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🌟 We’re proud to share that The Deering Estate one of our iconic Miami-Dade County Parks, has been awarded the Miami New Times 2024 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒊: 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔’ 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍! This accolade highlights a unique festival that celebrates seafood, entertainment, and sustainability right here in Miami. Deering Estate’s festival isn’t just a local favorite; it’s also a platform for our commitment to 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. With locally sourced seafood, eco-friendly practices, and a scenic location, we’re helping residents and visitors connect with Miami’s natural treasures while promoting responsible practices that protect our beautiful coastlines for generations to come. Join us in congratulating Deering Estate, and if you haven’t experienced this award-winning festival, we hope to welcome you in April 2025! Share your thoughts or tag someone who should join you at the next one! 🐟🌱🌊 #DeeringEstate #LiveAParkLife #OurCounty #BestFestivalMiami #BestOfMiami #CommunityImpact #SustainableFestivals #MiamiEvents #MiamiDadeParks #ConservationInAction #PlacemakingMiami #MiamiNewTimes

On October 27, the FAACT Florida - French American Association of Crafts & Trades - Florida Chapter and online magazine French Morning USA held their annual competition at the National Hotel in Miami Beach to name the state’s best French baked goods. Ficelle Bakery, a family-owned shop located at River Landing on the Miami River, emerged victorious, winning both Best Baguette and Best Croissant in Florida. Founded just three years ago by Olivier Rizk and his two brothers, the family-owned bakery has quickly risen to the top of the local scene with its dedication to authentic French techniques and ingredients. For Rizk, a Haitian-American baker who grew up in Miami, the win marks an emotional and professional high. At 32 years old, he brings more than a decade of experience to his craft. Starting his career under his uncle’s wing at Delices de France in Palmetto Bay, Rizk honed his craft at New York’s Maison Kayser, where he won the title of Best Baguette in New York City in 2019. Back in his hometown since 2021, he’s been dedicated to bringing that level of quality to Ficelle, combining traditional French methods in a modern cafe. 📰 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ecY3tdaZ

This year's election will transform life in Florida and across the nation in myriad ways. That's why our writers have been working so hard on so many fronts to bring you the independent, eye-opening coverage you expect from New Times. We're committed to doing much more, before and after November 5, but we need your help. We hope to raise $3,250 in our membership drive this election cycle,. By becoming a member, you help ensure we have the resources to keep producing independent journalism that produces the stories you won't find anywhere else. Will you become a member today? Consider contributing at bit.ly/4e0TrpM

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at our Books & Books event! It was wonderful to see familiar and new faces in the crowd. Members received a free signed book and a poster. Become a member to support our journalism and get future perks like this one at miaminewtimes.com/support. If you weren’t able to make it, we hope you’ll join us at next month's Miami Book Fair, where we’ll reconvene for another Cocaine Cowboys panel. On November 17, join Jim DeFede, Billy Corben, Alfred Spellman, and Tom Finkel as they share their memories of Miami in the 1990s and delve into the stories behind the rise and fall of Willy Falcon and Sal Magluta. Don’t miss it!

Miami New Times has an immediate opening for an Arts & Culture Editor (and we are still seeking a News Editor). The successful candidate will manage and lead our coverage of Miami's vibrant arts and lifestyle scenes. Since its founding in 1987, Miami New Times has become a cultural touchstone in South Florida. We've got a hard-earned reputation for publishing compelling stories ignored or overlooked by major media, whether they're insightful looks at local arts and entertainment or unflinching exposés about Miami's steamy political life. This management position is based in our Miami newsroom and reports to the editor-in-chief. Remote candidates will not be considered. Think you've got what it takes? Email a cover letter detailing your editing and management experience, as well as your proposed approach to helming the arts & culture section. Also include a résumé and links to your best work to: mia-culture-editor@voicemediagroup.com. Please type Arts & Culture Editor in the subject line.

