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Mast Academy Wins High School Culinary Cook-Off

​​Mayor Tomas Regalado handed the first place trophy to Mast Academy last night at the First Annual Blazing Kitchen High School Mystery Basket Culinary Competition. The cook-off between Mast and Braddock Senior High was one of the Blazing Kitchen events that took place within the second annual M ... More >>

11-Year-Old Chef at Wine & Spirits Expo: An Interview

​Alexandre Passalacqua will be leading a "Cooking With and For Kids" demo this coming Sunday, February 26, at 6 p.m. in the Miami Beach Convention Center. The event is part of Blazing Kitchen, an ongoing interactive series of culinary demonstrations, seminars, and tastings within the second annual ... More >>

Peter Mondavi Jr. at Biltmore Wine Dinner

​​Don't mourn Philippe Ruiz's departure from the Biltmore just yet; it seems he's got a few surprises still in store, like a much ballyhooed Mondavi wine dinner at Palme d'Or next Tuesday, January 17. And guess who's gonna be in town talking about the heavenly liquid that makes us all swoon? Nap ... More >>

Philippe Ruiz Has Left the Biltmore and Palme d'Or

Ruiz leaves. One of Miami's top chefs is leaving one of the town's best restaurants.The higher-ups at the Biltmore had no choice but to bid farewell to chef de cuisine Philippe Ruiz -- a Chevalier de l'Ordre Du Mérite Agricole, two-time James Beard nominee for Best Chef in the South, and arguably o ... More >>

French Spice: Prix-Fixe Meals All November Long

Photo by Marguerite Gil​Jumping on the coat tails of the very successful yearly August and September Miami Spice, French restaurants have followed suit. Et pour quoi pas? Good, creative meals at reasonable prices ... c'est magnifique!This month-long promotion incites lovers of French food to dine ... More >>

When Great Chefs Flop: Bloise, Hales, Ruiz, and Others Name Menu Hits & Misses

Photo by Jackie SayetChocolate soup is a big hit at Charlotte Bistro.​A restaurant menu is the blueprint for a chef's imagination, a compilation of creations assembled with the hope that ingredients and descriptions will prove popular with diners. Regardless of the type of restaurant -- from hot d ... More >>

LouLou Le Petit Bistro: Tasty but inconsistent

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Beyond The Best Of Miami 2011: Top Five French Restaurants

A La FolieA sweet as can be crepe from A La Folie. ​Daniel Boulud's Miami outpost of DB Bistro Moderne captured the distinction of most fabulous French restaurant in our Best Of Miami 2011 issue, beating out oldies but goodies who have been serving up escargots for ages. Here's a round-up of our o ... More >>

Beyond Best of Miami 2011: Top Restaurant Decor

Viceroy Hotels and ResortsEos at the Viceroy Miami. ​It's always a challenge to select only one winner when choosing the "Best of Miami." There are finely drawn lines between what we like, what we love, and what we scream from the rooftops.The elegant dining room at hot spot Prime One Twelve stole ... More >>

What Happens When a South Beach Crackhead Breaks Into a Screening of The Tree of Life

​Terrence Malick's latest wandering epic The Tree of Life may very well lend itself to some chemically altered viewing. It is not however the kind of film that benefits from some sort of crackhead breaking into a screening and starting to shout things like "Tupac's back!" Welcome to life in South ... More >>

Wynwood Second Saturday Art Walk June 11: from Dada to Armada

​Terrence Malick's latest wandering epic The Tree of Life may very well lend itself to some chemically altered viewing. It is not however the kind of film that benefits from some sort of crackhead breaking into a screening and starting to shout things like "Tupac's back!" Welcome to life in South ... More >>

Best Of Miami Teaser: Best New Restaurant

1500° at the Eden Roc The tomato salad at 1500°, made with local burrata.​Next Thursday, our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie."The ... More >>

Miami's Harper's List of Weird Numbers: From Andalus to McNuggets

Photo by Jacob Katel13 is Philippe Ruiz' number​30 Average number of minutes that Americans spend cooking -- least in the world, according to a report issued last month by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.74 Average number of minutes that Turks spend cooking -- most in the ... More >>

New French Bistro, Lou Lou Arrives Downtown

Naotake Murayama It's not really a bistro without the ratatouille. ​Jacques Ardisson, master of the bistro concept (Moonchine, Indochine) steps out of his usual realm of Asian fusion with the opening of Lou Lou, the newest notch in his restaurant belt. Named for his daughter Carla Lou, "le petit b ... More >>

The Dining Room Is Too Expensive

The Dining Room recently opened in the small space south of Fifth Street, where La Locanda used to be before moving next door. Over the years, a few different restaurants have been in this location, each serving the neighborhood well by offering ethnic fare (usually French), in an informal setting, ... More >>

Will Food Trucks Adversely Affect Miami's Restaurant Biz? Let's Hope So

​In recent weeks hundreds, or perhaps thousands of people have been tweeting about and lining up at food truck courts to grab a dinner comprised of varied street foods. How will the success of these mobile food courts affect Miami's brick-and-mortar establishments?As far as fine dining restaurants ... More >>

