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Blogs
May 4, 2012
Pollo Tropical: Teachers Get Free Chicken For a Year
Hold the phone.Pollo Tropical has finally answered all of our prayers: they're giving away free Tropi Chops, y'all.Okay, we have to admit, we weren't as excited about this either, but then our sad, rude, and pathetic selves took into account that good ol' Pollo Tropical is giving away food for free ... More >>
Blogs
January 17, 2012
Pollo Tropical Celebrates National Soup Day on Wednesday With $1 Soups
It's good to see restaurants take food holidays seriously, especially fast food chains like Pollo Tropical when they offer $1 cups of soup all day to celebrate National Soup Day. To take advantage of this deal, a customer has to say, "Happy Soup Day!" to the cashier and you pay only one buck for ... More >>
Blogs
October 3, 2011
Cow Heart Makes Hearts Stop
Each week's edition of Show & Tell gets more adventurous. It's organ time! Usually ceviche is the first dish that comes to mind when thinking of Peruvian food, at least for nonnatives. That's what some Short Order writers thought even before the white Styrofoam box was opened; they were in for a ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2011
A Clucking Great Giveaway from Pollo Tropical
Since September 15 is National Chicken Lovers Day (don't fret -- we didn't know, either), all Pollo Tropical company-owned restaurants in Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey will be giving away free quarter-chicken meals along with rice and beans from 2 to 7 p.m. today, but there's a catch: you've g ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2011
It's National Chicken Day? Tudor House, Joe's, and Morgans Still Offer the Bird
It's no secret that publicists will do anything to get their clients some press. Pollo Tropical, no exception to this rule, announced that today is National Chicken Day. After reading articles about this "food holiday" from local publications throughout the country, we did some research and could ... More >>
News
August 25, 2011
Miami street signs that promise to change your life
It's no secret that publicists will do anything to get their clients some press. Pollo Tropical, no exception to this rule, announced that today is National Chicken Day. After reading articles about this "food holiday" from local publications throughout the country, we did some research and could ... More >>
Blogs
June 28, 2011
McDonald's Should Dump Its "Cafe con Leche"
I'm over it.First Pollo Tropical decides to Americanize the menu of its restaurants in the Northeast to attract more Anglo diners, then Dunkin' Donuts comes out with the "Cuban Flatbread Sandwich," and now, in what just might be one of the most derogatory forms of flattery I have ever seen, McDonald ... More >>
Blogs
April 8, 2011
Pollo Tropical Goes Gringo To Appeal To Broader Market
via Flickr Mark HeardWe don't like po-yo. We like chicken.In 1988, the first Pollo Tropical restaurant opened in Miami and the Latino population rejoiced. There was finally a Latin fast food restaurant in our city. A real one, unlike Taco Bell. Like a new relationship, it was awesome in the begin ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2011
Five Great Restaurant Dishes For $10 or Under
Lee KleinAn $8 stealLast week we aimed the spotlight at ten overpriced restaurant dishes; this week we go the other way. I would like to have called this The 5 Best Restaurant Dishes For $10 Or Under, but there are way too many great deals in town to warrant so declarative a statement.For instanc ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2011
Miami is America's Fourth Most Fast Food Loving City
The Daily Beast opens up its latest little listicle with this supposedly stunning little factoid: "In Miami, there are twice as many Burger King locations than tanning salons." Of course, Miami is home to both the corporate headquarters of BK and the unofficial US capitol of natural sunshine, so ... More >>
Blogs
January 19, 2011
Pollo Tropical's 21-Day Diet Will Make You Slim as a Chicken
"21 days to a new you!"January 1, 2011Dear diary,I'm so psyched over Pollo Tropical's new 3-week diet -- "21 days to a new you!" they say, and I can hardly wait. One can only take being called "Old Flabby" by co-workers for so long. I've already had the Day 1 lunch and dinner and so far so good! ... More >>
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January 6, 2011
Go Fly a Kite
"21 days to a new you!"January 1, 2011Dear diary,I'm so psyched over Pollo Tropical's new 3-week diet -- "21 days to a new you!" they say, and I can hardly wait. One can only take being called "Old Flabby" by co-workers for so long. I've already had the Day 1 lunch and dinner and so far so good! ... More >>
Blogs
December 16, 2010
Miami Needs Indie Food Shops and Restaurants
Lee KleinFries. Cupcakes. Cocktails. You won't find that trio at any chain restaurant, be it fast food, fast casual, or whatever the latest corporate cookie cutter term for frozen food is these days. China Grill Management isn't interested in covering such eclectic territory, nor is Houston ... More >>
Blogs
November 11, 2010
Grilled Chicken Chipotle Sandwich: Get it While it Lasts
Photo by Ily GoyanesWe first discovered the grilled chicken chipotle sandwich ($2.79) from Pollo Tropical upon the recommendation of a friend who had to convince us to try it, knowing that we refused to eat Pollo Tropical until the day came when we became trapped inside one of the restaurants ... More >>
Blogs
April 2, 2010
Miami's Top Five Missed Connections Reveal Pick-Up Lines, Gold Diggers, and Fetishes
seeminglee / CC BY-SA 2.0In the spirit of our upcoming "Best of Miami" issue, we assembled a list of the best missed connections from the month of March. A big thanks to Craigslist for schooling us on one of the best pick-up lines we've heard in a long, long while.1. With the toe compliment and a ... More >>
Blogs
March 24, 2010
Food News Roundup: Food Trucks, Benihana, The Fair, and Burn Notice
Miami food-truck scene hits the national press. [AP]Study finds that people choose less healthy food for others and probably lie to computers about their own choices. [UPI] Benihana names new executive chef as part of chain wide renewal program. [Chainleader]Fair food! County Fair opens Thursday. [C ... More >>
Blogs
January 26, 2010
Pollo Tropical's Free Super Salsa Bowl Tailgate Party
click for lrgr imgHow many tomatoes does it take to fill a giant stainless-steel salsa bowl?Find out Super Bowl Sunday when the Miami Gardens Pollo Tropical (19500 NW 27th Ave.) across the street from Sun Life Stadium hosts a free family tailgate party and Guinness World Records event.In add ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
You’re in Miami, Bubba
click for lrgr imgHow many tomatoes does it take to fill a giant stainless-steel salsa bowl?Find out Super Bowl Sunday when the Miami Gardens Pollo Tropical (19500 NW 27th Ave.) across the street from Sun Life Stadium hosts a free family tailgate party and Guinness World Records event.In add ... More >>
Blogs
December 1, 2009
Tired of Art Basel? Five Suggestions for a Culture-less Weekend Getaway!
