Email Author Lee Klein

Awards

• 2011 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published April 22, 2010

  "Style Over Steak"

• 2011 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published July 1, 2010

  "Flapjack Flip-Off X"

• 2011 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published October 7, 2010

  "Gigi Ingenuity"

• 2010 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published July 2, 2009

  "Hakkasan's Haute Hong Kong Cuisine"

• 2010 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published June 25, 2009

  "Flapjack Flip-Off IX"

• 2009 - Bert Greene Award/International Association of Culinary Professionals, published August 14, 2008

  "Kick the Bottle"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published April 10, 2008

  "Doug Rodriguez is Back"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published December 4, 2008

  "Joe the Restaurant"

• 2009 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published August 28, 2008

  "Tap Tap"

• 2008 - Bert Greene Award/International Association of Culinary Professionals, published November 22, 2007

  "Eat Shit and Die"

• 2008 - The Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards/Atlanta SPJ, published November 22, 2007

  "Eat Shit and Die"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 17, 2007

  "Flapjack Flip-Off VII"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published May 10, 2007

  "Chew the Right Thing"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published November 22, 2007

  "Eat Shit and Die"

• 2008 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published May 17, 2007

  "Flapjack Flip-Off VII: Bananarama!"

• 2008 - Association of Food Journalists Awards, published May 10, 2007

  "Chew the Right Thing"

• 2008 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published November 22, 2007

  "Eat Shit and Die"

• 2007 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published July 13, 2006

  "Foie Wars"

• 2007 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published September 7, 2006

  "The Wonder Boys"

• 2007 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published September 28, 2006

  "Pure and Demure"

• 2007 - Better Weekly Newspaper Awards/Florida Press Association, published December 21, 2006

  "Last Chance Bistro"

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2010 Stories by Lee Klein

• Photo Preview of Area 31 SBWFF Wine Dinner

  published Jan 25, 2010

  Area 31, which has quickly established itself as one of Miami's best seafood restaurants, will host a dinner called Fish + Wine on Thursday, February 25, during the Food Network South B... More >>

• FFF: Leftovers

  published Jan 22, 2010

  These are some of the funnies I've compiled for this column over the past year, but either they didn't fit in thematically or I just wasn't that crazy about them. Either way, gotta clear out the cupbo... More >>

• Les Dames' Garage Sale

  published Jan 22, 2010

  Not just any garage sale, but the "Everything But the Kitchen Sink" Garage Sale, and it will take place the last Saturday of the month, January 30. Les Dames d' Escoffier -- which if you don't know is... More >>

• $49 Comfort Dinner at Capital Grille

  published Jan 22, 2010

  The Capital Grille is offering a four-course $49 "Comfort Food With a Gourmet Twist" prix fixe dinner, now through February 28. This might mean a hot, homemade cup of tomato-fennel soup with miniature... More >>

• Sneak Review: The Cape Cod Room

  published Jan 22, 2010

  A bite-size morsel of the New Times restaurant review for next week. Starters are too pricey (most go for $12 to $24); entrees are too prissy! Why go to all the trouble of decorating your restaurant C... More >>

• Batali at Eden Rocr

  published Jan 21, 2010

  It's a rumor that's been floating about for awhile now. But forget about it. Put it out of your mind. Ain't gonna happen. That's what Short Order has been told by a reliable source. ... More >>

• $5 Harris Ranch Burger at Racks

  published Jan 21, 2010

  An eight-ounce hunk, forged from Harris Ranch Farms' antibiotic-free beef, with optional toppings such as bacon, fried egg, smoked mozzarella, Gorgonzola cheese...As if that isn't enough -- and let's ... More >>

• Scotch at Chop House, Jazz at Cape Cod Room, Cadbury Buried by Kraftr

  published Jan 20, 2010

  Do You See Double From Too Many Single MaltsrNext Tuesday, January 26, at 6 p.m., Chop House Miami will hold a Glenlivet Scotch Dinner. Outstanding single-malt Scotch whiskies will be paired with appr... More >>

