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Miami's Ten Best Key Lime Pies

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.A dessert tradition adopted locally by travelers to Key ... More >>

1. Lamb Agnolotti at Scarpetta

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is here and, with this item, ;Short Order is officially done serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305!1. Lamb Agnolotti at Scarpetta This is a newer offering that chef de cuisine Nina Compton added to the menu at Scarpetta, and although there were a bunch ... More >>

2. Sweetbreads at Michy's

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.2. Sweetbreads at Michy'sThe ingredients that compose the "other" degrees of this dish tend to change eve ... More >>

4. Goat Stew at Tap Tap

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.4. Goat Stew at Tap TapTap Tap has anchored Fifth Street in South Beach for two decades, and goat ... More >>

6. Pork Belly at Pubbelly

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here. 6. Pork Belly at PubbellyThe pork belly ($15) at Pubbelly is truly a great example of a signatu ... More >>

7. Egg Yolk Carpaccio at Sra. Martinez

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.7. Egg Yolk Carpaccio at Sra. MartinezWho would think to take a pool of yolk and call it carpacc ... More >>

8. 18-Ounce, Bone-in Rib Eye at Bourbon Steak

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.8. 18-oz., Bone-in Rib Eye at Bourbon SteakThis is what we get when we head north to Bourbon Ste ... More >>

9. Bone Marrow with Veal Cheek Marmalade at Sugarcane

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.9. Bone Marrow with Veal Cheek Marmalade at SugarcaneThe roasted marrow at Sugarcane Raw Bar &am ... More >>

11. Spicy Beef Tenderloin at Zuma

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.11. Spicy Beef Tenderloin at ZumaWhen our server suggested that we order the spicy beef tenderlo ... More >>

10. Grilled Branzino at Tudor House

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.10. Grilled Branzino at Tudor HouseThough Branzino seems to be the trendy fish in Miami, there's ... More >>

13. Pappardelle Cio Ciara at Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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. Be sure to vote in our poll. As a countdown to our favorite meal in Miami, we're ... More >>

15. Korean BBQ Tofu at Sakaya Kitchen

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.15. Korean BBQ Tofu at Sakaya KitchenAll the colors of the rainbow are represented ... More >>

14. Cheese Fries at Shake Shack

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.14. Cheese Fries at Shake ShackIf anyone spent time at the "swim club" over the su ... More >>

16. Glaser Farms Raw Vegan Pies at the Coconut Grove Organic Market

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.16. Glaser Farms Raw Vegan PiesGlaser Farms is one of Miami's greatest resources for ... More >>

19. Empanada de Pabellon at La Latina

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.19. Empanada de PabellonA tiny gem situated on th ... More >>

20. Low Country Shrimp and Grits at Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.20. Low Country Shrimp and Grits at WhiskTucked away in a small strip mall away f ... More >>

21. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro Moderne

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.22. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro ModerneProust went on and on about them, and fir ... More >>

24. Grilled Octopus at Jean Paul's House

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. 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.24. Grilled Octopus at Jean Paul's HouseThe grilled octopus ($14) at Jean Paul's ... More >>

27. Green Prawns at Philippe by Philippe Chow

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.27. Green Prawns at Philippe by Philippe ChowT ... More >>

29. Taco Loco at T-Mex Cantina

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.29. Taco Loco at T-Mex CantinaSouth Beach Mexi ... More >>

31. Macarons at Villa Azur

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.31. Macarons at Villa AzurVilla Azur is such a ... More >>

30. Ceviche Trio at La Cofradia

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.30. Ceviche Trio at La CofradiaEveryone knows ... More >>

34. Smokey Weenies at The Corner

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.34. Smokey Weenies at The CornerThe Corner's s ... More >>

35. Lamb Sliders at DiLido Beach Club

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.35. Lamb Sliders at DiLido Beach ClubThe lamb ... More >>

36. Rock Shrimp Pizza at Harry's Pizzeria

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.36. Rock Shrimp Pizza at Harry's PizzeriaHarry ... More >>

37. Living "Lasagna" Terrine at Lido at The Standard

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.37. Living "Lasagna" Terrine at Lido at The St ... More >>

38. Flan Cheesecake at Sunset Bakery

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.38. Flan Cheesecake at Sunset BakeryIt's suc ... More >>

39. Pescado Jarocho at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill

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.39. Pescado Jarocho at Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Ba ... More >>

