Joe Allen

PB Steak Opens January 10: We Get a First Bite

PB Steak, the fifth restaurant by Pubbelly Restaurant Group, opens Thursday, January 10. I was invited to one of the two "friends and family" dinners, where staff are given a "dress rehearsal" before paying customers converge on the establishment. Given the fact that this is a Pubbelly concept, ... More >>

Pubbelly Strikes Again: PB Steak To Open Early 2013

Just when cows were breathing a sigh of relief over the pork craze created by Pubbelly comes bad news for bovines...but good news for us!Pubbelly partners Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro, and Jose Mendin have just announced the opening of PB Steak in the former Joe Allen space on Purdy Avenue in M ... More >>

Purdy Avenue's Georgia's Union Shuts Its Doors

And another one bites the dust.Amidst all the buzz about Purdy Avenue's re-birth, soul food kitchen Georgia's Union has closed after only three short months.See also:- Georgia's Union Opens in Miami BeachThe comfort food joint, a venture by Barclay Effs (owner of midtown's Morgan's), met with largel ... More >>

Miami Restaurant Openings & Closings, June 2012

Miami Restaurant Openings & Closings May, 2012And so it came to pass that in the month of June, in the year of 2012, The Bazaar by José Andrés finally opened in the SLS Hotel South Beach. And with it, the also-heralded (if less so) Katsuya by Starck.After numerous permit delays, Macchialina Ta ... More >>

Georgia's Union Opens in Miami Beach

When Morgans restaurant moved into the location on Purdy Avenue in Miami Beach last year, it was nigh impossible to escape the Joe Allen's feel that lingered there.So the place closed, then reopened this past Saturday after a quick, month-long renovation. The inside of the restaurant looks like it ... More >>

At Cafe 46, Tired Renditions of Old Comfort Food Make for a Sad Dinner

Cafe 46: It (Almost) Seems Like Old Times

​When Joe Allen closed its Miami Beach doors after more than a decade of serving New York ex-pats, patrons were devastated. Joe Allen, which served upscale versions of American comfort food -- pizzas, burgers, stews, meatloaf, and decadent gigantic desserts, was more than a restaurant. It was a pl ... More >>

Chow Down Grill, Morgans open in South Beach

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Morgans On The Beach: New Brunch With Remembrances of Things Past

All photos by Laine Doss A spicy Bloody Mary starts off brunch at Morgans on the Beach​When Morgans announced that it was opening a South Beach location in the old Joe Allen spot, more than a few people wondered what it would be like. Normally when a restaurant closes and another opens in ... More >>

Morgans to Open in Former Joe Allen SoBe Space

Morgans Restaurant is taking its talents to South Beach.​One of Miami's favorite spots for brunch and chill-out moments, Morgans, is opening a second location at the former Joe Allen spot on Purdy Avenue in South Beach. According to Morgans owner Barclay Graebner, the target opening date i ... More >>

Joe Allen in Miami Beach Closes UPDATED

​After more than a decade, Joe Allen has closed its Miami Beach doors.Managing partner Mario Rubeo confirmed the news by phone saying that the bottom line was that the restaurant wasn't "financially feasible" anymore. The restaurant, which also has outposts in New York, Paris and London, open ... More >>

72. Mac 'n' Cheese Pancake at CheeseMe Mobile

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. ​72. Mac 'n' cheese pancake a ... More >>

75. Steamed Local Snapper "In a Bag" at The Forge

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. 75. Steamed Local Snapper "In a ... More >>

77. Raspberry Flatcakes at Morgans

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. 77. Raspberry Flatcakes at MorgansT ... More >>

76. Gouda Tater Tots at Meat Market

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. photo by Andrew Meade​76. Gouda ... More >>

78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emeril's Miami Beach

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. ​78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emer ... More >>

79. Croquetas at El Floridita

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. Lee Klein79. Croquetas at El Florid ... 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 >>

82. Tuna Nicoise at The Royal

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​82. Tuna Nicois ... More >>

83. Cubi-Thai Sampler Plate

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. Lee Klein​​83. Cubi-Thai Sample ... More >>

84. Chicken Chili Con Queso at Deli Lane 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. ​84. Chicken Chili Con Queso at D ... More >>

85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice Box 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. 85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice ... More >>

86. Fig Pizza at Kokopo Fresh Kitchen

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.​86. Fig Pizza at Kokopo Fresh ... More >>

87. Poulet Rouge at Cecconi's Miami Beach

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. Bill Wisser Photos​87. Poulet Rou ... More >>

88. Zuma's Grilled Scallops with Pickled Plum

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. photo by James Shearer​88. Hotate ... More >>

89. Garnachos at Taquerias El Mexicano

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. 89. Garnachos at Taquerias El Mexic ... More >>

90. Pancakes at Sky Grille in Miami Tower

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. Lee Klein90. Pancakes at Sky Grille ... More >>

91. Tuna Ceviche at Sushi Samba

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. ​ 91. Tuna Ceviche at Sush ... More >>

93. Mandolin Aegean Bistro's Hand-Cut Fries

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. 93. Hand-Cut Fries at Mandolin Aeg ... More >>

94. Joe Allen's Bourbon Bread Pudding

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. 94. Bourbon Bread Pudding at Jo ... More >>

Blog Watch: More Food Trucks and Nose to Tail

via Burger Beast​Last week in South Florida food blogs ...Redland Rambles writes about planting at Bee Heaven Farm.The food trucks keep popping up: Slow Food Truck over at Burger Beast.Snout to tail at The Genuine Kitchen.Food for Thought takes us to Restaurante Arzak in Spain.Kids can learn how t ... More >>

Cocowok Comes To Cocowalk, Soyka Shakes Things Up, And Bond St. Hits The Roof

*Cocowok, an "upscale fresh Asian takeout/delivery café," is due to open sometime next month in  Cocowalk. Rice, noodle, and vegetable dishes will fill the menu, with accompanying proteins cooked to order. Appetizers, soups, and salads round out the bill of fare. We can now make it official: F ... More >>

Soyka Restaurant brings in new chef

Soyka Restaurant Brings in New Chef

Soyka Restaurant has hired a new executive chef and a new pastry chef. The new top toque is "Chef Paul" (I don't know why, but it sort of creeps me out when chefs go by first name only) -- or Paul Soriel, who worked at Orso in New York and at Joe Allen in that city and this one. The menu won't chang ... More >>

Plato Royale: French Fries, Joe Allen vs. Meat Market

Who doesn't love French fries? Despite their popularity, however, Miami lacks really amazing French fries. And, no, we're not even considering fast food fries an option here. While this is not the definitive answer to the question as to who has the best French fries in Miami, we did put two restaura ... More >>

Poker in the Front, Burgies in the Back

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Affordable American fare without any fuss.

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