Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

Thali Indian and Thai: fresh and affordable in South Beach

Vegan Black Metal Chef Makes Pad Thai

We recommend using an actual chef's knife.​Sometimes you know a YouTube video is going to go viral -- like the laughing penguin or the little kid who got stoned at the dentist. Well, this is one of those videos -- except you get a kick-ass Pad Thai recipe with your 14 minutes of shirking your ... More >>

Tapas y Tintos Midtown Set to Open Today

Tapas y Tintos Midtown -- the wait is over.​The midtown Miami outpost of Tapas y Tintos is scheduled to open today in the former Kafa Cafe location on NE 36th Street and Second Avenue, according to the Española Way flagship. Tapas y Tintos Midtown will serve the same menu as the original So ... More >>

El Rancho Grande: Best Mexican Food Pics Ever

John Zur El Rancho Grande's fresh tostadas. ​It might not be Cinco de Mayo any longer, but that can't stop the craving for good Mexican food. At El Rancho Grande, lunch got started with a basket of complimentary chips, served warm with a side salsa kick.Although listed on the menu, guacamol ... More >>

Blade's New Space: Like Sharing a Bedroom With Your Brother (Pictures)

John ZurBlade's naruto maki roll. ​The Fontainebleau's sushi restaurant, Blade, has made a return; but this time it's rooming with Vida. The space isn't thoroughly spliced yet. The frosted glass walls are on their way for installation, but executive chef Thomas Connell is quick to discuss plans fo ... More >>

Lizarran Opens with Tapas and Pinchos in Coral Gables

Octopus pinchos. Really, there's no place in Miami more appropriate to eat tapas than Coral Gables. This city has the look of old Spain, perfect for a new authentic Spanish restaurant. Lizarran is coming to town with paella, tapas and pinchos ready to enter your belly.The Coral Gables location is th ... More >>

Gyromaniakz Debuts Today at Cauley Square, and More Trucks in Kendall

Gyromaniakz Gyromaniakz serves fresh takes on classic Greek food.​A new food truck, Gyromaniakz, will roll for the first time tonight after several false starts and delays. The truck looks like a cross between a classic Greek diner coffee cup (the ones that read, "It's Our Pleasure to Serve ... More >>

Five Best Croquetas in Miami

via jlastras​At the risk of exposing my bad-Catholic tendencies, I'll admit that as a kid, I looked forward to Lent. All the Cuban restaurants in my neighborhood would roll out special seafood menus, and the coffee windows would beckon with extra shelves of bacalaitos, malanga fritters, ... More >>

Caffe Da Vinci Deconstructed: Liquid Nitrogen, Fruit Caviar, and Molecular Gastronomy

Chef Eric Druckmann deconstructs Da Vinci.​Caffe Da Vinci's chef/owner Eric Druckman knows his stuff. He also loves food. You can tell when his eyes light up as he explains how he uses liquid nitrogen to freeze vodka so he can use the normally non-freezable alcohol in a dessert recipe. Caffe Da Vi ... More >>

Sawa Restaurant & Lounge: Jack-of-all-trades, master of none

Chef Eric Druckmann deconstructs Da Vinci.​Caffe Da Vinci's chef/owner Eric Druckman knows his stuff. He also loves food. You can tell when his eyes light up as he explains how he uses liquid nitrogen to freeze vodka so he can use the normally non-freezable alcohol in a dessert recipe. Caffe Da Vi ... More >>

Curator Dean Daderko Will Demonstrate the Art of Kimchi

Nagyman from Flickr​Did you ever wonder when the day would finally come when you, yes you, would be able to make kimchi from scratch, by yourself? Perhaps not, but for some foodies and aspiring chefs, the spicy Korean condiment sounds like a welcome challenge in the kitchen.Spring Break, the nomad ... More >>

Indian Spice is Nice

Nagyman from Flickr​Did you ever wonder when the day would finally come when you, yes you, would be able to make kimchi from scratch, by yourself? Perhaps not, but for some foodies and aspiring chefs, the spicy Korean condiment sounds like a welcome challenge in the kitchen.Spring Break, the nomad ... More >>

