Nutella

Top Ten Lunch Spots in Miami

Do you often wonder what the hell a sanguich is? Are you tired of downing the same Publix sub every day? Do you consult your Spanglish dictionary every time co-workers rave about the ensalada César from the corner spot? Sounds like you need this: a re-initiation into all things lunch. So put down ... More >>

Nutella vs. World Nutella Day: The Little Guy Wins

Sometimes there are brands and products that are so well loved, they draw their own fan base and subculture. Take, for instance, Volvo owners, who push their cars until they're ancient rust buckets in an attempt to get 500,000 or more miles out of them. Or, consider McRib lovers, who search for the ... More >>

Love Is Blind in Coral Gables: Shrimp and Prosciutto Dumplings, Nutella Pizza

If love is blind, it's a serious shame, because that means it can't get a gander at the striking digs of its namesake new eatery in Coral Gables. Walk into Love Is Blind, adjacent to Merrick Park, and you're face-to-face with a glowing panorama of mounted candles, a tulip-topped gramophone, and a va ... More >>

Barezzito South Beach: We Get a First Bite

Step into Barezzito, Miami's newest late-night eatery and music venue -- and South Beach screams from every neon-hued nook and cranny. The sleek new Collins Avenue outpost is offering up live music, specials every night of the week and Asian fusion cuisine with a Latin flair. The new digs are the ... More >>

20. Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House

Giorgio Rapicavoli was the first Miami winner of Food Network's Chopped. He used the momentum of his win to open a pop-up restaurant on Ponce named Eating House. The concept was so successful that Rapicavoli ended up taking over the space and turning Eating House into a permanent fixture. Recently n ... More >>

Andrew Koussevitzky Chronicles World Tour Eats on the Hungry Drummer

You'd think the life of a rock star would be all bottle-popping and pretty girls. This might be the case for some, but not for the likes of Stellar Revival's drummer, Andrew Koussevitzky. The Miami-based music man lives a simple life in a Brickell high-rise with bills, high gas prices, and bad res ... More >>

Giorgio Rapicavoli Cooks at Casa Vincola Zonin Event, Leaks New Projects

At yesterday's Italian Culinary Experience at the Miami Culinary Institute, a few dozen public-relations professionals, chefs, and writers were treated to a wine-pairing lunch featuring Casa Vincola Zonin wines from Tuscany. These Italian Culinary Experience (ICE) lunches are part of a series that t ... More >>

SoBeWFF: Hedy Goldsmith, Jeni Britton-Bauer, Paulina Naranjo Share a Love for All Things Frozen and Sweet

For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times' Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. Credit three ladies for making this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival just a little bit, um, cooler: Hedy Goldsmith, James Beard award-nominated executive past ... More >>

Andrew Zimmern's Truck and Many More on Midtown Tracks for SoBeWFF

For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times' Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. By the time 2012 was upon us, more than 100 food trucks were rolling around Greater Miami. It seemed only natural some of them should feed the gastrophilic masses of the Sou ... 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 >>

Capriccio On The River Coming Soon

A new restaurant is opening on the Miami River. A sign has risen in front of the walkway of the swanky high-rise Brickell on the River's North Tower, near Tobacco Road and The Capital Grille. Follow the brown-brick road and you're led to the back end of the tower where there's a huge terrace and wal ... More >>

Food Resolutions: What To Not Give Up In 2013

With 2013 looming closer and New Year's resolutions dominating your drunken conversations, you're bound to start hearing blasphemous phrases like, "I'm going to stop drinking." Can someone get this guy a shot? He seems to have lost his mind. About a quarter of American adults formed New Year's reso ... More >>

Doomsday: Where To Eat Your Final Meal In Miami

With Christmas coming soon, we almost overlooked one minor detail. Doomsday is this Friday. Dun, dun, dun. The Mayans finished their calendar with a last cycle ending on December 21, 2012, which has fueled countless theories about the world ending on this date at precisely 11:11 (UTC). Make a wish ... More >>

Miami's Top Ten Italian Desserts

Because there are as many traditional Italian desserts as there are towns in Italy, Miami New Times has begrudgingly taken it upon itself to round up the top ten Italian desserts in Miami (yes, that's sarcasm, folks), because sometimes the best (and most affordable) way to get an authentic taste of ... More >>

