Sushi

Zen Sai at Essex House: Secret Sushi on SoBe

Literally hidden in plain sight, the terrace is tucked behind a wall of foilage, safeguarding this hidden gem from the cliches of Collins Avenue. Soft sounds and colored lights set a serene tone as you cross onto the veranda. Much like a child stumbling upon a secret garden, I knew I had discovered ... More >>

RA Sushi's Foodies Show Heart Charity Event: Vote for Short Order

About a week ago RA Sushi extended a challenge to me and other food writers in Miami -- create a sushi roll for an event at the popular restaurant. If it gets the most votes -- both online and in person -- it will be featured on the menu for 30 days -- with a portion of proceeds donated to your favo ... More >>

Machiya Ramen Noodle House Stops Serving Ramen

Machiya Ramen Noodle House is no longer serving ramen. See also: - Machiya Ramen Noodle House: Pricey Eats in Midtown - Machiya Ramen Noodle House to Open in Midtown The good-looking Midtown eatery opened this past October to mixed reviews. Prices were high, noodles were soggy, and broths needed s ... More >>

Haven Gastro Lounge Previews Huahua's Tacos Every Tuesday

If you're intrigued about the upcoming Huahua's Taqueria, the soon-to-open fast-casual taco joint by chef Todd Erickson, you merely have to head over to Haven Gastro-Lounge tonight for Taco Tuesday, featuring a sneak preview of Huahua's tacos.Tonight and every Tuesday (except for Christmas and New Y ... More >>

Kim Kardashian's BFF Jonathan Cheban Opens Sushi MiKasa (Photos)

Sushi MiKasa opened at the Shelborne Hotel this past Saturday evening, after a few days of private events and tastings.The restaurant, in the lobby of the Shelborne Beach Resort hotel, is hidden from hotel guests by dark wood panels and a billowing linen curtain. In fact, even though we knew exactly ... More >>

John McAfee: Accused Murderer, Meth Lab Operator and Sushi Enthusiast

Sushi lovers be warned. You're favorite spot might be mobbed in the coming days by a horde of reporters, photographers and onlookers looking to get a glimpse and word from John McAfee, the eccentric software pioneers who's been on the run in Central America for more than a month and landed in Miami ... More >>

Barezzito Bringing Late Night Sushi, Music and Lots of Deals to South Beach

It's 4 a.m. You've just abandoned your spot in the VIP lounge at Cameo due to your increasingly vocal stomach. But other than Jerry's Deli or diner eats - what's a girl or guy to do for some good grub at this time of night morning? Read also: - Yardbird Named in Bon Appetit 's "50 Best New Restaur ... More >>

Little Lotus In Downtown Miami Says Its Under Siege From Vindictive Landlord

Sari Maharani had barely opened the doors to her downtown Miami restaurant Little Lotus when she says her landlord was already trying to find a way to kick her out without just cause. Now the former paralegal of Indonsesian descent is locked in an epic legal fight with Abram Aminov, a millionaire Ru ... More >>

Siam Rice Thai & Sushi: Tasty Asian Dishes for a Cheap Date

Siam Rice has different tasty specials every night. Most of them under $10. Check the bullentin board for daily specials.

Shokudo Miami: A World Resource in Buena Vista

Katsuya by Starck at the SLS Hotel South Beach: Chic Food at a Chic Locale

Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi's first restaurant made a splash in Studio City, California, in 1997. Nine years later, when he teamed up with Parisian design powerhouse Philippe Starck, it was a match made in heaven -- or at least in Brentwood, the tony L.A. hood where they opened up shop. Califor ... More >>

The Marlins Gave Up Hanley, but There's Plenty Left to Trade

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 Special: $500 Sushi Served on (Nearly) Naked Bodies (Photos)

This year Miami Spice, which starts August 1, may not only refer to ingredients on food, but also to the way we get hot about food. The Naked Sushi platter at the Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi will get you hot for sushi, and not in a metaphorical kind of way.For $500 you get dinner and a show; what ki ... 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 >>

Chef Todd Erickson's Top Five Miami Restaurants

See also "Todd Erickson: Digital Chef," "Haven is Kitchen Heaven to Chef Todd Erickson," and "Haven: A gastro-lounge for hipsters."Short Order knows that when it comes to dining out, few people are pickier than a professional chef. We talked to some of Miami's top chefs to learn about their favorite ... More >>

Today: BLT Steak Launches Raw Bar Addition

After less than a month under its new executive chef, New York import Matthew Oetting, BLT Steak will launch a new raw bar at the Betsy Hotel today. It's an edgy addition to the modern American steakhouse.BLT Steak has been through some tough relationships in its recent past. Sam Gorenstein left his ... More >>

Katsuya Brings West-Coast Style, Beautiful Sushi to SoBe

The SLS South Beach hotel has finally opened, bringing West Coast style and cool to South Beach. The SLS in Los Angeles is home to both the Bazaar by José Andrés and Katsuya.While much buzz has circulated around the Bazaar, Katsuya by Starck South Beach (its formal moniker) should not be overlooke ... More >>

47. Lunch Boat Special at Benihana

It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.47. Lunch Boat Special at BenihanaIt's time to ... More >>

Nite Jewel Talks Sushi Joint Shows, Playing for Horny Hippies, and Doing Drugs With Hoarders

Yes, Nite Jewel's Ramona Gonzalez appreciates strangeness. While making her 2008 debut, Good Evening, Gonzalez held recording sessions in her living room as well as a friend's residence. And that's how the songs sounded -- lo-fi, sweet, strange. She applied that same approach to her latest record, ... More >>

