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Great Finds at Brickell's Oriental Bakery & Grocery, but Don't Tell Them You're With New Times

The wafting smell of shawarma and freshly baked pita bread greets customers as they mosey into Oriental Bakery and Grocery. It's one of just a handful of Middle Eastern specialty markets in Greater Miami. In fact, it was the first of its kind in South Florida, having opened 41 years ago. It's ... More >>

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen offers rom-com shenanigans

Miami's Most Expensive New Year's Eve Dinners

​Earlier this week, we shared a list of restaurants that offer reasonably-priced ways to bid farewell to 2011.But what about if you're a Maybach-driving playa for whom money is no object? You're going to want to start your evening with a nice (i.e. expensive) New Year's Eve extravaganza. We've got ... More >>

Mare Nostrum Officially Opens On Monday

Jonah GouinMare Nostrum's "wine cube."​The Romans used to call the Mediterranean Mare Nostrum (Latin for "our sea"), so it makes sense that most of the menu at this new restaurant in Brickell is inspired by the coastal regional cuisines of Italy, France and Spain. Mare Nostrum (1111 SW First Ave.) ... More >>

Shoe Designer's Giant Blue, $24 Million Star Island Mansion for Sale

​Much like his shoe line, the décor of designer Donald J. Pliner's Star Island mansion is of questionable taste. Listen, we're not gonna directly say his shoes and home are tacky. We're just going to say we wouldn't spend $475 on beaded loafers, nor would we shell out $24 million for the house. ... More >>

Roots, Rock, Reggae

Joan Nathan on Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous

Photo by Michael LionstarAuthor Joan Nathan has your haroset hookup.​South Florida certainly has its share of Jews--it has been estimated the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach is home to about 10 percent of American Jews--so we wanted to share some culinary inspiration, especi ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Kimchi Benedict at Michael's Genuine

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Corned Beef Sandwich at Sam's Deli

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Enchiladas de Mole at Burritos Grill Cafe

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: A Slice at Steve's Pizza

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Onion Soup at Le Bouchon du Grove

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Yaki-Udon at Hiro's Yakko-San

Photo by Riki Altman​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Peking Duck at The Setai

Photo by Alvaro Contreras​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Oysters at Area 31

Jackie Sayet​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Roast Baby Suckling Pig at Sardinia

Photo by Alvaro Contreras​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Supermoon Perro at La Moon

Paula Niño​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Pan Con Minuta at La Camaronera

Jacob Katel​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

Event Review: 10 X 10 at Miami Art Museum, May 13

Photo by Ben Thacker​Click here to view all the photos from this event.10 X 10 Miami MAM Contemporaries SocialMiami Art Museum, Miami Thursday, May 13, 2010Better than: Ben Stiller's Night at the MuseumThe Review:10 x 10 is a concept lecture series featuring ten up and coming local creative mind ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Nasi Goreng at Bali Cafe

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Goat Stew at Tap Tap

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Pâté Sandwich at La Sandwicherie

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Hummus at Pita Loca

Lee KleinSuch a nosh!​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Fried Fish Sandwich at Alabama Jack's

Jacob Katel​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Joe's Stone Crab Claws

​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Deep-Fried Biscuit at the Pit Bar-B-Que

Jacob KatelDeep-fried biscuit with chicken, ribs, fries, and coleslaw.​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Bang Bang Shrimp at A Fish Called Avalon

​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Pan Con Bistec at Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop

Photo by Jose D. Duran​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Chopped Salad at The Forge

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersThe Chopped Salad at The Forge. ​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: The Memphis Piggie at Bar-B-Que Beach

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Liquid Nitrogen Heirloom Tomato Salad at Dilido Beach Club

Jacob KatelThe frozen dressing is scooped on top of the salad where it melts as the diner eats it.​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Bacon Guacamole at El Scorpion

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersThe bacon guacamole at El Scorpion. ​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Steak Empanada at La Estancia Argentina

Lee Klein​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Praline Bread Pudding at Morgans

Photo by Maria Argüello/Yelp.com​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken Spinach Panini at Lemoni Cafe

Photo by Jose D. Duran​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Oneburger's Goat Cheese Burger

Photo by Riki AltmanDivine flavors abound in Oneburger's Goat Cheese selection.​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Fresh Warbat at Middle East Best Food

Jacob KatelFresh baked warbat with home-made cows milk cheese, phyllo dough, home-made syrup, and crushed pistachios.​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Churros at Sra. Martinez

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersThe churros at Sra. Martinez. ​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Quadretti con Portobello Olio Tartufato at Spiga

Photo by DOK​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Corn on the Cob at Shorty's Bar-B-Q

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersCorn on the Cob at Shorty's Bar-B-Q.​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

100 Favorite Dishes: Spicy Tuna Rock at Asia Bay

Photo by Jacquelynn D. PowersSpicy Tuna Rock at Asia Bay​As a countdown to New Times' "Best of Miami" 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.

Letters from the Issue of July 30, 2009

"No law can change a disturbed mind that's a disaster waiting to happen."

Will Sen. Bill Nelson Help a U.S. Veteran's Moroccan Family?

He served his country. Now he wants justice.

Fighting for Justice for a Family Half a World Away

Think South Florida cops are crooked? Thank goodness you don't live in Morocco. Omar Ezzaidi, a Moroccan native who now lives in Miami, moved to the United States in 1998, leaving his family behind. Five years later, he became an American citizen and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Omar se ... More >>

Jumping the Snapper

Brosia boards the Mediterranean bandwagon, with mixed results.

Call It Delicious

Victorious Victuals

Graze Merrick Park

Walk around the mall flowers and taste these tapas daisies

The Accidental Tourist

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