40. Devil Dog Cake at Ice Box Cafe

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.40. Devil Dog Cake at Ice Box CafeRemember Dev ... More >>

42. Clams with Black Bean Sauce at Tropical Chinese

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.42. Clams with Black Bean Sauce at Tropical Ch ... More >>

43. Ackee Empanadas at Vegetarian Restaurant by Hakin

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. 43. Ackee Empanadas at Vegetarian Restaurant by ... More >>

44. Seafood Orgy at CVI.CHE 105

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.44. Seafood Orgy at CVI.CHE 105The name says it al ... More >>

46. Aji Amarillo Ceviche at My Ceviche

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.46. Aji Amarillo Ceviche at My CevicheThe qual ... More >>

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 >>

48. Victoria Station at The News Lounge

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.48. Victoria Station at The News LoungeNews Lo ... More >>

49. Oyster Pan Stew at Tuyo

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.49. Oyster Pan Stew at TuyoTuyo sits atop the ... More >>

51. Minuta at La Camaronera's The Fish Box

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.51. Minuta at La Camaronera's The Fish BoxA fi ... More >>

53. Salted Lime Pie at the Dutch

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.com53. Salted Lime Pie at the Dutch Pastry chef Jo ... More >>

54. Chicken Parmesan at Vesper

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.com54. Chicken Parmesan at VesperThis colossal din ... More >>

55. Cheese Plate at The Cheese Course

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.com55. Cheese Plate at The Cheese CourseThere is s ... More >>

57. Strawberry Pie at Fireman Derek's World Famous Pies

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.com57. Strawberry Pie at Fireman Derek's World Fam ... More >>

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Second Saturday Street Food Fest at Wynwood: Bigger and Better

​Your second Saturday of the month just got bigger and better, thanks to Sakaya Kitchen and Dim Ssäm à gogo's Richard Hales.Hales, organizer of the monthly food truck roundup in Wynwood during the neighborhood's second Saturdays art walk, has decided to up the ante of the event, bringing live mu ... More >>

Today is National Pie Day: Fill Your Pie-Hole Here

Fireman Derek via FacebookIt's national pie day - eat me.​We know, every day brings yet another wacky food holiday, but when it's National Pie Day there's reason to celebrate. Sure, you can go to Publix or Fresh Market and buy a perfectly serviceable ready-made pie, but we're sharing our three fav ... More >>

Thanksgiving-to-Go Can Be Cheap: Epicure, Whole Foods, and Fireman Derek's

Let someone else cook this Thanksgiving.​The last time we cooked Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, it cost more than $300 for four people. Plus the bird was so dry even the poodle wouldn't eat it.This year, we're thinking we'll let someone else cook. We've compiled a list of places that ... More >>

Fireman Derek Kaplan's New Food Truck and Tonight's Truck Tracker

All photos by Laine DossFireman Derek bakes pies when he's not saving lives.​Derek Kaplan leaves the firehouse around 7:30 a.m. Instead of sleeping or maybe going fishing like his brethren, the burly firefighter goes home, takes a shower, and then heads to his bakery to make pies.Kaplan has been b ... More >>

Foodstock: One Night of Peas and Music (Photos)

All photos by Laine DossMac n' Food Truck serves vegan treats at Foodstock.​Short Order's Foodstock: One Night of Peas and Music must have been blessed by the gods, because the weather was perfect for dining under the stars.Thousands of people flocked to Foodstock at the Wynwood Arts District to l ... More >>

Bon Appetit Walk-A-Way Café, A Coffee and Lunch Window in Wynwood

Paula NiñoOwner David Trafton​If your morning commute involves driving along North Miami Avenue and 26th Street, there's a window you can stop by for breakfast and a cafecito.Bon Appetit Walk-A-Way Café opened last week offering pastries, pastelitos and organic egg omelets for breakfast, and org ... More >>

South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2011 Burger Bash Preview

Symon will be back with another boast-worthy burger​Ready to get your burger on, babies? For this year's Burger Bash, winners from the last four years have returned to grill the others into submission.Starting soon, we'll be sharing some of the winning recipes so you can begin training at home. Bu ... More >>

Fireman Derek Kaplan Bakes Delicious Pies

Paula NiñoFireman Derek outside Slice N Ice in Coconut Grove​A 6-foot-2, tattooed firefighter isn't exactly the person one imagines baking pies. Yet that's what Derek Kaplan, a college football player turned firefighter, does when he's not at the city of Miami's Fire Rescue Station 1."I catch a l ... More >>