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  • Blogs

    May 26, 2012

    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 >>

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    May 25, 2012

    Jerry's Famous Deli To Turn Into Pop-Up Nightclub For Urban Beach Weekend UPDATED

    Jerry's Famous Deli, the 24-hour Miami Beach staple for lox and eggs is closed. A chain is around the door. Paper and garbage bags are taped to the windows. A peek through the window shows that the tables and chairs have been removed. What's going on?According to the flyer taped to the front of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Dominique Bistro Brings High-End French Cuisine to Brickell

    It's a warm, humid day in May and the Brickell area is buzzing. There are plenty of high-end dining options: Italian, Chinese, of course Cuban and everything else -- except French.Enter Dominique Bistro co-owners and brothers-in-law Jose Sigona and Gerrardo Barrera. We know what your thinking, "they ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Miami Residents Dine Out the Most in South Florida; Romeo's Cafe, Nobu Have Highest Check Average

    It's official. Miamians dine out in restaurants more often than our neighbors in Broward and Palm Beach counties.According to a survey on Bundle.com, a website that tracks consumer spending by analyzing credit card data, Miami residents eat at restaurants 21 percent more often than the U.S. average. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Coral Gables Restaurant Week Begins June 4; Kick-Off Party May 31

    More than 20 Coral Gables restaurants will be wowing guests with signature dishes starting May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin Colonnade Hotel. The Fifth Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week event (which actually runs for two weeks), kicks off with a "vote for your favorite taste dish competi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    For Father's Day: Thor, Whisky of the Gods

    If you're looking to spend about $200 on a special gift for dad on Father's Day (June 17) -- one that he can wring quite a bit of pleasure from -- this just might be it: Thor, a new 16 year old single malt Scotch whisky from Highland Park's Valhalla Collection."We wanted to create an exciting new ra ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 24, 2012
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    May 24, 2012

    Urban Beach Week: Top Ten South Beach Eats

    This one goes out to all the weekend transplants arriving today to spend the weekend in our home city.Bienvenidos a Miami, y'all!We realize Miami has a way of being quite the sassy pants when it comes to Memorial Day Weekend -- for that, we apologize. But lucky for you, we've compiled a snazzy list ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    Grilling With Beer: Spare Ribs, Brats, and Braised Red Cabbage

    Happy Memorial Day, Miami. If there's sun -- and the forecast calls for an end to this damn rain -- you will want to grill out with an ice-cold beer in hand. But when you're sipping on that brewski while the blazing-hot charcoals reach proper temperature, consider using beer as an ingredient for you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    Edge Steak & Bar: Haute Cuisine at an Affordable Price

    One of two lamb chops on my plate at Edge Steak & Bar was overcooked; it was supposed to be medium-rare but was served medium. A side order of haricots verts with mixed mushrooms was bland and contained too many crushed walnuts. Minor errors like those usually aren't noteworthy when reviewing a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    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.

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Miami Heat Watch Parties Tonight: Free Drinks at Haven, Wings at Moe's

    The Miami Heat play the Indiana Pacers tonight with an 8 p.m. tip-off. With a 2-2 tie, fans not lucky enough to have scored tickets will be glued to the television for this game.There are several options for you to get out and cheer on the team to white-hot victory. Here are a few of the places offe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    Puerto Rico: Top Five Beach Meals

    Fried, fried and more deeply fried is usually what you think of when visiting Miami's most local vacation destination, Puerto Rico. That is, until now. On a recent visit to the country's coastal Rincon area, I discovered a new territory of flavors sprouting up in restaurants and bars along the beach ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    The Meatball Joint Opens Today: Bernie Matz Does Beer & Balls

    Restaurateur Bernie Matz provides the food at Miami's mecca for literary cafe hounds, Books & Books. So, why is he doing meatballs? We asked this all important question, and the answer made sense. This 30-seater is "all about real, affordable food for locals." The old King Kone place got new flo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2012

