While much of our country is knee-deep in pumpkin spice, scarves, boots and crisp breezes, here in Miami we are stuck in the muck. It’s been hot, humid, muggy and raining, raining, raining every day. Usually it starts pouring in the afternoon, which is normal for Miami in July and
I hear Fall knocking on my doorstep. Schedules, for September, October and November are already filling up. I could have sworn I felt a nip in the air the other morning when I went out to walk and, of course, the kids are back in school. They seem to start
So, halfway through the year I like to post a report of Food Trends for the second half of the year. This year, of any years, it seems a lot has happened in 2025! We are astrologically in Mercury Retrograde, which is a good time to look back, re-evaluate and
Why do they call Labor Day the end of Summer? It’s actually 20 days before the end of summer! Maybe because it’s the last big Holiday before Fall? As for me, I can’t wait for Fall in all its Pumpkin Spice glory. A columnist for the Miami Herald talked about
The first thing you notice about The Gibson Room, right off Coral Way, is that it’s dark. Very, very dark. This is because the walls and ceiling are painted slate grey, but also because the lights on the tables are itty, bitty votives and there isn’t much more in the
When you reach a certain age, you don’t need more stuff, so for my Mom’s (undisclosed) Birthday, I made her a special Birthday Dinner. She’s a Western Woman and loves Steak and Potatoes, so that’s what we had. Her boyfriend Bob, my sister Elise and Elise’s boyfriend Bill joined us
Le Petit Maison (LPM) is a fancy-pants, white tablecloth, scrape the crumbs off the tablecloth type of place. But unlike some interactions of American diners in Gay Paree, everyone we encountered at a recent dinner- from the hostess to the efficient servers- were warm and welcoming. The dining room seems
So last Sunday, I was anticipating the arrival of Wyatt and Phoenix, who were to be dropped off by their other grandmother, Lela (short for Abela) that night, through torrential rains. I made a trip to Five Below to stock up on goodies for the Treasure Chest. The Treasure Chest
Summer may be endless in Miami, but Miami Spice is not. There are three weeks left to get your Spice on and despite my best intentions (paving the way to hell) I’ve only been to ONE Miami Spice. That was Beauty & the Butcher in South Miami at the very
So, August is almost over and I’m just now writing about Miami Spice! I’ve been busy, but I would be remiss to mention one of my favorite times of year and that of other foodies- Miami Spice. There are over 200 restaurants participating in Miami Spice this year, but not
A former Air Florida flight attendant and daughter of a pilot, I love traveling, cooking and entertaining. Whether exploring Miami’s newest hot spots, visiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, I’m always up for an eating adventure. My Foodie in Miami website shares personal essays, recipes, restaurant news and reviews, as well as views from my tropical garden.