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May 23, 2012
Seattle Dining In Photos, Part Two
Bookstores, coffee shops, the gorgeous library, John Irving at Town Hall, Pike Place Market, bicycle rides, ferry rides, and food food food. That was the Seattle itinerary. Yesterday's post provided a few snapshots of some of the street snacks sampled during our trip. Today it's mostly a look at a f ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
Seattle Dining In Photos, Part One
How well can a person get to know a city in one week? Let me answer by saying this: Seattle is one of the sunniest places I've ever been; I doubt folks living there even know what a cloud looks like. And the reuben sandwich I ate at the shop pictured above? Best sandwich in Seattle! Or at least as g ... More >>
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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 >>
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May 10, 2012
Estiatorio Milos Marketa: Imported Seafoods, Homemade Greek Yogurt, Barrel-Aged Feta
The long anticipated Estiatorio Milos debuted this week on at 730 First Street on South Beach (305-604-6800) and wow, it's a stunner. The 200-seater is clad in white marble and polished woods of various tints, with virtually every inch of the space vying for visual attention. The seafood display fea ... More >>
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May 4, 2012
Cinco de Mayo Tomorrow: Tell Your Friends Tacos No Son De Los Gringos
There is often confusion concerning the boundaries between Mexican food, Tex-Mex, other-American-Mex, and all variations thereof. Do people in Mexico eat tacos in fried, U-shaped corn tortillas? Is chimichanga a silly American word for an Americanized Mex concoction, or a silly Mexican word for an a ... More >>
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May 2, 2012
Pier 94 Ceviche Bar Is a Downtown Peruvian Catch
"The Village" has to be one of the coolest spots to dine in downtown Miami. The minimall of restaurants is located across the street from the Miami Tower, and features courtyard dining at some very worthy eateries. Martini 28 is one. Thai Angel was another, but it is now out of business. The unworth ... More >>
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April 24, 2012
Kings County Pizza Sells Da Real Brooklyn Slice
Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York, and Kings County Pizza is located in North Miami Beach. The small slice of a restaurant is owned by a couple with roots in Queens and Long Island, but the pizza is touted as "Brooklyn's Finest." I'm not sure I'd go that far, but Kings' certainly serves ... More >>
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April 23, 2012
Mor's Kosher Deli Offers "Mor" For Less
Mor, from Tel Aviv, opened his kosher sandwich shop at 19200 West Dixie Highway in Aventura about two months ago. There are some ten sandwiches on the menu that look like food you would find anywhere else -- such as the "Italian" sub of dried salami, honey-glazed turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, onio ... More >>
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April 19, 2012
Kone Temaki Sake Lounge Serves Fat Sushi Rolls In South Beach
Technically speaking, Kone Temaki Sake Lounge does not serve fat sushi rolls/ But as the name suggests, it specializes in temaki, or sushi cones. Temaki looks like an ice cream cone, but is a little smaller -- the nori serves as the "cone" and raw fish, rice, and whatever else you decide to add beco ... More >>
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April 10, 2012
Greco Boys Grill Brings Great Greek Gyro to South Beach
Greco Boys Grill is a new and shiny Greek gyro/souvlaki place on Alton Road and 17th Street in South Beach -- something that area was in sore need or. Obligatory blue-hued murals of the Greek islands line the walls above beige wainscot, the floors are set in cobblestoned brick for extra effect, and ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
Spaghetto In SoBe Offers Pasta Dishes Starting at $4.98
Spaghetto is a new little joint on South Beach that offers diners their choice of 13 cuts of pasta, nine sauces, four additions, a salad, and three desserts. There are maybe a dozen indoor seats and a few more than that clustered on the sidewalk of Washington Avenue. You are not going to come here f ... More >>
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April 2, 2012
Miami Marlins Park: Teena's Pride, Freshly Shucked Oysters Just the Beginning of the Chow
The new Marlins Park park opens this week and Levy Restaurants invited me for a food tour. First thought: Centerfield sculpture notwithstanding, the stadium is just beautiful. As far as the concession foods go, I arrived at the park rather skeptical. The stuff served ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
Bolivar on SoBe: $9.99 For Bandeja Paisa, Soft Drink Included
Restaurants come and go with the seasons on Washington Avenue in South Beach. One of the latest to arrive is Bolivar Restaurant, "Fusion De Cocinas & Tragos."Jairo Hurtado, who also operates La Ventana, debuted this colorful Colombian - Peruvian - Venezuelan eatery about four months ago. The ... More >>
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March 7, 2012
Lolita Lights Up Nemo's Staid Old Space
Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar wants you to have fun while eating dinner. They call it "burlesque-inspired Mexican dining." That's why the decor, with its red velour walls, chandeliers, and tequila cages, looks a bit like an S & M bordello in Tijuana. But you know, the classy kind.And that's ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
Where It At? Special Wine Lunch Edition
It was a wonderful wine lunch, held somewhere at some point in the not too distant past. Here are photos of three dishes served. We'll tell you what the dishes are, and what wines were served, once you tell us where it at.More photos after the jump.
