Seafood

Coconut Grove Seafood Festival Announced

Coconut Grove, with its quaint, tree-lined streets and bayfront vistas, is the perfect setting for a seafood festival. Which is why the announcement of the Coconut Grove Seafood Festival makes such perfect sense. The inaugural festival is set to take place Sunday, October 20, from 11 a.m. till sund ... More >>

Stone Crab Season Ends Today: Six Places Offering Last Call For Claws

The 2012-2013 stone crab season closes tomorrow, May 16, with the last day of harvest today. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, traps must be removed from the water within five days. All restaurateurs and stores must obtain their stone crabs by May 16. It's been a ... More >>

Best Mother's Day Brunch Deals in Miami

Your mother birthed you, fed you, clothed you, and defended you from the bully down the street. She put Bactine on your skinned knees and nursed you through your first heartbreak. Her thankless job included getting up early to wake your lazy butt for school, loaning you money when you spent your ren ... More >>

Miami's Top Ten Inexpensive Restaurants

Miami is a city laden with restaurants of little value. There are stylish joints, the kind where mediocre $24 tuna tartares and $30 chicken breasts, filled with fontina and foie gras, are the norm. There are hackneyed Asian concepts, the type where $20 sushi rolls are packed with fried shrimp, douse ... More >>

Chef Nilton Castillo Takes Over Kitchen at the Dome

On a busy restaurant street, the Dome Restaurant & Caviar Bar hides between monsters Hillstone and Graziano's. The quaint eatery seats no more than 40, but that's enough for an executive chef who's been around the kitchen block. Good news, then, that a new executive chef has been appointed ... More >>

My Ceviche Brickell Opens Today: Sam Gorenstein Reveals What's New (Photos)

Certain things make ceviche taste better: the crunch of spiced popcorn, the piquant flavors of chili peppers, the burst of citrus from a squeeze of orange or lime. But the menu at the new My Ceviche has something else -- something beyond the red onions, herbs, and aji. At the S. Miami Ave. location ... More >>

My Ceviche Brickell Opens March 29

Brickell residents can look forward to reasonably-priced fresh seafood when My Ceviche opens its doors this Friday, March 29.The original 240-square-foot location opened a year ago and quickly became a hit with locals and tourists alike despite the small size and limited seating area. After all, who ... More >>

My Ceviche to Open Second Location in Brickell

When My Ceviche opened in SoFi, there was much to love about the tiny shop that featured fresh-from-the-sea ceviche and stone crab. Except, of course, if you wanted to sit down and dine at a leisurely pace. The little shop had very few seating options. You could eat at the youth hostel next door, ta ... More >>

Miami's Best Fish Markets

Miami's Best Fish Markets

It was a warm Sunday afternoon, and Brickell's high-rises loomed on the hazy horizon beyond the nearby Miami River. Quaint fishing boats bobbed on the water's rippling surface, and rays of sunlight glimmered upon the soft waves. But a few steps from these quiet waters, dozens of shoppers elbowed ea ... More >>

Valentine's Day Dinner for Two Under $100 in Miami

One of two things happened when you read the headline. You either a) let out a loud groan and thought "ugh, it's not Valentine's Day again, is it? Screw love," or b) thought "ugh, I'm too broke for a dinner." We can't really help if love has screwed you over (though we do offer our sincerest condo ... More >>

Fish Fish Restaurant Bar and Market Brings Fresh Seafood to North Miami

We live in South Florida, a subtropical paradise, surrounded by some of the bluest waters in the world. And yet, somehow, we have a surprisingly low number of places in which to enjoy fresh seafood. Sounds fishy, no?Fish Fish Restaurant Bar and Market (13488 Biscayne Boulevard) is a new source of fr ... More >>

Stone Crab Season: My Ceviche, Kitchen 305, Capt. Jim's and More Offer Deals

Stone crab season is as uniquely South Florida as the neon-colored strip on Ocean Drive. Sure, Joe's Stone Crab and Joe's Takeaway are "the" places to grab some claws and mustard sauce, but there are many other places in Miami to get your claws on some fresh stone crabs -- many at great values.While ... More >>

Katsuya by Starck: Chic Sushi Spot Fits SoBe Like Wasabi on Fish

The Dome: Caviar and Eclectic Global Fare in an Eco-Chic Environment

See also: Slide show: Closer Look: The Dome.

