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Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

The city could align local voting with federal and state elections.

Election

A proposal to move city elections from April to November has divided <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" data-vars-content-id="274cf6db-9926-4fbf-9772-360ff7a6f876" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" target="_self">Coral Gables</a>&#x27; elected officials and residents.Why it matters: If approved, the ballot measure would change the city&#x27;s charter to align local voting with federal and state elections — a move supporters say would boost turnout, while opponents argue it would cause local issues to be overshadowed.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library

Trump's presidential library design features statues, planes and golden escalators.

News

President Trump&#x27;s foundation released the first images of his planned downtown Miami presidential library this week, depicting a skyscraper that includes a presidential plane and multiple golden statues of Trump.Why it matters: The renderings offer a look at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" data-vars-content-id="f47ed0d7-3189-46ed-8b19-6b0db752d5ee" data-vars-headline="Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" target="_self">project</a> that would be Florida&#x27;s first presidential library and a dramatic addition to Miami&#x27;s skyline.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.

How Pitbull's former manager became Miami's mac and cheese king

Derrick Turton turned studio cooking into a Miami staple now served at loanDepot park.

Business

Derrick Turton, owner of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Famous House of Mac" data-vars-click-url="https://houseofmac.com/" data-vars-content-id="cf653cbb-5225-4431-9c03-53c99f96d9e5" data-vars-headline="How Pitbull&#x27;s former manager became Miami&#x27;s mac and cheese king" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://houseofmac.com/" target="_blank">World Famous House of Mac</a>, pulled off a major career flip in 2014. <ul><li>He went from working in the music industry, where he managed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pitbull" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/11/pitbull-concert-fans-bald-caps-trend" data-vars-content-id="cf653cbb-5225-4431-9c03-53c99f96d9e5" data-vars-headline="How Pitbull&#x27;s former manager became Miami&#x27;s mac and cheese king" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/11/pitbull-concert-fans-bald-caps-trend" target="_self">Pitbull</a>, to opening a mac and cheese food truck, which eventually spawned five locations.</li></ul>

Jholano's Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor

The menu includes about a dozen sandwiches.

Food and Drink

After visiting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frankie &amp; Wally&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" data-vars-content-id="c4d9bf7e-19cc-4d91-875d-af0875f2fe56" data-vars-headline="Jholano&#x27;s Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" target="_self">Frankie &amp; Wally&#x27;s</a>, I said it filled a gap in what I believed to be Miami&#x27;s subpar deli sando scene.<ul><li>And, well, I&#x27;d like to apologies to the folks at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jholano&#x27;s Deli" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/jholanosdeli?igsh=MW1pNjJ4MWc2a3Q4bw%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="c4d9bf7e-19cc-4d91-875d-af0875f2fe56" data-vars-headline="Jholano&#x27;s Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/jholanosdeli?igsh=MW1pNjJ4MWc2a3Q4bw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Jholano&#x27;s Deli</a>. I wasn&#x27;t familiar with your game.</li></ul>

Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park

I got a sneak peek at the new stadium food offerings.

There&#x27;s more to eat than peanuts and Cracker Jack at Marlins games. The team announced new food options at loanDepot park for the 2026 season.Why it matters: Local restaurants like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Famous House of Mac" data-vars-click-url="https://houseofmac.com/" data-vars-content-id="d7ba5c4f-201d-4672-8196-c02c4a22f975" data-vars-headline="Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://houseofmac.com/" target="_blank">World Famous House of Mac</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Central Park Food Station" data-vars-click-url="https://cpfoodstation.com/" data-vars-content-id="d7ba5c4f-201d-4672-8196-c02c4a22f975" data-vars-headline="Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cpfoodstation.com/" target="_blank">Central Park Food Station</a>, which are joining the culinary lineup for the first time, can reach new customers at the ballpark.

Pho Mi 2Go is a Vietnamese hideaway in North Miami Beach

The North Miami Beach restaurant is a hidden gem.

