Total Wine & More is less a store and more of a shopping Nirvana for those who like to imbibe every now and again. Who wouldn't get giddy when faced with literally thousands of choices for what to bring home. And the choices are endless: Do we want a sophisticated wine tasting soiree? Do we want a M ... More >>
We know the best part of your day is when the clock strikes five and it's socially acceptable to hightail it to the bar for cheap drinks and greasy eats. That's why you put up with eight hours of work-a-day drudgery on the regular. But wait. There's some new, big winners. While you may think you've ... More >>
VooDoo BBQ & Grill is bringing a bit of the Big Easy to Kendall. The fast casual restaurant with a cajun vibe, is expanding its South Florida presence with its first Miami-area restaurant at The Palms at Town & Country. A Pembroke Pines restaurant opened this past January. VooDoo opens Sunday, May ... More >>
Are you one of those that collects corks from after a weekend of drinking wine? Maybe you have corks as decoration in your kitchen and you've no more space. Not to worry, wine is never quaffed in vain. Devon Seafood Steak is introducing ReCORK Mondays. It starts today. So if you opened bottles yes ... More >>
In case you haven't notice, the weather here in Miami is heating up. That means we're in for some blazing days that call for something cool and creamy to cool down our internal core body temperature before we spontaneously self-combust. Luckily for all mankind, Pinkberry's Ocean Drive shop opens t ... More >>
If you are what you drink, then most of South Florida's beer snobs are fruits or just plain bitter. Hoppy, pungent IPAs and light, easy-drinking pilsners infused with berries or citrus garnered the longest lines at the Miami New Times' Brew at the Zoo on Saturday night at ZooMiami.
After only nine months in operation, Acme Bakery & Coffee is closing its doors this Sunday, April 28. The bakery with a vintage vibe specialized in sourdough loaves and jams. But the little shop had its share of trials.The 35-seat restaurant was hindered by high rents and, although there seemed ... More >>
The nutritional content of children's food at restaurants should be government-regulated. As I've said before, I believe there's no need to give in to "your whiny brat's tirade." The National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell menu standards, a voluntary initiative, recommends meals for children ... More >>
As the mixology world grows increasingly complex, crafting concoctions can be intimidating, both for budding bartenders and at-home drinkers. Juniper sugar? Gelatin cubes? Bacon-infused bitters? Where the hell are you supposed to begin? But the dudes behind the uber-prestigious Beverage Alcohol Res ... More >>
When a new brewery makes its way to Miami, we're super stoked. Hell, there are two or three on tap to open this year, and the city's practically in a tizzy. Drinking anything cooked up in our own backyard is totes exciting, given the serious lack of local beers we've had available in past years. Bu ... More >>
Have you ever been to a restaurant where there are too many choices? Did you ever wish you could just walk into a nice bistro where they would bring you a well-executed plate of food and a glass of wine -- like in those movies where people never seem to actually peruse a menu or order, but a meal s ... More >>
The brewing of beer is a technology as old as civilization itself. Since its inception, mankind has steered its innovative mind toward the betterment of this process, as well as making beer more pleasurable to drink. Many inventions have come down the line, from the beer tap to the beer hat, yet the ... More >>
At a meeting of the American Heart Association yesterday, data was presented that indicates there are high levels of sodium in packaged food made for toddlers. I've gotten flack about this column for my stance that food should bear clear and obvious labels that show nutritional and artificial-swee ... More >>
There's no doubt the biggest beer trend in Miami is homebrew. Everywhere you look -- from clubs such as Misfit Home Brewers to individuals brewing batches in their kitchens -- the make-your-own beer craze is here in full force. And why not?Beginning homebrewers simply need a kitchen, a small storage ... More >>
Khong River House is buzzing on a chilly Friday night. Waiters add to the clamor, adeptly pronouncing Thai ingredients such as khaep mu (crisp pork rinds) and nam prik num (green chili pepper salsa). Across the dining room, hipsters, bloggers, and socialites cram tightly packed tables. They tweet, I ... More >>
It's official, the third Miami outpost of World of Beer is making its way to midtown. The Tampa-based brew lover's paradise will be throwing open its doors this April. It's only been a year since the Dadeland location started tapping kegs and screening sports -- and less than that for Kendall. But ... More >>
