Coconut Grove has sweetened the deal with free swag bags and surprise gift cards from $25-100 for mom. There are mariachis and live music, plus special deals at Mexican restaurants, like:
- [Latin America in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/latin-america-coconut-grove/) - From tacos to parrilladas, enjoy the sabores of Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Argentina, Peru and beyond in the streets of Coconut Grove year-round. ¡A COMER! Aida [1] 3306 Mary St.aidarestaurant.com Traditional Mexican flavors combine with the best fare from the sea inspired by the diverse coastal regions of Mexico, including ceviche and tostadas.
- [50+ Places to Take Mom for Mother's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/50-places-take-mom-mothers-day/) - EVENTS Cinco de Mama, Mom’s Night Out, Coconut Grove WHAT: Moms deserve a night off! What better way than with free swag bags with surprise gift cards from $25-$100 and margarita + taco specials! Mariachis, cocktail specials and more at Grove restaurants, including Aida, Jaguar, Kush Coconut Grove, Lokal, Los Félix Miami, Taco Way.WHEN: May 5, 6-9pmWHERE: Throughout Coconut GroveMORE INFO: RSVP here: cincodemama.eventbrite.com
- [Haitian Heritage Month in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/haitian-heritage-month-south-florida/) - South Florida is celebrating Haitian Heritage month with music, dance, food and fun. Some highlights: Taste of Haiti 2022, North Miami Beach Good food, kid zone, music and DJs.WHEN: May 7, 4pm-10pmWHERE: North Miami Beach City Hall, 17011 NE 19th AvenueMORE INFO: Taste of Haiti
- [Find Your Farmers Market and Local Produce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/updated-farmers-markets-closed-buy-fresh-local-produce-here/) - Winter crops – tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, greens, eggplants – are in the ground! Look for avocados, jackfruit, canistel, apaya, banana, passionfruit and gourmet mushrooms.
- [Time for Brightline Fun at #305Weekend](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/time-brightline-fun-305weekend/) - Take a ride on the Brightline for only $3 and $5 May 20-22 and take advantage of special events and pop-ups all weekend long as part of it’s #305Weekend celebration of its three-year anniversary. “The Annual 305 Weekend celebration is our way of giving back to the community and our guests who make Brightline truly special,” says Brightline president Patrick Goddard. “We are thrilled to celebrate another year and many more to come as we expand to Orlando.”
- [South Florida Support for Ukraine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/south-florida-support-ukraine/) - South Floridians join the world in seeing the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in real time. As refugees flee, border towns are overwhelmed with the flood of people. World Central Kitchen, the disaster relief agency, arrived immediately on the ground to set up kitchens and feed the arrivals.
- [Restaurants: New and Reopened](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/restaurants-new-and-reopened/) - What's new in South Florida? Torno Subito, Massimo Bottura's rooftop restaurant in downtown Miami. Paya from Niven Patel and Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar. Recoveco, an intriguing new spot in South Miami. Kojin 2.0 and Mai Sushi Tapas in Coral Gables. And lots more! CLOSINGS
- [Gonna Be a Lean Mango Season This Summer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/gonna-be-lean-mango-season-summer/) - if your backyard mango trees have little or no fruit this year, you're not alone. This season, enjoy local mangos when you can find them. Tropical fruit experts are predicting a very lean South Florida mango harvest this season. They attribute the scarcity to a combination of factors – cold weather, rain and disease – during the winter. “It’s one of the worst years since I’ve been doing this,” says Dr. Richard Campbell, mango expert for Ciruli Brothers and edible South Florida columnist. “It was a perfect storm of conditions.”
- [What to Do for Memorial Day Weekend 2022](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-what-do-memorial-day-weekend-2022/) - To some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but this federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May was set aside to mourn U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. We've rounded up commemorations and other events in South Florida for the holiday weekend. Temps should be in the mid-80s with scattered thunderstorms – just like summer! – so whether you're firing up the grill or hitting the beach, here's what you need to know. CEREMONIES
- [New Restaurants, Memorable Dishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-new-restaurants-memorable-dishes/) - Botta Fine Italian Street Food, Little River The story: Italian cuisine at its best is simple and fresh with a steadfast commitment to using the finest ingredients. Eddy Frezza and Lorenzo Sciandri make sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, bruschetta, square pizza and salad bowls with Italian salumi and cheese and a judicious hand – no cheesy, greasy excess.
- [Celebrate the 85th Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-85th-annual-royal-poinciana-fiesta/) - It's the time of year when the spectacular Royal Poinciana trees are ablaze in color! Also known as Flamboyant, this spectacular flowering tree (Delonix regia) is native to Madagascar. In South Florida, the trees are in full bloom in May and June, coloring the horizon in shades ranging from bright orange, reddish orange and gold. Every year, the Tropical Flowering Tree Society presents the Royal Poinciana Fiesta with trolley tours and celebrations in honor of this magnificent tree. Here's this year's lineup:
- [Mango Fest Key West June 23-26](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-mango-fest-key-west-june-23-26/) - Enter a world of mangos in Key West! Experience special brunches, artwork, food and drink, and more of this iconic tropical fruit from June 23-26. Best of all, you’ll be supporting the Key West Police Athletic League (PAL) and their programs aimed at getting children involved in sports and in educational programs. More info here. Here’s the rundown:
- [Juneteenth Happenings in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-juneteenth-happenings-south-florida/) - Juneteenth – June 19 – marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Last year, President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, making this a federal holiday. This is also a time to celebrate African American culture. A new cookbook, Watermelon and Red Birds by Nicole Taylor, includes 75 dishes suitable for Juneteenth picnics, dinner parties and brunches, like New Age Wedge Salad, Blueberry & Beef Puff Pies, Squash Blossom Cornbread and Nectarine Milkshakes. In South Florida, these events showcase Juneteenth community and celebration:
- [Treat Dad for Father's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-treat-dad-fathers-day/) - Do something special for Dad this Father's Day, June 19. Make him a special dinner or take him out for brunch or dinner. Here's a roundup of things to do and places to visit in South Florida: EVENTS
- [Mango, Jackfruit, Passionfruit Love: Summer Tropical Fruit Festival Roundup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-mango-jackfruit-passionfruit-love-summer-tropical-fruit-festival-roundup/) - What makes summer in South Florida so special? Tropical fruits! Days may be hot and steamy, but the promise of juicy mango, ripe jackfruit, sweet lychee and longan, tart passionfruit and other tropical fruits make it all worthwhile. Here’s the cream of the crop of our fruit festivals:
- [Maintain a Healthy Diversity of Life 
in Your Edible Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-maintain-healthy-diversity-life-your-edible-garden/) - We, the edible community, should be proactive on the core issues of edible gardening that lead to an ecologically sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Modern dogma, as dictated by much of corporate America, takes as a threat and detriment anything diverse and contrary to the corporate model of food production. This approach is built on ecological ignorance and misinformation.
- [Miami Restaurants Sparkle with Inaugural MICHELIN stars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-miami-restaurants-sparkle-inaugural-michelin-stars/) - Eleven local restaurants were honored with Michelin stars – including one two-star recipient – in the first selection of the guide in Florida. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon of the Bastion Collection in the Design District received two stars for its French cuisine. One-star winners are:
- [Have You Eaten Rice Today?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-have-you-eaten-rice-today/) - More than half the world’s population eat this global staple crop. First domesticated in China as long as 13,000 years ago, rice spread around the world throughout Asia and then to the Americas. Another variety of rice was domesticated in Africa about 3,000 years ago. China leads the world in rice production, followed by India and Indonesia. The United States ranked 10th in rice production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- [Summer Dining Promotions: Sip and Savor, Dine Out Lauderdale, Miami Spice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-summer-dining-promotions-sip-and-savor-dine-out-lauderdale-miami-spice/) - Restaurant deals abound this summer in South Florida! Take advantage of promotions offering prix-fixe menus, specially priced cocktails and appetizers at restaurants and cafes. Sip and Savor, Coral Gables July 14-31Sip and Savor This inaugural program celebrates the cuisine and creativity of downtown Coral Gables with cocktail and appetizer specials ranging from $7-12 at 20 restaurants and bars.
- [Happy Fourth of July, South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-happy-fourth-july-south-florida/) - Celebrate Independence Day with picnics, specials, food trucks, fireworks and lots more. Fireworks and Events BROWARD Parade and Family Fun, Lauderdale By-the-Sea WHAT: Parade, water slide, face painting, DJ and more. Fireworks launched off the beach.WHERE: El Prado Park, 4500 El Mar Dr.WHAT TIME: Parade: 10am-11am; family fun day, 11am-3pm; fireworks 9pmMORE INFO: Visit Lauderdale
- [Ready for Florida Lobster Mini Sport Season?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-ready-florida-lobster-mini-sport-season/) - For two days every July, Floridians can get a jump-start on spiny lobster season during the mini-season. These tasty crustaceans – Panulirus argus – an be harvested the last consecutive Wed. and Thurs. of July. (The regular season is Aug. 6 through Mar. 31.)
- [Make It with Beef: Fall/Holiday Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipes/recipes-make-it-beef-fallholiday-recipes/) - Nothing makes holiday dining so special as beef. These classic recipes for Beef Wellington, Garlic Herb-Crusted Beef Roast and Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Topping will make your holiday table festive!
- [Celebrate Bastille Day in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-bastille-day-south-florida/) - Where to commemorate July 14 – French National Day – in South Florida: CELEBRATIONS Party at Le Zoo, Bal Harbour WHAT: Be transported to the sidewalk cafes of France with stilt walkers, a mime, live music and French dishes like saucisson de Lyon, quiche Lorraine and crepes Suzette.WHEN: Thur., July 14 noon-10pmWHERE: 9700 Collins Ave.MORE INFO: Le Zoo
- [European Staycation in the Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-european-staycation-grove/) - Experience charming Coconut Grove! Stroll or bike down pedestrian- and pet-friendly streets, take in architecture old and new, dine, shop and stay in Miami's historic village. EAT HERE B Bistro at the Grove [1] 2895 McFarlane Rd.bbistromiami.com Freshly made pastries – flaky croissants, petit gateaux and tarts, plus open-faced sandwiches, homemade soups.
- [Chefs Bring Climate Change Awareness at Vizcaya Series](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-chefs-bring-climate-change-awareness-vizcaya-series/) - What’s the impact of climate change on the food we eat? In South Florida, warming seas affect marine life and seafood. Higher temperatures has an impact on tropical fruits and vegetables that grow here. Three South Florida chefs created meals using ingredients aimed at highlighting our changing climate and sustainable practices as part of Vizcaya’s Climate Collaborative series. Participants were chef Niven Patel of Ghee Indian Kitchen, Orno and Mamey; chef Allen Susser, a James Beard Award winner, author and co-chair of Slow Fish Miami and chef Adena Ellenby, a second-generation tropical fruit farmer.
- [What National Farmers Market Week Means in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-what-national-farmers-market-week-means-south-florida/) - How special are we in South Florida? At our farmers markets, you might see peacocks and iguanas wandering around. Arils from the Juicy-Fruity jackfruit are presented to sample. And snacks from around the globe – empanadas, potstickers, maamoul, samosas, alfajores –- to name but a very few. For much of the United States, it’s the height of the farmers market season during National Farmers Market Week (Aug 7-13). Stalls overflow with sweet corn, stone fruits, squash, beans and all the bounty of the season.
- [Discover These Aventura Farmer’s Market Gems](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-discover-these-aventura-farmer-s-market-gems/) - Stroll in air-conditioned comfort as you discover foods from around the world, created in small batches by local artisans and crafters. With over 65 vendors, the market welcomes visitors to choose from a variety of farm-fresh produce, eggs and honey; pastries made lovingly by hand; jellies and fruit preserves; rustic breads made without preservatives; fresh mango salads dressed with seasonings, and much more. Better yet, you can shop for unique, handcrafted gifts! Here’s a sampling of must-visit vendors at The Aventura Farmers Market:
- [Welcome Back, Fox's Lounge! Lost Boy & Co. Finds Beauty in Historic Bars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-welcome-back-foxs-lounge-lost-boy-co-finds-beauty-historic-bars/) - Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso dig deep into history for inspiration for their bars and lounges. At Lost Boy Dry Goods in downtown Miami’s DuPont Building, it was Alonso’s grandfather’s old denim shop he visited when he was younger. “My grandfather’s desk is there,” he says. The clothing shelves make up the back bar of the job, which just celebrated its fourth year in business.
- [Hot on the Cuban Sandwich Trail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-hot-cuban-sandwich-trail/) - Consider the Cuban sandwich, savory layers of ham, slow-roasted pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard between pressed Cuban bread. It’s the go-to at Cuban lunch counters throughout South Florida and so storied it’s the topic of a new book. For National Cuban Sandwich Day, Aug. 23, visit your favorite local cafe to celebrate the Cubano: • David’s Cafe, now located inside Shelborne South Beach, has served Cuban cuisine since 1977 in its original location on Alton Road.
- [Adopt-a-Tree Is Back in Miami-Dade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-adopt-tree-back-miami-dade/) - Ready to plant new trees – including tropical fruits like jackfruit or carambola – in your backyard? Trees provide shade and reduce air conditioning bills, provide habitat for wildlife, absorb excess rainwater and remove carbon dioxide from the air. And if you qualify, they’re free!
- [Dining Out Alert: Latin Restaurant Weeks Oct. 7-21](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-dining-out-alert-latin-restaurant-weeks-oct-7-21/) - The two-week Tour de Sabor comes to Miami in October to showcase Latino-owned culinary businesses and talent, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders and food trucks during the finale of Hispanic Heritage Month.
- [Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/) - It’s a perfect holiday for multicultural South Florida. From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. There’s a reason for the mid-month designation. The day of September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18. Here’s a roundup of special events and places to celebrate in South Florida.
- [Labor Day 2022 To-do in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-labor-day-2022-do-south-florida/) - Key West BrewFest WHAT: Beer dinners, beer brunches, pool parties, after parties featuring specialty beers, and of course, the Signature Tasting Festival.WHEN: Thur.-Mon.WHERE: Multiple locations; check websiteMORE INFO: Key West BrewFest
- [GrowFest! Returns to Fruit and Spice Park Oct. 15-16](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-growfest-returns-fruit-and-spice-park-oct-15-16/) - Get ready to start your gardens! After a two-year hiatus, GrowFest! is back at Redland Fruit and Spice Park Oct. 15-16. This festival, which kicks off the South Florida growing season and the upcoming Miami-Dade Farmers Month in November, features lots of seedlings and fruit trees to buy, two local culinary cook-offs, workshops and demonstrations, food and activities for the whole family.
- [The Day After Hurricane Ian, Worden Farm Was Back to Planting](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-day-after-hurricane-ian-worden-farm-was-back-planting/) - While shell-shocked residents of Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach and nearby coastal communities waded through waist-deep water to survey the wreckage wrought by Hurricane’s Ian less than 24 hours earlier, farmers Chris and Eva Worden of Worden Farm in Punta Gorda were already planting their fall vegetable starts.
- [Citrus, Tropical Fruits, Produce in Hurricane Ian’s Path](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-citrus-tropical-fruits-produce-hurricane-ian-s-path/) - You may find fewer local fruits and vegetables in your weekend farmers market in South Florida as local farms prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. But the impact of the storm may be far greater as hurricane-strength winds tear through citrus groves and fruit orchards across the peninsula. High winds topple trees and knock down fruits, while rain and flooding can affect winter crops, typically planted in the fall.
- [Friuli-Venezia Giulia Week in Miami Oct. 25-29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-friuli-venezia-giulia-week-miami-oct-25-29/) - Stop by five Miami markets to taste typical Friulian foods, including Prosciutto San Daniele and Montasio cheese., during Friuli-Venezia Giulia Week Oct. 25-29. From 1pm-7pm, these markets will feature some of the most renowned examples of foods and wines: Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO, a dry-cured ham that has been produced the same way for 1,000 years. The air from the mountains and the Adriatic Sea makes the San Daniele area the perfect place where to age prosciutto. 
- [It’s National School Lunch Week, Oct. 10-14, Themed “Peace, Love & School Lunch”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-it-s-national-school-lunch-week-oct-10-14-themed-peace-love-school-lunch/) - From Oct. 10-14, Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services are celebrating National School Lunch Week. This year’s theme, “Peace, Love & School Lunch” includes student activities and education that promote the importance of healthy eating. BCPS National School Lunch Week initiatives include: • Student poster contest based on the “Peace, Love & School Lunch” theme. • Elementary and Middle School Coloring Contest of a template lunch poster.
- [Escape to Argentina in Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-escape-argentina-key-west/) - Named Best Wine Festival in the 2022 USA Today Readers Choice awards, the festival is shining a light on Argentina’s foods and wines through a series of events that range from empanada making to Ode to Francis Mallman, a wine presentation and asado at Lost Beach at Island Farm. Key West Food and Wine Festival at a Glance Wed.-Fri., Jan. 25-27 Welcome Center open daily 10am-1pm Ocean Sotheby’s International Realty Get tickets to events and enjoy a taste of wine.
- [Pause for the Claws: It’s Stone Crab Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-pause-claws-it-s-stone-crab-season/) - It’s the time of year when one of our favorite sustainable crustaceans, stone crabs appear on the menus from Oct. 15 through May 1. Found in both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, fishermen use traps to capture the crabs. Only one of the meaty, juicy claws is harvested and the crabs are returned to the ocean, where they will regenerate the missing claw. Big pots of claws are boiled on site, then shipped off to restaurants, consumers and seafood suppliers locally and nationally.
- [Where to Celebrate Jamón Ibérico in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-where-celebrate-jam-n-ib-rico-south-florida/) - Spain’s treasured jamón ibérico is the center of attention at 13 South Florida restaurants during Miami Gastro Tour from Oct. 20 through Nov. 13. Hosted by Cinco Jotas, Spain’s leading brand of the ham made from acorn-fed, 100 percent ibérico pigs, the tour takes diners through tapas dishes celebrating Spanish foods. Diners can sample dishes at $40 or less that showcase the delicacy, made in a process that has remained unchanged since 1879. After a precise amount of the ham’s fat is removed, the leg is buried in Atlantic sea salt and dried in the Cinco Jotas Jabugo caves to cure before being carved into thin slices.
- [Ocean Filibuster](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-ocean-filibuster/) - What if the ocean could speak for itself?
- [It’s Fall in South Florida! Harvest and Halloween Fun](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-it-s-fall-south-florida-harvest-and-halloween-fun/) - Lots of pumpkin patches, costume contests, harvest festivals and more in South Florida! Here's your roundup: PUMPKIN PATCHES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- [Harvest Season in the Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-harvest-season-grove/) - Where to eat, drink, hang out and explore Coconut Grove in the fall. EAT OUT Ariete 3540 Main Hwy.arietecoconutgrove.com Chef Michael Beltran’s menus feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and the freshest products from land and sea. Barracuda Taphouse & Grill 3035 Fuller St.barracudabargrill.com Burgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, wings, salads and craft beers, wine, champagne, sake and TV sports events.
- [How to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Ian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-how-help-those-affected-hurricane-ian/) - Hurricane Ian's water and wind has affected communities throughout Southwest Florida, particularly around Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. They can use volunteers, donations and household goods. Here are agencies involved in relief efforts: World Central Kitchen Jose Andrés’ team is on the ground feeding everyone in need.
- [It's Miami-Dade Farmers Month! Places to Visit, Tour, Farm Experiences](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-its-miami-dade-farmers-month-places-visit-tour-farm-experiences/) - This November, it’s the perfect time to celebrate Miami-Dade’s vibrant farming community in Miami-Dade. Check out these places to explore our agricultural district during the growing season and year-round.
- [Discover an Agricultural Wonderland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-discover-agricultural-wonderland/) - November is Miami-Dade Farmers Month, the perfect time to celebrate everything South Dade farmers do, and everything you can do in Miami’s countryside. From family fun to happily ever afters, there is something for everyone to experience. See special offers and more at MiamiDadeFarmersMonth.com.
- [GrowFest! Local Culinary Cook-Off: What Was in the Mystery Box?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-growfest-local-culinary-cook-what-was-mystery-box/) - Here’s the challenge: You have one hour to prepare a dish using local ingredients found in a mystery box. You open the box and see familiar items: eggplant, okra, a long skinny cucumber. But what are these little green fruits shaped like gherkins? Or this branch of pointy, leathery leaves? And this bright orange, squishy fruit that looks like an overripe tomato? (Spoiler alert: Bilimbi, curry leaves, and persimmon.)
- [New Life for Anderson’s Corner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-new-life-anderson-s-corner/) - Picture a two-story, white wood-frame general store in the bucolic Redland in the early 1900s. The Wm. Anderson General Merchandise Store sold everything from dynamite to lace to the pioneers who lived in this subtropical agricultural zone, growing row crops, avocados and other tropical fruits. In the mid-1930s, the general store became a rooming house, and later was rented out.
- [What’s New at SOBEWFF 2023?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-what-s-new-sobewff-2023/) - Pierogi-making classes with Martha Stewart! A Make It Miami-flavored Tapas and Cocktail Party! Food events all over Miami-Dade and South Broward! This year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival is back with special dinners, cocktails, cooking classes, the Burger Bash and, of course, the Grand Tasting on the Beach. Tickets are on sale now for the annual festival Feb. 23-26, which benefits the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). Ths represents just a few of noteworth SOBEWFF events:
- [Check Out Miami Book Fair 2022](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-check-out-miami-book-fair-2022/) - It’s back Nov. 13-20! During eight days each November, hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. In-person events take place at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. Check out some highlights:
- [Pamela Wasabi Bakery: Eat More Beauty for the Holidays](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-pamela-wasabi-bakery-eat-more-beauty-holidays/) - If you’re looking for fabulous desserts that are also perfect for health-conscious consumers, look no further than Pamela Wasabi Bakery. This one-of-a-kind vegan bakery in Miami specializes in delicious natural plant-based and gluten-free cakes, cookies, desserts, and treats using the finest ingredients and nothing artificial: no food dyes, no preservatives, no junk. For the holidays, her extravagant desserts are just the ticket:
- [Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival: New Name, Great Events](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-visit-lauderdale-food-wine-festival-new-name-great-events/) - Broward’s premier culinary event, the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (formerly known as Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival) showcases renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs and local food & beverage establishments all week Jan. 9-13. Proceeds from the Food & Wine Festival will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Here’s the lineup:
- [Give Miami Day Returns + More Time to Give](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-give-miami-day-returns-more-time-give/) - This Thursday, Nov. 17, is Give Miami Day, the annual online event where everyone can donate to their favorite nonprofits. Last year, they raised $32 million in a single day. This year, you can get a head start donating to community causes with early online giving from Nov. 14 through Nov. 17. Or wait until Thursday, when Give Miami Day frenzy takes over the city. Some of Miami's iconic buildings – the Freedown Tower, Biltmore Hotel, PAMM, Frost Museum of Science and Miami Worldcenter – will turn purple, the event's signature color, to raise awareness about the event.
- [Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving: Eat Out, Take Out, Bring Treats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-thanksgiving-friendsgiving-eat-out-take-out-bring-treats/) - South Florida has plenty of opportunities for eating out or taking out. Wherever you end up, invite a friend or colleague to your table this year! Farmers Markets South Florida’s farmers markets and farmstands are a good starting point for farm-fresh, local produce. You’ll find lots of greens and herbs, gourmet mushrooms, chard, turnips, radishes, kale, butternut squash, zucchini, yellow squash, bok choy, plus bananas, avocados, jackfruit and starfruit. For a list of farmers markets, see left.
- [Where to Eat for Black Restaurant Week Nov. 11-20](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-where-eat-black-restaurant-week-nov-11-20/) - South Florida's Black-owned restaurants are in the spotlight this week as part of Black Restaurant Week. Founded in 2016 by Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson, the promotion embraces the flavors of African-American, African and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. The program highlights a range of culinary businesses, including catering services, food trucks and culinary products, aimed at stimulating the local economy and giving full access to the Black culinary industry.
- [Culinary Fun at Miami Art Week/Art Basel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-culinary-fun-miami-art-weekart-basel/) - Art Basel and Miami Art Week are a non-stop kaleidoscope of parties, installations and events. Here's a roundup of events with a food and drink focus.
- [New Urbanspace Holiday Market Opens on Lincoln Road](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-new-urbanspace-holiday-market-opens-lincoln-road/) - Miami Beach’s famed pedestrian mall gets gussied up for the holidays this season with the debut of the Holiday Market at Lincoln Road, open daily from 10am-9pm from Nov. 15-Feb. 15. The outdoor marketplace showcases gifts, artisan foods, art, books and prints, decorative home goods, apparel and more, plus food and drink. Look for holiday-themed activities, music and art. This is the first expansion of Urbanspace outside of New York City.
- [Now Open: Milam’s Market at Link at Douglas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-now-open-milam-s-market-link-douglas/) - There’s a shiny new Milam’s Market, South Florida’s local-friendly, family-owned grocery chain, at one of Miami’s most visible new sites off US One, the seven-acre development and 37-story residential tower at the Douglas Road Metrorail station. Link at Douglas caters to residents who want to avoid traffic through public transit.
- [Shop Local! Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-shop-local-our-2022-holiday-gift-guide/) - We believe in our "shop local" mantra because it really does make a difference. When you support local businesses – food artisans, family shops, independent retailers, restaurants and others – you’re helping them thrive and grow our community. Here’s our annual roundup of gift ideas from local businesses. Some are advertisers, others are businesses we’ve written about or discovered. Local Markets Your weekend farmers market is a great source for thoughtful, locally made gifts: foods, honey, candles, soaps, personal care items, plants and much more. Here are other places where you can find quality products.
- [Pig to be Pardoned](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-pig-be-pardoned/) - Every year before Thanksgiving, the President pardons turkeys. In Miami, home of the Nochebuena roasted pig – lechón – we celebrate Miami-style. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will host the fifth annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony at Latin Café 2000 in Brickell on Wed., Dec. 21, pardoning Holly the pig.
- [Where to Dine Out for the Holidays](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-where-dine-out-holidays/) - Entertaining family and friends this holiday season? Is Chinese food your tradition? Looking for a place to enjoy Christmas brunch? There are plenty of places to choose in South Florida: MIAMI DADE
- [Where to Watch World Cup 2022](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-watch-world-cup-2022/) - UPDATE: As the World Cup enters its final weekend – Croatia vs Morocco for third place on Sat., and France vs Argentina for the final Sun. (games at 10am), here are go-tos to watch:
- [Plant Power! SEED Food and Wine Festival Returns Jan. 26-29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-plant-power-seed-food-and-wine-festival-returns-jan-26-29/) - Whether you’re all-in on plant-based living, vegan-curious or just love good food, don’t miss the 9th Annual SEED Food and Wine Festival Jan. 26-29, the premier plant-based food, wine and wellness festival in the country.The week-long adventure at venues throughout South Florida invites guests to sip, savor and experience the very best in conscious, sustainable plant-based and vegan living, wellness and fitness. Here's a quick rundown of SEED WEEK 2023:
- [Celebrate Kwanzaa in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-kwanzaa-south-florida/) - Where in South Florida to take part in this annual festival celebrating African-American culture and heritage: Kwanzaa Fest, Fort Lauderdale WHAT: Celebrate Kwanzaa with daily classes, a marketplace. workshop, cultural showcase and other activities.WHEN: Dec. 26-Jan. 1WHERE: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Ave.MORE INFO: Celebrate Kwanzaa
- [Where to Dine on New Year’s Eve/New Year's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-dine-new-year-s-evenew-years-day/) - Ready to ring in 2023? Find festivities for every budget for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brunch. MIAMI-DADE
- [Celebrate Haiti’s Independence Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-haiti-s-independence-day/) - Every January 1st, Haitians celebrate their independence with Soupe Joumou, a pumpkin soup, music and festivities. Check out these events throughout South Florida.
- [Limited-Edition Keys Breadfruit Vodka Released](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-limited-edition-keys-breadfruit-vodka-released/) - Grimal Grove’s organic breadfruit is debuting in the form of handcrafted Mutiny Island Vodka. The limited-edition, small-batch vodka, made from fruit sourced from the Big Pine Key farm and botanical garden, is currently the only spirit distilled from Florida Keys agricultural products. "The summer season proved to be very fruitful at Grimal Grove, with an overabundance of breadfruit to harvest,” says Patrick Garvey of Grimal Grove. "When the breadfruit trees start bearing fruit, there's no stopping them! We get so much, we don't even know what to do with them.”
- [James Beard Foundation Names 2023 Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-james-beard-foundation-names-2023-restaurant-and-chef-semifinalists/) - South Florida chefs, restaurants and bars made the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalist cut for the James Beard Awards. See the entire list here. Outstanding Restaurateur Mohamed Ali Alkassar and Niven Patel, Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Orno and Mamey), Miami Outstanding Chef Michael Schwartz, Michael’s Genuine, Miami Outstanding Restaurant Ariete, Coconut Grove
- [Celebrate Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-grove-heritage-month/) - EAT AND DRINK B Bistro at the Grove ➊ 2895 McFarlane Rd. Freshly made morning pastries and signature desserts, plus savory breakfast dishes and lunch. Barracuda Taphouse & Grill ➋ 3035 Fuller St. Sports bar and restaurant serving fish sandwiches, snapper, craft beers, wine, champagne and happy hour specials.
- [Happy Year of the Rabbit! Lunar New Year 2023 Celebrations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-happy-year-rabbit-lunar-new-year-2023-celebrations/) - Chinese New Year at Smorgasburg Miami, Wynwood WHAT: Weekend festivities include special dishes, red lanterns and origami cranes, live performances, curated by Wok Star Eleanor Hoh.WHEN: Jan. 21-22WHERE: 1445 NW 1 Ave.MORE INFO: Smorgasburg Miami
- [Where to Help for Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-help-martin-luther-king-jr-national-day-service/) - Clean up parks! Feed those in need! Plant a garden! Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all weekend long in South Florida with service projects, including a parade, bike ride and festivities.
- [Plum Market Now Open in Aventura](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-plum-market-now-open-aventura/) - New in town: South Florida’s first Plum Market, a full-service grocery store that promotes organic and locally sourced foods, at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. “Our team is committed to serving and supporting our community by sourcing the best local products, carrying well over 100 local brands,” says Matt Jonna, CEO and co-founder. “We look forward to being the premier retailer for all natural, organic and locally sourced foods, beverages, and lifestyle essentials here in the neighborhood.”
- [Gables Honors Caffe Abbracci’s Pernetti](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-gables-honors-caffe-abbracci-s-pernetti/) - Nino Pernetti Way is the new name for the 300 block of Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables, so designated for late restaurateur who opened Caffe Abbracci in 1989. Pernetti, who died in May 2022 after a long battle with covid, was honored by city officials for his long culinary career that included publication of Caffe Abbracci Cookbook: His Life Story and Travels Around the World in 2008. His family continues to operate the popular Italian restaurant.
- [Happy 150th, Coconut Grove!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-happy-150th-coconut-grove/) - Miami’s picturesque and historic village is celebrating Grove Heritage Month with a birthday party, walking tours, a treasure hunt and events throughout January. Established in 1873, the Grove is Miami’s original neighborhood, predating the city of Miami by nearly 25 years. Known for its lush, tropical foliage and winding streets, a vibrant arts scene and living history of early African-American and Bahamian culture, the village has attracted immigrants, artists, writers and individuals seeking its Bohemian vibe.
- [Pamela Wasabi Bakery: South Florida's Top Vegan, Gluten-free Dessert Provider](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-pamela-wasabi-bakery-south-floridas-top-vegan-gluten-free-dessert-provider/) - Pamela Wasabi Bakery is the number one vegan/gluten-free dessert provider for restaurants, coffee shops and other lifestyle-conscious places in South Florida. Our company Pamela Wasabi Bakery has been 100% plant-based and gluten-free since its inception. We provide desserts made from scratch using natural ingredients that come from the Earth. Nature is our whole provider and an infinite library of colors, textures, flavors, and nourishment.
- [Top 5 Group Dining Rooms and Event Spaces in Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-top-5-group-dining-rooms-and-event-spaces-florida/) - Planning a special event for your favorite group of people? Ensuring their dining experience is a memorable one is as simple as two steps: find the right group dining venue and reserve the right transportation service. Luckily, Falcon Charter Bus is here to help you with both! Here are just a few top-rated group dining rooms that a charter bus rental can service: Rusty Pelican MIAMI, KEY BISCAYNE
- [Smorgasburg Miami Joins Lincoln Road on Friday Nights](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-smorgasburg-miami-joins-lincoln-road-friday-nights/) - Wynwood’s popular outdoor food market will line Lincoln Road on Fridays from 5:30-10:30pm on March 10 through the end of May. “The weekly market will feature a selection of Miami’s best food trucks and tent vendors and live entertainment for locals and visitors to enjoy and discover new experiences on Lincoln Road,” says Lyle Stern, president of the Lincoln Road BID. Those vendors include Raclette Street, dumpling stall Mao Bao, churro food truck Santo Dulce and 20 other vendors:
- [Valentine’s Cookies Bring Smiles to Ukrainian Children](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-valentine-s-cookies-bring-smiles-ukrainian-children/) - It was a rainy Saturday morning, but that didn’t matter to the children charging out of a school bus into the Vizcaya Village Garage, where they were greeted by friendly faces and the buttery fragrance of freshly baked sugar cookies. The kids, between 6 and 14, ate a quick breakfast of juices, bananas, tangerines and granola bars, horsed around with rolling pins, and donned aprons to await a lesson on cookie baking from instructor Lucia Meneses.
- [Truman Waterfront Farmers Market Party in the Park with “Just a Few Friends”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-truman-waterfront-farmers-market-party-park-just-few-friends/) - The Key West Truman Waterfront Farmers Market’s regular Thursday market is going to be extra special Feb. 9, the day of the Jimmy Buffett concert. Fun pre-concert parties are a well-known Parrot Head tradition, market organizers note, and revelers in this Key West icon's “hometown” promise not to disappoint.
- [Taste of the African Diaspora](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-taste-african-diaspora/) - In honor of Black History Month, chef Tristen Epps of Ocean Social at Eden Roc Miami Beach has teamed up with James Beard Award semi-finalist chef Cleophus “Ophus” Hethington to present A Taste of the African Diaspora culinary dinner series on Sat., Feb. 11 and Sat., Feb. 18. The multi-course celebration will take place poolside at Aquatica.
- [Tropic Bound: Miami’s First Art/ist Book Fair](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-tropic-bound-miami-s-first-artist-book-fair/) - New in town: Tropic Bound, four days of art, craft and literature Feb. 16-19 in the Design District. We are excited to bring together communities of artists, publishers, writers, collectors and book art aficionados from around the globe to celebrate and exchange ideas on artists’ books!
- [Eight New Miami Restaurants on MICHELIN Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-eight-new-miami-restaurants-michelin-guide/) - Miami’s dining scene gets more recognition from the MICHELIN Guide with eight additions to the selection. These additions could become Bib Gourmands or Stars later in the year. They include:
- [81 Great Ideas for Valentine’s Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-81-great-ideas-valentine-s-day/) - What to do for Valentine’s Day? Take in a concert! Order what you need to make a special dinner – or make reservations! Go casual for Galentine's Day! What about a pet event? We've tracked down lots of opportunities in South Florida for any budget: THINGS TO DO
- [Where to Watch Super Bowl 2023 (and What to Eat)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-watch-super-bowl-2023-and-what-eat/) - Whether you want to go out or stay at home to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LVII, South Florida bars and restaurants have you covered! The game is scheduled for Sun., Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff time at 6:30pm local time. Check out watch parties and places to order game-worthy food: BROWARD
- [An Evening at Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove in the Design District](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-evening-sub-zero-wolf-and-cove-design-district/) - Wisconsin chefs brought their best – expertise, plus some of their top-notch butter and cheese – and paired it with South Florida’s finest seafood, tropical fruits and balmy spring evening at a recent evening at the Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom in Miami’s Design District. Hosted by the Wisconsin-based manufacturer of high-end refrigeration, cooking and dishwashing appliances, the event brought together area food writers and influencers for an interactive meal using top ingredients and wine pairings culminating in an al fresco meal on the rooftop terrace.
- [St. Patrick’s Day in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-st-patrick-s-day-south-florida/) - St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so expect weekend bashes and a few pre-events, too. Here’s where you can get your Irish on in South Florida.
- [MOON Over the Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-moon-over-gables/) - Watch the moon rise over downtown Coral Gables in this celestial art experience at Ponce Circle Park. British artist Luke Jerram’s glowing replica of the moon is 23 feet in diameter and features NASA imagery of the lunar surface. The Coral Gables Community Foundation has a lineup of moonlight events on deck, including live entertainment, a screening of E.T., performances from the Miami Royal Ballet, a Goodnight Moon Pajama Party for little astronauts, moonlight yoga for adult astronauts, and a Howling at the Moon event for dog lovers.
- [ECHO’s Global Food and Farm Festival, Mar. 7-11](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-echo-s-global-food-and-farm-festival-mar-7-11/) - Visit Lee County’s coolest farm – a two-hour drive from Miami – for their annual Global Food and Farm Festival, featuring interactive demonstrations on tropical fruits, recycling, making your own tea and much more. Tours and experiences for the whole family! Highlights include: Interactive Demonstrations Rubbish to Rooftops Use recycled materials to help make planters in their Urban Garden.
- [Where to Celebrate 305 Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-celebrate-305-day/) - 305 DAY, Wynwood WHAT: From the founders of 305 Cafecito, this is the legit event, featuring music, Zumba, local vendors, food and fun.WHEN: Sun., Mar. 5WHERE: Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 NW 2nd Ave.MORE INFO: 305 Day
- [Let’s Honor South Florida Women Today and Every Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-let-s-honor-south-florida-women-today-and-every-day/) - We begin our celebration of Women's History Month in the city of Miami, founded in 1896 by Julia Tuttle, the only woman to found a major U.S. city. Women have historically played key roles in South Florida's growth, particularly in our food and horticultural communities. In 1944 Mary Heinlein became the first superintendent of Redland Fruit & Spice Park. Author and botanist Julia Morton, whose Fruits of Warm Climates remains an essential resource, was director of the Morton Collectanea at the University of Miami and was an expert on toxic, edible and otherwise useful plants.
- [Who Won Taste of Education 2023?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-who-won-taste-education-2023/) - Octopus with chipotle avocado crema and corn relish. Vegan Indian malai kofta with seasoned naan. Smoked brisket with jalapeño cornbread. The new menu of a South Beach restaurant? No, they’re just some of the winning dishes created by more than Miami-Dade public school culinary students at Taste of Education, an event honoring the organization’s teacher champions and showcasing the skills of aspiring middle-school and high-school chefs.
- [It’s Black History Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-it-s-black-history-month/) - Explore South Florida’s African American communities and culture through food, music, art and dance events throughout February. 2023 focuses on "Black Resistance" exploring how African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression. Here’s a roundup:
- [Spend Springtime in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-spend-springtime-coconut-grove/) - Dine al Fresco Ariete 3540 Main Hwy. Michael Beltran’s Michelin-starred restaurant uses local ingredients and flavors shaped by his Cuban heritage. Atchana’s Homegrown Thai 3194 Commodore Plaza Authentic Thai dishes made with locally grown herbs and spices and seafood, plus Florida beers and a sriracha menu.
- [30 Years of Developing Black Hospitality at H.O.T.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-30-years-developing-black-hospitality-hot/) - The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting the 30th annual Hospitality Open Tournament (H.O.T) Golf Challenge, Fri., April 28, a tournament fundraiser benefitting the Black Hospitality Initiative. Since its inception 30 years ago, this program has raised more than $3.5 million and awarded over 450 scholarships to African Americans and Blacks of African descent who are committed to working in Miami-Dade County’s visitor industry.
- [Tropical Fruit Forecast: Hot!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-tropical-fruit-forecast-hot/) - As South Florida moves into spring, the upcoming tropical fruit season is looking promising, despite recent torrential rains that affected Broward County. Karim Rossy of the Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County in Southwest Ranches says their property got some standing water as a result of the record-breaking storm. “Most fruit trees will be okay,” he says. “It's the avocados that are very vulnerable in these situations. They just can't take it. That's why we always tell our gardeners to plant them high in their yard. So many properties in Davie or the Ranches are low-lying.”
- [New: Yacht Life Vodka Taps into South Florida Yacht Scene](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-new-yacht-life-vodka-taps-south-florida-yacht-scene/) - Step aboard the world of luxury yachting and indulge in a new level of sophistication with the latest addition to the high-end spirits scene. Yacht Life Vodka, featured at private events at the Discover Boarding Miami International Boat Show, has a smooth, creamy taste and finish, made from water and American wheat, distilled in a pure copper still a minimum of 17 times, then carbon filtered to remove impurities. Its custom screen-printed bottle, depicting a yacht cutting though a wave on deep blue water, features a unique square design for convenience when storing and stocking the bottles aboard a yacht.
- [In Memoriam: Rachel Knaus Grafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-memoriam-rachel-knaus-grafe/) - You may have spotted Rachel Knaus Grafe behind the counter at South Miami-Dade’s popular Knaus Berry Farm, waiting on customers shopping for sugar-sweet red strawberries or fresh green onions. Grafe, who died on Mar. 5, grew up on the farm, riding the strawberry planter and helping the family business with her sister, Susan. “They made jelly with their mom and were involved in the bakery,” says Tom Blocher, Susan’s husband.
- [Where to Celebrate Earth Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-celebrate-earth-month/) - Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces All month look for activities at Miami-Dade Parks! Here are highlights: Earth Week Volunteer Day Fruit and Spice Park Sun., April 16, 9am-noon Eco-Wellness and Info Fair Arcola Lakes Senior Center Mon., April 17, 10am-noon (55+) MUVE Volunteer Workday Haulover Park Tues., April 18, 10am-noon Tree and Orchid Giveaway Kendall Indian Hammocks Park Sat., April 22, 11am-while supplies last
- [Miami: Food City of the Year](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-miami-food-city-year/) - Miami's getting lots of attention for its dining scene. The latest accolades come from Bon Appetit magazine, naming Miami "Food City of the Year" and singling out places worth visiting, including:
- [Zak the Baker Nominated for James Beard Award](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-zak-baker-nominated-james-beard-award/) - Congratulations, Zak the Baker! The homegrown baker has been nominated for Outstanding Bakery for the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards. Last year Zak Stern represented South Florida as a nominee in the Outstanding Baker category. This new category that “recognizes a baker of breads, pastries or desserts that demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality and operations, while contributing to its broader community.”
- [Baseball Season Opens with Cubano Gigante Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-baseball-season-opens-cubano-gigante-sandwich/) - Fresh off the success of the World Baseball Classic, baseball returns to loanDepot Park Mar. 30 when the Miami Marlins take on the New York Mets for their regular season debut. The first homestand running through Wed., April 5, including a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, beginning Mon., April 3. Fans in Broward and Palm Beach looking for alternative transportation can take advantage of Brightline’s HOME RUNNER train and shuttle service.Other opening day activities:
- [30+ Places to Go for Easter, Passover](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-30-places-go-easter-passover/) - Ready for Easter brunch or Passover? These South Florida restaurants offer special menus; some feature Easter egg hunts and other activities for children. FUN FOR KIDS
- [Reducing Food Waste: Upcycled Food Ice Cream Debuts at Salt and Straw](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-reducing-food-waste-upcycled-food-ice-cream-debuts-salt-and-straw/) - Day-old bread. Cacao pulp. Malted barley made from “saved grain” in the beer-production process. These rescued foods go into a special series of creamy ice cream flavors from Salt and Straw, including their Wynwood and CocoWalk shops. Starting Fri., May 26 and through the month of June, these Upcycled Food Series flavors will be available:
- [Mangos, Lychees and More: Where to Celebrate Tropical Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-mangos-lychees-and-more-where-celebrate-tropical-fruit/) - It’s South Florida’s tropical fruit season! This year’s mango crop looks abundant. Lychees, always a fickle crop, are making their appearance in farmers markets and fruitstands. Here’s the latest roundup of places to enjoy our tropical bounty. Mango Men Homestead: Good Season Forecast This year, Dr. Richard Campbell and his family’s weekend mango sales promise to be much better than 2022, when weather conditions led to one of the worst mango harvests in recent memory. “There will be diversity, volume and most importantly, quality,” he says.
- [Night of Many Stars at MICHELIN Guide Ceremony](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-night-many-stars-michelin-guide-ceremony/) - Greater Miami has a new Michelin-starred restaurant – Miami Beach’s Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort – and two new Bib Gourmands (good food at a moderate price), Jaguar Sun and Rosie’s, adding to the stellar group of dining establishments honored at a ceremony at LoanDepot Park. South Florida’s culinary crowd turned out to cheer on the winners, which included restaurants in Tampa and Orlando. Miami’s Gio Gutierrez of ChatChowTV co-hosted the festive event overlooking the Marlins ballpark.
- [International Compost Awareness Week: May 7-13](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-international-compost-awareness-week-may-7-13/) - Garbage to Garden: The Power of Composting
- [Sea-to-Table Dinner in Islamorada](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-sea-table-dinner-islamorada/) - A celebration for the 200th anniversary of Monroe County, Florida from 1823-2023 will take place on Saturday, June 10 in Islamorada. Join us for Sea to Table – an unforgettable evening of delectable dining, live music, and stunning ocean views. This exclusive event will take place at Bud n Mary’s fishing marina – “a working waterfront” where the Atlantic merges with Florida Bay – for a night that will be remembered for years to come. Located at 79851 Overseas Highway, this venue will surely set the mood for the evening as we pay homage to the bountiful seafood and to the charter boat industry that brings it to our table.
- [MangoFest Key West: Celebrate All Things Mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-mangofest-key-west-celebrate-all-things-mango/) - Get ready for the ultimate celebration of one of South Florida’s most beloved fruits! Mango Fest Key West is just around the corner – Thurs., June 22 through Sun., June 25, giving visitors the opportunity to experience the taste, smell, and culture of the king of fruits, all while supporting a great cause. From shopping to education to demonstrations, Mango Fest Key West shines a light on mangos through a series of events:
- [Two Miami Restaurants Debut as Michelin Bib Gourmand Selections](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-two-miami-restaurants-debut-michelin-bib-gourmand-selections/) - Rosie’s and Jaguar Sun are the latest local additions to the 2023 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami as Bib Gourmands, the category highlighting restaurants that offer meals of good quality at a good value.
- [60+ Places to Go with Mom for Mother’s Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-60-places-go-mom-mother-s-day/) - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. If you're looking for unique and memorable gifts that celebrate the flavors of South Florida, look no further: we've compiled some of the best local gift ideas for Mother's Day. From Sunday brunches, delicious food and drink gifts, extragavant desserts and one-of-a-kind experiences, we've got you covered. EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES
- [Fourth of July Fun and Celebrations in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-fourth-july-fun-and-celebrations-south-florida/) - Fireworks events and parades are free. Hotels and rooftop bars are often the best way to see fireworks. MIAMI Fire on the Fourth, Miami Beach Collins Ave and 73 St. 3-9pm Fireworks and Food Trucks, Miami Gardens Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199 Street 5-9:30 Fourth of July Celebration, South Miami Palmer Park, 6100 SW 67th Ave. 5-9:30
- [Ecotopia: A Collaborative Vision for the Future Through Art at Vizcaya Village](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-ecotopia-collaborative-vision-future-through-art-vizcaya-village/) - Vizcaya Museum and Gardens continues the tradition of summer art-making workshops with the launch of Pangea Kali Virga’s Ecotopia, an artistic space and series of free workshops July 8-Aug. 6 focused on promoting creativity, collaboration and sustainability. “Ecotopia puts art and environment at the front of the conversation on how to strengthen and build our communities,” says Kali Virga. “All are invited to come join us to build our cooperative Utopian Town Square.”
- [The Ultimate Mango Experience: Mango Mania at Fruit and Spice Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-ultimate-mango-experience-mango-mania-fruit-and-spice-park/) - This is a good mango year – so it's time to celebrate! And one of the best ways for true mango aficionados to explore the depths and breadths of this beloved tropical fruit is at Mango Mania, the annual event from the Tropical Fruit & Vegetable Society of the Redland and Fruit & Spice Park.
- [Celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-juneteenth-south-florida/) - South Florida is celebrating Juneteenth with special dinners, arts presentations, and lots more. This federal holiday commemmorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, the anniversary of the order issued by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas.
- [Intriguing Tale of a Tall Ship with a Miami Connection](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-intriguing-tale-tall-ship-miami-connection/) - Beatrice (Bea) Brickell, the great-granddaughter of William and Mary Brickell, is joining Miami historian Cesar Becerra for a series of presentations on the city’s early days and a tall ship, The SS Kaimiloa, that sailed to the South Seas with Miami’s third city clerk, Medford Ross Kellum. The quest has taken Becerra to Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawaii and San Francisco to track down the trail of this 230-foot-long Barkentine ship that Kellum re-configured from an old sailboat called The Luzon that plied the waters from San Francisco to the Philippines from 1900 to 1924.
- [Final Adopt-a-Tree Sept. 23](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-final-adopt-tree-sept-23/) - Miami-Dade residents: Got space for your own mango or soursop tree? What about butterfly-attracting or bird-friendly Florida natives? The Adopt-a-Tree program is back, allowing Miami-Dade County single-family and duplex homeowners with up to two free trees every year. Almost 225,500 trees have been adopted since the program's inception in 2001.
- [Take Dad Out for Fun and Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-take-dad-out-fun-and-food/) - Would Dad like brunch? Dinner? A fishing cruise? Of course he would! Father’s Day is Sun., June 18. Here are some ideas for things to do and places to eat in South Florida. Brunches and dinners are on Father's Day unless otherwise noted. THINGS TO DO
- [It’s Hurricane Season 2023: What You Need to Know](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-it-s-hurricane-season-2023-what-you-need-know/) - Yes, it’s the season! The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. NOAA forecasters are predicting near-normal activity this year, with 12-17 total named storms with winds of 39 mph. Bookmark the National Hurricane Center site for reliable, updated information. Sales tax holidays for storm supplies From May 27-June 9 and Aug. 26-Sept. 8, you can buy these disaster preparedness items without paying sales tax:
- [Celebrate Miami Tapas Week, June 11-18](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-celebrate-miami-tapas-week-june-11-18/) - Explore Spain’s flavorful tapas at Miami restaurants during the debut of Miami Tapas Week June 11-18, including World Tapas Day – June 16. Thirteen participating restaurants will offer a prix-fixe tasting menu showcasing traditional Spanish tapas.
- [Bon Voyage, The Wharf Miami. Hello, Riverside Wharf](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-bon-voyage-wharf-miami-hello-riverside-wharf/) - Popular riverfront venue The Wharf Miami will host a splashy closing party Sept. 15-16 to make way for the expanded Riverside Wharf development. The final weekend kicks off with “The Closing Parties: & MORE!” on Friday, Sept. 15, a themed celebration of everyone’s favorite moments and holidays, featuring giant inflatables, photo moments, cocktails and more. Seven themed bars include Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick’s Day, Blowfish & Friends, HogWharf, Christmas and the 90s. On Sat., Sept. 16, it’s “The Closing Parties: Bon Voyage” from noon- 3am, the venue’s final day.
- [Don’t Miss Burger Beast’s Westchester Scavenger Hunt Sept. 10](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-don-t-miss-burger-beast-s-westchester-scavenger-hunt-sept-10/) - Are you a fan of the annual Redland Riot Road Rallye every year? Were you an avid Tropic/Herald Hunt participant? Then sign up today for Burger Beast’s Scavenger Hunt Sept. 10 in honor of his 15th Blogiversary. Participants will scour the Westchester neighborhood for clues leading to the grand prize. An old Disney movie about a scavenger hunt inspired Sef Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast, to create and host this event.
- [Traveling Thai Street Food Pop-Up Comes to S. Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-traveling-thai-street-food-pop-comes-s-florida/) - Dream Kasestatad’s Thai food pop-up, Pranom, sets up shop at Union Beer Shop in Little Havana, Tues., Aug. 1 and Thurs., Aug. 3. Coming from four generations of family-owned Thai restaurants, the Austin, Texas-based chef is finishing up his East Coast tour, which started in Portland, Maine, and worked its way down the coast with stops at Pawtucket, Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, Charleston, Savannah and Orlando, among others.
- [Cool Down in the Grove!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-cool-down-grove/) - Dine Out! ♦ Aida 3306 Mary St. • aidarestaurant.com Traditional Mexican flavors with the best fare from the sea inspired by Mexico’s coastal regions. The Allocation Room 3540 Main Hwy. • theallocationroom.com Expertly curated wine and sake selection that you can buy or enjoy onsite at their charming bar and tasting tables.
- [Vegan Means Business: Embracing Plant Power](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-vegan-means-business-embracing-plant-power/) - Listen to a top panel of plant-based experts share what’s behind the vegan dining trend, how to make it work for your brand and ways to incorporate more plant-based dishes at home. The event takes place Wed., Aug. 9 and features these experts:
- [Biscayne Bay Brewing Opens in Historic Old Post Office Building](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-biscayne-bay-brewing-opens-historic-old-post-office-building/) - Downtown Miami gets its first brewery and taproom with the opening of Biscayne Bay Brewing opens in the old U.S. Post Office and Courthouse at 100 NE 1st Ave. Locally owned independent brewery Biscayne Bay Brewing, slated to open July 19, features a wrap-around bar, a pool table, Fussball, 12 beers on tap and special events. Four years ago, owners Jose Mallea and Nick Bonfiglio signed a lease in the three-story, Neo-Classical building, built in 1912-14 as the first major federal facility constructed in Miami. The Old U.S. Post Office and Courthouse was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
- [In Memoriam: Mary Lee Khouri](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-memoriam-mary-lee-khouri/) - The Redland farming community, family and friends are mourning the loss of Mary Lee Khouri, who died July 6, 2023. A familiar face at farmers markets in South Florida, Mary Lee and her late husband, Hani, sold cheese made with milk from their goats along with falafel and other Lebanese specialties. Before raising Nubian goats on their property, Mary Lee was known for her long career in the cruise industry. Admired for her attention to detail and area expertise, she loved entertaining and threw elaborate parties, helping create a strong community of expats wherever she went.
- [Where to Celebrate Bastille Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-celebrate-bastille-day/) - Joyeux quatorze juillet! Join in this celebration of French culture in all its forms here in South Florida.
- [New Beer Honors Messi’s Arrival to Inter Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-new-beer-honors-messi-s-arrival-inter-miami/) - Local craft brewery Prison Pals Brewing Company has launched a special-edition GOAT American Lager beer in honor Lionel Messi’s arrival to the Miami team. The “GOAT: Greatest Of All Time" premium lager pays tribute to Messi's talent and iconic jersey number, 10. The lager is presented in a six-pack, featuring the distinctive pink and black colors of Inter Miami. Head to Prison Pals in their Doral, Oakland Park and ExitOne taprooms where the GOAT premium lager is available. You can also find all their other brews in ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, Total Wine and Graziano’s Argentine markets.
- [Dining Deals: Miami Spice, Dine Out Lauderdale, Resy Tastemakers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-dining-deals-miami-spice-dine-out-lauderdale-resy-tastemakers/) - Summertime means savings and specials at South Florida restaurants. Prix-fixe meals and special dining experiences make this an ideal opportunity to try new restaurants or visit old favorites.
- [Poems for Bread at Zak the Baker](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-poems-bread-zak-baker/) - Mangos are sometimes used as barter at South Florida restaurants during the summertime. Sometimes avocados can be traded in for treats. And this October, your carefully cultivated words in the form of a haiku can be swapped for a loaf of bread at Wynwood’s Zak the Baker. ZTB and O, Miami want to know: “What is Miami food culture?” Share the haiku at the bakery during their hours of operation (Sun.-Fri. 7am-5pm, except for Oct. 9). One poem gets one loaf of bread, limited to one per day, while supplies last. Look for a Poetry Workshop Oct. 23 at ZTB.
