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Photos: Delicious Local Confections From Fairchild's Fifth Annual Chocolate Festival

The crowds demanded chocolate!​Fairchild's fifth annual chocolate festival this past weekend went, pleasantly, as most of the other Garden's events do -- a themed excuse to buy festival foods and trinkets, of course, check out the gardens. The only downside was the day we attended, Saturday, was m ... More >>

De Rodriguez Ocean misses the boat

The crowds demanded chocolate!​Fairchild's fifth annual chocolate festival this past weekend went, pleasantly, as most of the other Garden's events do -- a themed excuse to buy festival foods and trinkets, of course, check out the gardens. The only downside was the day we attended, Saturday, was m ... More >>

Dine With Dolphins, Sushi for Singles, and Godiva Cocktails for Valentine's Day

A Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka on the rocks. ​The stereotypical Valentine's Day: Roses, a box of chocolates, and a candle-lit dinner. There is probably a significant population of people bored with chick-flick induced ideas of romance and looking to do something new. For those hoping to take the ... More >>

LA Sweets, 2 Girls and Sugar Mama: Valentine's Cupcake Specials

These belong to Martha Stewart but the idea remains the same. ​There is something about cupcakes that instantly infuses joy. They unearth childhood nostalgia. They are cute bundles of sweetness. They are like small personal gifts just waiting to be unwrapped. Cupcakes are also the perfect sweet tr ... More >>

The Original Crab House: Sketchy GPS Treats Us to Malnourished Blue Crab

John ZurEverglades blue claw crabs​Not to be confused with The Crab House in North Miami Beach, The Original Crab House, is located in Kendall at the end of an unassuming strip mall off US 1 and SW 98th Street. The place lacks any view of water. This should have been a warning sign. But with crab ... More >>

Rickenbacker Fish Company fails to produce

John ZurEverglades blue claw crabs​Not to be confused with The Crab House in North Miami Beach, The Original Crab House, is located in Kendall at the end of an unassuming strip mall off US 1 and SW 98th Street. The place lacks any view of water. This should have been a warning sign. But with crab ... More >>

81. Organic Chicken and Sundried Tomato Panini at BLT Steak

As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. Laine Doss​81. Organic Chic ... More >>

80. Chicken Salad at Manhattan Cafe

As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. ​80. Chicken Salad at Manhattan C ... More >>

Dolphins Looking to Address Vacant Cotton Candy Maker Position During Offseason

​A new quarterback? A few running backs? Sure, the Dolphins may need that, but there's one position on the team that the 'Fins are seriously looking to fill with only the most qualified of candidates: their cotton candy maker. No, not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can apply for this sweet job. Only ... More >>

Soy vs. Almond: Battle of the Alterna-Milks on South Beach

Camille Lamb South Beach resident Nico Totaro flaunts his choice.The milk aisle these days is a lot more complicated than it was ten years ago. There was a time when 1 percent seemed exotic. Nowadays, they're squeezing milk out of rice, almonds, soy beans, and coconuts in plain, vanilla, choc ... More >>

Wine Depot & Bistro 555: Well priced, locals pleased

Camille Lamb South Beach resident Nico Totaro flaunts his choice.The milk aisle these days is a lot more complicated than it was ten years ago. There was a time when 1 percent seemed exotic. Nowadays, they're squeezing milk out of rice, almonds, soy beans, and coconuts in plain, vanilla, choc ... More >>

The Restaurant at the Setai: Pretty, precious, pricey

Camille Lamb South Beach resident Nico Totaro flaunts his choice.The milk aisle these days is a lot more complicated than it was ten years ago. There was a time when 1 percent seemed exotic. Nowadays, they're squeezing milk out of rice, almonds, soy beans, and coconuts in plain, vanilla, choc ... More >>

Red, the Steakhouse: Surf vs. Turf

John Zur Halibut.​On a recent Saturday night, we visited South Beach's Red, the Steakhouse and were delighted that Chef Peter Vauthy would amicably send some plates our way to taste. The entrees consisted of the du jour item, halibut, and the 8-oz. filet mignon. The SurfAs our knowledgeable ... More >>

Blue Door Fish: Renamed and refocused

John Zur Halibut.​On a recent Saturday night, we visited South Beach's Red, the Steakhouse and were delighted that Chef Peter Vauthy would amicably send some plates our way to taste. The entrees consisted of the du jour item, halibut, and the 8-oz. filet mignon. The SurfAs our knowledgeable ... More >>

Jonathan Eismann Shares His Secrets

Photo by Riki AltmanChef Eismann takes quality control seriously.​Last week we told you about the pizza-making classes chef Jonathan Eismann hosts at Spartico (Have you signed up yet?), but now we'll delve a little deeper, both into the chef's personal story and his pizza-making background.Let's f ... More >>

