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Best Chefs in America: A Peer Review For Chefs Names Miami's Finest Toques

There's nothing new about peer reviews. Many professions, most notably attorneys, scientists and physicians, frequently evaluate their peers in an effort to maintain a standard level of competence and acknowledge outstanding members of their field. With the publication of Best Chefs America, add che ... More >>

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

Oak Tavern's wooden tables are worn -- their faded chocolate surfaces fashioned out of reclaimed lumber, their corners burnt with the logo of a majestic oak. Outside, a courtyard envelops the eponymous tree. Inside, red brick walls guard a precarious past. In less than a decade, the Design District ... More >>

Bill Telepan Pop-Up at Harry's Pizzeria

Bill Telepan, chef at the Upper West Side restaurant Telepan in New York City, dedicates his time outside the kitchen to Wellness in the Schools, an organization focused on inspiring nutritious eating and fitness in public schools across the country. You may have seen Telepan, alongside the organiz ... More >>

February 2013 Restaurant Openings and Closings

The second month of the new year saw some activity as restaurants clamored to open to take advantage of the large crowds of foodies who traveled to Miami and Miami Beach from California, New York, and even Broward County to drink in their fill of good wine and celebrity sightings at the South Beach ... More >>

Sear'N Gears: Michael's Genuine Chef Plans Gourmet Fare on a Bike

Meet Aleric Constantin, current grill cook at Michael's Genuine and the cycling chef. Aleric attended Le Cordon Bleu, and upon his graduation worked in the kitchen of Eating House for a six-month period before moving on to Michael's Genuine.His time with Giorgio Rapicavoli and presently Michael Schw ... More >>

Harry's Pizzeria To Offer Brunch Starting January 6

Harry's Pizzeria, the casual pizza joint owned by James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, will be launching a new brunch service starting Sunday, January 6. The brunch menu, spearheaded by chef de cuisine Manny Sulbaran, is short but sweet. It features only six dishes, in addition to weekly ... More >>

Last-Minute Gifts from Sushi Samba and Schnebly's

We're so close to Christmas the countdown is about to switch from days to mere hours. If you're one of those who gets shopping done early, pre-Thanksgiving early, then give yourself a pat on the back and get out of our sight. You're making us feel guilty.For the rest of us scrambling to check off th ... More >>

Cochon 555 Announces 2013 Miami Tour Dates, Pre-Sale Begins

Mark the date. Cochon 555 will be making its way through Miami April 21 at the Four Seasons Miami in Brickell. The pork-centric affair that was dubbed "the event of the year" in 2012 will be making its national rounds again, advocating the expansion of sustainable farming and heritage breed pigs. ... More >>

November 2012 Restaurant Openings and Closings

November in Miami saw many anticipated restaurants opening, and a few closings that had most people surprised, indeed.  Some welcome additions to our local food scene include Dena Marino's MC Kitchen, Myron Mixon's Pride and Joy, and David Bracha's Oak Tavern.Read also:- Florida Cookery: Every ... More >>

Olive Oil From Frantoia to Lucini. What's Your Favorite?

The first step in building a well-stocked pantry is selecting a good extra virgin olive oil. I've taken this step several times, thus leading to an over-stocked pantry. See also: - Buy Good Olive Oil: Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, and Organic Are Only The Start In my cupboard, next to the oddball w ... More >>

Jeff McInnis on South Beach's Farm-To-Table Renaissance and What's Ahead for Yardbird, Part Two

Jeff McInnis incorporates his eclectic kitchen background into Yardbird's menu. "I use Caribbean influences in dishes from time to time depending on what's in season," he explains. And there is always a hint of French fare. After all, he says, "Classic French is the foundation of almost all American ... More >>

Whisk's Brendan Connor Pairs With Michael Schwartz's Harry's Pizzeria To Showcase Florida Beer

In a never-ending quest to rid their space of the bad aura left by the departed Pizza Volante, the good folks of Michael Schwartz's Genuine Hospitality Group and Harry's Pizzeria are hosting a special event showcasing the benefits of eating local in Florida.Truthfully we're nearly mango-ed out, so i ... More >>

Four Restaurants That Dish for a Cause

Restaurants have always been part of a community's charitable scene, usually by either hosting fundraisers or donating gift certificates to be used in charity auctions. But we've been seeing a new wave of philanthropy in restaurants that we hope to see much more of. Restaurants have been increasingl ... More >>

Michael Schwartz's Harry's Pizzeria Presents a "Modern Twist on Classic Soul"

Think you got soul? Then get ready for the second annual Soul Fest this weekend at the Stage (Best New Venue for Live Music by New Times last year).Soul Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday in celebration of an era "when soul music prevailed." The music alone is enough motivation to attend, but ... More >>

Buy Good Olive Oil: Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, and Organic Are Only the Start

