South Beach favorite Khong River House has been well received by locals since opening in December 2012. So it’s surprising that the restaurant, which celebrates the flavors and cuisine of the Mekong region of Thailand, only recently began serving brunch — especially when sister property Yardbird down the street boasts…
The upscale restaurant inside Brickell Key’s Mandarin Oriental, has been helmed by many top toques. Michelle Bernstein, Clay Conley, Joel Huff and Jacob Anaya have all led the kitchen of Azul at some point since its inception. A sudden closure last year during the hotel’s renovation period had many speculating…
If you’ve seen Better Days, congratulations, you’re officially part of the in-crowd. True to pop-up form, Brickell’s first temp bar concept has been quietly open for the past 15 days or so. If you’ve been left out the action, good news — Better Days is hosting a grand opening soiree…
Reality cooking shows are all the rage, but how about that old-school, vintage way of getting your interactive news? We’re talking about radio. For three years, Jimmy Cefalo and Brenda Bassett have hosted the popular radio show Eat This, Drink That, Go! Cefalo is a wine connoisseur, broadcaster, and former…
If you’ve been Miami Spicing it up all weekend, good job. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Are 174 restaurant menus at half off not enough for you to eat your way during the week? It’s time to Pac-Man chomp your way through these deals. See also: The…
Look alive, Miami. It’s time for another made-up food holiday and all the prime-priced perks that come with it. If you’re all about shucking and slurping, then get excited: National Oyster Day is tomorrow. Tons of places are serving up specials in celebration of the briny aphrodisiac. Whether you want…
Last night, the Dutch concluded their summer series Bourbon, Beer, and Cue with a three-way Caja China battle that invited Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar) and Jeremiah Bullfrog (GastroPod) to the W’s grove backyard courtyard for a magical evening that included whole animals and bacon-infused bourbons under the stars…
It’s a big month for Cindy Hutson and partner Delius Shirley. The duo and life partners are celebrating a 15-year run in the restaurant industry with their Miracle Mile darling Ortanique on the Mile. Hutson also will bring her Caribbean flair to downtown with the opening of Zest and Zest…
This week we say hello to August, which happens to mark the commencement of Miami Spice, but we’re getting a bit ahead of ourselves. It’s Monday and things can only get better. From a Pubbelly and La Latina “arepada” collaboration to the annual Iron Fork showdown and Miami Spice kick…
Loba is Spanish for she-wolf, which is exactly what Jessica Sanchez is. “The name came to me in a moment in my life where I felt like I evolved into what my definition of a loba is,” says the 28-year-old restaurant owner. “Someone who just fights and hunts for what…
What do you know about Belgian cuisine? Chances are not much. Well, with the opening of Bistro BE in Brickell last Friday, you’ll be able to eat your way through the country well known for its waffles. Short Order was invited to check out Bistro BE’s 100 percent Belgian fare…
Seems like Miami is hungry for high-end Mexican food. At least that’s what the folks behind Cantina La Veinte think. Part of Cinbersol Group, which has opened more than 30 concepts in Mexico, this location is Cantina La Veinte’s first U.S. outpost (the other three are all in Mexico City)…
Prior to joining the Broken Shaker last November, James Seyba got his tutelage under Michael Schwartz while working as a sous-chef at Michael’s Genuine before moving to New Orleans as chef de partie at Asian bistro Lucky Rooster. Seyba has shaken up (pun intended) the menu twice since settling in…
Not-so-happy Monday. The weekend came and went too fast — another year, another Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim Week in the books. If you missed the action, don’t feel so bad. You got to skip out on deadly traffic, nightmarish parking, and walking through puddles with shoes in hand — what some…
SoFi just got way more luxurious with Il Mulino, the popular Italian New York outpost, opening its doors today. You might be thinking “but there’s an Il Mulino in Sunny Isles at Acqualina,” and you’re right. But not having to trek to indulge in an overabundance of Italian delights is…
As Miami’s brunch evolves into a sea of bottomless options and dozens of eggs being cooked in different and inventive ways, restaurants are looking to take the Sunday feast to the next level: A day to revel and give into the week-long battle with gluttony, Sunday is undoubtedly meant for…
With plenty of fish in the sea, options are plentiful — finding that special catch is no easy task. Miami isn’t lacking seafood restaurants, but there are some that keep themselves well hidden. Take AltaMare, the Italian-inspired “hook-to-table” seafood joint that’s d�cor exudes an pretentious air but the food is…
With Viva Mexico, the Magic City got a taste of authentic Mexican tacos and incomparable carnitas, but what about upscale Mexican food that still has a touch of homestyle cooking? And no, Rosa Mexicano doesn’t count. Enter Porfirio’s, SoFi’s newest addition from Grupo Anderson, the guys behind the popular fiesta…
Oh hai, Monday — it’s you again. We were hoping this weekend was just a dream, but we woke up this morning realizing LeBron is still gone. You know what eases the pain? Booze. And food. There’s plenty of those things this week to make you forget all about Cleveland…
In 2002, Embarcadero 41 opened its first outpost in the ceviche capital of the world, Peru. Twelve years and 12 restaurants later, the Peruvian fusion eatery has embarked on a transatlantic journey and landed in Miami. It’s the brand’s first outpost in the states and they couldn’t have picked a…
Restaurants not participating in Miami Spice are making the most of the sweltering summer by offering customers a bargain before the two-month restaurant promotion kicks off August 1. Bianca at the Delano is offering summer lunch and dinner prix fixes that began June 16 and continue all summer unless otherwise…
In a city obsessed with appearances as much as pork, it was only a matter of time before someone thought to put the two together. The inaugural Bacon Beach Bash will take place this Saturday, July 5, as part of ‘Murica’s birthday celebration at Nikki Beach. Because if there’s one…
