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Elena Vivas

Attorney by day, foodie by night, Elena Vivas is a regular food and beverage contributor for Miami New Times. She was also an expert columnist for Foodable TV and a food editor for tropicult.com.

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Lunchroom Offers Poutine Sandwiches and House-Made Pop Tarts

By Elena Vivas
Jul 22, 2019

Gooey cheeses and savory meats nestled between two slices of toasty bread is more than just a casual handheld meal: It's a feeling. A hearty sandwich can transport us to a simpler time, whether it be tableside memories at Grandma's house or a favorite ham and cheese on the first day of school. And for Elliot Wolf, that nostalgia and comfort inspired Lunchroom.
Twisted Roots Kava Brewery Features Kava Cocktails in an Adventurer's Lair

By Elena Vivas
Jun 26, 2019

Downtown Hollywood will soon welcome a new kava bar when Twisted Roots Kava Brewery opens July 13. The bar will offer kava-based tiki drinks in a room designed to be an adventurer's haven where imagination meets relaxation. Although the kava craze is a recent phenomenon in the U.S., it has...
Two South Florida Pastry Chefs Battle It Out on Food Network's Best Baker in America

By Elena Vivas
May 31, 2019

Two South Florida pastry chefs compete on this season's Best Baker in America.
Tap 42's Parkland Pride Cocktail Will Benefit Stoneman Douglas Victims' Fund

By Elena Vivas
Feb 28, 2018

In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas shooting, South Floridians continue to grapple with the reality of such grim events. While many seek relief through protest and social media, cathartic efforts continue to pop up throughout our community.