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Maps Prove South Florida Speaks Differently Than the Rest of Florida

Florida, of course, is not so much a culturally unified state as it is a patchwork of distinct regions with their own mannerisms and idiosyncrasies. A series of maps taken from an North Carolina State University survey have been making the Internet rounds this week. They map out what parts of the ... More >>

23. Tom Wilfong and Vanessa Safie of Copperpots

New Times' Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county's number one. A Q&A session is included in ... More >>

2013 Miami Marlins Lineup: A Position-by-Position Analysis

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

Olive Oil From Frantoia to Lucini. What's Your Favorite?

The first step in building a well-stocked pantry is selecting a good extra virgin olive oil. I've taken this step several times, thus leading to an over-stocked pantry. See also: - Buy Good Olive Oil: Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, and Organic Are Only The Start In my cupboard, next to the oddball w ... More >>

Mi Viejo San Juan: New Name, Old Problems

When the Old San Juan Puerto Rican Restaurant along Red Road just north of Coral Way reopened in August with a new name under a new owner I wanted to try it, and I wanted to like it. The chef, Mr. Tutty, remains from the previous owners, but that's all. The menu is filled with Puerto Rican classics ... More >>

Tropical Storm Isaac: Hurricane Parties, Restaurant and Event Updates, Closings UPDATED

Tropical storm Isaac is barreling toward the Florida Keys and you only have to look outside your window to see that feeder bands are already affecting Miami-Dade. Before you head out to a store, restaurant, or bar we suggest calling them ahead of time to make sure they're open. Some events (especial ... More >>

The Federal's Smokey Texan Laundry List For Your Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, Short Order is all set to fire up the grill, call up some friends and kick it poolside with some good 'ole fashioned Texan barbecue, all thanks to a chat we had with the masterminds behind The Federal Food Drink & Provisions.Since you won't be able to go to the Federal this ... More >>

Flo Rida, Cee Lo Green, and B.o.B. on the R U on the List Tour July 3

Surfside Election: Gus Garcia-Roberts... Loses?!

Today, I consider myself the luckiest failed commission candidate on the face of the earth. After weathering a last-ditch smear campaign, I spent the rest of yesterday's Election Day in Surfside-- where I was running for commissioner in a very special election-- parading around town with my dog, dr ... More >>

Five Things Single People Shouldn't Do on Valentine's Day

​We know what you're thinking: "Goddammit, I hate Valentine's Day." We know, we know. We hate it too. It's mere commercialized mockery of love and affection -- baloney with a side of bullshit.We'll bet tons of you readers out there won't have anyone to snuggle with on the night of Feb. 14. (Assumi ... More >>

Turns Out Voters Don't Think County Commissioners Deserve an $86,000 Raise

​After a fantastic performance over the past few years -- from backing a grotesquely bad Marlins stadium deal to voting for a billion-dollar tunnel to nowhere to faithfully rewarding their corporate backers -- Miami-Dade County commissioners sure seemed due for a hefty pay raise. Right?Nah, Dade v ... More >>

Yes Pasta! in North Miami: Good Online Reviews But Oily Pasta

​My friend Janet picks the eating places where we meet and shmooze a couple of times of month. She's usually good at it. She goes online, checks out the menu; parking, prices and then we enjoy a happy lunch together at her favorites picks.The place she chose this week was located next to Publix an ... More >>

Pothead Gummy Candy and Ring Pops: Pot-Shaped Candy is Awesome

​The Pennsylvania-based company Kalan LP, a distributor of novelty items like inflatable beer pong games and shot glasses that say "You must be Irish because my penis is Dublin," is now distributing a line of marijuana-shaped candies, and it's blowing up a storm among the right. Which got me think ... More >>

Vani's Vegan Cupcakes at Govinda's in the Grove

​Contrary to popular belief, vegans love cupcakes. In fact, we probably love cupcakes more than the average omnivore. We go months on end conscientiously filling our plates with leafy greens, quinoa, tofu, and vibrant seasonal fruits. We stopped bothering to look at dessert menus at tradition ... More >>

Florida's Worst Dad? Man Asks for Jail "Vacation" After Leaving Thirsty Kids in Hot Car

​David Andrew Shawfield left his three young children in a hot car. After being arrested for child neglect, Shawfield not only yelled at the children, but also asked one of his friends not to bail him out because he "could use a vacation" behind bars. Yeah, and you thought your dad was a dick some ... More >>

Paula Deen Hawks Chicken and Furniture

Paul Deen chicken - not yet at a Publix near you.​Paula Deen, the drunk delightful host of three Food Network shows and owner of The Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, is quite the entrepreneur. Besides the restaurant and television gigs, Deen is the author of almost two dozen cookbook ... More >>

Apple Fries and Milk: Are Parents Buying Into the New Burger King Kids Meal?