- [Pink and White Cookies at Doris Italian Market & Bakery for Breast Cancer Awareness](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-pink-and-white-cookies-doris-italian-market-bakery-breast-cancer-awareness/) - From October 1-31, $1 from each pink-and-white frosted cookie sold will be donated to the American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. “We love giving back to the community that has embraced us with open arms for generations,” says John Alfano, president of Doris Italian Market & Bakery. “Cancer has touched each one of our lives in one way or another.” Over the last decade, Doris Italian Market & Bakery has raised more than $14,000 from cookie sales. The grocery chain has also participated in annual fundraising walks and raised money through their in-store Wine Nights.
- [Young Chefs! It’s the Teen Culinary Challenge with Chef Robyn Almodovar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-young-chefs-it-s-teen-culinary-challenge-chef-robyn-almodovar/) - Calling all young culinary stars! Get ready to spice up your kitchen skills and sizzle in the spotlight at the Teen Culinary Challenge, Sat., Oct. 28. Picture this: You, a rising culinary sensation aged 14 to 17, take on a thrilling Chopped-style competition. The culinary arena is the famous FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Hosting the event is chef Robyn Almodovar of Food Network's CHOPPED and CutThroat Kitchen.
- [Celebrate Haitian Cuisine with the Goute Peyi M Culinary Tour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-haitian-cuisine-goute-peyi-m-culinary-tour/) - Join Ayiti Community Trust for their Annual Gala on Sat., Oct. 14 to raise funds and awareness of their mission to support and sustain development innovation in Ayiti (Haiti). This year, they’re honoring the contributions of Haitian chefs and culinary ambassadors who carry forward the important tradition of Haitian cuisine. This special evening features cuisine from different regions of Ayiti, where each destination comes alive with local traditions. There will be a live auction, music, dancing and a special performance by Lakou Mizik.
- [Discover Deering Day at Deering Estate Oct. 14](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-discover-deering-day-deering-estate-oct-14/) - Art! Wildlife! History! View the partial solar eclipse! Spend a day exploring Deering Estate’s programs and more all day Sat., Oct. 14 from 10am-3pm, with before and after programs. More info here. Highlights include: Bird Walk – 7:30am-10am On this walk, search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area).
- [Ortanique Pops Up in Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-ortanique-pops-coral-gables/) - Chef/restaurateur Cindy Hutson and longtime partner Delius Shirley of Coral Gables’ Ortanique on the Mile, which had a 21-year run in 2020, are popping up at MKT Kitchen in Coral Gables Thurs., Sept. 28 through Sat., Dec. 16. “Since we closed in 2020, fans, especially our diehard regulars, kept asking us if there would ever be a chance for them to have a favorite dish or get a little bit of that Ortanique magic,” says Shirley. “After much work, that time is now.”
- [Ein Prosit! Oktoberfest in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/drink/drink-ein-prosit-oktoberfest-south-florida/) - South Florida loves a good Oktoberfest! These are some of the long-running festivals offering beer, Bavarian food, music and dancing along with a healthy dose of Gemútlichkeit. Oktoberfest, German American Club Hollywood WHAT: Drinks, food, music and dance.WHEN: Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Oct. 21. Doors open at 6pmWHERE: German American Society of Hollywood, 6401 Washington St.MORE INFO: Oktoberfest Hollywood
- [Latin Restaurant Weeks Returns to Miami Sept. 15-29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-latin-restaurant-weeks-returns-miami-sept-15-29/) - Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, this two-week culinary celebration – from Sept. 15-29 – highlights Latin-owned food and drink businesses, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders and food trucks across South Florida. Sponsored by Stella Artois and U.S. Bank/Elavon in partnership with Feed the Soul Foundation, Latin Restaurant Weeks introduces Miamians to the people and businesses behind multiple cuisines. Participating establishments will curate menus that authentically represent their cultural fare.
- [Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-where-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The day of Sept.15 is significant because it's the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct.12, falls within this 30-day period.
- [#BlueGrove Sustainability in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-bluegrove-sustainability-coconut-grove/) - Main Highway by night glows a cooling blue to raise awareness about sustainability. Look for the cool blue-lit trees in the Grove this summer. They’re shining a light on new sustainability efforts, says Coconut Grove BID acting director Cynthia Seymour, including a plastic-free program with local restaurants. “We all need to find a way to step up personally,” to make sustainable choices, she says.
- [Taste España at the Key West Food and Wine Festival 2024](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-taste-espa-key-west-food-and-wine-festival-2024/) - Just imagine: Tapas, pintxos, Valencian paella, roast suckling pig, jamón ibérico and crema catalana. Foods and wines from Malaga on the southern coast to Barcelona on the northern coast, Jerez in the south and the Basque Country to the north. It’s all part of the 2024 Key West Food and Wine Festival from Tue., Jan 23 through Sun., Jan 28 at various locations on Key West.
- [Fresh & Healthy Coconut Grove!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-fresh-healthy-coconut-grove/) - Eat Out! Amal 3480 Main Hwy. • amalmiami.com Modern Lebanese food and drink in a calming atmosphere with a lush interior and landscaped exterior. Asian Thai Kitchen 3135 Grand Ave. • asianthaikitchenmiami.com Asian classics – soup, satays, dumplings, noodles, fried rice, Thai curries, teriyaki, tempura for takeout.
- [November Is Miami-Dade Farmers Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-november-miami-dade-farmers-month/) - Celebrate the Redland countryside by exploring its farms, farmstands and outdoor experiences! From Nov. 1-30, Miami-Dade Farmers Month showcases the South Dade agricultural district. Fall at the Farm – Tinez Farms tinezfarms.com Harvest Festival at The Berry Farm Through Nov. 5 visittheberryfarm.com Redland Riot Road Rallye Jan. 20 redlandriot.com
- [Celebrate the Best of Miami at CultureFest 305](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-best-miami-culturefest-305/) - Where else can you experience Afro-Cuban batá drumming, mariachi music, dances of Argentina and Serbia, Haitian cuisine, all in one day? At CultureFest 305, HistoryMiami's free festival highlighting our community's rich cultural diversity! On Sat., Nov. 4 from 10am-4pm, explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of Miami with performances, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. Admission is free, but register first here. Here's what you can look forward to:
- [Eat, Grow, Learn: Tropical Harvest Heritage Festival Oct. 28-29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-eat-grow-learn-tropical-harvest-heritage-festival-oct-28-29/) - Celebrate farming. growing and our agricultural heritage in South Florida on Oct. 28-29! GrowFest and the Redland Heritage Festival, two beloved, longtime festivals at Fruit and Spice Park, are now the Tropical Harvest Heritage Festival.
- [Blue Plate Special](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-blue-plate-special/) - Order Up! The Pop Art of John Miller debuts at the Lowe Art Museum.
- [South Florida Premiere of Clyde's by Lynn Nottage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-south-florida-premiere-clydes-lynn-nottage/) - In Clyde’s, a truck-stop sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated kitchen staff a shot at redemption. Even as the shop’s callous owner tries to keep them down, the staff members learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich.The play runs Nov. 2-19 at the Carnival Studio Theater. Tickets are $55-60.
- [In Memoriam: Jon Albee, Founder of Urban Farming Institute](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-memoriam-jon-albee-founder-urban-farming-institute/) - Whenever you visited the Urban Farming Institute, a compact patch of green in Oakland Park north of Jaco Pastorius Park, Jon Albee was there. He’d show off the micro-apiary, answer questions about backyard vegetable gardening, and talk up plans for seaweed farming at the facility he founded in 2012. Always an enthusiastic source of information for backyard gardeners and farmers alike, Albee died Sept. 12. He was 78.
- [Celebrate World Food Day 2023](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-celebrate-world-food-day-2023/) - Sustainable farming, healthy eating, community gardens, composting and much more are on the agenda at the Universitry of Miami Office of Civic and Community Engagement's World Food Day celebration on Wed., Oct. 18. Here’s the agenda: Fair Food Fair 11am–2pm Lakeside Patio – Free Admission Learn about healthy eating, urban farming, community gardens and food donations, and get involved with the Miami-Dade Real Food network, including:
- [Unseasonable Bad Weather Cancels Some Weekend Farmers Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-unseasonable-bad-weather-cancels-some-weekend-farmers-markets/) - It’s bad news for local farmers markets and artisan vendors a little over a week from Christmas – the windy, rainy weather all week is forecast to continue Saturday and part of Sunday, resulting in market cancellations. Some market organizers say they may open on Sunday depending on the forecast.
- [Fun Events, Artsy Dining for Miami Art Week/Art Basel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-fun-events-artsy-dining-miami-art-weekart-basel/) - Around the World in 25 Bites, Julia & Henry’s, Downtown Miami WHAT: Get an exclusive passport designed by Latin Grammy Award-winning designer Pedro Fajardo, and explore all 25 of Julia & Henry's culinary concept and their bestselling dishes: treats from world-renowned pastry chef Yann Couvreur, burgers from local chef José Mendín at June, and famous fried chicken from James Beard Award winner Michelle Bernstein at Michy’s Chicken Shack. $75 gets you 10 bites, for $159; you’ll receive 25 bites and $195 includes three drinks.WHEN: Wed., Dec. 6, 8-11pm
- [South Florida Holiday Gift Guide 2023](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/shop/shop-south-florida-holiday-gift-guide-2023/) - Skip the big-box stores or online shopping this season. Instead, give those you love something home-grown: a basket of their favorite local artisan foods, a festival ticket, something you’ve baked or pickled or gathered or planted yourself. When you support local businesses – food artisans, family shops, independent retailers, restaurants and others – you’re helping them thrive and grow our community. Here’s our annual roundup of gift ideas from local businesses. Some are advertisers, others are businesses we’ve written about or discovered in the community.
- [50+ Ideas for Thanksgiving Dinner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-50-ideas-thanksgiving-dinner/) - Eat in? Dine out? Take out? For Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving, South Florida offers lots of delicious choices this holiday season.
- [Give Miami Day Returns Nov. 16](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-give-miami-day-returns-nov-16/) - One of the largest annual giving events in the nation, Give Miami Day is your chance to make a difference by supporting our community’s local nonprofits. Created in 2012 by The Miami Foundation, Give Miami Day has raised more than $100 million for 1,000+ community nonprofits. This initiative helps raise awareness about the critical role these organizations, large and small, play in our community and inspires all of us to discover and give to causes we care about.
- [5th Anniversary of the Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival Jan. 8-14](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-5th-anniversary-visit-lauderdale-food-and-wine-festival-jan-8-14/) - Get ready for seven days of curated culinary experiences and signature events celebrating South Florida’s epicurean scene Jan. 8-14 at the Visit Lauderdale Food and Wine Festival! Headlining chefs include MasterChef judge Chef Aarón Sánchez, Jason Smith, Nancy Fuller and Nicole Layog. The VLFWF showcases Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs and local food and beverage establishments. A portion of all proceeds from the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival will benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
- [Miami Marathon Specials](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-miami-marathon-specials/) - Running in the marathon Sun., Jan. 28? Take advantage of these opportunities! Shake Shack is inviting all Miami marathon runners to enjoy a free ShackBurger post-race at their Brickell, Coral Gables, The Falls, Dadeland, Aventura or Lincoln Road locations. Just flash your 2024 race bib and your efforts will be rewarded with a delicious burger on the house with purchase. This limited-time offer is only valid in-Shack on race day. Limit one per order and one time only.
- [SAKE! Sip & Savor: An Unforgettable Culinary Journey in Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/eat/eat-sake-sip-savor-unforgettable-culinary-journey-miami/) - South Florida is set to host a spectacular campaign that will tantalize your taste buds and immerse you in the rich cultural tapestry of Japan. Get ready to embark on a unique culinary journey at "SAKE! Sip & Savor," where the finest Japanese flavors and the art of Sake come together to create an unforgettable experience. Join us at the locations below, as we celebrate the harmony of food, drink, and culture in the heart of South Florida.
- [Best Bets for Dining Out and Celebrating Christmas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-best-bets-dining-out-and-celebrating-christmas/) - BEFORE CHRISTMAS Cookies & Coquito, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami WHAT: This collaboration with ChatChowTV’s Gio Gutierrez combines a special coquito menu plus gourmet cookies ($18-39).WHEN: Dec. 1-31WHERE: The Commodore, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, 3300 SW 27 Ave.MORE INFO: Cookies & Coquito
- [Where to Ring In the Lunar New Year](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-where-ring-lunar-new-year/) - It’s the year of the wood dragon. Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Sat., February 10, and Asian restaurants and organizations host special menus, lion dances and other entertainment.
- [Let the Good Times Roll for Mardi Gras Weekend](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-let-good-times-roll-mardi-gras-weekend/) - The Wharf Fort Lauderdale WHAT: $10 Hurricanes all weekend! On Fri. night, prepare for an exciting Masquerade Bash, a free mask with RSVP and more exciting activations. The party continues Sat., Feb. 17 with a Mardi Gras Extravaganza: enjoy a live second-line band and participate in a King and Queen contest.WHEN: Sat.-Sun., Feb. 16-17WHERE: 20 W Las Olas Blvd.MORE INFO: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale
- [2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Semifinalists Announced](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/food-thought-2024-james-beard-restaurant-and-chef-awards-semifinalists-announced/) - Chefs Val Chang and Tristen Epps, Wynwood’s Zak the Baker bakery, Jesus Brazon and Manuel Brazon of Caracas Bakery and Miami Beach’s Macchialina are semifinalists in the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards.
- [Beauty on the Beach: South Beach Wine & Food Festival Feb. 22-25](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/things-do-beauty-beach-south-beach-wine-food-festival-feb-22-25/) - This year’s 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Feb. 22-25 features 105 events with more than 500 chefs and wine and spirit producers for an unforgettable celebration. This year’s events go beyond South Beach, and include Overtown, Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Hallandale Beach and the Design District. In addition to fan favorites like Burger Bash hosted by Rachael Ray, live cooking demos from Food Network personalities, and the Grand Tasting, noteworthy events include:

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- [It's CSA Sign-up Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-csas-buying-guides-south-florida/) - In South Florida, summer is typically the season to sign up for CSAs – Community Supported Agriculture – though some models let you sign up when you want. Basically, you agree to pay upfront for produce grown on local farms. When it's time to harvest, you'll get weekly boxes filled with fresh fruits and vegetables at their prime throughout the season. Look for flexible subscriptions (full-season shares, monthly or weekly), salad shares only (various vendors), and more opportunities to help others get fresh, healthy produce (Urban Oasis Project, among others).
- [The Latest Food Halls](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-latest-food-halls/) - The food hall is the contemporary version of the food court: a collection of stations with a communal dining area. You select what you want, pay for it and bring it to your table or wait to be served. Some upscale mall food courts are claiming to be food halls because of their sophisticated offerings, like Aventura and Dadeland, but we haven't included them here. These food halls are standalone buildings, primarily dedicated to a variety of food vendors or stations. South Florida's food halls typically center around a bar and include live music or a DJ, serving as gathering places for friends who can find something they enjoy eating.
- [Berry Delicious Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/berry-delicious-recipes/) - Beautiful Florida berries – sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, raspberries, mulberries – are the stars of the show in these recipe from Florida Dairy Farmers.
- [Black-owned Food Businesses in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-black-owned-food-businesses-south-florida/) - Find Black-owned South Florida restaurants and food-related businesses below. A good source for food and drink made by Black-owned businesses in the U.S. that includes Florida vendors is My Black Pantry, created by The Hungry Black Man Media.
- [Know Your Farmer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-know-your-farmer-0/) - Who's growing your food? These folks! When they aren't planting, harvesting and packing produce, you can often meet these women and men at farmers markets and other events in South Florida.
- [Spring 2015 Issue](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/archives-spring-2015/) - Edible South Florida Spring 2015 Issue, #22
- [Winter 2015 Issue](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/archives-winter-2015/) - Edible South Florida Winter 2015 Issue, #21
- [Festa Brasileira: Cook Up a Brazilian Party](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-festa-brasileira-cook-brazilian-party/) - MENU Pão de Queijo Brazilian beers and caipirinhas Feijoada Orange slicesSauteed Kale RiceFarofa
- [Dress Me Up!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-dress-me/) - What’s in fashion for spring? Greens, in all shades, plus accents of late-season tomato and pepper reds. Accessorize with quick, healthy dressings that coordinate perfectly. Maria Anselmo has the recipes so you can dress for success.
- [Go with the Grains](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-grains-add-flavor-texture-to-salads-sides/) - Grains add satisfying flavor and texture to everything from salads to sides. Oats, farro, brown rice and quinoa are featured here. In addition to wheat, other grains – barley, bulgur (cracked wheat kernels found in tabbouleh), millet, wild rice, spelt, teff and even popcorn belong to this nutritious food group.
- [Ranches and Farms: Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-ranches-and-farms-beef/) - The steak on your plate may come from a ranch in Florida or the pampas of Uruguay. These ranches, farms and suppliers deal in quality beef.
- [Dining Out: Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-dining-out-beef/) - Where can you try the very best in beef in South Florida?
- [Summer Mezcal Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/drink-summer-mezcal-cocktails/) - What's the difference between mezcal and tequila? These Mexican spirits both start with the agave plant. Tequila must be made with the blue agave, while mezcal can be made with 30+ varieties. Depending on the region of Mexico, there are different names, such as Charanda in Michoacan or Sotol in Chihuahua. Most of the mezcals are made in Oaxaca. For both tequila and mezcal, the plants are harvested: workers cut off the spiky leaves, revealing a pineapple-like core. These are cooked in large ovens and shredded, then fermented. Artisanal mezcals are cooked in underground pits, giving them a distinctive smoky flavor. 
- [Discover Tropical Fruit Groups](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-discover-tropical-fruit-groups/) - Today’s plant explorers often gather at fruit group meetings. They meet monthly, covering all aspects of South Florida’s tropical fruits and plants, and are generally free to the public. Memberships, which range from $25 to $45 a year, offer access to benefits like newsletters and magazines, special plant sales and workshops, field trips, holiday parties and potlucks.
- [Build a Better Breakfast](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-build-better-breakfast/) - First, start with your foundation – basic recipes for granola, muffins and eggs. Then decorate with seasonal add-ins to make every morning get off to a special start.
- [A Dozen Delicious Dishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-dozen-delicious-dishes/) - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In South Florida, it can also be the most interesting. Do a little exploring, and you’ll find several ways to start your day that are a lot more exciting than a bowl of soggy cereal.
- [Haiku Recipes for Spring](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-haiku-recipes-spring/) - Like the sparse syllables of haiku, just a few seasonal ingredients, combined skillfully, result in delicious art to eat.
- [Cool Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cool-beans/) - Look at all the lovely legumes in the farmers markets! Green pole beans need no more preparation than snipping off the tips, while shelling beans, like cranberry beans, need a little more work to pop them out of their pods. And did you know 2016 is the International Year of Pulses, celebrating the role of
- [Fall 2015 Issue](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/archives-fall-2015/) - Edible South Florida Fall 2015 Issue, #24
- [Summer 2015 Issue](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/archives-summer-2015/) - Edible South Florida Summer 2015 Issue, #23
- [A Very Vegan Holiday](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-very-vegan-holiday/) - Dress up your holiday dinner table with these festive plant-based dishes. They’re elegant and filled with flavor.
- [Greens Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-greens-season/) - These hearty greens – callaloo, collards, Swiss chard, escarole – stand up to cooking, adding color, flavor, texture and nutrition to soups, stews and sauces. In South Florida, you’ll find locally grown greens in farmers markets and farmstands starting in late fall. Don’t be alarmed at the large quantity of greens you’ll start out with
- [4 Fool-Proof Recipes for the College-Bound (or Anyone Else)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-4-fool-proof-recipes-college-bound-or-anyone-else/) - Off to College? These essentials depend on your tastes, space and budget. Many can be found in thrift shops or garage sales. Family and friends of college-bound students, take note: These make practical going-away gifts. Kitchen Essentials □ Knife and cutting board □ Skillet □ Pot with a colander inside □ Y-shaped peeler □ Nesting bowls □ Small roasting pan □ Can opener □ Wooden or bamboo spoons □ Coffee maker or tea kettle
- [Chocolatey Goodness for Your Sweetheart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-chocolatey-goodness-your-sweetheart/) - This Valentines Day, surprise your sweetie with homemade treats.
- [Our Favorite Books for 2017](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-our-favorite-books-2017/) - Lots of excellent book choices this season from Florida authors! Here are some of our favorites.
- [Earth-Friendly Products We Love](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-earth-friendly-products-we-love/) - These products represent practical solutions to keeping plastic out of our landfills. Let us know if you've discovered a useful item that helps reduce plastic waste and we'll add it to our list.
- [Cool Down Fast](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cool-down-fast/) - All of these chilly summer sides can be made in twenty minutes or less, leaving you plenty of time to just chill.
- [Stars of Summer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-stars-summer/) - What says summer better than avocado and watermelon? Both fruits need nothing but a sprinkling of salt for a quick snack. But you can take them up a notch or two with these recipes, perfect for a summer picnic.
- [Perfect Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-perfect-peppers/) - Good for You Peppers are a healthy choice no matter where they fall on the heat scale. They’re high in vitamin C and A, thiamin, niacin, folate, magnesium, copper and dietary fiber. They can be grown even in the hot South Florida summer and freeze well.
- [Mild to Wild Pepper Products: Local Flavors](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-mild-wild-pepper-products-local-flavors/) - In South Florida, you can find sauces and preserves – and even pies – made with peppers. Here are some local favorites.
- [Can't Beat Swiss Chard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cant-beat-swiss-chard/) - If Swiss chard’s intense colors remind you of beets, you’re on the right track. This Sicilian native (Beta vulgaris) is its leafy relative, found in winter farmers markets and CSAs in the winter and early spring in South Florida. Rich in vitamins A, C and K, Swiss chard has leaves that can be used like spinach, eaten raw or steamed, stir-fried or sauteed. Stems can be cooked, steamed, baked, roasted, stuffed and even pickled.
- [Chat Chow TV](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-chat-chow-tv/)
- [Condiments of the House](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-condiments-house/) - Spice up your life with these easy-to-make sauces for vegetables, meats, sandwiches, egg dishes, seafood – anything that can use a fresh burst of flavor.
- [Fire Power](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-fire-power/) - Some tips for grilling vegetables • No charcoal or wood-burning grill? Try your broiler. • Brush produce lightly with vegetable oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper before grilling. • Use a grill basket for small vegetables. • Keep an eye on what you’re grilling. You want tasty bits of char, not burning. But veggies shouldn’t be raw, either. • Tomatoes and peppers char quickly over fire. When their skin is charred, place in a paper bag and close the top, or place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Peel off skins when they’re cool enough to touch.
- [Tastes Like Summer: Watermelon!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-tastes-summer-watermelon/) - Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) grows in Florida in summer and winter. If you plan to grow it in your backyard, allow plenty of space for this sprawling vine. Look for watermelon juice (aguas frescas) at farmers markets and juice stands – at Fort Lauderdale's Thursday farmers market at Imperial Point, fresh watermelon juice is a staple – and pick up icy wedges at Robert Is Here in Homestead. And try these summery recipes:
- [Ahhh, Avocados](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-ahhh-avocados/) - Celebrate local avocados – creamy, delicious, buttery – starting in mid-summer in South Florida! Actually a berry, avocados (Persea americana Miller) are versatile and delicious. Although laurel wilt is taking its toll on Florida avocados, you should be able to find local fruits in farmers markets and roadside stands. Some favorite cultivars: 'Donnie' – These are large, tasty, early-season avocados. 'Hardee' – Early-season red fruits feature a small seed that's loose when ripe. 'Oro Negro' – This black-skinned variety has rich, buttery flesh. 
- [Make It Yourself: Really Quick, No-Fail Ice Cream Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-make-it-yourself-really-quick-no-fail-ice-cream-recipes/) - With a little planning, you can whip up homemade ice cream during the time it takes to grill chicken or throw together a summer fruit salad! These no-cook recipes use only a few ingredients and one doesn’t even require an ice-cream maker.
- [Taste Spice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-taste-spice/) - In the hands of gifted chefs, spices and herbs bring dishes to life in both familiar and often surprising ways.
- [Unexpected Ways to Cook with Spices](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-unexpected-ways-cook-spices/) - Traditionally used for holiday baking, cinnamon, ginger and allspice add punch to savory recipes, too.
- [Bees, Bath and Beyond](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-bees-bath-and-beyond/) - Local artisans use honey, beeswax, medicinal plants and herbs to craft their wares.
- [Cocktail Recipes for National Bourbon Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cocktail-recipes-national-bourbon-day/) - June 14 is Flag Day – and it's also National Bourbon Day! Celebrate both occasions with these cocktails made using this American barrel-aged spirit. Cheers!
- [One-Pan Wonders](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-one-pan-wonders/) - Little assembly required! Get your ingredients together, place on a baking sheet, pop in the oven, cook and serve right from the pan. Just like magic!
- [Guava Goodies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-guava-goodies/) - You can find guava pastelitos in nearly any Cuban bakery or ventanita. You might also try this sweet, distinctive fruit as a flavoring in local craft beers (Funky Buddha did a special guava pastelito collaboration, while Wynwood Brewing has created guava beers, to name a couple of examples).
- [¡A celebrar! Best Experiences](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-celebrar-best-experiences/) - All year, you can find places to celebrate Cuban culture with food, drink, music and dance, ranging from the monthly Viernes Culturales to the huge annual Carnaval Miami festivities.
- [Pop Culture](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-pop-culture/) - Everyone can share their Cuban pride, no matter what your heritage is. From sassy t-shirts and iPhone cases, to paintings and ceramic cups for cafecitos, to entertainment both live and online, you can immerse yourself in culture anywhere. ¡Dale!
- [¡A comer y beber! A New Generation of Food and Drink](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-comer-y-beber-new-generation-food-and-drink/) - Second- and third-generation Cuban Americans are finding new ways to express their identity through food and drink, respecting tradition but putting a fresh spin on it.
- [JennyLee Molina's Top 5 Ventanitas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-jennylee-molinas-top-5-ventanitas/) - While we all love Versailles and La Carreta, especially at the airport after a long flight, there are many neighborhood ventanitas that stand out from the rest. These are the ones I personally frequent the most, all for different reasons. 
- [Green Cuisine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-green-cuisine/) - The leafy stars of winter farmers markets, versatile Asian greens add crunch, color and sometimes peppery notes to salads. Braised, roasted, stir-fried or used to top flatbreads, they take on delicious new identities.
- [Le Pizzerie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-le-pizzerie/) - In South Florida, you can have Brooklyn pizza, Chicago, Argentinean pizza, Cuban pizza and even chicken tikka pizza. We set our sights on the real deal – pizzerias in South Florida with Italian chefs and staff.
- [Once Upon a Lime](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-once-upon-lime/) - A little more than three decades ago, South Florida was supplying the rest of the country with half of the Persian limes it needed. There were plenty of tart, juicy domestic limes for fresh lime margarita pitchers and ancho chile lime squab marinades in the United States. Groves in Homestead and the Redland were producing enough limes for canned and frozen juice and concentrate, frozen limeade and powdered lime juice, too.
- [Summer Entertaining](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-summer-entertaining/) - No need to heat up the house when you've invited folks over for poolside fun. These fresh and easy crowd-pleasers signal the beginning of summer!
- [Know Your Farmer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-know-your-farmer/) - Who's growing your food? These folks! When they aren't planting, harvesting and packing produce, you can often meet these women and men at farmers markets and other events in South Florida.
- [Cooking with Onions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cooking-onions-0/) - Don't take onions for granted. These versatile staples of the kitchen, belonging to the genus Allium, are the go-to flavors for sauces, stews and soups in cuisines around the globe. In South Florida, find local onions, scallions and leeks in markets in the winter and early spring. For these recipes, onions play the starring role.
- [Ready for CBD-infused Products in South Florida?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-ready-cbd-infused-products-south-florida/) - As CBD grows in popularity, so do products featuring its oil: cookies and baked goods, kombucha, honey, cocktails and more. These products are available in South Florida.
- [Sweet, Delicious Local Strawberries](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-sweet-delicious-local-strawberries/) - February 27 may be National Strawberry Day, but in South Florida's winter growing season, we can celebrate these juicy, delicious berries every day. U-picks in South Florida Here are places you can buy and pick strawberries in season: MIAMI-DADE
- [What a Farm Looks Like](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-what-farm-looks/) - Fields, containers, warehouses, backyards, abandoned lots – all of the places in this story have one thing in common: they grow food in South Florida. And each has a different mission.
- [Welcome to Homestead and the Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-welcome-homestead-and-redland/) - Pioneers of the Past 
- [Taste the Tropics](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-taste-tropics/) - Farmers in South Dade grow more than the fruits and vegetables that make this region the nation's winter breadbasket. There's a cornucopia of tropical fruits here – mangos and avocados, carambola, lychee and longan, mamey sapote, banana and plantains, coconut, jackfruit, sugar apple, sapodilla and passionfruit, even cacao! Join us on a delicious journey through our unique fruit scene as we taste the tropics.
- [Cook with the Whole Banana Plant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cook-whole-banana-plant/) - There’s more to bananas than cream pie. Chef Rodrigo “Drigo” Richardson, owner of The Culinary Alchemist, says the plant is completely sustainable. “We use the leaves to make special dishes like doucouna, pasteles or simply wrapping veggies, fish or meat. We eat every part of the plant, and compost the parts that are inedible,” he says. “The heart, the fruit, the sprouts, the young leaves and even the trunk can be prepared as a delicacy, cooked down into a dhal with yellow split peas and served with Caribbean roti.
- [Love a Local Thanksgiving](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-love-local-thanksgiving/) - Farmers markets start stocking local veggies just in time for Thanksgiving! By mid-November, expect to find local greens, herbs, radishes, edible and cut flowers, zucchini and yellow squash, calabaza, callaloo, beans, plus tropical fruits including carambola (starfruit), avocado, canistel, passion fruit, dragon fruit, bananas, sapodilla and so much more! These recipes showcase some of our fresh, seasonal offerings.
- [Plant-powered Feasts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-plant-powered-feasts/) - Fall in South Florida means cooler temperatures and local produce returning to farmers markets. These recipes celebrate the best of the season.
- [Fresh Catch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-fresh-catch-0/) - Whether you catch it yourself or buy it from your friendly fish market, fresh seafood is the star of the show.
- [Know Your South Florida Seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-know-your-south-florida-seafood/) - This seafood is harvested in South Florida waters throughout the year, depending on season. Many seafood markets will tell you where their fish is from. If not, ask.
- [Hook-ups: Seafood Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-hook-ups-seafood-markets/) - These seafood markets work with local fishermen to provide fresh seafood in season: yellowtail snapper, snapper, stone crab claws, Florida lobster, hogfish, shrimp and more from South Florida waters. Many also carry non-local, in-demand seafood – salmon, Maine lobster, trout and so on. Fish markets will clean, scale and prepare filets from whole fish if you want, and they’ll give expert advice on preparation. Some also have adjoining restaurants where you can try the catch of the day.
- [Rooting for Roots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-rooting-roots/) - Root vegetables may look gnarly, but they’re the good-for-you stars of many of South Florida’s favorite dishes. How can you eat a more balanced meal? Start by filling half your plate with vegetables first. That will reduce the serving size of other foods. 
- [Squashes for Every Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-squashes-every-season/) - Summer squashes – zucchini, yellow squash, pattypan and crookneck – all have thin, edible skins, but they actually grow in South Florida in fall, winter and spring. Winter squashes have hard rinds and include butternut, pumpkin and calabaza and spaghetti. Plant-strong diets are good for your heart! A recent study shows that people who eat a plant-based diet most of the time had a 42% decreased risk of developing heart failure over the four years of the study, according to the American Heart Association.
- [Health-boosting Brassicas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-health-boosting-brassicas/) - Tasty cruciferous vegetables are nature’s powerhouses – they’re low in calories and high in antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients.
- [Eat the Rainbow](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-eat-rainbow/) - All the vegetables on these pages come in a variety of colors – and that means they’re not just beautiful, they’re good for you, rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals.
- [Fresh Flavorings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-fresh-flavorings/) - Herbs and aromatic plants like ginger and turmeric add zest to salads, soups, main dishes, even drinks. They make dishes so flavorful, you can often cut back or even eliminate salt. Herbs that belong to the mint family, which includes rosemary, sage, marjoram, thyme and savory, are easy to grow and use. Store unwashed herbs in plastic bags in the fridge. To freeze, place in ice cube trays with water or olive oil and use as needed. Ginger and turmeric are loaded with antioxidants. Ginger is also useful in reducing nausea, while turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
- [The Joys of Baking](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-joys-baking/) - These stories are about home bakers – not pastry chefs or caterers, but people who genuinely like getting their hands into wet dough, rubbing butter into flour with fingertips for pie crust, and patiently shaping hundreds of cookies. They are curious and endlessly experimenting about what makes the most golden top crust on a loaf of bread or the best water for boiling bagels.
- [Happiness Is Baking: 
Recipes from Maida Heatter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-happiness-baking-recipes-maida-heatter/) - This spring’s release, Happiness Is Baking, features many of Maida’s greatest hits. Award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan, who wrote the foreword, says Maida Heatter helped make her a baker.
- [Salad Fiesta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-salad-fiesta/) - South Florida summers seem a lot less steamy when cool fruits and veggies are on the menu. 
- [Ricette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-ricette/) - At its heart, Italian cooking reflects simple ingredients at their prime. Unfussy and authentic, these recipes celebrate just-harvested vegetables, ripe fruits, earthy hazelnuts.
- [Sapori d'Italia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-sapori-ditalia/) - Discover where to experience little tastes of Italy in South Florida.
- [I Mercati](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-i-mercati/) - Stock up on everything from Italian canned tuna to precious carafes of traditional aceto balsamico at these markets, ranging from mom-and-pops to high-end retail centers. Some have their own bakeries and restaurants, too.
- [Ristoranti Italiani](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-ristoranti-italiani/) - Here’s a selection of South Florida restaurants with Italians at the helm.
- [How Do You Like Your Ice Cream?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-how-do-you-your-ice-cream/) - Cold and creamy? Fruity and icy? Soft-serve or dotted with sprinkles? July may be National Ice Cream Month, but you can enjoy these cool South Florida treats all year long.
- [Key Biscayne Dining Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-key-biscayne-dining-guide/) - Whether it's an artisan sandwich, exquisite seafood or vegetarian fare, everything you'll find here is designed to inspire your senses.
- [Easy Recipes with Easy-to-Find Ingredients](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-easy-recipes-easy-find-ingredients/) - Make your time at home productive. Try these recipes – they're simple, use fresh seasonal ingredients and easy-to-find pantry items.
- [At Home? Time to Cook!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-home-time-cook/) - Staying at home? Great time to cook and bake! We've rounded up some of our favorite easy recipes that use seasonal ingredients and items likely to be in your pantry.
- [Farm to Table Recipes Fresh from Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-farm-table-recipes-fresh-redland/) - What to do with your freshly harvested produce? As little as possible! These recipes show off the main ingredients without unnecessary fanfare.
- [From the Family Recipe Box](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-family-recipe-box/) - So many of the dishes that bring us joy and comfort are kept alive on yellowed index cards in dusty boxes. Looking through these recipes provide a snapshot of cooking trends and popular ingredients and happy memories of a beloved relative. We’re visiting our own family recipes to share with you. Sometimes, details are missing that we’ve tried to fill in, and in some cases, we’ve adjusted ingredients and techniques to reflect today’s thinking. If you have favorite family recipes you’d like to share, just email them and we may publish them. Don't forget to send a picture, too!
- [A Baker’s Dozen: Swell Sandwiches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-baker-s-dozen-swell-sandwiches/) - From cubanos to deli favorites to fried chicken and more, South Florida is home to plenty of delicious sandwiches. Here are some worth tracking down.
- [Make Me a Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-make-me-sandwich/) - The beauty of sandwiches is that you really don’t need a recipe. Leftovers in the hands of someone creative have resulted in some of the best sandwiches. Sandy Shapiro’s Grilled Cheese, Smoked Turkey and Plum Sandwich came about when she pulled together some choice ingredients from her fridge and combined them artfully. And cold cuts, cheese and a swipe of mustard on a crusty baguette can be just perfect when the ingredients are good. 
- [Healthy Makes You Happy!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-healthy-makes-you-happy/) - At Homestead Hospital, we envision a community where health and well-being are the most important parts of your life! With the Healthy Homestead initiative, we’re inspiring, empowering and collaborating with our community partners in South Dade to improve health, nutrition, fitness and wellness education. If you’d like to join other like-minded individuals in growing a healthier community, email HealthyHomestead@BaptistHealth.net. In the meantime, we hope this guide will get you started on a journey to wellness.
- [Tropical Fruits: Nature’s Candy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-tropical-fruits-nature-s-candy/) - One of the best parts about living in South Florida is eating all kinds of fruits all year long! In the winter, enjoy local citrus, strawberries and mulberries, while summer is the season for mango, jackfruit, lychee, longan, starfruit, dragon fruit and other tropical delights. All year long, you can find sweet bananas, papaya and guava. Instead of pastries or cakes, try a piece of fresh, local fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- [... and Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-and-beans/) - So many kinds grow here! Green beans, also known as snap beans or string beans, and pole beans. Shelling beans, like lima beans or cranberry beans, eaten for their seeds inside, fresh or dried. And don’t forget Southern peas! Fresh beans and peas are grown at Grow2Heal. They’re an excellent source of protein, iron and other vitamins and minerals important to your health.
- [Greens ...](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-greens/) - Eating your greens tastes even better when they’re freshly harvested. And look at the variety we grow in South Florida.
- [Eating, Drinking and Wandering Around in Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-eating-drinking-and-wandering-around-coconut-grove/) - If it's been a while since you've been to Coconut Grove, plan a visit soon. New restaurants and cafes, fun events and gorgeous attractions await you amid the cobblestoned streets of this historic village.
- [Dreamy Frozen Treats in Rose’s Ice Cream Bliss](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-dreamy-frozen-treats-rose-s-ice-cream-bliss/) - She may be known for her cake, bread, pie and baking bibles, but Rose Levy Beranbaum says the sweet she loves most is frozen. Like all of her meticulously detailed cookbooks, Rose's Ice Cream Bliss, out this summer, gives readers solid formulas, practical tips and, often, explanations of how she managed to coax maximum flavors out of her ingredients. Most recipes call for an ice-cream freezer (high-tech or hand-cranked), but there are a couple, like Lemon Ginger Ice Cream, that just need a beater. We talked with Beranbaum from her New Jersey home in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic when all were asked to stay at home.
- [Comfort Cooking](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-comfort-cooking/) - Turn to familiar foods to relieve stress, distract us, even treat ourselves. Five new cookbooks arrived just in time to instruct, inspire and bring us joy.
- [New to South Florida Gardening? Read This First](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-new-south-florida-gardening-read-first/) - Ready to tackle your backyard garden? With more time on their hands, some South Floridians have decided to try their hand at growing food. First-time gardeners or those new to the area should be aware of some key truths about gardening in the subtropics so you won't be disappointed:
- [What to Make with All This Zucchini?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-what-make-all-zucchini/) - Local zucchini and yellow squash overflow in the produce boxes this time of year. Here are some of the tastiest ways to use them.
- [Live from Tuscany: Kitchen Quarantine Cooking](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-live-tuscany-kitchen-quarantine-cooking/) - Chef Cristiano Tomei took followers on a Zoom-powered cooking class from his Tuscany kitchen, creating three traditional meatless dishes. The two-hour online event in Italian and English, organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast to promote #TrueItalianTaste, allowed viewers time to cook alongside the chef, listening to his advice – “always tear basil leaves, never chop them” – and the story behind the recipes.
- [Easy-to-love Carrots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-easy-love-carrots/) - Winter is carrot season in South Florida. These colorful roots and greens show up in farmers markets and CSAs. Don’t worry if they don’t look like those perfectly shaped carrots in supermarkets – fresh-from-the-farm carrots might be gnarly, but they’re delicious. Slightly sweet and crunchy, carrots are nutritious, rich in beta-carotene and vitamins K and B6. This root vegetable, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, is typically orange but can be purple, maroon, red, white and yellow.
- [10 Years: A Decade of Food • Drink • Festivals](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-10-years-decade-food-drink-festivals/) - A lot can happen in a decade. Since 2010, we’ve watched South Florida become a destination where you can get an equally terrific meal from a world-class chefs, a restaurant in the suburbs or a 20-seat place barely bigger than a patio. Young artisans, event planners, restaurateurs, sommeliers, brewers, bakers and makers are creating new foods to eat, places to go, experiences to share in brand-new neighborhoods or reinvented old parts of town. We asked some folks who’ve been part of this journey to share their thoughts as we enter a brave new decade in the subtropics. 
- [Now's the Time to Make Friendship Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-nows-time-make-friendship-bread/) - This is a great time to try your hand at Friendship Bread: it requires regular attention (but not a lot of time), some patience and results in a delicious cake you can share or freeze.
- [Make It with Mangos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-make-it-mangos/) - Summertime in South Florida means mangos! Here are some of the best ways to put those backyard mangos to work.
- [United States and Canada](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-united-states-and-canada/) - What were Native Americans growing before Europeans arrived on American shores in the late 15th century? Maize, beans, tobacco, pumpkins and squashes. In Southeast Florida, the Tequesta, who relied on seafood and berries, sea grapes and palm nuts, ground up coontie root to make a type of bread. On the west coast, the Calusa ate fish and oysters and, according to some historians, cultivated papaya and gourds. The Seminole tribe, who moved south from north Florida to the Everglades, ate boiled swamp cabbage, the tender inner cores of the cabbage palm, a delicacy known today as hearts of palm.
- [Dining in Historic Places](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-dining-historic-places/) - Looking for a taste of history with your meal? Dine out in a place with a past. “The historic buildings and venues Dade Heritage Trust features are unique, one-of-a-kind and can never be replicated,” says Christine Rupp, executive director. “They tell Miami’s story. These buildings have stories to tell, symbolize a specific time period in Miami and provide examples of how historic buildings evolve with the community – all great reasons to preserve and adaptively re-use these structures.”
- [What’s Your Holiday Tradition?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-what-s-your-holiday-tradition/) - Generation after generation, the acts of making and sharing celebratory foods and drink are baked into our hearts. These South Floridians show the labor and joy that goes into creations we enjoy every year.
- [Everything’s Coming Up Roselle](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-everything-s-coming-roselle/) - Every late fall, you might come across baskets of the ruby-red calyces for sale in the farmers markets. “They’re beautiful, healthy and easy to grow,” says Adena Ellenby of LNB Groves, where they grow roselle to add vivid magenta color and bright tartness to their Rainbow Smoothies. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, roselle is called “nature’s Kool-Aid,” Ellenby says.
- [Make It Extra: Holiday Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-make-it-extra-holiday-recipes/) - Each of these classic holiday recipes gets a flavor upgrade. Local green beans, turnips, carrots, peppers and dill are all in season during fall and winter in South Florida.
- [Your South Florida Guide to Local Farms, Produce, Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-your-south-florida-guide-local-farms-produce-markets/) - There are so many good reasons to shop for fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and veggies, especially in South Florida. In the winter, farmers grow crops like tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and squash for the rest of the country, and in the summer, we're the headquarters for tropical fruits. Check out our FAQ here. Scroll down for pages on farmers, CSAs, markets and farmstands and other local resources. Can't find the answer to your question? Ask us and we'll try to help!
- [Tropical Avocado Treats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-tropical-avocado-treats/) - Easy Ways to Enjoy Florida Avocados Brooks Tropicals in Homestead sells wholesale to foodservice, restaurants and grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada. Their SlimCado brand has up to half the fat and a third fewer calories than the Hass avocado. Brooks’ Mary Ostlund offers these tips: • Cut it in half and grill it with a squirt of lime • Make an avocado smoothie: add a touch of yogurt, some honey and passionfruit • Alternate avocado slices with fruits for a fresh kabob • Cut the avocado in half, carefully scoop out the pulp, and use the skin as the dish
- [Carrollton Casserole Project Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-carrollton-casserole-project-recipes/) - These recipes were chosen to be simple enough for students to make at home in large quantities. They are hearty and protein-rich to nourish people in a homeless situation who may only have one meal a day. They are easy to make but delicious, and we encourage volunteers to make an extra batch for family dinner. At the bottom of every recipe, we always include a quote from Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who founded the Missionaries of Charity and inspires the Casserole Project.
- [Zero Waste Cooking](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-zero-waste-cooking/) - Why throw anything away? Here’s how to use every part of your food before it ends up in the compost bin.
- [Zero Waste Cooking: Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-zero-waste-cooking-chicken/) - Buy a whole chicken instead of parts. You can get two or three meals out of it. Sauteed Chicken Livers Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small pan over medium-high heat. Season livers with salt and pepper and add to pan. Cook for one or two minutes on each side until golden brown. Don’t overcook; the middle should still be pink. Serve on toasted rustic bread. Serves one.
- [Zero Waste Cooking: Pineapple](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-zero-waste-cooking-pineapple/) - Instead of buying expensive chunks, buy a whole ripe pineapple and use every part. Pineapple leaves Twist off the green top and pull off three layers of the outer leaves from the bottom. Throw those in the compost bin. Let top dry for a few days, then place in a pot with soil. Keep in full sun and water the top occasionally, keeping the soil barely moist – this is a bromeliad, so no need to overwater. Your pineapple will bloom and produce a pineapple in 12-18 months.
- [Zero Waste Cooking: Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-zero-waste-cooking-bread/) - Rustic breads, especially sourdoughs like this Pugliese loaf from Sullivan Street Bakery, are full of flavor even as they dry out. Bread Crumbs Process hard, stale bread chunks just before they are finely ground – leave a few bigger pieces for texture. Store or freeze. To make seasoned bread crumbs, add pepper, dried oregano, dried basil. Use for breading.
- [Oh, Just Bring on the Chocolate](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-oh-just-bring-chocolate/) - Times like these call for chocolate. Use your at-home time wisely! These recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth – and make sure to share.
- [Plan Your Stay-in-Florida Summer Vacation](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-plan-your-stay-florida-summer-vacation/) - Sticking around this summer? As businesses in Florida start to reopen, it's a great time to plan a road trip in Florida and support local communities. Get inspired by these past trips from Road Trip writer Ann Schmidt. Make sure to call first to find out their status.
- [Our Favorite Cookie Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-our-favorite-cookie-recipes/) - The holidays are all about tradition. Baking cookies is one of those rewarding activities that fills your kitchen with happy aromas, builds memories and results in tasty gifts from your own hands. Add these recipes to your repertoire.
- [Soup's On](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-soups-celebrate-fall-bounty/) - Celebrate the fresh bounty in the farmers markets by making a pot of soup. These easy recipes lend themselves to improvisation. Add a loaf of rustic bread, serve with an assortment of craft beers, and you’ve got a meal.
- [Mango Cocktail Recipes from Miami’s Tropical Distillers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-mango-recipes-miami-s-tropical-distillers/) - These recipes feature J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, the first spirit from Tropical Distillers in Allapattah. The new distillery will feature the small batch liqueur, made from homegrown Florida mangos without preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, and their newest flavor, J.F. Haden’s Citrus Liqueur. The space includes a fully automated craft distillery, in-house cannery, bar and tasting room decked out in colorful vintage wallpaper with old school Florida tropical touches throughout the space. Outside, there's a gorgeous tropical mural from Davel (Dave Lavernia).
- [Cooking with Salmon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cooking-salmon/) - These recipes come from Bluehouse salmon, raised at Atlantic Sapphire's Homestead facility. This salmon is now available at Publix and Sprouts in South Florida, as well as other locations throughout the United States.
- [Yo Ho Ho, It’s World Rum Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/drink-yo-ho-ho-it-s-world-rum-day/) - You knew we were celebrating something on July 10th, right? We turned to the folks at Brugal 1888. Produced in the Dominican Republic by the fifth-generation Brugal family, Brugal 1888 is a premium rum that uses sherry casks and two different types of wood, ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry, to age its rum. This technique is usually reserved for high-end, single malts and is a rarer process for aging rum. Founded by Don Andres Brugal Montaner, Brugal Rum features their first maestra ronera and the youngest Master of Rum in the industry.
- [Mondo Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-mondo-mushrooms/) - Mushrooms appear in cuisines all over the world. These easy-to-make recipes showcase these versatile fungi.
- [Beyond the Button](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-beyond-button/) - Mushrooms are trending. They made 2021 industry food lists thanks to their versatility, nutritional benefits and flavor. It’s about time, too. With more 2,000+ species, both cultivated and wild, we’re just catching up to all they offer. Mushrooms come fully packed with that earthy, satisfying, savory flavor known as umami. Their fiber offers the same chew and happy-belly feeling as meat, so they’re naturally the star of vegan dishes. Naturally low in calories, mushrooms are high in potassium, selenium and vitamin D, all of which have been linked to good mood. Yes, even the non-hallucinogenic ones.
- [Saucy + Spicy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-saucy-spicy/) - Let these sauces and spices from South Florida artisans take you on a flavorful journey across the globe.
- [Soups of the Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-soups-season/) - Winter is the best time to enjoy these hearty soups, when temperatures are cooler and farmers markets are loaded with local produce. Add a salad and bread to make it a meal that’ll make you all warm and cozy.
- [It's Tomato Season in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-its-tomato-season-south-florida/) - From December through April, South Florida farmers markets and backyard gardens are filled with colorful tomatoes – from candy-sweet cherry tomatoes to heavy heirlooms in a rainbow of colors. At the height of their ripeness, they're best enjoyed as is, sprinkled with salt and perhaps a few drops of your best olive oil. When you're looking for more ways to enjoy them, here are some recipe choices.
- [Strawberry Season](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-strawberry-season/) - Every winter, sweet Florida strawberries make their appearance in farmers markets and farm stands. MIAMI-DADE U-PICKS Knaus Berry Farm: This longtime family farm may be best known for their cinnamon buns, but they started as a strawberry farm and roadside stand in the Redland in 1956. Today, find fresh strawberries and other produce and milkshakes. There's a u-pick when berries are available. Closed Sunday.
- [The Journey to Your Table](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-journey-your-table/) - But all of these fruits and vegetables, and many others we grow in South Florida, originally came from Africa, Asia, Central and South America and Europe. When you sit down at the table, consider what you’re eating. What does our food tell us about our community and ourselves? Find out more in The Journey to Your Table.
- [Europe/Mediterranean](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-europemediterranean/) - Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collard greens, rutabaga and turnips are among the wide variety of plants in the mustard family, known as brassicas. Native to Western Europe and the Mediterranean, these diverse and healthful vegetables show up on menus all over the globe. Sauerkraut, made from cabbage, is found in many forms throughout Central and Eastern Europe, but other cultures have their own versions of fermented or pickled vegetables in the mustard family. Try pikliz, the Haitian condiment that adds the bite of pepper, in restaurants in Little Haiti.
- [South America](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-south-america/) - Beans of every color, a rainbow of chile peppers, potatoes from purple to yellow, tomatoes small and large – all originated in South America and are on plates in South Florida, one of the best places to find places serving these foods: Venezuelan and Colombian restaurants, Brazilian churrascarias, Peruvian ceviche places and Argentinean grills, to name a few. And you don’t have to look far to find authentic ingredients since most supermarkets carry them.
- [Caribbean, Mexico and Central America](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-caribbean-mexico-and-central-america/) - Guacamole, rice and beans, cassava bread, yuca con mojo, mofongo, corn tortilla – many of South Florida’s beloved dishes wouldn’t be possible without creamy avocados, myriad beans, starchy roots and the versatile peppers that come from these regions. And let’s not forget the birthplace of cacao, source of one the world’s favorite flavors: chocolate!
- [Asia/Pacific](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-asiapacific/) - South Florida’s subtropical climate is ideal for growing fruits and vegetables from Southeast Asia, India and the Pacific: Mango, jackfruit and lychee are among favorite tropical fruits cultivated here more than a century ago in large part because of Dr. David Fairchild and other renowned plant explorers. Taste these treats at festivals at Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Many Redland farmers grow Asian vegetables and fruits. You’ll find them at farm stands and Asian markets.
- [Africa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-africa/) - The vast African continent – birthplace of coffee, melons, sorghum, cowpeas, groundnuts, okra, millet and sesame, among many other essential foods – spread its influence and culinary traditions through trade expeditions long before the forced migration of enslaved people. Early merchants exported Ethiopian coffee to Yemen, and the caffeinated drink moved northward in the Arabian peninsula, east to India and Sri Lanka, and north to Constantinople, where the world’s first coffee shop opened in 1475. By 1600, coffee arrived in Venice and a few years later was introduced to Jamestown.
- [Easy As Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-easy-pie/) - It’s time for this humble comfort food to make a comeback. Few desserts showcase seasonal fruits as lovingly as pie. At its best, pie brings together buttery, flaky crust and sweet, juicy filling in each bite. The basic fruit pie formula – ripe fruit barely enhanced, perhaps, by a hint of spice or a squeeze of lemon – varies only slightly, so once you’ve mastered the technique, improvise with other fruits. These recipes highlight seasonal Florida favorites. Roll up your sleeves, get out your rolling pin and pick out a pie to make today.
- [Make It Local! Back-to-School Lunchbox Treats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-make-it-local-back-school-lunchbox-treats/) - Skip the processed foods and pre-cut containers of fruits and veggies for lunchboxes this school year – they're expensive, often packed with preservatives and lacking in flavor. Instead, look to local and seasonal treats to put together a healthy lunchbox. You'll also eliminate single-use plastics by packing everything in reusable containers. Avocado – Serve slices sprinkled lightly with salt. Mash ripe avocado and spread on whole-wheat tortilla wraps or pita bread. Combine chunks with tomato, green onion, cilantro and a squirt of lime juice for guacamole.
- [Love Your Florida Avocados – Try These Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-love-your-florida-avocados-try-these-recipes/) - Don't miss out on delicious local avocados. Look for different varieties in our peak summer season, followed by fall and winter, right up to Super Bowl Sundsavor our bounty. ay for primetime guacamole. August and September are peak months. These recipes offer different ways to
- [Cool and Easy Summer Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-cool-and-easy-summer-recipes/) - Keep your cool this summer! Turn to grilling, local fruits and veggies and simple, flavorful recipes like these.
- [Welcome to My Family's Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-welcome-my-familys-kitchen/) - South Florida’s vibrant immigrant food culture is being loving preserved by their children and grandchildren.
- [It’s Pi Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-it-s-pi-day/) - March 14 – 3.14 – is a fine excuse to make or eat pie! We've gathered some new recipes and old favorites. 
- [Honoring and Supporting South Florida Women](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-honoring-and-supporting-south-florida-women/) - “Every March, Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our Nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as a people.
- [Make This for Super Bowl Sunday](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-make-super-bowl-sunday/) - Try these seasonal recipes for your own Super Bowl party.
- [Warm Up with These Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-warm-these-recipes/) - The temperatures don't usually drop into the 30s in South Florida. But it happens. It's time to light up the fireplace, make a big bowl of soup and bundle up. We've gathered some seasonal recipes that will warm you up inside and out.
- [Early Winter Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-early-winter-recipes/) - Winter is prime time for South Florida farmers markets. You'll find eggplant, peppers, greens, turnips, corn, tomatoes, cabbage, kale, herbs, radishes, kohlrabi, fennel, mushrooms, squash and fruits like citrus, starfruit, sapodilla, canistel, black sapote plus ginger and turmeric. We've gathered easy recipes for your winter table.
- [Join Our Food Explorers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-join-our-food-explorers/) - Food Explorers love trying new foods and finding out where their food comes from. Their journey starts with growing fruits and veggies and knowing when they’re ready to harvest and eat. They know how important it is to read labels and understand what we’re eating. Along the way, Olivia and Josh have come up with games and activities to make it fun to learn about healthy foods. And they love to cook! They’ve shared easy recipes using some of the fruits and vegetables they’ve discovered. You can try them at home for family and friends so they can join your adventure, too.