New Orleans Cooking In North Miami Beach at New Rum Cake Factory

Lee KleinElena Robinson ​So are you getting set for a wild Miami-style Mardi Gras celebration this week? Neither am I. But I did spend some of Fat Tuesday enjoying delectable, home-style New Orleans cooking in North Miami Beach. Yes, that's right, there's a place on NE 163rd Street cooking up jamb ... More >>

Sushi on Wheels: Red Koi Food Truck to Debut at Carnaval on the Mile

Red Koi Truck​If you've secretly yearned for a California roll as you drive through Kendall or North Miami Beach. your prayers have been answered. The Red Koi Gourmet Food Truck will make its debut this weekend at Carnaval on the Mile.Food to be served by the Red Koi truck includes Californi ... More >>

Tagliatelle Dishes Classic Italian South of Fifth

​Tagliatelle, a traditional Italian restaurant with an emphasis on seafood, quietly opened November 1 at 124 Collins Avenue in South Beach (in the space formerly...wait, I forgot...oh, right, Amnesia). Restaurateur Matthieu Mineo, from Nice, France, has two restaurants in his home country. Does So ... More >>

Cavatelli Italian Trattoria in the Roads: A Preview

Photo by Michael Flores InterianoBest. Mussels. Ever.​I was invited to preview the menu of Cavatelli Italian Trattoria which opens tomorrow in the Roads. A brother-and-sister team made up of executive chef Imanol Achurra and his sister, owner Julene Achurra. Chef Achurra and sous chef Michael Flor ... More >>

DolceVino Offers a Bit of La Dolce Vita For Your Taste Buds

​DolceVino is the newest eatery on Miami Beach to deliver an Italian menu with a modern twist. It's located in The Claridge Hotel on Collins Avenue, Don't be fooled by the non-descript facade. A trifecta of Italian stallions are behind the concept, ensuring both food, ambiance and service make you ... More >>

Soi Asian Bistro: fresh, sunny, and affordable

​DolceVino is the newest eatery on Miami Beach to deliver an Italian menu with a modern twist. It's located in The Claridge Hotel on Collins Avenue, Don't be fooled by the non-descript facade. A trifecta of Italian stallions are behind the concept, ensuring both food, ambiance and service make you ... More >>

Cecconi's Miami Beach: Romantic, tasty, not cheap

​DolceVino is the newest eatery on Miami Beach to deliver an Italian menu with a modern twist. It's located in The Claridge Hotel on Collins Avenue, Don't be fooled by the non-descript facade. A trifecta of Italian stallions are behind the concept, ensuring both food, ambiance and service make you ... More >>

Chu's Taiwan Kitchen and Bar: Dim sum and then some

​DolceVino is the newest eatery on Miami Beach to deliver an Italian menu with a modern twist. It's located in The Claridge Hotel on Collins Avenue, Don't be fooled by the non-descript facade. A trifecta of Italian stallions are behind the concept, ensuring both food, ambiance and service make you ... More >>

Xixon: bigger, better

​DolceVino is the newest eatery on Miami Beach to deliver an Italian menu with a modern twist. It's located in The Claridge Hotel on Collins Avenue, Don't be fooled by the non-descript facade. A trifecta of Italian stallions are behind the concept, ensuring both food, ambiance and service make you ... More >>

Sneak Review: Xixón Spanish Cuisine

​A small bite of next week's Cafe review:To the right of the entrance is the epicurean epicenter: a large dining area fronted by a 12-seat tapas bar. The crowd's heady buzz provides a surging soundtrack to bumblebee-like flights of white porcelain plates held aloft by waiters as they weave through ... More >>

Two Deviously Delicious Halloween Menus on Lincoln Road

www.creatureseast.com​What are you eating this Halloween? Sure, candy is a must, but why not stock up on some hearty foods before you start chowing down on those Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and mini Snicker bars. Some restaurants on Lincoln Road will offer a Halloween prix fixe menu for your treat. ... More >>

Mi-kan, Brickell's Sushi Pioneer, Revamps its Menu

​​In a recent Short Order post, we couldn't help but notice that Brickell's been pimping sushi lately, but who is the Sushi "O.G" in that neighborhood? The answer is Seiji Ikemizu -- who now just goes by "Ike". He opened Mi-kan in what is now the Chase Building in Brickell in 1996, a time when t ... More >>

