Nightlife at the Fontainebleau

A typical Saturday night in South Beach rarely extends beyond 20th Street.  The area that starts at 1st Street is packed with restaurants, lounges, chic hotels and nightclubs, all within walking distance of each other or a short cab ride away if you’re wearing heels. The Fontainebleau is giving people a reason to head north [...]

Dining at the Fontainebleau: Gotham Steak

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach has a restaurant for every taste. My pick for best all-around restaurant is Gotham Steak, located in the Chateau section of the resort.  It’s by Alfred Portale, chef and owner of Gotham Bar and Grill in New York City. I was a bit hesitant to try it — one thing Miami [...]

Dining at the Fontainebleau: Scarpetta

Scarpetta is Fontainebleau’s Italian restaurant, located in the lobby level of Sorrento.  It’s by Scott Conant who recently opened a restaurant of the same name in New York City. Peering in through the entrance, the restaurant gives off a very hip nautical vibe.  The color scheme is a soothing light blue, gray and light brown.  [...]

Dining at the Fontainebleau: Blade Sushi Bar

This article is part of a series on dining and nightlife at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. If you prefer Asian fare, there are a couple of dining options at the Fontainebleau. Blade Sushi Bar is located on the ground floor of the Chateau.  You can access it from the pool area (where there’s also outdoor [...]

Hookah Happy Hour

In the heart of Miami Beach is an outdoor lounge where you can sip drinks as the sun sets. From the plush cabanas you can gaze at the ocean as you share a complimentary hookah with friends. You’ll find it at the Ritz Carlton South Beach. It’s part of the DiLido Beach Club, located on [...]

Cool Kitchen Gadgets: Chef'sChoice Egg Cooker

Okay I admit it, making hard boiled eggs isn’t too complicated — as long as you have the right water temperature and cook the eggs the right amount of time.  But wouldn’t you love to be able to just press a button and have perfectly cooked eggs less than 20 minutes later? That’s how the [...]

AG Pick Under $15: 2006 Anakena Ona Red Blend

If you like bold, complex and spicy reds you’ll want to try Anakena’s 2006 Ona Red Blend.  For a winery that’s only been around since 1999, it produces some great quality wines.  This one just made the $15 cutoff at $14.99, but the taste is so big and sophisticated you’ll think it is a more [...]

Cedar Plank Salmon

I really enjoy cooking salmon on cedar planks.  It gives the fish a great flavor, makes for a great presentation and is really easy to clean up (just throw the plank away).  I’ve seen cedar planks sold at a variety of grocery stores.  You can also get them at lumber yards, just make sure the [...]

Wok the New Year

Love Asian food?  You can become a Wok Star! South Florida resident and Wok Star Eleanor Hoh makes stir frying easy, fun and healthy in her Wok Star cooking classes.  Her goal: to show how you can create big flavors with just a few fresh ingredients. My husband and I attended a Wok Star cooking [...]

Experimenting with Spirulina

I’m making over my diet this new year.  In 2009 I’ll be eating more organic foods, more fruits and vegetables, and making sure I’m getting all those recommended vitamins and minerals. One thing I’ll be adding to my diet is spirulina.  I had heard about spirulina before but was not familiar with its health benefits.  [...]