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December 14, 2011
Lantao Asian at Refurbished Surfcomber Hotel
Lee KleinKorean BBQ ribsThere's a new Asian restaurant on South Beach that you don't know about yet. For just over a week now, Lantao Kitchen Cocktails has been up, running, and serving a menu of gansig (snacks), bo ling (noodle bowls), shala (salads) zhuban (entrees), shuanfang (sides) -- ... More >>
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November 29, 2011
Sazón is the Spot For Cuban Food
Considering that Sazón Cuban Cuisine has anchored the corner of Collins Avenue and 73rd Street for so many years, you really don't see much written about it. And when you take into account just how fresh and authentic the cooking here is, the lack of attention is even more surprising.Prices are ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
Harry's Pizzeria Disappoints
Most of you know by now that Michael Schwartz has opened a pizzeria named for his son Harry in the former Pizza Volante Design District space. The room has been tinkered with a bit -- industrialized, so to speak -- but the wood-burning brick hearth still spits out pizzas with thin, well-charred crus ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
The New LouLou is Where it At
Photo by Lee KleinLouLou's swordfish ceviche.As in: LouLou Le Petit Bistro is the answer to last week's Where It At? The plates shown in that post were veal tongue gribiche and a dodine of salmon in tarragon beurre blanc.In fact, there is a lot of really genuine and well-prepared Fren ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
Hogzilla's Inspired Barbeque Is Up and Smoking
Lee KleinGreat sandwich, and I'm not pulling your pork.Hogzilla's Inspired Barbeque opened this past Sunday in the former digs of Bar-B-Q Beach on South Beach. Ron Garcia (Burger & Beer Joint) and Raul Rodriguez ("BBQ master") are the owners of this sprawling two-room, two-bar space, which is ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
Hibachi Grill Has No Hibachi -- Or Grill
Lee Klein"Hibachi" chickenHibachi Grill & Noodle Bar opened in downtown Miami about one month ago (it is located in the back of 50 Biscayne Blvd. at NE Third Avenue and NE First Street). The bright little mostly white space has a place where you can order, and some other counter space to stan ... More >>
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October 31, 2011
Where It At? Veal Tongue Gribiche and Salmon Dodine
Lee KleinWhat it is? Veal tongue gribiche, and salmon dodine.What gribiche and dodine are: Sauce gribiche combines minced hard-boiled egg and cornichon with capers, fresh herbs -- classically parsley, chervil and tarragon -- and hints of vinegar and Dijon. Think of it as an non-emulsified tartar sau ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Big Pink: An $18 Breakfast? That's a Lot of Green!
