Valentine's Day

Steak and BJ Day Is Next Week: Here's How to Celebrate

OK, men -- you earned your gold star on Valentine's Day by taking us to a surf-and-turf dinner that cost five times what you would have paid the day before or after. Now, just a measly month later, it's time for us to, apparently, return the favor on Steak and BJ Day. Yes, Steak and BJ Day. True, Ha ... More >>

Miami's Sweetest Couples: Marinos to Bernsteins to Martinezes... Or Something Like That

A few weeks back, Short Order asked readers to vote for Miami's sweetest restaurant couple.We were looking for a couple that worked together in the same restaurant -- sharing the heat and the workload to make beautiful food together.We tabulated our Facebook votes, and Miami's sweetest couple is Den ... More >>

Top Six Valentine's Day Parties in Miami

To some, Valentine's Day is an obligatory Hallmark holiday all about spending hundreds of dollars on romantic dinners and expensive gifts. But why not just go crazy and get drunk? Bars, lounges, and clubs across the Magic City are cranking up the magic on Valentine's Day with parties, drink speci ... More >>

Miami Top Five in First-Date Offers for Valentine's Day

A new website survey has Miami just behind New York and Los Angeles in the first date category during the four weeks leading up to Valentine's Day.Las Vegas and Chicago placed just behind us to fill out the top five.

10 Sexiest Cocktails in Miami for Valentine's Day

According to an Open Table survey recently published, 51 percent of respondents plan to head out to a restaurant for a romantic Valentine's Dinner.Most every Miami spot is planning a decadent multi-course extravaganza (and we've got a great list of fantastic options). Before you sit down to your mea ... More >>

Bunnie Cakes Opens in Wynwood Tomorrow: Free Cupcakes While Supplies Last

Vegans have a new place to give and get sweet treats -- just in time for Valentine's Day -- when Bunnie Cakes opens its doors in Wynwood tomorrow, February 9.The small shop, helmed by baker Mariana Cortez, features a selection of baked goods like cupcakes and brownies.In addition, ice cream treats ... More >>

Feliz Valentine: José Feliciano Coming to Miami on February 14

We're suckers. For years, retailers have made fortunes off love-stricken individuals who feel obligated to spend copious amounts of money on stuffed bears mass-produced overseas, heart-shaped boxes of crap-quality chocolate covered cherries, sappy holiday cards, and dinner for two at underwhelming ... More >>

Miami Valentine's Day Dinner Guide

Sometimes, dinners are meant to splurge on. It's a once-a-year thing when you can dine to your heart's content without a worry greater than getting spinach in your teeth. (Don't fret, there's not much spinach on these menus.) Here's Short Order's guide to dining out on Valentine's Day. Prices rang ... 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 >>

Five Pretty-in-Pink Spirits for Valentine's Day

There's no doubt that pink is the rosy-tinged color of love. And despite its old-school reputation as a less than manly hue, today's dude should totally be able to down a pink-hued drink or two without feeling less than masculine. So for women and men alike this Valentine's Day, we've rounded up fi ... More >>

Five Sexy Vegan Valentine's Day Gifts: Edible Body Butter, Candy Lips, and Beyond

When people hear the word "vegan," the last thing that comes to mind is decadence. The first thing is usually an image of a scrawny, pale lady wearing Birkenstocks and hugging a tree. Not exactly the picture of sensuality.But as usual, my aim for this column today is to challenge preconceived notion ... More >>

Five Sexy Beers for Valentine's Day: From Vixen to Little Sumpin'

As much as we love canoodling and chocolate, Valentine's Day isn't complete without beer goggles. So this year, why not make with the brews and add some modern sex appeal to your celebration? From chilies to chocolates, craft brewers have concocted all sorts of creations that are sure to up your mo ... More >>

Diplo, Sleigh Bells, and Liturgy Get 'Em Sweaty at Miami's Grand Central, February 14

Photo by Ian Witlen Lust was in the air last night at Grand Central.​See the full 35-photo Sleigh Bells and Diplo at Grand Central slideshow. Diplo, Sleigh Bells, and Liturgy Grand Central Miami Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Better Than: A Valentine's Day spent home alone, dancing with yourself to ... More >>

