Wynwood’s new venue ‘The Oasis’ set to become Miami’s newest culinary, retail, and nightlife destination
AdNew York's famous Prince Street Pizza is coming to The Oasis in Wynwood. The Oasis is the brainchild of Sven Vogtland and Alan Drummond of 305 Concepts LLC., who are co-founders of Wynwood’s 1-800-Lucky and Coyo Taco. “Then, you walk into the large courtyard, and you see a large tower bar. “The Tower Bar is this large tower that we wanted to put there as a beacon of Wynwood,” says Vogtland. Although South Beach is having a resurgence, I really think Wynwood is for locals and for Miamians.”The courtyard and Tower Bar at The Oasis in Wynwood.
Fort Lauderdale’s Franco & Vinny’s Italian restaurant to close after 50 years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Known as the “Pizza Shack” to locals and tourists alike, Franco & Vinny’s in Fort Lauderdale is closing after 50 years of serving the community authentic Italian cuisine and delicious artisan pizza. AdFranco & Vinny's Italian restaurant and pizza shack is closing after serving Fort Lauderdale for 50 years. Yelp reviewer Don M. says, “I have been eating at Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack since February 1973! The Italian restaurant is closing after serving Fort Lauderdale for 50 years. Franco & Vinny’s is located at 2884 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
All-day breakfast spot Daybreak opens Monday at Lakeside Village
Daybreak, a new restaurant on University of Miami’s campus, is set to open on Monday, March 22. Inspired by Buzzfeed’s Tasty-style videos, Daybreak’s menu incorporates “healthy and fun ideas” with the heavy use of waffle irons for a “variety of easy to-go ideas.”Located on the first floor of Lakeside Village, the restaurant will offer all-day breakfast options and features modern, waffle-themed decor. However, keeping in sync with COVID regulations, there will be no inside dining for Daybreak, only take-out for the time being. “It will follow our safety protocols that support physical distancing, use of proper protection equipment, mask requirement and increased sanitation,” said Ana Alvarez UM’s executive director for auxiliary services. The opening menu for Daybreak can be seen below.
themiamihurricane.comResy Drive-Thru brings Miami’s hottest restaurants straight to your car: Here’s how to get tickets before they sell out
You get the Resy Drive-Thru Miami, a gourmet food-lovers dream. AdResy Drive-Thru Miami is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring a 10-course menu from Miami's favorite restaurants. Resy Drive-Thru Miami is a one-of-a-kind experience featuring a 10-course menu from Miami's favorite restaurants. “A lot of new restaurants that are opening in Miami, as well as existing restaurants, are starting to use Resy. They haven’t used a reservation service for 107 years.”The Resy Drive-Thru will take place on March 18 and March 19 at 1 Herald Plaza, where tickets can be purchased for specific time slots on both nights.
Chicago bars and restaurants can stay open until 1 a.m., boost capacity to 50%, Lightfoot announces
“We’ve been holding off on that just because we are short staffed for what we would need to function as a restaurant that serves full service inside, even if there is limited capacity,” Kwon said. Does the loss of revenue offset what it would take for us to hire on more staff? And does that put them at risk? Do we shut down for a few weeks if someone got sick with COVID? For us it’s about keeping our staff as safe as we can and to keep everyone employed.”
chicagotribune.comNo mask required: Florida restaurant refers to coronavirus protection as ‘face diapers’
On February 15, the restaurant posted on its Facebook page: “My email address is right here on our page. Okay some do, the rest of Y’all have no clue where Weeki Wachee is. Yes we do not require facemasks and yes we think of them as diapers. We strive to be transparent. And to our friends.. unfriend us now because being our friend will hurt you.”
sun-sentinel.comNo mask required: Florida restaurant refers to coronavirus protection as ‘face diapers’
On February 15, the restaurant posted on its Facebook page: “My email address is right here on our page. Okay some do, the rest of Y’all have no clue where Weeki Wachee is. Yes we do not require facemasks and yes we think of them as diapers. We strive to be transparent. And to our friends.. unfriend us now because being our friend will hurt you.”
sun-sentinel.comTexas restaurant draws fans with hilarious roadside messages
Texas restaurant draws fans with hilarious roadside messages A small Texas restaurant is gaining a global audience — not for what’s on its menu, but rather the message it sends every day. Janet Shamlian takes a look at El Arroyo in Austin, and the sign outside it that’s drawing admirers and serving up smiles.
cbsnews.comBroward bars’ continued closure protested: 'It doesn’t make any sense’
“Every restaurant became a bar, and the bars just aren’t allowed to be open. So It just doesn’t make sense. It’s very unfair," said Michael Penrod, one of the owners of the Elbo Room. "We can do outside seating and only sit at tables inside just like the restaurants do.”
sun-sentinel.comHere is what owner of Romero’s Pick ’N Choose in Davie is doing to stay afloat amid pandemic
Dunkle is the owner of Romero’s Pick ’N Choose in Davie, a small restaurant with a Latin Caribbean flare. There will be no contact ... you make all your payments over online,” Dunkle said. “We are going to need some help,” Dunkle said. The U.S. Small Business Administration, a federal government agency, is providing loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses with two to 100 employees. For more information about the loans program, call 1-800-659-2955 or visit the program’s page to apply online.