Pinecrest Bakery opened its first Lauderhill location, a milestone that brings the chain to 25 restaurants across South Florida and its sixth franchised spot.

State inspectors ordered stop-sale and stop-use actions at a Bravo Supermarket in Richmond Heights after a March inspection found warm deli cases, dirty equipment and a misleading health claim. Items were removed and repairs ordered.

Emelina, a 16-seat Cuban tasting counter from the team behind EntreNos, has opened in Flamingo Park with a seasonal 10-course menu and reservations on Tock.

A state inspection flagged mold and other sanitation failures at Don Gollo Bakery in Hialeah, and a private-label product was placed under stop-sale.

Redevelopment and site sales are squeezing Miami's classic dive bars, forcing moves, sales and reinvention as owners scramble to keep neighborhood rooms alive.

The Mexican, an award-winning Dallas import, opens April 7 on Brickell Key with a 10,000+ sq ft waterfront dining room and a tequila gallery. Expect Northern Mexican dishes and multiple bars.

Chef Adrianne's Kendall restaurant won court approval for a Chapter 11 reorganization on March 5, 2026, giving the namesake eatery a path to restructure debts and stay open. The move follows a June 2025 filing and recent lease and operating motions on the docket.

Patrizia’s is opening a waterfront outpost at 1975 S. Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach, with permits filed and finishing touches underway ahead of a spring 2026 debut.

LoKal in Coconut Grove will close this summer after about 15 years as owner Matt Kuscher cites steep rent hikes and a refocus on Wynwood projects.

From Bronx dishwasher to two-location hit: Chef Nuno Grullon parlayed a Good Morning America win into Uptown 66's 151-seat Hallandale outpost with birria tacos, oysters and a full bar.

City of Miami’s Miami Eats highlighted Peppi’s Pizza, the Design District spot known for New York‑style pies and Philly cheesesteaks. The shoutout follows local buzz and a Barstool review.

Bar Nancy, a nautical‑themed Little Havana bar known for live music and craft cocktails, has quietly closed after seven years on Calle Ocho. The venue’s events and social accounts went silent late in 2025.

Bored Cuban brings pixas, cafecitos and the 305 Bowl to Sunset Drive. The first 100 guests at Thursday’s ribbon-cutting get a free 305 Bowl.