Lee Klein$12.50 omelet plate.One of the reasons Big Pink has remained a popular neighborhood haunt over the years is its neat, contemporary coffee shop ambiance. Light streams through floor-to-ceiling windows, and lofty ceilings add to the airy feeling. Dining outdoors on this peaceful block sout ... More >>
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October 21, 2011
Nemo Space Gives Way To Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar
Lee KleinThe guessing game -- looking for Nemo's replacement -- is over: Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar has posted it's sign in the window. Lolita has branches in Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, seems to have a rep for good tacos and an extensive inventory of tequilas.The Greenwich menu start ... More >>
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September 21, 2011
Crumb On Parchment Serves A Crummy Sandwich
Lee KleinThis is the best bread in the house?Fame is a treacherous double-edged sword. On the one edge: Had I walked into a regular diner or coffee shop, ordered a chicken salad sandwich and chicken pot pie, and received the equivalent of what I got at Crumb On Parchment, I would have been rather ... More >>
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August 18, 2011
Martini 28: Three-Course Lunch For $9.99
Lee KleinPork chops with mashed potatoes and vegetables.In the summer of '09, the husband/wife team of chef Martin and pastry chef Charo Villacorta fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Martini 28. For their location they chose what is called "The Village," a quaint outdoor mini-mall of restauran ... More >>
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August 9, 2011
Jerry's Famous Deli Serves $18.50 Tacos and Corned Beef For Almost the Same
Lee KleinFajita beef burrito plate."Why would anyone go to a Jewish-style delicatessen to eat Mexican food?" I asked upon espying tacos, burritos, and fajitas at Jerry's Famous Deli on South Beach. Then the answer popped into my head faster than chopped liver slides through a digestive system: To ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Black Chicken, Watermelon Toothpaste, & Outer Space: 10 Travel Photos
Here are ten things that I learned on my summer vacation to Thailand: 1. In Mae Salong, I discovered that there is such a thing as black chicken. The color is natural from the breed, and it tastes like the regular chicken does here: fresh and delicious without all the hormones and stuff pumped into ... More >>
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May 20, 2011
Sweet Point Bakery & Cafe: Free Coffee In The Morning
Lee KleinOatmeal cookieThe early bird catches the free coffee at this bright and airy new addition to the midtown Miami scene: Arrive between 8 am and 10 am, and a cuppa basic American joe is complimentary. Of course once the bird lands in front of Sweet Point's pastry display case, chances are t ... More >>
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May 11, 2011
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.: Egg Creams Yes, Bialys No
Lee KleinWe first wrote about the planned South Beach branch of
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May 9, 2011
Sneak Review: Thali Indian & Thai Cuisine
Lee KleinThali tandoori A spicy starter preceding this week's Cafe review:The thali encompasses a lot of different tastes at an attractive price, and as such provides a solid introductory sampling of menu items for those visiting the restaurant for the first time. That said, if one of the thali d ... More >>
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May 3, 2011
Pizza Fusion: Organic Doesn't Necessarily Mean Good
Lee KleinFusion's individual pieGuess it's time to admit I'm just not a New Age pizza guy. I wasn't crazy about the product at Naked Pizza when I sampled it last summer, although the crust of grains, nuts, roots, and "heat-resistant probiotics" was pretty good. In retrospect, I liked Naked's pizz ... More >>
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April 22, 2011
Sneak Review: Lulu
Lee KleinLulu's snapper in cream sauceA little lulu of a chew from next week's restaurant review:"'I am of those who like to stay late at the café,' the older waiter said. 'With all those who do not want to go to bed. With all those who need a light for the night.'" The passage from Ernest Hemingwa ... More >>
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April 15, 2011
Sneak Review: Jimmy'z Kitchen in Wynwood
Lee KleinJimmy'z churrascoA quick bite to go from next week's Cafe review:Upon entering Jimmy'z Kitchen in Wynwood, one is struck by how much bigger, brighter, and more colorful it is than the original outlet in South Beach. Granted, it would have been nearly impossible for the new North Miami ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Sneak Review: Blue Door Fish
Lee KleinBlue Door's Lemon Meringue PieA peek at next week's Cafe review of the renamed and refocused restaurant at the Delano:Crabavocat and "big ravioli" are two longstanding Troisgrois classics still offered. The latter is sensational, a single, sizeable, sumptuous ravioli plumped with moussel ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
Where It At? Lemon Meringue Pie
Lee KleinWhat it is: An individual lemon meringue tart.Where it at? That's what we want to know. Give it your best guess in the comments section below.Follow Short Order on Facebook and Twitter @Short_Order.