- [Make It Yourself](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-make-it-yourself/) - You can learn lots of useful skills (including math!) and discover how to use foods that are good for you. When you cook, you find out how to be a good shopper. Best of all, you’ll know how to make healthy foods for yourself, your friends, your family and anyone else. Josh and Olivia came up with these recipes to get you started!
- [Plant Power](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-plant-power/) - Many people around the world eat plant-based foods because they’re nutritious, tasty and use less land and water than raising animals. Try these delicious recipes. They’re all plant-based! Be a smart cook • Check with grownups before you get started. • Wash your hands with soap and water. • Read the recipe carefully and get all your ingredients ready. • Use oven mitts and pot holders with hot pots. • No “double dipping.” Don’t put spoons back in food after using them for a taste. • Clean up your space as you go.
- [Artful Foods](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-artful-foods/) - Let Mother Nature’s exuberant vegetables and flowers show off their colors and textures. Most of these dishes use just part of the vegetables, but no need to waste what you don’t use – save for other dishes, or freeze scraps in a zip-top bag for making stock.
- [Sweet Holiday Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-sweet-holiday-recipes/) - Bake it yourself! Create your own holiday traditions by making new and old favorite recipes to give away and enjoy every year.
- [Favorite Holiday Eggnog Drinks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-favorite-holiday-eggnog-drinks/) - Eggnog in the Americas These holiday drinks may use rum, aguardiente, brandy or the regional alcohol of choice, and flavorings like cinnamon, nutmeg, star anise and almond extract.Bolivia – SucumbéBrazil – GemadaChile – Cola de mono or ColemonoColombia – SabajónCuba – Crème de ViéDominican Republic – Ponche CremaEcuador – RompopeEl Salvador – RompopeGuatemala – Rompope
- [Sake: Unleash the Flavor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-sake-unleash-flavor-0/) - Japan’s iconic pour is perfect for today’s party scene. Whether you’re chilling at a sushi spot, hosting or mixing up cocktails, sake’s complexity and smoothness make for the perfect addition to your lineup. SAKE: THE ULTIMATE WINGMAN Pair Sake with non-Japanese foods for a match made in heaven. SAKE AND CHEESE Match fruity Daiginjo with goat cheese, Junmai with Manchego, Kimoto with Emmental. SAKE AND SEAFOOD Pour a glass of creamy Junmai to serve with oysters, Ginjo with lobster, and Daiginjo with caviar.
- [Vegan Foods in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-vegan-foods-south-florida/) - South Florida restaurants have what you crave – dim sum and deli, whole foods and bring-it-on burgers and bowls, French pastries, pizzas, soul food, comfort grub, even Cuban classics. And they’re all vegan.
- [Tackling Food Waste and Other Practical Ways to Live More Sustainably in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-tackling-food-waste-and-other-practical-ways-live-more-sustainably-south-florida/) - First, we’ll hit you with some sobering statistics about food waste in the United States. 
- [Eclipse Experiences in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-eclipse-experiences-south-florida/) - This is the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. In South Florida, we’ll see only a partial solar eclipse on April 8, beginning at 1:47pm, peaking at 3:01pm and ending at 4:13pm. (Wear eclipse glasses to protect your eyes!) The Frost Science Museum offers a day of special programming here.
- [Eclipse Experience in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-eclipse-experience-south-florida/) - This is the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. In South Florida, we’ll see only a partial solar eclipse on April 8, beginning at 1:47pm, peaking at 3:01pm and ending at 4:13pm. (Wear eclipse glasses to protect your eyes!) The Frost Science Museum offers a day of special programming here.
- [Aquaculture and Fish Farms in Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/eat-aquaculture-and-fish-farms-florida/) - Oysters, clams, shrimp, salmon, tilapia and even caviar are all farmed in South Florida providing a safe and healthy choice that minimizes an impact on the environment caused by overfishing, pollution and loss of habitat worldwide.
- [Meals from the Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-meals-market/)
- [Try These Recipes from Polly-O](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-try-these-recipes-polly-o/) - Discover all the versatile ways you can use Polly-O cheese to create delicious, crowd-pleasing dishes.
- [Sip & Celebrate: 5 Must-Try Coquito Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-sip-celebrate-5-must-try-coquito-recipes/) - Coquito – “little coconut” in Spanish – is sometimes known as Puerto Rican eggnog. Unlike holiday eggnog recipes, traditional coquito doesn’t call for eggs. It’s a creamy blend of coconut cream, evaporated and sweetened condensed milk and milk, plus vanilla, cinnamon and rum. Contemporary versions may add flavors like Nutella, pistachio, chocolate, turron and even coffee.
- [Happy National Ice Cream Month!](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-happy-national-ice-cream-month/) - Celebrate on National Ice Cream Day – Sun., July 16 – or all month long at these South Florida favorites. Or make your own! LOCAL ICE CREAM SHOPS Azucar Ice Cream – Little Havana, Pinecrest Azucar Ice Cream Bianco Gelato – Bal Harbour, Coconut Grove Bianco Gelato
- [South Florida Thanksgiving: Farmers Market Recipes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/recipes-south-florida-thanksgiving-farmers-market-recipes/) - Shop at your local farmers market for your Thanksgiving sides! Nothing beats freshly harvested veggies and fruits on the table. Farmers markets are also a great place to find artisan breads, pies and pastries and other treats.
- [Where to Find Fruit Trees and Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-where-find-fruit-trees-and-fruits/) - These South Florida farmstands, groves and farms can keep you in tropical fruits all year round. You can find fruit trees at South Florida plant sales and from some nurseries. Fruit tree vendors listed here carry trees that thrive in South Florida, unlike some trees you may find in big-box garden stores. These growers are happy to answer your questions and many stock specialized plant food.
- [A Day in the Countryside: Your Guide to U-Picks and Farm Stands](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-day-countryside-your-guide-u-picks-and-farm-stands/) - Homestead and the Redland in South Miami-Dade and Davie and Southwest Ranches in Broward County may be less than an hour away from urban Miami and Fort Lauderdale. But the wide-open fields, less-trafficked roads, and livestock make it feel like you’re far from home. As development encroaches, these traditional agricultural districts are shrinking. But you can still find places to explore, pick strawberries, flowers and tomatoes, take pictures amid fields of sunflowers, watch goats and tortoises and relax in the subtropics.
- [Commercial Kitchens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-commercial-kitchens/) - One of the challenges for South Florida food artisans is finding convenient commercial kitchen space, required for certain foods not covered under Florida’s cottage foods law. Some have started their own kitchens and, in some cases, consulting services to help fellow artisans launch their businesses.
- [Edible Travel: What We Recommend in South Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/local-stories-edible-travel-what-we-recommend-south-florida/) - “Sultry and steamy in the summer, balmy and sunny in the winter, South Florida offers the best of the subtropics and rich cultural diversity. Find the best in tropical fruits, a cocoa plantation, a waterfront estate that reflects Miami history and prehistory and a guide to hot, hot, hot Little Havana.” – Gretchen Schmidt, Edible South Florida
- [Shop Farmers Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/shop-farmers-markets-south-florida/) - Farmers market hours may change because of weather conditions or other events, so check their websites or social media accounts first before you head out.
- [Community Gardens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/things-do-community-gardens/) - Whether for experienced gardeners or beginners who want to get their hands dirty, community gardens give people the opportunity and space to grow their own food, socialize with other people and learn about edible gardening. In South Florida, most gardens are seasonal, operating during the peak growing season in late fall through spring, while others run year-round. Some may have waiting lists, so don’t wait until fall to call.
- [Tastes of the Tropics Podcasts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/aggregator_page/food-thought-tastes-tropics-podcasts/) - Getting to know the food scene in South Florida.

## Guides

- [Richard Lyons Nursery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-richard-lyons-nursery/) - TREES ONLY This nursery carries a wide range of trees, from tropical fruits to flowering trees, bamboo and landscape plants.
- [French Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-french-farms/) - Why We Love It: If you’ve bought produce from Little River Cooperative at the Legion Park Farmers Market, you’ve eaten French Farms produce. Chris French has been growing high-quality veggies in South Florida for years, currently supplying Little River and the salad share CSA. He uses organic farming methods to grow greens, cukes, tomatoes, carrots,
- [Paradise Farms Organic CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-paradise-farms-organic-csa/) - CSA Info Farm location: HomesteadPickup points: Tues.: Paradise Farms, Homestead (1-4pm); Verde Market S. Miami (3-7pm); Dr. Hotchrner’s office (2-4pm); Verde Market Wynwood (4-7pm); Wed.: Vitality Health & Wellness (noon-4pm); The Well, (1-5pm); Southwest Ranches Farmers Market (1-5pm); Verde Market Oakland Park (2pm-7pm).Delivery: Tuesdays: Miami-Dade County $30/week ($390 per season); Wednesdays: in Broward $50/week ($650 per season)SNAP/EBT: No
- [Urban Farming Institute](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-urban-farming-institute/) - Urban Farming Institute at a Glance Farmers: Stacy Brown, Liz DutraWhere they’re located: Oakland ParkWebsite: Urban Farming Institute, @ufiorgWhat they grow: Hydroponically grown leafy greens, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, collards, nasturtium, pansies. Other local seasonal produce from our community gardeners like eggplant, beans, peppers
- [V&B Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vb-farms/) -  V&B at a Glance Farmers: Tommy Vick, Pam VickWhere they’re located: RedlandWebsite: V&B Farms What they grow: Tomatoes, bok choy, strawberries, zucchini and yellow squash, tomatillos (winter). Mangos, avocados, lychee, longans, dragonfruit, guava (summer).Where they sell: Pinecrest Gardens farmers market; wholesale and to restaurantsCSA: No
- [Cool Runnings Organic Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cool-runnings-organic-farm/) - Cool Runnings Organic Farm at a Glance Farmer: Garfield Jarrett Where they’re located: Redland Website: Cool Runnings Organic Farm What they grow: Greens, yucca, Jamaican pumpkin, vegetables Where they sell: To farmers markets, local restaurants CSA: No 
- [Sam S. Accursio & Sons](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sam-s-accursio-sons/) - AT A GLANCE: Sam S. Accursio and SonsFarmers: Sam S. Accursio and his family Where they’re located: Seasonal farmstand: 16790 SW 177 Ave.Website: Accursio FarmsWhat they grow: Green beans, squash, zucchini, pickling cucumbers, okra. Their seasonal farmstand sells local Homestead tomatoes, eggplant and sweet corn.Where they sell: Their farmstand during the winter-spring growing seasonCSA: No
- [Semillas Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-semillas-farm/) - Semillas sells plants and produce online and opens the farm up periodically for a U-pick. Visitors can pay for time to harvest tomatoes, Tokyo bekana, daikon radishes, green beans, spicy arugula and mizuna, lettuce, and lots of flowers. Only available by appointment.
- [Sunshine Organic Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sunshine-organic-farms/) - Formerly known as Margarita's Fruits and Vegetables, Sunshine Organic Farms is a 10-acre farm on Krome Avenue in the Redland. Their farm stand sells produce from our farm and others nearby, along with homemade batidos (milkshakes), tamales and other foods.
- [Tiny Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tiny-farm-0/) - Tiny Farm at a Glance Farmer: Roberto GrossmanWhere they’re located: HomesteadWebsite: Tiny Farm Miami, Instagram: @_tinyfarm_What they grow: Over 30 varieties of soil grown vegetables using regenerative practicesWhere they sell: Legion Park Farners Market seasonally, local restaurants and direct to consumer
- [Robert Is Here](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-robert-here/) - Robert Is Here at a Glance Farmer: Robert E. Moehling Where they’re located: Homestead Website: Robert Is Here, Facebook Robert Is Here, Instagram @robertisherefruitstandandfarm Twitter @robertishere What they grow: Mangos, jackfruit, avocados, sugar apples, guanabana, papaya, sunflowers, sapodilla, jujubees Where they sell: Their fruitstand, local restaurants, online CSA: No 
- [Serendib Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-serendib-farms/) - Serendib Farms at a Glance Farmers: Wimal & Elita Suaris Where they’re located: Redland Website: Serendib Fruits What they grow: Exotic varieties of mangos, avocados, jackfruit, sugar apple, custard apple, passion fruit and other tropicals Where they sell: Their fruitstand CSA: No
- [Tree Amigos Growers/Garden of Abundance](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tree-amigos-growersgarden-abundance/) - Tree Amigos Growers/Garden of Abundance at a Glance Their farm sells plant and tree seedlings, soil and growing suppliesFarmers: Santiago, Jason and RickyWhere they’re located: DavieWebsite: Tree Amigos Growers, Instagram @treeamigosgrowers, Facebook @treeamigosgrowers, The Garden of Abundance
- [Saint Simon's Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-saint-simons-farm/) - Saint Simon's Farm at a Glance Farmer: Moises Kashem Where they’re located: Miami Website: Saint Simon's Farm What they grow: Certified organic produce, including: tomatoes, lettuce, kale, radishes, eggplant, cucumbers, herbs and more Where they sell: Whole Foods Market locations throughout South Florida CSA: Yes
- [The Fruitful Field](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fruitful-field-0/) - The Fruitful Field at a Glance Farmer: Noah Siegel, Garden farm manager; The Fruitful Field, executive director; William Sidwell, coordinatorWhere they’re located: Parkway United Methodist Church, Pompano BeachWebsite: The Fruitful Field, Facebook TheFruitfulField; Instagram: @the_fruitful_fieldWhat they grow: A wide variety of vegetables, leafy greens and herbs
- [Regener8 Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-regener8-farm/) - CSA Info Farm location: RedlandDropoff points: Miami Shores: Live Free Cross Fit, 8033 Biscayne Blvd. Coral Gables: Dr. Kirby's office, 1330 SW 22 St. Coconut Grove: Judith's Market Gourmet Boutique, 3870 Grand Ave. South Miami: Bee Hive Cafe, 6490 SW 40 St. Homestead: Regener8 FarmSNAP/EBT: NoCSA season: Starts Nov. 29 through May 22. 5% discount for early sign-up till mid-September.When to sign up: Now
- [Paradise Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-know-your-farmers-paradise-farms/) - Farmers: Owner Karla Dascal, farmer Martina Gonzalez and others are on the teamWhere they’re located: RedlandWebsite: Paradise Farms
- [Redland Fresh Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-redland-fresh-farm/) - Where they’re located: 15201 SW 216th St, When: Farmstand opening spring 2024. Now open by appointment only What they grow: Tropical fruits and hydroponic vegetables Where they sell: Online and at the Vizcaya farmers market Sundays 9am-2pm. 
- [Possum Trot Tropical Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-possum-trot-tropical-fruit/) - Possum Trot at a Glance Farmer: Robert Barnum Where they’re located: Redland What they grow: Over 400 tropical trees with economic importance Where they sell: Wholesale, at farmers markets, part of CSA
- [Mango Men Homestead](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mango-men-homestead-0/) - FRUITS ONLY Every mango season, Richard Campbell and his family sell prize cultivars from their Redland mango orchard. WHAT THEY CARRY: Wide variety of special mango cultivars, dehydrated mango, local honey, eggs and other backyard fruits. WHERE TO BUY: At their house during mango season, generally May through early July SHIPPING/DELIVERY: Limited shipping available. MORE INFO: Check their Facebook page.
- [Lara Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lara-farms/) - When it comes to the beloved mamey sapote, Lara Farms is the go-to grower. They’re also well known for a wide variety of tropical fruit trees. Brand ambassador Jorge Zaldivar talked with Julian Lara, second generation family farmer.
- [LNB Groves](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lnb-groves/) - LNB Groves at a Glance Farmers: Adena Ellenby and Walt Chefitz, Marc Ellenby Where they’re located: Redland Website: www.lnbgrovestand.com @lnbgroves What they grow: Tropical fruit and turmeric Where they sell: Wholesale distributors, their kitchen CSA: No
- [Knaus Berry Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-knaus-berry-farm/) - Knaus Berry Farm at a Glance Farmers: Thomas & Susan Blocher / Herb & Rachel Grafe Where they’re located: Redland Website: Knaus Berry Farm Facebook: Knaus-Berry-Farm Instagram: knausberryfarm What they grow: Strawberries, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, arugula, herbs, squash, cucumbers, spinach, red beets, radishes Where they sell: At their farmstand and local restaurants from Oct.-April
- [Little River Cooperative](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-little-river-cooperative/) - Little River Cooperative at a Glance Farmers: TIffany Noe & Muriel Olivares Where they’re located: Miami Website: Little River Cooperative Instagram: @littlerivercooperative What they grow: Culinary herbs, medicinals, specialty greens, edible flowers, spices, edible plants Where they sell: Directly to restaurants, Legion Park farmers market in season, retail hours at their nursery CSA: Check online
- [Michael Borek Farms/Nana's Greene/Teena's Pride](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-michael-borek-farmsnanas-greeneteenas-pride/) - Michael Borek Farms/Nana's Greene/Teena's Pride at a Glance Farmer: Michael Borek Where they’re located: Redland Website: Nana's Greene, Instagram @nanasgreenecsa What they grow: Famous heirloom tomatoes, greens, eggplant, cut flowers, tropical fruits, more. For the CSA (Teena's Pride), a large variety of greens and root vegetables Where they sell: CSA, events and at their farm on weekends during growing season CSA: Yes
- [Fruits N Cahoots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fruits-n-cahoots-0/) - FRUITS ONLY Andre and Bianca created their business to revitalize the local food system.WHAT THEY CARRY: Bananas, avocados, papaya, jackfruit, lychee, mango, mamey sapote, passion fruit, guava and other locally grown tropical fruits, plus local honey and dehydrated fruits.WHERE TO BUY: Online and at Tree Amigos in Davie. Check social media for locations.SHIPPING/DELIVERY? Local delivery. Order online.
- [Glaser Organic Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-glaser-organic-farms/) - Glaser's Organic Farms at a Glance Farmers: Stan Glaser started the farm in 1980 Where they’re located: SW Miami-Dade Website: Glaser Organic Farms What they grow: Tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, lychees, bananas, avocados, rare and exotic tropicals, winter vegetables and herbs Where they sell: Their Coconut Grove farmers market on Saturdays and farm store 
- [Harpke Family Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-harpke-family-farm-0/) - Harpke Family Farm at a Glance Farmers: Tamer Harpke and Claire Hutin Where they’re located: Dania Beach Website: Harpke Family Farm @harpkefamilyfarm What they grow: Specialty produce, including live microgreens, edible flowers, gem lettuces Where they sell: Wholesale–Sunshine Provisions, The Garden Network, Food Direct, yacht chefs, local restaurants, and online via orders CSA: Yes
- [Grow2Heal](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grow2heal/) - Grow2Heal at a Glance Farmer: Thi SquireWhere they’re located: Homestead Hospital Website: Homestead HospitalWhat they grow: Fruit, veggies, medicinal herbs and plantsWhere they sell: Used for their own food service CSA: No
- [Going Bananas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-going-bananas/) - Going Bananas at a Glance Farmers: Don and Katie Chafin Where they’re located: Redland Website: Going Bananas What they grow: Banana plants Where they sell: Retail and wholesale plants CSA: No
- [Guavonia Guava Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guavonia-guava-grove/) - Guavonia Grove at a Glance Farmer: Jorge ZaldivarWhere they’re located: RedlandWebsite: Facebook PGTropicals Instagram @PastelGuayaba What they grow: GuavaWhere they sell: Wholesale–local restaurants: Madruga Bakery, Mamey Miami, Azucar Ice Cream Co., Exquisito Chocolates, La Fresa Francesa, Ariete, Chug's Diner, Pastelito Papi, PIKADIYOCSA: No
- [Hammock Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hammock-greens/) - Hammock Greens at a Glance Farmers: Aaron Dreilinger, Jill and Thomas SmithermanWhere they’re located: Container farms throughout South FloridaWebsite: Hammock Greens What they grow: Lettuces, herbs, microgreens, Asian greensWhere they sell: Restaurants in South FloridaCSA: No
- [Empower Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-empower-farms/) -  Empower Farms at a Glance Farmer: Nicolas MillerWhere they’re located: Florida CityWebsite: Empower Farms @empowerfarmsWhat they grow: Assorted vegetables, assorted fruit, eggs, plants, turmeric, ginger Where they sell: Their CSA
- [Dania Beach PATCH](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dania-beach-patch/) - Dania Beach PATCH at a Glance Farmers: Established by the Dania Beach CRA, PATCH stands for Dania Beach People’s Access to Community Horticulture, a community gardens program Where they’re located: Dania Beach Website: PATCH Garden What they grow: Greens, herbs, fruits and veggies in grow bags Where they sell: At their farmstand 
- [Blue Horizon Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-blue-horizon-farm/) - For the past three growing seasons, Laura and Brendan Sutton were growing produce exclusively for chef Nivel Patel’s Ghee Indian Kitchen. Then came the pandemic.
- [Bee Heaven Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bee-heaven-farm-0/) - Bee Heaven Farm at a Glance Farmers: Margie and Nick PikarskyWhere they’re located: RedlandWebsite: Bee Heaven Farm; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: BeeHeavenFarmWhat they grow: Certified organic heirloom vegetables, herbs and spices, edible flowers, tropical fruit, eggs, honey (not certified organic)Where they sell: Wholesale–local restaurants, selected resellers and market vendors; Retail–Online webstore
- [Temple Street Eatery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-temple-street-eatery/) - Chefs Diego Ng and Alex Kuk serve up dishes that marry the rich flavors of Latin America with the traditional techniques of Asian cuisine. Their street-food-inspired dishes include small bites, dumplings and noodles and rice. Special Promotion: Calamansi Citrus Shandy and Crispy Shrimp: Tempura shrimp, calamansi mayo, jalapeno
- [Shōjō’s Dojo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sh-j-s-dojo/) - From Miami-native husband-and-wife team Haidar Hachem (head brewer) and Marilyn Orozco, Shōjō’s Dojo is Florida’s first-ever sake brewery. Expect a Sommelier Sake List, Shōjō Sakes, Homemade Sake Slushees and Sake Cocktails. Special Promotion: Sweater Weather and Bamboozled cocktails made with Junmai Sake
- [SAWA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sawa/) - Tapas-centric menu offers contemporary Mediterranean and Japanese fusion dishes plus an innovative sushi menu and traditional Lebanese dishes like hummus, kibbeh and falafel. Special Promotion: Sakura Blossom Cocktail, Sake flight and pairing menu
- [Mai Sushi Tapas & Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mai-sushi-tapas-bar/) - Part sushi bar, part izakaya, MAI Sushi Tapas & Bar is a lively, fun new hotspot on Miracle Mile. Chefs Kevin Duong and Alfred Toita have created a diverse menu that includes traditional and non-traditional menu items. Special Promotions: Sushi Pintxos Combo + House Sake Flight: $52; Skewer Platter + Nigori Sake Trio: $42; Sushi Roll + Sake Cocktail: $32
- [Lan Pan Asian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lan-pan-asian/) - Chef Johnson Teh has created an eclectic collection of small starter plates, a wide variety of noodles and rices for hearty appetites, varied entrées, extensive vegetarian and gluten-free options, and a diverse offering of sushi and sashimi.
- [Kojin 2.0](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-kojin-20/) - Kojin 2.0's seasonal menu changes frequently. Katherine and Pedro Mederos’ goal is to serve you the best possible ingredients at their peak seasonality and freshness, whether sourcing local Florida produce from small farmers, or importing fish from Japan. Special Sake Promotion: For the flight, they are pouring: Kitsukura Taruzake Barrel Aged Honjozo, Seikyo Takehara "Mirror of Truth", Eiko Fuji Nigori "Origarami"
- [Vegan Cuban Cuisine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vegan-cuban-cuisine/) - Why We Love It: No carne, no queso, no jamon – no problem. Vegan cuisine and Cuban cuisine once seemed an impossible mix until Vegan Cuban Cuisine cracked the code. Their extensive menu has it all, from crispy croquetas to creamy flan, made with love and the magic of plants. Even the classic Cuban sandwich gets
- [SoBe Vegan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sobe-vegan/) - Why We Love It: Let’s be clear. SoBe Vegan isn’t on South Beach, it’s at the W Fort Lauderdale. But it brings South Beach style and a new streamlined plant-based menu. Developed by chef Horacio Rivadero, formerly of Plant Miami, SoBe Vegan’s menu works to balance wellness with cravability. Handhelds, light bites and bowls are
- [Rabbit Hole Life](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rabbit-hole-life/) - Why We Love It: Crispy wings, cheesy grits, barbecued ribs – nothing’s off-limits and everything’s vegan at Rabbit Hole Life. This Black-owned business serves up a welcoming vibe and a plant-based menu offering something for everybunny, including a kids menu. Best bets are mix plates like the Spring Ting platter, jerk plant-based chicken, creamy mac
- [The Plantisserie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-plantisserie/) - Why We Love It: Imagine a classic deli. Now make it vegan and organic. It’s not fantasy, it’s The Plantisserie. Dine in or take away prepared foods including a dozen different empanadas, daily specials like umami miso-glazed eggplant and basmati rice, plus comfort classics like shepherd’s pie (no sheep), vegan tuna salad, and Cuban ropa
- [Planta Queen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-planta-queen/) - Why We Love It: Planta’s sister restaurant brings a plant-based spin to Asian cuisine – not austere Asian, more like bring-it-on Asian. Crispy fried florets of Bang Bang Broccoli are napped in a sweet chili sauce and topped with a blizzard of crushed peanuts. Even small bites go big on flavor. Pressed, spiced watermelon bumps
- [Planta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-planta/) - Why We Love It: All your classic comfort faves go big and plant-based at Planta. Start off with fried cauliflower tots or croquetas – little fried puffs stuffed with mushroom bacon and oozy cashew mozzarella. Move on to over-the-top burgers, mammoth thin-crusted pizzas or overstuffed nachos. Finish sweet with a platter-sized cookie or sky-high swirl
- [Peel Soft Serve](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-peel-soft-serve/) - Why We Love It: At Peel Soft Serve, two ingredients – bananas and coconut milk – come together for creamy, dreamy vegan ice cream, and a whole lot more. What makes Peel extra-delicious is the brand’s commitment to transparency and sustainability. Owner/founder Valeria Alvarez sources local ripe bananas that may be lacking in looks. but
- [Love Life Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-love-life-cafe/) - Why We Love It: This longtime leader in South Florida’s vegan community has spacious new digs, but kept its heart and commitment to serving high-vibe vegan food that satisfies at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sure there’s avo toast, but the bowls offer better value, from savory picadillo made with Beyond Meat to sweet, creamy açai,
- [L’Artisane Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-l-artisane-bakery/) - Why We Love It: Folks flock to L’Artisane for light, crispy macarons, donuts from Boston creme to classic glazed, and chef/owner Carolina Molea’s award-winning signature croissants in flavors including chocolate, almond, and dulce de leche – all vegan. But there’s more to this bakery than exquisite plant-based pastries. All-day vegan brunch items include fluffy pancakes,
- [The Krazy Vegan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-krazy-vegan/) - Why We Love It: The Krazy Vegan has the vegan wings, tacos and burgers you want – classic comfort food that’s animal-free. The Krazy Mon — a plant-based patty piled high with fried jackfruit and vegan bacon. is finished with jerk sauce and served on a vegan brioche bun. Like all eight Krazy Vegan burgers,
- [Ittle Litaly](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ittle-litaly/) - Why We Love It: Formerly known as Veganaroma, the name has changed, but the Italian vibe, menu and gorgeously gooey housemade nut-based cheeses remain. The mozzarella in the bright Caprese salad is made with cashews. There are nuts but no cream in the creamy Alfredo sauce, and the pasta it’s tossed with is egg-free. Many
- [Good Food Conspiracy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-good-food-conspiracy/) - Why We Love It: For more than 40 years, this organic market/grocery store/juice bar/deli has been the local health-food headquarters in the lower Florida Keys. This vegetarian/vegan market is packed with snacks, dried fruits and nuts plus essential oils and products like organic reef-safe sunscreen. Their popular wraps (tofu melt, homemade peanut butter PBJ) and
- [Full Bloom Gourmet Vegan Cuisine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-full-bloom-gourmet-vegan-cuisine/) - Why We Love It: Vegan, kosher, a menu that leans into whole foods, and a location only a block or so from the beach – Full Bloom’s all that. Popular starters include ropa vieja bites made with shredded seasoned jackfruit perched atop sliced plantain rounds and crispy cauli-floret wings (hold the fowl) with a tangy
- [Coconut Grove Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coconut-grove-farmers-market/) - Why We Love It: Every Saturday, this longtime farmers market is in business rain or shine, from 10am-7pm. You’ll find lots of produce – some local, some imported – and an impressive collection of plant-based raw and prepared foods. Try Courtney’s Cookies –gluten-free and vegan, and her dairy-free ice cream sandwiches (the current special is
- [The Cocinita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cocinita/) - Why We Love It: A vegan oasis in two major business districts, The Cocinita offers a massive menu for pickup or delivery. Pots of fresh herbs tell you you’ve come to the right place. Beyond Meat burgers are served up eight different ways, but the real menu standouts include local flavors like rich, satisfying sancochito,
- [The Chocolate Chip Bakery, Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chocolate-chip-bakery-wynwood/) - Why We Love It: You can have your vegan, kosher, gluten-free cake and eat it too at The Chocolate Chip Bakery. Cupcakes and donuts, breads and bagels are all baked fresh daily with no artificial ingredients. The menu also offers breakfast items, burgers and specialty coffee drinks, like the iced Purple Rain, a lavender-infused latte,
- [Green Tomato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-green-tomato/) - CSA info Farm locations: South FloridaDeliveries: MONDAYS: Cutler Bay, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, SweetwaterTUESDAYS: Aventura, Broward County, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Golden Glades, Hallandale Beach, Hialeah, Hollywood, Kendall, North Miami Beach, Sunny IslesWEDNESDAYS: El Portal, Edgewater, Midtown, Miami BeachTHURSDAYS: Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Downtown, Key Biscayne, Miami Shores, Wynwood
- [Community Garden: Oakland Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-oakland-park-0/) - Harlem McBride Community Garden Dr. Carter G Woodson Park 3490 NE 3 Ave. Oakland Park 
- [LP Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lp-kitchen/) - Contact LPKitchenMiami@gmail.com
- [The Food Factory](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-food-factory/) - Contact info@thefoodfactory.us for information.
- [Greenthumb Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-greenthumb-kitchen/) -  Contact Art Friedrich at greenthumbpopcorn@gmail.com. Hourly plans for low use are available, as well as monthly leases including storage space.
- [SOUTH DADE: Zoo Miami Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-south-dade-zoo-miami-farmers-market/) - HOURS AND DATES: First weekend of every month, 10am-5pm, year-round. Lots of free parking.
- [SOUTHWEST RANCHES: Community Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-southwest-ranches-community-farmers-market/) - HOURS AND DATES: Year-round Saturdays 8:30am-3pm. Plenty of free parking.
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: River Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-river-market/) - Hours and season: First and third Wednesdays 4pm-9pm rain or shine
- [HOMESTEAD/REDLAND: Redland Market Village](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-homesteadredland-redland-market-village/) - Hours and dates: Market open Thurs.-Fri. 11am-6pm and Sat.-Sun 7am-6pm year-round. On weekends, the flea market is open here, too. Lots of free parking.
- [DEERFIELD BEACH: The Fruitful Field](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-deerfield-beach-fruitful-field/) - Hours and season: Third Saturdays from Nov.-April, 9am-noon
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Government Center Fresh Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-government-center-fresh-market/) - Hours and season: Year-round Fridays 9am-3pm rain or shine
- [WEST DADE: Panthers Market at FIU](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-west-dade-panthers-market-fiu/) - Hours and season: Thursdays twice monthly 10am-3pm during the school year
- [HOLLYWOOD: Yellow Green Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hollywood-yellow-green-farmers-market-1/) - Hours and season: Year-round Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm. Parking: Three different parking areas: North Lot: 1st hour is free. After the first free hour of parking, a flat all-day rate of $10 will apply thereafter. South Lot: 1st hour is free. After the first free hour, additional parking time is charged $10 for every 3-hour time block thereafter. At the beginning of each 3-hour block, a new $10 charge shall apply. VIP Lot: All-day flat fee parking rate of $30.
- [Julia and Henry's](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-julia-and-henrys/) - The food: Definitely a cut above, and a fun assortment to boot: Achar Indian street food, Baklava Bakery, Battubelin pizza and pasta, Cicchetti Venetian tapas, Crumb bakery, Fookem’s Fabulous grab-and-go key lime pie (it’s a cute vending machine), Hitchihaika gyoza, J Wong cevicheria, June burgers, L’Artisane vegan bakery, La Latina arepas, La Petite Cuisine crepes, Mensch Mediterranean food, Michy’s Chicken Shack, OMG Brigadeiros, Osso butcher shop, Palmar street food, Papa fries, Rozu poke, Sankuay chifa, Shimuja ramen, Tacotomia Mexican food, Yabai hand rolls. Yann Couvreur Patisserie.
- [The Doral Yard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-doral-yard/) - The food: The Bar at The Yard, Barbakoa by Finca, Piadina 305/Salumeria, Juan Valdez coffee and pastries, Pokekai, Santo Dulce sweets, Un Pollo Venezuelan rotisserie chicken and comfort food, Yip dumplings and stir-fry. The scene: The Backyard is their outdoor entertainment and culinary space, with a stage for live music and performances. What else? Open Sun.-Thurs. noon-10pm and Fri.-Sat. noon-midnight. Barbakoa and The Backyard are closed on Mondays. Parking in lots and on the street.
- [Pompano at Aquaco, Fort Pierce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pompano-aquaco-fort-pierce/) - Joe Cardenas changed careers in his mid-30s when his job in banking had lost its luster and he was looking for a challenge. “What industries in Florida are young? What industry do I want to invest in that’s a challenge?” Aquaculture got his attention and he spent nine months researching the business. “We’re surrounded by salt water,” he says. “That’s the biggest potential here,” he says. He looked for a product where there wouldn’t be huge competition and landed the Florida pompano, a native fish that migrates annually from Florida to the Northeast United States.
- [Seaweed Research at the University of Miami, Virginia Key](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-seaweed-research-university-miami-virginia-key/) -  “In the United States, we don’t have a lot of seaweed products,” says Dr. John Stieglitz, research assistant professor at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science.
- [Atlantic Sapphire, Homestead](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-atlantic-sapphire-homestead/) - Atlantic Sapphire opened their facility to bring this popular fish closer to the U.S. market, where 90 percent of the salmon is imported. Their salmon grow from egg to full-grown in tanks, are harvested and processed onsite and are shipped to U.S. customers, arriving more quickly than salmon raised or caught in Chile, Norway or the North Atlantic. Bluehouse Salmon is available at Publix.
- [Indian River Oyster Company](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-indian-river-oyster-company/) - Since 2017, IROC – Indian River Oyster Company – in New Smyrna Beach has been growing oysters in the Indian River Lagoon, just south of Ponce Inlet. “We just produced our sixth crop,” says Dennis David, who works with his wife Ilonka, their daughter Jessica and her husband, Ryan Norris.
- [Sun Shrimp, St. James City](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sun-shrimp-st-james-city/) - In Pine Island, Sun Shrimp farmers grow Pacific White or Ecuadorean Whites (Penaeus vannamei) without preservatives, and ship them fresh immediately after harvest. They start with breeder shrimp that produce strong, large shrimp. Hatched shrimp grow in larvae culture tanks for three weeks, and then head to grow-out tanks. When they’re ready for harvest, shrimp are washed, graded and packed for delivery to clients, including restaurants like Michael’s Genuine.
- [Southern Cross Sea Farms, Cedar Key](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-southern-cross-sea-farms-cedar-key/) - One of those farmers is Southern Cross Sea Farms. They spawn clams in their hatchery, send them to the nursery and finally to their submerged leases. Finally, clams are harvested, processed and shipped, a process that takes about two years from seed to plate. Like oysters, clams are filter feeders that improve the water where they’re growing. They also grow oysters.
- [Anastasia Gold Caviar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-anastasia-gold-caviar/) - The farmers – Marilyn Evans, 80; daughter Jane Evans Davis, 61; and granddaughter Lauren Davis, 33 – raise some cattle, but it’s their fish farm that gets most of their attention. “There’s a healthy market for our live tilapia and hybrid striped bass,” says Jane. “But two-thirds of our operation is sturgeon,” and their caviar business, Anastasia Gold Caviar. 
- [Hidden Acres Mango Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hidden-acres-mango-farm/) -  
- [Baoshi Asian Food Hall + Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-baoshi-asian-food-hall-bar/) - This food hall debuts with a happy hour and live DJs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with karaoke- and ladies-themed nights to follow. Open 11:30am–midnight every day. Fri. + Sat .Bar open til 2am.
- [Health and Happiness Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-health-and-happiness-farm/) - In addition to pea shoots, sunflower shoots and wheatgrass, they grow subtropical fruits including atemoya, avocado, banana, black sapote, caimito, canistel, coconut, guanabana, jackfruit, longan, lychee, mamey sapote, mango, passionfruit, Persian lime, pineapple, pummelo, rollinia, sapodilla and sugar apple.
- [The Bite Eatery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bite-eatery/) - The food: The BITE Bar for cocktails: Deli Shack, from the owner of The Onion Roll; Beef Boyz for burgers; Mama Mia Pasta & More; Ceviche Time; B Bar; Yin and Yummy Chinese food; Taco Bite; and Lobster Bar Pompano. The scene: Casual and friendly vibe. Open from 11am-9pm. What else? Bottomless Brunch every Sunday 10am-3pm, Happy Hour Mon.-Fri., Ladies Night every Wed. 
- [Collins Park Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-collins-park-farmers-market/) - Find it Collins Park 22 St. and Liberty Ave. Miami Beach, FL
- [Community Garden: Earth N Us, Little River](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-earth-n-us-little-river/) - Why We Love It: Visit their Instagram page for information Find it Earth N Us 7718 NE 1 Ave Miami, FL
- [SOL City Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sol-city-farm-0/) - CSA Info Farm location: DoralSeason start and end dates: Year-roundOfferings: You can buy beef shares, grass-fed local whole cow share, local honey and Redland pork.Dropoff points: Front gate of the farmSNAP/EBT? No.When to sign up: AnytimeWhere to sign up: www.solcityfarm.com/shop
- [Alton Food Hall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-alton-food-hall/) - The food: Dumpling King, Jugo Boss, Stoned Soup, Moonbowls, Poke House, Nude Pita, Sashiro, Shimuja, Don Pan, Pollo Campero, Los Quesudos, Tacos & Tattoos, Golden Burgers, Miami’s Very Own, Fatto Bene as well as national champions including Wingstop. The scene: Modern, minimalist decor and their focal bar, Airmail, inspired by the historic rum-based cocktail and Cuba’s first international flight-based postal service. ems. What else? Open for delivery, takeout and dine-in with inside and outside terrace seating.
- [Al's Fruit Trees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-als-fruit-trees/) - FRUIT TREES Family business selling tropical fruit trees on their five-acre avocado grove. WHAT THEY CARRY: Complete line of tropical fruit trees in pot sizes ranging from 7-gallon to very large and heavy 45-gallon pots. WHERE TO BUY: At their West Kendall nursery SHIPPING/DELIVERY: No MORE INFO: Mon.-Fri., 8am–4:30pm. 786-351-1521
- [Oasis](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-oasis/) - Why We Love It: Lush, open-air space surrounded by colorful shipping containers, including the Tower Bar and Huacachina. The food: Chikin crispy Korean fried chicken or cauliflower steak; Buya dumplings, buns and rice bowls; Prince Street Pizza; Los Buenos tacos, burritos and quesadillas. The scene: Live music and DJs in a spacious, lounge-y setting in Wynwood. What else? Open Tues.-Thur. noon-2am, Fri.-Sat. noon-3am, Sun. noon-2am.
- [Shoma Bazaar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-shoma-bazaar/) - The food: Food vendors include Ash Pizza and Trattoria Dal Plin, Pubbelly Sushi InRamen and Poke MIA, Doce Provisions, Shahs of Kabob and BFF Burgers, Franks, Fries. The scene: A gathering place and watering hole, a 30-seat bar, four mixology stations and cocktails from award-winning mixologists from Bar Lab. What else? Open Sun.-Wed 7am-10pm, Thur. 7am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 7am-midnight.
- [Chelle's Cutie Pies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chelles-cutie-pies/) - Michelle Collins created these all-vegan, Japanese sweet potato pies by accident. When she was making a sweet potato casserole, she realized she had bought a white sweet potato instead of the traditional orange variety. The result was so good, it inspired her to come up with an assortment of plant-based pies that are also gluten-free. She sells her Cutie Pies at the Coconut Grove organic farmers market and the seasonal Coral Gables farmers market.
- [PALMETTO BAY: Palmetto Bay Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-palmetto-bay-palmetto-bay-farmers-market-0/) - Date and time: Saturdays 8am-3:30pm
- [Pembroke Lakes Mall Night Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pembroke-lakes-mall-night-market/) - Date and time: Thursdays 4-9pm
- [HOMESTEAD: City Hall Plaza Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-homestead-city-hall-plaza-market/) - Date and time: The second Wednesday of every month, Oct.-April, from 3-6pm
- [HOLLYWOOD: Yellow Green Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hollywood-yellow-green-farmers-market-0/) - Dates and time: Saturday and Sunday 10am-7pm Parking: Three different parking areas: North Lot: 1st hour is free. After the first free hour of parking, a flat all-day rate of $10 will apply thereafter. South Lot: 1st hour is free. After the first free hour, additional parking time is charged $10 for every 3-hour time block thereafter. At the beginning of each 3-hour block, a new $10 charge shall apply. VIP Lot: All-day flat fee parking rate of $30.
- [SUNRISE: Sawgrass Mills](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sunrise-sawgrass-mills/) - Dates and time: Saturdays and Sundays during mall hours
- [PEMBROKE PINES: Pembroke Lakes Mall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pembroke-pines-pembroke-lakes-mall/) - Dates and times: Saturdays and Sundays during mall hours
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Bayside Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-bayside-marketplace/) - Days and time: Saturdays and Sundays 11am-6pm
- [WILTON MANORS: Wilton Manors Artisanal Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wilton-manors-wilton-manors-artisanal-market/) - Date and time: Sundays 10am-5pm
- [MIAMI: Vizcaya Village Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-vizcaya-village-farmers-market-0/) - Date and time: Sundays from 9am-2pm
- [CORAL GABLES: Village of Merrick Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coral-gables-village-merrick-park/) - Date and time: Sundays 11am-6pm
- [KENDALL: Sunshine Market Co.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-kendall-sunshine-market-co/) - Date and time: Sundays 11-4
- [SURFSIDE: Surfside Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-surfside-surfside-farmers-market-0/) - Date and time: Sundays 9am-2pm
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Sunny Side Up Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-sunny-side-market/) - Date and time: Main market the second Sunday of the month noon-4pm
- [WYNWOOD: Paradise Farms at The Sacred Space, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wynwood-paradise-farms-sacred-space-miami/) - Date and time: Sunday from 9am-4pm
- [NORTH BAY VILLAGE: North Bay Village Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-north-bay-village-north-bay-village-farmers-market/) - Date and time: Sundays 10am-4pm
- [SOUTH MIAMI: South Miami City Hall Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-south-miami-south-miami-city-hall-farmers-market/) - Date and time: Saturdays 9am-2pm
- [MIAMI LAKES: Miami Lakes Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-lakes-miami-lakes-farmers-market/) - Date and time: Saturdays 9am-5pm
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Las Olas Oceanside Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-las-olas-oceanside-market/) - Date and time: Saturdays from 9am-4pm
- [KEY BISCAYNE: Key Biscayne Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-key-biscayne-key-biscayne-farmers-market/) - Date and time: Saturdays 9am-2pm
- [POMPANO BEACH: Pompano Beach Market at Palm Aire](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pompano-beach-pompano-beach-market-palm-aire/) - Dates and times: Tuesdays from 10am-3pm
- [COCONUT GROVE: Coconut Grove Foodie & Artisan Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coconut-grove-coconut-grove-foodie-artisan-market/) - Date and time: Sundays 1pm-6pm
- [AVENTURA: Aventura Gardens Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-aventura-aventura-gardens-farmers-market/) - Days and hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm
- [Sol City Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sol-city-farm/) - Sol City Farm at a Glance Farmers: Mat Santos and Andres ArceWhere they’re located: DoralWebsite: SolCityFarm.com Instagram: @solcityfarmWhat they raise: Chicken, eggs, beef and pork.Where they sell: Via their website
- [KEY WEST: Artisan Market on Higgs Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-key-west-artisan-market-higgs-beach/) - Hours and dates: 10am til 2pm Oct. 24; Nov. 7 and 21; Dec. 5, 19, 26; Jan. 9, 23, 30; Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13, 27; April 10, 24
- [Heaven Mykonos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-heaven-mykonos/) - Founded by Dieuveny “DJ” Jean Louis and David Garretson of UMG Hospitality Group, this Mediterranean-themed, contemporary restaurant focuses on tapas and wine, then evolves into a sexy lounge atmosphere. The restaurant features Mediterranean fare, seafood dishes, flatbreads made in a brick oven, signature dishes and an impressive drink menu, plus musical performances, special celebrity DJ appearances (both in person and virtually with robots), video walls, and hookah. 
- [Kuba Cabana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-kuba-cabana/) - Founded by UMG Hospitality Group in 2020, Kuba Kabana in CityPlace Doral serves a Latin-inspired, modern Miami menu, featuring Latin music, cuisine and culture.
- [Guacalina](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guacalina/) - TREES AND FRUITWHAT THEY CARRY: Akee, allspice, apple banana, Barbados cherry, black Surinam cherry, black sapote, grumichama, canistel, cashew, Alachua muscadine grape, jaboticaba, jackfruit, longan, loquat, moringa, everbearing mulberry, olive, pomegranate, purple caimito, red custard apple, soursop, sugar apple, starfruit, tamarind, pitangatuba, miracle fruit, von blackberry, avocado, citrus, figs, guava, lychee, mamey sapote, mango, passion fruit, papaya, hog plum, June plumWHERE TO BUY: OnlineSHIPPING/DELIVERY? Local delivery
- [Source Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-source-market/) - CSA Info Farm locations: South Florida Pickup and delivery: Every Friday from 11am-7pm. Curbside pickup from 275 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables SNAP/EBT: No CSA season: Subscription signup starts in August. You can also make one-time purchases. When to sign up: August Sign up here: Sourcemarket.miami Contact information: Source Market Miami
- [D's Fruit Trees LLC](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ds-fruit-trees-llc/) - TREES D’s Fruit Trees specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find fruit trees for the home or grove. WHAT THEY CARRY: Mango, mamey, lychee, avocado, starfruit, breadfruit, June plum, guava, soursop, tamarind, sapodilla, star apple, cashew fruit, jaboticaba, dragonfruit and many more. Call for variety availability list we carry over 50 Mango varieties from around the tropical world. WHERE TO BUY: At their nursery in Cutler Bay SHIPPING/DELIVERY? Call MORE INFO: By appointment only.
- [Alegria Mango Farm, Southwest Ranches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-alegria-mango-farm-southwest-ranches/) - FRUITS Established in 1996, this family grove sells mangos by the basket. WHAT THEY CARRY: Mangos and products like jam and WHERE TO BUY: At their grove in SouthWest Ranches SHIPPING/DELIVERY: No MORE INFO: Follow on Instagram
- [Farmers Markets to Go](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-farmers-markets-go/) - Products: Order by the box gourmet mushrooms, turmeric, sunflower sprouts, pea sprouts, sprout and microgreens, salads, beefsteak tomatoes, raw honey, duck and chicken eggs, fresh cheeses, grass-fed beef, lamb and seafood, plus local baked goods, beverages, pet treats, sauces and other artisan items.Farm locations: South FloridaDropoff/delivery points: Delivered to most of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Saturdays, or pickup Saturday 10am-noon at 470 Ansin Blvd., Units D/E, Hallandale BeachSNAP/EBT? No
- [Imagine Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-imagine-farms-0/) - What do you grow and specialize in? Leafy greens: salad greens, butterhead lettuce, watercress, baby brassicas, herbs and microgreensFarm locations: Little Haiti, MiamiDropoff points, delivery details: We deliver from Hollywood to Cutler Bay or you can pick up at the farm in Little HaitiSNAP/EBT? At their booth at the Legion Park Farmers Market every SaturdayCSA season dates: Year-roundWhen to sign up: Anytime
- [Tree Amigos Growers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tree-amigos-growers/) - TREES ONLY Farmers Jason Long and Santiago Arroyo sell a wide range of fruit trees, shrubs, vegetables and medicinal herbs.WHAT THEY CARRY: Soursop, fig, dragon fruit, passion fruit, pineapple, pineapple, blackberry, culinary herbs, luffa, peppers, okra, beans, taro, pigeon pea, ginger, roselle, moringa. They also stock gardening supplies, including seeds, composting materials, soils, plant food, pest and disease management.WHERE TO BUY: Shop online for pickup from their Broward nursery.SHIPPING/DELIVERY? No
- [Ready-to-Grow Gardens, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ready-grow-gardens-miami/) - TREES ONLYWHAT THEY CARRY: They grow, sell and plant tropical fruit trees and many other edible plants. These include abiu, ackee, allspice, avocado, atemoya, banana, Barbados cherry, blackberry, black sapote, breadfruit, canistel, carambola, cashew, coffee, custard apple, dragon fruit, guanabana, guava, jaboticaba, jackfruit, longan, loquat, lychee, mamey sapote, mango, mulberry, passionfruit, peach, pineapple, sapodilla, sugar apple, caimito, white sapote. Dylan also offers expert planting advice, supplies and other services.
- [Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County, Southwest Ranches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rare-fruit-and-vegetable-council-broward-county-southwest-ranches/) - TREES ONLY Founded in 1975, the nonprofit Rare Fruit & Vegetable Council of Broward County is dedicated to educating members and the public about the methods for growing and propagating rare tropical fruits and vegetables and introducing the local community to new species of rare fruits and vegetables with promising nutritional values.
- [Pine Island Nursery, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pine-island-nursery-redland/) - TREES ONLY* *They do offer the fruit from their groves for sale and for sample here at the nursery, but do not ship fruit. Longtime supplier of a wide variety of tropical fruit, nut, and spice trees. The nursery serves commercial fruit growers, landscapers, garden centers and the public directly. Their primary market is Florida, but we hold the necessary certifications to ship plants to all 50 states and Canada.
- [Little River Cooperative, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-little-river-cooperative-redland/) - TREES ONLY Local farmers specialize in fast-growing fruit trees that bear fruit in their first year.WHAT THEY CARRY: Mulberry, Red Lady papaya, passionfruit, moringa, barbados cherry, bananas and plantains, pineapples and guavas. They also sell tropical climate perennial herbs, spices, greens and vegetables.WHERE TO BUY: Customers can order fruit trees and plants online for pickup at the Legion Park farmers market on Saturdays. Nursery open to the public Saturdays 10-5pmSHIPPING/DELIVERY? Yes, $15 fee with minimum of $50.
- [Lara Farms, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lara-farms-redland/) - TREES ONLY Located in the heart of Miami-Dade County's ag district, Lara Farms specializes in grafted tropical fruit trees. WHAT THEY CARRY: Guanabana, white sapote, jackfruit, canistel, sapodilla, annona reticulata, caimito, jujube, red akee, avocado, passion fruit, carambola, black sapote, mango are some of the varieties they stock. WHERE TO BUY: Online or on their farm. SHIPPING/DELIVERY: Yes MORE INFO: Follow on Instagram here 
- [Going Bananas, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-going-bananas-redland/) - TREES ONLY Family farm specializing only in banana cultivars and tropical plants. WHAT THEY CARRY: Comprehensive collection of banana plants grown on their farm, plus expert advice on growing bananas.WHERE TO BUY: 24401 SW 197 Avenue, HomesteadSHIPPING/DELIVERY? Call for information.
- [Robert Is Here, Florida City](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-robert-here-florida-city/) - FRUITS AND TREES Longtime family fruit stand sells fruits, trees, smoothies, lunch and products like local honey, hot sauce, baked goods made from local products and more. Robert Moehling and his staff are on hand to talk about unusual fruits. They don't have a u-pick, but they do stock lots of local produce.
- [DanDee Mango Farm, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dandee-mango-farm-miami/) - FRUITS AND TREES Local farmers Dan and Dee sell mangos, lychees, coconuts and more grown on their farm. They also sell fruit trees.WHAT THEY CARRY: Grafted mango trees in various sizes and mangos (green, baby green, ripe), lychees, coconuts for water and meat, succulent plants and organic dry compost. Mango cultivars include Tommy Atkins, Haden, Kent, Valencia Pride.WHERE TO BUY: Call for an appointment. SHIPPING/DELIVERY? Yes, mango and lychee.
- [Serendib Farms, Homestead](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-serendib-farms-homestead/) - FRUITS ONLY Ten-acre family farm operated by Wimal and Elita Suaris grows a wide variety of tropical fruits.FRUITS: Antidesma, avocado, atemoya, banana, bilimbi, caimito, canistel, coconut, dragonfruit, guava, jabticaba, jackfruit, jujube, longan, loquat, lychee, macadamia nut, mammee apple, miracle fruit, mango, mamey sapote, passionfruit, rollinia, sapodilla, soursop, starfruit, sugar apple, tamarind, white sapote, black sapote, velvet apple and more.WHERE TO BUY: On their farm or order online. Farm tours also available by appointment
- [Miami Fruit, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-fruit-redland/) - FRUITS ONLY Every week, the Miami Fruit team harvests fruit from local farms here in South Florida, including our own farm. They also import some fruits to sell online.WHAT THEY CARRY: Banana, mamey, lychee, longan, abiu, ice cream bean, mango, sapodillas, persimmon, coconut, jackfruit, atemoya, dragonfruit are some of their locally grown fruits. They also import some fruits.WHERE TO BUY: Online for delivery year-round.SHIPPING/DELIVERY? Yes
- [LNB Groves, Kendall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lnb-groves-kendall/) - FRUITS ONLY Second-generation family farmers Adena Ellenby and Walt Chefitz make all kinds of delicious foods from their tropical fruit farm and sell seasonal produce, too.FRUITS: Lychee, jackfruit, avocado, longans, mamey sapote, turmeric, bananas, dragon fruit, starfruit, plus products made from their fruits: rainbow smoothies, guacamole, turmeric tonic, turmeric bagels and cookies. Counter Culture kombucha and Frice Cream made from their fruits.WHERE TO BUY: At their drive-through market (13591 SW 135 Ave.) every weekend.
- [Guavonia Guava Grove, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guavonia-guava-grove-redland/) - FRUITS ONLY Guava farmer Jorge Zaldivar makes marmalade from his Redland-raised guavas and sells small quantities of fruits. WHAT THEY CARRY: Guava and Redland guava marmalade WHERE TO BUY: Check website or email him SHIPPING: Not yet MORE INFO: Follow his Instagram account here.
- [Grimal Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grimal-grove/) - FRUITS AND TREES Grimal Grove is home to rare tropical fruit trees and a collection of breadfruit. WHAT THEY CARRY: Breadfruit and other tropical fruits from their grove. WHERE TO BUY: The grove is located at 258 Cunningham Lane, Big Pine Key, but contact them for opening hours. Their fruits are sold at various markets in the Lower Keys. WHEN: Check their Facebook page for updates.
- [Fruit Hunters, Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fruit-hunters-redland/) - FRUITS ONLY Founded in Miami by a team of fruit enthusiasts, Fruit Hunters includes local fruits and imports. WHAT THEY CARRY: Bananas, black sapote, canistel, mango, jaboticaba, jackfruit, lychee, longan, passionfruit, red custard apple, rollinia, mamey sapote, sapodilla, star apple WHERE TO BUY: Online SHIPPING/DELIVERY? Yes MORE INFO: Instagram: Fruit Hunters
- [Ecogrove, Davie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ecogrove-davie/) - FRUITS ONLY This five-acre grove is dedicated to growing a new variety of lychee, the Sweet Tsai, created in Davie by FSU emeritus professor Jim Tsai. WHAT THEY CARRY: Lychee (Sweet Tsai and Mauritius) WHERE TO BUY: At their stand at S. Flamingo Rd. and SW 13 St. Lychee sales seasonal (May-June) SHIPPING? No MORE INFO: Check their Instagram account for more.