We can call vegans a lot of things: weirdly connected to the planet, strangely into fake cheese, but this really takes the dairy-and-egg-free cake. Naked vegan cooking is a thing now where vegans take pictures of themselves cooking vegan dishes in their birthday suits. Sometimes they're alone; some ... More >>
If you've been on the beach (or at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival) too much recently, it's time to add a little culture to your diet, at New Times' fifth annual Artopia.Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Coral Gables Museum will transform into an epic celebration of ar ... More >>
This year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival seemed tame in comparison to some other years. We didn't witness any snockered chefs, fistfights, or Paula Deen riding anyone like a pony. Even Anthony Bourdain played nice at the Grand Tasting Village (possibly because he was in the presenc ... More >>
If you didn't get to partake in any of the epic adventures that went down this past weekend at the SoBeWFF - we're so sorry. It was everything we could have possibly imagined -- nothing less than the Garden of Eden; Shangri-La; Nirvana. There were copious quantities of cocktails, edible swag, sauced ... More >>
If you're reading this blog post, you probably like wine. But however well versed you think you are, we highly doubt you have the knowledge of a master sommelier. There are only 129 in North America. Well, whether you are a wino or a wine connoisseur, Delta's Taste Wine Like a Master Sommelier at th ... More >>
Yesterday, the hordes invaded Miami Beach for 96 hours of drinking, eating, and schmoozing their way across the sand. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SoBeWFF) has finally arrived. And Short Order will be there to clue you in on the craziest, drunkest, most gluttonous moments of the weekend ... More >>
For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times' Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. The Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village is like the open bar at a wedding reception. It's where everyone wants to be. And when 70,000 foodies gather en masse, you can bet your ... More >>
Bulla Gastrobar, in the space that Por Fin once occupied, opens this week just off Miracle Mile. Short Order was invited to a friends-and-family opening to taste some of the menu and see how the space was transformed from a white-linen restaurant to what owner Carlos Centurion hopes will become a bu ... More >>
Valentine's Day is just three days away and while some of us may be concerned with making dinner reservations, having flowers delivered, and finding the perfect gift, others just want to get their 305 freak on. Why blame them? Valentine's Day is nothing but a deceptive, albeit clever, marketing plo ... More >>
If middle America could manifest the Miami of their dreams - it would probably look a lot like the Eden Roc Renaissance. Glamorous, celeb-studded and sweeping, this resort mainstay is a destination unto itself, and their on-site restaurant, 1500, is known for their farm-to-table steakhouse-style eat ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, wokstar. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or follow us @ShortOrder. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, Fatgirlhedonist. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagr ... More >>
Everyone wants to keep up with the Kardashians. If Kim, Khloe and Kourtney do it, their legions of fans are soon to follow. So, we're slightly surprised that camel's milk hasn't caught on as quickly as sex tapes and babymaking in South Florida. Last month, Kim Instagrammed a tall glass of the dairy ... More >>
Fishing for dinner plans tonight? Look no further. Kitchen 305 at Newport Hotel and Resort has plenty lobster and stone crab to go around a couple times for those who appreciate its sweet, succulent meat of the gods. In fact, they're making such a big deal of the affair, it's a two-day party. ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, mrsmandolin. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagram @ ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, gourmandj. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook, on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagram @Sh ... More >>
Pop gossip. Most of us want to believe that we're too intelligent and cultured to be fascinated with such gutter-trash information, but the reality is we all love to sniff the dirty underwear of the stars. Whether it's a child star blossoming into a full-fledged sex symbol, a battered woman who can ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, a_la_carla. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagram @S ... More >>
