RESTAURANTS

A South Florida barbecue landmark sells iconic location in Kendall.

Restaurants that struggled during the pandemic found a lifeline in the food delivery service Goldbelly, which ships regional cuisine nationally. Correspondent Serena Altschul talked with Goldbelly founder and CEO Joe Ariel about the logistics of delivering orders to customers across the country; and with the owners of restaurants, like the Chicago-area Bartolini's, about how Goldbelly's team helped cook up a way to ship their signature pizzas and meatballs.

The second annual McDonald’s Drive Thru Challenge has officially begun. Now through Dec. 12, South Florida area McDonald’s restaurants are raising money through the drive thru benefiting the local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and families in need. As a result of the ongoing pandemic, the local RMHC Chapter’s fundraising opportunities have been impacted. “We are very grateful for the generosity of McDonald’s restaurants and their patrons during Round-Up,” said Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. For more information ON Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit rmhc.org.

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

Years after Lost Boy Dry Goods and Mama Tried made waves in the local bar scene, comes Bar La Real, Downtown Miami’s newest bar and lounge. And what makes this watering hole unlike the rest is that it’s located upstairs in the attic of a historic building — the Old United States Post Office and Courthouse, built in 1912, located at 100 First Avenue.

We’re rolling with joy — it is officially cinnamon roll season at Homestead’s very own Knaus Berry Farm. On Tuesday, the popular bakery and farm reopened for its 65th season.

Sitting near someone who orders shellfish might cause a trip to the hospital.

While most of the country longs for warm, comforting soups as November approaches, South Florida residents tend to crave something a little more... crustacean. We’re talking about Florida stone crab season, and it’s just begun. From October 15 until May 1, the eagerly anticipated annual harvest of stone crab claws causes a frenzy in South Florida.

This week McDonald’s is saying “Thank You” to educators across the country with a free breakfast meal.

Yes, Wednesday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day. There seems to be a national holiday for just about anything and everything these days, but with this one, we can't fully espresso our excitement. We've rounded up some of the best deals on coffee, lattes, cortaditos, and cafecitos in South Florida.

Versailles Restaurant is celebrating a big birthday this year. The South Florida staple turns 50.

Although sunny and tropical South Florida may not be the quintessential spot to consume a hot bowl of hearty chili, it turns out the very best bowl in the entire Sunshine State is being made right in the heart of Magic City.

Outback Steakhouse has opened up its newest location in Hialeah

Gone are the hot and muggy nights of late August and early September, because “fall,” (a one-degree dip in temperature), is upon us in Florida, which means one thing — outdoor dining season is about to begin. Here are the best cities for outdoor dining.

Adding to the (unofficial) fact that Miami-Dade County is turning into New York City’s sixth borough is the news that Joe’s Pizza will be opening its first Florida location in the spring of 2022 in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood.

Miami Beach’s newest modern Vietnamese restaurant and café was once only available for dine-in and pickup, but now, it can be delivered across the Venetian Causeway and straight to your door. And the story of Benh Mi starts as so many new projects have — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A love of Mexico’s indigenous heritage, a passion for traditional Mexican fare, a thirst for natural wine (that tastes better when enjoyed among friends), and a longing for vinyl music is the inspiration behind Coconut Grove’s newest restaurant, Los Felix, opening this month.

Groot Hospitality, founded by David Grutman, is set to unveil three new dining concepts on Miami Beach’s Alton Road on September 3. The trifecta of restaurants will be located at the former Firestone Garage along 16th Street and Alton Road.

According to Roasty Coffee, Miamians really enjoy coffee, caffeine, and pumpkin spice lattes.

Wendy’s is stepping up its French fry game to make sure they’re still hot, fresh and crispy when you order them through a delivery service.

Out of the top 10 Best Brunch Spots in the United States in 2021, coming in at No. 9 is none other than Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida.

Florida’s got its fair share of regional fast food chains that started right here on Sunshine State-soil. However, when it comes to the best Florida-based fast food chain in the Sunshine State, it’s none other than 4 Rivers Smokehouse.

A national restaurant chain known for their pancakes, is adding beer and wine to its menu offerings, in hopes of making customers consider it for more than just breakfast.

