FROM THE EDITOR
Eat Your Heart Out
l CAPEHART
Thereâs just something about food. Sure, we need it for sustenance and survival. But itâs more than that. Food soothes our souls, invites community, and thrills our taste budsâso it just makes sense to devote an entire issue to the topic (especially in Miami, where the food scene is bursting with new tastes and talents). But for some people, food is not easy to access. Still others of us toss food away without hesitation, zealously cleaning out our fridges and pantries the night before trash day. Miami-born artist Reina Noriega is using her talents to help nourish folks experiencing food insecurity in Allapattah with a bespoke community refrigerator bearing her signature faceless women of color. The project, a brainchild of the Buddy System MIA Community Fridge Program, offers food-filled fridges in neighborhoods across the Magic City. Read more about the collab between art and the fight against hunger in âArt with Heartâ on page 22. Youâve heard of the farm-to-fork movement, but chef Niven Patel is taking things to the next level. The proprietor of Mamey, Orno, and Ghee Indian Kitchen, Patel is bringing the farm homeâ literally. Visit his Homestead-based Rancho Patel in âFarm Freshâ on page 62 to learn about his unique approach to transforming homegrown ingredients into delicious dishes. One of the newest trends in food prep and delivery is a phenomenon known as ghost kitchensâ professional kitchens that churn out delivery-only meals. Miami Beachâs own DJ Khaled has recently launched Another Wing using the ghost kitchen model, offering chicken wings and tenders in seven saucy flavors for delivery via car (or even Jet Ski). Read more in âGhost Hostsâ on page 20. In a food issue, weâd be remiss to overlook some of the tastiest tipples around. Check out our roundup of four of Miamiâs top tequilas on page 88 of our award-winning Gourmand section, bringing you all things trending and tasty on the Miami food and beverage scene each month. Bon appĂŠtit...and salud!
ON LOCATION FOOD + PHOTOGRAPHY? SAY NO MORE. I WAS FULLY IN MY HAPPY PLACE AT OUR COVER SHOOT WITH FABULOUS FOODIE INFLUENCER SAM SCHNUR OF @THENAUGHTYFORK. FROM A BESPOKE MIAMI-THEMED CAKE (BEDECKED WITH CROQUETAS, BUĂUELOS, AND PASTELITOS) BY DBAKERS SWEET STUDIO, TO MELTIN-YOUR MOUTH SUSHI BY SUSHI YASU TANAKA, TO SLURPWORTHY RAMEN BY HACHIDORI RAMEN BAR, THIS SHOOT WAS BOTH DARING AND DELICIOUS. CHECK OUT A FEW BEHINDTHE-SCENES SHOTS HERE, AND TURN TO PAGE 54 FOR ALL OF SCHNURâS FOODIE FINDS IN âFORKING AROUND MIAMI.â
April Quick Picks klefevre@aventuramagazine.com
GOING GOLDEN April marks my birth month, and you canât blame me for adding Golden Gooseâs new dropâcalled Miami Vibesâto my wishlist. These Super-star Miami Journey sneakers (emblazoned with my childhood stomping grounds of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, among other âhoods) are just what I need to celebrate my birthday in style. Page 16.
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UNA CERVEZA, POR FAVOR Celebrations are more fun with Cuban flair. At Wynwoodâs CervecerĂa La Tropical, the La Tropical La Original on draft is my go-to cerveza Cubana. Page 90.
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