- [Tropical Fruit Growers and Trees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tropical-fruit-growers-and-trees/) - Find it
- [Burger Beast Sauces](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-burger-beast-sauces/) - The offerings: Guava Sriracha Ketchup and Honey Mustard Curry ($8 each)The story: Comfort food connoisseur Sef Gonzalez first created Guava Sriracha Ketchup as a topping for his Burger Beast burger at Cuban Guys restaurants, then started bottling it to sell. It’s sweet, aromatic, and not too spicy. “For those of you who are afraid of a little heat in their sauces, I got you,” says Gonzalez.
- [Taquiza Hot Sauces](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-taquiza-hot-sauces/) - The offering: Red Pepper Hot Sauce and Charred Jalapeno ($15 each)The story: A shipping error led chef Steve Santana to develop their red pepper hot sauce. “We got a box of cherry peppers shipped to us at Taquiza by mistake. To me, they looked like Christmas ornaments,” he says. He charred the stems with a torch, blended them and came up with a recipe. Santana balances the flavors with sugar and vinegar so the flavor is not overpoweringly hot. “We adjust and taste until it has the nice balance of flavor we want,” he says.
- [17000 Flavors of Indonesia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-17000-flavors-indonesia/) - The offerings: Spice blends Bumbu Kuning, Merah, Putih and Samawa ($13 except for Merah, which is $15)
- [Men P’aw Hot Sauces](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-men-p-aw-hot-sauces/) - The offerings: Six sauces – Umami, Spicy Mustard, Hot Red Sauce, Hot Green Sauce, La Bomba and Hot Ketchup. The most popular is the reserve special and green pepper madness ($8.99 per bottle and also sold in several set sizes).
- [Mojo Sauces from Sanguich Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mojo-sauces-sanguich-miami/) - The offerings: Mojo Verde and Mojo Rojo ($9.99 per bottle)
- [Vietnamese Grandma Sauce from Tran An](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vietnamese-grandma-sauce-tran/) - The offering: The Real Nuoc Grandma Sauce ($19 for a 2-pack)
- [Candy Girls Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-candy-girls-key-west/) - Homemade glass candy, once a popular sweet sold in the Bahama Village community after church on Sundays, was a tradition in danger of disappearing. Adriene Leggett Casamayor, youth director of Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church, decided to bring it back with the help of some of the church youth. Casamayor, whose great-great grandmother came from the Bahamas to settle in the Keys, came up with recipes for glass candy (similar to a Jolly Rancher), pulled peppermint and old-fashioned fudge, with guidance from cousin Pat, 94.
- [Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sistrunk-marketplace-brewery/) - The food: Bean & Rose Coffee, The Chop Shoppe, The Empanada Bodega, Fuoco Roman Pizza, Hot Lime Craft Tacos and Ceviche, Kasai + Koori Asian Deserts, Needa’ Pita, Nellie’s Country Kitchen, OSOM Crepes, Sushi OG, Poke OG, and Senbazuru Ramen, plus the brewery and distillery.The scene: Indoor and outdoor seating plus live music in this 24,000-sq-ft property. When pandemic restrictions ease up, look for events, cooking classes and other activities.
- [Zucca at the Hotel St. Michel, 
Coral Gables
](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-zucca-hotel-st-michel-coral-gables/) - Why We Love It: Authentic Italian food and craft cocktails on the ground floor of the 1926 Hotel St. Michel, originally a retail and office building in the heart of downtown Coral Gables. Find it Zucca 162 Alcazar Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- [Vagabond Hotel Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vagabond-hotel-miami/) - Why We Love It: Inspired by the street food cultures of Greece and Turkey, the restaurant/lounge Mr. Mandolin is part of the restored 1953 MiMo classic Vagabond, once a hangout for Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Find it Vagabond Miami 7301 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33138
- [The Taurus, Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-taurus-coconut-grove/) - Why We Love It: Built in 1919, Miami’s oldest drinking establishment serves comfort-food classics from chef/partner Michael Beltran, including sandwiches and burgers. Its well-known for its extensive spirit and beer list as well as its uniquely crafted cocktails Find it The Taurus 3540 Main Hwy Coconut Grove, FL
- [Soya e Pomodoro, downtown Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-soya-e-pomodoro-downtown-miami/) - Why We Love It: Since 2004, this Southern Italian restaurant has been serving dishes like fazzoletti with pear and ricotta and homemade gnocchi in an art-filled space in the 1924 Shoreland Arcade. Find it Soya e Pomodoro 120 NE 1st St Miami, FL 33132
- [Rosie’s Pop-up at Copper Door B&B, Overtown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rosie-s-pop-copper-door-bb-overtown/) - Why We Love It: Feel-good dishes like buttermilk biscuits, shrimp and grits and spicy chicken sandwich at Akino West and Jamila Ross’ pop-up at their vintage 1940s B&B. Find it Rosies Pop-up at the Copper Door B and B 439 NW 4th Avenue Miami, FL 33128
- [Red Rooster, Overtown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-red-rooster-overtown/) - Why We Love It: Clyde Killens’ former pool hall in Miami’s historic Overtown has been revamped for Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant and lounge, ice cream shop and community space. Find it Red Rooster Overtown 920 NW 2nd AVE Miami, FL 33136
- [Redfish by Chef Adrianne, Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-redfish-chef-adrianne-coral-gables/) - Why We Love It: The classic oolitic limestone building, originally a 1938 WPA bath house on the beach at Matheson Hammock, is now home to chef Adrianne Calvo and her seafood menu. Find it Redfish by Chef Adrianne 9610 Old Cutler Rd. Miami, FL 33156
- [Lost Boy & Co., downtown Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lost-boy-co-downtown-miami/) - Why We Love It: Try cocktails and sandwiches among the vintage furniture and “history in every grout line” in this stylish tavern in the Alfred I. Dupont Building. On Flagler, Miami’s original main street, Lost Boy helps recall the bustling city center where Miami started over 100 years ago. Find it Lost Boy Dry Goods
- [Cauley Square Historic Village, Goulds](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cauley-square-historic-village-goulds/) - Why We Love It: This collection of restored structures near the railroad Henry Flagler built more than a century ago includes The Tea Room and the Village Chalet. William Cauley owned 10 acres alongside the railroad tracks where he built a two-story warehouse and office followed by packing houses, wooden houses, a saloon, and other
- [Casa Florida on the Miami River](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-casa-florida-miami-river/) - Why We Love It: Located next to the Selina Hotel, an historic inn on the Miami River, this bar/lounge features a tropical vibe and cocktails. Onsite is a 1969 GM bus converted to a cocktail lounge, custom ping-pong table and two bocce courts. Find it Casa Florida Miami 437 SW 2nd St Miami, FL 33131
- [AVENTURA: Aventura Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-aventura-aventura-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays and Sundays during mall hours, year-round. For hours of operation, please visit aventuramall.com or call 305-935-1110.
- [PEMBROKE PINES: Pembroke Lakes Mall Night Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pembroke-pines-pembroke-lakes-mall-night-market/) - Hours and season: Thursdays 4pm-9pm year-round.
- [MIAMI BEACH: Lincoln Road Green Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-beach-lincoln-road-green-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays 9am-6:30pm, year-round
- [ISLAMORADA: Florida Marketplace at MM88](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-islamorada-marketplace-90/) - Hours and season: Opens Oct. 22 Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm
- [HOMESTEAD: Redland Market Village](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-homestead-redland-market-village/) - Hours and season: Thur-Fri 11-6, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm, year-round
- [CORAL GABLES: Coral Gables Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coral-gables-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 8am-2pm, mid-Jan. through March
- [COCONUT GROVE: Coconut Grove Organic Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coconut-grove-organic-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 10am-7pm, year-round
- [MIAMI SPRINGS: Miami Springs Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-springs-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 10am-3pm, Oct. 23- Mar. 5
- [MIAMI: Legion Park Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-legion-park-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 9am-2pm, year-round. Closed since March because of COVID-19, the market is awaiting city approval to reopen.
- [PLANTATION: Plantation Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-plantation-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 8am-2pm, year-round
- [TAMARAC: Tamarac Community Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tamarac-community-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays, 9am-2pm year-round
- [HOMESTEAD: Redland Community Farm and Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-homestead-redland-community-farm-and-market/) - Hours and season: Seven days, 9-5, year-round. Website to order: Your Farmers 
- [COCONUT CREEK: Coconut Creek Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coconut-creek-coconut-creek-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: 9am-2pm 2024/25 Schedule Sat., Nov. 2 Sat., Dec. 7 Sat., Dec. 21 Sat., Jan. 4 Sat., Jan. 18 Sat., Feb. 1 Sat., Feb. 15 Sat., March 1 Sat., Mar. 15
- [KEY WEST: Truman Waterfront Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-key-west-truman-waterfront-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Thursdays 2pm-7pm, year-round
- [POMPANO BEACH: Green Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pompano-beach-green-market/) - Hours and season: Second and fourth Saturdays of the month starting Nov. 13, 9am-2pm
- [Imagine Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-imagine-farms/) - Imagine Farms At a Glance Founders: Lisa Merkle and Cheryl ArnoldWhere They’re Located: Little HaitiWebsite: Imagine FarmsWhat they grow: Formerly known as Box Greens, they sell hydroponic farm fresh salad and microgreens using sustainable and environmentally friendly tech farming practices to provide pesticide- and herbicide-free, non-GMO greens.Where they sell: Zak the Baker, Boia De, Motek and Madruga Bakery
- [Urban Oasis Project CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-urban-oasis-project-csa/) - CSA Info Farm location: Various farms in South FloridaDropoff points: Choose your pickup location at checkout, or delivery (Sat or Mon): • Legion Park Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-2pm, 6601 Biscayne Blvd • South Miami Farmers Market, Saturdays 9am-2pm, Altis, 7004 Bird Rd. • Vizcaya Village Farmers Market, Sundays 9-2pm, west side of 3251 S Miami Ave Home delivery (extra fee $10)
- [Grow Next Door](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grow-next-door/) - CSA Info Farm locations: Homestead and Loxahatchee Dropoff points: Delivery; check online SNAP/EBT: Not yet CSA season: Now When to sign up: Now Sign up here: Grow Next Door Contact information: Jonathan Cox
- [French Farms Salad Share](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-french-farms-salad-share/) - CSA Info Farm location: RedlandDropoff points: Three locations in Miami (North, Central, South)
- [The Rumcake Factory](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rumcake-factory/) - Husband-wife owners Larry and Elena Robinson started catering in 2002 featuring Louisiana-style foods he grew up with, then started the Rumcake Factory Mobile Kitchen. They were part of the StartUp FIU program. Find their cakes in Whole Foods Markets and look for their truck at South Florida events. 305-801-5534 . 
- [Dee Conchman](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dee-conchman/) - Dee Conchman — Derrick Prater – sells conch fritters, conch salad, fried conch, shrimp, wings and more in various spots throughout greater Miami. He’s also doing orders for pickup or delivery. Call 786-447-3586.
- [The Non Dairy Fairy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-non-dairy-fairy/) - Mikaela Barnes, proprietor of The Non Dairy Fairy, bakes cookies, brownies, cakes and donuts that are allergy-friendly and cater to those with dietary restrictions. The brand also offers catering for private events, as well as consulting services to help revamp both personal lifestyles and restaurant menus. “My inspiration for The Non Dairy Fairy was to show others that you don’t have to sacrifice sweets to maintain a plant-based, nut-free or gluten-free lifestyle," Barnes says.
- [Drigo the Culinary Alchemist](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-drigo-culinary-alchemist/) - Drigo Richardson turns up at farmers markets, Slow Food Miami events, and other places. Joined by his family, he creates inventive, savory plant-based dishes using local produce. We turned to Drigo for our banana story in fall 2018 because he said he could cook using every part of the banana plant – and his creations were memorable. He's also a private chef who specializes in healthy eating.
- [Angry Booch Kombucha and Ferments](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-angry-booch-kombucha-and-ferments/) - Terrific kombucha and ferments – kraut, pikliz, kimchi, sriracha, curtido, fermented mango chutney – made from local produce are available by preorder in her Palmetto Bay shop and at the drive-through farmers market. When COVID-19 restrictions ease up, you'll find Cristina at other markets in South Florida.
- [Grown](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grown/) - Fresh, nutrient-dense, farm-to-fork cuisine using organic, local and sustainable ingredients without GMOs, preservatives, hormones or processed sugar. In addition to their original location in Kendall, Grown is at Hard Rock Stadium and the Watsco Center at UM.
- [Lickie Stickie BBQ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lickie-stickie-bbq/) - BBQ chicken, jerk pork and ribs hot off the grill at Broward farmers markets. Find chef Juliette at the farmers markets at Broward Health Imperial Point (Thursdays) and Tamarac Veterans Park (Sundays) plus other locations. Check first to see if markets have reopened.
- [The Katherine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-katherine/) - Modern home cooking by award-winning chef Timon Balloo in downtown Fort Lauderdale in the Victoria Park neighborhood. Drawing on his own Chinese, Indian, Trinidadian heritage, Balloo creates dishes like tuna crispy rice, lamb meatballs with polenta, Thai-style charred cabbage salad, jerk grilled chicken thighs, slow-braised duck orecchiette, Korean short rub “galbi ssam.”
- [World Famous House of Mac](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-world-famous-house-mac/) - Owner Derrick Turton of World Famous House of Mac whips up jerk salmon pasta, fried chicken & waffles, and his signature World Famous Mac & Cheese in Wynwood.
- [Rosie's Pop-up](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rosies-pop/) - After hosting the popular Southern brunch spot at the Copper Door B&B and another Little River location, Jamila Ross and Akino West are now operating Rosie's in a space that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Honored by Michelin as Bib Gourmand, Rosie's serves \savory and sweet dishes like Cajun shrimp and grits, fish and grits (cornmeal crusted fish, collard green kimchi, tomato gravy cheddar grits), chicken and waffles, crispy hot chicken and other Southern dishes kicked up several notches. Open Friday - Sunday 9am - 3pm
- [The Urban](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-urban/) - This project, in a 58,000-sq-ft lot in the heart of Overtown, is a gathering place with food trucks and containers customized for local retail and community events, says Keon Williams of Urban Philanthropies. “This is a space where the community can come after they get off work,” he says. They've held food distributions here during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Lil Greenhouse Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lil-greenhouse-grill/) - Karim Bryant and Nicole Gates began with a food truck in 2013, and opened the brick and mortar in 2017, offering a “healthier alternative to soul food.” Bryant, who began his culinary career at Fuddruckers and worked his way up to more upscale restaurants, features southern dishes with his own creative flair. Favorites include the smoked bbq ribs, dream fire shrimp, chicken and waffles, and seafood cake burger – and live entertainment, too.
- [Jackson Soul Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jackson-soul-food/) - Since 1946, Jackson Soul Food has been serving classics to everyone from Nat King Cole to Lebron James. Founded by Jessie and Demas Jackson (originally as Mama’s Café), this family-friendly eatery is under the helm of Shirlene Jackson Ingraham, one of the Jacksons’ 12 children, where it continues to abide by the owners’ original ethos of hospitality and authentic Southern cooking. Entrees include fried catfish, smothered livers, and oxtail stew and come with a choice of three sides with warm corn muffins.
- [Chef Creole Seafood and Catering](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chef-creole-seafood-and-catering/) - While chef Ken Sejour’s Haitian food includes staples like oxtail and griot, it’s the seafood that hits home, especially eaten under the chickee with a cold beer. Fish and sauce is whole fish served with a Creole tomato-based sauce; whole fish is served fried with rice and plantains; and conch can be ordered fried, grilled or stewed. In season, Crab Creole and crab buckets are on the menu. There’s also a drive-through. In addition to their Little Haiti locations, Chef Creole is also at 13105 W. Dixie Highway, 20356 NW 2 Ave., 1392 NW 119 St., Miami International Airport and 7624 NE 2 Ave. 
- [Sweet Jalane’s](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sweet-jalane-s/) - Combining Southern baking traditions with Florida soul, Sherronda Daye bakes homespun treats like peach cobblers, red velvet cupcakes, pecan pie and bread pudding for corporate clients and events.
- [Heavenly Sweet Addictions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-heavenly-sweet-addictions/) - Elisabeth Pierre creates custom-made cakes and creative sweets for special occasions.
- [Caribbean Bites and Delights](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-caribbean-bites-and-delights/) - This family business operates as a food truck selling island specialties like griot/fried pork, curry chicken, shrim,. jerk chicken, fried fish and plantains, at locations in North Dade and Broward.
- [Nemos Uoowow](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-nemos-uoowow/) - Founder Kenemo Williams has created lemonade and natural fruit mixers for cocktails and mocktails, available at festivals and events like Folk Life Fridays in Overtown.
- [High 7 Teas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-high-7-teas/) - At the helm of this family business is Natacha Armbrister, creating blends like chai spice, ginger spice and hibiscus and selling them from their booth at Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market and Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood, currently closed because of COVID-19.
- [Miami Kitchen Incubator](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-kitchen-incubator/) - Over 3,500 square feet of production space, storage and coworking space. Miami Kitchen Incubator offers food start-ups a fully developed platform of support. Locations in Doral and Coral Gables.
- [Southwest Ranches Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-southwest-ranches-farmers-market/) - OPEN: Seasonally WHAT THEY SELL: Produce, citrus, kombucha, local honey, eggs, oils, herbs, raw goat milk and dairy products sold for animal consumption.
- [Bean's Fresh Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-beans-fresh-greens/) - CSA Info Neighborhood/County/City: Broward Region for CSA dropoff/pickup: Pompano Beach Location of farms: Redland, Broward CSA Open Season/months: Oct. through May Open hours: Various Contact information: Bean's Fresh Greens
- [Maria Corona Produce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-maria-corona-produce/) - OPEN: Year-round 8am-7pm. They also sell their produce at the Redland Market Village and Yellow Green Farmers Market. THE STORY: Find fresh produce – strawberries in season, vegetables, tropical fruits, cut flowers, plants, coco frio. Not everything is local.
- [Fruits N Cahoots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fruits-n-cahoots/) - Farmers: Andre d'Anjou and BiancaWhere they’re located: DavieWebsite: Fruits N Cahoots
- [MIAMI: Vizcaya Village Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-vizcaya-village-farmers-market/) - HOURS AND TIMES: Sundays from 9am-2pm. The market is expected to reopen for the season Nov. 15.
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Broward General Hospital](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-broward-general-hospital/) - AT A GLANCE: Produce, artisan foods, local honey, pastries, pet treats, especially handy for workers at Broward General in Fort Lauderdale. Hours and date: Starts Mar. 24. Tuesdays 11am-3pm year-round
- [MIAMI BEACH: 41st Street Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-beach-41st-street-marketplace/) - AT A GLANCE: New from The Market Company, you'll find fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, artisan fare, cheeses, plants and hand-crafted goods. Hours and season: Sundays, 9am to 2pm year-round.
- [Heritage Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-heritage-market/) - OPEN: Year-round U-PICK: Strawberries, herbs, wildflowers THE STORY: David and Nicole Torcise launched the U-Pick on the former site of Curbside Market, along with a full-size market supporting the Redland agricultural community. There's a covered space with picnic tables for families to hang out and a calendar of family-friendly events year-round. 
- [Family Farms Davie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-family-farms-davie/) - OPEN: Year-roundU-PICK: Strawberries, tomatoes, kale, squash in growing season.
- [Strawberry Fields of Kendall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-strawberry-fields-kendall/) - OPEN: Seasonally, Dec.–May U-PICK: Strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, herbs, flowers THE STORY: Located in the midst of busy highways and developmental sprawl, these fields are welcome oases for u-pickers and suburbanites in search of fresh produce – just look for the bales of hay, tidy fields and produce stands. During the season, the fields are planted with strawberries, veggies and flowers. No time to pick it yourself? The markets offer already-harvested produce, artisan foods and friendly conversation. 
- [Knaus Berry Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-knaus-berry-farm-0/) - OPEN: Late Oct.–April, closed SundaysU-PICK: Strawberries and tomatoes
- [Burr’s Berry Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-burr-s-berry-farm/) - OPEN: SeasonallyU-PICK: Tomatoes, strawberries, sunflowers, bell peppers, snapdragons, herbs, lettuce
- [Regina’s Grocery The Ricky](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-regina-s-grocery-ricky/) - Roman Grandinetti and his mother, Regina, opened their first neighborhood sub shop in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. They’ve reproduced it in the lobby of Urbanica The Meridian Hotel, one of those chic, unpretentious hotels springing up lately in residential neighborhoods, in this case South of Fifth. All their sandwiches are named after family members, like Uncle Jimmy, Grandma Lucy and Big Anthony. Regina’s Grocery is not much of a grocery, but a sandwich bar where you can pull up a stool, watch your sandwich being assembled and chat with the person making it.
- [Sanguich de Miami Pan con Bistec](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sanguich-de-miami-pan-con-bistec/) - This steak sandwich is a pretty basic deal in any Cuban restaurant. For five bucks or so, you’ll get thinly sliced beef and onions, enough fried shoestring potatoes (papitas) to spill out the sides, maybe ketchup or mayo, all between soft Cuban bread. It gets a quick press to flatten, heat and crisp. For another 50 cents they’ll add lettuce and tomato. You can order it a caballo, with a fried egg riding on top.
- [Proper Sausages' Pulled Pork with Pikliz](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-proper-sausages-pulled-pork-pikliz/) - “Curated” has become a bit of a cliche when used to describe a food artisan’s discerning choices, but it’s a fitting description for the selection of products offered by local butchers and sausage makers Freddy and Danielle Kaufmann. Their meat and poultry comes from local sustainable farms, they use locally grown produce when possible, and complementary condiments are sold and used in their sandwiches, listed on their chalkboard menu.
- [Madruga Bakery Egg Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-madruga-bakery-egg-sandwich/) - For nearly three years, Naomi Harris has been baking craft breads and pastries at her bakery and cafe. Since then, she’s built a strong community following and appreciation for her rustic loaves using heirloom wheat milled on site, and use of seasonal produce like mangos from her family’s groves.
- [545 Degrees Banh Mi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-545-degrees-banh-mi/) - The banh mi sandwich is the best kind of culinary mash-up, combining Vietnamese flavors with French finesse, incorporating savory spiciness, freshness, tartness and saltiness. There is, generally, meat – pâté, cold cuts, head cheese, Vietnamese meatballs or grilled meat. There could be tofu. You will find mayo; pickled vegetables, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño, plus Maggi seasoning. This is a mélange of texture: the baguette, crusty on the outside but soft inside, creamy pâté and mayo; chewy bits of head cheese, crunchy shreds of carrot and daikon, soft cilantro leaves.
- [Josh's Deli Jewban](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-joshs-deli-jewban/) - Chef/owner Josh Marcus is fiercely proud of his small #fakedeli in the beachy town of Surfside, where his is not one of the many Kosher restaurants catering to the large Orthodox Jewish community. Here, he plays around with mash-ups like Krunchy Spicy Tuna Latkes or Soft Shell Crab Breakfast Croissants as well as more traditional deli sandwiches.
- [Hillstone's French Dip Au Jus](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hillstones-french-dip-au-jus/) - Some still call this “Houston’s” even though they changed the name a few years ago, but it’s all part of the same corporate family. Whichever location you choose, you’ll find the old-school French Dip Au Jus on the menu. Food lore says this crusty/juicy/meaty sandwich got its start a century ago in Los Angeles, when a restaurateur dropped a roll into a pan filled with meat juices and turned it into a menu item. Today, French Dip seems a slightly elegant if messy throwback, requiring the diner to work just a little for comfort-food pleasure. 
- [Bachour Egg Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bachour-egg-sandwich/) - There’s more than one way to make an egg sandwich. For their version, Antonio Bachour and the team spent two weeks figuring it out. “Should the egg be scrambled? Fried? What about cheese: cheddar? Goat?” says co-owner Javier Ramirez. It’s not surprising that this restaurant, known for their Instagram-perfect mirror-glazed pastries and viennoiseries, would go through multiple iterations before settling on their vision of perfection. 
- [Vinaigrette Sub](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vinaigrette-sub/) - When chef Danny Serfer of Mignonette and partner Ryan Roman decided to open a sub shop, naming it was easy: “We wanted to create another place named after a hard-to-spell sauce.” The concept was uncomplicated, serving classic subs and Italian specialty sandwiches in the historic Alfred I. duPont Building in the heart of downtown Miami, a fancy-ish venue with polished marble floors and outdoor seating overlooking the 93-year-old Olympia Theater across Flagler.
- [Porchettoni Food Truck Porchettoni Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-porchettoni-food-truck-porchettoni-sandwich/) - For most of South Florida, the de facto pork sandwich is pan con lechón – Cuban bread and roast pig seasoned with vinegary mojo and sliced onions, then pressed. In Italy, primarily in Rome, that sandwich is made with porchetta, boned pork stuffed with aromatics – rosemary, garlic, fennel, pepper (black and hot) and salt – then wrapped up in its skin and slow roasted until the outside is crackly and the meat is juicy.
- [Shuckin & Jivin Chicken Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-shuckin-jivin-chicken-sandwich/) - Let’s throw a local contender into the ring in the chicken sandwich “battle” between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A: the chicken sandwich at this tiny restaurant in a strip mall right off the Palmetto in Miami Gardens. Before the PR frenzy, Shuckin & Jivin’s menu did feature chicken – breast, thighs, wings, bites and a po’boy – but not a sandwich like the chains offered. So founder Ernisha Randolph decided to create one.
- [Babe's Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-babes-montreal-smoked-meat-sandwich/) - Melanie and Jason Schoendorfer make plenty of great sandwiches – a bacon banh mi, an Italian roast pork, a BLT with their own bacon – but it’s their house-cured Canadian-style Wagyu beef pastrami that draws upon Mel’s Canadian background. A variation of Eastern European pastrami, Montreal smoked meat starts with brisket that’s dry-cured rather than brined, then rubbed with 12 herbs and spices before smoking. Their rub is French Canadian with a South Florida vibe, explains Jason. In addition to typical pepper, they add clove, allspice and curry leaf – “more interesting than bay leaf” – and other spices to make a flavorful, complex blend.
- [Captain Jim's Captain’s Tail Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-captain-jims-captain-s-tail-sandwich/) - From the longtime Miami seafood family who brings you fresh-caught fish at Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market on the Miami River and succulent fried shrimp on a bun at La Camaronera comes the resurrected Captain Jim’s Seafood Market and Restaurant. The North Miami restaurant, opened in 1996, was respected for its fresh seafood. After changes over the years, it was bought by David Garcia, who kept the same name but turned the space into a spotless market and restaurant with a tidy blue-and-white nautical motif and freshly caught seafood on the menu.
- [REDLAND: Market Sundays](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-redland-market-sundays/) - Hours and time: Sundays 10-4pm through May 24.
- [SURFSIDE: Surfside Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-surfside-surfside-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays 9am-3pm
- [Townsend Family Organic Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-townsend-family-organic-farms/) - Townsend Family Organic Farms at a Glance Farmers: Justin and Marjorie TownsendWhere they’re located: Key WestWebsite: Townsend Family Organic FarmsWhat they grow: Greens, herbs and produce in vertical hydroponic systemsWhere they sell: Mellow Cafe, Data & Thyme
- [Criswell Farm and Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-criswell-farm-and-market/) - Criswell Farm and Market at a Glance Farmers: Kevin Quigley and Judy OzerWhere they’re located: Downtown Fort LauderdaleWebsite: Criswell Farm and MarketWhat they grow: Greens, herbs, kale, mulberries, tropical fruits, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tropical spinach, grown in grow bagsWhere they sell: At their farmstandCSA: No
- [Redland Community Farm and Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-redland-community-farm-and-market/) - Redland Community Farm and Market at a Glance Where they’re located: Homestead Website: Redland Ahead What they grow: Organic herbs and vegetables at their farmstand, open daily 8am-4pm Where they sell: At their farmstand, wholesale and through farmers markets CSA: No, but their produce may be part of other CSAs
- [Mango Men Homestead](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mango-men-homestead/) - Mango Men Homestead at a Glance Farmers: Daniel, Ian, Thiago, Richard and Cecilia Campbell Where they’re located: Homestead Website: Facebook: MangoMenHomestead What they grow: Fresh mangos and products; honey; passionfruit; chicken eggs Where they sell: On the farm, mail CSA: No
- [Farmer Fred](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-farmer-fred-0/) - Farmer Fred at a Glance Farmers: Gaelle and Alfredo CorralesWhere they’re located: HomesteadWebsite: Facebook @FarmerFred305What they grow: Sustainable farming to try to achieve production of 90 percent of what we eat, from vegetables and fruits to meat products.Where they sell: Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park in Westchester every Saturday, year-round. CSA: No
- [Mr. Green Dean's Vegetable Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mr-green-deans-vegetable-farm/) - Mr. Green Dean's at a Glance Farmer: Dean RichardsonWhere they’re located: RedlandWebsite: greendeansvegetablefarm.comWhat they grow: Exotic edible vegetables like French sorrel, katuk, garlic chives, Vietnamese spinach, Malabar spinachWhere they sell: Contact them for information.CSA: No
- [Tumbao Bar Lounge](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tumbao-bar-lounge/) - Bar, Lounge • 305.365.1242
- [Stefano Versace Gelato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-stefano-versace-gelato/) - Café, Gelato • 305.846.9114
- [The Empanada’s](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-empanada-s/) - Argentinean, Empanadas • 305.699.0663
- [Pommodori Pizza & Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pommodori-pizza-pasta/) - Pizza, Pasta • 786.395.4802
- [Delirio Fresh Co.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-delirio-fresh-co/) - Salads, Bowls, Juice Bar, Smoothies • 305.409.3276
- [Sweet Melody Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sweet-melody-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: Artisan ice cream made from scratch by Melody's dad, Mike Romeu, who crafts flavors like Bo & Jo’s Guava Cream Cheese⁣, the G.O.A.T. – slightly salty and lemon-scented goat cheese ice cream with homemade honey strawberry jam. Find at area restaurants and in collaboration with other artisans, like Courtney's Cookies. Find
- [Venchi Chocolate Boutique](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-venchi-chocolate-boutique-0/) - Why We Love It: While the focus of this longtime Italian chain is chocolate, their gelato delivers an experience as authentic as a trip to Florence: light and creamy, featuring the best Italian hazelnuts – nocciola – green pistachios from Bronte, and single-origin chocolate. Don't miss: Have your cone smothered in melted chocolate. Find it
- [Candy Landia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-candy-landia/) - Why We Love It: Rotating local flavors of soft-serve from The Creamy Creations, surrounded by the candies of your childhood, no matter how old you are. Don't miss: Cuban coffee (Pilon) sprinkled with chocolate coffee beans, and guava. Find it Candy Landia at the Burger Museum 450 NW 37th Avenue Miami, FL 33125
- [Garden of Abundance CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-garden-abundance-csa/) - CSA Info Farm location: DavieDropoff points: Pick up at the farm Saturdays noon-4SNAP/EBT: NoCSA season: Nov.-April
- [Aloha Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-aloha-redland/) - CSA Info Farm location: RedlandDropoff points: Homestead, Cutler Bay, Olympia Heights, Coral Gables. Looking for pickup location in Miami Beach and Upper East Side.Delivery: Yes, search online for your ZIP code.SNAP/EBT: Yes, email for instructionsCSA season: Starts Dec. 3 through May, about 22 weeks. 10% discount for early sign-up.When to sign up: Now
- [Italy America Chamber of Commerce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-italy-america-chamber-commerce/) - Celebrating authentic Italian food is part of the Chamber's mission, and they host special events for the public and media. On the schedule for 2019: The Extraordinary Italian Taste Pastry and Ice Cream Master Class – Nov. 6 Authentic Italian Table – Food Festival – Nov. 6
- [Learn to Make Pizza at Mister O1](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-learn-make-pizza-mister-o1/) - By the time he was 11 chef Renato Viola was apprenticing with a prominent Naples pizza chef. A native of Agropoli in Campania, Viola continued his studies throughout Italy and joined the award-winning Italian Pizza Acrobatics team. He landed in Miami Beach under an O-1 Visa category, reserved for those with “extraordinary artistic ability,” and opened his first location on Miami Beach, followed by other locations at Brickell, Wynwood and Naples, Florida.
- [Parla italiano?](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-parla-italiano/) - Learn to speak Italian, explore Italian culture, spend an evening learning to cook an Italian feast. Located in Coral Gables, this chapter of this international cultural society hosts a range of events that will enrich your understanding of all things Italian.
- [Meet n’ Cheese at the Citadel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-meet-n-cheese-citadel/) - In this corner of the new Citadel food hall, it’s grab-and-go, Italian-style: handy cones heaped with wedges of pink mortadella and salame, rustic breadsticks, a couple of chunks of Parmigiano and an olive or two. Or pick up panini, a salad with fresh mozzarella, a San Pellegrino aranciata. The prices are fair – panini start at $4.50 – and the products are as Italian as the Vespa Mauro Bortignon drives around town. Originally from Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto, Bortignon has assembled an easy menu with options like a charcuterie board, perfect for a group of friends hanging out at this Little River hotspot.
- [Venchi Chocolate Boutique](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-venchi-chocolate-boutique/) - Tucked in a corner of La Centrale at Brickell City Centre is a high-ceilinged, chic chocolate boutique and gelateria whose origin dates back to the 1800s, when young Silvano Venchi opened a pastry shop in Cuneo, south of Turin. He used Piedmont hazelnuts in his candies, which became popular throughout Italy and the rest of Europe. Today, their boutiques stock bins of colorfully wrapped chocolates; jars of a luxurious creamy chocolate spread made with cocoa, hazelnuts and olive oil; and tubs of traditional gelato, lovingly swirled on cones or in cups.
- [Mr. Olive Oil](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mr-olive-oil/) - For Marco Zanna, the health benefits are as important as flavor in the extra-virgin olive oil he imports from the Gentili family in the medieval town of Farnese near Tuscany. “Extra-virgin olive oil is the most digestible of the edible fats and is also filled with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients,” says the native of Rome. He enjoys taking customers on a tasting tour of Italy through his products, including white truffle olive oil from Molise, balsamic vinegar – including the coveted traditional varieties – from Modena and Lagano pasta from Rome.
- [Italian Luxury: Mr. C Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-italian-luxury-mr-c-coconut-grove/) - What does Italian luxury look like in the eyes of Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, fourth-generation brothers of the famed Cipriani hospitality family? The brand-new Mr. C Coconut Grove, their sleek property perched dramatically on sculptural stilts. “For Mr. C Coconut Grove, the aesthetic is a modern version of old-world simplicity blended with a bit of European glamour and design elements inspired by a sleek Italian yacht,” says Ignazio.
- [Origini, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-origini-miami/) - Look for the bicycle parked in front of this little store off Bird Rd. and SW 67 Ave. They offer a selection of prepared foods and Italian foods – biscotti, pasta, prosciutto, salumi, cheese, coffee and other pantry items.
- [La Centrale, Brickell City Centre](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-la-centrale-brickell-city-centre/) - Three floors of food, wine, cafes, bars and restaurants. Specialty foods and market items are on counters in between the prepared food stops, so wander around to discover everything, including hard-to-find regional specialties. The Mercato on the first floor includes a counter for salumi and cheeses and a bread station. On the second floor, there are three restaurants, Carne, Pesce and Stagionale, plus an Aperitivo and Cocktail Bar. The third floor houses the Enoteca Wine Bar and cooking school. You can eat a meal at La Centrale, then buy the same ingredients and make it at home, too. Need more help?
- [The Italian Depot, Hollywood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-italian-depot-hollywood/) - Open only on weekends, they stock authentic pasta, canned products, sweets, snacks and random Italian food items at decent prices. 
- [Doris Italian Market and Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-doris-italian-market-and-bakery/) - Since 1947, this market and bakery has catered to Italian-Americans, showcasing favorites like cannoli, sfogliatelle, baked ziti and eggplant parm. They also carry Italian imports, cheese, pasta and salami and cured meats. Locations in Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise (also Boca Raton, North Palm Beach) 
- [Il Paesano Italian Gourmet Food & Wine, Oakland Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-il-paesano-italian-gourmet-food-wine-oakland-park/) - In this tiny cafe and market you can find everything from arborio rice to Italian lemon-flavored sodium bicarb and olive oil sold by the liter, and you can dine here. The husband-and-wife owners, longing for authentic Italian products and a good home-cooked meal, decided to create their own business. Diners get a personalized experience – no menu, just daily specials – and warm hospitality.
- [Casa Tua Cucina, Brickell City Centre](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-casa-tua-cucina-brickell-city-centre/) - One of two Italian marketplaces at the sprawling new Brickell City Centre, Casa Tua Cucina is a bustling market and communal dining space with 10 dining stations. The concept is an offspring of Casa Tua, a longtime Italian restaurant and boutique hotel inside of a Mediterranean villa in Miami Beach known for its authentic Italian food and warm hospitality. It was launched in 2001 by Miky Grendene, an Italian from Padova, who teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue last year to open Casa Tua Cucina.
- [Bottega La Dolce Vita, 
Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bottega-la-dolce-vita-coral-gables/) - A simple desire for traditional Italian cookies made by Mulino Bianco inspired Franco Di Blasi and Joan Bovaresco to open their market in a little strip center on LeJeune Road in 2011.
- [Laurenzo’s Italian Market, North Miami Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-laurenzo-s-italian-market-north-miami-beach/) - Update: Laurenzo's announced they will be closing their market July 31 (the farmers market across the street will stay open).
- [Spris Pizza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-spris-pizza/) - Part of the Graspa Group, these trattorias serve a variety of flat-crust pizzas in mostly traditional flavor combos (amatriciana, capricciosa, regina), plus pasta at affordable prices. They also cater via a three-wheeled Ape Piaggio imported from Italy fitted with an oven that can pop out five pies at a time. Locations in Midtown, downtown Miami, Lincoln Road, South Miami
- [’O Munaciello, Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-o-munaciello-miami/) - At this high-ceilinged Florence import on the Upper East Side, featuring colorful artwork and folklore from Naples, they turn out both Neapolitan and traditional pizzas plus traditional Neapolitan dishes like Seafood Scialatiello – pasta with clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari. 
- [Stanzione 87, Brickell](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-stanzione-87-brickell/) - When Franco Stanzione was 23, he opened his first restaurant, Stanzione 87, in 2013. Equipped with a Stefano Ferrara oven from Naples, he introduced Neapolitan pizzas to the Brickell neighborhood in the midst of the massive construction site that is today Brickell City Centre. They survived and remain a friendly neighborhood pizzeria. The newest project, headed by his wife, Ashley: Ash Pizza Parlor at The Citadel Food Hall, bringing wood-fired pizzas and fun, if not-so-traditional, toppings. 
- [Pummarola](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pummarola/) - One of the first Neapolitan pizza places in South Florida, Pummarola – dialect for “tomato – was named after founder Larry Mele’s grandmother’s pizza and pasta restaurant in his native Naples. One of seven brothers, Mele came to the U.S. in 2002 with a culinary degree. After working at Escopazzo and Fratelli la Bufala in Miami Beach, Mele partnered with one of his brothers to create their Neapolitan pizzeria, opening locations in Boca Raton and Coral Gables, the new Midtown and The Falls. Homage to their nonna extends to the Fiat 500s inside each of their locations, explains Mele: “She drove a bright red Fiat to pick up ingredients.
- [Bufarella La Pizza Di Napoli, Fort Lauderdale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bufarella-la-pizza-di-napoli-fort-lauderdale/) - Born in Milan and raised in the Marche region of Italy, Stefano Versace was hungry for a good pizza in Fort Lauderdale: “I love pizza!” So he started his own pizzeria. Versace, founder of a chain of gelaterias in malls, including Miami International and the Galleria, brought in Italian pizzaioli and staff to make Neapolitan pizzas with housemade buffalo mozzarella, pasta and salads. 
- [Toscana Divino](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-toscana-divino/) - Italian entrepreneurs, restaurateurs and friends, Tommaso Morelato and Stefano Cavinato opened their first fine-dining restaurant, in 2012. Look for specialties like finocchiona sausage (white sausage with fennel pollen and pecorino), and pici senesi – hand-rolled pasta with duck leg ragu.
- [Vista, Upper Buena Vista](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-vista-upper-buena-vista/) - From another set of twin brothers who also started Ristorante Fratelli Milano in downtown Miami, this new space features classics like maltagliati pasta with braised brisket, tomato and Parmigiano and pasta frutti di mare and some decidedly non-Italian dishes, like avocado toast.
- [Via Verdi, MiMo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-verdi-mimo/) - From Piedmont, twin chefs Fabrizio and Nicola Carro are behind this casual restaurant with a bar, patio and intimate dining area, serving classic pasta dishes and regional specialties. A daily happy hour (4-8pm) features snacks like crispy polenta and whipped ricotta. 
- [Via Emilia Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-emilia-garden/) - From owners chef Wendy Cacciatori and Valentina Imbrenda, this 2,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor eatery features signature pasta dishes, fresh carved prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano, an open kitchen, expanded market offering homemade and imported Italian goods, a butcher area where guests can choose their preferred cut of meat, and pasta-making station.
- [Via Emilia 9, South Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-emilia-9-south-beach/) - Chef Giancarlo “Wendy” Cacciatori, who learned to make pastas from his nonna, opened Via Emilia 9 in South Beach in 2014 with his wife, Valentina Imbrenda, and launched Nonna Beppa in Tribeca last year in honor of his late grandmother. Favorites are tortellini in brodo, homemade flatbreads. 
- [Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante, Sunset Harbour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sardinia-enoteca-ristorante-sunset-harbour/) - Before Sunset Harbour became a hot dining destination, Sardinia was serving authentic dishes from chef and co-owner Pietro Vardeu’s native Sardinia, including fregoletta, Sardinian couscous with baby clams and saffron broth and pane carasau, the traditional crispy flatbread; and malloreddos (little Sardinian gnocchi) with sausages, peas and saffron. 
- [Sapore di Mare, Coconut Grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sapore-di-mare-coconut-grove/) - This small seafood restaurant from Giorgia Calabrese from Naples and her husband Matteo Paderni from Florence focuses on fresh fish and shellfish – scampi from Mazara dela Vallo, Mediterranean cod, sea bass, clams and octopus. It’s a friendly family business. 
- [Salumeria 104, Midtown Miami and Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-salumeria-104-midtown-miami-and-coral-gables/) - Born in Treviso, chef and co-owner Angelo Masarin helped his grandfather make wine and salumi and picked mushrooms and wild asparagus with his grandmother in Italy. The experiences shaped his dishes at this trattoria. Salumi is available to eat in or take away. 
- [Macchialina, South Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-macchialina-south-beach/) - Open since 2012, this rustic neighborhood spot consistently turns out authentic pasta made in house, like beet mezzaluna and cavatelli and regional touches like gnocco fritto, puffy dough from Emilia-Romagna, served for the salumi and cheese board. Executive chef Mike Pirolo was born in Queens but raised in Avellino in Campania; his chef de cuisine, Ruggero Vittorini, was born in Rome. Look for a second location to come at Alhambra Towers in Coral Gables.
- [Fiola Ristorante & Bar, 
Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fiola-ristorante-bar-coral-gables/) - This elegant newcomer is the South Florida outpost of the Washington, D.C., fine-dining flagship from chef Fabio Trabocchi, born in the Marche region, and his Spanish wife and business partner, Maria Font Trabocchi. Italian ingredients get luxurious treatment, as in a porcini mushroom soup with sheep’s milk ricotta pansotti and Parmigiano foam and a prosciutto-wrapped veal chop with Alba hazelnuts.
- [Doma, Wynwood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-doma-wynwood/) - Southern Italian cuisine from Luca Lomonaco, who has worked at Toscana Divino, Il Gabbiano and Forte dei Marmi, and partners, in a modern, light space. Seafood, pasta and salads use locally sourced produce from Harpke Farms. 
- [Pro Kitchen Hub](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pro-kitchen-hub/) - Why We Love It: More than a shared kitchen, Pro Kitchen Hub also helps food business entrepreneurs start and develop sustainable businesses. Their services include food truck/mobile food cart commissaries, dry and cold storage, food safety manager and food handler certification, business development workshops and seminars and event space rental for cooking classes and presentations.
- [Yumbrella](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-yumbrella/) - The food: Yumbrella's founder, Steve Simon, has put together comfort-food staples, including his own Killer Melts burgers and grilled cheese, two stands from popular chef Adrianne Calvo, Dr. Limon's ceviche bar and two bars, The Beverly and the Tonic. The scene: Loud! Lots of UM students and South Miami locals gather here and weekends feature live music on the stage.
- [South Beach Food Hall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-south-beach-food-hall/) - The food: The latest offerings include The Blakery cookies, La Santa Taqueria, Pho Sho, Dale Street Food, Gutenburg, Kae Sushi, Chick’n Jones, Plants N Bowls and Baklava Bakery. There's a massive video sxreen to watch live-streaming sports. The scene: There are bars with Happy Hour specials and events like salsa lessons. What else? Hours are Fri.-Sat 11am-11pm and Sun., Wed., Thur. 11am-10pm. Convenient parking in the same building –.$6 off parking with validation. You can do delivery/takeout. 
- [Casa Tua Cucina](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-casa-tua-cucina/) - The food: Twelve different stations make up this compact space, including pasta, salads, baked goods, pastries and charcuterie, plus a full bar that offers 48 wines by the glass. The scene: Always busy, with shoppers and Brickell office workers at the communal tables, especially during the lunch hour. What else? Open daily 9am-11pm. Parking is easy in the Brickell City Centre Garage, or take the free Metromover stop. 
- [Luna Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-luna-park/) - The food: In addition to pizza, pasta, salads and a cafe, they carry regional Italian foods that can be hard to find in South Florida. Restaurants – Pesce, Carne, Stagionale – offer more conventional dining experiences, while the first-floor Mercato is an open floor plan. You can easily buy items (like pasta) that you've tried, prepared, in the food hall. Download their app and you can order bites online.
- [The Citadel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-citadel/) - The food: An intriguing combination of first-class artisans foods, including Borti pasta; Doña Posada Venezuelan bakery; Guerito’s burritos; Maki San sushi; Manjay Caribbean cuisine; Pho Sho Vietnamese-inspired fast food; Poke-San poke bowls; Stanzione pizza; The Shores Fish Market; Sweet Melody ice cream; USBS burgers; Vice City Bean coffee and pastries. And don't miss Sir Thrifty, a vintage boutique with vinyl, toys, magazines and cultural discoveries.
- [MIA Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mia-market/) - The food: Sushi Yasu Tanaka, nigiri-focused Japanese cuisine; Chévre Miami French cuisine; Atomica Peruvian Flavors; Jaffa Miami Mediterranean cuisine; Sardomare Pasta Bar; Yacchan by Masumura Japanese street food; Hot Lime craft tacos and ceviche; Attiko Gastro Pub taste of Latin American cuisine; Chick & Smash smash burgers; MIA Market Bar; Sabal Coffee; Plants & Bowls healthy juice bar.. The scene: Laid-back and welcoming vibe in a second-floor space with lots of natural light and a central cocktail bar, plus an outdoor patio with swings. 
- [The Lincoln Eatery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lincoln-eatery/) - The food: Lots of food choices, drink and a stylish coffee and sweets bar. New additions Cho: Tu and Crazy Good Kitchen join AI Sushi, AI Tallarin, BBQ & Craft Company, Cilantro 27, Fresh Garden Bowls, Gorilla Pizza, Miami’s Vice Canteen, Pesto Italian Cuisine, Plant Theory, Stephanie’s Crèpes, Vice Burger and XO Espresso Bar. The scene: Low-key and convenient to conventioneers (the Miami Beach Convention Center is only a block away) and Lincoln Road shoppers looking for A/C.
- [1-800-Lucky](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-1-800-lucky/) - The food: Usagi authentic Japanese ramen; Gold Marquess Chinese cuisine; Jeepney Filipino dishes; Sili Southeast Asian creations; B-Side Japanese and Peruvian flavors; and Yip dum sum. The scene: Indoors and outdoors, it's an Asian marketplace: loud and steamy in the summer, with live music, DJs and karaoke late into the night. There's a fun little market selling vinyl and other bodega-y items. What else? Pet-friendly. Park on the street using pay-by-phone. No reservations needed for dining. Open daily til 2am, til 3am on weekends.
- [Aloha Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-aloha-redland-0/) - Aloha Redland at a Glance Farmers: Martina Gonzalez and Alicia del AguilaWhere they’re located: HomesteadWebsite: aloharedland.com Instagram: @aloharedlandWhat they grow: Salad greens, lettuce heads, turmeric, squash, tomatoes, kale, collards, broccoli, Asian cabbages, beets, radishes, turnips, eggplants, peppers, edible flowers, herbs, and ashwagandha root.Where they sell: Palmetto Bay Farmers Market, wholesale via The Garden Network
- [Brewing Life Kombucha with CBD](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-brewing-life-kombucha-cbd/) - Brewing Life, a local kombucha maker, adds 20mg of full-spectrum CBD to its popular Goji-n-Berries flavor to enhance anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They’re at the farmers markets in Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne (Saturdays); Palmetto Bay and Miami Shores (Sundays). 
- [CBD-infused Farmers Market Honey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cbd-infused-farmers-market-honey/) - Among Farmers Market Honey's wide variety of local honey products is CBD-infused honey to help alleviate anxiety, stress, trouble sleeping and other health issues. In addition to honey sticks infused with 10mg of CBD oil ($15/package and up), you can find drops, gel capsules and other CBD products. Find at the farmers markets in Plantation (Saturdays), Tamarac (Sundays), Broward Health Imperial Point (Thursdays) and Lauderdale by-the-Sea (Sundays, seasonal).
- [Happy Dog Bakery Hemp Drops for Dogs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-happy-dog-bakery-hemp-drops-dogs/) - Established in 2008, Jerry Kugel’s Happy Dog Bakery recently added anxiety-reducing hemp drops for dogs to its inventory of healthy pet treats. Find Happy Dog Bakery products at farmers markets in Plantation (Saturday); Tamarac (Sunday) and Lauderdale By-the-Sea (Sundays in season); and Broward Health Imperial Point (Thursday). 
- [Selina Brawlers CBD-infused Cold Brew](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-selina-brawlers-cbd-infused-cold-brew/) - At the coffee lounge of this Wynwood retailer, their CBD-infused cold brew ($7.50) uses infused hemp extract in their specialty roasted coffee, promoting relaxation and takes away the anxiety that caffeine can cause. A 10-oz bag of their coffee, from La Guamera Farm, is $30. It’s not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- [Courtney’s Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-courtney-s-cookies/) - Courtney Leon's line of vegan, gluten-free cookies includes two CBD-infused offerings: Nighty Night ($9 each), with 50 mg of CBD and melatonin; and Chill Out ($5 each), with 25mg of CBD, for reducing inflammation and promoting relaxation. Find them at the Coconut Grove Farmers Market (every Saturday); Coral Gables Farmers Market (Saturday Jan.-Mar.) and the University of Miami Farmers Market (Wednesdays during school year).
- [Muz Muz Banana Snacks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-muz-muz-banana-snacks/) - Launching in 2019, Muz Muz will sell hemp-infused “Banana Buddies” in a retail shop. Follow their website for details. 
- [Physicians Preferred CBD Drops](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-physicians-preferred-cbd-drops/) - Owned by a local family, Physicians Preferred grows hemp at their farm in Colorado and turns raw material into oils, which are shipped to South Florida for final processing. They sell their non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free CBD to food vendors like Courtney’s Cookies, Angry Booch, Pamela Wasabi and Native Guy Honey and have appeared on the cocktail menu at Plant Miami and the tea menu at Ikon Miami. Physicians Preferred sells CBD topical creams and tinctures, including specific blends for joint and menstrual relief, sleep aids and pet-strength oils.
- [Passionfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-passionfruit/) - Find passionfruit: Look for fruits in farmers markets and roadside stands from May through February. Frozen passionfruit pulp is sold in grocery stores year-round.
- [Dragon fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dragon-fruit/) - Find dragon fruit: The season runs June-November. They’re carried in farmers markets, roadside stands and some supermarkets.
- [Papaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-papaya/) - Find papaya: Papaya grows year-round in South Florida but is most plentiful in the summer. Find in farmers markets and roadside stands.
- [Longan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-longan/) - Find longan: Find at farmers markets and fruit stands in the Redland and Homestead starting in July.
- [Lychee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lychee/) - Find lychee: Look in farmers markets, fruit stands and along the roads in the Redland and Homestead starting in May.
- [Jackfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jackfruit/) - Find jackfruit: Their season runs from May through October. Look for cut fruit at farmers markets, including the Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park on Saturday, the Pinecrest Gardens market on Sunday and the Redland Community Farm and Market all week.
- [Mamey sapote](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mamey-sapote/) - Find mamey sapote: Depending on the variety – Pantin and Magana are widely grown – you can find ripe mamey sapote year-round in South Florida. Look for fruits in Hispanic grocery stores and fruit stands, like Robert Is Here.
- [Canistel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-canistel/) - Find canistel: The season runs from November through March. Somewhat uncommon, canistel turns up in hyperlocal farmers markets from Bee Heaven Farm, Robert Is Here and LNB Groves.
- [Sapodilla](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sapodilla/) - Find sapodilla: They’re in markets from November to August. At the Pinecrest Gardens farmers market on Sundays, LNB Groves serves a popular “Sapodelicious” smoothie made with sapodilla.
- [Cacao](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cacao/) - Although they are sensitive to the cold, cacao trees are being successfully cultivated by some growers in South Florida. One chocolate maker has even started making tree-to-bar chocolate bars with Florida-grown cacao. At the USDA’s Subtropical Horticulture Research Station off Old Cutler Road near Palmetto Bay, researchers grow and study cacao plants year-round.
- [Mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mango/) - Mango (Mangifera indica) is tropical fruit royalty in South Florida, where hundreds of varieties of mangos grow – backyard favorites like Kent, Haden and Glenn, and beloved mangos from India (Alphonse, Mallika), Southeast Asia (Nam Doc Mai), the Caribbean (Julie, Graham), Mexico (Ataulfo) and Central America (Fairchild). Mangos can be ripe when green, yellow, orange or red; as small as pears or as large as footballs; sweet, tart and juicy; and taste of pineapple, coconut, lemon or peach. The best have buttery smooth flesh free of stringy fibers. To store, peel and cut into chunks or slices, and freeze in zip-top bags.
- [PARKLAND: Parkland Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-parkland-parkland-farmers-market/) - Dates and hours for 2020-2021: Sundays 9-noon Nov. 15, Dec. 6, Dec.20, Jan. 3, Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 7, Mar. 21, April 11, April 25
- [Flamingo Crossing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-flamingo-crossing/) - Why We Love It: Homemade gelato on Duval Street in the heart of Key West. South Florida flavors include Cuban coffee, mango, passion fruit, key lime and ginger and – because this is Duval Street – boozy options like Chocolate Amaretto and Rum Runner. Find it Flamingo Crossing 1107 Duval St Key West, FL
- [Produce and Pantry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-produce-and-pantry/) - CSA Info Neighborhood/County/City: Miami-Dade Region for CSA dropoff/pickup: Saturday: Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park; Sunday at the farm Location of farm: Homestead CSA Open Season/months: Nov. through mid-April Open hours: Various Contact information: producepantryfarm (AT) gmail.com
- [Grouper](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grouper/) - Members of the seabass family, grouper is a popular menu item, available year-round with peak months from April-Oct. High in protein and low in fat, grouper flesh is firm and white with a large flake. Black grouper has firm, sweet flesh that tastes of lobster and shrimp because of its shellfish diet.