Have you ever visited a Miami supermarket in a rush? You might know how frustrating it is to see those confused shoppers, causing all sorts of traffic jams with their shopping carts as they meticulously read the labels on bottles of olive oil. Chances are several will be slowly inspected before a fi ... More >>

Free Tickets: Harry's Pizzeria Hosts Greenhouse Pizzeria Pop-Up UPDATED

​Michael Schwartz is hosting another popup at Harry's Pizzeria. The fourth dinner, in what is turning out to be a much-celebrated series in Miami, features Cleveland's Jonathon Sawyer taking over the restaurant for a one-night-only meal Wednesday, April 4.Sawyer, Food & Wine Magazine's 2010 Be ... More >>

Hedy Goldsmith Talks James Beard, Cookbooks, and Tattoos

​On Monday, the 2012 James Beard finalists were announced, leaving Michael's Genuine Food & Drink pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith the last hope of Miami taking home a coveted Beard award this year. Her boss, Michael's chef/owner Michael Schwartz, received the Beard award for Best Chef South in 2010 ... More >>

Cochon 555 Coming to Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell

​Cochon 555, the traveling wine and pig competition, is on its fourth U.S. tour. On Monday, its leaders announced it will be making a stop in Miami. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell on April 1st and features some of Miami's top chefs, including Michelle Bernstein of Mic ... More >>

Free Tickets: Harry's Pizzeria Hosting James Beard Winner Marc Vetri Pop-Up (Updated)

​We're not sure if Michael Schwartz is having more fun as chef or host at Harry's Pizzeria, but we say whatever makes him happy, makes us very happy (and hungry).As an early kick-off to the parties and festivities of the 2012 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Harry's Pizzeria is hosting anothe ... More >>

Miami food scene 2011: food trucks, great chefs, and real coffee continue the culinary ascent

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 >>

Carmellini, Schwartz, Yes. Behr, Bittman, No. Five Cookbook Authors Not at the Miami Book Fair

I have come to praise the Miami Book Fair International, not to bury it. I mean seriously: Is there any other event of this size that runs so seamlessly and trouble-free year after year? Plus, if not for Mitchell Kaplan, a lot of people in Miami might still not know what a book is.All I'm saying is ... More >>

Outstanding in the Field Plans Big Eats at Hani Khouri's Farm

Jeremy Fenske​Come January 6, a group called Outstanding in the Field, in cahoots with chef Alejandro Pinero of Sustain Restaurant Bar and farmer Hani Khouri, will hold one of its sensational outdoor farm dinners at Hani's Mediterranean Organics in the Redlands. I spoke with founding chef Jim De ... More >>

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar's Small Shares: A First Bite (Pictures)

All photos by Laine DossJeff McInnis is behind the burner at Yardbird​Yardbird Southern Table & Bar might be onto something. The restaurant, which features home style Southern cuisine, a lively bar filled with bourbon and beer selections, and hot your chef Jeff McInnis, might just have become ... More >>

Hedy Goldsmith Bakes With Love... And A Little Booze

Michael's Genuine Food & DrinkHedy Goldsmith is cooking up some lovin' at Michael's Genuine....​Hedy Goldsmith, the executive pastry chef at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, brings new meaning to the term "take on the day." Goldsmith recently took time out of her busy schedule to chat with ... More >>

Dinner and a Movie Sold Out, Menu is Released

Courtesy of O CinemaOMG! will look like this... but with food.​Looks like the early birds caught the local, organically raised worms. Tickets to OMG!, a dinner and movie collaboration between Wynwood's O Cinema and Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, are officially sold-out.Notwithstanding the cri ... More >>

A Miami Chef Timeline (1986-2008)

Chef Allen helped launch the modern Miami dining scene in 1986The closing of Chef Allen's last week represented the end of an important chapter in Miami restaurant history. There was a time in the mid-'90s when the main restaurant debate at gatherings focused on whether Allen Susser, ... More >>

Miami Culinary Institute Is New Breeding Ground for Talented Cooks

Photo by Jackie Sayet​The Miami Culinary Institute, the culinary arts school of Miami Dade College, celebrated the opening of its 34,000-square-foot green building April 14. The school, which took its first group of students in January, will try to change culinary education by training students to ... More >>

South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2011 Menus Shared

​The South Beach Wine and Food Festival's premiere events have a lot in common with a White House State Dinner -- both are nearly impossible for us average schmucks to get into and both don't release their menus before the event. Take Burger Bash, for instance. On the event page you'll see a listi ... More >>

Miami Culinary Institute In Session; New Digs in April

​It seems everywhere you turn a new restaurant is popping up trying to get a foothold in a very competitive industry. Miami Dade College hopes to support this enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit at the Miami Culinary Institute. A long awaited addition, the $22-million eight story building located ... More >>

