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Miami's Fritas: El Mago and Beyond

See also: "Closer Look: El Mago de las Fritas in Little Havana."

PB Steak in SoBe: The Pubbelly Trio Strikes Again

See also: "Closer Look: PB Steak in Sunset Harbour."

A $40 Burger: Shake Shack, BurgerFi, Soyka, and db Bistro

We here at Short Order know that sometimes you want candlelight and cloth napkins... and other times you just want to tuck a paper napkin into your collar and chow down like you were raised in Polk County. So where should you go when you've got forty bucks burning a hole in your pocket and want a bu ... More >>

Tiny Taqueria Serves Miami's Most Authentic Carnitas

See the slide show "Closer Look: Con Sabor a Mexico in Little Havana."

With Oak Tavern, David Bracha Takes Root in the Design District

See also: "Closer Look: Oak Tavern in the Design District"

Toro Toro Joins the Brunch Club in Downtown Miami

Should we find ourselves in Downtown Miami and in need of [a few] mimosas and some serious eats, Toro Toro's new brunch service will swiftly cater to the hungry. The Pan-Latin steakhouse that New Times called "bullish" for its ambitious fare and moderate prices, is now offering brunch on Sundays fr ... More >>

Miami Restaurants Make Their Own Bacon

Steak, Caviar and Charcuterie at The Setai Grill, Now Open

The Setai Grill, which opened yesterday, should be off to a superb start. The new venture, billed as a New York style steakhouse featuring French gastronomy techniques, opened yesterday in Miami Beach's swank Setai Hotel. Read also: - PM Fish and Steak House: Pricey Steaks in a Gorgeous, Bicultural ... More >>

Thanksgiving 2012: Miami Restaurant Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Guide

While the rest of Miami hurries to Publix and Fresh Market for last minute shopping lists, the smart people of this good city will stare good and hard at this list -- and with just a quick phone call (or click of the mouse), Thanksgiving dinner will be taken care of without so much as breaking a swe ... More >>

Miami's Best Chicken Wings: Sakaya to Sparky's to Scully's

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.If you decide to go on a hunt for Miami's best chicken w ... More >>

Miami's Five Best Offal Dishes for Halloween

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.Instead of bringing some insipid blood-covered body part ... More >>

Doma Polo Bistro: Great Start Argentine Style

Ulises Ledain opened Doma Polo Bistro this past August 23, but he's actually been in the restaurant industry in Miami for over a decade. Previously, Ledain was involved with Dolce Vita, the gelato-café with locations across Miami. For eight years, he also served many financial and consulting roles ... More >>

The Dome: Caviar and Eclectic Global Fare in an Eco-Chic Environment

See also: Slide show: Closer Look: The Dome.

Macchialina Taverna Rustica: Magic and Pasta Happen Here

View a photo slide show of Macchialina.

Miami's Best Brazilian Restaurants

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.The 16th Annual Brazilian Film Festival, presented by In ... More >>

The Perfect Roast Chicken: Tips From Andrew Carmellini, Jeff McInnis and Michael Schwartz

Emily CodikA roast chicken is a lot like a chocolate chip cookie. Both are obviously prepared in an oven, but aside from that, both are one of the most popular subjects tackled by food writers, alongside other classics like the perfect pie crust or chicken noodle soup. Just like every pastry cookboo ... More >>

Villa Azur's Pricey Mediterranean Fare Is Fresh but Nothing Special

View a slide show of Villa Azur.

Splish Splash

Josh's Deli: Old-School, House-Cured Meats and Pickles in Miami Beach

View a slide show of Josh's Delicatessen & Appetizing.

Miami vs. Seattle Food Scenes: The Magic City Falls Short

Edge Steak and Bar Wins With Delicious Cuts, Bright Cuisine, and Affordable Bills

View a photo slide show of Edge Steak & Bar.

PM Fish and Steak House: Pricey Steaks in a Gorgeous, Bicultural Setting

Salumeria 104: A Midtown Trattoria Treats Miami to Delectable Regional Italian Fare

View a slide show of Salumeria 104.

The Grind Burgers Announced

​The Grind, Miami's home town burger competition, is this Saturday and we're finally counting down to burger madness.On March 31 at 7 p.m., 30 local restaurants will compete with their meat at Wynwood's Miami Entertainment Complex. Tickets are still available for $75 in advance, $85 at the door. V ... More >>

Deli Battle at Four Local Sedano's Locations

​It happens to us all the time: you're at the supermarket deli counter, waiting in what seems to be an endless line of people getting out of work, you look at the number on your little green ticket stub and it says 62. But the number in brightly lit red lettering behind the counter says 40.Ugh. "I ... More >>

Barceloneta is the Pubbelly team's latest hip bistro

The Grind Presents the Short Order Best Backyard Burger Competition, Vote Now!

​The Grind, Miami's home town burger competition, is only three weeks away and the competition is heating up.On March 31 at 7 p.m., 30 local restaurants will showcase their best burgers at Wynwood's Miami Entertainment Complex -- and you get to eat your way through all of them.But professionals ar ... More >>

Blue Collar Miami: A working-class joint wins with American comfort food and just plain comfort

Miami's Best Valentine's Day Dinners

​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 Maserati, depend ... More >>

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

​"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. But as most will agree, the best ones are the classic. Give us a good-size hunk of ... More >>

CG Burgers versus DGB: Damn Good Burger

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

View a slide show of SushiSamba.

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

​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 and is topped with thick-cut bac ... More >>

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 >>

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

View a slide show of Kane Steakhouse.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Andalus in the Design District: close, but no cigar

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>