- [Blue Crab](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-blue-crab/) - Harvested on both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, these dark green crabs are harvested when their skeletons are hard – where they are eaten steamed – and soft-shell, which can be eaten shell and all. Their sweet, creamy meat is high in protein and low in fat.
- [Stone Crab](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-stone-crab/) - One of South Florida’s menu favorites, stone crabs live in both Atlantic and Gulf waters. Their ability to regenerate their huge claws makes this seafood especially sustainable; fishermen remove one or both claws and return the live crab to the water so it can grow its lost limbs again. Crab claws are cooked in boiling water immediately after harvest, then sold fresh or frozen. Stone crab season in Oct. 15 through mid-May.
- [Mahi-mahi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mahi-mahi/) - Also known as dorado, mahi-mahi is a gorgeous fish with an iridescent blue-green and gold body and a golden tail. Found in waters around the world, they are harvested in Monroe County and are available year-round, peaking in the summer months. The flesh is lean, firm, light and moist.
- [Spiny Lobster](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-spiny-lobster/) - This Florida crustacean may not have claws like its Maine counterpart, but its sweet, low-fat meat found in the tails is popular on grills during the summer. Most of the state’s commercial harvest comes from Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. During the two-day mini-season, the last Wed. and Thurs. of July, lobster hunters get their chance to catch them before the regular lobster season begins, Aug. 6-Mar. 31.
- [Yellowtail Snapper](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-yellowtail-snapper/) - Found in South Florida, the Gulf and the Caribbean, this distinctive fish with its yellow stripes is lean, with firm textured white meat. Peak availability is Mar.-June.
- [Florida Shrimp](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-florida-shrimp/) - Pink shrimp are sweet and tender, typically caught in South Florida and Gulf waters. The season is March through May, and October through December. White shrimp (Oct.-Dec.), mild and tender, are primarily caught on the Atlantic coast. Brown shrimp (June-Aug.) are found in deeper waters. Rock shrimp (Aug.-Oct.) have hard shells and sweet flesh that tastes somewhat like lobster.
- [Three Hands Fish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-three-hands-fish/) - Why We Love It: Not all Florida Keys restaurants serve fresh, locally caught seafood – a premise that inspired the three partners to establish Three Hands Fish. Deeply committed to supporting local fishermen and what they catch, they’ve built relationships with fishermen, employed fillet masters and established both a consumer fish market and delivery for
- [Fresh Florida Fisheries](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fresh-florida-fisheries/) - Why We Love It: Although they’re only a couple of years old, this market says its management collectively has 100 years of experience working with local fishermen and running a fish market. They clean the fish and fillet, butterfly or cut it into steaks so it can be easily prepared at home. Their restaurant includes
- [Pop’s Fish Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pop-s-fish-market/) - Why We Love It: Open since 1957, the current owners, John and Sandra Adeimy, took over 12 years ago and continue their long tradition of running seafood markets. The Adeimys use their own fishermen and divers to catch Florida shrimp, lobster tails and grouper and stone crabs in season, and get regular deliveries of seafood
- [Keys Fisheries](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-keys-fisheries-0/) - Why We Love It: The wholesale fishery, market and restaurant supplies stone crabs and seafood to Whole Foods Markets and Joe’s Stone Crab. They ship local shrimp, lobster tails, stone crab and local fish, plus local accompaniments: mustard sauce smoked fish and dip, Old Florida Bay Seasoning and key lime pie. Their full-service restaurant is
- [Pop’s Fish Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pop-s-fish-market-0/) - Why We Love It: Open since 1957, the current owners, John and Sandra Adeimy, took over 12 years ago and continue their long tradition of running seafood markets. The Adeimys use their own fishermen and divers to catch Florida shrimp, lobster tails and grouper and stone crabs in season, and get regular deliveries of seafood
- [La Camaronera Seafood Joint and Fish Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-la-camaronera-seafood-joint-and-fish-market/) - Why We Love It: Cousin to the owners of Garcia’s, David Garcia and La Camaronera tell their family story on a stylish mural in their Flagler St. market and restaurant. Six years ago they expanded, adding tables and serving beer. Buy seafood from a display case in the back; eat their famous Pan Con Minuta
- [Two Bills Seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-two-bills-seafood/) - Why We Love It: Two Bills has taken over Captain Mike’s Fresh Fish, which used to be in Fort Lauderdale. The fish are caught fresh from their third-generation fishermen and includes seasonal favorites like stone crab claws, soft-shell crabs and Florida lobsters, sushi-grade snapper, swordfish, seabass and tuna. Find it Two Bills Seafood 4501 SW
- [Garcia’s Seafood Grille & Fish Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-garcia-s-seafood-grille-fish-market/) - Why We Love It: Open since 1966, this started as a fish market, processing plant and wholesaler opened by the Garcia brothers, who fled Castro’s Cuba. Today, their sons are now running the Miami River restaurant and market. They know the fishermen personally since they had their own fleet of boats until 1979. At the
- [Captain’s Tavern Restaurant and Seafood Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-captain-s-tavern-restaurant-and-seafood-market/) - Why We Love It: Captain Bill Bowers has been operating his market since 1976, working with local fishermen to bring the freshest fish and shellfish to customers and his restaurant, adjacent to the market. Their special scotch bonnet sauce, made by his wife Andrea, is an ode to her homeland of Jamaica. For over 30
- [Casablanca Seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-casablanca-seafood/) - Why We Love It: Founded in 1994 by two brothers who came from a long line of fishermen, Casablanca started on Watson Island and relocated to their current location on the Miami River. Because they own their own fleet of boats, they can deliver fresh fish for their market and restaurant next door, Casablanca Seafood
- [Brutus Seafood Market 
and Eatery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-brutus-seafood-market-and-eatery/) - Why We Love It: In the business for 15 years, owner Elise Mucha bought Brutus two years ago and works with four local fishermen, all providing her with a variety of fresh seafood. One based in Conch Key provides her with stone crabs and lobster; most of her fresh fish comes from a contact in
- [The Frieze](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-frieze/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: A longtime favorite in Miami Beach, the Warren family has owned and operated this stylish ice cream parlor off Lincoln Road since 1993. All their ice creams are kosher dairy and all sorbets are pareve. Don't miss: Banana ice cream with vanilla wafers. Find it The Frieze 1626 Michigan
- [Empower Farms CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-empower-farms-csa/) - CSA Info Farm location: Florida CityDropoff points: Farm pickup available; delivery to 33033, 33133, 33134, 33137, 33138, 33139, 33140 south of 41st St, 33143, 33145, 33146, 33149, 33150, 33156, 33157, 33158, *Brickell, selected addresses – contact to see if they can deliver to you. Pickup: Empower Farms – Saturdays 10am – 3pm Key to Health, Key Biscayne – Thursdays 2pm – 6pm Gaucho Ranch, Little River – Saturdays 10am – 7pm Red Road and Coral Way (nearby) – Thursdays 2pm – 8pm
- [KENDALL: Kendall Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-kendall-kendall-farmers-market/) - Sundays 9-2. 
- [Produce Delivery: Taste of Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-produce-delivery-taste-redland/) - Why We Love It: This new service ships local produce in season to South Florida residents via the US postal service. You can order an assortment of tropical fruits, specific fruits or veggies, honey and other products and it will arrive the next day (or second-day elsewhere in Florida). Redland Raised and Fresh from Florida,
- [Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chill-n-nitrogen-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Danny Golik started this chain of liquid nitrogen ice cream shops in South Florida, which use Florida-sourced Dairy Mix and local producers of dulce de leche and Cuban coffee and fruit farms. Customers can choose different bases, including ice cream, yogurt, tart yogurt and coconut milk. Other locations are
- [Brain Freeze Nitrogen Ice Cream + Yogurt Lab](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-brain-freeze-nitrogen-ice-cream-yogurt-lab/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Science-themed ice creams, including combos with sauce-filled syringes, add fun to this local chain of liquid-nitrogen parlors, and they also do memorable special events large and small. Find in Doral, Kendall, Pembroke Pines. Don’t miss: Collaborations, like those with Fireman Derek’s Key Lime Pie or Red Velvet Cake; ice
- [Lulu's Nitrogen Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lulus-nitrogen-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Luisa Santos went from farmers markets to her brick-and-mortar in Edgewater, using cream and milk from Dakin Dairy Farm in Myakka City and sourcing local fruits from the Redland for her ice creams and sorbets. Santos was recently named SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Florida. Don’t miss:
- [Aubi & Ramsa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-aubi-ramsa/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Seriously boozy (21+) liquor ice cream combos, available as scoops (from $7) or pints (from $20). Choose from single malts paired with Belgian chocolate, ice creams made with tequila and mezcal, rum and champagne sorbets, to name a few. Don’t miss: Key Lime Martini, made with St. George Botanivore
- [La Michoacana Paletera y Neveria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-la-michoacana-paletera-y-neveria/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Take a number, stand in line and try to decide on ice cream, sorbet or paletas, including Mexican specialties like avocado, rice pudding, sweet corn and rum raisin. You can also get aguas frescas, refreshing fruit-based beverages. There's also a location at Redland Market Village. Don’t miss: Mango sorbet
- [Mad Lab Creamery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mad-lab-creamery/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Is it just us? – we think there be more soft-serve in South Florida. Chef Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore has wisely chosen to showcase the swirly ice cream for her ice cream shop, whimsically decorated with charming ice-cream-cone floors and pink accents. Since this is in the Palm Court surrounded by
- [Dasher & Crank](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dasher-crank/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Chef Thomas McCarthy, formerly of Zuma and Morimoto in Philadelphia, creates unique flavors inspired by local artisans, like JoJoTea and Per’La Roasters, and ingredients. “Mexican Tarragon came about after a couple of women had picked up some tarragon at the Arsht Center farmers market,” he says, so he whipped
- [Azucar Ice Cream Company](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-azucar-ice-cream-company/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Azucar is owner Suzy Batlle’s love letter to Cuba in the form of beloved flavors – mantecado, café con leche, caramel flan, mamey, coconut and of course her signature Abuela Maria, vanilla with guava, cream cheese and galletas Maria. You can also find her at Downtown Dadeland. And if
- [Frice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-frice-cream/) - https://www.fricecream.miami/
- [Wilton Creamery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wilton-creamery/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: This might be the most inventive ice cream menu in South Florida, and it’s always changing. Their small-batch specialties have included novelties like Shampoo (matcha-infused ice cream with aloe and honey); Thai Peanut (peanut sauce ice cream with sweet soy sauce, Thai chilis, jalapeños, sesame seeds and crushed peanuts);
- [Bianco Gelato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bianco-gelato-0/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: In the heart of Coconut Grove’s strollable downtown, this small parlor serves creamy, light Italian gelato – and it’s certified organic, too, plus vegan sorbets and pops. Their pints are now available at local markets and Milam’s Markets. Other locations are at The Citadel, Bal Harbour Shops and South
- [Nanndi Frozen Cream and Pastry Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-nanndi-frozen-cream-and-pastry-shop/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: This is what a modern ice cream parlor looks like – clean, sparse – in the impressive strip of independent restaurants in Downtown Dadeland. Their presentation looks like that of a gelateria, but they call their product frozen cream, neither gelato nor ice cream, made with seasonal ingredients. Don’t
- [Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wall-s-old-fashioned-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Their South Miami shop is a longtime family favorite, the place to go after a soccer victory. Don’t miss: Kids love brightly colored Super Hero, intensely red, blue, yellow and green (but it’s actually plain vanilla). Find it Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream 8075 SW 67 Ave., Miami Miami
- [Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jaxson-s-ice-cream-parlor-restaurant/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Monroe Udell opened this parlor in 1956 and it’s still going strong, a friendly place decorated with old license plates and colorful antiques, especially good for a crowd. Don’t miss: They’re known for big, bigger, biggest, like the Kitchen Sink – for those “with an appetite for the unusual”
- [Whip’n Dip Ice Cream Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-whip-n-dip-ice-cream-shop/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Since 1985, this family-owned business has served kids in pajamas, kids in soccer uniforms, kids who got good report cards, and happy moms and dads – even A-Rod, J-Lo and kids (check their Facebook page). They do scoops, soft serve, cookies, banana boats, cakes and other treats. Don’t miss:
- [Swensen's Grill & Ice Cream Parlor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-swensens-grill-ice-cream-parlor/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: In 1948, founder Earle Swensen opened his first parlor in San Francisco. This is one of only three locations in the U.S., but there are plenty of Swensen’s across Asia and the Middle East, plus Canada and Colombia. Don’t miss: Popular with families and kids, this is where you
- [Tiny Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tiny-farm/) - CSA Info Farm location: South Miami-DadeHow it works: Prepay for 20 weeks of deliveries and they’ll send you a box of fresh produce each week during the growing season Nov.-April. Your $1,000 payment becomes a credit that you can use each week and they’ll deduct the amount ordered until you use up all the credit. If you use all your credit before the 20 weeks are over, you can keep ordering and pay for your order as you go.
- [Lolo's Surf Cantina](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lolos-surf-cantina/) - Don't miss: Pastel de Elote with Créme Fraiche is a dish of warm sweet corn cakes topped with ice cream.
- [ElCielo Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-elcielo-miami/) - Why We Love It: The scoop: Inspired by Colombian ancestral roots, chef Juan Manuel “Juanma” Barrientos offers modern cuisine, influenced by the cuisine of other Latin countries, using local organic products. Find it ElCielo Miami 31 SE 5TH St. Brickell On The River North Tower Miami, FL 33131
- [Komodo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-komodo/) - Don't miss: Foodgōd Baked Alaska Surprise, made with cake batter, strawberry ice cream, funfetti cake, cotton candy, white chocolate Rice Krispies and Fruity Pebbles. 
- [Planta South Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-planta-south-beach/) - Don't miss: Charcoal soft-serve topped with freshly shaved coconut.
- [Farmer Fred](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-farmer-fred/) - Why We Love It: Farmers Fred and Gaelle make all kinds of items from what they grow: honey and beeswax soap using milk from their own goats, plus raw kombucha and jams and preserves, Find it Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park 7900 Bird Rd Miami 33155
- [Exquisito Fine Chocolates](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-exquisito-fine-chocolates/) - Why We Love It: Carolina Quijano’s bean-to-bar chocolates and bonbons, available online and via wholesale clients, including Azucar Ice Cream, Edge, Steak and Bar, Pasion del Cielo and Threefold Cafe, is now a brick-and-mortar chocolate factory in Little Havana offering tours. “You’ll be able to openly see all steps in chocolate production and all the
- [Natural and Raw Creations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-natural-and-raw-creations/) - They use herbs from their backyard along with essential oils and herbs to make soaps, body scrubs and mosquito repellents. Maldonado and Reyes sell their products at the farmers markets and special events, and that’s enough to keep them busy. “We like to do our products in small batches,” says Maldonado. “We love what we do and enjoy offering a natural product that can benefit others.” They’re at the Southwest Community Farmers Market at Tropical Park every Saturday, and at special events at Fruit and Spice Park, Cauley Square and local schools.
- [Reeny’s Butterflies Blooms and Bees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-reeny-s-butterflies-blooms-and-bees/) - “I am not a master gardener or master beekeeper, an entomologist or a journalist,” says Russell. “I am simply a backyard gardener who is trying to lessen her carbon footprint on this earth.” Russell makes a variety of colorful soaps using honey and beeswax from her treatment-free beehives when possible: chamomile and honey-infused baby soaps, coconut milk and aloe, and mango, to name a few. Other products include beard balm and beard oil; bath soaks and bombs; lip balms and body butter; goat’s milk and honey lotion; and bug repellent, using neem oil, lemongrass and citronella.
- [Our Paradise Creations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-our-paradise-creations/) - When Mike and Torri Taunton discovered they had neem trees growing in their Homestead backyard, he made soap and she made hair care products and lotion in their kitchen. “All the benefits of neem are overwhelming,” Torri says. Their soap is made with neem leaves, aloe vera, ginger and turmeric, all grown on their property; lotions use neem tincture made with neem leaves and vegetable glycerin; and shampoos for people and pets include argan oil. Find them at the Redland Country Market. 
- [Cantina Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cantina-beach/) - Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly • $$$ • 305.365.4500
- [Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-whiskey-joes-bar-grill/) - American, Bar, Seafood, Burgers • $$ • 305.423.6590
- [Tutto Pizza and Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tutto-pizza-and-pasta/) - Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options • $$ • 305.361.2224
- [The Golden Hog](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-golden-hog/) - American, European, Delicatessen, Bakery, Vegetarian Friendly • $$ • 305.361.1300
- [The Corner Coffee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-corner-coffee/) - Cafe, snack bar • $ • 786.420.2666
- [Stefano's Wine & Liquor](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-stefanos-wine-liquor/) - Cocktails, beer, wine, tapas • $$ • 305.361.7007
- [Starbucks Coffee Company](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-starbucks-coffee-company/) - Café, American, Gluten Free Options • $$ • 305.361.3496 
- [Sir Pizza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sir-pizza/) - Pizza, Italian • $$ • 305.361.5701
- [Sake Room](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sake-room/) - Japanese, Fusion • $$$ • 305.456.0488
- [Rusty Pelican](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rusty-pelican/) - American, Seafood • $$$ • 305.361.3818
- [Rumbar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rumbar/) - Bar, Cuban, Latin • $$ • 305.365.4500
- [Randazzo's Italian Seafood and Classics Restaurant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-randazzos-italian-seafood-and-classics-restaurant/) - Italian, Seafood, Vegan Options • $$$ • 305.456.0480
- [Puntino Key Biscayne](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-puntino-key-biscayne/) - Authentic Italian • $$$ • 305.361.6252
- [Pita Pockets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pita-pockets/) - Lebanese, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly • $ • 786.762.2561
- [Piononos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-piononos/) - Desserts, Cakes, Bakery • $$ • 305.361.3237
- [Patagonia Nahuen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-patagonia-nahuen/) - Argentinean gourmet market • $$ • 305.361.0662
- [Origin Asian Bistro and Sushi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-origin-asian-bistro-and-sushi/) - Japanese, Thai, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly • $$ • 305. 365.1260
- [Oasis Café at Key Biscayne](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-oasis-caf-key-biscayne/) - Latin, Cuban, Caribbean, Café • $ • 305.361.9009
- [Novecento Key Biscayne](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-novecento-key-biscayne/) - Steakhouse, Argentinean, Latin, Gluten Free Options • $$ • 305.362.0900
- [Milanezza Restaurant and Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-milanezza-restaurant-and-bar/) - Argentinean, Italian, Grill, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free • $$ • 305.646.1001
- [Lightkeepers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lightkeepers/) - Coastal Cuisine, Hand-Crafted Cocktails, Vegetarian Friendly • $$$ • 305.365.4500
- [Lighthouse Café](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lighthouse-caf/) - Café, American, Seafood • $$ • 305.361.8487
- [La Scala](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-la-scala/) - Italian Cuisine • $$ • 786.773.3633
- [La Boulangerie Boul'Mich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-la-boulangerie-boulmich/) - Deli-Bakery, Café, French, Vegetarian Friendly * $$ • 305.365.5260
- [Key Pantry: Eat.Drink.Shop.](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-key-pantry-eatdrinkshop/) - Café, Marketplace • $$ • 305.365.4500
- [Kazumi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-kazumi/) - Japanese, Fusion • $$$ • 305.361.2675
- [Fairways on the Key](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fairways-key/) - American, Continental cuisine • $$ • 305.361.6010
- [Dune Burgers on the Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dune-burgers-beach/) - American, Bar and Vegetarian Friendly • $$$ • 305-365-4500
- [Donut Gallery Diner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-donut-gallery-diner/) - Diner, American • $ • 305.361.9985
- [Domino's Pizza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dominos-pizza/) - Pizza, Italian • $ • 305.361.0000
- [Doggi's Arepa Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-doggis-arepa-bar/) - Latin, Venezuelan Cuisine • $$ • 786.485.4355
- [Costa Med](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-costa-med/) - International Bistro Cuisine, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options. International Bistro Cuisine • $$$ • 305.361.7575
- [Clásica Victoria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cl-sica-victoria/) - Bakery, Bistro + Catering • $$ • 786.803.8536
- [Brasas KB](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-brasas-kb/) - Peruvian, Rotisserie • $$ • 786.615.2399
- [Boater's Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-boaters-grill/) - Oceanfront, Seafood, Cuban • $$ • 305.361.0080
- [Community Garden: Hollywood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-hollywood/) - HIghland Gardens Community Garden 954-624-2121
- [CORAL GABLES: UHealth Lennar Medical Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coral-gables-uhealth-lennar-medical-marketplace/) - Hours and season: Fridays 11am-3pm year-round
- [PG Tropicals](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pg-tropicals/) - Why We Love It: PG Tropicals sources rare, exotic and local subtropical fruits for their preserves, including guava from their partner farm, Guavonia Guava Grove, in Homestead's Redland. They produce seasonal varieties of jams, jellies, marmalades, extracts and purées. You can buy their guava and tropical fruit products at the Coral Gables farmers market. Their
- [Guava Danish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guava-danish/) - Why We Love It: Instead of the guava-and-cheese pastelito, JW Pastry of Davie combines the two as filling for a flaky pastry. Find it at their Davie bakery or farmers markets at Plantation, Lauderdale By-the-Sea, Tamarac and Broward Health. Find it JW Pastry 5665 S University Dr. Davie, FL 33328
- [Guava Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guava-pie/) - Why We Love It: Among Knaus Berry Farm’s pies is this smooth guava pie made with guava cream cheese and a crumb crust, similar to a key lime pie. They also carry strawberry/guava jelly and hot pepper/guava jelly. If you can make it to this Redland bakery and fruit stand on a weekday, the lines
- [Bo & Jo’s Guava Cream Cheese Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bo-jo-s-guava-cream-cheese-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: Tangy and sweet, this ice cream from Sweet Melody Crafted Ice Cream Co. is made from cream cheese, sour cream, lemon and guava. “This was one of the first flavors I made, and it happens to be my number one seller,” says Mike Romeu. Ghee Indian Kitchen in Downtown Dadeland and
- [Mama’s Guava Bars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mama-s-guava-bars/) - Why We Love It: Alejandro DeZayas and Agustin Guardiola started their business out of their college apartment in 2012, making guava-stuffed shortbread bars from a family recipe. Today, you can find them at retailers in Miami at St. Augustine, including Downstairs convenience stores, Vicky Bakery, Pasion del Cielo, Tinta y Café and the Tower Theater.
- [Avenues of Expression: Street Traditions in Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-avenues-expression-street-traditions-miami/) - Why We Love It: Food plays a key role in this new exhibition exploring life and traditions on the street, whether it’s the fruit vendor peddling mamoncillos or a food truck dishing up fritas. Through artifacts, video interviews, interactives, and recreated environments, Avenues of Expression inspires visitors to get street smart and discover the world
- [Croquetapalooza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-croquetapalooza/) - Why We Love It: Of all of Burger Beast’s comfort food events, this one looks, sounds and tastes the most like South Florida, a lovefest to all things Cuban through a carefully selected collection of croqueta and frita vendors, including new discoveries, plus Cuban sweets, drinks and swag. It happens at Stage 305 in Magic
- [Viernes Culturales](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-viernes-culturales/) - Why We Love It: Held the Last Friday of the month, from 7-11pm, this lively street festival opens up the heart of Calle Ocho to gallery openings, live music, performance art and of course food and drink. Pro tip: Dr. Paul George gives free walking tours of Little Havana on Viernes Culturales. Meet in front
- [Gay8 Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-gay8-festival/) - Why We Love It: This Hispanic LGBT art, music and food street festival is an all-day party along Calle Ocho, with pop-up performances, themed films at the Tower Theater, artwork, a disco stage and a main stage with bands like Palo, Suenalo and Spam Allstars. This year, Burger Beast is curating Miami’s Best Sandwich Competition.
- [Calle Ocho Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-calle-ocho-festival/) - Why We Love It: Calle Ocho Mar. 11, 10am-7pm The largest Hispanic festival in the nation, Calle Ocho – a 20-block street party filled with live music, international foods and entertainment. • El Croquetazo This World Championship Croqueta Eating Contest is sanctioned by Major League Eating. • Cuban Sandwich Smackdown Chefs from rivals Miami and Tampa
- [Carnaval Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-carnaval-miami/) - Why We Love It: No event symbolizes the vibrant Hispanic culture in South Florida more than Carnaval on the Mile in Coral Gables and Calle Ocho on SW 8th St., the one-day street festival powered by volunteers of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana to benefit their foundation’s youth development programs. Over the past 40
- [Street Artist Atomik](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-street-artist-atomik/) - Why We Love It: Street artist Atomik’s iconic oranges are, well, everywhere – he figures he’s done between 1,000-2,000 works here. In 2012, Adam created the Welcome Little Havana mural on SW 8th St. and 27th Avenue, and this year he was tapped to do the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana building at 1400 SW
- [T-shirts and Ceramic Coffee Cups at Azucar Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-t-shirts-and-ceramic-coffee-cups-azucar-ice-cream/) - Why We Love It: Not only can you find delicious Abuela Maria ice cream (vanilla ice cream mixed with guava, cream cheese and crispy galletas Maria), you can also pick up t-shirts with Cuban dichos (¡Eso nunca pasaba en Cuba!) and artisan espresso cups with Cuban motifs, like the inside of the beloved mamey sapote,
- [Futurama Building](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-futurama-building/) - Why We Love It: The cool Futurama 1637 features kiosks for artists as well as Guayaba y Chocolate. It really comes to life during the monthly Viernes Culturales the last Friday of the month. Find it Futurama Building 1637 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33135
- [¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.? Today … 40 Years Later](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-qu-pasa-usa-today-40-years-later/) - Why We Love It: The popular bilingual television sitcom of a Cuban exile family in 1970s Miami gets a revival in a stage show May 17-26, although without most of the surviving original cast, a move that has resulted in ill will among many. Find it Arsht Center 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
- [Abuela Mami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-abuela-mami/) - Why We Love It: If you’re in Belfry, Montana, longing for galletas Maria and Chifles, Abuela Mami will ease the longing. These care packages are a subscription service featuring hand-picked Cuban culture goodies delivered to your door. Kiki Valdes, 36, and his brother remembered how their mother would send them Cuban treats when they went
- [Hialeah Series](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hialeah-series/) - Why We Love It: It’s showtime for Hialeah. Writer and producer Javier Mayol says he and director David Vargas, who grew up in Hialeah, talked about doing a show about Cuban culture. “I had always wanted to do a story about a guy who has to come live with his in-laws in an entirely different
- [Martha of Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-martha-miami/) - Why We Love It: Cuban Bred. Novelas and Chill. Hialeah AF. Chancleta Survivor. Raised on Croquetas. And who wouldn’t want to wear a stylish enameled caja china pin? Martha Valdes, 28, wanted to represent Hispanic Miami “in a good way” through clever slogans on t-shirts, phone cases, pins, stickers, mugs and caps. Born and raised
- [White Rose Coffee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-white-rose-coffee/) - Why We Love It: What makes this café different from other ventanitas on SW 8th St.? Per’la coffee, minimalist black-and-white decor, and vegan pastelitos and empanadas by Bloodless Vegans, plus an artsy vibe. Find it White Rose Coffee 6246 SW 8 St West Miami, FL 33144
- [Tinta y Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tinta-y-cafe/) - Why We Love It: Since moving from their Brickell location, this tiny cafe and ventanita hasn’t lost its comfortable, Bohemian living-room vibe, encouraging conversation rather than Wi-Fi – and the parking is way better. Must-orders are their outstanding sandwiches – a perfectly pressed Cuban or the popular El Patria made with ham, pork, mortadella, Swiss
- [Guayaba y Chocolate](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guayaba-y-chocolate/) - Why We Love It: Artisan chocolate served up with a heavy side of culture, this kiosk in the Futurama gallery building sells handmade small-batch chocolates from Romanicos Chocolate, Alejandra Bigai’s nearby factory. Her cousin María Waleska runs the artsy outpost, selling bars, bonbons, macarons, bars, truffles, alfajores and treats like Cuban coffee affogato, making this
- [Dos Croquetas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dos-croquetas/) - Why We Love It: In his efforts to up the South Florida croqueta game, Alec Fernandez and his aunt, chef Vicky Carballo, came up with new twists on the Cuban classic, like Buffalo Crack Chicken, Mexican street corn and mac + cheese + bacon. But it’s their 305 that’s their most popular model: Cuban-style Angus
- [Velvet Crème Doughnuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-velvet-cr-me-doughnuts/) - Why We Love It: Originally opened in 1947 before there was a Little Havana and expanded over the decades, the beloved family business closed in 2000. The former owner's brother-in-law, Robert Taylor, teamed up with local businessman Jorge Rios to revive the brand. “The core donuts are still there – glazed, chocolate glazed, old-fashioned cake,
- [Union Beer Store](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-union-beer-store/) - Why We Love It: Founded by former owners of the Miami Brew Bus, David and Cici Rodriguez, this friendly bar has video games, WWF on the TV, Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots and a whale mural by street artist Krave, plus an excellent selection of local brews, like J Wakefield Brewing's northeastern-style IPA, Slammin’ Bones.
- [Ella’s Oyster Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ella-s-oyster-bar/) - Why We Love It: A Little Havana clam bake – why not? Ella’s features a raw bar plus ceviche, including occasional delicacies like wild Maine belon oysters, and a seafood-centric menu with Cuban and Asian influences. Their Maine lobster roll uses sweet toasted medianoche roll; the surf n-turf frita cubana showcases lump crab meat with
- [Amelia’s 1931](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-amelia-s-1931/) - Why We Love It: Third-generation restaurateur Eileen Andrade of Kendall’s popular Finka Table & Tap named this new Cuban diner after her grandmother. Located near her family’s restaurant, Islas Canarias, Amelia’s 1931 features Cuban dishes punched up with Asian and Peruvian flavors: Korean-style frita; General Tsao alligator fried rice; Peruvian arroz con pollo fritters [3];
- [Mary’s Coin Laundry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-mary-s-coin-laundry/) - Why We Love It: This hidden gem inside a laundromat is open 24 hours. If there’s ever a time you need cafecito, it’s at 2am when you’re doing laundry. Late-night revelers seek their cafecito here too, because nothing is more Miami than a 24-hour cafecito spot. Find it Mary's Coin Laundry 2542 SW 27 Ave., Miami
- [Sergio’s Restaurant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sergio-s-restaurant/) - Why We Love It: Their cafecito is always delicious and they serve it in paper cups, not styrofoam, that say “I love Cafecito!” – environmentally friendly and Instagrammable, too. Have you ever had a chorizo croqueta or their guava brownie? They offer over 10 different types of empanadas, tortilla española and their great “La Flaca”
- [El Exquisito](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-el-exquisito/) - Why We Love It: Located in the heart of Little Havana, this colorful ventanita is witness to some of the area’s most interesting characters, from the avid domino player to the tourist who is trying Cuban coffee for the first time. They serve up Cafe La Llave exclusively. Find it El Exquisito 1510 SW 8
- [Breadman Miami Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-breadman-miami-bakery/) - Why We Love It: Baking started as a hobby for Cuban-Americans Andy Herrera, 38, and his wife, Jessica, 34 [1]. They started baking breads in their home and taking orders until, overwhelmed, they started looking to open a bakery. Their first location, in Hialeah, opened in 2014, followed by their Westchester bakery last February. They
- [Enriqueta’s 
Sandwich Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-enriqueta-s-sandwich-shop/) - Why We Love It: Like the intro song to Cheers, sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. If I go a few days without swinging by for an early-morning cafecito, someone will tell me I’ve been lost: “¡Estas perdida!” This popular Edgewater spot is jam-packed with cafecito lovers all day. Sisters Belkys
- [Chico’s Restaurant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chico-s-restaurant/) - Why We Love It: Couldn’t write this list without a nod to my native Hialeah! The quintessential Hialeah ventanita, they don't skimp on the espumita (foam) and the service is always quick and friendly. Since they are open 24 hours, it’s a great spot for your 3:05am cafecito, where you’ll find everyone getting their fourth meal on.
- [WYNWOOD: Wynwood Yard Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wynwood-wynwood-yard-farmers-market/) - Monthly on Wednesdays 5-9pm from Jan. 10
- [Eating Well to Win](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-eating-well-win/) - Recipes We Can't Wait to Try: Shrimp and Noodle Bowl in Red Curry Broth, Curry Sweet Potato Leek Soup.
- [Norman Van Aken's Florida Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-norman-van-akens-florida-kitchen/) - Recipes We Can't Wait to Try: Route 27 Turkey Neck Tamales, Tea-Spiced Cast-Iron Spotted Sea Trout with capers, cucumbers, mangos and brown butter; Allspice Dram (made from our post-Hurricane Irma harvest) Norman Van Aken's Florida Kitchen
- [GROCERY The Buying and Selling of Food in America](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-grocery-buying-and-selling-food-america/) - Why We Love It: For nearly everyone who grew up in the United States, visiting the neighborhood grocery store – Publix or Winn-Dixie in Florida, Jewel in Chicago, Safeway in the west – is a shared experience that many take for granted. For author Michael Ruhlman, he examines the American grocery store through the lens
- [Peppers of the Americas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-peppers-americas/) - Recipes We Can't Wait to Try: Cuban-Style Wild Hot Pepper Vinegar, Zafra Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Refried Beans on Chipotle-Vanilla Sauce
- [Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lidias-celebrate-italian/) - Lidia's Celebrate Like An Italian – 220 Foolproof Recipes That Make Every Meal a Party 
- [Produce Delivery: Hungry Harvest](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-produce-delivery-hungry-harvest/) - Why We Love It: Hungry Harvest is a rescued-produce delivery service that sources, pack and deliver fruits and veggies from various farms in the Northeast and South Florida, featuring items that don't make the cut for grocery stores because they're too big or misshapen or have blemishes, for example (they'll let you know why they've
- [St. Simons Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-st-simons-farm/) - CSA Info Farm locations: Miami Gardens and IndiantownDropoff points: Saturdays 10am-noon at Schenley Park, 2750 SW 57 Ave.Delivery: NoSNAP/EBT: YesCSA season: Fall season share (Nov.-Jan.) is 12 weeks, spring season share (Feb.-April) is 12 weeks, full season share is 24 weeks. When to sign up: NowSign up here: St. Simons Farm
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Design District](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-design-district/) - At a glance: The Market #atMDD is surrounded by great public art – a tropical mural, 2x4:Jungle, and a massive 3-D printed object called "Flotsam and Jetsam." Jungle Plaza is home to fresh produce, lots of prepared food vendors, plus live music, making it a great gathering place. Hours and season: Wednesdays 4pm-9pm, year-round
- [Tableware from Wheat Bran](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tableware-wheat-bran/) - You can find disposable plates made from palm leaf, bamboo, banana leaf, sugar cane and “corn plastic,” but some of these products are only compostable in commercial facilities. Biotrem tableware, made from 100 percent, certified organic, GMO-free wheat bran, is fully biodegradable within 30 days even in a backyard composter. Made in Poland, the tableware goes through a production process that does not require significant amounts of water, mineral resources or chemical compounds, says Roberto Cavallini of VERI Foods in Coconut Grove.
- [Washable Tote Bags that Carry Plenty](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-washable-tote-bags-carry-plenty/) - We discovered these lightweight, heavy-duty nylon totes at an Edible Communities conference a few years ago and have been using them ever since. They fold up small but hold plenty, with long handles that sling over your shoulder. Fill ’em up with five-pound sacks of flour, cans, milk cartons, mangos and avocados, boxes of nails, – they can handle it! Machine washable, too. Order online at urbanmarketbags.com and use EDIBLEFS code for free shipping. 
- [Pet Beds Made from Recycled Plastic](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pet-beds-made-recycled-plastic/) - West Paw Design’s Bumper Beds for cats and dogs are stuffed with IntelliLoft, an eco-fiber made completely from recycled plastic. The Bozeman, Montana-based company says it has diverted 12.6 million bottles from the landfill since introducing this polyfill. Cover fabrics are removable and machine washable. Available at SEB Mattresses in Coconut Grove. 
- [BrucesGhostPepperZ.com LLC](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-brucesghostpepperzcom-llc/) - At BrucesGhostPepperZ.com, lovers of all things hot and spicy can find hot sauces, spiced jellies, spicy rubs and mixes and other hot chili pepper condiments. The Palm Beach growers also sell chili pepper plants and seeds, including ghost peppers, Trinidad Scorpion and Carolina Reaper.
- [Jammy Yummy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jammy-yummy/) - Jammy Yummy These savory jams include Jalapeño Jam, made with two peppers, hot jalapeños and mild green bell peppers. “Green bell peppers are prematurely harvested, so, they have a slightly bitter flavor,” says founder Agnés Meléndez. Red Pepper Jam, made from Florida peppers when possible, is sweet and acidic. Both work with cheese platters, meat or fish dishes and burgers. Find them at Milam’s Markets, Lucky’s Market, the Golden Hog Market and Whole Foods Markets.
- [Bone Lee’s Original Gourmet Hot Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bone-lee-s-original-gourmet-hot-sauce/) - Bone Lee's Hot Sauce
- [Blackie’s Best Gourmet Pepper Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-blackie-s-best-gourmet-pepper-sauce/) - Blackie's Best Hot Sauce
- [Andre Gourmet Hot Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-andre-gourmet-hot-sauce/) - Andre's Gourmet Hot Sauce Florida’s only certified organic sauce company, Andre Lewis uses local peppers from Delray Beach when he can for his sauces, which range in heat from his mild Equalizer Maple BBQ Sauce to his fiery Code Red. The family-owned business was “founded on raising the status quo,” says Andre Lewis, who says their next step is getting non-GMO verified. They’ve grown from selling at farmers markets to big retailers like Whole Foods Markets starting in May, Lucky’s and by request at the Firehouse Subs sauce bar.
- [Community Garden: Key West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-key-west/) - Glee Key West Community Garden
- [Community Garden: Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-coral-gables/) - University of Miami CommUnity Garden Miamicommunitygarden@gmail.com
- [Community Garden: Miami Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-miami-beach/) - Pine Tree Park Community Garden 305-673-7000, ext. 6311 
- [Community Garden: North Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-north-beach/) - North Beach Community Garden North Beach Community Garden was created in Fall 2007 by the City of Miami Beach as the 2nd community garden. It is all organic and run by the gardeners. nobegarden@gmail.com
- [Community Garden: South Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-south-beach/) - Joseph Villari Victory Garden 305-673-7000, ext. 6311
- [Community Garden: Davie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-davie/) - Town of Davie Community Garden 954-797-1153
- [Community Garden: Coral Springs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-coral-springs/) - Rotary Community Garden and Food Forest of Coral Springs See also their Facebook group page. 754-200-1788
- [Community Garden: Pembroke Pines](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-pembroke-pines/) - Pembroke Pines Community Garden 954-392-2127
- [Community Garden: Dania Beach PATCH](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-dania-beach-patch/) - The PATCH Community Garden provides plots for lease within a fully fenced and secured area which includes irrigation, free workshops and plenty of neighborly interactions both within the Garden and as part of special events in conjunction with the Market. The PATCH Community Garden plots shall be “organically” grown in accordance with PATCH policies. Training will be provided at the beginning of each growing season. The PATCH Community Garden uses Jackpot Grow Bags; each garden plot contains twelve (12) - 15 gallons grow bags. All plots with grow bags on platforms and ADA accessible. Garden Permits
- [Community Garden: Oakland Park](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-oakland-park/) - Urban Farming Institute 954-696-9577
- [Community Garden: North Lauderdale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-north-lauderdale/) - North Lauderdale Community Garden 954-722-0900 $20-30/yr
- [Community Garden: Pompano Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-pompano-beach-0/) - The Need to Feed Pompano Beach Garden 954-391-9266, theneedtofeedinc.org
- [Community Garden: Miramar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-miramar/) - Miramar Community Garden 954-602-3268
- [Community Garden: Davie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-davie-0/) - Marando Farms 954-945-5744
- [Community Garden: Pompano Beach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-pompano-beach/) - The Fruitful Field Community Garden 954-559-6787
- [Community Garden: Lauderdale Lakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-community-garden-lauderdale-lakes/) - Community Garden Club of Lauderdale Lakes 954-850-8242
- [79th ST CORRIDOR: Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-79th-st-corridor-farmers-market/) - Day and time: Saturdays noon-3pm
- [HAULOVER BEACH: Haulover Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-haulover-beach-haulover-farmers-market/) - Date and time: Fridays 3-8
- [PALMETTO BAY: Palmetto Bay Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-palmetto-bay-palmetto-bay-farmers-market/) - Saturday 8am-3:30pm
- [MIAMI LAKES: Picnic Park West](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-lakes-picnic-park-west/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 9am-1pm
- [UM MEDICAL CENTER: Well Canes Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-um-medical-center-well-canes-marketplace/) - Thursdays 9am-3pm
- [Palomilla Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-palomilla-grill/) - Why We Love It: This family-owned and operated Cuban restaurant uses Seminole Pride for skirt steak, picanha and palomilla. "It's important to know what I'm getting and to support local business," says Palomilla Grill's Alex Rodriguez. Find it Palomilla Grill 6890 W Flagler St. Miami, FL 33144
- [Gaucho Ranch Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-gaucho-ranch-beef/) - Why We Love It: Gaucho Ranch sources its grass-fed beef from a 100-year-old family farm in the pampas of Uruguay where gauchos – South American cowboys – are traditional caretakers of the animals. They offer a variety of vacuum-packed boneless cuts in both natural and organic grass-fed beef that’s USDA inspected and approved. Their beef
- [Niman Ranch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-niman-ranch-0/) - Why We Love It: Originally an 110-acre ranch north of San Francisco when it began in the 1970s, Niman Ranch today supports the nation’s largest network of 725 family farmers and ranchers, the nation’s largest such network, all humanely raising livestock according to the strictest animal handling protocols. Find it
- [Creekstone Farms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-creekstone-farms/) - Why We Love It: One of the bigger suppliers of beef, this Kansas-based facility’s beef is on the menu at white-tablecloth restaurants and Shake Shack burgers. Their Natural Black Angus beef program protocols include no antibiotics or added hormones, humane animal handling practices, and USDA certification. Find it
- [White Oak Pastures](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-white-oak-pastures-0/) - Why We Love It: Five generations of the Harris family have raised cattle on this South Georgia farm, a simple operation in the late 1800s that grew over the years. After World War II, their traditional system of raising and distributing livestock gave way to today’s industrial beef production system. In 1995, the family reinstituted
- [Seminole Pride Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-seminole-pride-beef/) - Why We Love It: Florida’s Seminole Tribe manages five operations, ranking as one of the state’s top cow-calf producers. This is also the longest-lived business on the North American continent, operating since the 16th century, when the tribe kept cattle that arrived in Florida in the cargo holds of Spanish ships. Over the years, they’ve
- [Jackman Cane and Cattle Company](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jackman-cane-and-cattle-company/) - Why We Love It: South of Clewiston, Jackman Cane and Cattle Company has been raising cattle for three generations, most recently adding to their program Japanese Black Wagyu and Red Wagyu bulls. Jackman Florida Natural Wagyu Beef includes U.S. Kobe-style beef, highly marbled with fat, and Wagyu beef steaks branded Jackman Wagyu Gold with slightly
- [Florida Fresh Meat Company](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-florida-fresh-meat-company/) - Why We Love It: Their Angus beef is harvested from 100-percent grass-fed cattle raised on Florida ranches, then dry-aged in their refrigerated locker for up to 28 days before being cut into roasts, steaks and burger. Find it
- [Clear Creek Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-clear-creek-farm/) - Why We Love It: Near Ocala, Clear Creek Farm raises fullblood Wagyu cattle registered with the American Wagyu Association, humanely raised without hormones, chemicals or antibiotics. Find their beef on the menu at Zuma and Cantina La Veinte in Miami. Find it Clear Creek Farm 9501 W Hwy 326 Ocala, FL 34482
- [Arrowhead Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-arrowhead-beef/) - Why We Love It: You may have seen Arrowhead Beef in your farmers market. This co-op of family farms and processors provides USDA-inspected grass-fed beef from Florida, and features Parthenais and Parthenais-influenced cattle. Small-batch beef processing and aging takes place all in Florida near Chipley in the Panhandle. Available online (they ship via UPS) and
- [Adena Ranch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-adena-ranch/) - Why We Love It: Unlike most farms, Adena Ranch near Ocala is a “pasture-to-plate” operation – they raise and harvest their animals, so there is no transportation stress. They raise all-natural, grass-fed and grass-finished cattle, and do not use growth hormones, antibiotics or GMO corn. Visitors can tour the farm. Find their beef on the
- [Gaucho Ranch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-gaucho-ranch/) - Why We Love It: In addition to supplying grass-fed beef to customers and restaurants, Gaucho Ranch hosts a monthly communal tasting, grilling their grass-fed cuts over the grill, showcasing ribeye loins, flap meat, short ribs, chimichurri-marinated tenderloins and more. Reserve online: 305-751-0775. Find it Gaucho Ranch 7251 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 113 Miami, FL 33138
- [Quinto La Huella](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-quinto-la-huella/) - Why We Love It: The first outpost of Uruguay’s beachfront restaurant, Parador La Huella, this new restaurant uses their wood-fire parrilla for skirt steak, rib eye, sweetbreads and other dishes. Executive chef Nano Crespo grew up in his father’s family restaurant in Buenos Aires. Find it EAST, Miami, Brickell City Centre 701 S Miami Ave
- [Toro Toro](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-toro-toro/) - Why We Love It: Chef Richard Sandoval’s Churrasco and Grill steaks are cooked on a wood-burning rodizio with South American or Japanese choices; Sandoval makes it a point to select cattle raised on small U.S. farms. Find it Intercontinental Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
- [Los Fuegos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-los-fuegos/) - Why We Love It: Wagyu NY strip steaks, 48-oz tomahawk steaks (for sharing), Black Angus skirt steak and prime rib are among the beef offerings from Argentine grillmaster Francis Mallmann’s open-fire kitchen. Find it 3201 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33140
- [Adena Grill](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-adena-grill/) - Why We Love It: Striploin, rib eye steaks and strip steaks are sourced from cattle from their ranch near Ocala. Find it Adena Grill 900 Silks Run Unit 1740 Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
- [Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Society of the Redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-tropical-fruit-and-vegetable-society-redland/) - Why We Love It: This group includes commercial growers, backyard gardeners and rare plant collectors who gather at Fruit and Spice Park, surrounded by tropical fruits year-round. They reach the public at events at Fruit and Spice and the annual USDA Open House at Chapman Field. At events, look for their Tropical Fruit Cup, a
- [Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rare-fruit-and-vegetable-council-broward-county/) - Why We Love It: In addition to hosting annual plant sales and classes on grafting, plant ID and fertilizing, the RFVC owns a three-acre garden with more than 300 fruiting trees in Southwest Ranches “where people can come and play,” says property manager Murray Corman. Their website, packed with information, includes images from the collection
- [Rare Fruit Council International (RFCI), Miami, Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-rare-fruit-council-international-rfci-miami-florida/) - Why We Love It: Founded in 1955, the Miami-based Rare Fruit Council international is dedicated to education, introduction and promotion of rare tropical fruits. Speakers cover tropical fruits, beekeeping, organic growing, pruning and propagating. Look for their booth featuring tropical fruits at the seasonal Coral Gables farmers market and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s annual fall
- [Bagel & Cream Cheese at Toasted Bagelry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bagel-cream-cheese-toasted-bagelry/) - Why We Love It: So many bagels these days are a disappointment: cakey, floppy, anemic – a roll with a hole. Not at Toasted Bagelry, despite what some would consider sacrilege in the name itself. These are crusty on the outside, with some real substance and chew to them. There’s a lengthy menu, but sometimes
- [Ackee & Saltfish at Clive’s Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ackee-saltfish-clive-s-cafe/) - Why We Love It: It may sound odd, but this Jamaican breakfast tradition, which combines silky preserved salt cod and creamy, soft ackee fruit, cooked with onion and tomato and served with dense, starchy dumplings, makes me think of a Caribbean version of lox, eggs and onion. Find it Clive's Cafe 5890 NW 2nd Ave.
- [Croqueta Sandwich 
with Egg at Al's Coffee Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-croqueta-sandwich-egg-als-coffee-shop/) - Why We Love It: When all the tables at this tiny coffee shop in an office building lobby are filled with cops and municipal workers, you know you’ve found a tasty bargain. A hearty sandwich of their excellent croquetas, with eggs, cheese and shoestring potatoes folded into Cuban bread, will set you back less than
- [Guava + Cheese Donut at The Salty Donut](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-guava-cheese-donut-salty-donut/) - Why We Love It: What do you get when you cross several hot food trends – donuts, food trucks and pop-ups – with old Miami Cuban traditions? The guava and cheese donut from the Salty Donut in Wynwood: puffy brioche dough concealing a gooey guava and cream cheese filling, topped with a cream cheese glaze
- [Banh Mi + Milk Tea at 545 Banh Mi Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-banh-mi-milk-tea-545-banh-mi-cafe/) - Why We Love It: A sandwich for breakfast? It’s common in Vietnam, and also at 545 Banh Mi Cafe where they serve several iterations on house-baked baguettes starting at 9am, from the traditional “dac biet” with various forms of pork charcuterie to one with curry lemongrass tofu. A frothy milk tea might feel a bit
- [Jalisco Bowl at Dirt](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-jalisco-bowl-dirt/) - Why We Love It: Fast casual no longer has to mean junk food. At Dirt, you order at the counter, but you get fresh, clean stuff like their Jalisco Bowl: a hearty but health-conscious breakfast of quinoa or farro topped with scrambled eggs, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and caramelized onions and peppers, all lashed with
- [Oatmeal Emma at Green Gables Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-oatmeal-emma-green-gables-cafe/) - Why We Love It: The “Oatmeal Emma” at Green Gables Café walks a fine line between sweet and savory: nutty almond milk and creamy tahina, balanced by brown sugar and cinnamon. Add some mixed nuts to pull it savory, or fresh fruit to swing it back to sweet. Find it Green Gables Cafe 327 Alhambra
- [Egg Souffle at Sucre Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-egg-souffle-sucre-cafe/) - Why We Love It: One of my favorite things about breakfast is eggs, and the many things that can be done with them. In Sucre Café’s tiny kitchen, they turn them into a puffy, airy breakfast souffle, studded with bits of ham and caramelized vegetables, with a crown of burnished cheese. Find it Sucre Cafe
- [Nasi Goreng at Threefold Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-nasi-goreng-threefold-cafe/) - Why We Love It: Fried rice for breakfast? In Indonesia, nasi goreng is morning food. It is at Threefold Cafe, too, where you can get it as early as 7:30am. They perch a runny fried egg on top of a pile of stir-fried rice, chicken and shrimp, redolent with sweet soy and punctuated with jalapeños,
- [Egg, Cheese and Sujuk Bread at Noor Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-egg-cheese-and-sujuk-bread-noor-bakery/) - Why We Love It: This tiny bakery specializes in freshly baked Lebanese flatbreads with about a dozen different variations of toppings. My favorite is the one with fluffy eggs and stretchy white cheese, along with spicy, tangy sujuk sausage. But since they’re all only about $2-3 each, splurge and get a classic za’atar spice dusted
- [Morning Bun at True Loaf Bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-morning-bun-true-loaf-bakery/) - Why We Love It: The smell of butter, yeast and sugar envelopes you upon opening the door. Take that smell with you by getting True Loaf’s morning bun: a huge coiled ribbon of flaky laminated croissant dough, showered in cinnamon and sugar and brightened with orange zest. Find it True Loaf Bakery 1894 Bay Rd.
- [Egg & Avocado Sandwich + Marcado at Cafe Curuba](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-egg-avocado-sandwich-marcado-cafe-curuba/) - Why We Love It: It’s a simple thing, really: a fluffy bun filled with creamy egg salad brightened with mustard and enriched by slices of fresh avocado. But accompanied by a precisely pulled espresso dotted with steamed milk and served with a smile, it’s a great way to start your day. Find it Cafe Curuba
- [The Spillover](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-spillover/) - Why We Love It: From Matt Kuscher of the popular LoKal on Commodore Plaza (and Kush in Wynwood), this brand-new seafood spot focuses on local and sustainable ingredients and some unusual beverages: ciders, sours and meads. Find them in the whimsical Mayfair complex. Find it The Spillover 2911 Grand Ave., Suite 400D Coconut Grove, FL
- [Asian Thai Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-asian-thai-kitchen/) - Why We Love It: Takeout Thai tucked inside a convenience store: Tom yum gai, crispy duck curry, pad thai, sausages, mango sticky rice and much more, all at reasonable prices. Find it Asian Thai Kitchen 3135 Grand Ave Miami, FL 33133
- [Sapore di Mare Italian Seafood Restaurant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-sapore-di-mare-italian-seafood-restaurant/) - Why We Love It: Giorgia Calabrese and Matteo Paderni serve up fresh fish and shellfish sourced from both the Mediterranean and waters worldwide. Look for housemade pasta and plenty of dishes featuring frutti di mare, carpaccio and traditional Italian meat dishes, too. Find it Sapore di Mare Seafood Restaurant 3111 Grand Avenue Miami, FL 33133
- [GreenStreet Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-greenstreet-cafe/) - Why We Love It: Their strategic location on Main Highway in the heart of the Grove makes GreenStreet one of the best people-watching cafes in town. It's the place to go for al fresco dining – for breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner and late night, too. Find it GreenStreet Cafe 3468 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [LoKal](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-lokal/) - Why We Love It: Tasty burgers (including Florida grass-fed beef) plus a commitment to locally sourced ingredients, craft beers and sustainable practices – and they're dog-friendly, too. Find it LoKal 3190 Commodore Plaza Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [AC's Icees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-acs-icees/) - Why We Love It: Probably the first food truck in town, AC's Icees are the ideal frozen beverage: tart, not-too-sweet lemon ice, made fresh every morning by AC himself. There's a picnic table nearby, and look for the plaque honoring this longtime vendor. Find it Kennedy Park 2180 S Bayshore Dr. Miami, FL 33133
- [Fireman Derek's Bake Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fireman-dereks-bake-shop/) - Why We Love It: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop's second location, specializing in handcrafted, one-of-a-kind desserts from former Miami firefighter, Derek Kaplan. His menu includes unique pies, cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, bars, bread puddings and cookies. Find it Fireman Derek's Bake Shop 3435 Main Hwy Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [Choices Cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-choices-cafe/) - Why We Love It: Looking for vegan, vegetarian and organic food and drink? Find it at the Coconut Grove location of Choices Cafe in this spacious, light-filled location across from Peacock Park. Upstairs, there's a yoga studio. Find it Choices Cafe 2895 McFarlane Rd Miami, FL 33133
- [Farinelli 1937](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-farinelli-1937/) - Why We Love It: Wood-fired pizza – like Prosciutto e Fichi, featuring 24-month aged parma ham, roasted sweet onions, parmigiano, gorgonzola, walnuts, figs, thyme – gets a sophisticated Italian treatment. There's a lovely outdoor patio, too. Find it Farinelli 1937 3197 Commodore Plaza Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [Chug's Diner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-chugs-diner/) - Why We Love It: Michael Beltran – “Chug” – has created a friendly place for diners to enjoy a cortadito, a pastelito, maybe a croqueta while playing dominoes, and enjoying the Cuban music. Find it Chug's Cuban Diner 3444 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [Ariete](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ariete/) - Why We Love It: Former Cypress Room sous chef Michael Beltran and Sidebar owner Jason Odio serve shareable entrees and snacks revolving around a wood-fired grill. On the menu: grilled oysters, local vegetables, agnolotti, Parker House rolls, to name a few favorites. Find it Ariete 3540 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- [Glass & Vine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-glass-vine/) - Why We Love It: Overlooking Peacock Park, this new restaurant from Giorgio Rapicavoli is getting raves for dishes like charred cauliflower, sweet potatoes with fish sauce and wood oven chicken with grilled bitter lettuce. Order drinks and "all five" appetizers: olives, spiced nuts, Zak the Baker bread, pickled vegetables and cured meat. Find it Glass
- [Harry's Pizzeria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-harrys-pizzeria/) - Why We Love It: Casual and friendly, the Coconut Grove outpost of Harry's – from the chef Michael Schwartz and the Genuine Hospitality Group – is ideal for craft beer, polenta fries and a short rib pizza with arugula and gruyere. Find it Harry's Pizzeria 2996 McFarlane Rd. Miami, FL 33133
- [Panther Coffee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-panther-coffee/) - Why We Love It: Panther Coffee was one of the first to bring small-batch coffee bean roasting to Miami. Their Grove location is right on Main Highway in the heart of the village, perfect for people watching. Find it Panther Coffee 3407 Main Hwy Miami, FL 33133
- [Doctor Pickle 
Commercial Kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-doctor-pickle-commercial-kitchen/) - Why We Love It: Harold Pitts’s space provides artisans with a place to prepare their goods. He also offers business services, including a commercial artist, accounting and copyright and trademark help, and tips on the basics of launching a business, helping them navigate government paperwork, agricultural, hotel and restaurant, inspections. “Small artisans don’t have a
- [Verde Community 
Farm and Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-verde-community-farm-and-market/) - Why We Love It: This spacious kitchen has served the cafe, artisans such as Leroy Bautista of Nic & Luc Small Batch Provisions, Munch Thyme healthy meal delivery service (which uses seasonal produce from the adjoining farm) and Counter Culture kombucha. 305-257-2005 verdemarket@urbanoasisproject.org Find it Verde Community Farm 12690 SW 280 St. Homestead, FL
- [Babe Froman](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-babe-froman/) - Why We Love It: When sausage-makers Jason and Melanie Schoendorfer outgrew their commercial space, they were surprised by the lack of available options. They found warehouse space in Cutler Bay with the infrastructure they needed and set up a commercial kitchen. The space is available to rent, but email first. babefroman305@gmail.com Find it Babe Froman
- [Novae Gourmet Commissary](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-novae-gourmet-commissary/) - Why We Love It: “We struggled with this issue while we were starting our business and decided to take it upon ourselves to start our own shared commissary and incubator and commercial kitchen space,” says Helen Cole. “We help new businesses get off the ground, supplying our knowledge base of food safety, regulatory, licensing information,
- [MIDTOWN: Midtown Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-midtown-midtown-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 11am-6pm
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Broward Health Imperial Point Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-broward-health-imperial-point-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Thursdays 10am-3pm
- [Urban Farming Institute/Farm Share Adventure](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-urban-farming-institutefarm-share-adventure/) - CSA Info Farm location: Urban Farming Institute, Oakland Park Offerings: Receive a biweekly CSA bag filled with hand-selected, locally grown produce, picked at the peak of their harvest. They partner with other small and local farmers and growers to help meet the needs of their subscribers.Dropoff points: Pickup on Saturdays 12pm-2pmSNAP/EBT: NoCSA season: Nov-AprilWhen to sign up: Nov.
