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Trina Sargalski

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    April 4, 2012

    Share Our Strength: Miami Food Bloggers Bake to End Childhood Hunger

    In an effort to help Share Our Strength, an organization that aims to end childhood hunger in the United States, eight Miami food bloggers are teaming up to make a dent in the charity's donations with a bake sale, set to take place at the South Miami Farmers Market April 28.Participating bloggers in ... More >>

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    June 14, 2011

    Best of Miami 2011: Best Farmers' Market

    In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 16, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Photo by Trina Sargalski​Best Farmers' MarketSouth Miami Farmers' Market6130 Sunset Dr.South Miami 33143southmiamifarmersmarket.com

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    March 17, 2011

    Food Trucks: What's Going on in Other Cities?

    Trina SargalskiYellow Submarine at one of the earlier food truck gatherings--the Fall for the Arts festival last year. ​We've been hearing a lot more about food trucks lately.  But I must ask, where is the cross-cultural perspective, the historical view? Here, for your consideration, are some ... More >>

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    March 17, 2011

    Advice for Aspiring Chefs: Keep Your Head Down

    Chef Tim Love of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and The Love Shack (Fort Worth, TX)​Whenever I interview chefs, I like to ask them what advice they would give to newcomers. Maybe it's because cooking is an increasingly sought after and (for a few) prestigious occupation. Here is some advice from che ... More >>

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    February 28, 2011

    SBWFF 2011: Paula Deen's Gospel Brunch Soaks up the Sins of Saturday Night

    David SamayoaPaula Deen and Maryel Epps ​Some folks live by "sin on Saturday, repent on Sunday." Paula's Down Home Cookin' Gospel Brunch soaked up the sorry effects of hard living during Saturday's SBWFF events. They were absorbed by the sheer volume of pork, beef, cornbread and pie and by the for ... More >>

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    February 26, 2011

    SBWFF 2011: Danny Meyer, Shake Shack, and The Matrix

    Trina SargalskiShake Shack menu items like the ShackBurger, the Shack-cago Dog, the Bird Dog, fries and cheese sauce were paired with wines at Danny Meyer's tasting seminar. Not pictured is the custard with key lime pie.​Danny Meyer, superstar restaurateur and CEO of the group behind Gramercy Tav ... More >>

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    February 21, 2011

    Michael Schwartz's Genuine Potluck at Books and Books

    Trina Sargalski​View photos from Michael Schwartz's book signing at Books & Books here.Michael Schwartz made his first Miami appearance to promote his new cookbook, Michael's Genuine Food, on Saturday. Schwartz conversed with Sun-Sentinel food writer John Tanasychuk before a packed house at Bo ... More >>

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    January 18, 2011

    South Miami Farmers Market Grand Opening this Saturday

    Trina Sargalski​Earth Learning launched the South Miami Farmers Market in early December. Organized with the city of South Miami and the South Miami Green Task Force, the market is one of the few year-round venues in town. And even though it's small, you'll find great stuff like locally grown wate ... More >>

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    January 12, 2011

    Miami Street Food Court Opens Thursday on Biscayne Boulevard

    Trina SargalskiAdding to the dizzying amount of food truck-related gatherings, meet-ups, courts and congregations is the Miami Street Food Court debuting tomorrow on Biscayne Boulevard. Last night, trucks gathered north of the KMart in North Miami and drew hundreds. Tomorrow, they will park at Bisca ... More >>

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    December 10, 2010

    L'Atelier Gourmet Bakery and Its Sensory Delights

    David SamayoaPassion fruit sorbet with pistachio macaron​L'Atelier Gourmet opened in Pinecrest (9563 S. Dixie Highway) in August. It's hidden toward the back of a cavernous strip mall, but it's worth a stop if you're in the area. I first noticed their treats at the Pinecrest Gardens Green Market, ... More >>

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    December 7, 2010

    Tonight: Food Truck Gathering on Biscayne Boulevard and 109th

    Trina Sargalski​While it's good to have food trucks in different locations around town, we like this idea of having them in one spot once a week, especially when that spot is close to home. More than anything it's a chance to try trucks we haven't come about. It wasn't too long ago that food truc ... More >>

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    December 6, 2010

    New South Miami Farmers Market's Locavore Bounty in Photos

    Trina Sargalski​Last Saturday was the first day of the new South Miami Farmers Market. Last Friday, I wrote a post about the market's mission of sourcing local produce, cheese, meat, eggs, and value-added products (jams, salsas, and other prepared foods) from local farms, community gardens, home g ... More >>

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    December 3, 2010

    New South Miami Farmers Market Opens Saturday

    Trina Sargalski​Florida vegetables, fruits, eggs, grass-fed beef, and cheese, oh my! These will be on sale in front of South Miami City Hall (6130 Sunset Drive) tomorrow (on Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be jams, salsas, native and edible plants, and other products.The market wil ... More >>

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    December 1, 2010

    Breakfast Basel-Style at Jennifer Rubell's "Just Right" Food Installation

    Paula NiñoMy bowl of "Just Right" porridge​In today's Scene Eating, Trina Sargalski talks to Jennifer Rubell about her "Just Right" exhibit for Art Basel. Short Order was there this morning to get some warm breakfast.After walking through the Rubell Collection building and into its courtyard, I e ... More >>

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    November 16, 2010

    Gastropod, Two Chefs Last-Minute Turkey Day Training Classes

    Trina Sargalski​If you read Short Order, you're probably the type of person who has your Thanksgiving food plans well underway. If you are cooking, you probably have an idea of the comforting, yet gourmet, dishes you'll prepare, the ingredients you need, and when you'll cook.  If you're dinin ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    Tonight: Food Truck Meet Up on Bird and 65th