Vita by Baoli Serves Classic Tournedos Rossini

​Serious culinary students learn about tournedos Rossini the way aspiring rock 'n' rollers pick up the licks to "Johnny B. Goode." It's a classic. On the other hand, you see tournedos Rossini on contemporary menus about as often as you hear the Chuck Berry tune on contemporary radio. But ... More >>

The Five Best Burgers in Miami (From $4 to $32)

Lesley Elliott The juicy burger at Burger & Beer Joint. ​While the origins of "National Burger Month" are difficult to trace, the popularity of hamburgers goes back to the early 20th century. When factory workers needed a quick meal that fit in one hand (for productivity? Those early in ... 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 >>

Peter Vauthy of Red The Steakhouse and the Biggest Halibut You Have Ever Seen

Chef Peter Vauthy: Class is now in session.​Peruse the menu at any fine restaurant in Miami and you're sure to find a lot of bragging about the pedigrees of the various ingredients of the dish you're about to eat. With phrases like Prime, USDA Certified Angus, wild-caught, sometimes you're n ... More >>

Bagel Emporium vs. Roasters' n Toasters: The Great Caper Rip-off

John ZurBagel Emporium's bagel and lox to-go.​A great bagel with lox/nova in Miami is about as rare as a sold-out Marlins game. In South Miami, two local bagel places were tested head-to-head. Both Bagel Emporium and Roasters' n Toasters are located on South Dixie Highway, just three miles -- or f ... More >>

Conquer The Dagwood From Metro Deli Express At Cauley Square Tonight

Metro Deli Express Metro Deli Express challenges you to eat The Dagwood.​Since 1942, the Metro Deli has served overstuffed pastrami, corned beef and turkey on old fashioned Jewish rye bread to thousands of loyal customers looking for a taste of real New York-style deli. The bad news is that ... More >>

Andalus in the Design District: close, but no cigar

Metro Deli Express Metro Deli Express challenges you to eat The Dagwood.​Since 1942, the Metro Deli has served overstuffed pastrami, corned beef and turkey on old fashioned Jewish rye bread to thousands of loyal customers looking for a taste of real New York-style deli. The bad news is that ... More >>

Ten Great Miami Sandwiches, Part One

Michael McElroyThe name supposedly comes from the Earl of Sandwich, and we are supposed to believe that whenever someone in his court wanted meat between two pieces of bread, they would say "I'll have what Sandwich is having." That seems a bit far-fetched, no?Anyway, here are five fine sandwic ... More >>

Sergio's, Shing Wang, Garcia's: Ten Great Miami Sandwiches, Part Two

Lee KleinShing Wang Banh Mi​Bread has been paired with meat and plants since roughly the end of the Stone Age. It is said that the ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder relished eating a Passover sandwich of Pashcal lamb and bitter herb between two pieces of matzoh. He lived to be 120 (which says s ... More >>

Rosa Mexicano: refined fare on Lincoln Road

Lee KleinShing Wang Banh Mi​Bread has been paired with meat and plants since roughly the end of the Stone Age. It is said that the ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder relished eating a Passover sandwich of Pashcal lamb and bitter herb between two pieces of matzoh. He lived to be 120 (which says s ... More >>

Best of Miami Teaser: Best Hot Dog

Aran S. Graham Hot dog at Dogma GrillNext Thursday, New Times will publishes the Best of Miami edition. "The Rising" is almost upon us, and the balloting has officially closed. So if you didn't get a chance to vote for your favorites in our Readers' Poll, sorry, please try again next year.Any ... More >>

Best of Miami Teaser: Best Food Truck; Trucks at BTTR, Tropical Park Tonight

Purple People Eatery is one of our picks for best food truck runner up.On Thursday, Miami New Times Best of Miami edition "The Rising" will be released upon the world. There can only be one winner per category, but there are so many yummy food trucks out there, we decided to share some of our ... More >>

LoSasso, Wessel, Jorgensen, Zakarian Talk Peanut Butter & White Chocolate

Lee Klein​Maybe the most interesting thing about White Chocolate Wonderful -- labeled as "peanut butter blended with sweet white chocolate" -- is that it contains no white chocolate. Actually, it contains no chocolate at all. The ingredients: Peanuts, evaporated cane juice, vanilla, cocoa butter, ... More >>

Dine Out on Half Your Dollars During Yelp Eats Week

Lesley ElliottMorgan's in Midtown.​Yelp Eats 2011 is officially on this week, with participating restaurants offering 50 percent off a special selection of menu items through Sunday. Build your own prix fixe dinner from an assortment of starters, entrées, and desserts; just ask for the "Yelp menu ... More >>