    LouLou Le Petit Bistro All-You-Can-Eat Mussels, 50 Percent Off Wine, and Brunch

    LouLou in Brickell is debuting an easier spring menu and daily specials starting this week. Jacques Ardisson, owner, says he wanted to refresh the menu."Every day we'll have a different special," Ardisson said. "Monday, boeuf bourguignon; Tuesday, all-you-can-eat mussels ($19); 'Winesday'; 50 percen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2012

    Sean Bernal Out At Estiatorio Milos

    Sean Bernal is out as executive chef at new Estiatorio Milos, which opened less than a month ago on South Beach.A call to the restaurant confirmed the chef was no longer behind the burner, though details weren't released.Bernal's Facebook page may have given some indication as to what happened.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    MC Kitchen's Dena Marino On Modern Italian: Veal Ravioli, Wood-Burning Oven, and Charred Lasagna

    Chef Dena Marino's newest restaurant venture, MC Kitchen in the Design District, has a restaurant mantra of "local, seasonal, modern Italian."Named for the chef and partner, Brandy Coletta, (thus the M and C in MC Kitchen), the idea simply began with a conversation between the two regarding Miami's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    La Vie en Raw: Detox and Raw Food Den in Coral Gables

    It's easy to miss La Vie en Raw Cafe while driving the busy strip of Calle Ocho near Coral Gables where the vegan restaurant has been operating for the past two and a half years. I for one drove by the narrow restaurant three times before spotting both the sign in the window and the alley next to it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    28. Pork and Beans at Blue Collar

    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.28. Pork and Beans at Blue CollarThere's somet ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 17, 2012

    Schnebly: Finally, a Microbrewery

    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.28. Pork and Beans at Blue CollarThere's somet ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 17, 2012

    Craft Brewjas: Wicked Women Who Love Suds

    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.28. Pork and Beans at Blue CollarThere's somet ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 17, 2012

    Misfit Home-Brewers Help Lead Miami's Craft Beer Invasion

    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.28. Pork and Beans at Blue CollarThere's somet ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 17, 2012

    Miami Craft Beer Sellers: A List

    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.28. Pork and Beans at Blue CollarThere's somet ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 17, 2012
  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Bayside Marketplace: Rodent Droppings, Live Roaches Abound; Eight Restaurants In South Pavilion Penalized

    Along with beautiful views and myriad dining choices, Bayside Marketplace also apparently features a plethora of rodent droppings and live roaches.Of 10 restaurants cited during a random health inspection May 10, eight are in the South Pavilion of one of Miami's most popular and successful shopping ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    SLS Hotel, The Bazaar, Katsuya Announce June Opening

    The signs outside the 12-story property at 17th Street and Collins Avenue have been announcing the arrival of SLS Hotel to South Beach for years (literally). From either Collins or the beach, we've been teased with the promise of dining at Katsuya or The Bazaar or sunning at a rooftop pool. It looks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    Top Chef Andrew D'Ambrosi Hosting Harding Dinner Series Pop-Up at Josh's

    Top Chef Season Four's Andrew D'Ambrosi is coming to Miami to host a series of pop-up dinners as part of the Harding Dinner Series 9517 at Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing. For four nights only, from Thursday June 7 to Sunday, June 10, chef D'Ambrosi will take over the space for four exclusive d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    MC Kitchen, Dena Marino's Modern Italian, To Replace Fratelli Lyon Soon

    Okay, "soon" may be an overstatement, but MC Kitchen is "hopefully opening in early August," in the former Fratelli Lyon space, says executive chef Dena Marino. This leaves us happily anticipating the modern Italian cuisine of Marino and partner, Brandy Coletta, Their design takeover will replace th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Trans Fats: New York Bans It, Florida Lets Anybody Use It

    Flickr CCShoppers entering the Fresh Market in Coconut Grove are greeted with vibrant flowers, elegant wooden fixtures and mellow classical music.The bakery section features organized stacks of sugar cookies, fruity pies and loaf cakes, all placed in a very sweet, delicious way.But, if you take a cl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Today: My Ceviche Celebrates Locals, End of Season With $3 Stone Crab Claws

