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11. Paula DaSilva of 1500° at Eden Roc

Paula DaSilva is one tough cookie. Working in kitchens since age 10, chef de cuisine at 21, Hell's Kitchen finalist at 28 and executive chef of a critically acclaimed restaurant by 31, this lady doesn't just take the heat: she brings it. As executive chef of 1500° at Eden Roc Renaissance in Miami ... More >>

New Happy Hours: Egg & Dart, Tongue & Cheek, Devon, MPP, Lantao and More

We know the best part of your day is when the clock strikes five and it's socially acceptable to hightail it to the bar for cheap drinks and greasy eats. That's why you put up with eight hours of work-a-day drudgery on the regular. But wait. There's some new, big winners. While you may think you've ... More >>

Bulla in Coral Gables: Instagram Beckons!

There was a time, not long ago, when boys in khaki swarmed Coral Gables. They sauntered down avenues while gossiping about the latest venture capitalist to move to New York. Ageless women, hair blow-dried and legs strangled by skin-tight white pants, muttered words like "supposebly." There were gold ... More >>

Love is Blind Food & Wine Opens in Coral Gables

John Lennon famously sang that love is all you need -- but it's so much better when food and wine are part of the package. Coral Gables newest eatery, Love Is Blind Food & Wine, will be offering up all three. The new spot is the latest endeavor by the owners of Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita an ... More >>

Icebox Cafe Opens in Sunset Harbour Today

If you were jonesing for Oprah's favorite cake and felt a little left out in the cold for the past few weeks, fret no more. After a short transitional period when the flagship location off Lincoln Road closed, Icebox Cafe is reopening at its new home at 1855 Purdy Avenue in Sunset Harbour today. A ... More >>

Adam Fleischman, Umami Burger Founder and CEO: "We'll Resonate With Miami"

Umami Burger opens its Miami Beach location (and first-ever) East Coast restaurant today. The California-based burger chain, featuring a "secret" formula that brings out the savory, meaty "umami" flavor (the fifth and most elusive of our basic tastes), is a favorite among celebrities like Ashton K ... More >>

Cipriani Downtown Miami Opens Friday: We Get a First Look (Photos)

Miami is about to get a dose of classic style when Cipriani Downtown Miami opens tomorrow, Friday, May 10.

Top Ten Places to Take Out-Of-Towners

Hey there, tour guide. Looking to show your out-of-towners a good time? Frozen drinks at Wet Willie's sure sound like fun. How about Cuban sandwiches at Versailles and Sunday brunch on Lincoln Road? Or, perhaps, a drive to the Everglades for fried alligator. Yes, it's gamey. Yes, it tastes like chic ... More >>

Show Mom Some Love

Best Mother's Day Brunch Deals in Miami

Your mother birthed you, fed you, clothed you, and defended you from the bully down the street. She put Bactine on your skinned knees and nursed you through your first heartbreak. Her thankless job included getting up early to wake your lazy butt for school, loaning you money when you spent your ren ... More >>

Miami Heat Plays Tonight: Watch Parties at MPP and Toro Toro with Octopus & Beer,

The Miami Heat is on, and no we're not talking about the weather. Defending champions (is it too soon to predict this year's outcome?) and our lovable hometown team swept round one of the playoffs and begins young two tonight against the Chicago Bulls. What do you have to say about that Lil' Wayne? ... More >>

Top Five Eats & Drinks This Week: From Beast's Frita Fest to SoFAB

Another Monday morning is here and groggy doesn't even begin to describe us. Have you ever set your alarm across the room to help you wake up? How about setting up an elaborate series of obstacles and barriers on the way to the blaring torture machine? I'm sure we're not the only ones hitting the ... More >>

Scratch Bakery Downtown: Free Pizza, Cupcakes, and Ice Cream Tomorrow

With its recent influx of creative cookeries, unique eats and locally-owned establishments, we're officially getting giddy over downtown's burgeoning culinary scene. And the latest addition to an increasingly appealing lineup is Scratch Bakery and Catering, a teeny-tiny, family-owned outpost on Nort ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo: Miami's Ten Best Places to Celebrate

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16, by the way). Cinco de Mayo is actually the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army kicked France's butt May 5,1862. In any event, Cinco de Mayo (or Cinco de Drinko) is celebrated in ... More >>

Toro Toro Celebrates Cinco De Mayo All Weekend, Now Serving Brunch Saturday

Toro Toro charged into downtown at Miami's Intercontinental last fall. Soon after opening they began to offer brunch service on Sunday. Now, with summer charging in and Cinco De Mayo just around the corner, the restaurant is giving drinkers and eaters more reasons to celebrate. They have extended C ... More >>

Chef Adrianne Calvo Celebrates Six Years: $75 Prix-Fixe Dinner Tonight

Talk to any successful chef and he (or she) will tell you that opening a restaurant takes grit and guts. Expect to drop substantial cash, kill your social life, and put an end to luxuries like sleep and days off. To top it off, you must enter the culinary battlefield knowing most restaurants won't m ... More >>

April 2013 Restaurant Openings and Closings

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also brought a lot of restaurant openings and closings to Miami -- some of them surprising, some expected. Two long-awaited restaurants opened on Miami Beach. Restaurant Michael Schwartz at the Raleigh Hotel, in the works for over a year, finally opened ... More >>

STK Closes: Scheduled to Reopen in Fall 2013

STK, the steakhouse that felt like a lounge, closed its doors after dinner service this past Saturday, April 27. STK was one of the last restaurants to operate out of the Perry South Beach Hotel, which itself closed on April 15 in anticipation of a $100 million transformation into the eco-friendly ... More >>

Open Table Diners Name 94th Aero Squadron, Biltmore, Peacock Garden, Mister Collins Among Best Brunches in the U.S.

