Convenience and Fast Foods

Burger King Drive-Thru Stinks, Says Study. Locals Disagree.

According to a new study, Miami-based Burger King, has the worst drive-thru when it comes to service, speed, and accuracy.The study, conducted by QSR Magazine, is conducted annually and rates the drive-thrus of Chick-fil-A, Krystal, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and Burger King. Categories such as ... More >>

Wash U.: Gain Weight and Get Paid

Would you eat a dozen churros every day for pay?Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine are paying participants to eat, particularly fast food from McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut.Participants are being compensated up to $3500 depending o ... More >>

Fight Over Chicken Nuggets Leads to Domestic Violence Arrest in Florida

We all know that when it comes to chicken nuggets, emotions tend to rise high, but, as with everything, those delicious little meat nibblets are never, ever, ever an excuse for domestic violence.John J. Valentin of West Melbourne, Florida apparently got so upset when his nephew cooked too many chick ... More >>

Cine Citta, Pasha's Brickell Closed Due to Violations

In a report published by the Florida Department of Business and professional Regulation for the week ending September 8, two of eight restaurants in the state closed due to health violations were in Miami. Roach activity, which is the leading cause of restaurant closures in Florida, was observed at ... More >>

Pao Town: New Fast-Casual Asian in the Gables and the Future

Miami on Thursday will welcome fast-casual Asian eatery Pao Town, a project Abe Ng and his team, who run the Sushi Maki empire, have been working on for nearly a year.Local food enthusiasts began sneering at the fast-casual Asian concept almost as soon as it caught fire, yet the restaurants in ... More >>

No Breakfast, Honey Buns and Doritos for Dinner: What Kids Are Eating in North Miami

I taught English at a middle school in North Miami for a year. Every day I saw young tweens munching on hot Cheetos at 8:30 in the morning, and hustling over to the McDonald's a block away as soon as the bell rang. I knew their diets were dismal, but I hoped that somewhere between the greasy wrapper ... More >>

John Kunkel of 50 Eggs Restaurant Group on Swine, Lime, and New Concept

When John Kunkel started a small burrito joint in South Beach in 2004, he didn't think it would turn into a $24 million buyout by Tennessee-based Ruby Tuesday, Inc. or that he would strike gold in a southern restaurant concept in South Beach. But Kunkel and his 50 Eggs Restaurant Group have a knack ... More >>

Fat Tax, Like California's, Is Too Much

In an effort to force citizens to make healthier choices, a few countries have instituted a "fat tax" or "junk food tax," which requires consumers to shell out more for unhealthy foods. So far, Denmark and Hungary have done so. France has so far restricted its levy to sweetened drinks.Health advocat ... More >>

Bourdain In Japan: Sperm Galore

Anthony Bourdain has been to Tokyo before, but this episode of No Reservations focuses on Cook It Raw, where 15 of the world's leading chefs travel to Japan to prepare a meal for 50 invited dignitaries and media types that apparently involves foraging and hunting for your ingredients -- un ... More >>

Giraffas' Speedy Brazilian Fare Coming Soon to Midtown

In what can be only described as a love child between a churrasco and a fast food joint, Giraffas quicker alternative to Brazilian fare has a long, successful history in its motherland of Brazil. The flagship store here in the states, located at 1821 NE 123rd Street in North Miami, has been operatin ... More >>

Elevation Burger Opens in Kendall

​Elevation Burger, a fast casual burger chain that features 100 percent USDA-certified, organic burgers made from 100 percent grass-fed, free-range cows, has opened a restaurant in Kendall, across from Dadeland Mall.Elevation Burger is gaining cult status in the states it's in, with Yelpers in par ... More >>

Coffee In Pods Cost $50 Per Pound

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 consumed in the U.S. was made with a single-serve brewer; in 2010 it was 4 percent.The current pod cr ... More >>

Burger King's Free Ice Cream: Contributing to Child Obesity?

Burger KingBurger King is giving away free ice cream. Bad for kids?​Miami-based Fast food giant Burger King has announced a free ice cream giveaway in celebration of their foray into a full line of frozen treats, just in time for after-school snacking.From now until October 9, customers who order ... More >>

Chris Bosh Bogged Down by Junk Food, Still Makes Game 3 Winner

Keith AllisonBosh detoxing.​Somebody asked Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh in Dallas if he was getting any home cooked meals, and this was his answer, "I was like, 'Absolutely not.' I want to eat all garbage, junk food and room service just to get that road feel."The Chicago Tribune, surely trying t ... More >>

