At Bianca, the restaurant at the Delano, dinner is a special affair. Patrons are dressed up and decked out. Exotic accents waft across the dimly lit terrace, adorned by candles and furnishings reminiscent of the Hamptons. This is an expensive place to see and be seen. So if you’re looking…
Cookie delivery has become a thing. Several late-night delivery services have popped up over the past couple of months, but only two offer more healthful, eggless, vegan alternatives. Om Nom Nom Cookies was Miami’s first fully vegan cookie business to take treats from the oven to your doorstep. Now there’s…
No food trucks allowed on the beach? No problem. The solution: 5 Napkin Express. You might be familiar with 5 Napkin Grill, the Lincoln Road outpost whose originator hails from the Big Apple and is wildly famous for the namesake dish. If you’ve been there, you know the matzo ball…
On Saturday afternoon, one of the world’s most talented chefs dropped into his Miami outpost to cook lunch for his fans. Daniel Boulud joined his DB Bistro Moderne executive chef, Jason Pringle, and team to cook a meal straight out of his latest book, Daniel: My French Cuisine. The book…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival wasn’t all about the eats. Yesterday, we let out all our toxins at YogArt, which made a return at this year’s festival after its success last year. Taking place at The Raleigh, the Buddha’s and Bellinis event fuses music, food and art into…
At Chicken Coupe, grilled was an unknown word among the participating chefs. Andrew Carmellini walked around speaking to chefs to ensure everything was moving along smoothly and to try the fried chicken, of course. The sold-out event confirmed America’s fascination with two things: fried chicken and champagne. Upon walking in,…
After last night’s Burger Bash and sodium overload, our sweet tooth was heavily aching. Faith (and smart planning) would have it that just as Burger Bash was ending, a Splendid Ice Cream Affair was commencing right across the street at the Gale’s rooftop pool. Hosted by award-winning cookbook author and…
Today kicks off the most exciting weekend of the year in food. Thousands of visitors will make their way to the Magic City to eat, drink, and partake in revelry with the nation’s top culinary toques. But in case that’s not enough, Daniel Boulud is giving foodies another reason: an…
Valentine’s Day is today and we’re feeling romantic. So is Aleric “AJ” Constantin. You might know him as the Cycling Chef or Sear’N Gears, as his company is called. He normally keeps it cool with his ice cream fare, but he’s decided to heat things up for the most romantic…
Sex can be hard. The exchanging of body fluids is never an easy thing to swallow. Need a hand? Things like social lubricant (in the form of booze) and actual lubricant (KY jelly) turn things up while dialing awkwardness down. Are you going to be trashed for every sexual encounter…
With Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away, you’re probably scrambling to get reservations at one of the many places offering a romantic dinner for two priced at less than $100 per person. Let’s face it though, going on to dinner for Valentine’s Day is overrated. The kitchen is…
It’s an old complaint: Miami needs more French food. Enter Yann Rio, who owned three restaurants in France, including Sequoia in Montpellier, which earned a “three forks” designation in the Michelin Guide. Rio has moved to the States and delivers French fusion with nontraditional ingredients to Miami. Nothing but the…
Valentine’s Day is a mere days away, and what better way than to say “I love you” than by spending crazy amounts of your hard earned cash on extravagant gestures that will top whatever the Real Housewives of Miami can dream of? What ever happened to the days of handmade…
Before the Design District became what it is today, few restaurants dared open north of 36th Street in Miami. Soyka took a chance. In 1999, the restaurant began operating after its owner, the legendary Mark Soyka, purchased the space as a garage for his vintage car collection and then realized…
Mariana Cortez started baking vegan sweets back in 2009 as a way to fulfill her son’s dietary restrictions. At the time, she never imagined she’d be the first person to open a vegan bakery in Miami. Now, Bunnie Cakes is celebrating its one year anniversary — just a few days…
If you’re one of the many women that attended one of the sold out Chippendales shows during their limited engagement with Mansion Nightclub, you’ve probably gone back to reading Fifty Shades of Grey for the fifth 50th time to grieve. But you’ll want to finish the book before February 20th,…
They say third time’s the charm, and with Spris opening its third location in midtown today, the Graspa Group will certainly be hitting a successful trifecta. The Lincoln Road location has been a staple for 15 years, so to celebrate, the neighborhood restaurant is inviting the public to its grand-opening…
In celebration of its first anniversary, Dolce Italian has revamped its menu and added tasty new offerings to showcase chef Paolo Dorigato’s skills. Located in the Gale Hotel, the Italian restaurant is unassuming yet charming. Short Order sampled the new offerings in celebration of the anniversary. Check out the pictures…
Living in Miami, you’ve probably already heard of Groove Cruise. But if you’re unfamiliar, here’s the scoop: It’s the “world’s largest floating dance festival” that sails from Miami to Cozumel. And the crazy party is happening this weekend. To kick-off the festivities, and offer people the best food they’re bound…
This week might be just another week to you, but on the other side of the world, China is gearing up for their big New Year’s celebration this Friday, January 31. To welcome the year of the horse, Hakkasanis offering a special family-style, prix-fixe menu for $128 per person all…
Just two weeks into its new brunch, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has already made changes to its menu. Prices has been lowered, and dishes have been tailored to the mutable wants of hungry patrons. Short Order was invited to sample the revamped Sunday feast. Check out the pictures…
It’s Monday. You’re tired, the week just got started, and Friday happy hour seems like a lifetime away. But good news! You don’t have to wait five more days. Tonight, head on over to OTC from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. and check out a very special happy hour hosted…