FroYo From Coco Limon: Birthday Month Just Got A Little Lighter

Birthday Month, every office has one. The term, named by the office birthday expert Pam Beesly, refers to 'that' month when there is a birthday in the office nearly every other day. This often translates into being crammed into the kitchen eating sheetcake under a fluorescent light followed by the o ... More >>

Miami Spice 2012: The Good, The Great and The Grudging, Part One

Over the next three days, in the run-up to the August 1 roll-out of Miami Spice, I will rate the deals of some 50-plus menus as being good, great, or grudging.There has been a split in price categories this year, meaning there is now a "fine dining" grouping as well as a "luxury" grouping. The fine ... More >>

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

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Giotto Pizza Is A Fresh Find

Giotto Pizza opened on West Avenue in South Beach about a year ago, but I just made it in for the first time this past weekend. The storefront is bookended between a Starbucks to the left and the kosher West Avenue Cafe to the right. Outdoor tables of the three venues line up side by side, those of ... More >>

Miami's Ten Best Desserts

​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 in newsstands now.When dining out, it can be tough to make everyone in a group happy.; We ... More >>

64. Gabby's D'Lorean Burger and Tots at The Filling Station and Garage Bar

It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.64. Gabby's D'Lorean Burger and Tots at The Filli ... More >>

Sex on a Plate at New Eating House Pop-Up

Photo by Riki AltmanThey've got a bone for you, lady."I want to have sex with this bone marrow," uttered the gal sitting on the barstool next to us as she closed her eyes and bit down on a tanned toast round topped with chimichurri and glistening globes of savory, meaty fat. "Seriously, if this was ... More >>

February: Baked Alaska Day to World Nutella Day and Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

​One month down, 11 more to go before the so-called end of the world, and if you forgot to celebrate any of January's food holidays due to work, school, prison, food coma, etc., fret not faithful foodie 'cause February offers some interesting meal ideas for you--and your dog too. Valentine's Day i ... More >>

Art Deco Weekend Offers Cheap Tastings All Along Ocean Drive

​In its 35th year, Art Deco Weekend kicks off today, January 13, at noon and then continues until 11pm January 15. It  will highlight the second annual ADW Fashion Show and music performances. In addition, it will feature the annual Art Deco Weekend Parade, a classic car show, a lecture ... More >>

Eight Great New Year's Day Brunches In Miami

Technically, on January 1 your resolutions to live healthier, better and wiser in 2012 should kick in. But the truth is, most of the world wakes up on New Year's Day with a hangover (which, usually comes paired with a tinge of regret) and a craving for comfort food. So why not start off the year wit ... More >>

Charles Robinson Benefit: 660 at The Angler's to Host Basel Jazz Brunch December 4

Courtesy of 660 at The Angler'sA monstrosity of a burger (and by monstrosity, we mean beauty)​In an effort to offer great food for a great cause, 660 at the Angler's is hosting a Jazz Benefit Brunch December 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be a perfect finale to Art Basel weekend in Miami Beach.D ... More >>

LouLou Le Petit Bistro: Tasty but inconsistent

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Nutella Mug Cake: The Classiest Late Night Treat

Courtesy of FamilyKitchenSo quick to make and sweet to eat​Nutella, the famous hazelnut goo, would make a shoe taste good. But how about a mug cake? At best it's a dense brownie-like confection. At worst, well, goo is right. Here's how Short Order recommends to make it right. The entire recip ... More >>

Homemade Pretzels: Be Your Own Auntie Annes

By Anais AlexandreHoney Sage Pretzel with Grainy Mustard​Why do shopping malls hide Auntie Annes Pretzels in the midst of rambunctious chaos when all we want is that salty, and sometimes sweet, twisted-up treat? No, we don't want to go through a marathon and get spritzed in the eye by aggressive p ... More >>

Segafredo Pairs Cocktails With People

All photos by Laine DossEach of these models represented a new Segafredo cocktail.​Segafredo L'Originale on South Beach hosted an unusual and lively reception that paired their new collection of cocktails with people. Six drinks were showcased, each represented by a costumed model that personified ... More >>

