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Santo Dulce Gives Churros a Sweet Miami Makeover

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1 month ago

June 8, 2026

Coach

Churro-riffic and Proud of It: Santo Dulce Doesn’t Sugarcoat Success, It Rolls It in Cinnamon.

June 4th, 2026

Some places are worth the calories.

Santo Dulce at The Doral Yard is worth every last crumb, drizzle and unapologetically sticky finger.

From the moment guests approach the colorful trailer emblazoned with the phrase “Life is Short. Make It Dulce,” it’s clear this isn’t your average dessert stop. Santo Dulce has spent the last eight years taking a beloved Latin American staple and turning it into something that feels uniquely Miami: colorful, creative, a little over-the-top and impossible to ignore.

Thankfully, that’s not just sugar-coated marketing.

Founded by Yule Nunes and her wife Laura, Santo Dulce was born from a desire to create something that felt like home. Churros are woven into the fabric of many South American cultures, but the duo saw an opportunity to reimagine the classic treat for a city that thrives on innovation.

Instead of resting on tradition, they decided to roll with it.

Or perhaps more appropriately, they decided to churro with it.

The result is a menu that bends, twists and occasionally flips expectations upside down. Halo-shaped churros replace traditional sticks. Churros become tacos. Ice cream finds itself tucked inside warm churro cones. Familiar flavors mingle with ingredients inspired by cultures from around the globe.

Somehow, it all works.

What impressed us most wasn’t simply the creativity. Plenty of places can pile toppings onto dessert and call it innovation. Santo Dulce succeeds because every creation still starts with quality ingredients and fresh preparation.

The churros aren’t sitting around waiting for customers. They’re prepared in fresh batches throughout the day and assembled as ordered. That extra effort is immediately noticeable in the contrast between crisp exteriors and warm, tender interiors.

It’s comfort food dressed in brighter colors.

One of the most intriguing creations we sampled paired a vibrant purple ube churro with Salt & Straw’s Salty Donut ice cream. The churro derives its striking hue naturally from Japanese purple sweet potato rather than artificial coloring, reflecting Santo Dulce’s commitment to using natural ingredients whenever possible.

Finished with housemade coconut cream and ube sauce, the dessert delivered a surprisingly balanced combination of sweet, salty and tropical flavors. The guava and cheese elements added a distinctly South Florida touch, proving that sometimes Miami’s best flavors arrive in unexpected packages.

Or in this case, unexpected shades of purple.

Another standout was the Churro Taco, which takes a traditional cinnamon-sugar churro and folds it into a handheld shell overflowing with Salt & Straw’s Chocolate Gooey Brownie ice cream.

It’s exactly as messy as it sounds.

And exactly as enjoyable.

Chunks of brownie weave through the creamy ice cream while the warm churro provides a satisfying crunch before yielding to a soft interior. Every bite delivers a different combination of textures, creating the kind of dessert that somehow disappears much faster than intended.

By the end, there was little debate at our table.

We were officially on a sugar high.

The good kind.

Yet perhaps the most impressive aspect of Santo Dulce is its willingness to continue evolving. Nunes described the company almost like an ongoing creative experiment, constantly revisiting old ideas, refining concepts and searching for new ways to surprise customers.

Some flavors make it. Others get buried in what she jokingly described as a dessert cemetery.

The successful ones become part of a menu that continues to push churros beyond what most people thought possible.

With the FIFA World Cup arriving in South Florida, Santo Dulce is already preparing “Churros Mundiales,” a globally inspired collection showcasing how different cultures enjoy churros. Guests can expect everything from Spain’s classic churros with dipping chocolate to Argentina-inspired dulce de leche creations, Asian-inspired coconut cream-filled varieties and even Dubai chocolate-inspired pistachio offerings.

For Nunes, the possibilities are endless because the churro itself is endlessly adaptable.

That’s a philosophy that mirrors Miami.

Everyone comes from somewhere else. Cultures collide. Traditions evolve. New ideas emerge daily. Santo Dulce embraces that spirit one halo, taco and sundae at a time.

By the end of our visit, one thing became abundantly clear.

This isn’t just a churro shop.

It’s a place where nostalgia gets a fresh coat of frosting, tradition gets a playful makeover and dessert lovers discover that life’s sweetest moments often arrive covered in cinnamon sugar.

