We hope you didn’t eat or drink that much during the weekend, because this week you have 20 burgers, eight new handcrafted cocktails from Julio Cabrera and pizza from James Beard award winner Matt Molina at Harry’s. Well, let’s get to it. Week starts now. See also: The Rum Line…
Come Tuesday, the Brickell space where Lippi formerly operated under star chef Philippe Ruiz, will re-open its doors. The owners are the same, but the new restaurant will be called Tamarina. Owners Tunu and Yona Puri have teamed up with restaurateur Arjun Waney for a coastal Italian restaurant concept that…
Thrill seekers gathered last night at the Federal for a special collaborative dinner between Cesar Zapata and Todd Erickson (Haven and Huahua’s) that included pig face, beef heart, chicken liver, veal brains, lamb chops, and moths. Inspired by the psychological thriller starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, Silence of the…
Nowadays it seems you can have anything delivered to you without having to get up from the couch or put any clothes on — except maybe to answer the door. Pizza? Check. Arepas stuffed with chicken and avocado salad? Check. Booze? Check. Your own personal Swedish massage therapist? Check. Taking…
Brickell isn’t exactly a dining destination, but Tony Gallo and Pietro Vardeu hope to change that perception. If those names ring a bell, it’s likely because you’ve downed bowls of pasta at their South Beach restaurant, Sardinia Enoteca. Last week the duo quietly opened Moye in the center of Brickell,…
Not many establishments in Miami have been around 25 years, let alone have been celebrating All Hallows’ Eve with a costume party that long. At the top of that list is Coral Gables’ authentic Irish pub, John Martin’s (253 Miracle Mile), marking the evening of October 31 the right way…
A five-year restaurant run in this city is quite an accomplishment. Now multiply that times six and you’ll get the magic number of years Tropical Chinese has seen steamed dim sum carts roll throughout its crimson, lantern-lit interior. The 30th anniversary came with a celebration last night that invited community…
October is almost over and if you still don’t have a costume for Friday, don’t fret. It’s better to spend your money on the more important things in life — like food. That is especially true when the eats are inspired by one of the best horror films of all…
Pasta lovers shed a tear when it was announced that Nina Compton would be leaving Scarpetta. Since the swank restaurant opened almost six years ago at the Fontainebleau, Scarpetta’s kitchen has bid farewell to two great chefs: first Michael Pirolo, who went on to open Macchialina, and recently Compton. But…
If you like sneakers and you like raw fish, put your hands together for the Seafood and Sneakers Ball, happening Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Goya Culinary Pavilion in Lummus Park (on the sand at Ninth Street and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach). As part of the…
After spending an entire day with Daniel Boulud, I realized why the 60-year-old chef and restaurateur with 14 properties under his belt is showing no signs of slowing down. So many chefs have come out of Boulud’s kitchens. In Miami alone, I can think of three (outside of his own…
Yesterday, seafood aficionados flocked to Peacock Park to get their hands on stone crabs and celebrate the beginning of the season, as well as enjoy the cool breeze. The second-annual Coconut Grove Seafood Festival sold out all $15 presale and $20 at-the-gate tickets. Short Order was invited to attend the…
Plenty to do this week, so let’s get to it. We’ll start off by letting you know Daniel Boulud is in town, and he’s cooking up all new fall dishes with locally sourced produce. And, hey, there’s a dinner to try the new menu. Then we’ll keep it going by…
It’s been two years that Katsuya has been serving up sashimi to the health-conscious crowd of South Beach. The brand, which opened in Los Angeles in 1997 and expanded outside of the Golden State just two years ago, is spreading rather quickly. In just two years, chef Katsuya Uechi has…
Moye, the latest restaurant concept from Sardinia Enoteca owners Tony Gallo and Pietro Vardeu, is set to open its doors in Brickell this Tuesday, October 21, bringing Apulian cuisine to the neighborhood. If you’re wondering what Apulian cuisine is, chances are you’re not the only one. To educate diners on…
Yesterday marked the beginning of stone crab season and the start of the business year for Joe’s Stone Crab, which opened its doors at 5 p.m ., serving the first batch of claws to Miamians eager to get their hands on them (or with reservations we presume). If you happened…
If downward dog is one of your favored positions, head to Wynwood Walls this Tuesday, when hundreds of yoga enthusiasts will relish the energy of the vibrant neighborhood for a good cause. You don’t need to be an expert to participate in Paradise Yoga, but you do need to have…
Stone crab season officially kicked off October 15. And this year, a skydiver dropped the first batch of the delectable and highly anticipated crustaceans straight from the morning fishing boats and into Peacock Park — not by coincidence. Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd., Miami) happens to be the setting for…
Miamians look forward to October for many reasons. It means the weather finally begins to cool. It’s an excuse to indulge in pumpkin everything. And of course there’s All Hallows’ Eve and its festivities, candy, booze, and haunted houses. There’s another reason to love the tenth month: foie gras and…
When you think of the Surfcomber, you probably have flashbacks of Winter Music Conference pool parties and bouncing beach balls. But that’s in the past. Now the classy Social Club is serving modern American fare with Southern flair. The chef behind it is Blair Wilson, who was chef de cuisine…
After its inaugural success last year, the Coconut Grove Seafood Festival is coming back this Sunday, October 19, for the second year in a row. Festival organizer Tony Albelo has rounded up a roster of local restaurants to be vendors for the event. They will all be cooking up delicacies…
Yesterday, hundreds of croqueta lovers gathered to celebrate Miami’s quintessential finger food — 10,000 of them. The brainchild of Sef Gonzalez (Burger Beast), the inaugural Croquetapalooza brought together the city’s best fried cylinders under one roof to vie for the title of best croqueta. To counteract the savory bites, a…