Just three months after Miami residents expressed their heartbreak over the sudden closure of the Frieze, a legendary Miami Beach ice cream shop of nearly 40 years, New Times has sweet news to share — it's back! The original owners of the ice cream parlor have come out of retirement to reopen the iconic ice cream shop under a new name, Ice Cream Factory, paying homage to the original name, the Frieze Ice Cream Factory. Opened in the summer of 1986 at 1626 Michigan Ave., along what is now Lincoln Road Mall, the ice cream shop was a home away from home for generations of South Florida families and Miami Beach residents who frequented the shop for its classic American ice cream and sorbet. On Thursday, June 27, the ice cream said farewell to its longtime customers. However, the outcry from the community touched its owners so much over the past three months that they knew they had to bring the ice cream parlor back — but with the right partners. "The original owners, Robert and Lisa Warren, approached my husband and I to reopen the location, but under a new name," explains Ice Cream Factory partner Vicky Brejt. "So, we rebranded it as the Ice Cream Factory and we brought back the original recipes, the ice creams, and the sorbets. "They wanted to bring back the legacy that they had built for so many years. They heard all of these stories from the '90s and 2000s, so, they really wanted to bring that back. They wanted to retire, but not totally retire — and it's working out for all of us." Brejt and her husband are longtime Miami Beach residents and business owners, so when the Warrens reached out to them to partner on the shop, it was a no-brainer. "We live close to the original owners, so it all came together at the right time." Read the full story below 🍦

One of Miami's last legendary institutions of casual waterfront dining will close on Sunday, October 27 after nearly 40 years in North Bay Village. Its owners and vice president of operations are "devastated" to close as affordable, laid-back waterfront dining options are rapidly disappearing in the South Florida market — especially those that have been engrained in South Florida history. Therefore, the owners claim they are "working diligently to find a new location to continue the legacy of Shuckers and look forward to announcing something in the near future." "We are devastated to have to close the doors of this iconic Miami institution," says Bruce Siegel, vice president of operations. "So many locals have created incredible memories here over the decades. We hope to welcome everyone back for one last time during these last two weeks”. Shuckers will host “locals appreciation nights” to give guests a final chance to enjoy the restaurant's waterfront charm. Details will be available on their website and social media. The owners extend their heartfelt thanks to their loyal customers and employees for nearly four decades of support. Read the full story:

Every '90s kid should know this recipe by heart: "First a bun, then a patty, followed by ketchup, mustard, pickles, extra onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and a bun" (in that order). Yes, it's the recipe for the "Krabby Patty" made popular by Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants television series, and it's finally going to exist in real life throughout October. This year, the beloved show celebrates its 25th anniversary. Therefore, Nickelodeon and Paramount have teamed up with Off The Menu and the MRG Group for the first-ever Krabby Patty Kollab! The special event features more than 250 local restaurants across major cities, including Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, and Mexico City. While fans across the country can try Wendy's unique "Krabby Patty Kollab" burger and "Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty" through early November, local restaurants and chefs in Miami will use their culinary skills to bring this secret recipe from Bikini Botton to the real world. Starting this Tuesday, October 8 through October 27, some of Miami's favorite burger restaurants are serving their own interpretations of the legendary Krabby Patty. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/efzzJ5Te

Little Haiti shop Sweat Records was recently profiled in Billboard as part of its series highlighting independent record stores across the nation. In the profile, Billboard staff writer Taylor Mims talks about the moment former Stooges frontman Iggy Pop shouted out the store during a CNN segment. "The Stooges legend was showing the news channel around his favorite places in his hometown and took a moment to pose in front of Sweat's mural, which, over the years, has included Prince, Grace Jones, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, and Iggy himself," Mims noted in her article. Of course, Sweat is a recognizable name to any Miami music lover. Since opening its doors in 2005 — and through hurricanes, break-ins, and broken ACs — the store has become a beacon for shopping local and fostering community through in-store events and at venues around the city. "It's an honor," says Lauren "Lolo" Reskin, owner of Sweat. "We love to see major music publications featuring record stores. I will never stop saying that brick-and-mortar stores are the boots on the ground of the music industry. We put records in people's hands, and each influence our own audience of dedicated music fans." Read the story:

Spread the word! Miami New Times is seeking a news editor. Since our founding in 1987, New Times has become a cultural touchstone in South Florida. Compensation range is $65,000 to $75,000. #hiring #journalismjobs #miami #jobs #editor