About The Leftovers Miami
Who We Are
We're The Leftovers—food writers with a combined 30+ years covering Miami's dining scene. We're the ones who've stayed at the table and been reputable storytellers through countless openings, closings, and trends.
Why We're Here
Miami's food media landscape is shrinking. Publications are closing shop, going regional, or cutting local coverage altogether. What's left often lacks substance or depth.
We started The Leftovers because we believe Miami's unique and dynamic food scene deserves dedicated, honest coverage from writers who know the city. When other outlets packed up, we launched and doubled down on telling you where to eat and why. Plus, with three editors who humorously have vastly different opinions when it comes to the culinary landscape, dishes, flavors, salt - and even MSG, you can get a wide range of flavors. Just check the bylines to see who wrote what to better understand.
What We Publish
We keep it simple: the spots worth your time, served up the way we'd tell a friend.
Super 7s are our quick, concise roundups of the best of the best throughout Miami. Seven favorite restaurants, bars, cuisines, whatever we're obsessing over.
Restaurant profiles come in two flavors: New & Noteworthy for spots just opening and Best of the Best for places that have earned their status. We tell you what to order, who it's perfect for, and yes, even the parking situation. All the stuff we'd want to know as diners.
A Quickie With... features our interviews with Miami's best restaurant personalities. We share hot takes on controversial stuff in Miami's restaurant world that needs to be said. Each week, we do Best Thing I Ate This Week where we each share our favorite dish from the past few days.
And better yet, three times a week, we send out newsletters with Miami restaurant news. The kind of quick updates that keep you in the know without the fluff.
Who This Is For
This is for people who want straightforward food recommendations. Whether you're a longtime local or just visiting, we're cutting through the noise to tell you where to eat next, we’re introducing you to the wizards behind the curtains and so much more.
Why Subscribe
You'll get honest recommendations from writers who don't waste your time. We point you to spots we actually return to—the new openings that matter and the classics that earned their status.
Free subscribers get all our regular content delivered straight to your inbox.
Coming soon: subscriber chats with our team, restaurant discounts, member exclusives, and more.
Get to Know Us
Meet Olee Fowler:
A fourth-generation Miamian, Olee Fowler knows every corner of the city. She spent a decade as the editor of Eater Miami, and now as a freelance writer, she captures the stories that make Miami unique. When she’s not exploring Miami’s newest restaurants and bars, you can find her at home with her dogs, Foster and Peanut, or cheering on her beloved Florida Gators. And yes, that’s probably a Coke Zero on her desk.
Meet Matt Meltzer:
Matt Meltzer has been covering food and drink in Miami for over 15 years. While he was the Miami Editor for Thrillist from 2013-2024, he had the opportunity to explore bars and restaurants all over South Florida. And while he appreciates a gourmet meal as much as anyone, you can find him bellied up to the bar at Flannigan’s or scarfing an original chop chop when he’s not eating for work. He’s also served as a professor at the University of Miami and University of Florida, teaching writing for digital media, and was a travel staff writer at Thrillist at Matador Network. He currently lives in Brickell, working his side hustle as a Transit Influencer.
Meet Erin Michelle Newberg:
Over the past two decades Erin Michelle Newberg has become a recognized journalist and editor whose life is loaded with chic. It’s her focus on all things luxury, lifestyle, beauty, travel and food, paired with her unique tone that differentiate her from the rest.
With a globally trained palate, she’s a self-proclaimed foodie who has resided in cities including Boston, Milan, Israel, Aspen, Paris, Rome, Beirut, Mexico City, Cancun and Santa Monica. Aside from her work as a beloved writer for outlets including vogue.com, Aventura Magazine, Lifestyles South Florida and Southern California and STROLL - her passion projects and philanthropic endeavors have changed the lives of victims of human and sex trafficking and the children in Miami-Dade’s foster care community. She also co-founded an organization to feed immigrants and supported various arts institutions in the community. Having sat on various boards and committees in the arts, Newberg has also hosted hundreds of events on behalf of luxury brands like Tod’s, Roger Vivier, Omega, BA&SH Paris, Vetchy, La Prairie, Beauty Made in Italy - among others.
Find Us
Instagram: @theleftoversmiami
Email: theleftoversmiami@gmail.com
Save Room For The Good Stuff.
XO,
Olee, Matt and Erin
