Shellfish

Under the Sea and Free

Prime Italian Is Prime Turf

The sultan of SoFi's new restaurant succeeds as an all-purpose upscale Italian dining venue.

Pleasure and Pain

Sake Room both satisfies and annoys.

A Reason for You to Wine

Sake Room both satisfies and annoys.

Shooting Rubber Bands at Clams

Sake Room both satisfies and annoys.

Catch of the Year

Classic American seafood finds a sequel in Miami

Déjà View

Same taste, same waste of space

The Oriental's Mandarin

Café Sambal

Gilled to Perfection

Café Del Mar

Stripped-down Italian

Oggi Caffe

Fish Fulfillment

Oggi Caffe

Live Free or Dine

Oggi Caffe

See Ya Waiter

Oggi Caffe

Red Serves Steaks in SoBe

They're savory but standard.

This Mic is Open

They're savory but standard.

First Peek at Jonathan Eismann's Q and Fin

Photo by Lee KleinFin​A fun time was had by all at the Jonathan Eismann restaurant tour last week. The event was held in cahoots with Friends of the James Beard Foundation as a means of raising funds for the organization as well as to showcase new developments on the west side of the Design Distri ... More >>

Martorano and 660 Expand, Chowhound Splits, Nobu Goes On The Road

​Bet On This Being A WinnerSteve Martorano of the famous Café Martorano on Oakland Park Boulevard, brings his brash Italian fare to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this February with the opening of Martorano's -- a 7,400-square-foot restaurant with inside and outside seating for approxi ... More >>

The Cape Cod Room opens in Miami Beach

​Bet On This Being A WinnerSteve Martorano of the famous Café Martorano on Oakland Park Boulevard, brings his brash Italian fare to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this February with the opening of Martorano's -- a 7,400-square-foot restaurant with inside and outside seating for approxi ... More >>

Lazy Breakfast at La Marea at the Tides

Paula NiñoCoctel de camarones​Feeling like you're on vacation without leaving town is always a good thing. And you can definitely feel like you're on vacation when dining under the sun with all the tourists at a nice hotel on Ocean Drive. La Marea at the Tides South Beach launched the "Lazy Break ... More >>

660 At The Anglers' $17.95 Thursday Night BBQ Supper

​Last night marked the return of 660's Front Porch Supper, held each Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m. on the swank hotel's secluded terrace. This time around it's a barbecue; back in April it was a $26 lobster boil. The $17.95 price includes a main course and three fixin's.The former features sweet & ... More >>

Catering by Alyse and Private Jet Gourmet: Feeding the Rich and Famous

​Let's face it. Some jobs are more interesting than others, and when we met Alisa M. McGowan, we knew she had it figured out. A caterer to the jet set, she spends her days making sure Wyclef Jean has his soul food going on, the Victoria's Secret models' chocolate chip cookie stash is full, and the ... More >>

Top Chef Season 7: Making Concessions, Episode 11

Photo by David Giesbrecht/BravoTiffany and Ed hit it out of the park this week.​Last night on Top Chef, we were treated to an opening sequence of frontrunner Ed donning a hideous yellow housedress as the roommates laughed. Actually, Ed was wearing Tiffany's dress. Hmmm. How did that happen?In anot ... More >>

Fresh Market Not So Fresh

This is a damn crying shame.Fresh Market is supposed to be a place where a yuppie can go and not be afraid. They play classical music. They give you tiny cups of premium coffee. Their organic yogurt selection is enviable. And in Aventura, even the coconuts on the trees are Louis Vuitton brand. S ... More >>

We're Bringing Shellfish Back

Slurp and be sexy at Social Miami

Stone Crab Season Begins Today!

​Stone crab lovers, get ready: The season officially begins today and runs through May 15, 2011.The sweet and succulent claw meat of stone crabs is one of Florida's famous delicacies. The crustaceans live in waters off North Carolina to the Yucatan Peninsula, and 2.4 million claws were harvested c ... More >>

Sold!

​Stone crab lovers, get ready: The season officially begins today and runs through May 15, 2011.The sweet and succulent claw meat of stone crabs is one of Florida's famous delicacies. The crustaceans live in waters off North Carolina to the Yucatan Peninsula, and 2.4 million claws were harvested c ... More >>

Giving Your Date Crabs

​Stone crab lovers, get ready: The season officially begins today and runs through May 15, 2011.The sweet and succulent claw meat of stone crabs is one of Florida's famous delicacies. The crustaceans live in waters off North Carolina to the Yucatan Peninsula, and 2.4 million claws were harvested c ... More >>

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 >>

The Eats Of San Francisco, Part One

Dungeness crab at The Crab House​I once made and sold jewelry on the streets of San Francisco. Sometimes I'd sell by Fisherman's Wharf, other times in the courtyard of the Embarcadero Center downtown. Quite a tidy profit was made, especially during a short period when I found myself ahead of the c ... More >>

Keys Fest of Food

Dungeness crab at The Crab House​I once made and sold jewelry on the streets of San Francisco. Sometimes I'd sell by Fisherman's Wharf, other times in the courtyard of the Embarcadero Center downtown. Quite a tidy profit was made, especially during a short period when I found myself ahead of the c ... More >>

95. Lobster Roll at Joe's Stone Crab Take-Away

As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. Lee Klein95. Lobster Roll at Joe's ... More >>

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 >>

Rickenbacker Fish Company fails to produce

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 >>

Sucking Head

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 >>

Sucking Head

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 >>

Winers Welcome

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 >>

Live the Brunch Life at Vida

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 >>

Chillin' and Grillin' at Conrad

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 >>

Symcha's: solid but pricey

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 >>

Dogma Features New Sandwiches (Photos)

All photos by Laine Doss Dogma features old-school sandwiches in addition to its vast dog selection.​Dogma, the Biscayne Boulevard hot doggery that was recently purchased by partners Mark Soyka and Frank Crupi, has expanded its food options to include a full line of old-school sandwiches, a ... More >>

Truluck's on Brickell keeps on truckin'

All photos by Laine Doss Dogma features old-school sandwiches in addition to its vast dog selection.​Dogma, the Biscayne Boulevard hot doggery that was recently purchased by partners Mark Soyka and Frank Crupi, has expanded its food options to include a full line of old-school sandwiches, a ... More >>

Fried Lobster and a Lap Dance: Miami's Best Strip Club Food

Pop quiz: what are strip clubs good for, other than watching hard-working girls dance for their college tuition? In Miami, they're also a hidden spot to find some good eats.No lukewarm, all-you-can-eat buffets here; just good, honest cuisine served with a smile and a lap dance. Okay, so they won't b ... More >>

The River Seafood & Oyster Bar keeps flowing

View photos of the River Seafood & Oyster Bar.

Pubbelly Sushi: Tasty, Creative Food at a Good Value in a Welcoming Pub Setting

View photos of the River Seafood & Oyster Bar.

Bar Tanaka Brings Sushi to the New and Improved Shelborne

Bar Tanaka, Shelborne South Beach​The classic Shelborne Resort in Miami Beach has a modern vibe now. It's a whole new show. In addition to glam brasserie Vesper and Lucy's taco shack out back, Bar Tanaka brings sushi to the lineup. Modern American, Mexican, and Japanese -- all restaurant base ... More >>

Art Deco Weekend: Bigger, Better and Tastier

Marguerite Gil​Now in its 35th year, Art Deco Weekend has grown from a small neighborhood party into a 15 block, open-air, historical and often hysterical Festival. This past weekend's three-day event , offered a visual feast for the eyes and yummies for the tummies in a unique architectural ... More >>