Email Author Lee Klein

Miami New Times' restaurant reviewer for the past decade, and the world's indisputable master of disguise.

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

  "Eat Shit and Die"

• 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"

• 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

• Thanksgiving Restaurant Deals: The Worst, The Best, and The Rest

  published Nov 17, 2010

  rLet's forget all the obligatory turkey talk and get down to the wavy gravy: A slew of restaurants are offering Thanksgiving Day specials, and we've sorted through them for you. This means a studious ... More >>

• Nigella Lawson Caramel Croissant Pudding

  published Nov 17, 2010

  Yesterday we highlighted the just-released Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook by Lee Schrager and Julie Mautner. We'll remind you that Lee will be at the Miami Book Fair Intern... More >>

• Miami Ad Students In National Competition To Reinvent Fast Food

  published Nov 17, 2010

  "What if fast food could be...differentr" That's the latest question posed by Yoxi (pronounced YO-see), a new interactive competition and social game that challenges teams of problem solvers to create... More >>

• Savoring South Beach: A Food Blog By Red Pepper

  published Nov 16, 2010

  Red Pepper is a food blogger who arrived in Miami this past summer "from the tundra of Minnesota." "While in hibernation in the great north for more years than a single woman should be allowed to stay... More >>

• Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook

  published Nov 16, 2010

  "Where do you find a cookbook that has Ferran Adria and Paula Deenr" asks Lee Brian Schrager, the Festival creator. "When do you see a recipe book with Alain Ducasse and Rachel Rayr So we have that po... More >>

• Cider-Brined Turkey & Maple-Bourbon Glaze: Recipes from Seasons 52

  published Nov 16, 2010

  In our look at Seasons 52, parts one and two, we pretty much covered the food and wine at this new restaurant on Miracle Mile. Today we close our look out with two of chef Clifford Pleau's recipes tha... More >>

• Lee Schrager: South Beach food genius speaks

  published November 18, 2010

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• Sneak Review: Lee Schrager Interview

  published Nov 15, 2010

  This week's Cafe column will contain an interview with Lee Schrager, best known locally as being the man behind the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. In the talk we discuss the upcoming SBWFF as w... More >>

• Seasons 52: First Bites (Part 2)

  published Nov 15, 2010

  On Friday we offered a first look at Seasons 52, which debuts on Miracle Mile this afternoon. Today we take a closer look at some of the foods and wines sampled.We sat down for a round of courses matc... More >>

• Paradise Farms Now Serving Lunch

  published Nov 12, 2010

  Paradise Farms Organic, under the elegant auspices of Gabriele Marewski, starts up another season of Dinners in Paradise. First lavish outdoor organic meal takes place December 12 with a chef lineup o... More >>

• The Wholesome Grocer Brings The Farm To The Beach

  published Nov 12, 2010

  The Wholesome Grocer, a community service created by cooking instructor Cindy Hill, brings fresh, local and organic foods from farmers, ranchers, artisans and vendors to Miami Beach every month. ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Seasons 52: First Bites (Part 1)

  published Nov 12, 2010

  Seasons 52 debuts on Miracle Mile this coming Monday, November 15. When plans were announced for the Coral Gables venue some months ago, I was skeptical; just couldn't see a corporate restaurant with ... More >>

• Expanding Mex: Salsa Fiesta Plans #2, Lime Fresh Grill Celebrates #7

  published Nov 12, 2010

  It's been just one year since Salsa Fiesta, opened its doors, but Cesar Olivo, CEO, chef, and founder, is ready for store number two in Pembroke Pines. The new 80-seat space will be located in Cobbles... More >>

• Catch Grill + Bar To Open In Marriott Biscayne Bay

  published Nov 11, 2010

  The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay's $31 million dollar renovation is nearing completion. When the dust settles next month, Catch Grill + Bar will be a gleaming new restaurant within, with glistening bay... More >>

• Greens Cookbook Recipe: Basque Pumpkin and White Bean Soup

  published Nov 11, 2010

  Yesterday we featured the 23-year old classic, The Greens Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine from the Celebrated Restaurant. Today we share a recipe from the book that seems perfect for Thanks... More >>

• Kilwin's Comes To South Beach (And Today Is 2-For-1 Waffle Cone Wednesday!)

  published Nov 10, 2010

  When I first saw Kilwin's on Lincoln Road, it sounded familiar. Then my wife reminded me that we'd eaten ice cream at a Kilwin's on Las Olas many years ago. So I figured they'd branched out to a secon... More >>

• The Greens Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine from the Celebrated Restaurant

  published Nov 10, 2010

  I picked up this book shortly after it came out in 1987. The front sleeve boasts that the collection of recipes within "truly represents a revolution in cooking." Big words, but 23 years later they ri... More >>

• Puzzle Of The Day

  published Nov 10, 2010

  Did you know that last Wednesday was National Sandwich Dayr I did, but didn't tell anyone.This week is National Pasta Week. No, wait -- I think that might have been last week. This month is definitely... More >>

• Sugarcane Now Serving Brunch

  published Nov 09, 2010

  Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill has launched a weekend brunch. Starting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and running until 5:00 p.m., the a la carte menu will include:*Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes with... More >>

• More Restaurant Mottos!

  published Nov 09, 2010

  Short Order occasionally takes time out to share our considerable marketing expertise with those who may or may not need our help. It's admittedly a specialized marketing expertise, one that focuses s... More >>

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  Chu's Taiwan Kitchen and Bar: Dim sum and then some

  published November 11, 2010

  Chu's Taiwan Kitchen and Bar: Dim sum and then some More >>

• Revealed: USDA Plot To Kill Americans With Cheese!

  published Nov 08, 2010

  "Domino's Pizza was hurting early last year. Domestic sales had fallen, and a survey of big pizza chain customers left the company tied for the worst tasting pies. Then help arrived from an organizati... More >>

• Le Boudoir: $32 Is Too Much For Steak Tartare At Lunch

  published Nov 05, 2010

  Did you ever order a special with no price listing, and get a check for way more than anticipatedr A reader recently passed Le Boudoir on Brickell (not the Gables store) during lunchtime. He was attra... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Five Miami Chefs Who Have Stayed Loyal To Their Patrons

  published Nov 05, 2010

  There was a time when people became chefs because they loved to cook, and the only famous American chef went by the name of Boy-Ar-Dee. Nowadays those entering the profession not only love food and co... More >>

• Sneak Review: Chu's Taiwan Kitchen & Bar

  published Nov 05, 2010

  A little dim sum taste of next week's Cafe review:One non-dim sum starter you should strongly consider is a real Taiwanese treat: Five-spiced silverfish brings tiny, smelt-like fish battered and wok-f... More >>