- [WYNWOOD: Wynwood Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wynwood-wynwood-farmers-market/) - Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 11am-10pm
- [Out of the Ashes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-out-ashes/) - CSA Info Neighborhood/County/City: Miami-Dade Region for dropoff/pickup: At the farm Location of farm: Northwest Miami-Dade Contact information: (305) 759-0002 Open Season/months: year-round Open hours: Contact the office
- [Nana's Greene CSA / Teena's Pride](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-nanas-greene-csa-teenas-pride/) - CSA Info Farm location: HomesteadOfferings: Small share (feeds 1-2), $28.50/wk; medium share (feeds 2-3) $38.50/wk and large share (feeds 3+) $47/wk; payment plans include payment in full, two payments and monthly.Dropoff points: Pickup locations: Whole Foods Markets (Wednesday), Wolfe’s Wines Coral Gables (Thursday), Sunset Corners (Thursday), Cafe Avanti, Miami Beach (Wednesday) and the farm (Wednesday).SNAP/EBT: NoCSA season: Nov. 1-May 30
- [Little River CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-little-river-csa/) - CSA Info Neighborhood/County/City: Little River Region for dropoff/pickup: Saturdays at Upper East Side Farmers Marke at Legion Park, Biscayne Blvd. and 66th St. and across the street from the Coconut Grove Metrorail station Location of farm: North Miami, Little River Contact information: mail (AT) littlerivercooperative (DOT) com Open season/months: Opens in November and runs through April Open hours: Market hours Saturdays 10am-2pm
- [Harpke Family Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-harpke-family-farm/) - CSA Info Farm location: Dania Beach Dropoff points: Retail orders on hold for the summer SNAP/EBT: No CSA season: Check in the fall When to sign up: Any time More info: Harpke Family Farms Contact information: harpkefamilyfarm@gmail.com
- [The Fruitful Field](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fruitful-field/) - CSA Info Farm location: Pompano BeachDropoff points: At their farm and HollywoodOfferings: They offer three options for the CSA: weekly Garden Shares, intended for individuals or small families to enjoy during the week; Large/Family Garden Shares, 12-15 different items every week; and Leafy Greens Shares, which includes bunches of freshly harvested leafy greens each week.SNAP/EBT: NoCSA season: November through AprilWhen to sign up: Starts July 1
- [Terra Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-terra-farm/) - CSA Info URL: Find on Facebook Neighborhood/County/City: Broward Region for CSA dropoff/pickup: Pick up at Whole Foods Market on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Location of farm: Downtown Fort Lauderdale Contact information: 954-854-8788 CSA open Season/months: Nov.-April Open hours: Tues. 3-7pm
- [Farm Fresh Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-farm-fresh-miami/) - CSA Info Neighborhood/County/City: Miami Region for CSA dropoff/pickup: Broward and Miami-Dade Location of farm: Multiple sources CSA open Season/months: Year-round Open hours: Varies Contact information: info (AT) farmfreshmiami (DOT) com
- [Bee Heaven Farm](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-bee-heaven-farm/) - Ordering Info Check here for updates to see if Bee Heaven will offer a CSA for the 2024-25 season.Farm location: RedlandDelivery: NoOnline ordering: Bee Heaven Farm through October and for Thanksgiving week pre-orders. SNAP/EBT: Yes, with Fresh Access Bucks matchCSA season: December through April
- [WILTON MANORS: Wilton Manors Green Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-wilton-manors-green-market/) - At a glance: Get fresh fruits and vegetables, locally grown honey, baked goods, jams and jellies and other artisan foods and prepared foods. Hours and season: Wed 2-7 and Sun 8-2, year-round
- [WESTON: Farmers Market at Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-weston-farmers-market-miami-childrens-hospital-dan-marino-center/) - At a glance: One of several weekday markets serving patients and their families, plus visitors, this new market offers produce, prepared foods and artisan fare. Hours and season: Thursdays 9am-2pm, year-round
- [PINECREST: Pinecrest Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pinecrest-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays 9am-2pm, year-round
- [PEMBROKE PINES: Whole Foods Market Pembroke Pines](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-whole-foods-market-pembroke-pines/) - At a glance: This market takes over part of the parking lot market every Thursday evening, with vendors for local produce, prepared foods and artisan fare. Hours and season: Thursdays 4pm-9pm, year-round
- [MIAMI BEACH: South Pointe Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-beach-south-pointe-farmers-market/) - At a glance: In South Beach's Triangle Park, this market features artisan breads and pastries in addition to produce and other specialty foods. Hours and season: Saturdays 9am-2pm
- [MIAMI BEACH: Normandy Village Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-miami-beach-normandy-village-marketplace/) - At a glance: Located at the Normandy Isle Fountain, this market features local and organic produce, honey, specialty foods, French pastries, orchids and flowers and plants. Hours and season: Saturdays 9am-5pm, year-round
- [ISLAMORADA: Florida Keys Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-islamorada-green-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays 10am-3pm, year-round
- [HOLLYWOOD: Yellow Green Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-hollywood-yellow-green-farmers-market/) - At a glance: Under one outdoor roof, this market is open weekends with more than 600 vendors selling produce, cheese, artisan breads, ethnic cuisine, vegan and vegetarian fare, pasta, crackers, olives and olive oils, jams, jellies, soaps, candles and crafts, plants and pet foods, plus other items. 
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-whole-foods-market-fort-lauderdale/) - At a glance: The entire south parking lot of the Whole Foods Market in Fort Lauderdale is turned into a market every Tuesday evening. Local vendors include Broward's Treehugger Farms and Dr. Pickle, plus artisan and prepared food vendors. Hours and season: Tuesdays 4pm-9pm, year-round
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Broward Health Medical Center Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-broward-health-medical-center-farmers-market/) - At a glance: One of the several farmers markets that take place at area hospitals, this market serves patients, families and staff – and the visiting public. Look for fresh produce, artisan fare and prepared foods. Hours and season: Every other Tuesday, 9am-3pm, year-round
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Government Center Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-government-center-farmers-market/) - At a glance: One of two markets at Metrorail, this market offers fresh produce and prepared foods for commuters. Hours and season: Thursdays 9am-5pm, year-round
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Civic Center Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-civic-center-market/) - At a glance: One of two markets at Metrorail, this market offers fresh produce and prepared foods for commuters. Hours and season: Tuesdays 9am-5pm, year-round
- [DANIA BEACH: Dania Beach PATCH Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-dania-beach-patch-market/) - This market has been closed because of COVID-19. You can order online; check website.
- [CORAL SPRINGS: Coral Springs Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-coral-springs-farmers-market/) - At a glance: Find produce from local farmers, artisan fare including Crackerman organic breads and crackers, Lip SMAKin Good honey, cheese, pickles, eggs and baked goods. Located at the downtown Art Walk. Hours and season: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 9:30am-2pm. Oct. 13 & 27; Nov. 10 & 24; Dec. 8 & 22; Jan. 5 & 19; Feb. 2 & 16; Mar. 8 & 22; April 5 
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Las Olas Outdoor Green Marketplace](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-las-olas-outdoor-green-marketplace/) - Hours and season: Sundays 9am-2pm, year-round
- [DAVIE: Farmers Market at Nova Southeastern University – Alvin Sherman Library](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-davie-farmers-market-nova-southeastern-university-alvin-sherman-library/) - Hours and season: First Wednesdays of the month noon–5pm, during school year
- [FORT LAUDERDALE: Lauderdale By-The-Sea Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-fort-lauderdale-lauderdale-sea-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Sundays 9am-2pm during season. Reopens the first week of December.
- [DOWNTOWN MIAMI: Arsht Center Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-downtown-miami-arsht-center-farmers-market/) - Hours and season: Mondays 4pm-6pm, year-round
- [POMPANO BEACH: Pompano Beach Greenmarket](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-pompano-beach-greenmarket/) - Hours and season: Saturdays 9am-2pm, Nov.-April. 
- [Ready to Grow Gardens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-ready-grow-gardens/) - Welcome to Ready-to-Grow Gardens! We are an edible garden company that helps others grow organic vegetables, herbs and fruits all year in Miami and South Florida. We help others grow produce as locally as possible by designing, installing and maintaining edible gardens for homes, schools, businesses, and communities. We specialize in raised bed gardens and food forests.
- [Cao Chocolates](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide/guide-cao-chocolates/) - To register for tastings, sign up online or call Find Cao Chocolates at these markets: • Bagel Express, Aventura • SaladOz, downtown Miami • The Village Stand, Miami Shores • Thousand Pound Egg, Fort Lauderdale • Pinecrest and Coral Gables farmers markets

## Recipes

- [Steamed Pompano in Lemongrass-Coconut Broth](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-steamed-pompano-lemongrass-coconut-broth/) - The delicate steamed pompano and aromatic broth pair well with jasmine rice. Fragrant fresh kaffir lime (also known as makrut) leaves re available in Asian markets. Lemon and lime zest can be used as a substitute. Fresh ginger, lemongrass and Thai basil add to the perfume.
- [Barbecued Mushrooms with Rosemary, Garlic and Soy Butter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/http-admin-ediblecommunities-com-recipes-barbecued-mushrooms-rosemary-garlic-and-soy-butter/) - You need firm, sturdy fungi to stand up to the heat of the charcoal and develop a crust while staying juicy inside – rather like a good piece of meat.
- [Florida Peanut, Papaya, and Citrus Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/florida-peanut-papaya-and-citrus-salad/) - servings 4 Ingredients ½ Florida papaya, peeled and seeded 2 Florida oranges, peeled and segmented (plus slices of orange for garnish) 1 cup Florida sprouts or microgreens 2 tablespoons roasted Florida peanuts, chopped 1 tablespoon crunchy chili garlic oil ½ lime, juiced (plus wedges of lime for garnish) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper,
- [Florida Strawberry Key Lime Tart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/florida-strawberry-key-lime-tart/) - Serves 8 Graham Cracker Crust 3 tablespoons Florida sugar 2 cups graham crackers, crushed to fine crumb ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Key Lime Tart Filling ½ cup fresh squeezed or bottled Florida Key lime juice 3 teaspoons fresh citrus zest (lime, orange, grapefruit, tangerine) 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 large Florida egg
- [Local Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad with Green Beans, Blue Cheese, and Walnut Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-local-heirloom-tomato-and-beet-salad-green-beans-blue-cheese-and-walnut-vinaigrette/) - From Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Miami’s Design District
- [Chayote Au Gratin](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chayote-au-gratin/) - This easy recipe, adapted from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ Cross Creek Cookery, makes a good accompaniment to roast or fish.
- [Mamey Cheesecake with a Ginger Crust](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mamey-cheesecake-ginger-crust/) - Mamey Cheesecake with a Ginger Crust Ginger Cookie Crust1/3 cup butter (half of it softened, half of it melted)1/3 cup brown sugar1 egg yolk1½ tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger¾ cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon freshly toasted and ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon allspice1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for coatingCheesecake1
- [Bananas Foster Creme Brulee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bananas-foster-creme-brulee/) - Bananas Foster Creme Brulee 4 egg yolks7 tablespoons sugar2 1/2 cups heavy cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3 bananas, ripe but not mushy2 tablespoons rum2 tablespoons white sugar1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/4 cup light brown sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees and have 6 1/2-cup ramekins or other oven-safe dishes ready. In a large bowl, whisk together the
- [Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-yellow-fin-tuna-crudo/) - Chef’s note: This easy-to-prepare dish allows the delicate flavors of the fish come through while invigorating the palate with sweet, salty, sour and heat undertones.
- [Mamey Brown Sugar Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mamey-brown-sugar-ice-cream/) - The rich, creamy flavor of mamey resembles that of a sweet potato and pumpkin, so brown sugar is a natural addition to any mamey recipe. Add cinnamon or maple syrup for another variation. – Emily Codik
- [Key Lime Biscotti](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-key-lime-biscotti/) - Adapted from a recipe from Miami Beach dessert maven Maida Heatter, these biscotti are a welcome respite from overly sweet cookies.
- [Florida Wahoo Ceviche](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-wahoo-ceviche/) - Exquisite farm-to-table (or in this case, sea-to-table) cooking is what earned executive chef Paula DaSilva of 1500° at the Eden Roc Renaissance accolades as the only Florida restaurant singled out in critic John Mariani’s “The Best New Restaurants in America 2011.”
- [Crab Frittata with Leek, Asparagus and Goat Cheese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-crab-frittata-leek-asparagus-and-goat-cheese/) - Use farm-fresh eggs for this sophisticated frittata from chef Julie Frans of Essensia at The Palms Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach. Slice into 8 pieces for a tasting portion like a side dish at brunch, or 4 pieces for a meal.
- [Crema de Malanga Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-crema-de-malanga-soup/) - Earthy malanga is a perfect base for roasted garlic and a swirl of fragrant olive oil.
- [Fish Fish Hogfish Ceviche](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fish-fish-hogfish-ceviche/) - Tiger’s milk, or leche de tigre, is the Peruvian term for the citrus marinade that “cooks” the seafood in ceviche.
- [Berry Crisp](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-berry-crisp/) - Not enough mulberries? Add raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or strawberries to the mix, and you have a Jumbleberry crisp. Stone fruits – peaches, apricots, plums – work well. We added some chopped-up pieces of dried summer fruits (mango, sapodilla, jackfruit) and boy, did they add a burst of tropical flavor! Note: adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. Some fruits, especially strawberries and plums, may need more sugar. If your fruits are very ripe, you may need less.
- [Chicken Tortilla Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chicken-tortilla-soup/) - Local avocados, in season nearly year-round, add color and buttery flavor to this favorite Mexican soup.
- [Chunky Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chunky-sweet-potato-and-sausage-soup/) - Use artisan sausages for this hearty sweet-and-spicy soup.
- [Kale and White Bean Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-kale-and-white-bean-soup/) - The ingredients for this hearty white bean soup might already be in your kitchen, and it comes together in less than half an hour. Kale adds flavor, color and nutrients to this classic Mediterranean soup.
- [Grouper en Papillote](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grouper-en-papillote/) - For this recipe, says Chef Julie Frans at Essensia at the Palms Hotel and Spa, you can use an assortment of Asian greens.
- [Honeybee Brownies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-honeybee-brownies/) - Rich and sweet, these taste like a cross between a brownie and fudge, and use three different kinds of sugar.
- [Ganache Tarts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-ganache-tarts/) - Buttery, not-too-sweet chocolate shortbread is topped with a dollop of dark chocolate ganache. Use your favorite bittersweet chocolate for the filling.
- [Chocolate Rum Balls](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chocolate-rum-balls/) - Make these jet-black, no-bake confections at least a week in advance to give flavors time to mellow.
- [Vegan Mamey Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-vegan-mamey-ice-cream/) - Recipe courtesy of Reed Olszack of Palomar Groves
- [Fresh Guava Glazed Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-guava-glazed-chicken/) - Recipe courtesy of Leila Werner.
- [Tropical Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-salad/) - Recipe courtesy of Tracey Moehling of Robert Is Here, Inc.
- [Charles Phan's Hard Water Fried Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-charles-phans-hard-water-fried-chicken/) - From Fried & True: As our nation's most influential Vietnamese chef, Charles Phan surprised the San Francisco food scene when he opened Hard Water, a New Orleans-themed whisky bar, early in 2013. Inspired by a technique from his native country, Phan dry-brines his chicken before air-chilling it, uncovered, for 24 hours before cooking, which contributes to the extra-crispy skin (if you're in a hurry, even 12 hours makes a big difference). Hints of turmeric and coriander assert the provenance of Phan's inspiration, and the irresistible, citrusy-buttery Sriracha accompaniment will become your go-to for everything from sandwiches to crudités.
- [Beijinhos de Coco](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-beijinhos-de-coco/) - Think of the these treats as Brazilian truffles – milky sweet confections you can make in minutes.
- [Sauteed Kale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sauteed-kale/) - Sauteed Kale 2 bunches kale2 tablespoons oilSalt to taste Remove center stem from kale leaves. Roll up leaves and slice in very thin strips. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add kale and a pinch of salt and saute, stirring, until kale is cooked but not soft. Related Recipes: Festa Brasileira
- [Farofa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-farofa/) - This toasted, flavored flour is sprinkled over the feijoada. You can also buy prepared farofa in Brazilian supermarkets.
- [Feijoada](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-feijoada/) - Considered Brazil’s national dish, feijoada is a black bean stew with pork shoulder, sausages, pork belly and other meats. Feijoada turns into a dark purple stew when it’s done, so we set aside some fully cooked chunks of pork to garnish the top before serving.
- [Pao de Queijo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pao-de-queijo/) - These addictive cheese buns are light and crispy on the outside, chewy and hollow on the inside – and they’re gluten-free. The mixing technique is similar to making cream puffs. For a shortcut, look for prepared mixes in Brazilian markets.
- [Queen of All Pudding](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-queen-all-pudding/) - This meringue-topped bread pudding uses Cuban bread or Uneeda crackers, sweetened condensed milk and guava (not to be confused with Guava Duff, a Bahamian dessert also seen in local cookbooks). This recipe, reprinted with permission from Native Fuel, makes a homey and very sweet dessert best served warm from the oven with Cuban coffee.
- [Coconut Key Lime Chicken Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coconut-key-lime-chicken-salad/) - The coconut-key lime mixture serves as both marinade and dressing for this recipe. Coconut milk tends to separate in the can, so dump the entire can into a bowl, whisk solid and liquid together, then measure out one cup. Leftover coconut milk can be refrigerated for up to three days.
- [Chocolate Coffee Angel Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chocolate-coffee-angel-pie/) - Angel pies – meringue shells piled high with whipped-cream fillings - are popular entries in regional cookbooks and home cook repertoires. This version, adapted from Miami Beach dessert maven Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Chocolate Desserts, is filled with (what else?) rich, creamy semisweet chocolate.
- [Cuban Coffee Doughnut Bread Pudding](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cuban-coffee-doughnut-bread-pudding/) - Have your cafe con leche and doughnut all in one! Dark cafe cubano cuts the sweet edge on this creamy dessert. Slightly stale glazed doughnuts work the best.
- [Salad of Fennel, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Arugula](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-salad-fennel-shaved-brussels-sprouts-and-arugula/) - This flavorful salad from Essensia executive chef julie Frans showcases fennel and other South Florida greens in season.
- [Brigadeiros](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-brigadeiros/) - Think of the these treats as Brazilian truffles – milky sweet confections you can make in minutes.
- [Goat Cheese Herb Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-goat-cheese-herb-dressing/) - Take advantage of our local goat cheese sources. Drizzle over roasted beets, red onion and arugula salad.
- [Epicure Polynesian Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-epicure-polynesian-chicken/) - To meet his clients’ demands for luaus and Polynesian parties, chef Hector Morales of Epicure Market served this marinated baked chicken. There’s enough marinade for a couple of chickens or several pounds of wings, ideal for an 80s pool party.
- [Le Festival Salade Monte Carlo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-le-festival-salade-monte-carlo/) - Amid the green wave of Caesar salads and salad bars in most restaurants in the 1980s, this simple house salad from French restaurant Le Festival, on Salzedo in Coral Gables, is one of the most memorable.
- [Artichoke Dip](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-artichoke-dip/) - You’ll find this recipe and its many variations neatly recorded on index cards and Junior League and church cookbooks in South Florida (and everywhere else, for that matter). It’s simple, quick and oozing with cheesy, fatty goodness.
- [Stuffed Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-stuffed-mushrooms/) - This savory treats graced many a trendy 80s cocktail party. Mushroom caps make a handy vehicle for fillings that include goat cheese, sausage, spinach, shrimp - really, anything that can be diced small enough to fill these bites.
- [Tropical Wine Cooler](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-wine-cooler/) - Ready-made wine coolers – wine plus fruit juice and club soda or ginger ale – were a popular choice in lieu of more serious wine choices. Use local seasonal fruits for flavor and garnish and improvise away.
- [Grilled Okra](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-okra/) - Thread okra on skewers to make it easier to flip on the grill.
- [Stewed Okra](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-stewed-okra/) - This classic Creole recipe comes from Hot and Soul in Fort Lauderdale, where chef/owners Mike Hampton and Christy Samoy’s eclectic offerings often reflect New Orleans influences. “We have been selling it with smoked local snapper,” says Samoy.
- [Roasted Okra with Coconut Stuffing in Tomato Curry Leaf Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-okra-coconut-stuffing-tomato-curry-leaf-sauce/) - Niven Patel, chef de cuisine at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, grows his own okra in his Homestead backyard garden.
- [Chartreuse Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chartreuse-salad/) - This recipe, from chef Melanie Stewart at Whole Foods Market North Miami, makes a gorgeous all-green salad. Change the ingredients based on what’s fresh and in season.
- [Roast Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roast-chicken/) - This chicken uses a simple brine that makes it especially juicy and flavorful. You can make this with chicken parts, too – just reduce the cooking time to 40 minutes. For variations, add fresh herbs, chopped; cut a lemon in half and place in the chicken’s cavity; rub the skin with cut cloves of garlic; or use melted butter instead of oil. Use leftovers for chicken salad (add chopped onion, celery and mayonnaise) or use in wraps.
- [Tyler Ridgeway's Tamarind and Orange Tonic](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tyler-ridgeways-tamarind-and-orange-tonic/) - Tyler Ridgeway's Tamarind and Orange Tonic 1 1/3 quarts sugar1 1/2 quarts water1/2 cup cinchona bark, shredded1/8 cup galangal root1/8 cup gentian root5 whole tamarinds, peeled2 whole oranges, sliced1/8 oz. citric acid Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and simmer for an hour. Taste for bitterness as it goes – Since cinchona bark is
- [Punjabi-style Beets with Ginger (Punjabi Chukandar Ki Sabzi)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-punjabi-style-beets-ginger-punjabi-chukandar-ki-sabzi/) - North Indians nearly always start beet dishes with the raw vegetable, and generally cut it quite small so the pieces can be picked up easily with morsels of local flatbreads or rice. Save the stems and leaves, if you have them, for another dish. Serve this sweet, sour, and hot dish with a dal of your choice and a green vegetable, such as Green Beans with Potatoes. In the Punjab the meal would be eaten with a flatbread, but rice is fine too. At an Indian or Western meal, you could serve this dish cold, as a salad. You could also swirl some of it into beaten yogurt to make a raita.
- [Fresh Florida Shrimp with Charred Corn Relish, Parsley Butter and Arugula](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-florida-shrimp-charred-corn-relish-parsley-butter-and-arugula/) - Florida shrimp are the star of this recipe from executive chef David Blonsky of Apeiro Kitchen and Bar in Delray Beach, with a new location opening this fall in Midtown Miami.
- [Mangoes Mumtaz (Aam Mumtaz)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mangoes-mumtaz-aam-mumtaz/) - I was to attend the Mango Festival in Florida one year, and shortly before it a reporter from the Miami Herald came to interview me in New York. She turned out to be an old friend, Maricel Presilla, the most knowledgeable wizard of Latin American cooking. I made a lunch for her that ended with this dessert. “It is just something I make.” “You can’t have no name for it. Let’s call it . . .” And so Maricel named it “Mangoes Mumtaz.”
- [Pasta with Tomato and Onion Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pasta-tomato-and-onion-sauce/) - When Italian cooking maestra Marcella Hazan died in 2013, this was the most-shared recipe by her fans – perhaps because it captures the simple elegance and unfussiness of Italian cooking. This adaptation is from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.
- [Roast Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roast-vegetables/) - Use whatever you find at the farmers market and mix and match accordingly. Cooking time depends on the vegetable. The smaller you chop them, the faster they will cook. Whichever size you use, make sure all vegetables are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- [Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Fennel and Sausage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spaghetti-swiss-chard-fennel-and-sausage/) - Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Fennel and Sausage 1 pound spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1 spring onion, bulb diced, green part sliced, about 1 1/2 cups total1 pound Italian-style chicken sausage, about 5 links, casings removed1/2 medium fennel bulb, julienned (about 1 cup)1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed and reserved for another use, greens chopped1 1/2 cups
- [Escarole and White Bean Cavatelli with Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-escarole-and-white-bean-cavatelli-shaved-parmigiano-reggiano/) - Cavatelli, a type of pasta dumpling typically made with ricotta cheese, is shaped like a miniature hot dog bun. You can also use orecchiette.
- [Jerked Cobia with Pineapple Chutney](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jerked-cobia-pineapple-chutney/) - This recipe from chef Kareem Anguin of the Oceanaire Seafood Room uses cobia, a popular game fish with a white, flaky texture and mild taste.
- [West Florida Grouper with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mango, Blackberry Drizzle](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-west-florida-grouper-heirloom-tomatoes-mango-blackberry-drizzle/) - Chef Toby Joseph of Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale uses grouper from the Gulf of Mexico in this colorful presentation.
- [Flattened Rice with Cauliflower and Peas (Phool Gobi Aur Matar Wa La Paha)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-flattened-rice-cauliflower-and-peas-phool-gobi-aur-matar-wa-la-paha/) - A grand dish that looks splendid and tastes as good as it looks. Sometimes I eat this all by itself. Other dishes, such as Mixed Dal, Marwari Style, could be added to the meal, as well as a raita, popadams and chutneys. It is also perfect for brunch. In India most people like their poha upmas to be fairly spicy, but you can use as many or as few green chilies as you like.
- [The GTT](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-gtt/) - The GTT 1.5 oz Martin Miller’s Gin1 oz Thyme Simple Syrup1 oz Lemon Juice Shake vigorously. Top with tonic and garnish with a lemon. *Note: Thyme simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water with 3 orange peels and thyme, boiled and cooled. Credit: Mixologist Ryan Hooks Venue: St. Felix Hollywood
- [Sugar and Spice Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sugar-and-spice-cookies/) - One of Grandma’s greatest hits, this simple drop cookie delivers a properly spicy, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth burst of holiday goodness. Make sure your spices are fresh and, in the case of pepper and cloves, freshly ground.
- [Roasted Carrot and Coconut Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-carrot-and-coconut-soup/) - Coconut milk adds creamy sweetness to this rich soup. Look for local carrots at the farmers market.
- [Callaloo and Sweet Potato Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-callaloo-and-sweet-potato-soup/) - Callaloo or amaranth leaf is similar to spinach. This dish, a take on the traditional Caribbean recipe, goes well with jasmine rice.
- [Warm Collard Greens Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-warm-collard-greens-salad-lemon-tahini-dressing/) - Tahini and lemon juice in the dressing bring bright, Mediterranean flavors to collards.
- [Indian-Spiced Chicken Wings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-indian-spiced-chicken-wings/) - When the Miami Dolphins faced off against the New York Jets at London's Wembley Stadium this fall as part of the NFL International Series, South Florida fans got in the tailgating spirit with – of course – wings. These easy-to-make, not too spicy take on the British favorite chicken tikka masala comes from British chef Andrew Gilbert of The Seven Dials in Coral Gables, Florida. (By the way, there are two more London games for the NFL this season – Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Oct. 25, and Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Detroit Lions Nov. 1).
- [Mot Juste](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mot-juste/) - Mot Juste 1¼ ounces Russell’s Reserve Rye ¾ ounce Artemesia Absinthe ¼ ounce yellow Chartreuse½ ounce fresh lemon juice½ ounce simple syrup Whether merely searching for a quip to regale the barkeep, or aiming to ink Endymion on a bar napkin, this cocktail will give you just the right words. One quaff will make you
- [Cranberry Bean Pasta Fagioli with Parmesan Crisps](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cranberry-bean-pasta-fagioli-parmesan-crisps/) - Ditalini pasta is small, tubular-shaped pasta that is traditionally used for this dish. If you can’t find it, substitute elbow pasta.
- [The Citrus Sparkle](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-citrus-sparkle/) - Making a pre-mix for your signature cocktail saves precious time so all you have to do is squeeze in a little clementine, shake and top with bubbly.
- [The Snowdrift](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-snowdrift/) - This recipe easily doubles, or you can pre-batch large amounts of this cocktail by changing ounces to cups. Blend 4 ounces (½ cup) of the pre-mix with ½ cup of the ice. These measurements will make four cocktails.
- [The Clover Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-clover-club/) - The Clover Club 1 egg white5-6 muddled raspberriesLeaves from 1 rosemary sprig.5 oz simple syrup.75 oz lemon juice1.5 oz Martin Miller’s Gin Shake really hard and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with rosemary and raspberry. Recipe: Mixologist Ryan Hooks Venue: St. Felix Hollywood
- [Granola](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-granola-0/) - Granola 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)1 cup nuts and seeds: chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed¼ cup local honey¼ cup vegetable or coconut oil½ teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 cup dried fruits (raisins, papaya, mango, coconut, dried bananas, dried cranberries, dates, etc.) Preheat oven to 350°. Line a
- [Shaved Fennel 
and Orange Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-shaved-fennel-and-orange-salad/) - Make this simple salad the day before – it gets even better as it sits.
- [Savory Summer Squash Muffins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-savory-summer-squash-muffins/) - These are great for breakfast or as a substitute for bread with a colorful summer meal. Also, by using the microwave oven to cook the muffins, you won’t heat up your kitchen! From Bounty from the Box: The CSA Cookbook. Used with permission from the author. Recipe adapted from Produce for Better Health; Fruits & Veggies—More Matters; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- [Oregano and Zucchini Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-oregano-and-zucchini-pasta/) - Campanelle pasta are small and fluted, resembling little tubular flowers, whereas orecchiette look like tiny ears or bowls. Both pastas are excellent with chunky, heartier sauces. Pecorino is a type of hard cheese made from sheep’s milk. Like Parmesan, it has a strong, salty flavor that pairs well with pasta dishes dressed with robust sauces. If you cannot find genuine pecorino, substitute a good-quality Parmesan instead. From Bounty from the Box: The CSA Cookbook. Used with permission from the author.
- [Rye Bread Old Fashioned](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rye-bread-old-fashioned/) - Rye Bread Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon½ oz. Caraway Syrup (recipe follows)2 dashes bittersGarnish: orange peel with burned cloves Stir bourbon, syrup and bitters with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass. Add garnish. Caraway Syrup: Combine 1 cup caraway seeds, ½ cup peppercorns and 2 cups water in saucepan
- [Beer-Marinated Hot Wings](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-beer-marinated-hot-wings/) - Look for a pale ale with citrus notes for these hot wings.
- [Cilantro Lime Lionfish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cilantro-lime-lionfish/) - This recipe comes from Frank DiVito, Prepared Foods Associate Coordinator, Whole Foods Market - Florida Region
- [Cream Cheese Frosting](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cream-cheese-frosting/) - This icing is not especially sweet, making it a good choice for a carrot cake. If you want it sweeter, just beat in more confectioner's sugar.
- [Banana-Nut Carrot Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-banana-nut-carrot-cake/) - This layer cake looks homespun and humble, but it's super-moist and full of spicy flavor. Toasted walnuts add richness.
- [Marlene Schrager’s German Breakfast (for dinner)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-marlene-schrager-s-german-breakfast-dinner/) - “I have great memories with this dish – it is one of my favorite dishes my mom would make while I was growing up,” Lee Schrager says.
- [Baked eggs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-baked-eggs/) - Use a small ovenproof dish for a single serving. For a crowd, choose a heavy shallow baking dish. Cast iron works well, too.
- [Muffins](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-muffins/) - Muffins ¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup whole-wheat flour½ cup dark brown sugar½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 large egg⅓ cup milk2 ripe bananas, mashedAdd-ins: ½ cup raisins, ½ cup chopped nuts, ½ cup coconut flakes, ½ cup shredded carrot or zucchini, ½
- [Mango Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-bread/) - This moist, buttery mango bread, based on Dominique Ansel's banana bread recipe, uses both mango puree and chopped mango. Add nuts or coconut if you want.
- [Fresh Mango Salsa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-mango-salsa/) - Serve this spicy salsa with Greek yogurt, chips, grilled meat, poultry or fish. Use ripe or slightly underripe mangos – they should not be mushy.
- [Macadamia-Crusted Corvina with Coconut Saffron Sauce and Mango Compote](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-macadamia-crusted-corvina-coconut-saffron-sauce-and-mango-compote/) - Not only does this fresh, healthy entree make use of local fish, mango and lemongrass, it’s also gluten-free. From chef Julie Frans of Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at The Palms Hotel & Spa, who serves this with Thai forbidden rice, which is high in antioxidants and dietary fiber, and gingered carrots.
- [Spicy Mango Chutney](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-mango-chutney/) - Typical of many sweet South Florida chutneys, this recipe is sweet and mildly spicy, using a combination of ripe and unripe mangos.
- [Dark Hot Mango Chutney](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-dark-hot-mango-chutney/) - This chutney uses Indian spices to make a rich, dark preserve. Use slightly underripe mangos for best results.
- [Festive Pavlova](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-festive-pavlova/) - Use any fresh fruits in season for this light, creamy, easy-to-make dessert. The meringue has a melt-in-your-mouth crust and a marshmallow-y interior.
- [Grand Spicy Martini](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grand-spicy-martini/) - This recipe uses mezcal, made from agave.
- [Grilled Potato Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-potato-salad-2/) - Grilled Potato Salad 4 small red potatoes, cut in halves2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunksKosher saltExtra-virgin olive oilFreshly ground pepperChimichurri or Romesco Sauce Half-fill a large saucepan with water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes. Cook 10-12 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain, being careful not to
- [Grilled Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-vegetables/) - Grilled Vegetables Eggplant (the long skinny Asian variety is best)Zucchini Bell peppers (red, yellow, green, orange)Plum tomatoesOlive oilKosher salt and freshly ground pepperFresh basil, torn into small pieces If the eggplant is young and fresh, there’s no need to peel it. Slice horizontally ¼-inch thick. Sprinkle with salt on both sides and set aside for
- [Pasta all'Amatriciana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pasta-allamatriciana-0/) - Pasta all'Amatriciana 1 lb spaghetti, bucatini or perciatelli2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 onion, chopped fine1/4 lb pancetta, sliced about 1/4-inch thick2 cups good quality canned tomatoes, chopped with juiceHot pepper flakes SaltFreshly grated Parmigiano ReggianoFreshly grated pecorino romano (optional) In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and oil. Add onions and
- [Basil Margarita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-basil-margarita/) - This cocktail uses mezcal, made from the agave plant.
- [Zignum White Sangria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-zignum-white-sangria/) - This uses mezcal, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from agave plants that are native to Mexico.
- [Piquant Ginger Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-piquant-ginger-sauce/) - Piquant Ginger Sauce 1 jalapeno, chopped2 cloves garlic1½-in knob fresh ginger, peeled and grated¼ cup Thai basil (or substitute regular basil)2 tablespoons fresh mint¼ cup fresh cilantro2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla)3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon sugar Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and pulse until combined. Makes about ¾ cup
- [Romesco Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-romesco-sauce-2/) - Romesco Sauce 2 baguette slices 2 plum tomatoes 1 red pepper ½ cup blanched almonds, toasted in 350-degree oven until lightly colored3 cloves garlic, peeled½ tablespoon sherry vinegar¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons fresh parsleySalt and pepper½ teaspoon smoked paprikaCayenne pepper to taste (optional) If you’re using a grill, toast the baguette slices until slightly
- [Chimichurri Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chimichurri-sauce/) - Chimichurri Sauce 1 cup flat leaf parsley4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons fresh oregano½ cup extra-virgin olive oil⅓ cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ½ fresh red hot pepper, chopped Puree all ingredients in food processor. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 1 cup | This Argentinean classic typically accompanies beef,
- [Tropical Sangria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-sangria/) - Tropical Sangria 1 bottle sauvignon blanc¾ cup Triple Sec1 cup passionfruit juice (frozen and thawed works best; or use fresh with seeds, about 4-6 fruits)1 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved, and cooled), or more to tasteFresh grilled pineapple, cut into chunksMango, grilled, cut into chunksLemon, cut into slices, seeds
- [Grilled Pineapple 
and Mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-pineapple-and-mango/) - Grilled Pineapple and Mango Ripe pineappleRipe but firm mangoLight rum Cut peel off pineapple. Cut horizontal slices about ½-¾-inch thick, including core. Peel mango. Lay on cutting board. Cut horizontal slices about ½-inch thick. When you reach the flat pit, flip over and cut remaining slices. Grill over medium heat for a 2-3 minutes, turning
- [Blistered Cherry Tomatoes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-blistered-cherry-tomatoes/) - From Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore by Anna Thomas: You can make these the perfectionist way, with every little tomato blistered yet holding its shape, or you can do my version, where they hang together in a mess of garlicky oil and vinegar mixed with their own sweet juices. Best thing I ever tasted! Spoon them onto crostini or grilled fish. Or toss them with cooked capellini for an easy summer pasta.
- [Dark Chocolate Almond Bark with Cherries and Ginger](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-dark-chocolate-almond-bark-cherries-and-ginger/) - From Vegan Vegetarian Omnivore by Anna Thomas: I could not end without a taste of fine dark chocolate. Toasted almonds, tart cherries, and a zippy touch of ginger give this simple bark a complex flavor. A plate of these dark, shiny shards of chocolate can be served with a cup of coffee for a minimalist dessert, or a few jagged pieces can elevate any scoop of ice cream or bowl of pudding. Use only the highest-quality dark chocolate; chocolate with at least 65 percent cocoa is best.
- [American Persimmon Pudding](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-american-persimmon-pudding/) - American Persimmon Pudding ¼ cup butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup persimmon pulp1 cup granulated sugar1 egg, beaten½ cup buttermilk½ cup light cream1½ teaspoons vanillaWhipped cream (optional) Butter a 9x9x2-inch baking pan and set aside. Melt butter and set aside. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into
- [Harvest Plum  Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-harvest-plum-cake/) - Plums are not local to South Florida, but this heirloom recipe highlights these tasty tart stone fruits available in many markets in late summer and early fall. Italian prune plums – small, deep purple fruits found only for a few weeks in September – are the traditional choice, but you can use any ripe stone fruits, such as peaches and nectarines. Taste the fruit before baking. If it's very tart, increase the amount of sugar you sprinkle over the top before baking. It’s better to err on the sweet side.
- [Grilled Corn 
and Cheese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-corn-and-cheese/) - Grilled Corn and Cheese Fresh corn on the cob, huskedOlive oilChopped cilantroFreshly ground pepperCayenne pepper (optional)Salty cheese: crumbled cotija, feta or gorgonzola, or grated Parmesan Lightly brush corn on the cob with olive oil. Grill until slightly charred, turning constantly. (It’s OK if some of the kernels are barely cooked.) Use a sharp knife to
- [Grilled Onions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-onions/) - Florida sweet onions with white or purple bulbs are milder than leeks.
- [Florida Pecan Tart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-pecan-tart/) - Local honey and grated orange add dimension to this popular dessert. In Florida, commercial pecan farms are located in north Florida and south to Orlando. Toasting nuts before using enhances their flavor – place on a baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until slightly brown. Be careful not to let them burn. Store airtight in a zip-top bag in the freezer for best taste.
- [Florida Strawberry Tart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-strawberry-tart/) - Winter is strawberry season in South Florida. Find local berries at Homestead and Redland farmstands – Knaus Berry Farm is a good source for different varieties, such as Festival and Florida Sensation – or pick them yourself (see our U-pick guide online). This simple tart highlights perfect, sweet, flavorful berries, with nothing more than unsweetened cream in a buttery crust, made shiny by a light brush of guava glaze.
- [Florida Blueberry Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-blueberry-pie/) - A few varieties of blueberries grow in South Florida, but commercial farms are located farther north, especially in the central and northeast part of the state. Look for Florida blueberries in mid-winter through early spring.
- [Pate Brisee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pate-brisee/) - This classic pastry recipe comes together quickly in a food processor. Use the best quality butter you can find for best results. Use store-bought mix only as a last resort; there’s nothing comparable to a flaky crust. The secret to success is using ice-cold butter, keeping your pastry cold and not overworking the dough. You can halve the recipe for a single crust, but it’s easier to make the full recipe and freeze half for future use. More tips for foolproof crusts: • Brush unbaked dough with egg beaten with heavy cream for a shiny glaze • If your crust is getting too dark, cover it with strips of aluminum foil while the filling bakes • Freeze unbaked pie shells and wrap airtight in plastic wrap 
- [Jamaican Pumpkin Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jamaican-pumpkin-soup/) - For this easy-to-make soup, you can use Jamaican pumpkin or similar squashes found in South Florida farmers markets – Cuban pumpkin, calabaza, even butternut squash – and adjust the seasoning depending on how hot and spicy you like it. Sub coconut oil for the butter and vegetable broth for the chicken broth to make this vegan.
- [Sapodilla Upside 
Down Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sapodilla-upside-down-cake/) - Sapodilla, or nispero, tastes like brown sugar with a bit of pear. It must be fully ripe and soft before eating. Usually eaten in smoothies or out of hand, sapodilla does not usually lend itself to cooking – perhaps because of its latex content. But in this recipe, sapodilla turns deep red and tastes sweet and buttery.
- [Mango Jalapeño Cheesecake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-jalape-o-cheesecake/) - Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County members recall a cheesecake made with habaneros brought in by a member. That recipe is no longer around, but this recipe might be a good substitute. Jalapeño adds a hot kick mellowed by creamy cheesecake. The infused syrup can be used for cocktails, too.
- [Lychee Drops](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lychee-drops/) - This recipe from Cindy LaPradd is from Local Flavor: Recipes Raised in the Florida Redland, available from Bee Heaven Farm and used with permission. This can be used as an aperitif or dessert, or in cocktails.
- [Buenavista](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-buenavista/) - Buenavista Cucumber slicesMint sprig½ oz simple syrup½ oz lime juice½ oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur¾ oz Hendrick’s Gin¾ oz Finlandia Vodka In a mixing glass, muddle cucumber slices, a mint sprig, simple syrup and lime juice. Add elderflower liqueur, gin and vodka. Add ice and shake. Serve in a 6-oz martini glass and garnish with a
- [Rainbow Chard and Kale Salad with Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rainbow-chard-and-kale-salad-shallot-dijon-vinaigrette-0/) - Rainbow Chard and Kale Salad with Shallot-Dijon Vinaigrette 1 cup lacinato kale, washed, stems, ribs removed3 cups rainbow Swiss chard leaves, washed, stems, ribs removed1 small or ½ large green apple, peeled, cored and diced¼ cup dried cherries or cranberries, chopped¼ cup pecans, chopped1 small shallot, minced2 heaping teaspoons Dijon mustard2 tablespoons unfiltered organic apple
- [Smoked Jalapeño and Cucumber Cooler](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-smoked-jalape-o-and-cucumber-cooler/) - Warm weather? Cool down with this cooler from Afrohead Rum.
- [The Peach Cobbler](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-peach-cobbler-0/) - Perfect for outdoor events, this recipe comes from Afrohead Rum.
- [Mint Julep](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mint-julep/) - Steve Berry is a native New Englander who's lived in South Florida long enough to qualify as a Miami local. He's one of the founders of the dining group Cobaya Miami. When it comes to drinks for Derby Day, there's the Mint Julep and then there's everything else. The Mint Julep has been a Kentucky Derby Day tradition since 1938 with over 120,000 juleps being poured over the weekend! Spring is here and it's hot in South Florida. This drink is sure to keep you cool and refreshed while you watch and root for your horse to come in.
- [Sage Advice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sage-advice-0/) - Sage Advice Array Cocktail1½ oz Plymouth gin½ oz lemon juice1 oz Blackberry Sage syrupClub sodaFresh sage leavesBlackberry Sage Syrup1½ cups sugar 1 cup water1 cup unsweetened blackberry pulp10 sage leaves Make Blackberry Sage Syrup: Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Blend until smooth and strain to extract syrup. Combine cocktail ingredients in a cocktail shaker with
- [Floradora](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-floradora/) - Floradora Array 1½ oz. gin½ oz. fresh lime juice½ oz. framboise liqueurGinger aleLime wedge for garnish Pour the gin, lime juice, and framboise into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge.
- [Monkey Gland Cocktail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-monkey-gland-cocktail/) - Monkey Gland Cocktail 2 oz. gin1 oz. orange juice¼ oz. grenadineDash of absintheOrange slice for garnish Swirl a dash of absinthe in a chilled cocktail glass to coat it, then dump out any excess liqueur. Pour the other ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with an orange slice
- [Alabama Slammer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-alabama-slammer/) - Alabama Slammer 1 oz Southern Comfort1 oz Sloe gin1 oz Amaretto2 oz orange juiceOrange wheel, cherry for garnish Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange wheel and a cherry.
- [Banana Cream Pavlova](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-banana-cream-pavlova/) - A pavlova – a crispy and chewy meringue – is typically covered with whipped cream and fresh fruit. This version adds a rum-flavored pastry cream (and uses the egg yolks, too). Use sweet, ripe bananas – the small red ones found in farmers markets are especially delicious.
- [Mango with Lime](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-lime/) - When you have great mangos, they need little but a squeeze of lime. For best results, use perfectly ripe, sweet mangos, such as Julie, Carrie, Glenn or the Indian varieties Mallika or Alphonse. Don't refrigerate a mango until it has ripened completely.
- [Cucumber Raita Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cucumber-raita-salad/) - Indian raitas are cooling yogurt-based accompaniments to spicy dishes. This recipe uses more vegetables than yogurt so it can be used as a refreshing salad.
- [Soba Noodles with Lime and Edamame](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-soba-noodles-lime-and-edamame/) - Japanese buckwheat noodles are served hot or cold, sometimes in broth and other times with dipping sauces. Buy frozen edamame beans already removed from their pods.
- [Cool Beans Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cool-beans-salad/) - One of Mom’s greatest hits, bean salad is an easy, quick summer dish that’s open to whatever’s in your pantry. This version uses fresh corn, black beans and cilantro. 
- [Green Goddess Cocktail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-green-goddess-cocktail/) - Avocado, serrano chile and sal de gusano make an appearance in this cocktail from Izzy's Fish & Oyster.
- [Coconut Jerky](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coconut-jerky/) - Coconut Jerky Array Meat of one coconut, cut into ¼-inch strips 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Combine tamari, cayenne pepper, cumin and pepper in a large bowl. Add sliced coconut meat. Marinate for two hours. Dehydrate coconut strips for 4-6 hours, until dry
- [Quick Solar Eclipse Moon Pies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-quick-solar-eclipse-moon-pies/) - Whip up a batch of moon pies, a Southern sweet. We'll see only a partial eclipse, so decorate accordingly!
- [Grilled Florida Spiny Lobster](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-florida-spiny-lobster/) - Florida spiny lobster tails are mildly sweet with a coarse texture. This recipe is based on a classic Italian recipe for grilling crustaceans in the Adriatic: simple, uncomplicated, fresh. Don’t look for heavy breading; the purpose of the crumbs is to catch some good garlicky flavor. Plan on one lobster tail per person; if they're small, two will do.
- [Mango Toast with Cardamom Tahini](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-toast-cardamom-tahini/) - From Let’s Eat Too Many Mangos Before It’s Too Late available here.
- [Summer Corn Salsa with Pan-seared Salmon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-summer-corn-salsa-pan-seared-salmon/) - This recipe from chef Chris Valdes is one of his favorites: "Not only is it perfect for summer time, but it is also quick and easy to make. The salsa has the perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and crunch. Served with the salmon, it is the perfect combination!"
- [Frozen White Chocolate Mousse](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-frozen-white-chocolate-mousse/) - Top with any seasonal fresh fruit for a simple but sensational summer dessert. The white chocolate shell encases the three-ingredient filling, which does not freeze solid, but stays creamy. A microwave comes in handy for all aspects of this dessert. Other variations: Substitute creme de menthe for half of the creme de cacao and use dark chocolate for the shell and decorations to make a Grasshopper Mousse. Use half banana liqueur and half light rum for mousse and top with fresh banana slices tossed with a little brown sugar for Bananas Foster Mousse. Instead of liqueur, substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- [Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita from Cabo Flats](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jalape-o-cilantro-margarita-cabo-flats/) - Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita from Cabo Flats 2oz Agave Loco Pepper Infused Tequila 1oz Fresh Citrus Mix Cabo's Blend1oz Agave Nectar 1 bunch of fresh cilantroSalt or sugar for rim Salt or sugar half the rim and fill margarita glass with ice. Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously 20 times. Strain
- [Total Eclipse (of the) Tart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-total-eclipse-tart/) - OK, we couldn't resist making a delicious dish out of a pun. Celebrate the Aug. 21 eclipse with this easy tart. Local passionfruit is in your farmers market, or use frozen.
- [Mango Balls](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-balls/) - Mango Balls Array 1 cup dried mango1 cup dried banana (cut thick before drying; they should not be crispy)1 cup walnuts½ cup dried, shredded coconut, plus additional to coat ballsPinch sea salt Combine all ingredients in food processor. Pulse until well mixed. Form into balls. Roll in additional coconut.
- [Tropical Trail Mix](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-trail-mix/) - Tropical Trail Mix 2 cups granola1 cup mixed nuts, toasted in 350-degree oven for 8-10 minutes, then cooled3 cups dried fruits, chopped in bite-size pieces Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.
- [Fruit Leather](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fruit-leather/) - When fruit is pureed, spread thinly and then dehydrated, it becomes a sweet/tart leathery snack that travels well. Murray Corman of the Rare Fruit and Vegetable Council of Broward County recommends mixing different fruits. “Combine low- and high-moisture fruit in a blender – sapodilla and carambola; mamey and soursop; fig and jackfruit; mango and papaya,” he says. Add agave syrup to sour fruit, like strawberries. Don’t be afraid to be adventurous in concocting leather combinations, he says. “Try ginger, dark chocolate, black sapote, cayenne pepper, coconut, macadamia nuts, frozen pulp from the grocery, aloe, açai. Dark chocolate is quite bitter. So imagine grated chocolate, tamarind deseeded, agave syrup, apple juice and a dash of cayenne powder. After you recover, try cocoa powder, avocado, agave syrup, lemon juice. This tends to be thick, so form into 1-inch bars on plastic wrap.”
- [Oatmeal Crunchies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-oatmeal-crunchies/) - Makes about 4 dozen | Buttery and crunchy, these homely cookies are perfect with milk. Customize them by adding chopped nuts, raisins, coconut, crushed plaintain or potato chips, chopped dried fruits or chocolate chips.
- [Sugar & Spice Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sugar-spice-cookies/) - One of Grama’s greatest hits, these spicy cookies, dusted in snowy powdered sugar, taste like the holidays. These cookies are bursting with warm and cozy flavors, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves and black pepper. The addition of molasses gives them a rich, deep flavor. If they’re slightly underbaked, they will be chewy.
- [Wedding Cakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-wedding-cakes/) - Makes about 5 dozen | This is one of many recipes that use ground nuts, butter and powdered sugar to create melt-in-your-mouth delights. You need a food processor to pulverize the pecans. Store carefully – these are fragile.
- [Grilled Octopus and Chorizo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-octopus-and-chorizo/) - This recipe comes from Gridiron Grill-off chef William Middleton of Oceans 234 in Deerfield Beach, a Florida native who has worked primarily with seafood and considers it to be his specialty.
- [Oysters Three Ways](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-oysters-three-ways/) - This recipe comes from Gridiron Grill-off chef Eric Kaszubinski of the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Spa, including their on-site restaurant featuring menu items prepared with local and sustainable ingredients.
- [Breadfruit Tostones](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-breadfruit-tostones/) - Like plantains, breadfruit can be eaten underripe as a vegetable, or ripe as a fruit. They are picked when small drops of latex appear on the surface.
- [Pompano & Fideo Noodle Stew with Rosa’s Two Way Tomato Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pompano-fideo-noodle-stew-rosa-s-two-way-tomato-sauce/) - Pompano & Fideo Noodle Stew with Rosa’s Two Way Tomato Sauce Rosa’s “Two Way” Tomato Sauce1/4 cup finely diced fatty bacon1 tablespoon olive oil4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 shallot, sliced1/4 cup sugar1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 1/2 cups chicken stock1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed up by handKosher salt and cracked
- [Steadman’s Boatyard Grilled Citrus and Soy Fish Tacos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-steadman-s-boatyard-grilled-citrus-and-soy-fish-tacos/) - Steadman’s Boatyard Grilled Citrus and Soy Fish Tacos For the Fish4 (5- to 6-ounce) portions fresh fish such as grouper, mahi, or small jackfish (skin-on is fine) if you are so lucky¾ cup olive oil½ cup soy sauceJuice of 1 orangeJuice of 1 lemonJuice of 1 lime6 whole black peppercorns, toasted¼ bulb fennel, thinly sliced½
- [Wedding Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-wedding-soup/) - Wedding Soup Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Grated Grana Padano, for servingSoup2 pounds veal bones2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs2 pounds chicken wings, backs, or necks, or a combination2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts, cut into 2-inch chunks1 pound carrots, trimmed but left whole 4 stalks celery, halved crosswise2 medium onions, halved1 piece rind
- [Almond Torte with Chocolate Chips](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-almond-torte-chocolate-chips/) - Almond Torte with Chocolate Chips 10 ounces (2½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the baking pan1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the baking pan¼ teaspoon kosher salt1 cup sugar5 large eggsGrated zest of 1 lemon1 teaspoon pure almond extract2 cups almond flour or almond meal1 cup semisweet chocolate chips½ cup lightly toasted
- [Hummus Tehina](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-hummus-tehina/) - Pair this creamy hummus with homemade pita bread and try different toppings. At Dizengoff, you might find toppings like beets, cabbage or lamb, to name a few.
