On Tuesday, January 21st, Yelp Miami hosted its 4th annual Yelpies Awards Ceremony. Hosted by Lightkeepers at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, the Yelp community mingled under the stars in a beautiful oceanfront setting to recognize outstanding members of the Elite Squad. It was a chilly night (for Miami standards, of course), and as the Yelp… Read more

Every February the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® delights tens of thousands of foodies with a delicious weekend benefitting the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). The Festival is a star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and… Read more

Eileen Andrade, Chef and Owner of FINKA Table & Tap & Amelia’s 1931 This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami for me is honestly a permanent vacation. The weather is… Read more

Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more

Nick Bofill, CEO and Founder of The Native Guy This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami means to me, to be great. It pushes you to break your comfort… Read more

Michael Beltran, CEO & Chef, Ark Hospitality Group This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami was the city that offered my family an opportunity when they came to this… Read more

Giovanny Gutierrez, Brand Ambassador for Havana Club Rum  This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami is the world to me. Have my mother here, all my friends, all my… Read more

Denise Miqueli, Principal & Author of Pin Pan Pun + Co This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? I think its synonymous with home and not just because it’s where… Read more

Alec Fernandez, Cofounder & CEO & Vicky Carballo, Cofounder & Executive Chef, Dos Croquetas This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Alec: I think for me it boils down to… Read more