    Trina Sargalski​You can get your tasty treats in "La Souwesera" once again tonight from 5:30 to 9 at SW 65th Avenue and Bird Road.  You will see a vacant lot, illuminated only by the food trucks.  Tonight, Nacho Mama's Grill from Key Largo will sling their Mexican fare.  According ... More >>

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    November 8, 2010

    In Photos: Pinecrest Gardens Green Market Still the Best Farmers Market in Miami

    Trina SargalskiTurnips at the Redland Organics booth​I know, I know--it's the best compared to what?  Farmers markets in Miami still have much room for improvement, yet every new season, I'm filled with optimism.  Trinkets and prepared foods still outweigh produce at local markets. These ... More >>

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    November 5, 2010

    Pinecrest Gardens Green Market Opens Sunday

    Trina SargalskiRedland Organics stand at Pinecrest Gardens Green Market​For South Floridians, November is the very beginning of the harvest season. The Pinecrest Gardens Green Market reopens this Sunday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. the season last through May.Some of the regulars fro ... More >>

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    November 5, 2010

    The Weekly Wrap-Up: New Restaurants, Mexican Coke and Russian Bears

    Trina Sargalski​Stay warm while you read what you may have missed this week in Short Order. Looking for Filipino food? Pamanguena offers groceries, take-out and catering.The bar at Town Kitchen & Bar could make some improvements.Where to find the best budget dim sum in Miami.Which restauran ... More >>

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    November 4, 2010

    Mexican Coke: Is There Really a Difference?

    Trina SargalskiMexican Coke on the shelf at my local Publix​Mexican Coke has been trending up over the past couple of years. Aficionados claim that Coca-Cola made in Mexico, unlike most American Coke, is tastier because it's made with real sugar instead of the now-pariah high fructose corn syrup. ... More >>

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    October 15, 2010

    Seriously Organics About Connecting Chefs and Farmers

    Trina Sargalski​Seriously Organics is a new foraging company that specializes in hard-to-find specialty produce. Partners Juan Rochaix and Elke Zabinski distribute to Gigi, the River Oyster Bar, and Red Light, among other local restaurants. They've been quietly preparing, but they plan to go full ... More >>

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    October 15, 2010

    The Weekly Wrap-Up: Noisy Sun Chip Bags and Rare Bananas

    Trina Sargalski​This week in Short Order ...Are those Sun Chip bags really that noisy?Chef Paula Da Silva talks about her new job at 1500 Degrees RestaurantWho has the best bandeja paisa?David New of Ability Explosion talks madeleines and dining in the dark.Food writing luminaries are headed to Ke ... More >>

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    October 6, 2010

    Paletas and Pirateria

    David SamayoaThe logo at Paleteria La Michoacana in Homestead​"It's a chain," someone told me when I began researching Paleteria La Michoacana for last week's post.However, according to the staff, the Homestead store is independently owned by Jesus Miguel Andrades Fernandez.An online search reveal ... More >>

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    September 27, 2010

    Merrick House Slow Food Pie Picnic in Pictures

    Trina Sargalski​It was pie heaven at the Merrick House in Coral Gables this Saturday. About two dozen pies were submitted for the contest at the Slow Food Pie Picnic.Hedy Goldsmith, pastry chef at Michael's Genuine, was the Chief Justice of Pie. The other judges were: Ariana Kumpis (Ariana's Etiqu ... More >>

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    September 24, 2010

    Paletas at La Michoacana in Homestead Are Worth the Trek

    Trina SargalskiThe chongos flavored paleta is made of curdled milk and cinnamon.​Paletas La Michoacana is a hidden gem in downtown Homestead. It's been there since 1999, selling mostly ice pops (paletas) and ice cream (nieves). You can get the traditional flavors of chocolate and vanilla, but the ... More >>

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    September 23, 2010

    Diana Kennedy Wants You to Examine Your Chiles

    Courtesy University of Texas Press​Diana Kennedy, cookbook author and authority on Mexican cuisine, spoke to a packed room at Books & Books Coral Gables last night.  She is on book tour promoting the comprehensive Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy.  Kennedy explained some of th ... More >>

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    September 14, 2010

    Steve Roitstein from Palo! Seen Eating... A Juban Sandwich

    Trina SargalskiPalo! at Fall for the Arts festival in September 2010​Scene Eating is a new Short Order interview column. We'll provide a glimpse into the food habits of our community, focusing on people who make living in Miami more interesting, sane, and worthwhile. If you're curious about the fo ... More >>

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    September 8, 2010

    Chef John Critchley's Miami Spice Watermelon Salad, Part One

    David Samayoa​Last night at Whole Foods Coral Gables, Chef John Critchley broke down some of the dishes from Area 31's Miami Spice menu. Of course, he added that deft touch that only decades of practice can bring. However, the recipes are relatively simple for the home cook to replicate.Critchley ... More >>

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    September 8, 2010

    Artist Serge Toussaint Seen Eating...Grits and Griot

    Photo courtesy of Serge Toussaint​"Scene Eating" is a new Short Order interview column. We'll provide a glimpse into the food habits of our community, focusing on people who make living in Miami more interesting, sane, and worthwhile. They don't necessarily work in the food industry. If you're cur ... More >>

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    April 22, 2010

    Four Tips To Eat Greener This Earth Day

    commons.wikimedia.org​ On this the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Short Order asked four locals for tips on eating greener. And no, it doesn't involve remodeling your kitchen to make it eco-friendly, though that would be nice. Here's what they had to say.

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