Crepe Outdoors: Indulge Your Sweet and Savory Sides at BTTR

Crepe Outdoors has an urban/tropical theme.​Crepe Outdoors indulges both your sweet and savory sides with fresh, warm crepes filled with a variety of ingredients.If the truck or the owners look familiar, you've seen them around before. Crepes Outdoor is the former Wing Commander. Owners Bill and A ... More >>

A Foodie Hurricane Survival Kit

All photos by Laine Doss Keep pate instead of Spam in your hurricane kit.​Tropical Storm Emily is churning her way through the Caribbean and, according to the National Weather Service, Miami is in the "cone of death", with Emily predicted to affect us around Friday evening. Everyone in sou ... More >>

Five Cheap Restaurants on South Beach

​South Beach dining can be nauseating before you even pick a restaurant, if you don't know how to navigate it properly. Restaurants hire hot girls to wave menus in your face and yell lunch specials at you while their cleavage falls out of their shirts. Everything seems to cost twice what it should ... More >>

Maje Café Brightens Downtown Daytime Offerings

Lesley Elliott​Admist the skyscrapers downtown, there are few breakfast and lunch offerings for worker bees. In fact, on a street filled with hotels catering to business clients and crowded with foreign consulates, La Provence has had quite the monopoly. Enter Maje Café, a restaurant that has qui ... 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 >>

Dog Eat Dog at Totally Truckin' Thursdays: New Location With Beer Pong

Dog Eat Dog, the new all-dog truck rolls out tonight at TTT​Totally Truckin' Thursdays rolls into its new home tonight in a big way. TTT will instantly become one of the larger rallies tonight as 40 food trucks serve dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Century Marketplace on NW Eighth Street and ... More >>

Route 9 Now Open For Lunch; Brunch Starts This Weekend

​When we checked in with new Coral Gables restaurant Route 9 a few weeks ago, before it officially opened, owners Jeremy and Paola Goldberg promised full dinner, lunch, and weekend brunch service upon opening. Befitting the independent, casual neighborhood feel of the place, Route 9 opened last we ... More >>

Local Valentine's Day Edible Gift Ideas For a Sweetheart With a Sweet Tooth

Heart-shaped sandwich cookies from Cookie Couture​Don't be that guy (or girl) who settles for any of these unforgivable last-minute Walgreens candies (or, worse, a teddy bear holding a heart.) If you're reading this blog, chances are you have particular culinary taste -- and probably so does your ... More >>

Tonight's Food Truck Meet-Up: Toyotas to Drive and a Bounce House for the Kids. Oh Yeah, And We Profile Caza Crepes Food Truck

​The Tamiami Truckers Food Court, a very popular meet-up, takes place tonight, Friday, from 6-11 p.m. outside of Lexus of West Kendall at 13750 SW 136th Street. This week, he said to expect a bunch of surprises. There will be a bounce house and face painting for the kids, and the chance to tes ... More >>

Top Five Edible Stocking Stuffers From Chocolate to Liquor

photo kitten via Flickr​Who doesn't like to receive sweet treats in their Christmas stockings? They  should taste right and embody Christmas cheer.

Angelique Euro Cafe's Thanksgiving Detox Brunch Sobering

​From Black Friday through Sunday, Angelique Euro Cafe, in Coral Gables, will offer what they're calling a "Turkey Detox Weekend Brunch." Chef LeRoy Bautista's a la carte offerings are limited, but you can try a Belgian waffle ($10) that comes one of three ways: Nutella and seasonal berries, peanu ... More >>

Decadent Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes With Recipe Just in Time for Turkey Day

Photo by Nayda MercadoPumpkin Pie Cupcake​As Thanksgiving gets closer, the smells of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and all spice become increasingly more irresistible, especially when referring to dessert. Two words - PUMPKIN PIE.Despite the fact that pumpkin pie can be made all year round thanks t ... More >>

The Sweetest Victory

Everyone wins with cupcake bingo at Sweetcakes!

French Seafood Satisfies

SoBe’s new Maison d’Azur is a welcome arrival.

Fame Game

Chef Adrianne overachieves everywhere except the kitchen

Somewhere Between Hope and Hopeless

The Crêped Crusader

Shopping and strolling and munching on crêpe

French Misconnection