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March 28, 2011
Where It At? Unagi Sashimi
Lee KleinWhat it is: Two pieces of freshwater eel with a lot of garnish.Where it at? Place your best guess in the comments section below.Hint: The eel was delicious, but the restaurant in question could be described using the term for one of the four garnishes in photo.Follow Short Order on Faceb ... More >>
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March 16, 2011
Miami's Best Food Court Is Out of Sight
Lee KleinAm I in Mexico?Granted, I don't often stroll around downtown Miami -- and when I do, it isn't generally in the vicinity of the Miami Towers building. What I'm trying to say is that I only recently stumbled into a downtown alleyway that led to a hitherto unknown-to-me cluster of outdoor r ... More >>
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March 11, 2011
Sneak Review: Wine Depot & Bistro 555
Lee Klein555 charcuterie platter A small sip of next week's Cafe review:Slices of country bread with flour-dusted crust are brought to each table; try not to eat too many as you'll want some to go along with just about any food you're likely to order. Like, say, the charcuterie plate of prosciutt ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
New Orleans Cooking In North Miami Beach at New Rum Cake Factory
Lee KleinElena Robinson So are you getting set for a wild Miami-style Mardi Gras celebration this week? Neither am I. But I did spend some of Fat Tuesday enjoying delectable, home-style New Orleans cooking in North Miami Beach. Yes, that's right, there's a place on NE 163rd Street cooking up jamb ... More >>
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March 4, 2011
Sneak Review: db Bistro Moderne
Lee KleinDuck rillette at db's loungeAn amuse bouche to precede next week's Cafe review:Vichyssoise de lettue wowed by way of a chilled potato base greened and lightened with pureed romaine lettuce and créme fraîche. The velvety velouté contained bits of tomato confit and green olives, and a f ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
SBWFF 2011: Parting Impressions
Lee KleinAnother year, another booze-and-food drenched four day bacchanal. Here are a few last thoughts:Let Them Eat Cake: Flawless. A fantastic party. Hard to imagine this not being the high point of the Festival.BubbleQ: The last dance for this particular event was well orchestrated. There was ... More >>
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February 18, 2011
Sneak Review: Rickenbacker Fish Company and Market
Lee KleinRickenbacker's linguini with shrimpA little bait just to get you hooked on next week's Cafe review:The fish we sampled was undeniably fresh...Composed plates include grilled mahi fillet, blackened and capped with pineapple salsa...and wasabi-coated tuna with balsamic glaze and pickled gi ... More >>
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February 17, 2011
Banh Mi, Bubble Tea, Mock Smoked Duck at Shing Wang
Lee KleinHalf a banh miIn December, we wrote about Shing Wang having introduced banh mi sandwiches on its vegetarian-friendly Chinese menu. "I'll be heading up to 167th real soon to check out these new items," I vowed. Well, I made it up there yesterday, which to me is "real soon," although folks ... More >>
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February 11, 2011
Sustain's Porchetta Sandwich: Where's The Pork?
Lee KleinRoli Roti's porchettaI like Sustain Restaurant Bar quite a bit. I also like porchetta sandwiches quite a bit. Yet I do not like Sustain's porchetta sandwich.For the uninitiated, porchetta is made by rolling a pork belly around a pork loin, adding plenty of herbs and some garlic, wrappi ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Food Truck Meet at Tobacco Road -- That Means Beer & Booze!
Lee KleinHale, Hale, the gang's all here.In the ever-changing universe of food truck gatherings, a new twist is on the way: This coming Sunday, Feb. 13 (and every Sunday thereafter), from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the "Brickell Truck Rally" will take place at Tobacco Road (626 South Miami Ave.). I ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
Where It At? Duck Rillette
Lee KleinWhat it is: Duck rillette (the well-seasoned meat cooked slowly in fat, then cooled in same fat). This one comes speckled with pink peppercorns and a small dice of Turkish apricot. Three crisp croutons of baguette are served alongside.Where it at? Take your best guess in the comments sec ... More >>
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January 28, 2011
1st Avenue Bistro & Bakery's $5.95 Breakfast Special
Lee KleinThis plate and a cup of coffee for $5.95.The 1st Avenue Bistro & Bakery has been around since 2008 downtown near the courthouse. It is owned and operated by a French couple who opened their first restaurant, Les Trois Petits Bergers, in Izeaux, France, in 1989. They also had a second es ... More >>
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January 26, 2011
Canyon Ranch Debuts New Carillon Room With 5 for $5 Happy Hour
Lee KleinEdamame and apple-tini: $10If you drive by Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, you'll see the word Carillon spelled out in baby blue letters against the white backdrop of the Hotel's rooftop. It's a leftover from when The Carillon Hotel was a shining symbol of ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Where It At? Paella
Lee KleinWhat it is? Paella Valenciana with mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, lobster, and chorizo.Where it at? That's the question I shellfishly ask. Don't clam up -- go for the bait and take a guess in the comments section below. We'll have the answer on Monday if you don't get it first.Bonus q ... More >>
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