Although Starbucks hasn’t officially announced any details about the fall menu yet, it’s been leaked online with a rollout date of August 24, and it looks like several favorites will be back — while one major favorite will be noticeably absent.

Meet La Birra Bar, the Buenos Aires-based burger shop founded in 2001, which is making its way to the States with its first location in North Miami Beach. La Birra Bar will be the first Argentine hamburger chain to reach the U.S. when it opens its doors on August 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Just north of Fort Lauderdale will lie a new restaurant that blends modern American dishes with “Peruvian flair and Italian comfort,” and it might just become your new local favorite.

Florida is full of burgers — from the classic, old school, mom and pop burgers to the high-end, wagyu, and way-too-much-bacon varieties — we’ve got them all. However, only one burger shop in Florida reigns supreme, and it may come as a surprise to you.

Today, August 4, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. And just like all good things in life, this special holiday will crumb to an end. Therefore, hurry on out to one of these establishments offering deals and more on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Restaurants awards. Miami and Key West are well represented, with seven total winners, including the No. 1 Best Vegan Restaurant and the No. 2 best restaurant for Everyday Eats in the entire country.

Dine Out Lauderdale season is finally here, where locals and visitors alike can get the chance to explore Fort Lauderdale’s delicious culinary scene throughout the months of August through September.

Vicky Bakery, which has been a part of the South Florida community for over 49 years, is now offering franchising opportunities for the first time since expanding.

According to Google trends research, the most popular junk food in the state of Florida is none other than Häagen-Dazs ice cream, followed by tres leches cake and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

Here's your Miami Spice 2021 guide. Miami Spice Restaurant Months showcase the very best of Greater Miami’s diverse cuisine and world-renowned chefs, featuring three-course meals at top restaurants for just $28 for lunch and $42 for dinner. Miami Spice runs from August 1 until September 30.

Three weeks after the Surfside condo collapse, Miami-Dade’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force-1 and Task Force-2, who have been on the ground since day one, were treated to a well-deserved Italian lunch by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Major Food Group’s Jeff Zalaznick of Carbone Miami.

The farm-to-table restaurant said it had experienced an “astronomical influx” of customers screaming at employees, dangling legal threats and driving team members to tears since coronavirus restrictions were rolled back.

If you and your significant other are living in the Sunshine State, you’re currently living in one of the best states to have a delicious date night.

The St. Regis Bal Harbour is reintroducing the BH Burger Bar as part of their culinary offerings.However, this isn’t your average burger joint.

In a figurative sense, this definitely isn’t a book to judge by its cover, because when you pull up, there’s no way it looks to be on the outside what it really is on the inside.

Organizations and restaurants are working to help dozens of families displaced by the building collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Meet CH’I, a multi-faceted entertainment venue in Brickell City Centre that fuses several concepts — a garden, a mercado, a lounge, and a Latin-Chinese restaurant — all in one.

In Florida, we know a thing or two about good ice cream. However, out of the numerous delicious ice cream parlors along the west and east coast of the state, only one ranks supreme. It's Dasher & Crank in Wynwood.

Many restaurants are struggling to staff back up as pandemic restrictions loosen.

On Monday, Caribbean fast food chain Pollo Tropical announced the launch of their new Rum Mojito under their new brand, “La Palmita Cocktail Co.,” just in time for summer.

On Tuesday, June 15, sweetgreen is opening its third Miami location in the Wynwood neighborhood.However, one look at the new restaurant, located at 2621 N.W. 2nd Ave., and you’ll see that the 3,000-square foot salad shop looks unlike any other.

This week, Chipotle announced a 4-percent raise in menu prices, following a company decision to raise wages for workers to $15 an hour.

With a name like The Local: Craft Food & Drink, newly formed craft beer-lovers and gourmet corn bread-enthusiasts alike swarmed to the little gem nestled on 150 Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables. However, after 10 years, the restaurant will be officially closing.

National Donut Day is this Friday, June 4, so, we figured, “What better way to start (or spend) your Friday than by supporting a local, South Florida-based donut shop?”

This is leading newcomers, developers, and investors hoping to open businesses to head north to Buena Vista, or, out west. But what’s out west? It’s an area of Miami-Dade County called Allapattah, and developers are already hoping to transform the neighborhood into a cultural destination.

