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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2012 Stories by Lee Klein

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  FEATURED STORY

  Jeremiah Bullfrog, Joshua Marcus Debut Harding Dinner Series This Friday

  published Mar 27, 2012

  rJoshua Marcus and John Donovan are busy guys these days. There is the switchover of the Chow Down Grill in Surfside to Josh's Deli & Appetizer, Chow Down Grill South Beach is adding sushi, and th... More >>

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  Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar: South Beach cantina is all about fun, but food is more than an afterthought

  published March 29, 2012

  Lolita Cocina and Tequila Bar review: South Beach cantina is all about fun, but food is more than an afterthought More >>

• "Indestructible" Sandwiches and 7-Year Old Pork Chops: New Preservation Techniques

  published Mar 26, 2012

  Spam is the gold standard for food imperishability. The expiration date on cans says two years, but Phil Minerich, vice president of research at Hormel, claims they write that "to help the customer mo... More >>

• Boulud's Take On Easter: Lamb In Green Curry (Recipe)

  published Mar 23, 2012

  There are millions of recipes available online nowadays. My rule-of-thumb when looking for a great one is to find the work of a great chef. For instance, if I was looking for an unusual lamb preparati... More >>

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  The Golden Matzah Bowl: Duck Schamltz With Ginger Beer

  published Mar 23, 2012

  "Duck schmaltz with ginger beer -- my secret ingredients," said Joshua Marcus (Chow Down Grill, Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing, opening April 17) in response to a question regarding his potentia... More >>

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  Eating House Shows Rising Chef's True Potential

  published Mar 21, 2012

  So far, Miami has barely acknowledged the pop-up-dining movement that has captured many other cities' imaginations. The concept is simple: A restaurant pops up in an unused space for a limited, specif... More >>

• Sergio's Skinny Selections: Low-Cal Cuban Chow

  published Mar 21, 2012

  Sergio's, the Cuban coffee shop on Coral Way that has become an institution since first flinging open its doors in 1975, is known for its medianoche, Cubano, and Elena Ruz sandwiches; hearty... More >>

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  Eating House review: Pop in at this pop-up restaurant in Coral Gables

  published March 22, 2012

  Eating House review: Pop in at this pop-up restaurant in Coral Gables More >>

• 74. Kobe Burger at CG Burgers

  published Mar 19, 2012

  It's that time of year again when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominatio... More >>

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  Rémy Martin V Is Clearly For Miami

  published Mar 16, 2012

  rrrWhen you're putting together an invite list for a wild party, you don't necessarily think of those people you know with the most gravitas. And so as the mixologist-led nightlife cocktail craze swep... More >>

• Barceloneta Gives Its Own Perspective on Spanish Cuisine

  published Mar 14, 2012

  Not so long ago, the South Beach dining scene was one big tourist trap of overpriced and overhyped restaurants. But then came the enterprising team of chefs Jose Mendin and Sergio Navarro and managing... More >>

• Charlotte Bistro Closes (Again), but Another Comeback Looms

  published Mar 14, 2012

  Charlotte Bistro has been a favorite of ours since chef-owner Elida Villarroel first brought her talents to Miracle Mile in 2009. The French bistro fare was always elegant and sublime, the signature c... More >>

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  Red Meat Will Seriously Kill You, New Study Shows

  published Mar 13, 2012

  A study of more than 110,00 adults, conducted from 1980 to 2008, concludes that eating red meat of any type and in any amount will significantly increase risk of premature death."Any red meat you eat ... More >>

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  Barceloneta is the Pubbelly team's latest hip bistro

  published March 15, 2012

  Barceloneta is the Pubbelly team's latest hip bistro, this one enlivened with Catalan cooking More >>

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  Miami's BGR Ditches St. Patrick's Day Special Reuben Burger

  published Mar 12, 2012

  I cannot honestly claim any huge disappointment over BGR The Burger Joint's decision not to serve the special St. Patrick's Day Reuben Burger ($9.99) "loaded with Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut ... More >>

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  Top Five North Miami-Dade Restaurants

  published Mar 09, 2012

  Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphoner Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play.rrOur North Miami-Dade designation includes North... More >>

• SushiSamba's March For Brazil Includes $1 Oysters and $6 Caipirinhas

  published Mar 08, 2012

  You may, at this moment, be envisioning a SushiSamba marching band with shiny instruments stomping down Biscayne Boulevard -- banging drums, twirling batons, waving Brazilian flags, with maybe some sc... More >>

• The Federal Delivers Distinctive Dishes on Miami's Biscayne Corridor

  published Mar 07, 2012

  Aniece Meinhold and Cesar Zapata recently made waves via their popular pop-up, Phuc Yea! That Vietnamese venture, with Daniel Treiman as third partner, lasted some three months in the Ingraham Buildin... More >>

• Lolita Lights Up Nemo's Staid Old Space

  published Mar 07, 2012

  Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar wants you to have fun while eating dinner. They call it "burlesque-inspired Mexican dining." That's why the decor, with its red velour walls, chandeliers, and tequila c... More >>

• Clive's Cafe: A Jamaican Lunch at Wynwood's Oldest Restaurant

  published Mar 06, 2012

  Clives Cafe has been dishing fare on North Miami Avenue in Wynwood for over 35 years. Pearline Murray and her late husband Clifford named the restaurant after their son Clive, who is in his forties no... More >>

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  The Federal Food Drink and Provisions: New neighborhood spot features ducks in jars and pig wings

  published March 8, 2012

  The Federal Food Drink and Provisions: New neighborhood spot features ducks in jars and pig wings More >>

• 82. Wagyu Gunkan at SushiSamba Dromo

  published Mar 05, 2012

  It's that time of year again when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominatio... More >>

• Luca Bella "Officially" Opens in Former Chef Allen's Space

  published Mar 05, 2012

  rLuca Bella had a soft opening in mid-September, but announced its grand opening in February. That's a pretty lengthy time period, so presumably by this point any kinks have been ironed out, the staff... More >>

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  Daniel Boulud to Host Wine Dinner at DB Bistro Moderne

  published Mar 05, 2012

  Jarrod Verbiak of db Bistro Moderne is a talented toque; his recent James Beard nomination as Rising Star Chef of the Year only serves as a prestigious confirmation of this. Dining at db Bistro, in ot... More >>

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  Miami Restaurant Openings & Closings, February 2012

  published Mar 02, 2012

  February was not the most active month for our restaurant scene. We welcomed a few notable newcomers such as Juvia, Cafe 46, and the popup Eating House, and said farewell to just a few places that rea... More >>