Ten Foods To Avoid On Valentine's Day

​Every year we say we're not going to celebrate Valentine's Day. After all, it makes singles feel bad for being single and couples feel worse for not being over-the-top romantics. Then we break down and buy candy hearts and make reservations for overpriced champagne dinners.Since you're probably l ... More >>

Valentine's Day Consolation: $2 Burritos All Day At Panchero's

​Let's assume the worst: Your Valentine's Day won't quite pan out the way you'd hoped it would. Maybe you will be curtly informed that the "champagne" you had so thoughtfully put on ice was really "only sparkling wine," and that "any idiot knows real champagne can't be produced in the Yucatan!" Or ... More >>

Valentine's Day Desperation: $10,010 Pizza Hut Engagement

​Haven't thought of a Valentine's Day gift yet? Here's an idea for a present that your lover will surely remember the rest of her life: The "Dinner Box Proposal Package" from Pizza Hut.Granted, what your mate will forever recall is how crazy, tacky, just plain stupid, and desperate you were to she ... 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 >>

Strip Joints and Taco Bell: Five Worst Places to Take a Date on Valentine's Day

​We at Short Order take great pleasure in offering you the top options for Valentine's Day and the most affordable ones, too. But what we really get a kick out of is giving you the worst options - because those are often the most insane, hilarious, and outright brilliant.We don't discourage doing ... More >>

Designer David Jon Acosta Talks Toasters, Miami Booty, and Valentine's Day.

We're deep in the midst of New York Fashion Week, with every clothes-minded girl we know posting runway shots on Facebook. It all has us craving something a little more low-key. Enter Our Prince of Peace designer David Jon Acosta and his wearable, fun, and Miami-inspired collection. We caught up wi ... More >>

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Destroyio Records Says "F$#% Valentine's Day!" at Churchill's Pub on February 17

​Every Valentine's Day is exactly the same -- the candy, the flowers, the teddy bears, and some slutty lingerie. Don't people ever get sick of spending a bunch of money on a bunch of stupid crap so some Hallmark execs get that big V-Day bonus? Or wonder just what the fuck sex is anyway? Why do we ... More >>

South Beach Valentine's Day $100,000 Indulgence and More

Photo by Riki AltmanAzul's got the right idea.​Got a wad of cash just burning up your pocket? We found some ways to blow through that dough and maybe get a meal or two and a little lovin' in return.Top DollarHey Big Spender! We know you're just aching to find out where to drop a few hundred thou o ... More >>

Free Events This Week: Voices of Haiti, International Noise Conference, Shake

​If you're in a relationship, you've probably already spent all your money on Valentine's Day gifts for your significant other.If you're currently unattached, you've probably spent all your cash on episodes of Downton Abbey and tubs of Ben & Jerry's to keep you company.Either way, you're broke ... More >>

Valentine's Day For Cynics: The Ten Worst Candies

​Remember when Valentine's Day was this sweet holiday where you gave your crush a pretty heart filled with chocolates? The heart would usually have a ribbon or some lace or a silk rose on it. Inside, the chocolates would be filled with cherries or caramel.Those days are gone. We guess that since r ... More >>

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Top Five Restaurants For Outdoor Dining: Beyond Best of Miami 2011

Sitting outdoors at Red Light won't cost you a fortune.​Last year, we bestowed our Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining to Cecconi's Miami Beach for its lovely garden patio with retractable roof. And, of course, we like the food there too, a factor too often overlooked in "Best Outdoor Dining" compi ... More >>

Keyshia Dior Launches Secret Kisses, a New 15-Shade Lipstick Line

Courtesy of Keyshia Dior​Unless you've been too busy lately to visit the interwebs, you know the name Keyshia Dior. Hell, we caught up with her last month for a little horseplay, so she's no stranger to Crossfade. Keyshia started off with a starring role in Timbaland and Drake's video for "Say Som ... More >>

Upper Eastside Date From Hell, Part Two

​In honor of Valentine's Day, Short Order offers a three-part story on a date gone wrong.Weeks later, I awaited Ken at Metro Organic Bistro (7010 Biscayne Blvd., Miami). He courteously suggested the venue because I had noted my veganism in e-mails and on my profile. I sat at the bar inside the tal ... More >>