Art Basel has a funny way of making us feel like we're outsiders in our own town. Traffic is horrible. Parking even moreso. The line at your favorite Cuban restaurant (even if that happens to be Pollo Tropical) gets filled with hoity-toity Europeans trying to work in a little "authentic Miami exp ... More >>
News
October 29, 2009
South Florida's Diamond Dan of Justice Junkies is a video vigilante
Art Basel has a funny way of making us feel like we're outsiders in our own town. Traffic is horrible. Parking even moreso. The line at your favorite Cuban restaurant (even if that happens to be Pollo Tropical) gets filled with hoity-toity Europeans trying to work in a little "authentic Miami exp ... More >>
Blogs
October 27, 2009
Taped Crusader: For Victims Without Recourse, Justice Junkies Aims to Right Wrong
Just before midnight, the Pollo Tropical is empty, except for a couple of teenagers pointing toward the window and smirking. They've spotted a peculiar-looking 38-year-old who's crouching behind a bush outside in the darkness. He's clad in a Sesame Street T-shirt and a gold chain necklace, and his o ... More >>
Blogs
August 24, 2009
Miami International Airport Requests Proposals for 5 New Food and Beverage Locations
via miami-airport.comclick for fullsizeLas Vegas airport has slot machines, Idaho airport more than likely sells poptato sacks, California airports might as well sell weed in their vending machines. Miami International Airport has something they don't. Cuban coffee, La Carreta style.Now, the coun ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2009
You Know You've Impressed Fellow Animal Lovers At Bar Rosso's Pooches and Piccolini When...
Jackie SayetI fetch like a dog. Can I come, too?Your frisky feline struts her stuff to the soiree on a leash. Kitty extends a peace paw to Jack Russell.You show up dressed as your pet.Your pet shows up dressed as you. Fido gets carded, and flashes his own collar-handy ID, his graduation certifi ... More >>
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June 3, 2009
Zach Brooks, Miami Native Turned NYC Food Blogger in New York Times
image via www.myspace.com/ztbrooks The MidTown Blogger strikes New Orleans Zach Brooks, NYC's famous MidtownLunch blogger, is a Miami native. Before he headed off to the Big Apple and got featured in the New York Times he grew up in the 305 eating what he described to the paper as "incredibly borin ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2009
Steak Dinner: $6.99
Pollo Tropical serves approximately 20 million customers annually. The weight of chicken that it sells each year equals 225 Boeing 737 jets, the weight of yuca is the same as that of 130 elephants. Which gets me to thinking: Maybe they should hire a cook with a lighter touch. But the reason I am wri ... More >>
Calendar
January 15, 2009
Healthful Food Tastes So Good
Meet Dr. Etti. She’s here to clean this place up a bit.
Dining
November 13, 2008
Bengal Modern Indian Cuisine Opens on Biscayne Boulevard
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Calendar
September 11, 2008
Wear a Wrap, Get a Wrap
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Blogs
April 13, 2007
Is "Healthy" Food Healthier than "Fast"? Not Always
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Blogs
April 13, 2007
Is "Healthy" Food Healthier than "Fast"? Not Always
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Blogs
January 8, 2007
Restaurant Requiems
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Blogs
January 8, 2007
Restaurant Requiems
This newcomer is more kitten than tiger.
Dining
October 12, 2006
Borderline Mexican
Food at On the Border is off the mark
Dining
July 21, 2005
Two Types of Tapas
Food at On the Border is off the mark
Calendar
May 19, 2005
Night&Day
Food at On the Border is off the mark
Finest Foods
May 12, 2005
BEST BLACK BEAN SOUP
Norman's
Culture
March 3, 2005
Current Stage Shows
Norman's
Culture
February 24, 2005
Current Stage Shows
Norman's
Culture
February 17, 2005
Unanswered Questions
Is Sam Shepard bogus? Why stage this play?
Dining
October 14, 2004
Gone To the Dogs
Is Sam Shepard bogus? Why stage this play?
Calendar
June 24, 2004
Pollo Party
Miami franchise clucks it up
Dining
January 1, 2004
Zupertango
Wish that the food at this lively spot lived up to its tango
Dining
December 13, 2001
McVersity for Money
McDonald's adds a Latin touch, or just a cynical one
Finest Foods
May 17, 2001
Best Healthy Fast Food
Chicken Kitchen of Brickell
Best of Miami
May 11, 2000
Campbell McGrath
Chicken Kitchen of Brickell
City Life
May 11, 2000
Best Bard
Campbell McGrath
Dining
February 10, 2000
Juiced at the Palace
El Palacio de los Jugos
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Calendar for the week
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May 2, 1996
Cheap Thrills
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Familiarity Breeds Contentment
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