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Steve Aoki: The Neon Punk of EDM

Once an indie darling, he has coasted to superstardom on a wave of pure showmanship.

Praying for Better Brickell Restaurants

It's enticing to bring friends, in town for vacation, to Brickell and show them Miami's progress as an action-packed metropolis. They can walk to one of three Publix stores or buy cigarettes, Red Bull or whatever stimulant tickles their fancy at the shiny new 7-Eleven. Yet when time comes to grab a ... More >>

Ten Richest DJs: From Pauly D to Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, and Tiesto

See also "The 15 Richest Musicians: From Jay-Z to Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Dr. Dre" and "Eight Richest Musicians in Their Teens and 20s." Dear haters ... Even though beefcake-y blonde Dutch disc jockey Tiësto is kind of a corporate whore, he's also a pranksterish dude who enjoys talking shit, ... More >>

Top Ten Celebs Who Should Endorse a Miami Chain Restaurant

Hey local chains, time to get brand smart. Miami celebs, time to get hip to your local chain restaurants. Mr. 305 himself is doing it. Last week Miami Subs partnered with Miami artist Pitbull in a big push to expand the chain. We know of a few more local chains that could use a some famous endorse ... More >>

Four Best Fourth of July 2012 Parties on South Beach

Best Fourth of July 2012 Parties on South Beach

America celebrates its 236th birthday this year, and the parallels between our relatively young nation and the popularity spike of electronic dance music are becoming increasingly clear. From our ties to England to first-generation embodiments of the American Dream, this year's Fourth of July part ... More >>

Coral Gables Restaurant Week Starts Today: What Not to Miss

With more than 30 restaurants participating in Coral Gables Restaurant Week from June 4-17, the fifth annual edition of the highly popular Miami foodie favorite can get a little confusing. Luckily, this isn't our first rodeo.First thing's first: Restaurant week means each participating eateries offe ... More >>

Benihana Going Private in Buyout Deal

Benihana, the Miami-based interactive dining chain, is being acquired by private equity group Angelo, Gordon, and Co.'s., in a deal that will take the publicly-traded restaurant company private.According to NASDAQ.com, Angelo, Gordon, and Co.'s will pay $16.30 per share in cash, approximately $296 m ... More >>

Benihana To Be Sold for $296 Million to Private Investors

Less than two years after Burger King was sold to private investors, another Miami-Dade-based national restaurant chain is going private. It was announced today that Angelo, Gordon & Co.'s Private Equity Group will pay $296 million for Benihana, Inc. and take the chain private.

47. Lunch Boat Special at Benihana

It's that time of year 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 of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.47. Lunch Boat Special at BenihanaIt's time to ... More >>

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Hard's Holy Ship! Electronic Music Cruise "Will Return in 2013"

​Exactly 26 days ago, Hard's Holy Ship! electronic music cruise packed Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Fatboy Slim, Rusko, Diplo, A-Trak, dozens of other professional party starters, and 3000 beat freaks onto the MSC Poesia for a full weekend of uhntz-uhntz-ing across the high seas. And yes, there were a ... More >>

How To Roll Your Own Sushi On the Cheap

​If you're looking for quick and easy finger foods and hors d'oeuvres for your New Year's Eve party, why not give homemade sushi a shot? It's easy and relatively inexpensive to make, provided that you have all of the necessary tools.Why make your own sushi? It's fun ('specially when you have a few ... More >>

Benihana: Get A Birthday Meal For $0.00

​Benihana, the Miami-based Japanese steakhouse, wants to wish you a happy birthday. They are giving away a $30 gift certificate.In order to claim the free birthday meal, sign up for the Chef's Table at the Benihana web site, provide some personal info and an email address and they'll email a gift ... More >>

Doraku, Pasha's to Open New Miami Locations

Doraku's South Beach bar is known for its happy hour. We're hoping the tradition continues in Brickell.​Doraku, home to everyone's favorite happy hour, is opening a second Florida location in Mary Brickell Village.According to the manager of the SoBe location, the lease was just signed this week a ... More >>

Five Electro Dudes With Secret Hardcore Kid Pasts

Sleigh Bells' Derek Miller is an ex-punk. Who else?​This weekend, while you're spending Memorial Day sipping a fruity mixed drink and fist pumping to the newest Ke$ha dubstep remix, take a good long hard look at the DJ. Yeah, lots of ravers and club kids have full sleeves. But there's a good chan ... More >>

Steve Aoki at Ultra Music Festival 2011 Day Three, March 27

Photo by Ian WitlenSteve Aoki celebrates by sitting on his gear.​Steve Aoki Ultra Music Festival's Live Stage Bicentennial Park March 27, 2011 Better Than: A Benihana chef's onion volcano. If you're a sucker for hibachi like I am, then you probably already knew that Steve Aoki comes from Jap ... More >>

Coral Gables Restaurant Week Starts Monday

​Yes, it's that time of year again. No, we don't mean the beginning of summer. Nor are we referring to the upcoming Best Of Miami issue, or, for that matter, the upcoming Flapjack Flip-Off X. (OK, we can move on now, I've gotten in all the necessary plugs).Yes, it's that time of year again, time f ... More >>