Pilar Restaurant and Lounge in Aventura Stays the Course With Well-Priced, Perfectly Cooked Fish

My Ceviche's Sam Gorenstein On Fish Pricing

Groupers have giant heads, which combined with neatly pressed white napkins and tasteful interiors, explain why a good piece of fish comes at a high price. Great seafood in South Florida is as ubiquitous as bad driving, and some of the best can be had at prices as low as few bucks. Keeping it cheap ... More >>

The Best of Miami Spice 2012, Part Three

See also Miami Spice, the Good, the Great and the Grudging, Part One and Part TwoThis three-part look at Miami Spice comes just as the dining program gets set to begin on August 1. There has been a split in price categories this year, meaning there is now a "fine dining" grouping as well as a "luxur ... More >>

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

See also: "Miami Spice 2012: The Good"This three-part look at Miami Spice comes just as the dining program gets set to begin on August 1. 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 dining price point dr ... 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 >>

Fish Mislabeling, "Bro, That's Been Going On For Years"

Once a fish is skinned off and filleted it's difficult for even an expert fisherman to know what species they're looking at.That's why it's so easy to fleece the average consumer with a mislabeled fish.The ol' fish switcheroo is nothing new, and the profits it generates keep the cycle going.We spoke ... More >>

Lies! South Florida Sushi Restaurants Mislabeled White and Yellowfin Tuna 100 Percent of the Time

The next time you go for happy-hour sushi in Miami, there is a 100 percent chance you will not receive that roll of white tuna sushi even though you paid for it, according to a study released yesterday by Oceana, an ocean conservation group. Other mislabelings include yellowfin tuna and whitefish. I ... More >>

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

View a slide show of Villa Azur.

My Ceviche's Fresh Take on Seafood in South Beach

NBA Miami-OKC Bet: Corrupt Crabs on the Line

OK, so the Oklahoma City Thunder whacked the Miami Heat last night. But does that mean Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez will have to pay up with frozen stone crabs?On Monday, Gimenez and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett bet on their cities' competing teams: If the Heat wins the series, Gimenez w ... More >>

Miami vs. Seattle Food Scenes: The Magic City Falls Short

12. Red Snapper in a Bowl at Joe's Stone Crab

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.11. Red Snapper Fish in a Bowl at Joe's Stone CrabVery rarely does a restaurant stay in the hands ... More >>

Today: My Ceviche Celebrates Locals, End of Season With $3 Stone Crab Claws

My Ceviche is South Beach's answer to the pretentious, over-priced corporate establishments on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Co-owners Roger Duarte and James-Beard-nominated executive chef Sam Gorenstein are one reason, and Tuesday they plan on celebrating another."Locals are what drive this estab ... More >>

Stone Crab Season Ends Wednesday

Stone crab season ends May 16, bringing an end to that beautiful cracking and slurping until October. We're going to miss dipping those sweet pink and purple claws in creamy mustard sauce, but are delighted the crabs have the summer to rest and mate.We suggest a stone crab feast tonight as the perfe ... More >>

Publix Seafood Practices Rank 19 of 20 Stores Analyzed, Greenpeace Says

Wikimedia CCPublix seafood practices score a failing grade of 2.7 out of 10, according to the environmental group Greenpeace. A study by the organization's Carting Away the Oceans project (CATO) analyzed major grocers such as Target, Safeway, Whole Foods, and Winn-Dixie. Publix landed at 19 among th ... More >>

Sam Gorenstein's Tips on Fresh Fish, Part One: Shop for Guts, Slime, and Bloodlines

Photo Courtesy of My CevicheThe phrase "catch of the day" might evoke thoughts of family-run fishing boats, quaint coastal towns and early morning markets. Add a couple of seagulls, a few fishmongers wearing yellow rubber overalls and you have quite the romanticized vision of fresh fish.Unfortunatel ... More >>

My Ceviche: Sam Gorenstein Is Taking Orders

Here's an actual conversation overheard at My Ceviche last evening:Sam Gorenstein: Hi. Welcome to My Ceviche.Young couple: [Perusing the menu board] Hi!Gorenstein: Is this your first time here?Man in couple: Yes. I know someone who works at the Raleigh, and she said that Sam Gorenstein ope ... More >>

Rusty Pelican: After a pricey renovation, the view still trumps the chew

See a Rusty Pelican slide show.

