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Restaurants on the very edge of Wynwood tend to feel a bit more peaceful than the ones in the center of the madness. This is the case with Lira, a very good Lebanese restaurant on the southern border of the neighborhood. It has one of the best patios in the city as well as really good Lebanese dishes like kafta, kibbeh, and all the dips your heart desires. They’re not stingy with the pita either, which we always appreciate. This is just a great spot for a casual, relaxing dinner—not the easiest genre of restaurant to find in Wynwood.

In Wynwood, this Lebanese restaurant’s charming courtyard houses an outdoor private dining area accommodating up to 40 guests. The restaurant offers two customizable set menus of dishes like tabbouleh, kafta, beef skewers, and Lebanese rice.

If we are ever approached by a genie who claims to only offer restaurant-related wishes, one thing we’d ask for is more great street food tacos in Miami—maybe like the ones LA are so blessed with.

(WSVN) - There’s nothing more delicious that some crispy fried potatoes — except maybe crispy fried potatoes with a little spice. That’s what’s cooking, as we grab a Bite with Belkys.

Plenty of new places to try in South Florida, including debuts from chefs Tristen Epps, Michael Beltran and Brad Kilgore; Mediterranean hotspots and sushi/omakase restaurants.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Beirut. Welcome to LIRA Beirut Eatery, the newest sensation in Wynwood, Miami. This isn’t just any ordinary restaurant – it’s a celebration of Lebanese culture and cuisine that has been passed down through generations.

As summer rolls in, the tourists (and many locals) roll out. That’s not always great for restaurants, but it is great for getting a table at the hot new restaurant in town. Here, you will find five newly opened restaurants to put on your radar this summer.

Miami's latest round of restaurant openings includes South Beach sandwich shop Cubatón and Middle Eastern-inspired restaurants Lira Beirut in Wynwood and Levant in Coral Gables.

This weekend's food and drink events in Miami include a Marea pop-up special at Morini, New Times' Out to Brunch, Holistic Power Hour at Lira Beirut Eatery, and a special guide on where to dine on Mother's Day.

Here at Deco, we love going global, especially when it doesn’t involve spending money or waiting 17 long hours in the TSA line.
There’s a new restaurant in Wynwood that makes it very easy to take your taste buds to go on a culinary journey all the way to Lebanon.
You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of the Middle East. Lira Beirut Eatery in Wynwood is bringing the flavors of Lebanon to South Florida.

In recent months, Miami has continued to welcome highly-anticipated newcomers to its flaming hot culinary scene that’s spreading like wildfire. Just as you’ve polished off your steak frites at Pastis, a slew of other restaurants demand a cut of your appetite and suddenly you never want to look at food again. That is, until you wake up the next morning and your stomach growls in search of its next conquest. The good news is it’s becoming easier than ever to satiate the curious palate in Miami, with unique and delicious offerings popping up faster than you can say “I’m hungry.” Below we’ve rounded up some of the new kids on the block worthy of your resy.

Dine at an authentic Lebanese kitchen in Wynwood, newly opened by owners Giovanna Mansi “Gigi” and Farid Lutfi who recently moved from Lebanon to Miami. Named after the official currency of Lebanon, Lira embodies Middle Eastern flair, European elegance and Miami vibrance in both its menu and design (the walls are decorated in art by Lebanese artists and a huge mural of the city of Lebanon spans the outdoors).

We saw quite a number of exciting new spots pop up in 2022, and Miami’s culinary scene has shown no signs of slowing down this year. While it can seem like there’s a new restaurant or bar opening up every passing minute, making it difficult to keep up, we’re here to highlight which ones are a must-visit! From new additions to expansions and revamps, here’s the lowdown on Miami’s newest openings.

May was an exciting month for Miami's restaurant scene. The Michelin Guide hosted its star revelation ceremony in the Magic City, Thomas Keller announced yet another project in South Florida, and a three-story food hall named Julia & Henry's opened in downtown Miami.