    My Ceviche is South Beach's answer to the pretentious, over-priced corporate establishments on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Co-owners Roger Duarte and James-Beard-nominated executive chef Sam Gorenstein are one reason, and Tuesday they plan on celebrating another."Locals are what drive this estab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Top Five South Florida Beer Blogs

    This week, our feature story takes a closer look at Miami's quickly rising craft beer scene. But besides the homebrew clubs and restaurants, there are the writers who are blogging about craft beer in South Florida.We want to recognize the following blogs in honor of American Craft Beer Week. Some co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    New at La Provence: Breads To Go, Salmon, Leek Quiche With Salad for $5.95

    La Provence is letting the public in on its commercial business. The bakery and café chain (with 9 locations including Brickell, Coral Gables and Doral) is offering up the breads they bake daily for hotels and restaurants to their retail customers.Most breads can be made with 24 or 48 hours notice ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    33. Mussels Josephine at Bonefish 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.37. Mussels Josephine at Bonefish GrillWe here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Stone Crab Season Ends Wednesday

    Stone crab season ends May 16, bringing an end to that beautiful cracking and slurping until October. We're going to miss dipping those sweet pink and purple claws in creamy mustard sauce, but are delighted the crabs have the summer to rest and mate.We suggest a stone crab feast tonight as the perfe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    ROK:BRGR to Open in South Miami

    Looks like the South Miami/Coral Gables area is becoming a hotspot for burger joints and gastropubs with ROK:BRGR Burger Bar Gastropub announcing a late summer opening.ROK:BRGR is already a popular eatery in Fort Lauderdale, and owner Mark Falsetto is expanding the popular concept, with plans to o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    32. Gratinée of Mac and Cheese at Meat Market

    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.33. Gratinée of Mac and Cheese at Meat Market ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Swine Southern Table & Bar to Open in Coral Gables

    Run, piggy, run is the phrase we'll be hearing in Coral Gables when Swine Southern Table & Bar opens at 2415 Ponce de Leon Blvd. in the former Les Halles space this fall. The restaurant will be helmed by Top Chef alum Kenny Gilbert, who is working in the kitchen at Yardbird Southern Tab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Food Trucks to Roll On Miami Beach

    The City of Miami Beach will allow a limited number of food truck roundups, starting as early as June. The issue of having food trucks on Miami Beach was pushed back many times, as local restaurants felt it would take away business.On May 9, the Miami Beach City Commission moved forward with a long- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Fratelli Lyon Closes in Design District, Opens to New Possibilities

    Fratelli Lyon, the Design District eatery people flocked to when they wanted authentic Italian cuisine, has closed its doors.In case you're about to sell your Miami condo and move for fear that a restaurant-closing trend is about to start, fret not.Chef-restauteur Ken Lyon has plans for another plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    DGB: Damn Good Burger Has Closed

    Damn Good Burger, the downtown brew and beef joint with the straight-to-hell name and excellent sweet potato fries, has closed its doors.A call to the restaurant yielded the following recorded announcement:"Thank you for calling DGB. It is with much sadness that we must announce that DGB is no longe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    BLT Steak: Tolentino is Out, Oetting Takes the Helm

    After we reported that Daniel Ganem has officially replaced Sam Gorenstein as chef de cuisine at The Raleigh, a Short Order reader commented that "Mario Tolentino is not at BLT Steak anymore," (that's embarrassing, thanks for the heads up to whomever "Mike" may be!) Gradually, several of our chef fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Panther Coffee's Tips on Making Mom a Classic Cappuccino for Mother's Day (No Fancy Equipment Required)

    All photos by Emily CodikBring out your inner barista this Mother's Day, and skip those dull gifts of flowers, cards and balloons. They will all end up in the trash anyway.Instead, offer mom a gift loaded with caffeine, topped with frothed milk and served in a dainty cup. This Sunday, make a classic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    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 >>

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