• Mex Texts: Beer at Salsa Fiesta, Tequila (and Michelle) at Clarke's, Taco Bell in San Bernardino, and El Scorpion in Tuscany

  published Jan 20, 2010

  SoFi AgaveThe transformation is complete: Beginning today, the old Tuscan Steak space is El Scorpion Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar. Ownership includes Jeffrey Chodorow, and son Zach Chodorow, said to ... More >>

• Joao Oliveira's Zucchero hits the trifecta in the Roads

  published January 21, 2010

  Joao Oliveira's Zucchero hits the trifecta in the Roads More >>

• Two Opposing Views on Talula

  published Jan 19, 2010

  My editor told me about a dinner he'd had at Talula and noted the lack of customers. He thinks it deserves better, while my take is that there is a reason for those empty seats. He wrote down his thou... More >>

• China Grill to Feed New Times Artopia Party

  published Jan 19, 2010

  On February 11, during and in conjunction with the Miami International Film Festival, New Times will present its annual Artopia, "Miami's Reel Party." There will be art exhibits, performance art,... More >>

• Conan/Haiti Mash

  published Jan 18, 2010

  "They put all the bodies in the streets, lined up. There was a school, about 60 kids. The whole school dropped down. You're talking about three stories, all the kids dead."-- Jimmy Louis, talking abou... More >>

• Sneak Review: Zucchero

  published Jan 15, 2010

  A snippet of the New Times restaurant review for next week. Ownership evidently recognized the need to lower prices a tad, and has likewise added all sorts of supplemental deals: Each night a three co... More >>

• Red Light Shines For Haiti

  published Jan 15, 2010

  This weekend, Kris Wessel will be serving a Haitian-inspired menu at his Red Light Little River restaurant in MiMo. Chou chou blanc and calaloo are just a couple of the regional specialties being cook... More >>

• Dim Sum and Disco at Setai's SBWFF Dinner

  published Jan 14, 2010

  Small dinners will again take place at this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Some intriguing ones will be at the Setai, where chef Jonathan Wright will team with chef Ming Tsai, chef David... More >>

• Valentine's Day No-Brainer

  published Jan 14, 2010

  Too early to be planning Valentine's Day, you sayr Ha! You must be a beginner. Nothing feels better than the peaceful satisfaction of knowing that your romantic setting is secured, your gift is purcha... More >>

• Help for Haiti from Gallery Deli

  published Jan 13, 2010

  Starting today, the Gallery Deli, a fusion New York-style delicatessen will offer a "wrap for relief" -- a Haitian-style marinated chicken wrap, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the Un... More >>

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  Meet and Tweet at SUSHISAMBA

  published Jan 13, 2010

  SUSHISAMBA dromo is hosting the first nationwide "meet and tweet" -- aka Tweet Up -- next Wednesday, January 20, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This informal social event will allow folks who usually only twe... More >>

• Cook Your Own Indian Food

  published Jan 13, 2010

  We've raved in the past about Ayesha D'Mello's Indian cooking classes. For $75 you get to learn specific regional recipes (usually for six to eight dishes) in a fun environment -- and then feast on th... More >>

• Interview with Willis Loughhead, Part Two

  published Jan 13, 2010

  Today, Willis Loughhead talks about charcuterie, future plans, and a hippie trip "without the pot" that served as a spiritual sabbatical.I read you've been involved in making charcuterie. I have done ... More >>

• Prelude by Barton G. at the Arsht Center is tops

  published January 14, 2010

  Prelude by Barton G. at the Arsht Center is tops More >>

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  Interview with Willis Loughhead, Part One

  published Jan 12, 2010

  Willis Loughhead's first South Florida gig was 14 years ago at the Palm Grill (locations in Key West and North Miami). Most locals, however, will remember him from when he was top toque at Tantra (199... More >>

• Morton's Steak House Dinner Deal for Two

  published Jan 11, 2010

  Dinner for two at Morton's Steak House Miami Beach is now just $99 for those who take part in the new three-course Signature Menu. The meal starts with choice of caesar or Morton's salad. Each gu... More >>

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  First Look At Sugarcane Raw Bar

  published Jan 08, 2010

  We first reported the imminent opening of the SushiSamba offshoot called Sugarcane Raw Bar one month ago. It was to be an Art Basel affair. Now Sugarcane is imminently debuting in Midtown Miami once m... More >>