Wikimedia CommonsWe can tell this guy grew up on BK kids meals.​As part of the National Restaurant Association's Kids Livewell Initiative, 19 chains across the United States have ensured that your bratty kid will never again whine incessantly for another kids meal.These fast food places -- among t ... More >>

Food Trucks Out Tonight & Truckin' Good Pizza

Truckin' Good Pizza ​Jed Thompson isn't playing around with his pizza mobile, Truckin' Good Pizza. In order to make the most authentic pizza available on the road, he drove to New York to pick up a wood-fired pizza oven to place on his vehicle. The result? Pizza that's perfectly crispy and ... More >>

Marlins Concession Foods: BYOF

Lee KleinAn $8 foot-long dog​At the beginning of last baseball season, I wrote disparagingly of the foods served at Sun Life Stadium. The vendor, Centerplate, had brought in all sorts of interesting new foods to other sports venues around the country. "And what did Marlins fans come out with at Su ... More >>

Shao Roma: New Romanian Food Truck Hits the Road Today, Truck Stop Listings

Shao Roma​The food truck selection in Miami just got a little more interesting with the addition of Shao Roma today. Shirking the usual food truck clichés of tacos, burgers and sweets, Shao Roma brings fresh and authentic Romanian food to a truck stop near you. At first glance, Shao Roma lo ... More >>

The Cracker Kitchen: It's Not Just Road Kill

Courtesy of Scribner​This is a cookbook that I really enjoy, especially during this holiday season, when butter and pork -- which are staples of the cracker pantry- -- seem most enticing.  This is how Janis Owens defines the original, pioneer crackers:  "We mostly settled along the south ... More >>

Local Motion: Pool Party's An Almost Nearly Complete Anthology

​Pool Party An Almost Nearly Complete Anthology (Livid Records) www.lividrecords.com In 2008, we saw the much-anticipated release of Pool Party's 25 Pool Party Sensational Hits. And though it was a much needed artifact, fans were disappointed by the omission of a few signature tracks. It to ... More >>

Organic Peanut Butter For All: Plans for Downtown Whole Foods Back On

​Downtown Miami residents who love organic garbanzo beans and various imitations of snack foods made out of soy can breath a sigh of relief. The plan to bring a Whole Foods to the area is finally back on. Pop your bottles of Kombucha in celebration, yuppies.

Surfside Masturbator John A. Posse Finally, um, Busted

The police officers of the sleepy hamlet of Surfside usually spend their days hiding in bushes trying to trap drivers going 37 MPH. But for the last year, they've had a real whodunit on their hands. More specifically, a who-jacked-it.

Lunch Eater: Spuntino Bakery & Catering - Chicken Sandwich

Jacob KatelPollo Pesto Sandwich: Chicken breast, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. $6.50 for sandwich. 8 and change with chips and drink.​If you were driving south on North Miami Avenue around 2:30 p.m. a couple days ago between 14th and 11th Streets you might have seen Short Order eating a sandwic ... More >>

Bright Side of the Moon

Labor Day in Immokalee, Migrant Farmers Wait For The Work Bus

Jacob KatelWaiting for the work bus outside La Fiesta #3 in Immokalee, Florida.​ Whether you're in school, work, or prison, if you bite into a tomato in America it may very well come from the fields of Immokalee, Florida. That's because major corporations like Aramark and Sodexo are huge buyers o ... More >>

Free Drinks at the Key Largo Food & Wine Fest Kickoff Party at Tradewinds Liquors

image via fkrm.com/foodandwineOnly in the keys.​To paraphrase Friday, one of the funniest comedies of 1995, 'I know you don't go to the Keys. I know this. But I'mma get you drunk for free. 'Cause it's almost Friday, you ain't got no job, and you ain't got shit to do.'The Key Largo Food & Wine ... More >>

A New Way to Chew Your Yuca: Organic Tribal Stone Crackers from Explorer's Bounty

Explorer's Bounty Boiled... fried... and now stone-ground and baked.  Miami-based natural foods company Explorer's Bounty is venturing into the unleavened market, launching Tribal Stone Crackers.  This 100 percent certified organic snack is the first of its kind in the world to be made fro ... More >>

Pork Pirates

They'll slaughter your dinner as you watch — but don't tell the cops.

Local Motion

We check out more Miami music.

NY Times: South Floridians dangerously apathetic about coming hurricane

Zo Boy Fresh

Summer Groove introduces Wade’s World.

No Franzia Allowed

Go Ahead, Be a Jerk

Helen Willensky will gladly show you how

The Ultimate Miami Physical Challenge

Are you crazy enough to take on this triathlon?

Clip-Clop Shop

Make Mine A House Pour

Fun Bus to the Keys

It costs a pittance and takes you to Margaritaville

Bourgeois Binge

The gastronomic caravan known as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival has pulled into town

Old Friends in New Hands

BY LEE KLEIN

Crystal Café,

Night Flight

Making connections, getting home

Zupertango

Wish that the food at this lively spot lived up to its tango

The Making of a Manatic

Fellow travelers, it's time to talk about the mango

BIG Names

When opening a hot new restaurant, be sure to CAP it

Take It Back, Please!

Rodz of South Beach

Market Sharing

Pulcinella's Marketplace & Café

Dish

Saying Grace over Life's Food

Windfalls