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  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    PM Fish & Steak House: Inconsistent Service in a Bicultural Setting

    There are steak houses, there are Argentine steak houses, and then there is PM Fish & Steak House, an utter hybrid of the two. Diners are privy to provoleta and empanadas but can also opt for salmon tartare or carpaccio of smoked marlin. Ceviche and tirados are on the menu, and so is a tuna-wate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Ruby Tuesday's To Buy Lime Fresh Mexican Grill UPDATED

    Tennessee-based Ruby Tuesday Inc. announced Wednesday that it will be acquiring Miami's Lime Fresh Mexican Grill for $24 million.The deal includes Lime's intellectual property rights as well as the assets of seven company-owned restaurants, and will offer Ruby Tuesday an opportunity for growth, part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2012

    Longhorn Opens in Hialeah, Yard House in SoBe; Are Cheaper Chains the New Cool?

    ​Yesterday, I received a press release about Longhorn Steakhouse opening in Hialeah. Normally, the opening of a restaurant in Miami is cause for a Short Order write up and, sometimes, a first look at the restaurant and its food. But this press release got some chuckles by our writers. After all, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Workers Storm the Capital Grille in Miami; Cite Discrimination, Wage Theft

    ​Yesterday evening, over 60 restaurant workers and Restaurant Opportunities Centers United supporters from several union and labor groups walked into the Capital Grille in Miami during the restaurant's dinner service, interrupting the bankers and power brokers who dine there to read a letter to ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2012

    SoBeWFF: Robert Irvine Wants to Engage You at Party Impossible

    ​Robert Irvine is the buff star of Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible, taking miserably failing restaurants and turning them into success stories. He's also the subject of many photographs at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, most memorably last year when he provided his back as transpo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2012

    Dress Up Like the'80s and Picket Outback Steakhouse

    ​A rally, organized by the Florida AFL-CIO to oppose Florida Senate Bill 2106 is planned for this afternoon, February 21 at 3 p.m. in front of Outback Steakhouse in Miami Lakes. The Florida AFL-CIO is inviting all restaurant workers who work for tips and union members to show up in 1980s garb and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Did Chef Mike Sabin Say Sayonara to Prime One Twelve?

    Have you seen this man? ​A little birdie tipped us off last week that Mike Sabin, whom most people think of as the head chef at Prime One Twelve, had left the kitchen to work at some burger joint in Virginia (Oh -- you didn't know about that place, either?). As it turns out, Sabin has sort of left ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Capital Grille's Generous Pour Offers Custom Wine Tasting Experience

    It's wine time at Capital Grille​The Capital Grille's Generous Pour promotion, which runs through September 4th, offers patrons the opportunity to sample up to nine wines picked by master sommelier, George Miliotes, especially for the event They include the Tarima Hill Monastrell, which is o ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2011

    A Handsome Pour

    It's wine time at Capital Grille​The Capital Grille's Generous Pour promotion, which runs through September 4th, offers patrons the opportunity to sample up to nine wines picked by master sommelier, George Miliotes, especially for the event They include the Tarima Hill Monastrell, which is o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2011

    Brickell Restaurant Boom Continues, Three Additions to One Broadway

    Lesley Elliott Brickell Irish Pub is getting some new neighbors. ​Destination dining continues to boom in the Brickell area, where neighborhood eateries are opening literally on top of each other. The One Broadway complex (also known as 1450 Brickell -- located between Brickell Av ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Jeff McInnis to Open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in South Beach

    Jeff McInnis is coming back to South Beach​Jeff McInnis, the cute Top Chef who left Gigi to the consternation of many Miamians, is set to open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach. According to Melissa Trimp, marketing and public relations manager at 50 Eggs Restaurant Group in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    Tax Day Deals at Angelique Euro Cafe, BLT Steak, and P.F. Chang's

    "Catalana wrap" at Angelique​Taxes are like fried calamari appetizers: Everyone says they're tired of it, but nobody does anything about it. On the other hand, taxes don't come with marinara sauce and a lemon wedge.  The point I am trying to make is that the following three restaurants are al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Michael Caine Scraps Cuba Restaurant Plan Because He's Scared of Miami Backlash

    Creative Commons photo via Robert Wade Actor/culinary communist Michael Caine​British actor Michael Caine is known for riveting performances in dozens of movies including The Dark Knight, Inception, Austin Powers: Goldmember, and, perhaps most Oscar-worthy, A Muppet Christmas Carol. The sil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    The Capital Grille Offers Tableside Wine Tour

    ​Phase One of The Capital Grille's summertime Master Wine Tasting Event, which runs through September 5, includes Napa Valley wines such as Bancroft Ranch Merlot from Beringer Vineyards; a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina; and Pinot Noir along with other varietals ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Five Annoying Things About Today's Herald Story On Miami Spice

    ​When I first saw The Miami Herald front page headline this morning -- "It's Time To Add The 'Spice'", I thought reporter Elaine Walker was copying Short Order's tallying of which restaurants were worth going to for Spice and which weren't. But there was no critical commentary involved -- probably ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Granny Feelgood's: Serving Downtown Miami Since 1971

    Jacob KatelTurkey bacon and sunny side up egg on rye - $4.20. click for fullsize​The original Granny Feelgood's has stood at 25 West Flagler Street, in Downtown Miami's legal district since 1971.The restaurant serves a variety of breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and home cooked style meals as well ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    James Beard Awards 2010 - Semifinalists Announced

