This Valentine’s Day, my guy made us a dinner reservation at Ford Fry’s (the Atlanta-based chef and restaurateur whose portfolio includes King + Duke, St. Cecilia, Superica, BeetleCat...) restaurant, Marcel. According to the steakhouse’s website, their appellation is a nod to Marcel Cerdan, “the iconic French fighter-romantic who endured ring rumbles, war, marriage, a famous affair with Edith Piaf and could only be stopped from seeing his love when his plane crashed into a mo

I love good food, which is why I am always on the hunt for great restaurants and recipes. I wouldn't say I'm picky, but I do know good food. I often rate restaurants and recipes: Would I come back here again? Would I cook this again? That's not always easy to answer. Sometimes the restaurant has great ambiance, but mediocre food, which could warrant a return visit. Maybe the appetizer was excellent but the main course was bland and served at room temperature (lukewarm is neve

Miami Living Magazine's Red-Hot List issue is now available. Inside, find a list of South Florida's hottest events this year, as well as my interviews with award-winning chef/restaurateur Daniel Boulud, celebrity trainer Autumn Calabrese, and comedian Maz Jobrani. We also have interviews with actress Candice Patton, Rev Run and Justine Simmons, and fashion designer August Getty. Don't miss my Valentine's Day gift guide, my Couples Resort Tower Isle travel feature, and more. R