By Seth H. Bramson As noted previously, the food and beverage business’ history in this area actually goes back to pre-1900, and in our first two installments (Read Part I and Part II) we brought the story up to the late 1920’s. Although the Great Depression occurred in 1929, and “the five terrible events” which […] Read more.

  📷 Photo credit: Amazon.com Interview lightly edited for brevity and clarity What are your first impressions of the Magic City? “All I can think of when I see the streets and the buildings and the shoreline is Miami Vice. I’m looking at the waterways that come through the city here and I’m fascinated.” On […] Read more.

📷: Photo by RC Visuals Hey David! What is it you do here in the 305? I am one of the owners of minibar in South Beach. How does Miami help you do what you do or influence your work? Miami is in every element of what we do. This city has done so much […] Read more.

📸: Photo provided by Abuela’s Counter Hey ladies! Introduce yourselves and tell New Tropic readers what it is that you do.  We are Ani Mezerhane and Cristy Bustamante of Abuela’s Counter. We both come from large Cuban families filled with traditions and memories of fun gatherings filled with lots of food and love. Nothing makes […] Read more.

Produced for Jesta Hotels by The New Tropic Creative Studio Where can Miami find you? How long have you been in business?  Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill has been serving Miamians for 33 years at 1819 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141. For those unfamiliar, give us the low down on Shuckers. Shuckers […] Read more.