The Christmas countdown is reaching its grand finale. With mere hours left to shop, you better make with the hustle to avoid being empty-handed on the big day. And if you're looking for something to satisfy a fellow foodie, Short Order has partnered with the South Beach Wine and Food Festival to cr ... More >>
As if there weren't already enough reasons to look forward to the holidays (vacation time; copious amounts of food; presents) - seasonal beers add an extra bit of holiday cheer. (In part thanks to a healthy buzz they inspire, but we digress.) Since we're such huge beer lovers here at Short Order (d ... More >>
Sure, there's fun to be had when shooting food pictures with your iPhone. But, sometimes, while flicking through our Instagram feed, we shudder in disappointment. Do Instagramers really think that a flash-flooded shot of corn chowder looks appetizing? Or that a blurry photo of empty wine glasses mer ... More >>
We know we keep telling you, but Christmas is, like, almost tomorrow. I mean, it's 11 days away, but that might as well be tomorrow. Have you planned? Have you shopped? Have you stopped to smell the roses? STOP SMELLING THE ROSES AND HUSTLE. You don't want to be caught at the eleventh hour scroung ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, mandolinaegeanbistro. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Friday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and I ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, SoFLBrgOverload. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagr ... More >>
The holidays are upon us once again, you're broke, and you've just picked Bob in the office grab bag. He's the guy who lives to Instagram every single meal -- from bread to dessert.Read also:Bacon Stocking Stuffers: Ten Gifts Under $20Don't fret, our poor yet fabulous friends, because the Short Orde ... More >>
Officially distributing throughout the East Coast, grocery delivery service Hello Fresh offers fresh ingredients, simple recipes, affordable noncommittal pricing, and one hell of a way to make home cooking for the busy bee easy again. Short Order recently took the service out for a test r ... More >>
This week's Instagram food photo is by user, leeandmaries. If you'd like to see your photo here, hash-tag #shortordermiami on Instagram whenever you upload great photos of food or drinks. Our favorite is selected every Monday. Follow Short Order on Facebook , on Twitter @Short_Order, and Instagram ... More >>
Fifty Shades of Grey, the erotic novel by E.L. James, became a breakout sensation, selling over 40 million copies and making the New York Times bestseller list. It's also been "roasted" by every comedian, literary critics, and Saturday Night Live for its bondage fantasy subject matter and less-than- ... More >>
Bits of bok choy hit a tub of sizzling soybean oil. Their ivory stems become tender; their edges turn a sudden golden hue. The jade leaves of the Chinese cabbage quickly begin to crisp. Pulled out of the deep fryer, the greens still glisten with remnants of luscious fat. The texture is brittle and t ... More >>
We love good photos of food. We also love sharing good photos of food. So, in order to join in on all the fun, Short Order has decided to launch its very own Instagram account (@ShortOrder). See also: - Miami's Top Five Instagram Accounts for Great Photos of Food We will be sharing great shots of ... More >>
It's Election Day, which means your Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter and Facebook feeds are full of pictures of people waiting in long lines to vote, their shiny new "I Voted" stickers, and, occasionally, their actual ballots.So, as a friendly reminder, we'd just like to reiterate that it's totally illega ... More >>
Instagram, the wildly popular photo sharing social media application, has garnered over 100 million users since its founding in 2010. Today, smart phone users now share breakfast moments and coffee breaks with the press of two or three buttons. But, for the most part, these quick snaps and shares h ... More >>
What can you get a girl to do for five dollars? Apparently, stage a fake relationship with you on Facebook, send you flirty texts or leave comments on all your Instagram photos. That's the idea behind a new Florida-based website called GirlfriendHire.com. The site allows real girls to sell their fli ... More >>
We all know that Miami's reigning rap king Rick Ross prefers the finer things in life, and likes to flaunt that fact on his Twitter account. Today Ross Tweeted a picture of his latest favorite product: marijuana named after New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin.
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