Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli formally announced that after his recently aired victory on Food Network’s Chopped, his last day at 660 at the Angler’s will be January 20. Come the first week of February, he’ll open Miami’s second popup, Eating House.Before getting the scoop on his new endeavors, however, we wanted…
Every once in a while, we come across new eateries that wow us to the point where we can’t wait to go again — so we sneak in a mere two days after our first visit. That’s what happened at the Federal Miami.Described by opening-night patron Nina Stack as “friendly…
In its 35th year, Art Deco Weekend kicks off today, January 13, at noon and then continues until 11pm January 15. It will highlight the second annual ADW Fashion Show and music performances. In addition, it will feature the annual Art Deco Weekend Parade, a classic car show, a lecture series,…
As if Edge Steak and Bar didn’t offer enough already, this gem of a restaurant has announced the beginning of a new interactive dining experience, “Specialty Dinner Night,” set to take place once a month. The Nose-to-Tail events will feature a trio of chefs who will collaborate to produce a…
I recently went to Mercadito’s Taqueria in Midtown. It had been a long day at the office and a solid, close-by taco lunch was in order. I pulled up the menu online and the blood drained from my face. “Where are the rajas?” I thought.I quickly dialed the main number…
660 at the Angler’s very own chef Giorgio Rapicavoli will be making his Food Network debut tomorrow at 10 p.m. on Chopped.”While one chef appears to have a clearer plan than the other in the final round, whose […] dessert will taste better?” the episode’s description says. A nail-biting cliff-hanger,…
Lester’s in Wynwood is hosting the second installment of Wynwood Supper Club. Come January 10 — Tuesday — the urban book and magazine haven will be flaunting the skills of chefs Amit Savani and Kris Huseby of Gypsy Kitchen.”There’s […] a real educational component to the dinner as the food,…
Making plans for next weekend, already? Perhaps Sunday brunch in paradise sounds appealing.Paradise Farms, an organic produce farm to the local restaurant industry originally had the intentions of hosting an Avocado Drop and brunch, on Sunday, January 15. However, “Whole Foods Markets has bought the whole crop out!” says Paradise…
Take note, Pious Pig Restaurant Group patrons! Aniece Meinhold, Cesar Zapata, and Alejandro Ortiz have officially announced the opening of the Federal Food Drink & Provisions in mid-January. That means food, beer, and a good time are all soon to come for the location at NE 51st Street and Biscayne Boulevard.The…
It’s no stretch to guess that 85 to 90 percent of people tomorrow night will make a resolution to diet. But it’s also no stretch to guess that around that same percentage of resolution diets will quickly be ditched.We’ve developed five ways to extend those two months to maybe six months or…
We first told you about then month-old Oh! Sushi in early November — and since then, we’ve been on the hunt for someone with a good eye (and a good palate) to check the place out (and to spice things up,) and dish their details to Short Order.Enter Fatgirl Hedonist…
If there’s one thing that New Year’s Eve will almost always guarantee, it’s a room-spinning-head-banging hangover the next morning- err… afternoon. We’ve compiled a list of the top five places to nip that hangover in the bud before it even happens (and if you hit up one of our super…
Coconut Grove’s soon-to-be new baby, LoKal, is opening its doors this Saturday, with free beer all week to celebrate. Matthew Kuscher’s adamant goal is to stay as local as it gets — and that includes everything from grass-fed Florida beef, local dairies, to of course, local beers. Kuscher’s team doesn’t…
Ah, isn’t it refreshing when you dine at a restaurant and leave thinking, “that was worth every penny and pound and I’d do it again in a heartbeat”? Such was the case at Edge Steak & Bar. The amount of praise I have for this beacon of gastronomic hope in…
After Sunday night’s epic holiday meal battle in Kitchen Stadium against chef Elizabeth Falkner, Geoffrey Zakarian — who recently opened the Tudor House restaurant in South Beach — prevailed using the secret ingredients as his allies (beef crown roast, candy canes, clementines, acorn and butternut squash, salt cod, Brussels sprouts,…
Last night, my dining partner and I were invited to a chi-chi press dinner at the Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge in Coconut Grove. So we got dolled up and arrived very hungry.The restaurant (which turns into a lounge after hours) is stunning. Dim lighting, classy antique-like furniture, low-slung textured ceilings…
A mere two months ago, IT day-jobbers ;Tom Wilfong and Vanessa Safie started a little jam making enterprise in their Kendall home kitchen.. Since then, it has quickly grown into a miniature company – one that just might (we hope) topple Smucker’s. Made with all natural, preservative-free and local ingredients,…
Gift idea alert!We recently sought out the knowledge of local beer guru (and CPA by day), Patrick Lunn, for what he thinks would make a great do-it-yourself six pack gift. Over dinner at the now-closed pop up Phuc Yea! we narrowed it down to six options that are sure to…
I have to thank Bizarre Food’s Andrew Zimmern for making it to Miami. I’d originally dropped a grapevine hint that he’d soon be in town only because I recently noticed his Twitter conversation with Chef Geoffrey Zakarian about visiting Tudor House.But I didn’t actually think he was serious!Our Zimmern in…
Former home of the News Cafe, the Villa Mayfair Restaurant & Lounge finally opened its doors to the public in Coconut Grove. Owner Timo Kipp hired a power team to spearhead the elegant project including executive chef Frederic Joulin and interior designer Francois Frossard.With a 4,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art kitchen and raw…
If you’re hankering for some last minute plans this weekend, do something that benefits you and the rest of the world. Slow Food, a global organization promoting good, clean and fair food, is hosting two events for December 10, Terra Madre Day.Translated to Mother Earth, it’s a day to celebrate…
Cat’s out of the bag, folks. Phuc Yea! partners Aniece Meinhold, Cesar Zapata, and newcomer Manuel Ortiz have accidentally (or not so accidentally) leaked the news of their new food baby.The new place, called the Federal Food Drink & Provisions, will be located on NE 51st Street and Biscayne Boulevard,…