In a city full of club-staurants and $20 cocktails, Miami&#x27;s best food usually comes from no-frills spots like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pho Me 2 Go" data-vars-click-url="https://www.yelp.com/biz/phomi2go-north-miami-beach-2" data-vars-content-id="c9bd7b91-f716-496c-bc0c-8d947f3f7146" data-vars-headline="Pho Mi 2Go is a Vietnamese hideaway in North Miami Beach" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/phomi2go-north-miami-beach-2" target="_blank">Pho Me 2 Go</a>. The vibes: The Vietnamese restaurant in North Miami Beach, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opened" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/pho-mi-2-go-in-north-miami-beach-serves-a-better-banh-mi-8401652/" data-vars-content-id="c9bd7b91-f716-496c-bc0c-8d947f3f7146" data-vars-headline="Pho Mi 2Go is a Vietnamese hideaway in North Miami Beach" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/pho-mi-2-go-in-north-miami-beach-serves-a-better-banh-mi-8401652/" target="_blank">opened</a> in 2016 to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rave reviews" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article225804155.html" data-vars-content-id="c9bd7b91-f716-496c-bc0c-8d947f3f7146" data-vars-headline="Pho Mi 2Go is a Vietnamese hideaway in North Miami Beach" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article225804155.html" target="_blank">rave reviews</a>, has a small dining room adorned with black-and-white family photos and old newspaper clippings.

Sanguich and H&H Bagels opening at Amazon-anchored Wynwood campus

The residential and office campus is getting some big-name retailers.

One of Miami&#x27;s most popular Cuban sandwich shops is opening a new location at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wynwood Plaza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/29/luca-steak-amazon-wynwood-development" data-vars-content-id="823f153a-949d-4e40-a449-895804782624" data-vars-headline="Sanguich and H&amp;H Bagels opening at Amazon-anchored Wynwood campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/29/luca-steak-amazon-wynwood-development" target="_self">Wynwood Plaza</a> office and residential campus.Why it matters: Wynwood&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transformation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/wynwood-development-new-apartments-hotels" data-vars-content-id="823f153a-949d-4e40-a449-895804782624" data-vars-headline="Sanguich and H&amp;H Bagels opening at Amazon-anchored Wynwood campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/wynwood-development-new-apartments-hotels" target="_self">transformation</a> into a live-work-play neighborhood continues with the announced opening of new food, fitness and pet businesses.

Overtown cook-off to help select new operator of famed barbecue restaurant

A Michelin-recommended restaurant is competing to take over the lease.

About a decade after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="People&#x27;s Bar-B-Que" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/01/miami-overtown-new-bbq-restaurant-peoples-barbecue" data-vars-content-id="bf9b7dda-4d36-466f-a537-5fd01cb943f1" data-vars-headline="Overtown cook-off to help select new operator of famed barbecue restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/01/miami-overtown-new-bbq-restaurant-peoples-barbecue" target="_self">People&#x27;s Bar-B-Que</a> shut down, three restaurant operators are competing for the chance to open a new eatery at the legendary barbecue spot.Why it matters: The Miami community redevelopment agency that owns the restaurant wants to honor Overtown&#x27;s culinary history, so it&#x27;s letting the community help select the new tenant.

Review: Niño Gordo is a unique experience

Walking into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Niño Gordo" data-vars-click-url="https://niniogordo.us/" data-vars-content-id="42e836c2-0cbe-45a0-aaa1-2deeffe44218" data-vars-headline="Review: Niño Gordo is a unique experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://niniogordo.us/" target="_blank">Niño Gordo</a> is like stepping into another universe — one that is cloaked in a deep red hue and fake aquariums.<ul><li>And just before entering, you&#x27;re greeted by a large, inflatable man in sunglasses, presumably the pseudo-host.</li></ul>

What's new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/13/miami-open-how-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="2a7af3dc-9919-4d87-b629-0fbdb9f0739c" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/13/miami-open-how-to-watch" target="_self">Miami Open</a> kicked off this week with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new culinary offerings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" data-vars-content-id="2a7af3dc-9919-4d87-b629-0fbdb9f0739c" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new at the Miami Open: More shade, new food vendors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" target="_self">new culinary offerings</a>, shaded space and family-friendly activities to complement the world-class tennis on display.The big picture: For tournament organizers, having top-notch food and beverage menus is just as important as having star players, as the tournament seeks to entertain both casual and die-hard tennis fans.

We tried the Golden Glizzy, the Miami Open's $100 caviar-topped hot dog

The specialty dog will be available only at the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden.

