Email Author Lesley Elliott

2011 Stories by Lesley Elliott

• Symcha's: solid but pricey

  published June 30, 2011

  Venezuelan restaurateur Symcha Zylberman's first name means "happiness" in Hebrew. But on a Tuesday night at 7 o'clock, his charmingly... More >>

• Michael's Genuine Celebrates Summer Wines

  published Jun 24, 2011

  Owner and Executive Chef Michael Schwartz and his hard-working sommelier Eric Larkee (who has been with Design District pioneer Michael's Genuine since 2009), are hosting a wine pairing dinner built... More >>

• 1. Corn Masa Quesadillas at Mercadito

  published Jun 22, 2011

  New Times' Best of Miami 2011 is out and, with this item, Short Order is officially done serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. After the jump, find our other choices. ... More >>

• Saveur's Newest Cookbook: Worldwide Recipe Espionage

  published Jun 22, 2011

  rJames Beard award-winning magazine, 'Saveur', has released a cookbook that does more than simply regurgitate a back-log of published recipes. For The New Comfort Food, editor-in-chief and ... More >>

• Muscle Maker Grill Now Open in Midtown

  published Jun 21, 2011

  rWe told you it was coming, but it took a bit longer than expected. Muscle Maker Grill has officially thrown open the doors at its new Shops at Midtown Miami location. They deliver, they cater, ... More >>

• Area 31, db Moderne, Sustain: Bar Bites For Foodies Make A Truly Happy Hour

  published Jun 17, 2011

  It's amazing what summertime brings. Restaurants pick up their hula hoops and spin in circles trying to attract patrons. We get great happy hour deals, new menu offerings, and a sampling of summer sea... More >>

• 6. Crispy Bok Choy at Hiro's Yakko-San

  published Jun 15, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to... More >>

• Allegra Angelo From Michy's: Top 5 Summer Wines Under $15

  published Jun 15, 2011

  Miami is about to get uncomfortably sticky. Suddenly, the breezes die and it's hot as hell. Summer, unfortunately, officially arrives on the calendar next week; and with it our dietary wants shift fro... More >>

• 9. Creamy Polenta at Scarpetta

  published Jun 13, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 this week, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminew... More >>

• 12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy's

  published Jun 10, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 June 16, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewti... More >>

• Mercadito To Launch New Tapas Concept, Tavernita, On SoBe

  published Jun 08, 2011

  rImmensely popular Midtown taqueria, Mercadito, expands its evolving empire by adding a new restaurant concept to the roster. Tavernita, a Spanish-style gastropub opening this summer in Chicag... More >>

• Best Of Miami Teaser: Best New Restaurant

  published Jun 07, 2011

  rNext Thursday, our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you dro... More >>

• 18. Duck, Duck, Quail at Haven Gastro-Lounge

  published Jun 06, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to... More >>

• Rice House of Kabob Opening in Mary Brickell Village

  published Jun 03, 2011

  Rice House of Kabob extends its Persian empire with the opening of a new Brickell location Monday (50 S.W. 10th St., Miami). Operating since 2003, existing outposts in SoBe, Doral, Kendall, and North ... More >>

• 21. Oyster Pie at Red Light Little River

  published Jun 02, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them ... More >>

• Gotham's New Lounge Kicks Off With Wine Specials

  published Jun 02, 2011

  rThe new lounge at Gotham Steak is celebrating its recent opening with a wine deal lasting until the end of June. Sommelier David Mokha (named Sommelier of the Year for 2010 by Food & Wine... More >>

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  Best of Miami Teaser: Best Japanese

  published Jun 01, 2011

  Our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie."Th... More >>

• 23. Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Andiamo

  published May 31, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to... More >>

• 25. Budin de Pollo at Rosa Mexicano South Beach

  published May 27, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to... More >>

• Pieducks Opens Second Location In Midtown: $30 Primo Pizza

  published May 26, 2011

  rPieducks "mostly organic" pizzeria is branching out with a second location in Midtown that is now open for business. The current restaurant (next to Brickell Irish Pub) has limited seating, b... More >>

• The Five Best (and Several of the Worst) Menu Deals During Gables Restaurant Week

  published May 26, 2011

  rRestaurant Week in the Gables launches next week with a preview of the goods from participating neighborhood haunts. The fourth annual, "Taste Of The Gables," will feature small bites from ap... More >>

• 27. New York Spicy Tuna Roll at Toni's Sushi Bar

  published May 25, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them ... More >>

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  Dogma and Soyka Under New Management

  published May 24, 2011

  Mark Soyka and Frankie Crupi (owners of Soyka and Andiamo) have decided to reinvent Upper East roadside dog stand, Dogma. They recently purchased the business and have plans to "bring back the origina... More >>

• 30. Crispy Rice Cake at Michael's Genuine

  published May 20, 2011

  As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to... More >>

• New Dining Club Shikany Has Big Plans

  published May 20, 2011

  It's definitely a club when you want to join, but can't. Chef Michael Shikany's new dining venture is more like a "lifestyle experience." Last night he hosted a media preview at his home to launch the... More >>