Over the next few weeks, Short Order will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a “Snackdown.” This is the first entry. Today pits Coconut Grove against South Beach. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
We’re going to take a shot in the dark and say Miami has one of the top dining scenes in the country. Don’t agree? Okay, perhaps we’re only on our way. In any case, you clearly have a neighborhood where you prefer to eat.Maybe it’s the Gables, you rich bastard…
Heads up happy hour hunters! Ever thought of stimulating your mind with a little art while sipping on your happy hour beverage of choice? You can do both at Brickell’s Hotel Urbano.They’ve just launched “Picasso’s Happy Hour” in celebration of their partnership with Art Fusion Galleries in Miami. For the…
During a preview last night of The Broken Shaker, Miami’s first pop-up bar located at the Indian Creek Hotel, I became convinced of one thing: it’s a shame this place will only be around for six months. You’ll discover the same thing during the official grand opening on February 2.There’s…
Our soul sister blog, Riptide, recently described a guy who allegedly murdered a man and proceeded to consume his brain and eyeball. Hannibal Lecter would have at least added fava beans and a nice bottle of Chianti.As a response, here’s a list of eight things that would probably be better than…
You may have seen it the last time you went out clubbing or bar hopping; the sleek little cans of Mercy have slowly been making their way into the nooks and crannies of Miami’s night scene since May 2011. According to Mercy’s makers, it’s a beverage that supposedly helps prevent hangovers…
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill’s Chef Timon Balloo will be honored this evening at his alma mater, Johnson & Wales University North Miami, and they’ll hold a dinner to recognize him as the school’s Distinguished Visiting Chef. The cost is $85 and proceeds will go to a scholarship fund in the…
Here are photos of last night’s Dining in the Dark experience at Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Bar. It was quite the task to aim a spoon full of mushroom broth and an orgasmic pork wonton in the right direction without spilling all over yourself and your neighbor…. on that…
One of the greatest things about Miami in the wintertime is having the opportunity to run a weekend marathon. Right? Bueller? Bueller? OK, for those of you who’d prefer to skip the sweat, cramps, dehydration, and overall physical punishment, Sunday’s 2012 ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon is an opportune…
Who wants dinner with an undeniable kink factor? We do! You can come too — we like things extra-kinky. Tonight’s repast is sold out, but tomorrow evening, give Dining in the Dark with chef Adrianne Calvo a shot.Calvo, whose episode of Food Network’s Chopped aired October 25, is hosting a…
We recently passed by Miami Shores’ Village Cafe, which seems as if it had been open for an eternity. It was closed. Peeking in to see what was going on behind the blacked out windows we found chairs on top of tables and a ghost-like restaurant space. Then we noticed…
News is scurrying across the world about this morning’s 2012 Oscar nominations.That means it’s crunch time.Your inner cinephile has been slacking and you haven’t seen as many of the lesser-known films as per your usual yearly standards.Catch these flicks at our local independent cinemas, but hurry — some are ceasing…
We all have our go-to people when it comes to eating out, whether it’s a close sibling or a friend.But then there are the more personal encounters when you sit on your couch, watch the game (or a Say Yes to the Dress marathon) and eat from a Styrofoam container.There…
When you heard the news about Heidi Klum and Seal’s separation this weekend, you probably felt kinda sad. But admit it: the twisted, schadenfreude-loving part of you was a teeny bit thrilled. They were just too perfect, weren’t they? With their beautiful bodies and accents and adorable babies?And they’re not…
We stopped by Fairchild’s International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival to give everyone who couldn’t attend a tasty nibble of what they missed.Lavande citronade chocolate morsels by Oliver Kita Chocolatiers were but one of the many mixed flavor bites they offered…
Think your commute sucks? South Florida market analyst Carlos Edde, 25, and graphic design consultant Alex Pretelt, 26, are preparing to driving 10,000 miles from England to Mongolia — all without a GPS system in a 1.2 liter car. The insane drive is part of the international Mongol Rally, a…
Saturday nights at Nikki Beach typically run parallel with thoughts of scantily clad and drunk tourists. These are the evenings when you learn how to say “cheers” in five different languages. This Saturday, however, Nikki’s throwing a designer showcase fashion event — all in the name of charity. What Women Want,…
Daniel Reskin, the Miami-born server-by-day, comic-by-night (we’re sure he’s a trained ninja somewhere in between there) just announced he’s releasing his own podcast. Because New Times boasts the speediest reporting known to mankind, we got in contact with Reskin as soon as we saw his tweet about the podcast project …..
estaurant options in Miami Beach? The most obvious choices are over-priced-and-tourist-laden Lincoln Road, south of 5th street for the “seen and be seen” evening scene, and Washington Avenue for the usual pizza and burger joints. But where’s the fun in the regulars, though? Hint: there isn’t any. Enter the delightfully quaint…
Calling all chocoholics – Fairchild’s sixth International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday. $25 admission gets you in on the 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. choco-scene at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. There’s something for everyone.The Chocolate LoverNibble on samples from a variety of artisan…
Late on Tuesday, three Florida state senators — Mike Haridopolos, John Thrasher and Mike Fasano — pushed through a resolution honoring so-called “crisis pregnancy centers,” a symbolic gesture that has outraged the abortion rights movement. The problem, advocates say, is that such centers have religious, not medical, aims and often…