Orale Taqueria Mexicana Food Truck Serves the Most Authentic Tacos in Miami

Gabriela Garcia Carnitas taco topped with pico de gallo garnish.​My father is Mexican and I grew up traveling extensively throughout the country, so I'm pretty demanding when it comes to that cuisine. I've eaten it from the furthest corners of Homestead to the most gleaming tables of South ... More >>

Ground Zero Islamic Cooking School: The Curriculum

Lee KleinLearn how to make this in Falafel 101Overlooked in the brouhaha over the Ground Zero Islamic Center is the cooking school to be located within the building. Although the place is still years from completion, Short Order has obtained preliminary descriptions of five courses to be included in ... More >>

Escopazzo Wine Dinner this Wines-day

​An oldie, but goodie, Escopazzo, features a four course wine dinner on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Maybe one of the last places in Miami where a diner can get white glove service and perfectly prepared nibbles, this Italian enclave charges $72 for the degustation and wine pairing. Chef Giancarla B ... More >>

Osteria del Teatro: South Beach old-school done right

​An oldie, but goodie, Escopazzo, features a four course wine dinner on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Maybe one of the last places in Miami where a diner can get white glove service and perfectly prepared nibbles, this Italian enclave charges $72 for the degustation and wine pairing. Chef Giancarla B ... More >>

Diana Kennedy Wants You to Examine Your Chiles

Courtesy University of Texas Press​Diana Kennedy, cookbook author and authority on Mexican cuisine, spoke to a packed room at Books & Books Coral Gables last night.  She is on book tour promoting the comprehensive Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy.  Kennedy explained some of th ... More >>

Lotus Garden: Awful Service & Twilight Zone Weirdness

John ZurLotus Garden dining room.​From a pleasing experience on a busy Wednesday night two months ago, to a terrible early evening on a recent Saturday, I have experienced is a tale of two Lotus Gardens. It was like stepping into the twilight zone. Only two things remained the same: the roving own ... More >>

Sneak Review: Osteria del Teatro

Lee Klein​The photo above is osso bucco over risotto Milanese from Osteria del Teatro, which not only leads us to the following snippet from next week's Cafe review, but likewise provides the answer to our What It? Where It At? post earlier in the week:Osteria also serves to remind us of those asp ... More >>

Zuma Miami: Stunning Japanese cuisine

Lee Klein​The photo above is osso bucco over risotto Milanese from Osteria del Teatro, which not only leads us to the following snippet from next week's Cafe review, but likewise provides the answer to our What It? Where It At? post earlier in the week:Osteria also serves to remind us of those asp ... More >>

Brickell Pimping Sushi

Sushi Siam​The overpopulation of sushi restaurants in Brickell has reached epidemic proportions. From Abokado to Zuma, Japanese cuisine is invading downtown like white on rice. Whether standing on their own or housed in the lobbies of hotels and condominiums, one has to wonder if the citizens are ... More >>

Taqueria Mexicano vs. Mi Rinconcito Mexicano in the Battle de Chilaquiles

​In preparation for the side effects of Mexican Independence Day, Short Order went out in search for the perfect Mexican hangover cure. The answer? Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles (chee-lah-KEE-less) are a traditional Mexican dish typically made from crispy corn tortillas slathered in either red or g ... More >>

Plato Royale: Battle of the Upscale Croquetas, Michy's vs. Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita

David SamayoaSerrano ham croquetas at Dolores, but you can call me Lolita​A croqueta is an ideal street snack. It's cheap, portable, and easy to eat on the run or while lingering over a counter. Typically filled with ham, chicken, or fish, croquetas pack a protein punch and will quickly subdue a g ... More >>

Sawaddee Thai-Sushi Is A Hidden Gem

Lee KleinSteamy fresh red curry with pork​This little 16-seater has been tucked off the corner of Bay Drive and 69th Street in Normandy Isles for the past four years. During this time, the all-female crew (kitchen and dining room) has been cooking up some of the best Thai food on the Beach. The re ... More >>

Jamon Jamon Jamon Brings Tapas Back to Spain

​The ground floor of the Miami River's trendy Neo Lofts is not where you would expect to find a traditional Spanish restaurant. But just when you are about to give up on this city, Miami pulls through with a low-key, genuine eatery. The recently opened Jamon Jamon Jamon is no Design District take ... More >>

