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2011 Stories by Lesley Elliott

• An Oyster Tutorial With Sean Bernal Of Blue Door Fish

  published Aug 04, 2011

  Tomorrow is National Oyster Day, as if we needed an excuse to honor the most delectable of readily edible seafood, fit for consumption as soon as it is pulled from the sea. We begged Executive Chef Se... More >>

• Fill The Grill Competition, Part Two: Jacobs Wins Second Round (Photos)

  published Aug 04, 2011

  Last night marked the second face off between chefs for the title of champion of the grill at Whole Foods in Coral Gables. Chef Samuel Gorenstein of BLT Steak at The Betsy Hotel was pitted against Che... More >>

• Beyond The Best Of Miami 2011: Top Five French Restaurants

  published Aug 03, 2011

  Daniel Boulud's Miami outpost of DB Bistro Moderne captured the distinction of most fabulous French restaurant in our Best Of Miami 2011 issue, beating out oldies but goodies who have been serving up ... More >>

• The Five Most Spicetastic Bites From The Kick-Off Party (Photos)

  published Jul 29, 2011

  Last night, the 10th annual Miami Spice program celebrated with a kickoff party at the Miami Beach Convention Center. VIPs were treated to extreme entertainment including contortionists and aerial per... More >>

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  Lou Lou Bistro Launches New Happy Hour

  published Jul 29, 2011

  Lou Lou Bistro wants to be your favorite neighborhood happy hour. Although the uneducated might head next door to old standby, Tobacco Road, for a raucous good time, a more cultivated experience can b... More >>

• Sugarcane Gives Good Head (Cheese, That Is)

  published Jul 27, 2011

  Head cheese is one of those things the French come up with that takes whatever everyone else in the world is doing (bologna for example), and elevates it to a completely different level. Fromage de te... More >>

• Miami Spice Photo Preview: Bourbon Steak

  published Jul 26, 2011

  Chef Gabriel Fenton's menu sounds unassuming at first glance, a gazpacho, smoked salmon, strip steak, and a puttanesca holdover from his student days at the CIA, which he says "is still my favorite." ... More >>

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  Chef Lok Rocks the Wok at Hakkasan

  published Jul 26, 2011

  In traditional Chinese kitchens, there are different sections, each equipped to handle a certain element of the menu. Sections for barbecue, wok, dim sum -- each works on an individual component that... More >>

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  Little Lotus: Asian secret in downtown Miami will bloom big

  published July 28, 2011

  Little Lotus: This Asian secret in downtown Miami will bloom big More >>

• Fill The Grill Competition: Balloo Wins First Round (Photos)

  published Jul 21, 2011

  Last night two chefs faced off in the first installment of a cooking competition sponsored by Whole Foods in Coral Gables. Chef Timon Balloo of popular Midtown spot, Sugarcane, went up against Chef Da... More >>

• Miami Spice Preview: Red The Steakhouse (Photos)

  published Jul 20, 2011

  Red The Steakhouse 's Executive Chef Peter Vauthy has taken the task of developing the Miami Spice program very seriously, wanting to both entice newcomers and reward regulars. The place will be "swit... More >>

• Jelly Shot Test Kitchen's Fire-Breathing Dragon

  published Jul 19, 2011

  Yesterday we heightened awareness of jiggly cocktails in an interview with Jelly Shot Test Kitchen author Michelle Palm, who is reinventing a frat-boy favorite for foodies with more discerning palates... More >>

• Classic Jell-O Shots: From Harry Potter to a Tom Collins

  published Jul 18, 2011

  Cookbook author Michelle Palm is reinventing our notion of the Jell-O shot with a new cookbook that explores the joy of consuming classic cocktails that wiggle. After friends and family were wowed by ... More >>

• Simon Bowker's Chicken & Stuffing

  published Jul 15, 2011

  rIn our interview with Chef Simon Bowker of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, we learned what's it like to work in a high pressure Michelin rated kitchen, and where he gets "naughty" in his down ti... More >>

• Fontainebleau's Bowker Plates A Mean Banquet, Part 2

  published Jul 14, 2011

  rBanquet Chef de Cuisine Simon Bowker moved to the U.S. to take on the kitchen management of a massive event space at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. In the first part of our interview we got the... More >>

• Dine Out on Half Your Dollars During Yelp Eats Week

  published Jul 14, 2011

  Yelp Eats 2011 is officially on this week, with participating restaurants offering 50 percent off a special selection of menu items through Sunday. Build your own prix fixe dinner from an assortment o... More >>

• Fontainebleau's Bowker Plates A Mean Banquet

  published Jul 13, 2011

  rChef de Cuisine Simon Bowker technically has the biggest job at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. He oversees the banquet program, which encompasses more than 220,000 square feet of event space (a... More >>

• Beyond Best of Miami 2011: Top Restaurant Decor

  published Jul 12, 2011

  It's always a challenge to select only one winner when choosing the "Best of Miami." There are finely drawn lines between what we like, what we love, and what we scream from the rooftops.The elegant d... More >>

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  Wynwood Kitchen & Bar Gets New Executive Chef

  published Jul 08, 2011

  The ever popular Wynwood Kitchen & Bar welcomes a new kitchen leader. Miguel Aguilar has been appointed Executive Chef, replacing the Goldman's longtime collaborator, Marco Ferraro, who continues ... More >>

• Brazilian Chain Giraffas Opens Stateside In North Miami, Midtown Next

  published Jul 07, 2011

  rGiraffas is beginning its U.S. domination with the first stateside location in North Miami (1821 NE 123rd St.) opening Monday. The 30-year-old Brazilian chain operates about 350 restaura... More >>

• Brickell Restaurant Boom Continues, Three Additions to One Broadway

  published Jul 07, 2011

  rDestination dining continues to boom in the Brickell area, where neighborhood eateries are opening literally on top of each other. The One Broadway complex (also known as 1450 Brick... More >>

• Segafredo, OMG, Gardner's at SoMi's Taste Of The Town

  published Jul 05, 2011

  The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and Chamber South are hosting a "Taste Of The Town" in South Miami this weekend, with local restaurants providing a sampling of bites in a truly fancy location - the... More >>

• Maje Cafe Brightens Downtown Daytime Offerings

  published Jun 30, 2011

  Admist the skyscrapers downtown, there are few breakfast and lunch offerings for worker bees. In fact, on a street filled with hotels catering to business clients and crowded with foreign consulates, ... More >>

• Ryan Poli's Gazpacho & Grilled Vegetable Pinxto Recipe

  published Jun 29, 2011

  Yesterday we dished about the Mercadito Group's culinary tour of Spain, and discussed how Executive Chef Ryan Poli is using said trip to inspire the menu at his new restaurant, Tavernita, opening on... More >>

• Tavernita's Chef Ryan Poli Has The Ticket To Spanish Cuisine, Part 1

  published Jun 28, 2011

  Ever wondered what it's like backstage in the world of restaurant makingr How do they come up with that long list of menu items, select the ingredients...where do the ideas come fromr Although we are ... More >>