Life is short.

Make it dulce.

Some pairings are just written in the stars: churros and ice cream, @santodulcechurros and @saltandstraw.
Pull up to the sweetest party in Wynwood. Let the tarot tell you exactly which churro-and-ice cream combo the universe wrote for you. Draw your card, place your order, let the DJ handle the rest.
June 6 + June 13 at Salt & Straw Wynwood, celebrating National Churro Day and Wynwood Pride.
Free to attend.

Santo Dulce:

Instagram: @santodulcechurros
Facebook: Santo Dulce Churros
Website: santodulcechurros.com

Salt & Straw:

Instagram: @saltandstraw
Website: saltandstraw.com

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Arc Culinary Where Every Bite Gives Back

Published

3 weeks ago

June 20, 2026

McKaela Lulic

This intimate chef-driven tasting experience in Broward blends elevated cuisine, live culinary artistry, and a mission that transforms lives.

June 20th, 2026

Not every memorable night out in South Florida happens at the trendiest Miami hotspot or the newest Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Sometimes, the most unforgettable dining experiences are hidden in places you’d least expect.

Arc Broward’s Arc Culinary is one of those rare gems.

More than just a dinner reservation, Arc Culinary delivers an immersive chef’s table experience where guests enjoy thoughtfully curated multi-course meals while watching talented chefs prepare and present each dish right in front of them. The result feels part fine dining, part live performance, and entirely unforgettable.

With limited seating and rotating themed menus, every event feels exclusive like being invited to an intimate dinner party hosted by some of South Florida’s most passionate culinary talent.

The real magic begins once the first course arrives.

At Arc Culinary, dinner becomes an experience. Instead of dishes quietly appearing from behind kitchen doors, guests get a front-row seat to the craftsmanship behind every plate. Watching the chefs work adds a level of connection and appreciation that transforms the meal into something far more interactive and personal.

For its recent Fresh SoFlo Summer Flavors dinner, Arc Culinary showcased a four-course tasting menu celebrating seasonal Florida ingredients with elevated technique and thoughtful presentation.

The evening began with a refreshing Florida blue crab starter served with avocado, ruby red grapefruit, hearts of palm, and a bright key lime vinaigrette. Light, citrusy, and beautifully balanced, it captured South Florida summer on a plate.

Course two brought a stunning pan-seared Florida snapper, perfectly crisp on the outside and paired with sweet corn purée and blistered cherry tomatoes. The standout element, however, was the sauce. A swap to miso chili oil added layers of umami, subtle spice, and richness that completely elevated the dish. It was one of those bites that makes the entire table pause.

The third course featured a beautifully cooked grilled filet mignon, served with roasted summer peppers, shaved fennel, arugula, and key lime chimichurri. Rich yet balanced, it delivered the kind of bold, satisfying flavor you hope for in a main course.

Dessert ended the evening on a classic South Florida note: a stunning key lime tart that was equal parts creamy, tart, and sweet.

While the food alone makes Arc Culinary worth visiting, what makes the experience truly special lies beyond the plate.

Founded in 1956, Arc Broward has spent nearly seven decades serving individuals with developmental disabilities and life challenges throughout Broward County. The nonprofit supports individuals from ages 1 to 91, offering programs that include education, employment services, behavioral health support, residential programs, and family resources.

Arc Culinary operates as one of Arc Broward’s most innovative social enterprises, using food as both a source of funding and a pathway to opportunity.

Proceeds from dinners, private events, catering, and culinary programming directly support Arc Broward’s life-changing services while also helping create hands-on training and workforce opportunities in hospitality and culinary arts for individuals with special needs.

In other words, this isn’t just dinner.

It’s a chance to support inclusion, independence, and meaningful opportunity—all while enjoying an exceptional meal.

That’s what makes Arc Culinary so special: you come for the chef-driven menu, the intimate atmosphere, and the creative flavors, but you leave with something deeper.

In a region filled with restaurants competing for attention, Arc Culinary offers something increasingly rare a dining experience that feels personal, purposeful, and genuinely impactful.

Because at Arc Culinary, every course tells a story and every bite gives back.

Learn more about Arc Culinary and upcoming dinners