12 Most Memorable Bites of 2010

Lee KleinBuena Vista Deli's Quiche​I can't say with certainty that these are the best meals I had over the past year -- I'm probably forgetting a taco grabbed on the road to Homestead or something. But these 12 dishes somehow seared themselves most upon my memory, which is what a great plate of fo ... More >>

Zagat 2011 Looks Like Zagat 2009

It's something of an annual foodie rite to take issue with individual rating choices upon release of each new issue of Zagat. Considering how wide a net is cast, and how many individuals weigh in, the numbers in this years Miami/So. Florida guide appear to me to read closer than anyone could hope. S ... More >>

Food Paradise in Homestead

It's something of an annual foodie rite to take issue with individual rating choices upon release of each new issue of Zagat. Considering how wide a net is cast, and how many individuals weigh in, the numbers in this years Miami/So. Florida guide appear to me to read closer than anyone could hope. S ... More >>

The Rest of the Thanksgiving Restaurant Specials

A slew of restaurants are offering Thanksgiving Day specials, and we've sorted through them for you. This means a studious scrutiny of the menus as they relate to value and overall allure (listed prices do not include tax or tip).We have no idea how these meals will actually taste, although there is ... More >>

Five Miami Chefs Who Have Stayed Loyal To Their Patrons

Jacob KatelPhilippe Ruiz -- He still works it.​There was a time when people became chefs because they loved to cook, and the only famous American chef went by the name of Boy-Ar-Dee. Nowadays those entering the profession not only love food and cooking, they also love, to an equal extent, fame, mo ... More >>

Short Order Award winners

Jacob KatelPhilippe Ruiz -- He still works it.​There was a time when people became chefs because they loved to cook, and the only famous American chef went by the name of Boy-Ar-Dee. Nowadays those entering the profession not only love food and cooking, they also love, to an equal extent, fame, mo ... More >>

Short Order Just Desserts -- Our Nominees Are...

With Top Chef Just Desserts hitting the airwaves there is no doubt that satisfying a sweet tooth is the hot thing to do for cooler months ahead. So we reached out to our Short Order Best Pastry Chef Nominees to get the 411 on who they are and their favorite fall dessert. Drum roll....Chefs are liste ... More >>

Short Order Awards 2010 Nominees Are In... Vote Now!

​Last month, we revealed that at this year's Iron Fork event on October 21 we'd be handing out our first ever Short Order awards. While Best of Miami is picked by an ominous "editorial board," the blog awards work a little differently. We asked a group of local chefs, food bloggers, and our own Sh ... More >>

Miami Spice: Deal or No Deal? The Final Tally

Lee KleinGazpacho at Palme d'Or -- it's a deal​We have spent the past couple of weeks going over Miami Spice menus and categorizing each as being either a deal (a bargain at $50 after tax/tip/etc.) or no deal (usually because of inferior menu selections or just not any real break from regular menu ... More >>

Top Five Restaurants in Coral Gables

Photo by Jacob KatelChef Philippe Ruiz of Biltmore's Palme d'Or.​There's no shortage of competitive and worthy restaurants in and around just the heart of Coral Gables' Miracle Mile, but what sets these establishments apart from their contemporaries, in the cozy community, are the invariables. The ... More >>

Miami Spice: Deal or No Deal? Final Menus

Lee KleinSugarcane's El Topo is not on the Spice menu​Today brings the last installment of our Deal/No Deal series; a few dozen restaurants still haven't linked menus with the Miami Spice website. In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses), four (hotels), five (Coral Gables), six (Coconut Grov ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Sandwich Cubano at Latin American Cafeteria

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

100 Favorite Dishes: Shark Attack at Shake Shack

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

100 Favorite Dishes: Triple Scoop Cone at Frieze Ice Cream Factory

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: Lifefood Platter at Lifefood Gourmet

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: 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: Cheese Plate at Fratelli Lyon

​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: Nutella Crepe at Otentic Restaurant

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: Beef and Rice Noodles at Hy Vong

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: Key Lime Pie at Icebox Cafe

Courtesy of Icebox CafeAs 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: Soufflé at Two Chefs

Ready for some hot, steamy souffle action? Thought so.​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.

Coral Gables Restaurant Week Starts Monday

​Yes, it's that time of year again. No, we don't mean the beginning of summer. Nor are we referring to the upcoming Best Of Miami issue, or, for that matter, the upcoming Flapjack Flip-Off X. (OK, we can move on now, I've gotten in all the necessary plugs).Yes, it's that time of year again, time f ... More >>

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.

The Biltmore's Palme d'Or soars

The setting is ancient, but the cuisine is firmly anchored in the here and now — and, wow, is it good.

Philippe Ruiz

Biltmore Hotel

The Skinny on Social

Darn good food that’s darn good for you

He Said, She Said, They Dined

Darn good food that’s darn good for you

Nothing Fine About Eating Inn

Indigo

Reach for the Stars

La Palme d'Or