Best of Miami Spice 2010

​The ground floor of the Miami River's trendy Neo Lofts is not where you would expect to find a traditional Spanish restaurant. But just when you are about to give up on this city, Miami pulls through with a low-key, genuine eatery. The recently opened Jamon Jamon Jamon is no Design District take ... More >>

Miami Spice: Deal or No Deal? South Beach

Quattro: Is it a deal?​In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses), four (hotels), five (Coral Gables), six (Coconut Grove), and seven (all points North) we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not the deal was worth taking ... More >>

Jackson Soul Food and Aguacates got soul

Quattro: Is it a deal?​In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses), four (hotels), five (Coral Gables), six (Coconut Grove), and seven (all points North) we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not the deal was worth taking ... More >>

Miami Spice: Deal or No Deal? Coral Gables

Lee KleinPascal is offering berries instead of his baked alaska​In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses) and four (hotels) of our series, we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not the deal was worth taking advantage of. ... More >>

Sneak Review: Aguacates & Jackson Soul Food

Lee KleinAguacates​We've got a doubleheader cooked up for this week's Cafe review. Here's a little lick of each:Jackson Soul Food:Like many other patrons in the room, we started with an insulated urn of freshly brewed coffee that's placed on the table. The menu contains à la carte dishes (oatmeal ... More >>

Chimichanga at Aguacates

Lee Klein​The chimichanga at Aguacates starts with a choice: Shredded beef, chicken pastor, or steak carnitas. Try the last, cubes of well-seasoned steak wrapped in a large flour tortilla with refried beans and Monterey Jack cheese, the whole shebangachanga then deep-fried to crisp splendor. Have ... More >>

The Best Hummus in Israel

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersHummus at Azura in Jerusalem. ​On a recent vacation to Israel, we went on the hunt for the tastiest hummus in the Holy Land. While Israel boasts some amazing hummus, that addictive chickpea concoction so beloved in You Don't Mess With The Zohan, we found our winning di ... More >>

Racks Italian Kitchen: Topnotch pizza, casual fare, and cocktails

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersHummus at Azura in Jerusalem. ​On a recent vacation to Israel, we went on the hunt for the tastiest hummus in the Holy Land. While Israel boasts some amazing hummus, that addictive chickpea concoction so beloved in You Don't Mess With The Zohan, we found our winning di ... More >>

Pascal's Gnocchi With Oyster Mushrooms, Mascarpone, and Truffle Oil

Lee KleinNot your Italian grandmother's gnocchi. Better.​Pascal's on Ponce is flat-out one of this city's best spots for dining. The food is prepared so delicately, and the flavors are divine. Pascal's isn't necessarily known for its gnocchi, but this stuff is unbelievably good: twisted, spätzle- ... More >>

Plato Royale: Hummus at Mykonos and Books & Books

Hummus was around during ancient Egyptian times. Cleopatra was probably hand-fed the stuff between grapes while men fanned her. So how is it that after thousands of years of practice, so many eateries prepare crappy renditions of the simple dish? Locally, you can find plenty of spots that need new h ... More >>

Miss Saigon Opens Today on South Beach

Lee KleinBánh mì on South Beach? Cool.​Miss Saigon, the popular veteran Vietnamese restaurant from Coral Gables, quietly opened a second, smaller branch on Washington Avenue today -- less than an hour ago, actually. The space is quaint, the menu extensive -- including bánh mì sandwiches, which ... More >>

Crazee Olive's Late Night Falafel On South Beach

Lee KleinA Crazee Falafel Platter​How can it be that a new falafel joint opened almost a year ago and nobody told me? I had to sniff it out myself while riding by last night on Washington Avenue. Crazee Olive Mediterranean Grill is actually more than just a falafel joint -- it offers a pretty exte ... More >>

Mercadito in midtown Miami: Good for drinks

Lee KleinA Crazee Falafel Platter​How can it be that a new falafel joint opened almost a year ago and nobody told me? I had to sniff it out myself while riding by last night on Washington Avenue. Crazee Olive Mediterranean Grill is actually more than just a falafel joint -- it offers a pretty exte ... More >>