Both my parents grew up in Miami. I still have family members and close friends in South Florida, so I visit pretty often. Family is the primary focus, since that’s why I fly cross-country,...
Whenever I see fish collar(s) on the menu, I pounce. This prized cut, which is still often undervalued, is a textural study. Depending on where you poke and prod between bones, you might find...
On my honeymoon to Spain, world famous San Sebastian cheesecake destination La Viña was closed for fall break. My wife and I ate very well on this trip, so don’t shed any tears. We...
The Buddhist monks who first started harvesting and preparing matcha after bringing the Chinese green tea back to Japan would no doubt find current matcha offerings mystifying. Even a basic matcha latte would now...
Coffee speaks to me in many different ways. Coffee companies communicate in-person through their baristas, menus, cafe signage, and displays. Packaging and merch also play important roles in how they present to the world....
Miami Coffee Worth Seeking
I’ve visited my extended family in Miami since I was a little kid, long before coffee was even a consideration. By the time specialty coffee started booming in cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and...