Gables Restaurant Week Begins Friday

​Downtown Coral Gables presents its 3rd annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week, starting this Friday, June 7, and running through June 20 (a 14-day week, but whatever). Some 20 Gables restaurants will be offering specially-priced three-course menus.Participants include Angelique Euro Cafe, Bangkok Ba ... More >>

Food News Roundup: Food Trucks, Benihana, The Fair, and Burn Notice

Miami food-truck scene hits the national press. [AP]Study finds that people choose less healthy food for others and probably lie to computers about their own choices. [UPI] Benihana names new executive chef as part of chain wide renewal program. [Chainleader]Fair food! County Fair opens Thursday. [C ... More >>

Food News Roundup: Competition, Hedy Goldsmith, Robbery, and Marlins Stadium

There's a new food blog in town and they want to give you a Miami culinary tour. [OnlinePR]Miami-based Benihana may get bought out. [Riptide]MGFD's pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith joins "World's Largest Girlfriends Getaway" at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. [PRweb]Miami Lakes convenience store robbed for $50,0 ... More >>

Revisiting Benihana Before It's Sold

Alarmed by the news that Benihana might be sold, last night Short Order paid a visit to the teppanyaki temple, which is located off the 79th Street Causeway. However, it was business as usual at the waterfront eatery (which, like most Miami restaurants, doesn't actually have outdoor seating) and non ... More >>

Miami-Based Benihana Might Get Bought Out

​Benihana, the Japanese restaurant chain best known for cooking your food in front of you and being founded by DJ Steve Aoki's dad, is actually based right here in Miami. Doral to be exact.Apparently, though, it might get bought out. RDG Capital has offered the company $150 million in a buy-out of ... More >>

Food News Roundup: LandShark, Art Basel, No App, Bordeaux, Bahamas, and Benihana

Boston Culinary Group signed contract extension with LandShark Stadium to provide food and beverage services through 2021. [Hospitality-1st]AOL's Digital City restaurant recommendations for Art Basel include Mr. Chow, Hakkasan, Michael's Genuine, and Caviar Kaspia. [DigitalCity]An advertising agency ... More >>

Food News Roundup: Benihana, Fiji Water, Jamaican Jerk, Michael Jordan, Necker Island, and Cuban Food

Canadian companies attend America's largest food and beverage show, coming soon to Miami Beach. [GovMonitor]Miami-based Benihana restaurants to donate 100% of Fiji Water sales revenue to Best Buddies charity for month of November. [Reuters]8th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival this weekend at Mark ... More >>

Food News Round Up: Kosher Subway, Food Drive, Benihana, Sra. Martinez, Food Tax, and Amerijet

Kosher Subway in North Miami JCC? Short Order beat NBC on this one by almost 3 weeks. [ShortOrder] [NBCmiami]Food Drive starting for Partnership For Hunger Relief, runs through September 10th. [CBS4]Bookings for hostels up 27% in Miami. [APviaABC]Miami based Benihana losing money out the ying yang, ... More >>

Benihana Teppanyaki Announces Renewal, Better Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and More Japan

image via wwworks flickr​Ever been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>

Benihana Teppanyaki Announces Renewal, Better Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and More Japan

image via wwworks flickr​Ever been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>

Food News Roundup: Benihana, Brunch, Island Foods, Sherry, Mojitos, and Picnics

Food and Wine calendar: Thursday through Sunday. [Herald]Miami based Benihana sales slightly up first quarter. BNHNA shares closed at a 52-week high of $8 on Tuesday. [BizJournals]Least creative top-ten brunch spots in Miami list ever, but probably still good, if you're into that sort of thing. [Bla ... More >>

Now’s the Time to Believe the Hype

Steve Aoki Returns to LIV July 29

Steve AokiIf anyone embodies the indie-dance phenomenon the best its Dim Mak founder Steve Aoki. The hipsterati mogul is notorious for crowd surfing, pouring endless bottles of Grey Goose into open mouths, and hyping the crowd to the brink of insanity. His music on the other hand isn't exactly blowi ... More >>

Would You Buy Your Blueberry Muffins At Benihana?

This coming Sunday, March 22nd, Taste Bakery And Cafe will open a second South Beach venue at 900 Jefferson Avenue, one block from Lincoln Road. Expect the same menu of breakfast pastries, salads and sandwiches as the Alton Road location, but with the addition of gelato and sushi. Just wondering: Do ... More >>

New Benihana Location to Open in Coral Springs in 2009

Founder of Benihana Japanese Steakhouse Dead at 69

Trick Daddy Bids Farewell to Slip-N-Slide

And launches his own Dunk Ryder imprint.

Kanpai!

Doraku looks different but tastes as good as ever

Kobehana

Getting the right chef can be a make-or-break situation

Fashionable Fundraising

Selected Calendar Events for the Week of August 4, 2005

Night&Day

You and Me, Global Brother

Boycott French wines or Asian restaurants? Let's get real, people!

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Matsuri

Who New, Doraku

Gone are the Day-Glo monsters, in is cool, crisp, revamped Doraku

A Glass-Half-Full Kind of Girl

This year restaurants will be taking their cues from high-gross films

Raw Deals

Raw and Order