Brunch is the best meal ever. And in Miami, we've got lots of drop-dead delicious spots capable of curing hangovers, inducing food comas, and basically serving as the highlight of our weekends. And according to Open Table diners, four spots in our sunny city offer some of the nation's best brunches. ... More >>

Top Five Eats & Drinks This Week

As the alarm clock rings for the millionth time, you stumble out of bed with the sad realization that it's time to be responsible. You must return to work, emails, rush-hour traffic, and showering. If the stark reality of the workweek has given you a permanent case of the Mondays, don't panic. Whet ... More >>

25. Keith Kalmanowicz of Earth N' Us Farm

New Times' Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county's number one. A Q&A session is included in ... More >>

Sosta on Lincoln Road Closes

With all the new pizzerias opening, it looked like Miami would become the new Manhattan, where every street corner sells hot and savory pies in one form or another. Which is why it's surprising to learn that the Lincoln Road pizzeria Sosta Enoteca & Pizzeria quietly closed Sunday, April 21. Read ... More >>

The Broken Shaker: A Fresh Approach To Bar Food

What's better than handcrafted cocktails by the Bar Lab boys? Savory snacks that perfectly pair with the beverages and help to soak up the booze. Now, the Broken Shaker is serving up both with a rotating menu of small plates designed to complement the beloved cocktails. Short Order sat down with Gab ... More >>

Miami's Five Best Eats & Drinks This Weekend

Whether you have a jam-packed weekend full of errands or you're sitting like a bump on a log and looking for something to do, Miami's got your back. Do yourself a favor: Put down that to-do list. Stop twiddling your thumbs. You don't live in this city for nothing. The 305 has five incredible foo ... More >>

Icebox Cafe Closes on Lincoln Road Sunday; Opens in Sunset Harbour in May

When Oprah Winfrey calls your product the "best cake in America" you know that you're in for a swarm of people. So when Oprah's pal Gayle King visited Icebox Cafe on Lincoln Road in 2006, magical things happened for the little bakery and cafe that specializes in serving cake and coffee (and cham ... More >>

PB Steak in SoBe: The Pubbelly Trio Strikes Again

See also: "Closer Look: PB Steak in Sunset Harbour."

28. Danny Serfer of Blue Collar

New Times' Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county's number one. A Q&A session is included in ... More >>

Acme Bakery & Coffee Is Closing

After only nine months in operation, Acme Bakery & Coffee is closing its doors this Sunday, April 28. The bakery with a vintage vibe specialized in sourdough loaves and jams. But the little shop had its share of trials.The 35-seat restaurant was hindered by high rents and, although there seemed ... More >>

PB Steak in SoBe: The Pubbelly Trio Strikes Again

When the Pubbelly boys open restaurants, they call them concepts. Their strategies, though, are not about location. It's not décor. Or cuisine. Or even target crowd. The concept, rather, is Pubbelly. The word describes not food or ambience, but brand. And PB Steak -- the latest South Beach restau ... More >>

Authentically EATalian Restaurants Weekend Features Twelve Popular Local Eateries

Authentically EATalian Restaurants Weekend takes place this weekend -- Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28 -- and features 12 popular Miami restaurants. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce wants to introduce Americans to the true Mediterranean diet, considered by experts to be one of the m ... More >>

Iron Fork, Miami Spice Kickoff at the Arsht Center: Miami's Best New Dining Event

Miami is known for some of the best food events in the nation. One of them is Iron Fork, the Miami New Times extravaganza where chefs battle for glory. Another is Miami Spice, a two-month bonanza sponsored by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), in which diners enjoy cool dining ... More >>

Tongue & Cheek: Cheeky Food, Playful Cocktails (Scrumptious Pictures)

It's happy hour at Tongue & Cheek. Most every stool is occupied, as the bartender explains the specials, which include $4 craft beers, $8 specialty cocktails, and the daily $10 "family meal". Before we get a chance to order, chef/partner Jamie DeRosa emerges from the kitchen wearing a grey utili ... More >>

Catch Miami: Faddish Scene, Middling Cuisine

Unhappy Meal: 91 Percent of Kids' Plates Unhealthy

The nutritional content of children's food at restaurants should be government-regulated. As I've said before, I believe there's no need to give in to "your whiny brat's tirade." The National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell menu standards, a voluntary initiative, recommends meals for children ... More >>