Worst Valentine's Day Date Suggestions Ever

Image via Flickr/WebDetail​It's pretty easy to make most dates happy on Valentine's Day -- meet him or her with some flowers or candy, then head for a fancy or trendy restaurant and proceed to have a wonderful candlelit meal, followed by a decadent dessert. It takes more imagination, however ... More >>

LA Sweets, 2 Girls and Sugar Mama: Valentine's Cupcake Specials

These belong to Martha Stewart but the idea remains the same. ​There is something about cupcakes that instantly infuses joy. They unearth childhood nostalgia. They are cute bundles of sweetness. They are like small personal gifts just waiting to be unwrapped. Cupcakes are also the perfect sweet tr ... More >>

Essensia Comes to the Rescue With Valentine's Day Deal

Photo by billwisserphoto.com​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.If you think taking your significant other out for a romantic dinner on Valentine's Day is too much amateur hour but don't exactly rel ... More >>

Fish Chocolate and Dogs With Lips: Dumbest Valentine's Day Candy

​Valentine's Day will soon be upon us and most of us will plan ahead and buy something sexy or yummy or beautiful for the one we love (or lust after). There are, however, a small minority of morons who wait for the last minute to stop at some 24 hour drug store to purchase whatever is enveloped in ... More >>

Where to Eat in Miami This Valentine's Day

​Valentine's Day is just around the corner and even Pollo Tropical has a Valentine's Day special going (two dine for $9.99, if you must know). If you haven't made your plans, you should probably do so now before restaurants fill up (the lovely Gibraltar is fully booked) and events sell out. Here a ... More >>

Dine With Dolphins, Sushi for Singles, and Godiva Cocktails for Valentine's Day

A Godiva Chocolate Infused Vodka on the rocks. ​The stereotypical Valentine's Day: Roses, a box of chocolates, and a candle-lit dinner. There is probably a significant population of people bored with chick-flick induced ideas of romance and looking to do something new. For those hoping to take the ... More >>

Chef Araiza's Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding Recipe

Photo by Riki AltmanConsider picking up your croissants from the new Zona Verde at Alliance Française.​Hosting a lonely hearts party for Valentine's Day? Whip up a batch of Chef Andrea Sans Araiza's Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and watch the phenylethylamine fly. Or, if you do have a specia ... More >>

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Dairy Queen's New Midnight Truffle Blizzard Treat -- For Valentine's Day?

For your sweet tooth sweetheart​Dairy Queen's Midnight Truffle Blizzard Treat is coming to Miami on Tuesday, February 1. The MTBT is comprised of chocolate truffle pieces blended with dark cocoa fudge and vanilla soft serve. The Blizzard mix-in was introduced in 1985; in 2003, things were organize ... More >>

Miami Seaquarium's "Dine with the Dolphins" on V-Day Offers Catered Buffet and Freebies

photo courtesy of Miami SeaquariumDolphin Harbor​A common myth suggests that humans and bottlenose dolphins are two of only three species of mammals (the other being bonobos) that have sex for pleasure, so it's only natural that this Valentine's Day you take your sweetie to Miami Seaquarium to "Di ... More >>

Five Stupid Tech-Related Products

Gizmodo​​Do your fat fingers ruin every text message you send? Are electromagnetic cell phone radiation waves affecting your memory? If so, you probably shop exclusively at mall kiosks. From goofy hats to stylus-tipped thumb gloves, we compiled a list of useless products meant to enhance the cel ... More >>

Concert Review: Jon Secada at Fairchild Tropical Garden, February 14

Photo by Ben ThackerJon Secada performing live Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.​Jon SecadaFairchild Tropical Garden, MiamiSunday, February 14, 2010 Better Than: Being stuck in an elevator. The Review:Hialeah's own golden boy Jon Secada, the famed Miami crooner known for his dentist off ... More >>

Exclusive Interview With Katie Lee

One of the stars of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Katie Lee is heading to Miami in two weeks to start whipping up some of her signature Southern-flavored recipes. The gorgeous cookbook author (she has two tomes out) and former wife of crooner Billy Joel, Katie Lee is a culinary force to ... More >>

Where to Eat in Miami This Valentine's Day

If you ask us, showing off your culinary skills for your loved one is much more romantic than a dinner out, but we understand it's not always easy. If you're looking for where to eat out this Valentine's Day, here are some options. ​Area 31 at the Epic Hotel Your choice between two four-course pri ... More >>

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