Organic Foods

Miami's Five Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend

We're quite pleased that the weather has taken a turn for the better here in the 305. Last week's miserable rain and constant drizzle made us feel like dogs. And that ain't cute. But the balmy humidity's back, and so is the steamy heat. Miami could not be more herself right now, so it's time we ta ... More >>

Ziggy Marley Debuts Food Line at SoBeWFF

For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times' Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. Ziggy Marley comes from musical royalty. His parents are Bob and Rita Marley, who, with the Wailers, brought Jamaican reggae from the Kingston ghettos into the mainstream. B ... More >>

Interview: Dr. Oz Responds to Uproar Over Time Article, Clarifies Stance on Organics and GMOs

Dr. Mehmet Oz has taken a lot of flack lately about a recent Time magazine article, in which he seemingly reversed his position on organics and genetically modified (GMO) foods. In a phone interview yesterday, I got the straight dope on this sudden shift in opinion, directly from the doctor. On ... More >>

Mandolin Aegean Bistro Owners Launch Organic Garden and Announce Plans for New Eatery, Poor Man's Lobster

At Mandolin Organic Garden, Ahmet Erkaya shades his eyes from the gleaming afternoon sun. He walks towards a young cranberry hibiscus plant and rapidly pulls a leaf from the vibrant violet-red herbage. He eagerly hands it over for me to sample. "He's completely obsessed with this plant," says his wi ... More >>

Miami Farmers' Markets: The Fresh, the Local, and the Bargains

Review: Coconut Grove Farmers Market

Glaser Organic Farms occupies the largest tent at the Coconut Grove Farmers Market. Tracy Fleming, who has owned the farm with her husband, Stan, for more than 30 years, sells a variety of local and nonlocal produce. The tent is widely recognized for its locally processed, organic raw and vegan food ... More >>

Organic Food Still Not Proven Safer, Study Suggests

Before you head over to the Greenwise organic section at Publix, you might want to read a bit further. Is your money going as far as you think it is? The debate continues to thicken as a new study shows it's inconclusive whether eating organic produce and meat is healthier or safer. So why, in Go ... More >>

Transplant Chefs: Julie Frans', of Essensia, San Diego Roots

Miami's become a fledgling gourmet city, and chefs de cuisine from across nation (and world) head to our sunny shores to join our foodie renaissance. Given that we've only recently come into our culinary own, it's no surprise that our restaurants are awash with these eager out-of-towners.These chefs ... More >>

Artisan Food: If It's Made for the Masses, Can It Be Called Artisan?

Brad Herron, Todd Erickson, Timon Balloo in the Ultimate Locavore Battle: Python Anyone?

Chefs Brad Herron (chef de cuisine at Michael's Genuine), Timon Balloo (executive chef at Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill), and Todd Erickson (executive chef at Haven) are competing to win the strangest award ever seen in a press release, the title of "Best Invasivore Chef." Local non-profit organi ... More >>

Food Lies: Antwerp LLC Convicted of Felonious Misbranding

Many of us gladly pay extra for organic produce, in the hopes that the pesticide-free fruits and vegetables are worth the extra money for their cleaner profiles and nutritional benefits. But can we really be sure that little sticker on the Mango is telling the truth?Key Biscayne-based Antwerp, LLC w ... More >>

Dirty Dozen and Clean 15: Best and Worst Foods for Your Wallet and Table

Until I found out about the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists, shopping for produce seemed like a game of Let's Make a Deal. I loaded my cart with a mixture of organic and conventional produce, trying to stick to a reasonable food budget, but with no system or info to help me choose which organic foods ... More >>

Jeff McInnis Talks Breasts and Legs, Of Chicken, That Is

​​I used to judge diners as unadventurous when they ordered chicken at a restaurant. It always felt like the safe option, ubiquitous even at dinner parties. But things have changed and chicken has earned itself a renewed reputation.This respect is evident with the dishes of Jeff McInnis, the Jam ... More >>

Arsenic in Brown Rice Syrup Panic: Media Scare Americans Off Organic Food, Back to High Fructose Corn Syrup

​I'm effin' pissed. Discovery News published an article yesterday titled "Organic Foods Can Be Loaded with Arsenic." Lots of similar headlines soon popped up all over the Web.For the casual reader, this header could be translated as, "healthy foods poison you." I know the first things I think ... More >>

Strawberries Pesticide-Laden, Pineapples Better: An App to Find the Best

​It can be difficult to justify spending the extra cash for organic food, but with the help of the Environmental Working Group's 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce, you can eat healthfully without having to dump your entire wallet on certified organic produce. Consumers of produce can r ... More >>

Warning: "Natural" Breakfast Cereal May Be Hazardous To Your Health

​​​​Kashi's GoLean cereal (made by Kellogg's) contains 100 percent genetically engineered soybeans. Whole Foods Market's 365 Corn Flakes is made from 57 percent GMO corn; in Barbara's Bakery's Puffins the GMO corn content is 55 percent.USDA testing has found residues of organophosphate pesti ... More >>

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 >>

Coconut Grove Organic Market is a Vegan Nirvana (Photos)

All photos by Laine Doss Spinning tunes and serving coconut water at the Coconut Grove Organic Market.​Every Saturday, an empty lot just a few blocks from CocoWalk turns into a tent-city of vendors selling everything a Miamian could want to lead a cleaner (and greener) life. People from a ... More >>

Real Sorbet Cart Serves Cold Treats Made With Local Fruits

​Looking for something to cool you down on these hot summer days? Real Sorbert, a new cart debuting this week, may be just what you need. Husband and wife, Nick and Tessa Mencia, moved to Miami six months ago to start cart. It was a learning process, says Nick, but they're no ready to serve t ... More >>