- [Guava Smoothie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-guava-smoothie/) - Guava Smoothie Array 1 cup peeled and seeded guava, cut into chunks 1 ripe banana ¼ cup sugar (or to taste) Juice of one lime 2 cups milk ½ cup ice Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth. Serves 2 | Got ripe mango or papaya? Add it to the mix!
- [Fresh Guava Chutney](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-guava-chutney/) - Fresh Guava Chutney Array ½ lb. ripe guava, seeds removed, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small jalapeño pepper, chopped coarsely 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until blended. Makes about 1 cup | Serve
- [Guava Puree](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-guava-puree/) - Guava Puree Array 3 cups ripe guava pulp scooped from skin ½ cup honey 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lime juice Combine pulp, honey and water in saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher, or pulse on low
- [Guava Nectar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-guava-nectar/) - Why buy too-sweet canned nectar when you can make your own? Redland-raised guava, sweet and delicious, appears in jams, marmalades, jellies and fruit purees, which in turn up in pastelitos and other pastries and savory marinades and sauces. Guava (Psidium guajava) is good for you, too – it has more vitamin C than oranges and is a good source of fiber and other antioxidants. The seeds, flesh and peel are all edible.
- [Lemon Apple Buttermilk Loaf Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lemon-apple-buttermilk-loaf-cake/) - This recipe, adapted from New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark, is moist and tart, studded with bits of apple.
- [Turrón Studded Chilled Chocolate Brownies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-turr-n-studded-chilled-chocolate-brownies/) - When turron, a favorite holiday treat, finds its way inside of rich brownies, the result is magical.
- [Spiny Lobster Hash Cakes with Piccalilli Tartar Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spiny-lobster-hash-cakes-piccalilli-tartar-sauce/) - Spiny Lobster Hash Cakes with Piccalilli Tartar Sauce Piccalilli Tartar Sauce6 raw egg yolks1 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 cup canola oil2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar6 tablespoons Piccalilli Relish (or other favorite pickle relish)1/4 cup finely diced red onion2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice4 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 to 3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce2 hard-cooked eggs
- [Tumble and Twirl](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tumble-and-twirl/) - Tumble and Twirl 1.5 oz Cooper's Craft bourbon .75 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco.75 oz pineapple juice.5 oz honey.5 oz lemon juiceBar spoon of ginger liqueur IceClub soda Tumble and Twirl, the perfect cocktail for all of your summer brunch-ing needs, comes from Kellie Thorn at Atlanta’s Empire State South. Kellie took Coopers’ Craft, a lower ABV, versatile
- [Summer Crush](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-summer-crush/) -  
- [Torrents of Spring](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-torrents-spring/) - Torrents of Spring Array 1.5 oz Coopers’ Craft bourbon1 oz fresh-pressed carrot juice½ oz pineapple juice¼ oz lemon juice½ oz simple syrup2-4 dash ginger lemon tincture (18.21 or bartender’s choice) Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled Boston shaker tin. Strain through a fine sieve into coupe and garnish with edible flowers and/or a thin lemon slice.
- [Frola (Frozen Bourbon & Cola)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-frola-frozen-bourbon-cola/) - Frola (Frozen Bourbon & Cola) Array 1.5 oz. Coopers’ Craft bourbon½ oz. Butterscotch Schnapps2 oz. cream soda or cola concentrate1 cup ice¼ tsp. vanilla extract2-4 dashes chicory bitters (El Guapo or bartender’s choice) Place bourbon, schnapps, soda concentrate, vanilla extract, and ice in blender; blend for 15 seconds or until very smooth texture is reached.
- [Whiski-Tiki](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-whiski-tiki/) - Whiski-Tiki 2 oz. Coopers’ Craft bourbon2 oz pineapple juice1 oz orange juice½-1 oz. orgeat syrup or almond syrup2 dashes Chili and Lime Bitters (18.21 Japanese Chili and Lime Bitters or bartender’s choice)1 cup ice Blend all ingredients on high for 15 seconds or until very smooth. Pour into your favorite tiki mug or glassware and
- [Brugal 1888’s La Palma](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-brugal-1888-s-la-palma/) - Brugal 1888’s La Palma Array Coconut waterBrugal 1888 rumOrange twist To start, pour coconut water into an ice sphere mold and freeze for at least 24 hours. Remove the ice from the mold, place into a rocks glass and pour over 2 oz. of 1888. Garnish with an orange twist. Brugal 1888’s “La Palma” is
- [Morning Glory](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-morning-glory/) - Fun use of mason jars, available at your friendly grocery store!
- [President Grant’s Highball](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-president-grant-s-highball/) - Using preserves in cocktails is a great way to make use of out-of-season fruits.
- [Manhattan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-manhattan/) - Legend has it this was the most famous cocktail in the world after it was created in New York City’s Manhattan Club in the late 1800s.
- [Orange Fashioned](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-orange-fashioned/) - This twist on an Old Fashioned uses blood orange bitters instead of the traditional Angostura bitters.
- [Bourbon Ginger Sour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bourbon-ginger-sour/) - Find ginger ale syrup at a bar supply store, or make your own.
- [Tamiami Bruja](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tamiami-bruja/) - Tamiami Bruja Array Cocktail.75 oz. Cusqueña beer 2 oz. guava marmalade 1 oz. lime juice .75 oz. pineapple juice Dash of firewater bittersSpicy Sugar Rim ¼ cup sugar Dash salt 1 teaspoon chili powderGarnish3-4 sprigs of fresh sageSpicy guava candy Make Spicy Sugar Rim: Combine sugar, salt and chili powder in a dry, small bowl
- [Mango Lime Gelato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-lime-gelato/) - Based on a classic Italian gelato recipe – which lets the fruit flavor shine brightly – this recipe highlights the flavor of mango, which varies greatly in sweetness and tartness. Adjust accordingly, adding more sugar syrup or lime as needed.
- [Jerk Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jerk-chicken/) - So named because these dried, unripe fruits taste like cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, allspice – also called pimenta – is the cornerstone of Jamaican jerk seasoning, and the leaves and branches are used in smoking. Allspice also shows up in Middle Eastern cuisines and curry powder.
- [Bigoli in Salsa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bigoli-salsa/) - Cinnamon is commonly used in savory dishes in Moroccan, Indian and Persian cuisines – and Italian, too. Renaissance dishes used cinnamon and nutmeg in soups, roast meats and pasta. In The Fine Art of Italian Cooking, Giuliano Bugialli presents a recipe for Carabaccia – Renaissance Onion Soup – that calls for a hefty five teaspoons of cinnamon, plus sugar, blanched almonds, onions and meat broth. Today, Venetian cuisine in particular reflects the influences of centuries of spice trading with the Far East. This easy dish combines sweet onions, salty anchovies and the tang of cinnamon.
- [Coconut Seafood Curry with Rice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coconut-seafood-curry-rice/) - Popular in South Indian cooking, aromatic curry leaves are tiny and thin and eaten whole, so no need to fish them out of curries and other dishes as you might with bay leaves. This attractive plant (Murraya koenigii) is easy to grow in South Florida.
- [Make Your Own Barbecue Rub](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-make-your-own-barbecue-rub/) - Try this rub for pork or beef ribs, pork chops or other cuts. Liberally apply to meat and let sit 15 minutes before grilling.
- [Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-meyer-lemon-shaker-pie/) - Named for plant explorer Frank Meyer, who spotted this fruit in a doorway in Beijing and shipped back a cutting, this aromatic lemon is believed to be a mixture of a mandarin and a citron, and is milder, sweeter and thinner-skinned than regular lemons. They do grow in South Florida, but growing any citrus is not encouraged because of citrus greening.
- [Guava Cosmo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-guava-cosmo/) - Guava Cosmo 2 oz vodka½ oz Cointreau or Triple Sec½ oz fresh lime juice1 oz Redland guava puree Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lime wheel.
- [Ariete Daiquiri](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-ariete-daiquiri/) - Ariete Daiquiri Array 2 oz Havana Club Añejo Blanco1 oz fresh lime juice1 oz Redland guava puree Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain over a Collins/coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or edible flower petals.
- [Toki Can](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-toki-can/) - Toki Can Array 1.5 oz Toki.75 oz Chambord.25 oz simple syrup3 fresh blackberries + 1 for garnishFresh mint leaves + stemCranberry juiceCrushed iceGarnish: Micro shiso Drop 3 blackberries and 10 mint leaves in a glass. Add simple syrup and Chambord. Muddle together. Add Toki and stir with a spoon. Add ice and top off with
- [Vegan Banana Ice Creme](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-vegan-banana-ice-creme/) - No ice-cream maker needed, but you need bananas that are frozen solid. Freeze in 2-inch chunks. Creamy and luxurious, this recipe is a great use for slightly overripe bananas.
- [Peppermint Stick Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-peppermint-stick-ice-cream/) - This pale pink ice cream tastes like a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth candy cane.
- [Banana Blossom Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-banana-blossom-salad/) - Banana Blossom Salad Array 2 small banana blossoms, sliced 4-6 limes, sliced ½ medium green papaya, peeled and thinly sliced 1 Keitt green mango, peeled and thinly sliced 2 shallots, thinly sliced Handful of roasted cashewsCilantroMarinade 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4
- [Plantain Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-plantain-pie/) - Plantain Pie Array 3 hard ripe plantains, yellow but firm, peeled ⅓ cup vegan margarine (or butter) 1½ teaspoons pink Himalayan salt ¼ cup red pepper, minced ½ pound veggie crumbles (or ground meat) ¼ cup minced red onion 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 12 olives ½ cup tomato sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Boil
- [Burro Banana Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-burro-banana-salad/) - Burro Banana Salad Array 2½ pounds green burro bananas, peeled and cut into quarters ½ tablespoon salt 1 cup vegan mayo (or mayonnaise) ⅛ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon yellow mustard ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ cup red onion, diced ¼ teaspoon white pepper SERVES 4-6 Burro bananas are chunkier and
- [Maple Pumpkin Spice Popcorn](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-maple-pumpkin-spice-popcorn/) - Maple Pumpkin Spice Popcorn 2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons maple syrup1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix1 tablespoon butter or margarine1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional5 cups popped popcorn In a large saucepan or pot, heat brown sugar, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice mix over medium heat. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes or until sugar is
- [Chef Drew’s 
Pumpkin Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chef-drew-s-pumpkin-bread/) - Seminole pumpkin, calabaza and butternut squash puree can all be used for this moist, spicy, easy-to-make quick bread. Don't stint on the spices – they enhance that pumpkin flavor.
- [Homemade 
Pumpkin Puree and Roasted Seeds](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-homemade-pumpkin-puree-and-roasted-seeds/) - Homemade Pumpkin Puree and Roasted Seeds 1 pumpkin or calabaza Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Using a large knife and a mallet if necessary, split pumpkin in half from top to bottom. Scoop out seeds and stringy fiber. Place cut pumpkin flesh side down on parchment and roast for
- [Panna Cotta with Passionfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-panna-cotta-passionfruit/) - This simple dessert is nothing more than lightly sweetened cream with just enough gelatin to give it a seductive jiggle, making it an ideal canvas for fresh tropical fruit. 
- [Lychee Limeade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lychee-limeade/) - Lychees freeze easily. Just place ripe, unpeeled fruit in a zip-top bag.
- [Mango Cardamom Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-cardamom-bread/) - Cardamom gives this bread a spicy richness.
- [Green Jackfruit Curry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-green-jackfruit-curry/) - This vegan recipe uses unripe fresh or canned jackfruit and curry leaves (Murraya koenigii), commonly used in South Indian cooking.
- [Brutti Ma Buoni](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-brutti-ma-buoni/) - Shelled hazelnuts are hard to find in grocery stores, but it's worth seeking them out – shelling is not difficult, but it is time-consuming. If you can only find hazelnuts in the shells, roast on a cookie sheet for about 15-20 minutes, then crack open using a nutcracker. Place nutmeats in a clean dish towel, twist the top so they stay together, and rub briskly to remove the papery skins. (It's OK to leave some of the skins on). Roasting makes them more flavorful, too.
- [Seasonal Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-seasonal-fruit/) - Seasonal Fruit Ripe fruit – mangos, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or any combinationSugarLemon zestSweet white wine, such as Asti or MoscatoFresh mint leaves, if you want Peel fruits and slice. Leave blueberries and raspberries whole. Sprinkle with sugar. Add grated lemon zest and wine. Toss gently and refrigerate for one hour before serving. Add
- [Rigatoni with Peppers and Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rigatoni-peppers-and-mushrooms/) - Rigatoni with Peppers and Mushrooms 1 lb. good-quality rigatoni 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¾ cup onion, chopped in ¼" dice ½ pound mushrooms, sliced 2 pounds bell peppers (about 6-8 total), in assorted colors: green, red, yellow, orangeSalt Pepper 1 cup heavy cream ⅓ cup Italian parsley, chopped Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- [Preserved Eggplant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-preserved-eggplant/) - Lots of eggplant in the market? Set some aside to make this no-cook recipe.
- [Aperol Spritz](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-aperol-spritz/) - Aperol Spritz 2 oz. Prosecco 2 oz. AperolClub sodaIce1 orange slice Pour Prosecco in a stemmed wine glass filled with ice. Add Aperol and top with club soda. Garnish with an orange slice. Refreshing and colorful, this is an ideal aperitif for a cocktail party or Italian dinner. Aperol, a liqueur made from bitter and
- [Honey Limeade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-honey-limeade/) - Honey Limeade 6 large, juicy limes ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons local honey 6 cups waterFresh mint sprigsIce Cut limes in half and cut 6 slices to add to the jar for garnish. Squeeze the limes and strain the juice into the jar. Add sugar and honey and stir to dissolve. Add water, ice and
- [Lime Curd](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lime-curd/) - Lime Curd 4-5 large, juicy limes 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 6 egg yolks ¾ cup sugarPinch salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Zest limes, then squeeze for juice and measure. You will need ⅔ cup juice. Set aside In a heavy, non-aluminum saucepan, whisk yolks and sugar. Add lime juice, salt and butter. Stir
- [Aberfeldy Golden Dram Cocktail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-aberfeldy-golden-dram-cocktail/) - Aberfeldy Golden Dram Cocktail Array 2 oz. Aberfeldy 12.5 oz. The Native Guy Orange Blossom Honey Syrup2 dashes Angostura bitters2 dashes orange bittersOrange zest garnish Make honey syrup recipe: Use equal parts of honey and hot water. Stir together and chill. Bottle and use as needed. For each cocktail: Combine honey syrup and bitters. Add whisky
- [Blueberry Raspberry Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-blueberry-raspberry-pie/) - Blueberry Raspberry Pie 1 recipe double-crust pie crust3 cups blueberries, washed, drained and picked over to remove stems2 cups raspberries, washed and drained1 3/4 cups sugar – more if berries are especially tart3 tablespoons cornstarchGrated zest and juice of one lemon Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make double crust pie crust and divide in two
- [La Trova Old Fashioned](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-la-trova-old-fashioned/) - La Trova Old Fashioned Array 2 oz rum añejo .33 oz cafecito syrup 4 dashes Scrappy’s Chocolate Bitters Orange peel and grated coffee beansGlassware: Old Fashioned glass Add all ingredients into mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled. Served over big ice cube into an Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with orange peel and grated coffee beans. Cafecito
- [Salty Doug](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-salty-doug/) - Salty Doug 1.5 oz Diplomatico Matuano .5 oz fresh lime juice .25 oz agave syrup (use a 3:1 ratio of agave nectar to water)¾ fresh grapefruit, peel and most of the pith removed with a knife, and cut into chunksGrapefruit salt rim In the juicer cup of a Breville Juice Fountain, combine liquid ingredients. Turn juicer
- [Tomato 
and Onion Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tomato-and-onion-salad/) - When local heirloom tomatoes are in season, here's a simple way to enjoy them.
- [Batido de Mamey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-batido-de-mamey/) - Use fully ripe mamey for best results, or use frozen.
- [Canistel Milkshake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-canistel-milkshake/) - Just for grownups: Add 1 oz. dark rum to make Canistel Nog.
- [Sapodilla Smoothie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sapodilla-smoothie/) - Very ripe sapodilla work best for smoothies. 
- [Friendship Bread Starter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-friendship-bread-starter/) - Make this 10 days before you plan to bake your bread. "Mashing" the starter every day – squeezing it to mix – takes just a few seconds. Keep tabs on the dates you need to "feed" the starter by writing it on the plastic bag or posting a calendar on the fridge.
- [Friendship Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-friendship-bread/) - This recipe is the one Natalie Segal uses. We have baked this recipe many times and recommend the following adjustments: To avoid having the loaves stick to the pan (more likely because of the sugar coating), first spray with cooking spray, then line with parchment, then spray again and coat with sugar. Substitute different flavorings as needed. We used cardamom with mango chunks, and added grated lemon zest with blueberries. Finally, don't be put off by the lengthy process of making the starter. While it takes 10 days before it's ready to use, it only takes a matter of seconds to "mush" the bag every day. You can make the bread in one bowl and there's no need for lengthy beating or even a mixer. The resulting bread is moist and more complex in flavor, thanks to the fermented starter, with a crunchy, spicy crust because of the unusual technique of coating the loaf pans with cinnamon sugar before baking. If you want to pause the starter process, you can freeze it, then pick it up where you left off.
- [Tropical Mango Salad with Chili Lime](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-mango-salad-chili-lime/) - Tropical Mango Salad with Chili Lime Array 2 lbs ripe but firm mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into 1-inch chunks or slices 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped ½ teaspoon chili powderSaltAdditional whole mint leaves for garnish, if desired Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- [Potato Pesto Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-potato-pesto-salad/) - Potato Pesto Salad Array 2 lbs. small gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut in halves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher saltFreshly ground pepper ¼ cup additional roasted salted sunflower seeds 4-6 basil leaves Sunflower Seed Pesto 1 bunch basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped ¼ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon sea
- [Spicy Cold Noodles 
with Peanut Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-cold-noodles-peanut-sauce/) - Spicy Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce Array ½ lb. fresh Chinese noodles 3 scallions, root ends trimmed, sliced 1 cucumber, sliced in thin disks 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced in thin rings 1 cup Thai basil leavesPeanut Butter Dressing ¼ cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
- [Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sweet-potato-and-avocado-salad/) - Sweet Potato and Avocado Salad Array 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large, ripe Florida avocado, cut into 1-inch chunks ½ cup cotija cheese, gratedLime Vinaigrette 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice ¼ teaspoon saltFreshly ground pepper, to taste ½ cup
- [Red Pepper and Garbanzo Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-red-pepper-and-garbanzo-salad/) - Red Pepper and Garbanzo Salad 2 red bell peppers 4 ears sweet corn, shucked and silk removed 2 medium zucchini, scrubbed and cut into lengthwise strips, about ¼-inch thick 1 can garbanzo beans, drainedGarlic Vinaigrette3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon sea saltFreshly ground pepper 3
- [Avocado, Red Onion, Radishes, Parsley](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-red-onion-radishes-parsley/) - Avocado, Red Onion, Radishes, Parsley Array 1½ lbs. ripe avocado, cut in slices ½ medium red onion, sliced thin and soaked in ice water for 15 minutes 1 bunch radishes, trimmed, sliced ⅛-in thick ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, choppedVinaigrette 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon sea saltFreshly ground black
- [Cucumber Dill Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cucumber-dill-salad/) - Cucumber Dill Salad 2 hothouse cucumbers or 3 regular cucumbers, sliced thi 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, finely choppedFreshly ground pepperJuice of one lemon Combine cucumbers and salt and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain.
- [Amba](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-amba/) - Amba 2 large unripe mangos2 tablespoons kosher salt2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced (use gloves)2 teaspoons mustard seeds1 tablespoon ground fenugreek2 tablespoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground coriander1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more, depending on how hot you like it2 tablespoons dark brown sugar or demerara
- [Bodhi Tree Cocktail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bodhi-tree-cocktail/) - Bodhi Tree Cocktail Array 2 oz. (60 ml) Ginger-Infused Rum 3 dashes Chai Jolokia Bitters or Raisin in the Sun Bitters ¼ oz. (20 ml) Mango Black Tea Syrup ½ oz. (15 ml) lime juice Ginger-Infused Rum: Infuse 8 thin slices of ginger in 6 oz. (175 ml) rum in a glass jar at
- [Moon Man Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-moon-man-pie/) - This is Coconut Cream pie if you use Coco Loco, rum and sprinkle with coconut shavings; Brandy Alexander pie if you use cognac and creme de cacao and dust it with chocolate shavings, grasshopper pie if you use creme de menthe and creme de cacao, or coffee cream if you use Kahlua and creme de cacao – you get the picture. Garnish with more whipped cream, chopped nuts, fresh fruits or nothing at all. It's a tall, impressive pie and very easy to make. You just need ample freezer space. Make it the day before you plan to serve it. We call it Moon Man Pie because we first made it 50 years ago when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, and every time we make it, we remember that exciting summer night.
- [Green Beans Almondine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-green-beans-almondine/) - When local green beans are in season, stock up!
- [Beet Hummus](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-beet-hummus-0/) - Beet Hummus Array 1 15-oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), reserving liquid ¼ cup tahini (ground sesame seed paste, found in Middle Eastern section of the supermarket ¼ cup lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 beet, roasted, cooled and choppedPaprika, olive oil and parsley for garnish Raw carrot, celery, bell pepper sticks Combine all ingredients
- [Curried Coconut 
Calabaza Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-curried-coconut-calabaza-soup/) - Use local calabaza, Seminole pumpkin, Jamaican pumpkin for this recipe.
- [Roasted Veggies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-veggies/) - Roasted Veggies Array 1 red bell pepper, sliced into chunks 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into chunks2-3 green zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and then sliced into chunks 2-3 yellow squash, sliced into chunks 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 red onion, sliced thin 6 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 1
- [Kale Chips](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-kale-chips-2/) - Kale Chips Array 1 bunch kale (about ½ lb.), washed and dried1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Tear kale leaves into bite-size pieces, removing the center rib and stems. In a large bowl, combine kale, olive oil and salt and massage together.
- [Penne with Tomatoes and Herbs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-penne-tomatoes-and-herbs/) - Penne with Tomatoes and Herbs 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut in half, juice gently squeezed out, chopped in ½" dice½ cup chopped fresh herbs (use at least three): mint, basil, sage, oregano, thyme, parsley Salt to taste ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. penne or fusilli Cook pasta in boiling salted water
- [Herb Water](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-herb-water/) - Herb Water 2 lemons or limes, sliced 1 cup fresh mint or basil leaves, crushed slightly 8 cups waterIce cubes Optional: Sliced strawberries, pineapple, cucumber, melon Combine lemon or lime slices in a large pitcher with mint or basil leaves. Add water. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Pour over ice cubes and
- [Lemon Blueberry Scones](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lemon-blueberry-scones/) - Lemon Blueberry Scones Array 1 cup or 120g all-purpose flour 1 cup or 120g whole-wheat pastry flour (I used Whole Foods 365 pastry flour) ¼ teaspoon or 1.5g salt ¼ cup or 50g sugar 1 tablespoon or 15g baking powder ½ cup or 120g unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubesZest of 1-2 lemons 1 cup
- [Simple Yeast Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-simple-yeast-bread/) - Masa Madre baker Lucia Meneses came up with this step-by-step recipe for foolproof yeast bread.
- [Florida Lemon Squares](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-lemon-squares/) - Think of a tart, crunchy lemon pie-in-a-bar. These are from Happiness Is Baking by Maida Heatter.
- [Oranges in Rum, Cuban Style](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-oranges-rum-cuban-style/) - Look for local guava jelly to use in Maida Heatter's recipe, from Happiness is Baking,
- [Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' Chocolate Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-marjorie-kinnan-rawlings-chocolate-cookies/) - Add these to your cookie repertoire – they're super-chocolatey. Use pecans instead of walnuts for a Florida flavor. From Maida Heatter's Happiness Is Baking.
- [86-proof Chocolate Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-86-proof-chocolate-cake/) - Don't be fooled by its humble appearance. This easy-to-make cake from the late dessert queen Maida Heatter is chocolate-y and delightfully boozy.
- [Roasted Garlic and Herb Rolls](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/roasted-garlic-and-herb-rolls/) - Ingredients SERVINGS: 8 rolls 4 cups or 500g bread flour 1½ teaspoons or 9g salt 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast or 7g (equivalent of 1 small packet) or active dry yeast 1¼ cups or 300g water 5-8 cloves of garlic (depending on how much garlic you want) ¼ cup olive oil plus extra for roasting garlic
- [Carrot Custard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carrot-custard/) - Carrot Custard Array Carrot Puree 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2-3 ¼-inch slices of fresh ginger 4 tablespoons unsalted butterPinch saltCustard 2 cups heavy cream 2 egg yolks plus 3 eggs 1 cup carrot puree 6 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground gingerFreshly grated nutmeg Make puree: Place carrots, ginger, butter
- [Strawberries with Honey Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-strawberries-honey-cream/) - Strawberries with Honey Cream Array 1 qt. fresh strawberries 1 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons local honey 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier Grated rind from one orange Hull strawberries but keep whole and place in a bowl. Using a chilled bowl and beaters, whip cream just into soft peaks start to form. Quickly beat in
- [Mediterranean Vegetable Bake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mediterranean-vegetable-bake/) - Mediterranean Vegetable Bake Array 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for baking dish 1 large onion, chopped in ½-inch dice 1½ pounds bell peppers, trimmed and de-seeded and cut into ½-inch dice 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut in ½-inch dice ½ pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice 1 pound zucchini
- [Zucchini Carpaccio](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-zucchini-carpaccio/) - Zucchini Carpaccio 3 small or two medium zucchini, scrubbed, stem top cut offFresh arugulaJuice from one lemon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSea salt and freshly ground pepper Place zucchini slices on serving plate and top with arugula. Sprinkle with lemon juice and drizzle evenly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 4 A
- [Florida Gazpacho](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-gazpacho/) - The jalapeño adds a little kick, so adjust according to your taste.
- [Warm Tomatoes 
and Herbs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-warm-tomatoes-and-herbs/) - Warm Tomatoes and Herbs Array 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried and torn into pieces ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, washed and dried and minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 clove garlic, smashedSalt and freshly ground pepper Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add herbs,
- [Cousin Carrie’s Date Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cousin-carrie-s-date-cake/) - Dense with sweet, sticky dates and nuts, this tea bread goes best with coffee or tea.
- [Stuffed French Toast](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-stuffed-french-toast/) - Stuffed French Toast Array 3/4 cup milk2 eggsDash saltDay-old bread slices, like challah or whole wheatSoft (spreadable) cream cheesePreserves: Apricot, fig, peach, guava, mango, strawberry are all goodUnsalted butterOptional: Confectioners sugar Whisk together milk, eggs and salt until combined. Pour in a flat plate. For each sandwich, spread one slice of bread with a layer
- [BLT](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-blt-0/) - BLT Good quality bacon (Proper Sausages or Babe’s Meat & Counter are local vendors)Whole-wheat breadMayonnaiseRipe tomato, sliced 1/4-inch thickShredded iceberg or romaine lettuceSea salt and freshly ground pepper Cook bacon in heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 7-9 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Toast bread. Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread and
- [Grilled Cheese, Smoked Turkey and Plum Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-cheese-smoked-turkey-and-plum-sandwich/) - Grilled Cheese, Smoked Turkey and Plum Sandwich Array Soft whole-grain breadChutney or spicy fruit jam (Sandy uses homemade mango chutney)White cheddar cheeseSmoked turkey slicesFirm plum or pear, thinly sliced1 teaspoon butterMayonnaiseDijon mustard (optional) Spread a thin layer of chutney or fruit jam on each slice of bread. Lay thin layers of cheese and smoked turkey.
- [Radish Sandwiches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-radish-sandwiches/) - Fall and winter is radish season in South Florida.
- [Fried Bologna Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fried-bologna-sandwich/) - Fried Bologna Sandwich CiabattaMortadellaMayonnaiseMustardHousemade slaw Heat slices of mortadella until the edges just start to take color. Spread mayo and mustard on split ciabatta and stack mortadella on top. Top with slaw and bread top. The quick-and-dirty way to make this lunchtime favorite: Fry rounds of bologna until they puff up and take on a
- [Vegan Sabich Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-vegan-sabich-sandwich/) - Vegan Sabich Sandwich Fresh pita breadItalian or Japanese eggplant, sliced in rounds about 1/2-inch thickVegetable oil for fryingIsraeli salad: Diced tomato, diced seedless cucumber, diced red onion, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper, combinedBasic tehina sauce Hummus Amba Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant slices until golden on both sides.
- [Fruit Smoothie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fruit-smoothie/) - Fruit Smoothie Array Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Serves 1 Use almost any tropical fruit to make delicious smoothies. Use one fruit or a combination of mango, papaya, jackfruit, banana, passionfruit, dragon fruit, lychee, longan, pineapple, starfruit, berries – try your own invention! Frozen bananas make smoothies extra-creamy.
- [Olive Oil Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-olive-oil-ice-cream/) - Fruity olive oil is used in cakes and other baked goods in Mediterranean cuisine – why not ice cream? Excerpted from Rose’s Ice Cream Bliss © 2020 by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Photography © 2020 by Matthew Septimus. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
- [True Coconut Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-true-coconut-ice-cream/) - From Rose's Ice Cream Bliss, this creamy, coconutty ice cream gets much of its flavor from cream of coconut and a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top.
- [Charleston Cheesecake Bars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-charleston-cheesecake-bars/) - Creamy cheescake is sandwiched between buttery, crunchy oatmeal shortbread. It's especially good when you place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.
- [Mango Bread Pudding](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-bread-pudding/) - This came together easily. We had some stale-ish brioche hot dog buns and some cut-up mango from a variety that was, well, just OK, and a little fibrous, better for cooking than eating out of hand. Just add rum and you’ve got tropical comfort food.
- [French Sorrel Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-french-sorrel-soup/) - This recipe comes from Chris Rupp, who heads up Dade Heritage Trust. She also spent many hours selling sorrel and other local produce with Mr. Green Deane at the Coral Gables Farmers Market. “For a really hearty soup, add brown rice and some sliced Adele’s chicken sausage,” she says.
- [Scarpaccia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-scarpaccia/) - This recipe is from chef Cristiano Tomei’s Masterclass in Tuscan cooking offered online through the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.
- [Pappa al Pomodoro](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pappa-al-pomodoro/) - This recipe is from chef Cristiano Tomei’s Masterclass in Tuscan cooking offered online through the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.
- [Panzanella](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-panzanella-0/) - This recipe is from chef Cristiano Tomei’s Masterclass in Tuscan cooking offered online through the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.
- [Carrot Walnut Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carrot-walnut-cake/) - Carrot Walnut Cake Array Carrot cake 1½ cups chopped walnuts 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1¼ teaspoons salt 1¾ cups sugar 1¼ cups vegetable oil 4 large eggs 3 cups grated, peeled carrotsOrange Glaze 1¼ cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange
- [Ginger Carrot Slaw](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-ginger-carrot-slaw/) - Crunchy carrot slaw makes a great salad or addition to sandwiches.
- [Grilled Carrots](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-carrots/) - If your carrots are big and fat, cut in half lengthwise. Serve as is, or sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro; or toss with chopped fresh tarragon or thyme.
- [Carrot Top Green Goddess Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carrot-top-green-goddess-dressing/) - Carrot Top Green Goddess Dressing Array ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup carrot greens, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon2 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 anchovy fillets, drained and choppedSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all
- [Roasted Carrot Hummus](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-carrot-hummus/) - Roasted carrots add color and flavor to hummus, a tasty and healthy appetizer, accompaniment for lunch or dinner and anytime snack.
- [Avocado Quick Pickle](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-quick-pickle/) -  This is a good use for underripe avocados. Makes 1 pint jar 
- [Avocado Toast](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-toast/) - More than a millennial meme, this healthy, easy-to-make toast works for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or a snack. Save your money and make it at home – all you need is ripe Florida avocado and good bread for toast. Choose rustic sourdough, multigrain, seeded slices, even an everything bagel. Your objective is a sturdy, textured slice that can support a generous smush of avocado and some toppings. The rest is up to you!
- [Cuban-Style Picadillo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cuban-style-picadillo/) - Cuban-Style Picadillo Array Sofrito2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, finely chopped2 small bell peppers (red or green), chopped6 large garlic cloves, finely mincedPicadillo2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 small bay leaves2 pounds lean ground beef (or turkey, pork or combination)15 ounce can whole stewed tomatoes2 tablespoons vinegar (any kind but preferably
- [Lentil Soup with Beef](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lentil-soup-beef/) - Lentil Soup with Beef Array 2 tablespoons olive oil1½ pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubesSalt and pepper3 large celery stalks, chopped2 large carrots, peeled and chopped1 large onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, chopped1½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves1½ teaspoons dried oregano6 (14-ounce) cans beef broth1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice2 cups (about 11
- [Turkey Chili](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-turkey-chili/) - Turkey Chili Array 1 tablespoon olive oil2 lbs ground turkey2 onions, chopped4 cups water2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans – drained, rinsed, and mashed2 tablespoons garlic, minced¼ cup chili powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper Heat the oil in
- [Beef Stew](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-beef-stew/) - Beef Stew Array 4 pounds stew beef 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 bay leaves1 medium onion, sliced2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cloves 4 large carrots, sliced 4 ribs celery, chopped 1 bag of broccoli/stir-fry
- [Baked Chicken with Potatoes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-baked-chicken-potatoes/) - Baked Chicken with Potatoes Array 5 lbs of chicken thighs2 onions, sliced 5 large potatoes, cut in large cubes2 tsp. salt2 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. ground black pepper1 tbsp. dry rosemary 2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. lemon juice Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Clean and rinse the chicken and then dry each piece with
- [Spicy Pineapple Chunks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-pineapple-chunks/) - Spicy Pineapple Chunks Array One pineapple, cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, mincedJuice from 1 lime 2 green onions, finely chopped 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, or to tasteSalt to taste Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Let marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Serves 4-6 Serve with grilled pork or meats. Adjust
- [Pineapple Tepache](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pineapple-tepache/) - Pineapple Tepache Array Peel and core from one pineapple 2 quarts water 1 cup piloncillo or panela (Mexican brown sugar) 1 cinnamon stickA few cloves In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add piloncillo to dissolve. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, wash the outside of the pineapple well. Cut off the base and
- [Coconut Grove Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coconut-grove-cookies/) - These are slightly soft cookies topped with a chewy coconut meringue. Place a generous dollop of the meringue on top of the cookie dough; it shrinks slightly in the oven. Reprinted with permission from Cookies are Magic by Maida Heatter, copyright © 2020. Published by Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown Books.
- [Phudge](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-phudge/) - This is the quickest, easiest, most foolproof recipe for fudge we've seen, using cream cheese and unsweetened chocolate – and if you make it in a roll, just slice it off and serve. It's better cold, especially in the summer. Reprinted with permission from Chocolate is Forever by Maida Heatter, copyright © 2020. Published by Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown Books.
- [Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake from Florida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-orange-chocolate-loaf-cake-florida/) - We used extra-dark cocoa (black cocoa from King Arthur Flour) to make Maida Heatter's orange-scented loaf cake especially chocolatey.
- [Passion Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-passion-ice-cream/) - Passionfruit grows locally and is sold frozen. Excerpted from Rose’s Ice Cream Bliss © 2020 by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Photography © 2020 by Matthew Septimus. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
- [Honey Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-honey-ice-cream/) - Try this recipe with local honeys to explore their different flavors. Excerpted from Rose’s Ice Cream Bliss © 2020 by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Photography © 2020 by Matthew Septimus. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
- [Florida Cranberry Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-cranberry-sauce/) - Find ripe roselle in farmers markets right before Thanksgiving. They're also easy to grow.
- [Flor de Jamaica Prosecco](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-flor-de-jamaica-prosecco/) - Flor de Jamaica Prosecco Array 2 tablespoons roselle concentrateProsecco, well chilled For each serving, add roselle concentrate to a champagne flute and top with chilled Prosecco. For each serving
- [Roselle Sangria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roselle-sangria/) - Roselle Sangria Array 2 cups roselle concentrate2 750ml bottles fruity red wine, such as pinot noir or Barbera 1 cup tequila 1½ cup orange juice ½ cup Cointreau or Grand MarnierLime and orange slicesFresh pineapple, cut in small chunksIce Combine hibiscus concentrate, wine, tequila, orange juice and Cointreau in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- [Agua de Jamaica/Roselle Concentrate](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-agua-de-jamaicaroselle-concentrate/) - Agua de Jamaica/Roselle Concentrate 4 cups cold water 1½ cups dried flor de Jamaica Combine water and dried hibiscus flowers in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover and summer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat, uncover and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain into a glass container and discard the flowers. Variation: Add 2
- [Mamey Sapote Flan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mamey-sapote-flan/) - Cut into this flan and you’ll see the gorgeous rosy color of a batido de mamey. Cream cheese gives this a denser texture than typical flan.
- [Jalapeño Blue Cornbread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jalape-o-blue-cornbread/) - This makes a great stuffing for Thanksgiving.
- [Root Vegetables with Dill and Horseradish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-root-vegetables-dill-and-horseradish/) - Colorful winter root vegetables are the star of the show here. Mix and match your favorite veggies.
- [Green Beans with 
Porcini Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-green-beans-porcini-mushrooms/) - This is not your grandma’s green bean casserole.
- [Barbara Neyers’ 
Yorkshire Pudding](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-barbara-neyers-yorkshire-pudding/) - Barbara Neyers’ Yorkshire Pudding 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 cup milkBeef drippings from roast prime rib – scrape off any browned fat at the bottom of the roasting pan (If you do not have a minimum of ¼ cup of beef drippings, use melted unsalted
- [Avocado Brownies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-brownies/) -  You won’t taste avocado in these cake-like brownies, but they add moisture and richness without added fat.
- [Bali Avocado Shake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bali-avocado-shake/) -  Avocados are fruits, so why not enjoy them in a shake? Avocado and chocolate are a favorite combination in Bali. You can add cold coffee to replace some of the liquid; we added it to the chocolate syrup.
- [South by Southwest Guacamole](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-south-southwest-guacamole/) - The flavors of the Southwest blend nicely with SlimCados grown here. Instead of canned corn, you can use fresh corn kernels. This recipe comes from Brooks Tropicals.
- [Avocado Chicken Salad with Wasabi Mayo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-chicken-salad-wasabi-mayo/) - This is a good use for leftover rotisserie chicken. Find Japanese wasabi mayonnaise in Asian markets, or substitute regular mayo with prepared horseradish to taste.
- [Black-Eyed Peas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-black-eyed-peas/) - Sometimes known as Hoppin’ John, this hearty dish is served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck throughout the year. But it’s delicious any time. There are lots of variations on this Southern classic.
- [Watermelon Lemonade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-watermelon-lemonade/) - Why drink sugary sodas when you can drink this refreshing lemonade?
- [Southern Succotash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-southern-succotash/) - Indigenous Americans introduced this stew of corn, beans and other seasonal vegetables to colonists in the Northeast and variations made their way south, introducing local ingredients along the way. In the South, okra, a hot-weather crop, is common. For meat lovers, use brown bacon or pork belly, then cook the vegetables in the rendered fat.
- [Soupe Joumou](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-soupe-joumou/) - Traditionally served on New Year’s Day, this pumpkin and beef soup marks the celebration of Haitian Independence Day.
- [Sunflower Seed Pesto](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sunflower-seed-pesto/) - Sunflower seeds give this pesto a nutty crunch. Serve as a dip for raw veggies. Stir in some grated pecorino romano cheese and toss with cooked and drained pasta (add a little cooking water to the pesto to thin out first).
- [Seminole Pumpkin Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-seminole-pumpkin-bread/) - Seminole pumpkins, which grow throughout South Florida, taste like a sweeter version of butternut squash. Use them for any recipes calling for pumpkin. This recipe uses applesauce instead of oil to make it healthier.
- [Florida Fruit Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-fruit-salad/) - Florida strawberries and blueberries are in season around Dec.-April. In the summer, use what you find at the market: mangos, pineapple, starfruit, papaya, longans.
- [Arepas de Choclo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-arepas-de-choclo/) - Corn is the star of this snack food made popular by Venezuelans and Colombians. Plain arepas make a tasty vehicle for cheese or meat.
- [Papaya Avocado Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-papaya-avocado-salad/) - Green papaya salad is popular in Asia, but this version uses ripe fruit and jicama, a native Mexican vine with a crunchy root.
- [Mashed Boniato 
with Garlic](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mashed-boniato-garlic/) - This popular white-fleshed sweet potato is more starchy than sweet – dense and nutty. It’s also used in boniatillo, a Cuban holiday pudding.
- [Callaloo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-callaloo/) - Peppers and potatoes are native to the Americas, but the main ingredient in this dish, greens, are not. Just which greens they are depends on where you’re eating callaloo. In Jamaica, it’s green amaranth (Amaranthus viridus); and in Trinidad and Tobago, they like dasheen or taro (Colocasia esculenta).
- [Eggplant Curry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-eggplant-curry/) - Use small, young eggplants for this recipe. Long and skinny or baseball-sized varieties work best and don’t need to be peeled. This serves 4.
- [Mary Lang's Grapefruit Pie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mary-langs-grapefruit-pie/) - In the heart of Central Florida's citrus country, The Taste of Florida Cafe in Haines City serves up dishes made from family recipes, including their famous grapefruit pie, a recipe taken to Japan by the Florida Department of Citrus and featured on the Food Network.
- [Cherry Toast-Ade](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cherry-toast-ade/) - Cherry Toast-Ade Array 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. tart cherry syrup 2 oz. Toast Vodka Garnish: Thinly sliced lime, cherries Shake and strain all ingredients into a Collins glass. Garnish with thin slices of lime and cherry halves.
- [“Toasted” Coco Loco](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-toasted-coco-loco/) - “Toasted” Coco Loco Array 1 oz. lemon juice1 oz. Toast Coconut syrup 2 oz. Toast Vodka 2 oz. coconut waterGarnish: Lemon slices, toasted coconut Shake and strain all ingredients into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and toasted coconut.
- [White Bean Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-white-bean-soup/) - White Bean Soup Array 1 1-lb. bag of beans: Great Northern, navy beans, cannellini2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, chopped1 carrot, peeled and chopped1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced10 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, beef)1 bay leafHam bone with meat on it, smoked ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, cooked sausage (optional)2
- [Causa Limeña de Pollo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-causa-lime-de-pollo/) - Causas are typical Peruvian dishes layered with mashed potatoes, avocado, chicken, tuna and mayo.
- [Mango with Sticky Rice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-sticky-rice/) - All of the main ingredients in this dish originated in Asia. Find sweet glutinous rice in Asian markets. If you have a backyard banana, cut off a big banana leaf to use for serving. Serves 4.
- [Mushroom Empanadas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mushroom-empanadas/) - You can make your own empanada dough for these savory treats, or buy frozen rounds.
- [Carrot and Fennel Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carrot-and-fennel-soup/) - Sweet carrots and mild fennel team up for this satisfying soup.
- [Florida French Onion Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-french-onion-soup/) - If you’ve never cooked down onions before, be prepared to see a big pot full of sliced onions emerge as a thin layer of sweet, rich, concentrated deliciousness.
- [Red Lentil Curry Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-red-lentil-curry-soup/) - If you’re using fresh turmeric, wear gloves when grating or you’ll end up with yellow fingertips.
- [Soupe au Pistou](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-soupe-au-pistou-0/) - This Mediterranean vegetable soup showcases the best in seasonal produce topped with the heady perfume of basil and garlic.
- [Negroni Sibarita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-negroni-sibarita/) - A unique way to celebrate World Rum Day, the Negroni Sibarita is a delicious aperitif best enjoyed outdoors in the sun.
- [Don Nano’s Favourite](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-don-nano-s-favourite/) - This two-ingredient cocktail is ideal for busy hosts, and for rum lovers, a great way to enjoy the spirit.
- [Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-blueberry-pecan-coffee-cake-0/) - Try this with Florida blueberries in season and pecans, too! Spring is blueberry season in Florida. Two types of blueberries do well in Florida, rabbiteye in the north and Southern highbush in the south. Florida blueberries are harvested in April and May. In South Florida, you can grow blueberry bushes. They need acidic soil and lots of organic matter.
- [Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tom-kha-gai-thai-chicken-coconut-soup/) - In this easy-to-make Thai soup, mushrooms add umami and texture.
- [Sauteed Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sauteed-mushrooms/) - Sauteed mushrooms go far – top rustic bread to make bruschetta, pile on a burger, serve as a side.
- [Pennette with Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pennette-mushrooms/) - This adaptation of a recipe made popular at Le Tre Vaselle in Perugia, Italy, uses an unusual technique in cooking pasta.
- [Sheet Pan Green Sauce Salmon with Spring Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sheet-pan-green-sauce-salmon-spring-vegetables/) - A sheet pan dinner that's as easy to make as it is beautiful.
- [Salmon Asparagus and Spinach Quiche](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-salmon-asparagus-and-spinach-quiche/) - Spinach and asparagus add green goodness to this quiche.
- [Harissa Salmon Gyros](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-harissa-salmon-gyros/) - Salmon plus tzatziki and a cucumber salad make a fresh, healthy meal.
- [Everything Bagel Salmon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-everything-bagel-salmon/) - You’ve heard of the classic bagel and lox, but what about this low-carb version of the well-seasoned staple?
- [Haden’s Mango Mint Tea Mojito](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-haden-s-mango-mint-tea-mojito/) - Haden’s Mango Mint Tea Mojito Array 6-8 mint leaves 2 oz. JF Haden’s Mango Liqueur1 oz. light rum 3 oz. lemonade 3 oz. unsweetened tea Muddle mint leaves in a highball glass. Shake remaining ingredients with ice and pour over mint leaves. Stir.
- [Haden’s Mango Painkiller](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-haden-s-mango-painkiller/) - Haden’s Mango Painkiller Array 1 oz. JF Haden’s Mango Liqueur2 oz. rum 2 oz. pineapple juice.5 oz. coconut creamGarnish: 1 mango slice, 1 pineapple slice Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice and shake. Pour into highball glass.
- [Haden’s Mango SangrIa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-haden-s-mango-sangria/) - Haden’s Mango SangrIa Array 2 oz. JF Haden’s Mango Liqueur3 oz. white wine 1 oz orange juice 1 oz. lemon-lime sodaGarnish: Orange slice, mango slice and cherry Combine mango liqueur, wine, orange juice and soda in highball glass and stir. Garnish with fruits.
- [Spicy Haden’s
 Mango Margarita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-haden-s-mango-margarita/) - Spicy Haden’s Mango Margarita Array 1 oz. JF Haden’s Mango Liqueur 1.5 oz. silver tequila 1 oz. lime juice .5 oz hot sauceGarnish: Cayenne pepper salt mix Combine all in shaker with ice and shake. Rim margarita glass with cayenne pepper salt, then pour into margarita glass.
- [Lion’s Mane Mushroom “Crab” Cakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lion-s-mane-mushroom-crab-cakes/) - Lion’s Mane Mushroom “Crab” Cakes 1/2 lb lion’s mane mushroom1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons mayonnaise3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped (save some green scallions for garnish)1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, if desired1/2 cup pankoVegetable oil for fryingLemon wedges for garnishTartar sauce Steam mushrooms for about 8-10
- [Dragonfruit and Pineapple Jam Meringues](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-dragonfruit-and-pineapple-jam-meringues/) - Dragonfruit and Pineapple Jam Meringues 3 egg whites, room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup dragonfruit pineapple jam, or other jam Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. In a mixing bowl set over a pot of simmering water (don't let the bottom of the bowl touch the water),
- [Modern Art Cheese Balls](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-modern-art-cheese-balls/) - These colorful cheese balls aren’t just for special occasions. They’re shockingly easy and fun to make. Use plain goat or cream cheese for spreading on crackers, or flavor by mixing with other cheeses (bleu or Roquefort with garlic, for example). Make individual balls for a bagel brunch. You can shape as disks, round balls, tubes or any shape you want.
- [Mushroom, Leek and Taleggio Quiche](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mushroom-leek-and-taleggio-quiche/) - Rich and creamy, this quiche is a beautiful appetizer when baked in small tart pans or a main course along with a salad. If you make smaller tarts, reduce your baking time.
- [Jamaican Sorrel Punch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jamaican-sorrel-punch/) - Sorrel, also known as roselle (and not to be confused with the leafy green with the same common name), is a potent Jamaican drink that shows up during the holidays.
- [Crème de Vié](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cr-me-de-vi/) - This Cuban version of eggnog is rich and sweet.
- [Coquito](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coquito/) - Coquito, the Puerto Rican version of eggnog, uses canned coconut milk and sweetened cream of coconut, a canned product used in piña coladas.
- [Caribbean Beans and Rice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-caribbean-beans-and-rice/) - Serves 8 Use your favorite beans in this easy recipe.
- [Garden Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-garden-pasta/) - The sauce on this tasty pasta dish doesn’t even need cooking! 
- [Veggie Bouquet Focaccia](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-veggie-bouquet-focaccia/) - This typical flatbread from Genoa is normally simply swabbed with salt and olive oil. Decorating focaccia with seasonal vegetables is an easy way to add color and flavor.
- [Butterfly Pea Tea](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-butterfly-pea-tea/) - Make sure you choose flowers that have not been sprayed, or buy edible flowers from the farmer. 
- [Flowery Shortbread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-flowery-shortbread/) - Old-fashioned buttery cookies adorned with pressed edible flowers are almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.
- [Creamy Fruit Smoothie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-creamy-fruit-smoothie/) - Serves 1 If you have overripe bananas, just freeze them in a container or zip-top bag so they’re ready for this recipe! Recipe from Susan Nowrouzi, MS, RDN, CDCES, Wellness Dietitian, Baptist Health South Florida.
- [Confetti Corn Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-confetti-corn-bread/) - Makes 9-12 squares The more colorful peppers you can find, the prettier this will look.
- [Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Dip](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-baked-sweet-potato-fries-yogurt-dip/) - SERVES 4-6 These baked fries are perfect to dip ino a creamy yogurt sauce. 
- [One-pot Lentils and Kale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-one-pot-lentils-and-kale/) - SERVES 4 Lentils, vegetables and cheese make this a complete dinner.
- [Rainbow Carrot Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rainbow-carrot-salad/) - SERVES 4 You can make this with any carrots, but if you find different colors, even better!
- [Glazed Crullers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-glazed-crullers/) - In Emily Dickinson's household in the mid-19th century, you might find crullers – light, sweet doughnuts – served for breakfast.
- [Savory Carrot Tarts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-savory-carrot-tarts/) - Carrots of all colors are available during the late fall and winter growing seasons in South Florida farmers markets. This recipe uses both carrots and their flavorful green tops to make a pesto.
- [Black Sapote Quick Bread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-black-sapote-quick-bread/) - Black sapote is ripe when it's squishy and oozy – not before! This unusual fruit, related to the persimmon, is rich in vitamin C and mild in flavor. This quick bread, good with coffee and tea, looks like chocolate but tastes like spices.
- [Overnight Oats 
with Fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-overnight-oats-fruits/) - 1 serving Make this the night before. When you’re ready to eat, stir in your favorite fruits and nuts. It's vegan if you use almond or oat milk. Otherwise, you can use regular milk.
- [Florida Strawberry Shortcake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-florida-strawberry-shortcake/) - In this traditional recipe, slightly sweetened buttery biscuits are split, filled with strawberries and their syrup, and heaped with whipped cream. While you can use other seasonal recipes for this, strawberries are a traditional choice, and they're healthy. They’re low in calories, packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants. Florida strawberry season runs between late November through early April. While Central West Florida is Strawberry Central in the state, but strawberries grow in Homestead and the Redland, with U-picks like Knaus Berry Farm and Strawberry Fields in Kendall open for harvest in winter. Florida Strawberry Shortcake has freshly been designated the state’s official dessert.
- [Chorizo Dolmas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chorizo-dolmas/) - A Mediterranean classic, dolmas are flavorful grape leaves stuffed with lamb, rice, and herbs and can be served hot or cold. This recipe from Golden Brown Delicious is a cultural mashup cultures, adding cooked chorizo for Latin spice.
- [Luz Garcia’s Traditional Cuban Mojo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-luz-garcia-s-traditional-cuban-mojo/) - Food blogger Cari Garcia of FatgirlHedonist shares her mother's recipe for Cuban mojo, a tangy Cuban marinade seasoned with citrus, garlic, oregano and lots of garlic that's essential for roast pork.
- [Brown Stew Garbanzo Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-brown-stew-garbanzo-beans/) - This recipe from EatWell Exchange is a healthy version of a cultural favorite. Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, pea bean, ceci and Indian gram. High in protein, this legume is a staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.
- [Jerk Mustard Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-jerk-mustard-greens/) - This recipe from EatWell Exchange is a healthy version of a cultural favorite. Related to collards and kale, mustard greens are peppery with a little kick. 
- [Emily Dickinson’s Cocoanut Cake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-emily-dickinson-s-cocoanut-cake/) - Emily Dickinson's quick bread – or cake – is dense and buttery, especially delicious when toasted. Even better, cut a loaf in 3/4-inch, place the slices on a rack on a baking sheet, and bake in a slow oven – 275 degrees or so – until fully dried out, resulting in coconutty biscotti perfect for dipping into coffee.
- [Mousse de abacate (Avocado mousse)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mousse-de-abacate-avocado-mousse/) - Creamy and delicious, Florida avocados – often called green-skin avocados – are in season throughout the year. Their health benefits are many – they’re a rich source of beneficial fats and vitamins C, E, K and B6.
- [Spicy Siesta 
from Lost Boy Dry Goods](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-siesta-lost-boy-dry-goods/) - Spicy Siesta from Lost Boy Dry Goods Array 2 oz. Corazon Reposado Tequila 1 oz. lime juice .75 oz. agave .25 oz. Campari 1 dash Scrappy’s Firewater bitters Chile salt rim Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake vigorously and double strain into chilled coupe rimmed with chile salt.
- [Martini from Fox’s Lounge](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-martini-fox-s-lounge/) - Here are three variations on this classic martini: dry, wet and dirty.
- [Silver Dollar Buckwheat Pancakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-silver-dollar-buckwheat-pancakes/) - Dining on the train was once a dress-up affair, with multi-course meals and crisply starched napkins.
- [Date Syrup Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-date-syrup-ice-cream/) - Date syrup is not only a nutritionally dense sweetener with healthy minerals – potassium, calcium, magnesium – it’s delicious, too. This recipe uses date syrup to flavor and sweeten the custard base. Date syrup is also great drizzled on vanilla ice cream, plain yogurt and oatmeal.
- [Grilled Shrimp and Citrus Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-shrimp-and-citrus-salad/) - Grilled Shrimp and Citrus Salad 2 tablespoons Calizo Puttanesca Naturale 1/2 cup Calizo Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 12 or more jumbo shrimp, peeled1 large ripe avocado 1 teaspoon lemon juice1 orange1 grapefruit ½-3/4 cup Calizo Citrus & Herbs Eggless Mayo 2 cups spring salad mix, washed
- [Kvaroy Arctic Saucy Salmon Street Dogs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-kvaroy-arctic-saucy-salmon-street-dogs/) - Kvaroy Arctic Saucy Salmon Street Dogs 1 package of 4 Kvaroy Original Recipe Salmon Hot Dogs, thawed in refrigerator1 large russet potato, peeled and sliced in 1/8”x1/8 sticks about 2 inches long2 cups vegetable oil4 potato hot dog rollsQuick Pickled Red Onions1 medium red onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced in thin half moons1/2
- [Gnocco Fritto](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-gnocco-fritto-0/) - When you get together with friends at home in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, there’s a good chance gnocco fritto – a savory fried dough – to accompany prosciutto and other Italian salame – is on the menu.