Catch Miami: Cool Scene, Middling Cuisine

Hardy Hill is a man of many vests. They hide beneath his tailored suits, both lustrous and gray. He has a strong chin and coiffed George Clooney-colored hair. He favors vintage Porsches, was once listed among Extra's Most Eligible Bachelors, and rose to momentary fame after appearing on the CBS real ... More >>

Eating House Hosts Special 420 Dinner

Legend states that every day at 4:20 p.m., a group of teens in San Rafael, California met to search for an abandoned cannabis crop. The teens code named the plan, "4:20 Louis" in honor of the statue of Louis Pasteur where they hung out. The code was shortened to "4:20".  4:20 was later adopted ... More >>

Zen Sai at Essex House: Secret Sushi on SoBe

Literally hidden in plain sight, the terrace is tucked behind a wall of foilage, safeguarding this hidden gem from the cliches of Collins Avenue. Soft sounds and colored lights set a serene tone as you cross onto the veranda. Much like a child stumbling upon a secret garden, I knew I had discovered ... More >>

Biscayne Tavern Opens Tomorrow: Free Craft Beer With Dinner

Whether you live or work in downtown Miami, you will have a new spot for burgers and beers when Biscayne Tavern officially opens tomorrow at the b2 Miami Downtown hotel.Decorated in modern dark brown tones and peppered with many, many flat screens, the tavern is an inviting place to watch your favor ... More >>

Tongue & Cheek Opens Today

Tongue & Cheek opens today in tony SoFi after months of planning and one long weekend of tweaking. The restaurant, a collaboration between Jamie DeRosa and Michael Reginbogin, will offer an eclectic menu comprising American classics and dishes inspired by chef DeRosa's travels. The 150-seat dini ... More >>

Krups Best Brew: Eternity Coffee Roasters and Tinta y Cafe Vie for Title

The Magic City takes it coffee seriously. Many Miamians will tell you it's not blood, but thick, syrupy colada, that runs through their veins. Now the time has come to choose who will win the coveted title of "Best Brew," and two coffeehouses have risen to the top.Voting for the 2013 Krups ... More >>

Restaurant Michael Schwartz to Open at The Raleigh April 22 (Photos)

We first heard that Michael Schwartz was taking over the restaurant at the Raleigh Hotel back in 2011. Now, about 1.5 years later, the opening date (and name) for the endeavor has finally been released.Restaurant Michael Schwartz will open Monday, April 22, at the iconic South Beach Art Deco hotel a ... More >>

Michael Schwartz Dishes About Cypress Room and New Projects

Michael Schwartz has a lot on his plate.While the paint has barely dried on his new Design District restaurant, the Cypress Room, the chef and restaurateur is working on finalizing his place at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach and is planning an eatery at the new SLS Hotel in Brickell, schedule ... More >>

Miami's First Dishcrawl Next Wednesday In Brickell

Four restaurants in one night? Miami residents might be familiar with the pub crawl, a night of organized drinking in which participants walk from bar to bar and are offered drink specials and usually a free shot or drink at each stop. How about a dish crawl? These are already taking place in other ... More >>

Frenchie's Diner in Coral Gables: A Lovely, Uncontrived Affair

View the slide show "Closer Look: Frenchie's in Coral Gables."

L'Entrecote de Paris: Authentic Steak Frites Coming to Brickell

Have you ever been to a restaurant where there are too many choices? Did you ever wish you could just walk into a nice bistro where they would bring you a well-executed plate of food and a glass of wine -- like in those movies where people never seem to actually peruse a menu or order, but a meal s ... More >>

Gigi Springs New Seasonal Menu Items

Spring has officially sprung, and with the change of seasons comes the change of seasonal dishes. Locally grown produce and sustainable eating has become a permanent trend in the Magic City. More restaurants are converting daily to this way of life, and we love it. What we don't love is the sudden c ... More >>

Miami's Top Ten Inexpensive Restaurants

Miami is a city laden with restaurants of little value. There are stylish joints, the kind where mediocre $24 tuna tartares and $30 chicken breasts, filled with fontina and foie gras, are the norm. There are hackneyed Asian concepts, the type where $20 sushi rolls are packed with fried shrimp, douse ... More >>

Frenchie's Diner in Coral Gables: A Lovely, Uncontrived Affair

The croque-monsieur at Frenchie's Diner is not meant to be neat. The ham sandwich is smothered in a rich, viscous béchamel and crowned with blistered, bubbling Gruyère. Its center is soft. The bread is soaked in the milk gravy, infused with slivered garlic and fresh bursts of lemon juice. It has a ... More >>

Tiny Taqueria Serves Miami's Most Authentic Carnitas

See the slide show "Closer Look: Con Sabor a Mexico in Little Havana."

Wok Town Opens on Alton Road, Plans Expansion Across Miami-Dade

Two years ago, Daniel Venegas and partner Jose More purchased the original downtown Wok Town from founder Shai Ben-Ami. Ben-Ami opened the Asian-fusion restaurant in 2009 and, before then, helped run other Miami joints such as Miss Yip and Domo Japones. Since its debut, Wok Town has garnered a favo ... More >>