Miami Sizzles With Hot Spots - Hotels (Part I)

 

If you are looking for something different the next time you are in Miami, then try one of our favorite boutique hotels. They offer a more intimate experience and a nice calm before the storm of the South Beach nightlife scene. Maybe that is why so many celebs like Kimora Lee, Heidi Klum, Tyson Beckford, Tara Reid, P Diddy, Dennis Rodman, Jamie Fox and Jada Pinkett Smith opt for a smaller boutique hotel that offers more privacy and extra personal attention.

Check out journeyPod’s picks…

Chef’s Corner with Nate Martin of Andu

 

Located in the Neo Vertika building on the Miami River (at 141 Southwest 7th Street), Andu is the area’s newest hot spot – featuring Chef Nathan Martin (of Nikki Beach and 8 ½) and a Mediterranean cuisine menu infused with International influences that will drive anyone to salivation!

Follow us to the Chef’s Corner as we chat with Executive Chef Nate Martin of Andu..

Old School Italian In Miami

 

 

Ever wonder where to get the real authentic Italian food in Miami? If you enjoy the traditional pomodoro sauce, hand-tossed pizza and fresh seafood all in a mom n’ pop atmosphere - then do we have a treat for you.

journeyPod sent our Italian journalist to do slurp on one spaghetti at a time until he found the most authentic Italian restaurant in all of Miami. Click here to find out who won the vote!

Best Food and Wine Festivals From Around The Globe

If you lust after great food and fine wine, journeyPod has everything you need to keep your gastronomic calendar full with events and happenings throughout the year. This list from around the world features some of the best International Food and Wine Festivals – all of which offer a unique glimpse of the culture, traditions, lifestyle and taste of each country.

So… take a few days off, pack the essentials (we suggest: pants with expandable waistlines!) and head on down to:

Best Crepes From Around The Globe

After scouring the globe, here are journeyPod’s top picks on where to get the authentic French creation, the crepe: 

Chef’s Corner with Sergio Navarro

 

Sergio Navarro brings an inventive culinary perspective to his new role as the Corporate Pastry Chef of SUSHISAMBA, the dynamic restaurant group that unites Brazilian flavors, precise Japanese technique and Peruvian culinary traditions. Read more about this popular pastry chef….

Best Cruise to Spot a Celebrity - Part II

Cruise lines everywhere commission famous chefs to design the menus for their entire fleet, offering their signature dishes in all restaurants onboard. Read on…

Best Cruise to Spot a Celebrity - Part I

If you want to spice up your cruise and add some flavor to your life, this would definitely be the way to go. For those culinary experts and enthusiasts out there, something is definitely cooking on the high seas and journeyPod’s got some ideas for you!