    And the local nominees are:Best Restaurateur - Myles Chefetz, Myles Restaurant Group, Miami Beach, FLRising Star Chef of the Year - Sam Gorenstein, BLT Steak at the Betsy Hotel, Miami Beach, FL

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    The Sidewalk Chef is Cooking Under Fire at MDC Wolfson

    Jacob KatelThe Sidewalk Chef on Ocean Drive.​ We've been bringing you updates on the continuing adventures of Sidewalk Chef Shashank Agtey since May, 2009.We've told you the story of his humble beginnings, and rise to fame. Short version - A wealthy Bombay, Indian whose vision doesn't meet air for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Brickell's Blu Pizza e Cucina Closed For Good

    ​Mary Brickell Village's Blu Pizza e Cucina is closed "for renovation." Yeah, we know what that typically means in restaurant speak.Calls to the restaurant's listed phone number yielded a 'temporarily out of service' message. So we dialed Blu Restaurant Group's offices, where office manager Maggie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    Fancy Steakhouse Morton's Not Making As Many Millions as They Used To

    image via wellohorld's flickrAnd restaurant executives take to graffiti​Morton's Restaurant Group, the company responsible for Morton's, The Steakhouse, must be cryin' like a New York stripper in her New York Strip after she only made $300 in lap dance money on a Friday night and her inner thighs ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2009

    Country in the City

    image via wellohorld's flickrAnd restaurant executives take to graffiti​Morton's Restaurant Group, the company responsible for Morton's, The Steakhouse, must be cryin' like a New York stripper in her New York Strip after she only made $300 in lap dance money on a Friday night and her inner thighs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2009

    Tuscan Steak Exits The Pasture

    Tuscan Steak quietly closed its' doors last week. Terry Zarikian, China Grill Management's DIrector of Product Development, acknowledged that "Although people loved the place, I guess their love spilled over to the other, newer steak houses that are overpopulating South Beach."Terry went on to say t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    Consumer Reports: Capital Grille Tops Steakhouse Chains

    Capital GrilleKing of meatsIn the ongoing battle for best white table cloth beef, the dining public has spoken. Walletpop.com reports that Capital Grille is a cut above, ranking No. 1 over its national rivals in a recent survey of 70,403 Consumer Reports subscribers.Other results of the dining tour ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    "Opinionated About Dining" Survey Disses South Florida

    Opinionated About Dining (OAD) released results of its second annual survey of dining establishments in the United States and Canada. The ratings cover over 900 restaurants ranging from fine dining to inexpensive. The only South Florida restaurants to make the grade were, perhaps to no surprise, the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2009

    How-To Video - Italian-Style Roasted Swordfish

    Italian-Style Roasted Swordfish from Miami New Times on Vimeo.  Ever wanted to make swordfish roasted inside parchment paper with tomatoes, olives, and capers? Chef Odel Arencibia from The Capital Grille Miami shows you how. This simple Italian dish has great flavor and aroma. Don't feel like doi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    How-to Video -- Creamy Porcini Mushroom Soup

    Porcini Cream of Mushroom Soup from Miami New Times on Vimeo.Odel Arencibia is executive chef of and partner in The Capital Grille Miami. His restaurant has just teamed up with Tuscan winemaker Castello Banfi and is offering a special promotion from February 23 to April 5, 2009, to celebrate. They ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    Pairings is this Week!

    Porcini Cream of Mushroom Soup from Miami New Times on Vimeo.Odel Arencibia is executive chef of and partner in The Capital Grille Miami. His restaurant has just teamed up with Tuscan winemaker Castello Banfi and is offering a special promotion from February 23 to April 5, 2009, to celebrate. They ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2008

    Bye Bye Saigon

    Porcini Cream of Mushroom Soup from Miami New Times on Vimeo.Odel Arencibia is executive chef of and partner in The Capital Grille Miami. His restaurant has just teamed up with Tuscan winemaker Castello Banfi and is offering a special promotion from February 23 to April 5, 2009, to celebrate. They ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 27, 2007

    The Year in Dining

    2007 might go down as pivotal for Miami gastronomy.

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2007

    Fidel: Alive and Poorly Dressed

    2007 might go down as pivotal for Miami gastronomy.

  • Calendar

    May 3, 2007

    Graduation’s a Twirl Away

    See and celebrate stellar student dancers

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2007

    Will Dogs Dally With Diners?

    See and celebrate stellar student dancers

  • Calendar

    March 2, 2006

    A Cure for the Mondays

    See and celebrate stellar student dancers

  • Restaurants

    May 12, 2005

    BEST RESTAURANT FOR A POWER LUNCH

    See and celebrate stellar student dancers

  • Restaurants

    May 15, 2003

    BEST STEAK HOUSE

    Capital Grille

  • Restaurants

    May 15, 2003
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    May 16, 2002
  • Restaurants

    May 16, 2002

    BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT

    On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

  • Dining

    October 26, 2000
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    May 11, 2000
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    May 11, 2000

    Best Steak House

    Morton's of Chicago

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    May 11, 2000
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    May 13, 1999
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    May 8, 1997
  • News

    April 11, 1996

    Uncorked

    Want to know why restaurants charge so much for a bottle of wine? Because they can get away with it, that's why.

  • News

    February 10, 1993

    Maybe the South Beach restaurant boom reflects this region's rich cuisine. Or maybe it's just another get-rich-quick scheme.

    Want to know why restaurants charge so much for a bottle of wine? Because they can get away with it, that's why.

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