The Six Worst Fast Food Burgers

The McDonald's Angus Burger -- the "best" of the "worst."​In honor of National Burger Month, Short Order featured some great burgers in Miami, but, thus far, has totally ignored the way most people get their burger -- at the drive thru. Yes, there are wonderful places to enjoy a quality bur ... More >>

Miami is America's Fourth Most Fast Food Loving City

​The Daily Beast opens up its latest little listicle with this supposedly stunning little factoid: "In Miami, there are twice as many Burger King locations than tanning salons." Of course, Miami is home to both the corporate headquarters of BK and the unofficial US capitol of natural sunshine, so ... More >>

From Oreos to Zagnuts: Ten Foods Vegans Eat to Scrape By

Oprah and 378 staffers recently took a one-week vegan challenge.​Or, "How to Succeed at Veganism Without Really Trying."Vegans are humans too. Like most Americans, we have only so much time to dedicate to food preparation. So it is an error when outsiders ponder the vegan lifestyle and automatical ... More >>

Giving Your Date Crabs

The Anti-McDonald's Ad Local TV Stations Won't Air

​It's not much of a secret that a diet heavy in fast food isn't good for you, but Americans continue to shovel burgers and fries down their maws as much as ever (We can't help it, they're so delicious). However, with obesity an ever growing concern, you'd think it would only be a matter of time un ... More >>

McDonald's Big Loser In Consumer Reports Burger Survey

Consumer Reports recently polled 28,000 online subscribers and asked them to rate hamburgers from 18 fast food restaurants around the country. Those surveyed were asked to rate each burger from 1 to 10, the scale going from least delicious burger ever eaten to the most delicious. McDonald's finished ... More >>

Evos Lunchroom Project: A McNugget Problem

​Evos is all about healthy living. Their logo is green, their stores are made with sustainable materials, their packaging is biodegradable, and their ingredients are all Fair Trade Certified.This Tampa-based chain delivers self-described "guilt free" fast food options to the masses -- and that now ... More >>

Plato Royale: Five Guys vs. Shake Shack

When it comes to the heated war over who serves the best burgers and fries in town, people are quick to defend the establishments to which they've sworn allegiance. With New York City's famed Shake Shack having recently set up shop on Lincoln Road and Mid-Atlantic franchise Five Guys opening five lo ... More >>

Do Companies Deserve Tax Breaks For Junk Food Ads Aimed At Kids?

​Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) sure doesn't think so. The courageous congressman should be applauded for having introduced legislation aimed at preventing businesses from writing off advertising of junk food targeted towards children. Specifically, congressional measure HR 4310 would prohibit any ... More >>

Laughs for the Masses

Finest Foods Readers' Poll Winners

Miami Is No Longer the Fattest Big City in America

J.Lo is now the (Photoshopped) human embodiment of Miami, because, why not?​Hey, have you been losing weight? You're looking good. Yes, I'm talking to you, entire city of Miami. What have you been doing? Atkins? Weight Watchers? Oh, wait, of course, the South Beach diet. Whatever it is, it's work ... More >>

Almost Famous Amos

Double-Decker Songwich

Beyonce Got a Cheeseburger, Baby

beyonce-source.com Fresh off of us naming SoBe burger joint the Best Place to Meet (Let's Hope) Single Guys, Beyonce Knowles, pop diva and the (married) queen of single ladies, dropped by to pick up 2 hamburgers, 2 cheeseburgers, and a 6 pack of baby cheeeseburgers. According to owner Stephani ... More >>

Get Healthy With New Wonder Diet Of Fake Butter, Beef Jerky, And Pork Rinds

The Miami Herald Death Page, also known as the Nutrition section, this past week paid homage to chemical-packed butter blends, pork rinds, and other foods that will just make you feel naturally good all over. The Supermarket Sleuth compared the relative deliciousness and nutrition of Smart Balance, ... More >>

Miami in Patty Form

Nestle Gives People The Finger

N. Phect & Dizplay

Beautiful Bytes (Basswerk Records/Caroline)

Over the Hedge

Now playing

Sia

Colour the Small One (Astralwerks)

BEST CHOCOLATE

Truly Scrumptious Chocolate

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR/NORTH

Shuckers Bar & Grill

The Upscale Burger

BEST LATE-NIGHT DINING

Cafeteria

BEST CHEESE

The cheese course at Azul

Mo' Flavor

Moe's most healthy pretty bland food

BEST DRIVE-THRU CRAB

Capt. Crab's Take-Away

BEST TV DINNER

Big Pink

Bard Company

Macbeth meets the classic-rock block in Scotland, PA.

James L. Franklin

Personal Best

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Fuddruckers

Best Magic City Icon

Miami International Airport

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Paquito's

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