Email Author Lesley Elliott

2012 Stories by Lesley Elliott

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  Miami's Ten Best Bakeries: Calling All Carb-Hounds

  published Mar 23, 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. rHunting down fresh baked goods worth the calori... More >>

• 73. Creamy Tahini with Hummus at Broken Shaker

  published Mar 20, 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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  Huahua's: Todd Erickson's New Taqueria

  published Mar 14, 2012

  Haven's executive chef Todd Erickson and owner Mike Boles, feel that there is a serious need for real Mexican tacos, currently lacking in their neighborhood."We know from being in this area, that ther... More >>

• 79. Pork Rillettes at Buena Vista Deli

  published Mar 12, 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 >>

• The Federal Swaps Lunch For Brunch

  published Mar 09, 2012

  The Federal Food Drink & Provisions has decided to shutter lunch service and instead focus all of their attention on creating a spectacular Sunday brunch. Beginning next Sunday, March 18, you can ... More >>

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  Chef Suvir Saran Serves Up Healthy Indian at Cafe Sambal

  published Mar 08, 2012

  We just love it when chefs are imported from afar to bring a taste of something special to the table. Now through Sunday, chef Suvir Saran of NYC's Devi (the first ever Michelin-rated Indian restauran... More >>

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  Pagano's Pressure Cook Goes National

  published Mar 07, 2012

  Ralph Pagano's perpetual road trip is now going to reach a national audience with the Travel Channel's recent acquisition of Pressure Cook for syndication. It's been a big year for him; since leaving ... More >>

• 81. Bacon & Egg Udon at Gigi

  published Mar 06, 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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  Smith & Wollensky Celebrates 50th Wine Week With Menu Specials, Giveaways

  published Mar 05, 2012

  Once upon a time (fifty years ago) the Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group began inviting various winemakers to share new labels and limited releases with their dedicated business driven lunch crow... More >>

• 83. Grilled Tiger Prawns at Mare Nostrum

  published Mar 01, 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 >>

• 85. Porchetta Sandwich at Salumeria 104

  published Feb 28, 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 >>

• SoBeWFF: Why We Heart Symon's BBQ & The Blues

  published Feb 26, 2012

  The grub and the booze lasted all night long, and that's why we loved Thrillist's BBQ & The Blues last night. There was no line to get in, simply present your ticket and boom, welcome to the par... More >>

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  SoBeWFF Burger Bash: Michael Symon's Three-Peat

  published Feb 25, 2012

  View photos of Burger Bash at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach here.Although we had grand dreams that a local chef would take the prize, Symon's B Spot Burgers claimed the People's Choice Award yet again ... More >>

• SoBeWFF Grand Tasting Village: Where To Find The Good Booze

  published Feb 24, 2012

  The "Winebow Wine Pavilion" requires a powerful lesson in self-directed navigation (okay, the whole "village" is sort of a booze and food maze of confusion, see more for help on that here), but you do... More >>

• Rosa Mexicano Debuts Jonathan Waxman's Take On Mexican

  published Feb 23, 2012

  Jonathan Waxman's Mexican food roots lead us on a winding road from Chez Panisse to Rosa Mexicano. Growing up in El Cerrito, California, apparently influenced his choice in "go-to comfort food," Last ... More >>

• 88. Carnitas Torta at Mercadito's Taqueria

  published Feb 23, 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 >>

• SoBeWFF: Burger Bash Awards We'd Like to See

  published Feb 21, 2012

  Each year at the Burger Bash, standard awards are doled out for people's choice, best-dressed burger, best side dish, and judges' favorite at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, which opens Thursd... More >>

• SoBeWFF: The Festival Beyond Famous Faces

  published Feb 16, 2012

  You might not recognize them yet, but their names should already be on your radar. These chefs are in the kitchen every day, building the culinary foundation for future success. They bring a newfound ... More >>

• 92. Moqueca Brazileira at Pearl Restaurant & Lounge

  published Feb 16, 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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  Chowdown, Sakaya, and Mayfair: South Beach Wine and Food Fest Events Promoting Local Chefs

  published Feb 16, 2012

  Behind closed doors, local chefs complain a little about the lack of exposure during the festival, which brings a slew of Food Network celebrities who do tend to overshadow in the overall scheme of th... More >>

• Villa Azur: Celeb-Pet Project or Legitimate Kitchenr (Photos)

  published Feb 14, 2012

  There's been a bit of speculation about whether or not Halle Berry's genetically gifted plus one, actor Olivier Martinez, is simply peddling a pet-project with his celebrity status, or creating a rest... More >>

• 96. Soft Pretzels at Mister Collins

  published Feb 10, 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 >>

• 100. Grilled Artichoke at Peacock Garden Cafe

  published Feb 06, 2012

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

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  Cafeina Celebrates Anniversary: New Menu, New Cocktails, and a New Event Space

  published Feb 06, 2012

  Owner Ivette Naranjo opened Cafeina during Art Basel 2009, which in Miami time, makes her an Arts District pioneer. It was the only venue at the time to even hold a proper liquor license allowing for ... More >>

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  Breakfast Beer: Not Just For Alcoholics Anymore

  published Feb 01, 2012

  The craft beer movement has produced some surprising side effects for the brewery world; suddenly blueberries, cherries and chocolate are considered hops-friendly ingredients, giving beer a whole new ... More >>