Top Five Ceviches in Miami: An Orgasmic Fusion of Flavors

​There was a time in Miami when good ceviche was hard to find. Fortunately, nowadays you can't walk two blocks without discovering the fresh raw fish marinated in lime and/or lemon and spiced with chili peppers, onion, salt, and cilantro, among other things.In Peru, which is most often associated ... More >>

Miami's Best Valentine's Day Dinners

​Valentine's Day is upon us once again, and soon we'll all be scrambling to get flowers and chocolates and godawful stuffed animals to show our significant others we give a damn. (By the way, if you do, skip the stuffed animal and go for something original, like a live iguana or a Maserati, depend ... More >>

SushiSamba offers more Peruvian/Japanese/Brazilian substance than meets the eye

View a slide show of SushiSamba.

The River Seafood & Oyster Bar keeps flowing

View photos of the River Seafood & Oyster Bar.

Top Five Under-The-Radar Miami Restaurants

Hog snapper at Fifi's Place.​The most apt adjective for many Miami restaurants would be "overrated." With a non-stop public relations machine grinding out release after release of hyped-up claims about this place and that, and food bloggers eagerly rewording the PR praises in exchange for unspecif ... More >>

Truluck's on Brickell keeps on truckin'

Miami Spice 2011: The Good, The Great, and The Grudging (Miami Beach)

Does 1500 Degrees deliver on its Miami Spice menu?​Miami Spice 2011 begins in five days. Each year, we like to take a look at the menus being offered and share our take on them. Some restaurants, as most already know, embrace this annual $35, three-course promotion with more enthusiasm than others ... More >>

Dine Out on Half Your Dollars During Yelp Eats Week

Lesley ElliottMorgan's in Midtown.​Yelp Eats 2011 is officially on this week, with participating restaurants offering 50 percent off a special selection of menu items through Sunday. Build your own prix fixe dinner from an assortment of starters, entrées, and desserts; just ask for the "Yelp menu ... More >>

Blue Door Fish: Renamed and refocused

Rickenbacker Fish Company fails to produce

The Original Crab House: Sketchy GPS Treats Us to Malnourished Blue Crab

John ZurEverglades blue claw crabs​Not to be confused with The Crab House in North Miami Beach, The Original Crab House, is located in Kendall at the end of an unassuming strip mall off US 1 and SW 98th Street. The place lacks any view of water. This should have been a warning sign. But with crab ... More >>

De Rodriguez Ocean misses the boat

Rickenbacker Fish Company Is New, Fresh, And Organic

Rickenbacker Fish Company Restaurant and Fresh Fish Market is brand new, and located right at the end of the Rickenbacker Causeway -- a guppy's throw from the Rusty Pelican and possessing equally breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Brickell.The menu looks to be a typical driftwood-inspir ... More >>

Iron Fork 2010: Jose Luis Flores Takes the Pan; Short Order Award Winners Announced

Paula NiñoChef Jose Luis Flores​View photos from Iron Fork 2010 at Grand Central here.De Rodriguez Cuba's Jose Luis Flores won the 2010 Iron Fork title last night in a battle against defending champ John Critchley of Area 31. The chefs were given 45 minutes to prepare one appetizer and one entree ... More >>

Fin and Q American Barbeque shine

72nd Bar & Grill in South Miami

Grab a burger and beer at this neighborhood eatery.

Mediterraneo at Jade Brickell: A New Neighborhood Hangout

Photo by Christina Staalstrom​"It feels like an aquarium." That's what Thierry Matamoros, executive chef at Mediterraneo Brickell wants you to say when dining at his restaurant located in Jade residential tower on Brickell Bay Drive. The blue lights, clean lines, fluid walls, and blue back-lit bar ... More >>