The Cheescake Factory Unveils New Cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day

​It's no secret that the Cheesecake Factory takes its cheesecake seriously. The menu boasts more than 30 cheesecakes, and for National Cheesecake Day this Saturday, July 30, another will be added to the repertoire. Hint: It'll duel the famous and sinfully decadent Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake. Also ... More >>

Miami Spice 2011: The Good, The Great, and The Grudging (Miami Beach)

Does 1500 Degrees deliver on its Miami Spice menu?​Miami Spice 2011 begins in five days. Each year, we like to take a look at the menus being offered and share our take on them. Some restaurants, as most already know, embrace this annual $35, three-course promotion with more enthusiasm than others ... More >>

Sugarcane Gives Good Head (Cheese, That Is)

Lesley Elliott"Here piggie, piggie..."​Head cheese is one of those things the French come up with that takes whatever everyone else in the world is doing (bologna for example), and elevates it to a completely different level. Fromage de tête is officially classified as a terrine, but we prefer to ... More >>

Truluck's on Brickell keeps on truckin'

Lesley Elliott"Here piggie, piggie..."​Head cheese is one of those things the French come up with that takes whatever everyone else in the world is doing (bologna for example), and elevates it to a completely different level. Fromage de tête is officially classified as a terrine, but we prefer to ... More >>

Making Flatbread At Home With Chef Oscar del Rivero

Peacock Garden Cafe​It's one of those things everyone is reluctant to make for themselves. Baking bread just seems like so much more of a pain in the ass than simply picking up a loaf at the grocery store. Sure, the visual will be just as pleasing if you buy focaccia or lavash, cover it in accoutr ... More >>

EVOS Fast-Casual Restaurant: Fast Food That Won't Kill You

All photos by Laine DossEVOS features hormone-free and organic food that even your kids will like.​On a recent hunger-filled and cranky drive to Pinecrest for a day of shopping, we passed EVOS' little green storefront on U.S. 1 and gave it a try. EVOS is clean, with cute Lichtensteinesque posters ... More >>

Kane Steakhouse is able, but it's not Miami's greatest

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What Miami Needs: Great Bread

​Giant rounds of Jewish-style onion-rye bread float through my dreams, float through clear blue sky, float in slow motion as though taking part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Behind the rye are enormous loaves of pumpernickel bread, hearty grain breads encrusted with oats and seeds, bright ... More >>

The River Seafood & Oyster Bar keeps flowing

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Red the Steakhouse's Peter Vauthy Butchers About Ten Grand in Beef

All photos by Laine DossRed the Steakhouse executive chef Peter Vauthy presents a Kobe-style steak.​Red the Steakhouse chef/partner Peter Vauthy invited Short Order into his kitchen to watch the arrival of about 90 pounds of Wagyu beef. We asked him to explain Wagyu versus Kobe and why w ... More >>

The Simpsons Are Food Bloggers: It's Not That Easy (Video)

​I've been waiting with baited breath for the day to finally arrive. "The Food Wife", the long awaited Simpsons episode which has Marge, Lisa, and Bart food blogging, airs this Sunday on Fox.In anticipation of this 30-minute episode, Fox has released four teasers (probably because they were about ... More >>

Five Better Alternatives To Burger King's New Chef's Burger: Think Price!

Laine DossSure it looks good...​Burger King recently announced its new Chef's Choice burger to much hype. The official press release describes the meat sandwich in flowery and loving terminology. "Superior from every angle, this 5.5 ounce flame-grilled burger is made with seasoned ground chuck an ... More >>

SushiSamba offers more Peruvian/Japanese/Brazilian substance than meets the eye

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CG Burgers versus DGB: Damn Good Burger

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Best Bagels in Miami: They Are in Your Neighborhood

Bagel Emporium​A small part of my youthful days were spent as a bagelmeister in Queens, New York. The name of the place was Bagel World, and it produced thousands of hole-filled rolls each day -- mostly for wholesale to New York restaurants. We also made bialys and "bulls," which is the industry w ... More >>

Miami's Best Valentine's Day Dinners

Tuyo via Facebook​Valentine's Day is upon us once again, and soon we'll all be scrambling to get flowers and chocolates and godawful stuffed animals to show our significant others we give a damn. (By the way, if you do, skip the stuffed animal and go for something original, like a live iguana or a ... More >>

Miami's Ten Best Burgers: Bourbon Steak, Blue Collar, Lokal, and More

Burger & Beer Joint via FacebookMama and baby burger. We'll eat the whole family.​"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," said Popeye's pal Wimpy. He was clearly the smarter of the pair.Burgers these days can be made from anything -- lamb, turkey, pork, tuna, vegetables, ostrich ... More >>