Damn Good Burger To Open In Early May

​ Damn Good Burger's kitchen...waiting for the burgers.​Damn Good Burger, the restaurant slated to replace Mia at Biscayne, has announced an early May opening.The restaurant will combine the "upbeat atmosphere of the 1950s and 1960s in a modern setting," said Mia's marketing and events manag ... More >>

Doggie Bag Cafe: This Place Is For The Dogs

Enjoying a Bowser Beer in the sun.​In Miami it seems like humans have all the food-related fun. Sure, we allow our four-legged friends to tag along at food truck round-ups and restaurants with outdoor seating. But when you think about it -- us bipeds do all the eating while fido is stuck get ... More >>

Tonight: Seriously Organic Brings Florida Meat, Cheese & Produce To BTTR

​This evening at the Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-up look for a different kind of vehicle. Seriously Organic, a foraging company that launched last summer with the mission of connecting farmers to chefs and consumers, will bring its refrigerated truck to the gathering. It will be packed with fres ... More >>

Missed Out on the Season's CSAs? Try Annie's Buying Club For Fresh Organics

A sample share from Annie's Buying Club, a CSA alternative.​​South Florida is lucky to finally enjoy access to several CSAs, or Community Supported Agriculture, projects. CSAs have been likened to "subscription farming" -- you pay a farmer up front for a "share" in his or her output, and for the ... More >>

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Food Paradise in Homestead

The Wholesome Grocer Brings The Farm To The Beach

courtesy of The Wholesome Grocer​The Wholesome Grocer, a community service created by cooking instructor Cindy Hill, brings fresh, local and organic foods from farmers, ranchers, artisans and vendors to Miami Beach every month. It works like this:You start by selecting the products you want a ... More >>

Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival Teaches Sustainability

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden​October 23 will mark the third year of the Edible Garden Festival at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The festivities last from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will continue the same time the following Sunday."'Going green' has become more and more popular each year ... More >>

Chow Down Grill heats up Surfside

Salmonella Solution: Eat Fresh, Organic Eggs

Lee KleinI am the eggman, goo goo g'joob​So now it's our eggs. It should be obvious to most people that the massive agri-businesses supplying us with much of our food supply needs oversight -- real oversight, not the corrupted mimicry of such currently performed by the FDA. But with our presently ... More >>

All-Natural Evos Coming To Pinecrest This Weekend

Airbaked fries at Evos. ​Fast food is about to be revolutionized in Miami with the debut of Evos this weekend. This all-natural chain (with locations in California, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina) takes American diner staples like hamburgers, shakes and fries and makes them healthful. Well, a ... More >>

Caught at the Fresh Market: Organic and Conventional Produce Mingling

At this point, we are all aware that eating organic produce, meats, and dairy products are better for us. Whether you choose to pay the extra money for these goods is another story. If you live an organic lifestyle, you might be surprised to learn that several so-called eco-groceries are putting you ... More >>

Four Tips To Eat Greener This Earth Day

commons.wikimedia.org​ On this the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Short Order asked four locals for tips on eating greener. And no, it doesn't involve remodeling your kitchen to make it eco-friendly, though that would be nice. Here's what they had to say.

Gabriele Marewski grows organic at Paradise Farms

Be Organic's Takeover Tour Bike Rides Cooking Demos and Seminars Across the State of Florida

via organictakeover.comThe Be Organic takeover team are (left to right) Roosevelt Desir, Chad Cherry, Kirk Nelson, and Andre Walker​Be Organic (click) are four chefs whose mission it is to spread the gospel of the organic lifestyle, its health, emotional, and monetary benefits.September 2nd they e ... More >>

Raymond Burton Howard Dale's Organic Farming 101: Potatoes, Cowpeas, Corn, Tomatoes

Burton Dale is a frequent and insightful commenter and Short Order so I emailed him some questions. Check out this awesome story, the first in a series."What is my experience with organic foods? I worked as a chemist for Space Science Services that used to be in Philips Park in Riviera Beach. We wer ... More >>

Be Organic Catering Company Launch Organic Takeover to Get Miami and the World Eating Healthy

Jacob Katel Be Organic members show off samples of their finishing sauces Be Organic is a catering operation on a mission to spread the gospel of healthy food that tastes good. Founding members Chad Cherry, Roosevelt Desir, Kirk Nelson, and Andre Walker are on what they call a "takeover tour ... More >>

EVOS Burgers Coming To Miami, Eventually

EVOS has signed an agreement with Foodies Miami Inc.(headed up by Roland Rafuls and Rosana Emanuelli) for three franchise locations to be opened in South Florida "by early 2011". Which begs the question: What is EVOS? According to the release:EVOS offers a full menu of burgers, fries, and shakes tha ... More >>

Eat for Education

The Water Club To Dock In Intracoastal Mall

Chef Chris Sepe The Water Club (no relation to Tony Chan's Water Club) is slated to open late May in the Intracoastal Mall at 3969 N.E. 163 St., North Miami Beach (the former locale of Shooters Waterfront Bar and Restaurant, which closed in 2001). The new indoor-outdoor venue will encompass 27,500-s ... More >>

Margie Pikarsky of Bee Heaven Farms Knows Organic Farming

Margie Pikarsky is the organic farming guru behind Bee Heaven Farms located deep in the Redland in South Dade County Florida. She has hit the New Times radar before: Click here to read what we've written about her in the past.

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Downtown Deprived of Organic Peanut Butter: Whole Foods Pulls Out

Oy, it is not a good week for a certain type of smug yuppie. First the local smooth jazz channel turns to all guilty pleasures all the time, and now Whole Foods Market has pulled out of its plans to open a store in Downtown. The organic grocery store was set to open at Met 3, but changes in the pro ... More >>

Escopazzo Going Greener

Escopazzo Going Greener

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Whole Foods Market

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Camillus House

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