Meet La Traila Barbecue, a new joint set to become Miami’s first genuine Texas-style craft barbecue pit spot in Miami Lakes. They’re set to open their first brick ‘n’ mortar location on Saturday, May 29, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

With restaurant brunch specials, Memorial Day weekend happy hours, and even some freebies for our veterans, first responders, and teachers, businesses across Miami-Dade and Broward are making sure Memorial Day weekend is enjoyed by everyone.

Chick-fil-A is officially opening another restaurant in Miami on Thursday, May 27, between the neighborhoods of Allapattah and Overtown near the River Landing Shops and Residences.

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.

One quick Google search and you’ll see that Scottsdale-born Bottled Blonde is not your average bar.

The Chainsmokers will be the headlining act of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s “A SOBEWFF 20th Anniversary Celebration” on Thursday, May 20 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool scape.

Although many events at the 2021 South Beach Wine & Food Festival range from $200 to $400, fans will be delighted to know there are events for the whole family to enjoy at the festival for $150 or less.

Meet Como Como and Mezcalista, the two new dining and drinking venues that have made their debut at the newly opened Moxy South Beach.

Due to the pandemic, The Corner announced they were closing on March 16, 2020 until “further notice.” However, after closing for over a year, the late-night bar in Downtown Miami has reopened its doors once more to the relief of their regular patrons.

Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop will be relocating their Wynwood shop into a brand new space across the street that will officially open its doors on Saturday, May 15. The new, 25-seat bake shop will be located just three blocks south from the original Wynwood shop.

Seven Nashville restaurants are participating in a nationwide fundraiser for the Asian Americans Advancing Justice.

The new initiative was announced as many restaurants struggle to hire nationwide.

Are European countries relaxing restrictions put in place to control a new wave of infections?

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max, and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max, and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household.

Restaurants in Region 2, which includes Peoria and Bloomington, will be allowed to resume indoor service at 25% capacity, or 25 people, whichever is less, according to the state’s public health department. Reservations are limited to two hours max and parties are capped at four people; the health department recommends dining only with members of the same household. Read more here. — Morgan Greene

Here are eight more restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day — without specials, but where I’ve ordered terrific takeout throughout the pandemic. There are many more restaurants of course, but eight is the luckiest number in Chinese numerology and right now we need all the luck we can get.

Winter weather and COVID-19 restrictions paralyze restaurants Many restaurants were forced to close outdoor dining when a major winter storm hit the Northeast this week. This added more strain to the already struggling industry. Jeff Katz, a partner at the Crown Shy restaurant in New York City, joined Lana Zak to discuss the outlook of the restaurant industry.

Meanwhile, days after threatening to roll back restrictions on Chicago businesses if COVID-19 cases continue to spike, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday by imposed a 10 p.m. curfew on all nonessential city businesses. —Karen Ann Cullotta4:31 p.m.: On the worst day of the pandemic, the US reported 75,687 new COVID-19 cases. Remote learning has been a challenging adjustment for many students, teachers and parents since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March. —Christen A. Johnson2:01 p.m.: Chicago-area grocers stock up to ward off shortages as COVID-19 cases rise. The announcement comes as Pritzker and state health officials warned of increasing COVID-19 positivity rates and hospital admissions across the state.

“The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for so many and even though this closing is personal to us, it is important for all of us to look at the bigger picture and understand that the reality is so many more restaurants will be forced to shut their doors, as they aren’t receiving much needed support,” the statement says, according to a copy provided by Carroll. “Please reach out to your public officials, congressman, senators and anyone else who can make a difference, so that your other favorite establishments won’t have to say goodbye as well.”

With one million eateries nationwide employing 14 million people, options for dining out can be unlimited. But some restaurants are turning up more than the heat. Owners believe it is time to make some noise. Don Dahler reports on the battle over dishing out decibels.

Panera Bread is making waves with its "no-no list" of over 150 ingredients that will be cut from its menu by the end of next year. This is the latest move by a major food company to shift toward more natural options. Michael Moss, an investigative reporter from the New York Times and author of "Salt, Sugar, Fat," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the latest in food trends.