<figure><img alt="A moving image of someone adding gold flakes to a hotdog topped with caviar. " height="450" id="757c3231-c116-449e-80e2-468c1c7e58a6" src="https://images.axios.com/7bnpjeLPaylhw1X-TRZPvPxVqeM=/2026/03/05/1772746404214.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The final step is the gold flakes. Photo: Sommer Brugal/Axios</figcaption></figure>The last time I had a hot dog, it cost $1.50 and I was sitting in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Costco" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/costco-stock-earnings-tariff-lawsuit" data-vars-content-id="543ce521-2c1b-4231-9034-77dd30e87627" data-vars-headline="We tried the Golden Glizzy, the Miami Open&#x27;s $100 caviar-topped hot dog" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/costco-stock-earnings-tariff-lawsuit" target="_self">Costco</a> food court.<ul><li>Proof that life comes at you fast: Yesterday, I tried the $100 Golden Glizzy, the Australian Wagyu hot dog topped with an entire tin of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Golden Goat Caviar" data-vars-click-url="https://goldengoatcaviar.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23182217029&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA97IW70VRmuU6W8cXcOIp7K2C-0wi&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8KTNBhD_ARIsAOvp6DIP4QH3YFXX1LCj3MgUPeXqIusPxW2_rTpnS8qd_UmvJ4x0IefJj6AaAhwAEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="543ce521-2c1b-4231-9034-77dd30e87627" data-vars-headline="We tried the Golden Glizzy, the Miami Open&#x27;s $100 caviar-topped hot dog" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://goldengoatcaviar.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23182217029&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA97IW70VRmuU6W8cXcOIp7K2C-0wi&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8KTNBhD_ARIsAOvp6DIP4QH3YFXX1LCj3MgUPeXqIusPxW2_rTpnS8qd_UmvJ4x0IefJj6AaAhwAEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Golden Goat Caviar</a> and a sprinkling of gold flakes.</li></ul>Why it matters: This thing costs $100! It&#x27;s food made with actual gold. Rick Ross<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" gave his stamp of approval" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_fJFJCSYn/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="543ce521-2c1b-4231-9034-77dd30e87627" data-vars-headline="We tried the Golden Glizzy, the Miami Open&#x27;s $100 caviar-topped hot dog" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DU_fJFJCSYn/?hl=en" target="_blank"> gave his stamp of approval</a>! And the internet-famous specialty dog will be available only at the Miami Open&#x27;s Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Garden.<ul><li>And yet!</li></ul>

Bob Roth's New River Groves has it all: Fresh oranges, pies and Florida novelties

Bob Roth's New River Groves is a South Florida staple.

Culture

If you&#x27;re a fan of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Robert Is Here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.robertishere.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqdgPIVSFfefu-FYGZo44G-p-N5bzxdv0f_1xrVgLp9JUmv_eih" data-vars-content-id="17ec38eb-ff40-4358-9ca0-d3c3561d65d3" data-vars-headline="Bob Roth&#x27;s New River Groves has it all: Fresh oranges, pies and Florida novelties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.robertishere.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqdgPIVSFfefu-FYGZo44G-p-N5bzxdv0f_1xrVgLp9JUmv_eih" target="_blank">Robert Is Here</a> but Homestead is too far away, you should know that there&#x27;s a similar farm stand in Broward County called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bob Roth&#x27;s New River Groves" data-vars-click-url="https://newrivergroves.com/" data-vars-content-id="17ec38eb-ff40-4358-9ca0-d3c3561d65d3" data-vars-headline="Bob Roth&#x27;s New River Groves has it all: Fresh oranges, pies and Florida novelties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newrivergroves.com/" target="_blank">Bob Roth&#x27;s New River Groves</a>.State of place: Bob Roth&#x27;s New River Groves is different in many ways from Robert Is Here (no petting zoo, no exotic fruits, less outdoor seating), but the similarities make it a must-visit spot for fresh oranges, pies and quirky Florida novelties.

Food and Drink 🍽

How Pitbull's former manager became Miami's mac and cheese king

Jholano's Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor

Miami Marlins introduce new food options at loanDepot park

Pho Mi 2Go is a Vietnamese hideaway in North Miami Beach

Sanguich and H&H Bagels opening at Amazon-anchored Wynwood campus