Category: Dining
First Farmers Market Of Season A Huge Success
On Saturday, January 15th, the Coral Gables Farmers Market season began with the year’s first farmers market. Hundreds came out on a beautiful Saturday morning to support local vendors and enjoy a day outdoors in the City Beautiful. Vendors were…
After Signing A 3-Month Lease Extension, Burger Bob’s Closes Doors Early
The lease extensions for Burger Bob’s were a community effort. Members of the community rallied behind owner, Bob Maguire, and his team led by Rita Tennyson. Over the course of last summer, community members pleaded with the City to extend…
City Considers Lease To Best Chef In The South Winner, Michelle Bernstein, For New Restaurant
The City’s Economic Development Department will be presenting an item on first reading to the City Commission in February to approve a lease with Chef Michelle Bernstein for a new restaurant at the former location of Open Stage. Bernstein, who…
Follow Me To The One On Sunset
Just six months after Swensen’s closed its doors after 44 years, Coral Gables has a new restaurant at that is sure to bring the nostalgia back! “The One On Sunset” opened its doors the last week of October at the…
First Harvest Market, A Success
On Saturday, October 30th, the City of Coral Gables held its first Harvest Market in North Gables. Several hundred people visited the market, which featured over a dozen artisan and food vendors. The Harvest Market was the first of the…
Trader Joe’s Opens Its Doors In Coral Gables
On Friday, October 29th, Trader Joe’s opened its third Miami-Dade County location, right here in Coral Gables. For years, residents had been asking for a Trader Joe’s within City limits. The location in Pinecrest, with limited parking, was a hardship…
Breaking: Trader Joe’s Coral Gables Location Opens On Friday
The much anticipated opening of Trader Joe’s in Coral Gables is here. This Friday, Trader Joe’s will officially open its Coral Gables location to the public. The store, located at 211 S. Dixie Highway, will be the 22nd Trader Joe’s…
Leaders & Coffee: Lola Hernandez of Vicky Bakery
On this edition of Leaders & Coffee on Gables Insider, we sit down with Lola Hernandez of Franchise Operations Management at Vicky Bakery, as their company prepares to begin franchising Vicky Bakery.
The Coral Gables Country Club: The Facts As We Know Them
Since our founding, Gables Insider has prided itself in providing in-depth information to you about issues that are affecting our community. Over the last two months, a lot of information has been circulating about the Coral Gables Country Club, the…
Opinion: Hanging On To Life On The Greenways is Not Just About Nostalgia; It Has Economic Value Too
According to a study commissioned by the U.S Chamber of Commerce, American towns that make historic preservation a priority enjoy an economic dividend to the local economy. Additionally, heritage tourism has a greater impact on a local economy with heritage…
