Navigating Whole Foods’ salad bar isn’t always easy. You might overspend and make amateur mistakes, like choosing meat packed with heavy — and costly — bones. Thankfully, KC Healthy Cooking is only a block away from North Miami’s Whole Foods store. The casual restaurant resides on the bottom floor of…
Elvis Presley has his famous peanut butter and banana sandwich, and Elena Ruz has hers. Here’s how the story goes: In the 1930s, Ruz was a young socialite in Cuba. One day, she wandered into Havana’s El Carmelo restaurant and requested a very specific sandwich. She wanted turkey, cream cheese,…
In Surfside, a small town packed with kosher restaurants, Josh’s Deli stands out for its unique (and often unkosher) deli food. Things get even funkier from 6 p.m. to midnight. At night, John’s Tacos takes over the cozy space. John O’Connell is the man behind the tacos. With festive flag…
The best neighborhood Italian restaurants offer good food, fresh pasta, reasonable prices, and a homey environment. Primo Trattoria Italiana in North Miami proffers all of these. It boasts a hefty menu featuring pizza, pasta, and main courses. You might notice the teenage boy pictured on the menu. He’s the son…
Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach has plenty of reasons to party. Chef de cuisine Nina Compton is kicking cheftestant ass in this season of Top Chef; Scarpetta is celebrating its fifth year in Miami; and celebrity chef Scott Conant recently released The Scarpetta Cookbook. So to celebrate, Scott Conant…
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means Black Friday shopping hysteria is also upon us. The Village of Merrick Park might try to soothe you with holiday tunes and a decorated tree, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Before you pop a Xanax, know this: There’s a sweet spot at this fancy…
Located on a quiet street in Coral Gables, Francesco Restaurant is known for its pristine Peruvian dishes. It has outposts in two other countries: Peru and Argentina. And in Lima, it’s an institution. If you want to try a beautiful dish, try Francesco’s squid ink risotto with shrimp and aj�…
Eating at a juice bar can be risky. Most places master only one kitchen tool: the blender. But Jungle Juice in Sunny Isles thinks beyond the Vitamix. It offers healthful wraps, salads, pitas, sandwiches, and burgers. And on Thursdays, you can try their their carb-free lasagna special…
Vega’s, the North Miami restaurant formerly known as Flip Burger Bar, offers plenty of burgers and beers. But it’s their starters that really get us revved up — particularly the chili and mac and cheese…
Soup isn’t the obvious choice in Miami, a city that runs on sunshine year-round. But every now and then, the temperature dips below the seventies and we get the urge to put on a scarf and slurp a delicious bowl of soup. That’s why we’ve listed the top soups in…
Last night at the Hyatt Regency, dozens of chefs joined forces to raise money and awareness for March of Dimes, an organization that aims to give babies a healthy start in life. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation, and yesterday marked the sweet sixteen for the event…
The Federal Food Drink & Provisions has revamped its menu, leaving only three classic dishes behind. Don’t worry. Their “biskits” — recently named best in America by Food & Wine — are still available. In his new take, chef Cesar Zapata combines Houston, Texas, with a 1930s steak-house motif. The…
Cruising down West Dixie Highway in North Miami, you can smell the smoky aroma of barbecue. Roll down the window and your nose will lead you straight to Bo Leg’s BBQ at its new location. (It moved there a few months ago.) At this restaurant, choose from offerings like barbecued…
Miami, you take food fusions to a whole other level. You have pastelito hamburgers, sweet plantain ice cream, and Chinese bao buns stuffed with lech�n asado. But you’re even crazier when it comes to sushi. What follows are the top ten wackiest sushi rolls in Miami. In this list, you’ll…
Day of the dead, or D�a de los Muertos in Spanish, is a Mexican holiday that lasts a total of three days — from October 31 to November 2. It’s all about hanging out with friends and family, enjoying good food and colorful decorations, and remembering those that have passed…
On a recent afternoon, we braved the construction on Alton Road to visit Go-Go Fresh Food Caf�. It’s a small, fast-casual restaurant where you order items from a menu laminated on the wall. Offerings include big salads, mini salads, soups, and the popular Go-Go pies (AKA empanadas). As much as…
This fall, think beyond the pumpkin spice latte. It’s time to embrace other pumpkin-based dishes. What follows are five great pumpkin offerings in Miami. They range from savory to sweet. There are pastas, soups, desserts, and much more. See also: Trader Joe’s: The Ten Best Pumpkin Products…
Gigi is really tapping into the Halloween spirit. Until Thursday, the midtown restaurant will display pumpkins carved by its staff. But they’re not just for show. The restaurant is hosting an employee carving contest. The winner will receive cash, a gift certificate, and a bottle of booze. Chef Jose Valines…
Cold-pressed juices and booze-free shots aren’t always as satisfying as something you can chew on. That’s why when Jugofresh’s Matthew Sherman and Darren Laszlo (AKA Chef Paco) invited Short Order to try their new food menu paired with juices, we happily obliged. The 15-course meal featured flavorful, nostalgic dishes. They…
JR’s Gourmet Burgers in Miami Springs offers a dish called the “Outside Is In” ($7.99). It’s a half-pound mass of beef that’s stuffed with crisp bacon and melted cheddar cheese. True story…
At last night’s Oaktoberfest, Oak Tavern executive chef David Bracha and Esquire beer writer Evan Benn hosted a four-course, beer dinner. Some dishes were Oak Tavern staples, such as the deviled eggs, pork belly banh mi, and duck pizza. Other offerings were made especially for this brewtastic event: house-made pretzels,…
At last night’s Miami Tequila Express, we shuttled around the city in a bus and visited four spots: Baoli, Haven, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, and Mercadito Midtown. At each venue, there were tequila shots, tequila cocktails, tequila tastings, and tasty food. In other words, everyone aboard the tequila express drank…
