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 July 1, 2010

  "Flapjack Flip-Off X"

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

  "Gigi Ingenuity"

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

  "Style Over Steak"

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

  "Last Chance Bistro"

• 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"

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2012 Stories by Lee Klein

• Asian Pan Brings Banh Mi and Korean BBQ Downtown (Sort Of)

  published Feb 15, 2012

  While exiting Eternity Coffee Roasters the other day, I noticed a fast-food type of place right next door called Asian Pan. A friendly manager behind the counter informed me that it had opened about t... More >>

• Tuyo Delivers Classic Norman Van Aken New World Cuisine

  published Feb 14, 2012

  After a brief elevator ride to the top floor of the new Miami Culinary Institute, diners entering Tuyo are instantly captivated by the sweeping view afforded by dramatically framed floor-to-ceiling wi... More >>

• Valentine's Day Consolation: $2 Burritos All Day At Panchero's

  published Feb 14, 2012

  Let's assume the worst: Your Valentine's Day won't quite pan out the way you'd hoped it would. Maybe you will be curtly informed that the "champagne" you had so thoughtfully put on ice was really "onl... More >>

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  Tuyo: Miami culinary icon Norman Van Aken stays true to his New World vision

  published February 16, 2012

  Tuyo: Miami culinary icon Norman Van Aken stays true to his New World vision More >>

• Valentine's Day Desperation: $10,010 Pizza Hut Engagement

  published Feb 13, 2012

  Haven't thought of a Valentine's Day gift yetr Here's an idea for a present that your lover will surely remember the rest of her life: The "Dinner Box Proposal Package" from Pizza Hut.Granted, what yo... More >>

• 95. Egg Custard Tart With Black Truffles at Philip Ho

  published Feb 13, 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 nomination... More >>

• Coffee In Pods Cost $50 Per Pound

  published Feb 13, 2012

  Single-serve pod coffee machines are all the rage in America these days. Single-serve coffee is now the second most popular means of making a cup (after drip brewers). Last year, 7 percent of coffee c... More >>

• 97. Serrano Ham Croquettes at Crazy About You

  published Feb 09, 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 nominations ... More >>

• Coconut Grove Over South Beachr 50 Reasons That's Just Dumb

  published Feb 07, 2012

  As you may or may not know, Short Order is having a little Snackdown! Over the next few weeks, we will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods and pitting one against the other in an NCAA-bracket so... More >>

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  The Dutch: The W South Beach's hot new restaurant serves food as lively as the scene

  published February 9, 2012

  The Dutch: The W South Beach's hot new restaurant serves food as lively as the scene More >>

• The Dutch: Preview of a Great Restaurant Review to Come

  published Feb 06, 2012

  A heady fizz practically kisses diners as they enter the Dutch. This self-described American restaurant, bar, and oyster room bubbles over with a fabulous clientele, and the boisterous decibel level i... More >>

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  660 at The Angler's Names Carlos Torres as New Chef

  published Feb 03, 2012

  660 at The Angler's has announced that Carlos Torres will be replacing the recently departed Giorgio Rapicavoli as executive chef. The indoor/outdoor contemporary American restaurant will keep its sig... More >>

• Roho Cuban Coffee Downtown: $6 For Breakfast Panini & Cafe Con Leche

  published Feb 03, 2012

  rA sign announcing the impending arrival of Kana Cuban Coffee Roasters was in place at the downtown intersection of Flagler Street and Miami Avenue for many months (and is still noted on the company w... More >>

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  Super Bowl XLVI: Miami's Top 10 Affordable Places To Watch It or Take Out

  published Feb 02, 2012

  rOne of the teams competing for the holy grail of football is the New York Giants, who are really from New Jersey. That's pretentious. The other team, the New England Patriots, presumably represents a... More >>

• Rickenbacker Fish Company Closed

  published Feb 01, 2012

  The Rickenbacker Fish Company opened to modest fanfare in December of 2010. Located just a stone crabs throw away from Rusty Pelican, the Rickenbacker was disappointing cuisine-wise; it never really d... More >>

• Rollin Soles, Top Oregon Vintner, Dishes On Argyle Wine, Nuthouses, and His Kinky Neighbor

  published Jan 31, 2012

  From the time Rollin Soles first laid eyes on Willamette (rhymes with dammit) Valley in 1979, he "fell totally in love with the place." By 1987, "feeling like one lucky cowboy," the Texan-bred Soles s... More >>

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  Miami Restaurant Openings & Closings, January 2012

  published Jan 30, 2012

  rrrIf January is any indication of things to come, 2012 will be a banner year for Miami dining. This past month saw the debuts of popular local haunts such as Blue Collar and Federal Food Drink & ... More >>

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  The Villa by Barton G.: Dining for the 1%

  published Jan 25, 2012

  The wealthiest 1 percent of Americans take home 24 percent of all national income, own 40 percent of the country's total wealth, and are most likely to be seen dining in any restaurant where Jeff O'Ne... More >>

• Philippe Chow vs. Mr. Chow: I Think Mr. Has a Point

  published Jan 25, 2012

  The long awaited legal battle between Michael Chow (Mr. Chow) and Philippe Chow (Philippe by Philippe Chow) began in a Miami federal courtroom on Monday. Mr. Michael Chow is seeking over $20 million i... More >>

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  Michelle Bernstein Leaving the Omphoy: "The Drive Was Really Nice"

  published Jan 24, 2012

  We have but a pithy press release that states the following:"As of February 1, 2012, Chef Michelle Bernstein will no longer be involved with The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. She and hus... More >>

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  The Villa by Barton G. is a singular dining experience for very special occasions

  published January 26, 2012

  The Villa by Barton G. is a singular dining experience for very special occasions More >>

• Tonight: Lakers-Heat Pre-Game Prix Fixe Dinner at Area 31

  published Jan 19, 2012

  The Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Lakers at home tonight, and Area 31 is set with a three-course pre-game meal for $34 per person (available from 6 pm to 7:30 pm before every home game). The accl... More >>

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  Azul at the Mandarin Oriental Leaves Us Feeling Blue

  published Jan 19, 2012

  At Azul, guests arrive to the sound of water trickling rain-like alongside a marble-and-tile-clad open kitchen. This peaceful, feng shui welcome has been in place since the restaurant premiered at Mia... More >>

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  Azul at the Mandarin Oriental: Inconsistency scars a pricey but intriguing molecular menu

  published January 19, 2012

  Azul at the Mandarin Oriental: Inconsistency scars a pricey but intriguing molecular menu More >>

• Smashburger's Burger Ain't A Smash

  published Jan 17, 2012

  Smashburger started in Colorado in 2007. There are 143 locations (half company-owned, half franchised), with 450 more franchise agreements already on the books. The first Miami branch opened on Biscay... More >>