Blog Watch: Cobaya, Burgers and Pancakes

Paula NiñoGiant oyster with habanero-citrus cauliflower by chef Joshua Marcus at the latest Cobaya dinner​Food for Thought offers a recap of the latest Cobaya dinner at Chow Down Grill.Chadzilla suggests we check out American Noodle Bar and Pastry is Art.Les Dames d'Escoffier are holding the ... More >>

Open Season at Knaus Berry Farm in Pictures

Jacob KatelBun life. Rolling fatties all day.​ Knaus Berry Farm bakery probably makes the best cinnamon rolls anywhere in the world. We can't guarantee it, but most people who've had them agree. "The recipe isn't neccessarily secret, but we don't share it," says Thomas Blocher, bakery manager. He ... More >>

Blog Watch: Art Basel and New Markets

D. Kehr​The best of South Florida food blogs last week. You know, in case you missed it while you were in a holiday food-induced coma.Food for Thought puts out a great guide on where to eat during Art Basel. Tinkering with Dinner prepares Monlar oo thoke with his first CSA delivery.Redland Rambles ... More >>

Chef Mike Sabin of Prime One Twelve Explains What Happened to Nemo

Photo by Gary JamesMike Sabin's got the chops. And the fins.​Before we begin, we should clarify: Mike Sabin is not only the head chef at Prime One Twelve. He's actually corporate chef for Myles Restaurant Group, the owners of the aforementioned and also Prime Italian, Nemo, Shoji Sushi, Big Pink, ... More >>

Lee Schrager: South Beach food genius speaks

Blog Watch: Food Trucks, Tostones and Sweets

via Sugar CaveHedy Goldsmith's cookies​Food for Thought reviews Dim Ssam a Go Go and Jefe's Original.Kitchen Interviews builds a meal around Vietnamese prawn crackers.Tostones! Get a recipe by chef Michael Schwartz at The Genuine Kitchen.Foodalogue throws an African-themed dinner party.Redland Ram ... More >>

Handicapping the James Beard Awards

Consider it March Madness for gastronomic geeks: This Monday, March 22 the esteemed semifinalist nominees for the James Beard Awards 2010 will be whittled down to the even more esteemed finalists. In the combined spirit of great cooking and great bookies, we are offering the betting odds for who wil ... More >>

Cayman Cookout Chef Interview: Host Eric Ripert Shares How to Eat Local On-Island, Proves Chivalry is not Dead

If you have your pointer finger on the pulse of the global food community and its star chefs, you would know this past weekend was the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman's second annual Cayman Cookout.  We're speaking of the island rendezvous of illustrious professional cooks including Jose Andrés, Da ... More >>

Worst Dining Trends Of The Past Decade (According to Chicago Tribune, Michael Schwartz, and Short Order)

Courtesy of SoBe Wine & FoodDon't invite this man to your commune.​The Chicago Tribune website last week printed a list of the ten worst dining trends of the past decade, as decided by various movers and shakers in the American food world. Miami's own Michael Schwartz weighed in, his pet peeve ... More >>

Weekly Wrap Up: The Friday Angus and Brangus

Jacob Katel Stay tuned. Next week Short Order tries to buy a walking hamburger.​Like beef? We do. So stop by next week -- we're gonna try to buy us some. Here's what you might have missed over the last week. From the people who made Jaguar a cash cow, Talavera, now open. Two Chef ... More >>

Best of Miami 2009 Preview: Best Chefs

(New Times Best of Miami issue hits the streets this week. With this post, Riptide 2.0 provides an appetizer. The main course/entire issue will appear on the website Tuesday afternoon.)   Best ChefsCindy Hutson and Doug RodriguezPast honorees of this lifetime achievement-type award ... More >>

James Beard Award Winners

Miami didn't bring home any Beards this year. The award for best new restaurant went to Momofuku Ko  in New York, not Miami's Sra. Martinez, edged out by comic value points for the name Momofuku.Best Chef South went to John Currence from City Grocery in Oxford, Mississippi. One of the dis ... More >>

A Reason for You to Wine

Bengal Indian Cuisine

Bengal Indian Cuisine from Miami New Times on Vimeo.Bengal Indian Cuisine restaurant at NE 20th and Biscayne Boulevard specializes in "modern Indian" food, but its influences range from traditional Northern Indian to Central Asian and Bangladeshi cooking. Owner Mainul Chowdhury's native country is ... More >>

Introducing Meghan "The Forager" Tanner, Organics Dealer

Meghan "The Forager" Tanner is a South Florida organics dealer. She provides the freshest produce and ingredients, local, exotic and otherwise, to forward thinking, quality-minded chefs. She's an Allapattah-market mainstay, a Homestead hustler, a Redland raider, a South Dade trafficker pushing heav ... More >>

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