58. Pork Belly and Clams at Pubbelly Sushi

It's that time of year when we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com57. Pork Belly and Clams at Pubbelly SushiWhen ... More >>

How To Roll Your Own Sushi On the Cheap

​If you're looking for quick and easy finger foods and hors d'oeuvres for your New Year's Eve party, why not give homemade sushi a shot? It's easy and relatively inexpensive to make, provided that you have all of the necessary tools.Why make your own sushi? It's fun ('specially when you have a few ... More >>

Perfecting the Pubbelly Crawl With Help From Andreas Schreiner

Don't fill your belly up with pork too early...On a recent random night, as we were making complete pigs out of ourselves at Pubbelly from start to finish, Andreas Schreiner, the resto's managing partner, came over and tipped us off that all the cool kids are doing what has been known on the street ... More >>

Benihana: Get A Birthday Meal For $0.00

​Benihana, the Miami-based Japanese steakhouse, wants to wish you a happy birthday. They are giving away a $30 gift certificate.In order to claim the free birthday meal, sign up for the Chef's Table at the Benihana web site, provide some personal info and an email address and they'll email a gift ... More >>

Oh! Sushi: Presentation Store for "Create-A-Restaurant"

You might drive past it a few times, swear at your GPS and pray to St. Anthony, but once you step into the month-old Oh! Sushi, you'll find a hip retro place of funky fusion. The colors are intense pink, white and black and most tables are filled with what looks like a repeat crowd, some on laptops ... More >>

Halloween Spirits and Hitchcocktails at RA Sushi

Courtesy of RA SushiTheir 'Sinner Sangria' will make you feel naughty, even in your nun costume​Growing up doesn't mean you have to grow out of the fun escapades this October 31. Trick or treat yourself to some Halloween cocktails this year. Keep the costume and mischievous appeal and head on over ... More >>

Sweet Times Are No Longer, Midtown Cafe Closes

​The proliferation of bakeries in Midtown seems out of place, particularly if you actually live in Midtown (which I do) because everyone here seems to work out so much (I gave up on our gym, the machines are always taken). Yet, in this tiny five block radius there is Sweet Pointe Bakery, the soon ... More >>

RA Sushi Offers One Hope Wine and Roll Special To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

​Ra Sushi  is offering a deal in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.For $15, get a glass of ONEHOPE Chardonnay paired with an RA Sushi pink roll. The pink roll features shrimp, kani kama crab mix, and sriracha combined with lettuce, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in pink soy paper and serv ... More >>

Pubbelly Sushi: On A Roll?

​Pubbelly's neighborhood takeover officially begins this week, with the opening of their sushi offshoot right next door to its' predecessor. We told you all about local artist, Erni Vales, responsible for Pubbelly Sushi's Japanese anime-inspired murals, and gave you a few hints on the menu. But he ... More >>

Pubbelly Takes on Sushi and Tapas with Two New Eateries

Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro, and Jose Mendin of Pubbelly.​Almost a year after opening Pubbelly, the dream team behind South Beach's favorite Asian-inspired gastropub is bringing two new distinct flavors to Miami.  Owners Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro, and Jose Mendin are opening Pub ... More >>

Haven: A gastro-lounge for hipsters

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Blade Sushi Returns to Fontainebleau

Blade Sushi to share space with Vida restaurant.​When Blade Sushi closed at the Fontainebleau about a year ago, the starving model types who frequent LIV must have had heart attacks trying to find low-carb alternatives at Scarpetta.Well, Blade is back (mostly), sharing space with the resort' ... More >>

Chef Sean Bernal Leaves Sushi Samba To Do His Own Thing

​Chef Sean Bernal has left Lincoln Road's Sushi Samba to start his own restaurant. Bernal left a comment on a Short Order post saying: "Just an FYI I am no longer at Sushi Samba. I have left to open my own restaurant. Coming soon!!!" Reached by email, Bernal said that he couldn't say much more ... More >>

Introducing Azul's New Chef, Joel Huff

Joel Huff caught Azul's wave.When Clay Conley left Azul at the Mandarin Oriental to open Buccan in Palm Beach, a collective gasp could be heard 'round Miami. Who would replace him? The chef de cuisine gig was plum, but stepping into a kitchen beset with so much expectation would be a daunting task.E ... More >>

Eat at Sushi Samba and Help the Japan Relief Efforts

​Sushi Samba has announced a unique way to contribute to the Japan relief efforts following last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. When you purchase a special Japan relief sushi roll for $12, all the proceeds with be donated to those affected by what has been recorded as the largest-mag ... More >>

Bongos and Tatu at Hard Rock Offer Industry Nights

via Bongos Cuban CafeBongos' Sky Lounge​Calling all bartenders, servers, bussers, managers, chefs, and cooks! Those "in the biz" are invited to enjoy the ambiance, and most importantly, discounted food and beverage, at Bongos Cuban Cafe and Tatu, two heavyweight restaurants at Seminole Hard Rock H ... More >>

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Bali Low

In trying to please everyone, oftentimes you end up pleasing no one

The Cost of Keeping Kosher

The food may look beautiful, but you’ll need a pretty penny to eat it

Small Bites

Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday

Do brunch the right way

Suddenly Sushi

Nobu, as in no business?

Taste of Bambú

Bambú

Live Free or Dine

Home Improvement

Hands Across the Water

The Flawed Couple

Go Fish

The Good Raw Deal

Maiko Break