- [Yuzu G&T from Tropezón](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-yuzu-gt-tropez-n/) - Yuzu G&T from Tropezón Array .75 oz. Electric Blue Matcha and Yuzu-infused gin .75 oz. Minke Irish Gin .25 oz. Yzaguirre Blanc Vermouth .25 oz Yuzu vinegar 5 oz. East Imperial Yuzu Tonic Thai basil Orange zest Combine all ingredients in goblet. Agitate, garnish and serve.
- [Agua de Valencia 
from Tropezón](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-agua-de-valencia-tropez-n/) - Agua de Valencia from Tropezón Array .5 oz. Saffron Gin 1 oz. Minke Irish Gin .75 oz. lemon juice .5 oz. Velvet Falernum Liqueur .5 oz. simple syrup Egg white Star anise Combine all ingredients in large tin and dry shake. Fill with ice and shake again. Double strain into a chilled coupe, garnish and
- [Nutella Coquito ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-nutella-coquito/) - Nutella, the chocolate-hazelnut spread, makes this version of coquito extra rich. This recipe comes from Florida Dairy Farmers.
- [Coffee Coquito](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-coffee-coquito/) - This variation of coquito uses espresso in addition to cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk and whole milk. Recipe makes about 24 shot glasses. Recipe from Florida Dairy Farmers.
- [Family Coquito (non-alcoholic)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-family-coquito-non-alcoholic/) - This version of coquito is suitable for the whole family and those who prefer a non-alcoholic drink.
- [Creamy Coquito ](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-creamy-coquito/) - Creamy Coquito Array 1 can sweetened condensed milk1 can evaporated milk1 can cream of coconut1 can coconut milk2 cups rum1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 egg yolks1/2 cup of sugar3 cinnamon sticks½ teaspoon grated nutmegStar anise for serving Mix egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until they become lighter in color
- [Polly-O Ricotta Sausage Skillet Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-polly-o-ricotta-sausage-skillet-pasta/) - Serve this hearty, cheesy pasta dish right out of the skillet.
- [Eggless Coquito](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-eggless-coquito/) - Traditional Puerto Rican coquito does not use eggs.
- [Polly-O Three-Cheese Calzone](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-polly-o-three-cheese-calzone/) - Filled with cheesy goodness, these calzone use spinach and three cheeses – Polly-O Ricotta, Parmesan and Mozzarella.
- [Polly-O Parmesan Antipasto Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-polly-o-parmesan-antipasto-salad/) - Fresh and healthy, this salad goes together in a snap.
- [Avocado Spread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-spread/) - Got ripe avocados? Try this simple, citrus-scented dip from Calizo Condiments. You can download their free recipe book here.
- [Polly-O No Bake Ricotta Cheesecake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-polly-o-no-bake-ricotta-cheesecake/) - Creamy ricotta is the secret to this light cheesecake. Top with seasonal fruit for a colorful presentation.
- [Soy-Marinated Daikon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-soy-marinated-daikon/) - Tien Hung’s Kendall garden grows lots of produce year-round. “I love using winter radishes like daikon, watermelon and green loubo radishes for this but any varieties will do,” says Tien. This is her mother’s recipe. See more of her recipes at nourishingpursuit.com
- [Li’s 7 Spice One-Pot Arroz con Pollo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-li-s-7-spice-one-pot-arroz-con-pollo/) - This recipe from chef Li uses his spice blend as well as additional cinnamon. If you don’t have Vietnamese cinnamon, regular is fine.
- [Spiral Restaurant Miso Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spiral-restaurant-miso-dressing/) - In the 1970s and 1980s, this Spiral Restaurant in Coral Gables – then considerred a "health food" restaurant – served a house salad packed with veggies – raw squash, greens, carrots and more – but it was this dressing that everyone craved.
- [Oysters Kilpatrick](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-oysters-kilpatrick/) - Some say this dish, made with oysters, bacon and Worcestershire sauce, was created by chef Ernest Arbogast or the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The spiced-up Australian version gets a little kick from sriracha.
- [Grilled Mediterranean Pompano](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-mediterranean-pompano/) - Florida pompano, a mild fish with firm, white, clean-tasting meat, is easy to grill or bake. Pompano is pan-sized, making it easy to eat whole.
- [Pompano Puttanesca](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pompano-puttanesca/) - Use this versatile recipe from Aquaco as a starting point for experimenting with other flavor and ingredient combinations to flavor Florida farm-raised pompano, a mild, clean-tasting fish. Substitute bacon for pancetta or feta for Parmigiano Reggiano. Switch up the herbs and pine nuts with rosemary and tarragon or pecans and walnuts.
- [Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Caviar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-creamy-scrambled-eggs-caviar/) - For Jane Evans Davis of Anastasia Gold Caviar, the best way to enjoy their caviar is atop velvety eggs – “so buttery!” Use your favorite recipes, or try this one that makes super-creamy eggs for a luxurious treat.
- [Roasted Filet of Salmon with Citrus and Toasted Walnuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-filet-salmon-citrus-and-toasted-walnuts/) - Easy oven-roasted filet of salmon is paired with crunchy walnuts and tangy citrus in this one-pan recipe from Bluehouse Salmon.
- [Cheese Grits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cheese-grits/) - SERVES 6 This Southern classic is adapted from a recipe from Bradley’s Country Store.
- [Seared Salmon Cakes with Lemon and Dill Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-seared-salmon-cakes-lemon-and-dill-cream/) - This twist on crab cakes pairs flavorful salmon with a tangy lemon dill cream in a recipe that’s easy to whip up for a large gathering. Recipe from Bluehouse Salmon
- [The Sheepish Grin featuring Pecorino Romano PDO](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sheepish-grin-featuring-pecorino-romano-pdo/) - By Clark Moore | Photos by David Lazarus Photography | Styling by Elizabeth Osborne All around the country, bars and restaurants are embracing the trend of hyper-savory cocktails, experimenting with ingredients that venture beyond the traditional sweet-sour-fruity-herbal cocktail palate to land a distinct umami punch. From the iconic MSG Martini at Bonnie’s (MSG, The Botanist Gin, Castelvetrano olive brine, and Shaoxing wine) to the Cold Pizza at Double Chicken Please (Don Fulano Blanco Tequila, Parmigiano Reggiano, burnt toast, tomato, basil, honey, and egg white), mixologists are cheerfully overstepping the boundary between kitchen and bar. Of all the savory ingredients (olives, walnuts, and wild mushrooms, to name a few) currently being mined in New York City bars—not to mention those appearing in viral cocktail posts on TikTok (i.e. mozzarella water, Parmigiano Reggiano, miso, pesto)—none provide the complete spectrum of flavors that Pecorino Romano PDO delivers. There’s its inherent nuttiness and tang, factors of the cheese’s age and its origin in ewe’s milk, but also, Pecorino Romano PDO rivals both MSG and wild mushrooms in umami. Then, there is its craveable saltiness. During production, wheels of Pecorino Romano PDO are both brined in saltwater and dry-salted several times, resulting in the cheese’s compelling, sparkling saltiness. On cheese boards, Pecorino Romano’s salt and general intensity make it a perfect complement to sweet and acidic flavors: fresh pears, honey, dried fruits, quince paste, and preserves. Its diversity of complements also makes Pecorino Romano PDO an intriguing ingredient in drinks.Says Edible Manhattan’s drink columnist, Clark Moore, of Pecorino Romano PDO, “Umami is the most spot-on descriptor.” He continues, “I don’t believe anyone wants a cocktail that simply tastes like cheese, but there’s a reason wine and cheese are paired with each other: fruit and savory flavors complement each other. No cheese plate comes without some kind of fruit or compote or what-have-you.” In his quaffable ode to Pecorino Romano PDO, Moore plays on the name “Pecorino,” which, in this country, is often confused with the word “piccante” (Italian for “spicy, hot, piquant, racy”). While Pecorino Romano PDO is all those things, the name Pecorino is derived from “pecora,” the Italian word for sheep from whose milk the cheese is made. In his cocktail, Moore pairs Pecorino Romano PDO with Pecorino wine, so named because sheep were regularly driven through (and grazed upon) the Abruzzi hills where the wine’s eponymous grapes grow. Moore reduces Pecorino wine, Pecorino Romano PDO, star anise, and fresh apple juice into a light syrup. He adds that to Calvados, the apple-based brandy from Normandy. After stirring with ice, he pours the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass over a single, large, clear ice cube, and finishes by floating a fragrant star anise pod on top. The result is a perfect companion for a cheese board, or an excellent way to start your next celebratory meal.
- [Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/strawberry-oatmeal-breakfast-bars/) - Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars These Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are the perfect way to start Valentine's morning on a sweet note. Packed with fresh strawberries and creamy dairy milk, they make breakfast feel like a treat. Recipe from Florida Dairy Farmers. 1 large banana, mashed1 large egg, room temperature1/3 cup honey or maple syrup1/4 cup
- [Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/strawberry-shortcake-milkshake/) - Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake 3 cups vanilla ice cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup chopped strawberries1 cup milkOptional Crumb Rim6 Golden Oreos1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries2 tablespoons butter Looking for a creamy, dreamy drink to share with your sweetheart? This Strawberry Shortcake Milkshake is a mix of milk, strawberries, and vanilla all in one glass. From the Florida
- [Baked Strawberry Donuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/baked-strawberry-donuts/) - Baked Strawberry Donuts Soft, fluffy and bursting with strawberry flavor, these Baked Strawberry Donuts are topped with a sweet glaze that makes them irresistible. Made with buttermilk for extra richness. Recipe from Florida Dairy Farmers. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter¾ cup sugar1 egg¾ teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup buttermilk¾ cup cake flour¾ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking
- [Crushed Berry Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Zest and Honey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/crushed-berry-cornmeal-cake-with-lemon-zest-and-honey/) - Crushed Berry Cornmeal Cake with Lemon Zest and Honey This unique Valentine's dessert from Florida Dairy Farmers pairs tart berries with a hint of lemon, sweet honey and creamy buttermilk. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted1 pint blackberries12 oz. blueberries1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal1/2 cup masa
- [Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Gelee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/vanilla-panna-cotta-with-strawberry-gelee/) - Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Gelee A classic Italian dessert with a Valentine's twist from Florida Dairy Farmers, this smooth, creamy and elegant dish is perfect for a romantic dessert or snack. PANNA COTTA8 ounces milk8 ounces heavy cream3 ounces granulated sugar1 pinch of lemon zest2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste2 packets unflavored gelatin3 tablespoons cold
- [Fresh Strawberry and Cream Cupcakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/fresh-strawberry-and-cream-cupcakes/) - Fresh Strawberry and Cream Cupcakes These fluffy cupcakes are filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious creamy frosting. From Florida Dairy Farmers. CUPCAKES1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup sugar½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder½ cup whole milk1/3 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1 cup diced fresh strawberriesFROSTING1 cup whole milk3½ cups powdered sugar¼
- [Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake with Mango and Raspberry Topping](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/red-velvet-ice-cream-cake-with-mango-and-raspberry-topping/) - Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake with Mango and Raspberry Topping This show-stopping Red Velvet Ice Cream Cake is made with creamy dairy milk and topped with fruit. From Florida Dairy Farmers. FOR THE BASE2 1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies, divided1/4 cup salted butter, meltedFOR THE ICE CREAM FILLING1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softenedFOR THE CAKE1
- [Tomato Basil Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tomato-basil-dressing/) - This dressing works well with Mediterranean dishes. Drizzle over slices of fresh mozzarella or burrata as part of an antipasti. Dressing will keep for two days.
- [Mango by the Sea](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mango-sea/) - Irene Jade's cocktail uses a shrub made by Pascale's - the Delray Beach Jam Company (mangohouse.net).
- [Deep Dark Chocolate Cake with Amaretto Ganache](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-deep-dark-chocolate-cake-amaretto-ganache/) - This easy-to-make vegan cake is topped with a fudgy, shiny ganache.
- [Plum and Walnut Tart](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-plum-and-walnut-tart/) - Top this rich tart with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream.
- [Masala-Spiced Apples](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-masala-spiced-apples/) - Garam masala, an Indian spice blend that usually includes coriander, cardamom. cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other fragrant spices, adds warm spiciness to this seasonal side dish.
- [Red Wine-Braised Portobello “Ribs”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-red-wine-braised-portobello-ribs/) - Look for large protobello mushrooms to create the “ribs”, while woodsy dried porcini mushrooms and their liquid bring earthy flavor. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles or potato latkes.
- [Chickpea and Butternut Curry Hotpot](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chickpea-and-butternut-curry-hotpot/) - Chef Mel calls this her favorite quick weeknight comfort meal: “I make a big batch so I can eat it all week, for a spicy, warm comforting lunch at work!”
- [Mom's Yassa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-moms-yassa/) - This tangy onion sauce is a favorite dish of families across Senegal, including my host family. We usually prepare it with whole fish and serve it over rice. But we occasionally substitute small pieces of beef or, on special occasions, chicken, instead of fish.
- [Panna Cotta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-panna-cotta/) - Panna cotta – "cooked cream" – typifies the essence of Italian cooking by elevating the clean, fresh flavor of simple ingredients – here, rich cream – without fuss or clutter. Nearly all recipes for this classic molded dessert use gelatin to set the lightly sweetened cream, resulting in an airy mousse that's a perfect foil for fresh berries or fruits. This is not that recipe. This panna cotta is an Italian flan or creme brulee, dense and creamy, each mouthful the condensed essence of fresh cream, with just enough almost-bitter caramel to cut any cloying sweetness. Instead of gelatin, this unusual recipe uses unbeaten egg whites for thickening. Unlike flan, which uses egg yolks, this panna cotta is only the palest yellow because of the butterfat in the cream. The flavor is not eggy, but rich and luxurious, almost like a full-cream cheese. Cream is the star here (there's no vanilla to overpower its delicate flavor), so if you happen to have a source for fresh heavy cream, use it. Otherwise, look for organic heavy cream with high butterfat content. You must make this recipe one day in advance of serving. The source of this recipe is as Italian as it gets: Valeria and Margherita Simili, two sisters who ran a cooking school in Bologna after growing up in the family bakery business. Promoted by Italian cooking writer Marcella Hazan at her classes, the Simili sisters specialized in classes for pasta and bread baking, but were happy to share recipes for any Italian dishes.
- [Sorrel & Spring Pea Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sorrel-spring-pea-soup/) - So simple to make, this soup can be served warm or chilled.
- [Broiled Wild Salmon with Sorrel Wine Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-broiled-wild-salmon-sorrel-wine-sauce/) - Known in France as saumon à l’oseille, or salmon and sorrel, these two ingredients equal a true French classic.
- [Rustic Pizza with Potatoes, Onion, Goat Cheese and Sorrel Pesto](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rustic-pizza-potatoes-onion-goat-cheese-and-sorrel-pesto/) - This savory pizza lends a great balance of flavors of rich goat cheese and the cool acidity of sorrel pesto. I get fresh pizza dough from the bakery department of my market and bring it to room temperature, then proceed as below.
- [Orange Ginger Cookies](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-orange-ginger-cookies/) - Tangy orange and peppery ginger - fresh and candied -pair perfectly in these chewy cookies.
- [Spicy Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-turmeric-ginger-chicken-lettuce-wraps/) - Bragg Liquid Aminos is natural soy sauce alternative that is preservative free and contains no added salt or gluten.
- [Golden Rice with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Dried Cherries](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-golden-rice-butternut-squash-chickpeas-and-dried-cherries/) - This “jeweled" rice is inspired by the classic Persian dish Javaher Polow.
- [Pickled Ginger](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pickled-ginger/) - Pickled Ginger 1 4-inch knob fresh ginger1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup water1 teaspoon salt Peel ginger. Use a vegetable peeler to slice into thin strips. Place in a small glass bowl. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, water and salt and bring to a boil. Pour over the ginger. Cool, then
- [Ginger Turmeric Tea (Tonic)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-ginger-turmeric-tea-tonic/) - This slightly sweet, tangy tea helps flush out the lymphatic system, acts as an anti-inflammatory and boosts the immune system. Serve warm or chilled.
- [Candied Ginger](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-candied-ginger/) - Candied Ginger 1 6-inch knob fresh ginger1/3 cup sugar, plus additional for coating1/3 cup water Peel ginger and cut into 1/8-inch disks. Combine sugar and water and bring to a boil. Add sliced ginger. Reduce heat and cook about 30 minutes, until ginger is tender. Strain (save ginger syrup for another use) and dry pieces
- [Sesame Ginger Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sesame-ginger-dressing/) - Pair this dressing with an Asian slaw containing shredded red cabbage, broccoli and carrots, or toss with multicolored carrots. I prefer Braggs Aminos, a gluten-free soy sauce alternative made from certified non-GMO soybeans.
- [Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-red-pepper-vinaigrette-0/) - This recipe utilizes a basic lemon vinaigrette as the base. This dressing is perfect for roasted or grilled corn on the cob, but also works well with other grilled veggies. To save time, you can substitute one cup of jarred roasted pepper slices. An immersion hand blender works best for small jobs. But if you don’t own one, just transfer lemon vinaigrette and prepared peppers to a blender or food processor and puree as instructed.
- [Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Avocado Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-broccoli-and-tomato-salad-avocado-dressing/) - Raw broccoli on its own can have a strong taste and hearty crunch. Letting the broccoli marinate in the dressing allows the flavor to mellow. A good use for our nearly year-round avocado season, this creamy dressing works for nearly any salad. The vinegar and citrus prevents the avocado from turning brown and, the dressing will keep in the fridge for a few days.
- [Raspberry Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-raspberry-vinaigrette/) - Bright in both color and flavor, this dressing complements a spinach salad that incorporates fruits and nuts like apples or orange segments, pecans or walnuts.
- [Miso Carrot Ginger Dressing](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-miso-carrot-ginger-dressing/) - Toss this tangy dressing with thinly sliced cucumber, julienned snow peas and sweet peppers or chopped kale salad with shelled edamame, thinly sliced red onion and chopped cashews; or drizzle over roasted bok choy or tatsoi. This dressing will keep up to 3 days.
- [Banana Pancakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-banana-pancakes/) - Local bananas, packed with flavor, can be so sweet you may not need to add any syrup! Make your own oat flour for this recipe by measuring one cup of rolled (old fashioned) oats and processing in a blender or food processor until they’re the consistency of flour.
- [Farro “Risotto” with Acorn Squash, Peas and Ricotta Salata](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-farro-risotto-acorn-squash-peas-and-ricotta-salata/) - Farro – an ancient grain – has a nutty flavor and a chewier consistency than Arborio rice. This method creates a creaminess to the dish similar to classic risotto. Pearled or semi-pearled varieties do not need overnight soaking and cook more quickly.
- [Black Bean Quinoa Lettuce Wraps](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-black-bean-quinoa-lettuce-wraps/) - These sweet and spicy summer wraps are a good way to use backyard mango and avocado. The quinoa filling can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- [“Summer Salsa” Brown Rice Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-summer-salsa-brown-rice-salad-cilantro-vinaigrette/) - Rice salads are so versatile, you can use a variety of fresh ingredients and toss in a dressing of choice. I prefer to use vegetable broth in place of water, or a mix of 50/50 when cooking rice because it adds a layer of flavor.
- [Stewed Fresh Romano (Flat) Beans with Tomatoes and Oregano](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-stewed-fresh-romano-flat-beans-tomatoes-and-oregano/) - This dish was a staple on the family table, says Maria Anselmo. “My mother grew these beans in the garden when I was a child and she used to refer to them as “Italian green beans.”
- [Fresh Fava Beans with Feta and Mint](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-fava-beans-feta-and-mint/) - Also known as broad beans, fava beans are cool-season crops planted in the fall. A pound of fava pods will yield about a cup of beans, depending on their size.
- [Radish Slaw with Dried Cranberries and Toasted Nuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-radish-slaw-dried-cranberries-and-toasted-nuts/) - Use the colorful large watermelon radish or an assortment of smaller radishes. Make this ahead and let it marinate for 10 to 30 minutes.
- [Roasted Easter Egg Radishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-easter-egg-radishes/) - Colorful hues of Easter Egg radishes look at home in an Easter basket. Roasting bring out their sweetness. Young radish greens are also edible. Toss both radishes and their greens into stir-fries and salads.
- [Chicken Caprese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chicken-caprese/) - Bocconcini are small bite-sized fresh mozzarella pieces – up to an inch in diameter. This recipe makes great use of leftover chicken.
- [Quick Basil Oil](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-quick-basil-oil/) - Quick Basil Oil 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed1 cup extra-virgin olive oil In medium saucepan, blanch basil leaves in boiling water for 15 seconds. Drain, and immediately rinse under ice-cold water. Pat basil dry with paper towels. Transfer basil and olive oil to a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to small container; cover
- [Spicy Rainbow Carrot Oven Fries](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-rainbow-carrot-oven-fries/) - Green markets and CSAs often sell beautiful multicolored carrots, but orange ones will do just fine. Serve alone as a side dish, or with dipping sauce as an appetizer.
- [Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-garlic-dipping-sauce/) - Roasted Garlic Dipping Sauce 1 medium-sized head garlic2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons Dijon mustard½ teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground pepper to taste½ cup olive oil Preheat oven to 400°. Trim ¼ inch off the top of garlic head and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil and roast until tender, about 35 minutes. Cool,
- [Roasted Lemon Pepper French Beans](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-lemon-pepper-french-beans/) - If you don't have sliced almonds, try sesame seeds. This recipe is easily doubled.
- [Baked Ruby Red Grapefruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-baked-ruby-red-grapefruit/) - This simple recipe, ideal for breakfast or dessert, is a great combination of sweet and tart. To loosen the sections easily, use a grapefruit knife, which has a curved blade that’s serrated on both sides.
- [Fresh Corn and Zucchini Relish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fresh-corn-and-zucchini-relish/) - Serve this relish over grilled local fish, such as snapper or mahi mahi.
- [Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Grape Tomatoes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-pesto-spaghetti-squash-grape-tomatoes/) - Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for traditional pasta. To save time on prep, you can microwave the squash for 6 to 8 minutes face down in a microwave dish with a little water. Let stand for a few minutes, then proceed.
- [Split Pea Cilantro Dip](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-split-pea-cilantro-dip/) - As it chills in the fridge, this dip firms up and becomes more spread-like in texture, ideal for warm, crusty bread, crackers or on wraps. To serve as a dip, stir in water one teaspoon at a time until it’s the consistency you want.
- [Lentil Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lentil-salad/) - I prefer green lentils for this salad because they are sturdier and won’t lose their shape when cooked. But you can substitute brown lentils – just be mindful not to overcook. Blanching the carrots makes their texture better for this salad.
- [Spicy Vegan White Bean Chili](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-vegan-white-bean-chili/) - Use gloves when handling the jalapeño pepper. If you prefer your chili with a kick, keep seeds and ribs intact. Fresh poblano and pasilla peppers are quite mild. Dried, they give off a little bit of heat and a smoky flavor. If you can’t find whole dried peppers, substitute ½ teaspoon of ancho chile powder.
- [Spicy Pickled 
Rainbow Chard Stems](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-pickled-rainbow-chard-stems/) - Spicy Pickled Rainbow Chard Stems 1-2 bunches rainbow chard, stems removed, cleaned¼ cup distilled white vinegar1 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1½ teaspoons kosher salt4 tablespoons sugar or raw honey½ teaspoon dill seeds ½ teaspoon celery seeds½ teaspoon whole mixed peppercorns½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds½ teaspoon crushed red pepper seeds2 small cloves garlic, cut in
- [Swiss Chard, Onion and Tomato Frittata](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-swiss-chard-onion-and-tomato-frittata/) - Swiss Chard, Onion and Tomato Frittata 8 eggs¼ cup whole milk1 large clove garlic, mashed ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for sprinklingKosher salt and freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons olive oil½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced1 bunch Swiss chard, stems trimmed, cut crosswise into thin slices, leaves chopped1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes,
- [Citrus Swiss Chard and Chicken Sausage Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-citrus-swiss-chard-and-chicken-sausage-pasta/) - Citrus Swiss Chard and Chicken Sausage Pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons butter½ medium yellow onion, chopped medium2 chard stems, ends trimmed, sliced on the bias into ¼-inch pieces½ Meyer lemon, chopped (rind included), reserving any juiceKosher salt and finely ground black pepper2 fully cooked chicken and spinach sausages, sliced on the bias into ¼-inch
- [Blistered Shishito Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-blistered-shishito-peppers-2/) - Shishito peppers have a thin skin, which allows them to blister and char quickly. They’re generally mild, but one out of every ten or so has a spicy kick.
- [Chorizo and Manchego Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chorizo-and-manchego-stuffed-mini-sweet-peppers/) - In this recipe, the heat (if you want it) comes from spicy chorizo, not the pepper. Choose a semicurado Manchego cheese, aged around three months – it’s soft and tangy.
- [Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-vegetarian-stuffed-poblano-peppers/) - Cook grains ahead to save time. Liquid amounts listed are standard, but you may need to adjust them according to specific package instructions. This is vegan, too.
- [Sweet and Spicy Pickled Jalapeño Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sweet-and-spicy-pickled-jalape-o-peppers/) - Use gloves when handling jalapeños. Larger peppers tend to be milder in heat. This recipe can easily be doubled.
- [Chilled Cucumber and Cubanelle Gazpacho](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chilled-cucumber-and-cubanelle-gazpacho/) - Cashews offer a creamy texture and a rich flavor that balances well with the acidity of the vinegar, citrus and yogurt. English or Hothouse cucumbers are longer than the regular variety (about 1 foot long) and are typically seedless or have small seeds. Depending on the seed size, you may choose to remove them. Their skins are much thinner and unwaxed, so you don’t need to peel them. 
- [Grilled Watermelon Steaks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-watermelon-steaks/) - Serves 4 | Use a small seedless watermelon (about 4-5 lbs) for this recipe. Remove the rind before cutting into the proper size slices. You can make your own balsamic glaze by simmering a half cup of balsamic vinegar in a small sauce pan until it reduces to a thick syrup. Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container.
- [Watermelon Water](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-watermelon-water/) - Makes 8 cups | Once the watermelon base is made, you can use it to create a variety of beverages, or just drink it straight. Watermelon water provides a hydrating beverage that’s full of vitamins and minerals.
- [Watermelon-Basil Aguas Frescas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-watermelon-basil-aguas-frescas/) - This refreshing drink is a perfect poolside refreshment.
- [Watermelon Margarita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-watermelon-margarita/) - Fresh watermelon makes this refreshing cocktail taste like summer.
- [Avocado and 
Chickpea Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-and-chickpea-salad/) - Serves 4 | Serve this simple vegan dish on your bread of choice. Double the recipe to make a great dip.
- [Avocado Bruschetta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-bruschetta/) - Serves 8 | This recipe is a take on the traditional version. I prefer to mash the avocado and first spread it onto warm, toasted, garlic-rubbed bread, rather than chopping it and mixing with tomatoes.
- [Avocado Coconut-Lime Ice Cream](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-avocado-coconut-lime-ice-cream/) - Makes 6-8 servings | Choose avocados that are ripe-firm, but not too mushy. Chill the ice cream canister in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure the ice cream freezes properly.
- [Braised Napa Cabbage with Red Quinoa and Chickpeas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-braised-napa-cabbage-red-quinoa-and-chickpeas/) - Braised Napa Cabbage with Red Quinoa and Chickpeas 1/2 cup cooked red quinoaVegetable broth2 tablespoons butter1 medium head napa cabbage, cored and cut into 8 wedges⅓ cup dry white wine1 15-oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 2 cups cooked3 ounces pitted large green olives, quartered (about 1/2 cup)Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- [Mizuna Mustard Greens on Thai Chicken Flatbread](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mizuna-mustard-greens-thai-chicken-flatbread/) - Mizuna Mustard Greens on Thai Chicken Flatbread 2 flatbread pizza crusts, such as Flatout Artisan or Mama Mary’s2 cups cooked shredded chicken2 tablespoons bottled peanut sauceSriracha1 large bunch mizuna greens, washed, stems trimmed and chopped into bite-size piecesJuice of 1/2 lemon2 teaspoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing crustsSea salt Serves
- [Spicy Roasted Baby Bok Choy (Li Ren Choi)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spicy-roasted-baby-bok-choy-li-ren-choi/) - Roasting bok choy gives the white part a creamy texture, while the leaves become crispy. You can substitute 1 large head of regular bok choy. Reserve leftover marinade for another use.
- [Hon Tsai Tai Stir Fry with Rice Noodles](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-hon-tsai-tai-stir-fry-rice-noodles/) - Hon Tsai Tai Stir Fry with Rice Noodles 6-8 ounces stir-fry rice noodles (linguini style) –I used about 1/2 box of a 14-oz package of rice noodles2 tablespoons grapeseed oil1 tablespoon sesame oil, plus extra for drizzling2 medium carrots, 2-in julienne1 large red pepper, 2-in julienne2 oz fresh cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced thin1/4 cup
- [Roasted Caesar-Style Romaine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-caesar-style-romaine/) - In this unusual take on a Caesar salad, the lettuce is quickly roasted. To make this vegan, use vegan Worcestershire sauce and cheese, and skip the anchovies.
- [Roasted Spring Vegetables with Chicken Sausage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-spring-vegetables-chicken-sausage/) - Either delicata or kabocha squash works fine for this dish. I prefer to peel the skins, but both have soft, edible skins, so you can skip this step if you want. Cut all ingredients except onion in uniform sizes.
- [Roasted Chicken 
with Tomato, Olives and Lemon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-chicken-tomato-olives-and-lemon/) - Meyer lemon adds a little sweetness and deep yellow color, and I especially like it in this dish because the whole fruit is edible, rind and all.
- [Carambola 
Blueberry Crisp](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carambola-blueberry-crisp/) - This is a slightly different take on the traditional “crisp” recipe. Cooking it on a shallow baking sheet rather than a deeper baking dish gives it an even crispier texture. Use coconut oil instead of butter to make this vegan.
- [Whole Snapper with Mango Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-whole-snapper-mango-sauce/) - Whole Snapper with Mango Sauce Array 2 medium mangos, peeled, flesh removed and coarsely chopped, about 2 cups 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, membrane removed, coarsely chopped⅓ cup chopped red onion1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about ½ a lime)1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil½ cup red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup packed flat leaf parsley,
- [Spiny Lobster Roll 
with Avocado Cilantro Mayo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-spiny-lobster-roll-avocado-cilantro-mayo/) - Got Florida lobster? Turn it into these tasty lobster rolls.
- [Baked Hogfish with Lemon and Scallion Butter Sauce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-baked-hogfish-lemon-and-scallion-butter-sauce/) - Lean, white, sweet and mild, hogfish is a popular Florida Keys specialty. Hogfish taste mild and sweet, similar to grouper. Hogfish, in season in the Atlantic from May 31 through October 31, get their name from their long, elogated snout that helps it eat since it's a bottom feeder.
- [Mushroom Walnut Bourguignon with Cashew Cauliflower Mash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mushroom-walnut-bourguignon-cashew-cauliflower-mash/) - Mushroom Walnut Bourguignon with Cashew Cauliflower Mash 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons vegan butter, divided, plus 2 tablespoons melted 2 pounds baby bella or white mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, stems removed, loosely chopped ½ teaspoons sea salt
- [Grilled Pink Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-pink-shrimp-and-watermelon-skewers/) - Grilled Pink Shrimp and Watermelon Skewers Array 1 pound Florida pink shrimp, cleaned, peeled, leaving small piece around the tails intact, and deveined ½ small seedless watermelon, rind removed, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds; then 1 inch cubes, about 4 cupsMarinade ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 1-2 oranges, plus ½ teaspoon grated zest
- [Maria’s Hearty Kale Lentil Soup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-maria-s-hearty-kale-lentil-soup/) - Maria’s Hearty Kale Lentil Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups prepared mirepoix (1 onion, 1 celery stalk, 1 carrot, small dice) ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 large clove garlic, mashed through a press 2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed, picked over for debris 1½ quarts vegetable broth
- [Rigatoni with Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Cashew Cheese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rigatoni-eggplant-tomato-and-basil-cashew-cheese/) - Rigatoni with Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Cashew Cheese 1 pound rigatoni 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 large eggplant, peeled, cut into approximately ¾-inch dice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, mashed through a press 1½ pounds plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into
- [Basil Cashew “Ricotta”](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-basil-cashew-ricotta/) -  
- [Cashew 
Cauliflower Mash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cashew-cauliflower-mash/) - Cashew Cauliflower Mash Array Cauliflower Mash 1 tablespoon vegan butter 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, melted 4 cups finely chopped or riced cauliflower, about 1 small head 2 cups cashew cream (recipe follows) 1 teaspoon kosher saltCashew Cream ½ cup raw cashews 2 cups water or vegetable broth Heat butter and oil in a large
- [Roasted Glazed Whole Shallots with Spinach and Goat Cheese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-roasted-glazed-whole-shallots-spinach-and-goat-cheese/) - Roasting shallots brings out their sweet, creamy, mild flavor.
- [Grilled Sweet Corn with Scallion Butter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-sweet-corn-scallion-butter/) - Scallion butter lends flavor to lots of dishes. Add quarter-inch dollops to grilled steaks or seafood, baked potatoes, even grilled bread.
- [Leek Au Gratin](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-leek-au-gratin/) - You can use the tops of leeks in soup or stock.
- [Quick Pickled 
Red Onions](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-quick-pickled-red-onions/) - These pickled onions make a perfect condiment for tacos, burgers and salads, or they’re yummy just on their own.
- [Citrus Onion Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-citrus-onion-salad/) - Sweet fresh onion slices pair perfectly with tangy, juicy oranges.
- [Lime Cilantro
 Vinaigrette](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-lime-cilantro-vinaigrette/) - Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette ¼ cup packed cilantro, stems removed, roughly chopped 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds and membrane removed, coarsely chopped 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Juice of 2 limes (approx. ¼ cup) 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar ½ cup good quality extra
- [Chili Lime Almonds](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-chili-lime-almonds/) - Chili Lime Almonds Array 2 cups whole raw almonds 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (approx. ½ lime) 1 teaspoon lime zest (approx. ½ lime) 2 teaspoon chili powder ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds, oil, juice, zest and spices in a
- [Broccoli Salad 
with Lime and 
Ricotta Salata](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-broccoli-salad-lime-and-ricotta-salata/) - Broccoli Salad with Lime and Ricotta Salata Array Stalks and leaves from 1 large head or 2 smaller heads of broccoli, florets removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon lime zestSea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste¼-⅓ cup crumbled ricotta salata Remove the tough outer layer of
- [Honey Lime 
Roasted Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-honey-lime-roasted-chicken/) - Honey Lime Roasted Chicken Array ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (approx. 2 limes) 2 tablespoons raw honey 2 teaspoons lime zest (approx. 1 lime) 2 large cloves garlic, mashed through a press 1 bunch fresh dill, stripped from the stems (approx. 2 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1 teaspoon cayenne
- [Cucumber Lime 
Granitá](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-cucumber-lime-granit/) - Cucumber Lime Granitá Array ½ cup fresh lime juice 1 cup spring or filtered water 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 cup sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 large basil leaves, bruised 2 large (approx. 1 lb) English cucumbers, peeled but leaving a strip of peel, chopped In a small saucepan, combine juice, water, zest, sugar and
- [Bitter Gourd Sambol](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bitter-gourd-sambol/) - Bitter Gourd Sambol Array 2 medium bitter gourds (about 2½ cups) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water 1½ cup coconut oil or canola oil 1 tablespoon pearl onions, thinly sliced (substitute any onion) 1 medium tomato, sliced 1 teaspoon Maldive fish flakes* (optional) 1 small green chilli chopped (optional) ⅛ teaspoon
- [Sauteed Jamaican Pumpkin](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sauteed-jamaican-pumpkin/) - If you cook Indian food frequently, you'll have these spices in your pantry.
- [Airmail](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-airmail/) - Airmail 1.5 oz Islamorada Gold Rum .75 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)Sparkling wineGarnish: orange peel Add all ingredients to shaker except sparkling wine. Shake until chilled, strain into tall glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with orange peel.
- [Green Tea Punch](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-green-tea-punch/) - Green Tea Punch Array 1 bottle Banks 5 Island Blend rum 13 oz Sencha green tea 13 oz mint tea 6 oz lime juice 200g demerara sugarGarnish: Grated nutmeg Brew the tea, then stir in the sugar until it dissolves. Add four cups of ice to chill and dilute the mixture, then add lime juice
- [Sheet Pan Warm 
Mushroom Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sheet-pan-warm-mushroom-salad/) - Everything goes on one pan and comes out delicious and ready for its Instagram moment.
- [Mushroom Etouffée](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mushroom-etouff-e/) - Exotic mushrooms such as maitake are spectacular here, but even button mushrooms blossom when given the etouffée treatment.
- [Bohemian Mushrooms](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bohemian-mushrooms/) - Like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” this recipe is a quirky classic, but possibly not what Queen had in mind.
- [Mushroom Musakhan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-mushroom-musakhan/) - Here’s the hot handheld you’ve been waiting for – pita with caramelized onions, spiced mushrooms and pine nuts.
- [Fennel and Medjool 
Date Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-fennel-and-medjool-date-salad/) - Fresh fennel adds just the right amount of anise to this easy but elegant salad, and Medjool dates sweeten the deal.
- [Tropical Pasta](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tropical-pasta/) - This is not a top-with-cheese pasta, but one with a decidedly tropical vibe, getting richness from coconut oil, coconut milk and Florida avocado.
- [Tunisian Roasted Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-tunisian-roasted-vegetables/) - Break out the harissa, the yellow squash and turnips. In this easy sheet-pan recipe, vegetables get the umami makeover they deserve. Serve with whole-grain couscous, or stuff in a pita.
- [Rainbow Hash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-rainbow-hash/) - Basic hash browns get an Insta-worthy vegetable upgrade, plus a hack that’ll make you fall for yellow squash, aka summer squash – zucchini’s underloved sibling.
- [Sukuma Wiki](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-sukuma-wiki/) - Swahili for “stretch the week,” sukuma wiki is a budget-stretcher, a quick and delicious way to manage your fridge full of greens, and gift from the African diaspora. Enjoy with rice or cornbread.
- [Bahamian Chowder](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-bahamian-chowder/) - This chowder delivers island flavor but saves the conch and saves you a lot of effort. Minced firm tofu mimics conch’s chewy texture, and nori dust provides briny flavor. It’s available in some specialty markets, or make your own by baking a half sheet of nori in a 300-degrees oven for 10 minutes, then crushing it with a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder.
- [Red Velvet Cake (Chocolate Beet Cake)](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-red-velvet-cake-chocolate-beet-cake/) - A dark chocolate one-bowl wonder perfect for Valentine’s Day. The cake gets its moist texture and slightly red tinge from one small beet. You will not taste beet, only chocolate.
- [Carrot Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-carrot-salad/) - Carrot Salad 6 medium carrots, peeled and grated, using the large hole on a box grater ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, minced, if desiredSea salt ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Place shredded carrots in a bowl. Add parsley if you want. Add salt, olive oil and vinegar and mix well. Taste
- [Caramelized Fennel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-caramelized-fennel/) - Adapted from Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse Vegetables, this simple recipe brings out fennel’s sweet, anise-y flavor.
- [Quick Pickled Beets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-quick-pickled-beets/) -  Got lots of beets? This pickle is easy and delicious.
- [Turnips and Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-turnips-and-greens/) - For this recipe, use young, small turnips, like hakurei, which are tender and don’t need peeling.
- [Grilled Pineapple](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/recipe/recipes-grilled-pineapple/) - Fresh, ripe pineapple is sweet and delicious on its own, but when you roast it on the grill, that sweetness gets concentrated.

## Videos

- [Best State Matcha: Instantly Enjoy the New Experience of Coffee + Matcha](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/best-state-matcha-instantly-enjoy-new-experience-coffee-matcha/) - The Story of Best State Matcha Coffee leaf powder + matcha tea? Yes! This new blend offers the healthy benefits of antioxidants and lower caffeine in a refreshing beverage. Made in Uji, Japan, Best State Matcha combines coffee leaf and matcha for a new, delicious experience.
- [CHAT CHOW TV: Copper 29](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/video-chat-chow-tv-copper-29/) - The new drinking den that’s gaining all the buzz in Coral Gables is nothing like the neighborhood has seen before. Called Copper 29, it serves up creative, craft cocktails in a retro-chic setting complete with a plant-filled “living” wall.
- [CHAT CHOW TV: The Salty Donut/Bourbon Month](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-chat-chow-tv-salty-donutbourbon-month/) - The only thing better than celebrating bourbon month with your favorite classic bourbon cocktails is celebrating bourbon month with donut holes spiked with your favorite classic bourbon cocktails, which is why we’ve joined forces with Miami’s first craft donut shop The Salty Donut to bring our favorite boozy holiday to sweet life and because, well, who doesn’t love boozy desserts?
- [Food-obsessed? Make a video, win $$$](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-food-obsessed-make-video-win/) - Above: Get inspired – from farmers to chefs to artisans, here are just some of the South Floridians who are part of our culinary scene. We've seen your IG accounts: you know how to take great food shots and videos. Now, put those chops to work and make a one- to two-minute video of Miami's multicultural culinary scene – you could win a cool $3,000!
- [CHAT CHOW TV: Prohibition Style Dining Destination Trust & Co. Debuts in the Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-chat-chow-tv-prohibition-style-dining-destination-trust-co-debuts-gables/) - New American dining den and cocktail go-to spot Trust & Co has debuted in Coral Gables. The space exudes an old-school Prohibition feel with dark woods and an industrial-chic ambiance with plenty of iron and steel throughout. The menu was created to showcase the best produce and product South Florida has to offer by chef Pablo Zitzmann, a Jean Georges alumni, it features a bevy of house-made dishes with seasonal ingredients.
- [CHAT CHOW TV: Good for You Gelato at VIXI in Coral Gables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-chat-chow-tv-good-you-gelato-vixi-coral-gables/) - For VIXI owner Melissa Stam, gelato is in her roots. Stam’s great grandfather, Giovanni Rattazzi, opened a gelato parlor in his home city of Genoa in 1865 and her shared passion for gelato inspired her to open Coral Gables’ gelateria VIXI more than a century later.
- [CHAT CHOW TV: Mark Rosati, Shake Shack's Culinary Mastermind](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-chat-chow-tv-mark-rosati-shake-shacks-culinary-mastermind/) - Odds are you've been to a Shake Shack somewhere in the world and odds are you’re a fan. The burger phenomenon that started with a stand in NYC has become a worldwide sensation with locations from Miami to Tokyo to Dubai and everywhere in between. We sat down with the chain’s culinary director Mark Rosati, in town for last month’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival, to find out all about the burgers and what’s next for the popular chain.
- [CHAT CHOW TV: Miguel Aguilar of Wynwood Kitchen and Bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/video/television-radio-chat-chow-tv-miguel-aguilar-wynwood-kitchen-and-bar/) - Five years after opening, Wynwood mainstay Wynwood Kitchen + Bar has finally launched its brunch. Offered every weekend, the menu is inspired by executive chef Miguel Aguilar's home country of Venezuela. On the menu you can find dishes like tostadas and sweet corn pancake that can all be paired with special Cusqueña beers.

## Events

- [No Reservations at Smorgasburg Miami](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/event/no-reservations-at-smorgasburg-miami/) - The city’s largest open-air food market is launching No Reservations, a first-of-its-kind program showcasing the next generation of local culinary talent in a dedicated pop-up space. In partnership with Humans of the Kitchen, the program features a rotating lineup of line cooks, sous chefs and other culinary voices. Over 13 Sundays, they’ll take over a
- [Bourbon, Burger & BEAST](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/event/bourbon-burger-beast/) - Presented by Short Barrel at MAI-KAI restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, this four-course meal features a beastly 8oz burger made with Burger Beast's signature luncheonette beef blend, topped with BBQ pork belly and a bourbon-infused sauce, alongside paired cocktails. Live entertainment will be provided in the private Tahiti room. 21+ The culinary talent for the evening
- [Yue Chinese Hosts Wok Star Supper Club](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/event/yue-chinese-hosts-wok-star-supper-club/) - Enjoy classic Chinese flavors in a modern, neon-lit Miami Beach setting
- [Downtown Doral’s Masters of Mixology Competition](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/event/downtown-dorals-masters-of-mixology-competition/) - Sip and have your say in Doral’s upcoming Masters of Mixology cocktail competition. For the fourth year in a row, 11 Downtown Doral restaurants will offer up their best signature cocktail and compete for your The winner will be announced on Friday, August 8. Participating restaurants and their cocktails include: Baires Grill: Caribbean Breeze Bulla

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- [Caribbean Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/caribbean-restaurants/)
- [Charcuterie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/charcuterie/)
- [Coffee Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/coffee-shop/)
- [Distillery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/distillery/)
- [Fermenting](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fermenting/)
- [Food Festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/food-festival/)
- [Fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fruit/)
- [Gin](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/gin/)
- [Lunch Box](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lunch-box/)
- [Organic](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/organic/)
- [Organic Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/organic-gardening/)
- [Producer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/producer/)
- [Rice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/rice/)
- [Sustainability](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sustainability/)
- [Artisan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/artisan/)
- [Blueberry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/blueberry/)
- [Broccoli](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/broccoli/)
- [Chicken](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/chicken/)
- [Chinese Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/chinese-restaurants/)
- [CSA](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/csa/)
- [Easter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/easter/)
- [Farm Tour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/farm-tour/)
- [Grains](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/grains/)
- [Main Dish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/main-dish/)
- [Paleo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/paleo/)
- [Pest Control](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pest-control/)
- [Pies & Tarts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pies-tarts/)
- [Quinoa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/quinoa/)
- [Volunteer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/volunteer/)
- [Winery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/winery/)
- [Carrot](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/carrot/)
- [Cuban Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/cuban-restaurants/)
- [Duck](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/duck/)
- [Farmers Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/farmers-market/)
- [Father's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fathers-day/)
- [Food Tour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/food-tour/)
- [How to Cook](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/how-cook/)
- [Marinades & Rubs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/marinades-rubs/)
- [Meat](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/meat/)
- [Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/restaurants/)
- [Rum](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/rum/)
- [Seeds](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/seeds/)
- [Cabbage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/cabbage/)
- [Citrus](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/citrus/)
- [Dim Sum](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/dim-sum/)
- [Fish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fish/)
- [Fish Market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fish-market/)
- [Fourth of July](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fourth-july/)
- [Neighborhood Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/neighborhood-guide/)
- [Nuts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/nuts/)
- [School Garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/school-garden/)
- [Shops & Markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/shops-markets/)
- [Side Dishes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/side-dishes/)
- [Tea](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tea/)
- [Cauliflower](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/cauliflower/)
- [Food Truck](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/food-truck/)
- [Game & Offal](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/game-offal/)
- [Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/gardening/)
- [Halloween](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/halloween/)
- [Pick Your Own](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pick-your-own/)
- [Salad](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/salad/)
- [Spring Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/spring-gardening/)
- [Tequila](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tequila/)
- [Vegan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vegan/)
- [Dates](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/dates/)
- [DIY](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/diy/)
- [Gastropub](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/gastropub/)
- [Grocery Store](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/grocery-store/)
- [Hanukkah](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/hanukkah/)
- [Pickling](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pickling/)
- [Sandwich](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sandwich/)
- [Summer Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/summer-gardening/)
- [Travel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/travel/)
- [Vegetarian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vegetarian/)
- [Vodka](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vodka/)
- [Chard](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/chard/)
- [German Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/german-restaurants/)
- [Health Food Store](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/health-food-store/)
- [Mother's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mothers-day/)
- [Quick & Easy](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/quick-easy/)
- [Snacks](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/snacks/)
- [Things to Do](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/things-do/)
- [Travel Destinations](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/travel-destinations/)
- [Urban Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/urban-gardening/)
- [Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vegetables/)
- [Whiskey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/whiskey/)
- [Grapefruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/grapefruit/)
- [Holidays](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/holidays/)
- [Ice Cream Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/ice-cream-shop/)
- [New Year's](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/new-years/)
- [Soups & Stews](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/soups-stews/)
- [When to Plant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/when-plant/)
- [Where to Stay](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/where-stay/)
- [Wine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/wine/)
- [Indian Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/indian-restaurants/)
- [International Grocery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/international-grocery/)
- [Lobster](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lobster/)
- [Passover](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/passover/)
- [Spreads, Sauces, & Dips](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/spreads-sauces-dips/)
- [Sustainable Food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sustainable-food/)
- [Wine Tour](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/wine-tour/)
- [Winter Gardening](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/winter-gardening/)
- [Corn](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/corn/)
- [Italian Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/italian-restaurants/)
- [Lemon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lemon/)
- [Pork](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pork/)
- [Cucumber](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/cucumber/)
- [Japanese Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/japanese-restaurants/)
- [Lime](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lime/)
- [Eggplant](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/eggplant/)
- [Mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mango/)
- [Salmon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/salmon/)
- [Specialty Shop](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/specialty-shop/)
- [St. Patrick's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/st-patricks-day/)
- [Fennel](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/fennel/)
- [Latin Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/latin-restaurants/)
- [Melon](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/melon/)
- [Sausage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sausage/)
- [Tea House](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tea-house/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [Mediterranean Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mediterranean-restaurants/)
- [Shrimp](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/shrimp/)
- [Valentine's Day](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/valentines-day/)
- [Wine Store](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/wine-store/)
- [Ginger](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/ginger/)
- [Mexican Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mexican-restaurants/)
- [Nut & Seed](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/nut-seed/)
- [Seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/seafood/)
- [Middle Eastern Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/middle-eastern-restaurants/)
- [Orange](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/orange/)
- [Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/greens/)
- [Herbs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/herbs/)
- [Peach](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/peach/)
- [Peruvian Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/peruvian-restaurants/)
- [Pear](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pear/)
- [Seafood Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/seafood-restaurants/)
- [Kale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/kale/)
- [Pineapple](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pineapple/)
- [Southern Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/southern-restaurants/)
- [Plum](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/plum/)
- [Pomegranate](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pomegranate/)
- [Spanish Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/spanish-restaurants/)
- [Lentils](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lentils/)
- [Raspberry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/raspberry/)
- [Sushi Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sushi-restaurants/)
- [Lettuce](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lettuce/)
- [Microgreens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/microgreens/)
- [Strawberry](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/strawberry/)
- [Thai Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/thai-restaurants/)
- [Mushroom](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mushroom/)
- [Turkish Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/turkish-restaurants/)
- [Okra](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/okra/)
- [Vegan Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vegan-restaurants/)
- [Onion](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/onion/)
- [Vegetarian Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vegetarian-restaurants/)
- [Peas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/peas/)
- [Vietnamese Restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vietnamese-restaurants/)
- [Peppers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/peppers/)
- [Potato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/potato/)
- [Pumpkin](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/pumpkin/)
- [Radish](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/radish/)
- [Root Vegetables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/root-vegetables/)
- [Salad Greens](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/salad-greens/)
- [Summer Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/summer-squash/)
- [Sweet Potato](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sweet-potato/)
- [Tomatoes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tomatoes/)
- [Turmeric](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/turmeric/)
- [Winter Squash](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/winter-squash/)
- [Know Your Farmer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/know-your-farmer/)
- [Mango Cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mango-cocktails/)
- [Apple](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/apple/)
- [Spreads](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/spreads/)
- [Sauces](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sauces/)
- [vanilla](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vanilla/)
- [tropical fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tropical-fruit/)
- [farmers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/farmers/)
- [cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/cocktails/)
- [Special dinner](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/special-dinner/)
- [farmers markets](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/farmers-markets/)
- [coconut grove](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/coconut-grove/)
- [sponsored content](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/sponsored-content/)
- [redland](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/redland/)
- [Craft Beer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/craft-beer/)
- [holiday](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/holiday/)
- [Hispanic Heritage](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/hispanic-heritage/)
- [Hurricane Melissa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/hurricane-melissa/)
- [relief](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/relief/)
- [Friendsgiving](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/friendsgiving/)
- [Filipino](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/filipino/)
- [messi](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/messi/)
- [inter miami CF](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/inter-miami-cf/)
- [haitian food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/haitian-food/)
- [awards](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/awards/)
- [Eat local](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/eat-local/)
- [lunar new year](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/lunar-new-year/)
- [girl scouts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/girl-scouts/)
- [adopt-a-tree](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/adopt-a-tree/)
- [native plants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/native-plants/)
- [royal poinciana](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/royal-poinciana/)
- [tropicalfloweringtree](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tropicalfloweringtree/)
- [vermicomposting](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/vermicomposting/)
- [new restaurants](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/new-restaurants/)
- [AAPI](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/aapi/)
- [street food](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/street-food/)
- [Asian festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/asian-festival/)
- [festival](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/festival/)
- [tropical fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tropical-fruits/)
- [mango gang](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mango-gang/)
- [Floribbean](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/floribbean/)
- [MICHELIN Guide](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/michelin-guide/)
- [southflorida](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/southflorida/)
- [mangos](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/mangos/)
- [barter](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/barter/)
- [world cup](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/world-cup/)
- [watch parties](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/watch-parties/)
- [juneteenth](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/juneteenth/)
- [world central kitchen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/world-central-kitchen/)
- [venezuela](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/venezuela/)
- [miamispice](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/miamispice/)
- [dineoutlauderdale](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/dineoutlauderdale/)
- [tastethegables](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/tastethegables/)
- [kids chefs](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/kids-chefs/)
- [conservation](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/tag/conservation/)

## Guide Tags

- [sake](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/38195/)
- [Community garden](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/37617/)
- [aquaculture](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/37391/)
- [fruit trees](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/34357/)
- [tropical fruits](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/34309/)
- [historic places](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/33465/)
- [Black-owned business](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/32447/)
- [Pizzeria](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/30698/)
- [food hall](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/30091/)
- [hemp oil](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29590/)
- [CBD](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29589/)
- [parchita](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29279/)
- [maracuya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29278/)
- [passionfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29277/)
- [pitaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29276/)
- [dragon fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29275/)
- [papaya](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29274/)
- [longan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29273/)
- [lychee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29272/)
- [litchee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29271/)
- [jakfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29270/)
- [jackfruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29269/)
- [batido](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29268/)
- [mamey](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29267/)
- [mamey sapote](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29266/)
- [chikoo](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29265/)
- [nispero](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29264/)
- [sapodilla](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29263/)
- [cocoa](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29262/)
- [cacao](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29261/)
- [mango](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29260/)
- [tropical fruit](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/29259/)
- [Florida seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/27944/)
- [Burgers](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26476/)
- [Delicatessen](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26474/)
- [European](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26473/)
- [snack bar](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26472/)
- [Vegan Options](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26470/)
- [Authentic Italian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26469/)
- [Mediterranean](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26468/)
- [Cakes](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26467/)
- [Argentinean gourmet market](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26466/)
- [Asian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26465/)
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- [rotisserie](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/26442/)
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- [tapas](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/15440/)
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- [u-pick](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/4398/)
- [bakery](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3791/)
- [bistro](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3678/)
- [Peruvian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3486/)
- [Japanese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3263/)
- [tea](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3181/)
- [chocolate](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3170/)
- [Lebanese](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/3104/)
- [French](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2970/)
- [sandwiches](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2894/)
- [Thai](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2890/)
- [cafe](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2880/)
- [pizza](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2761/)
- [wine](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2423/)
- [Mexican](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2416/)
- [gluten-free](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2412/)
- [desserts](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/2261/)
- [beer](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1908/)
- [cocktails](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1875/)
- [coffee](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1868/)
- [italian](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1790/)
- [seafood](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1789/)
- [vegan](https://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/guide_tag/1786/)