We Miamiams love our Sunday brunch. It’s become a tradition — one we’re not willing to give up, and why would we? Brunch is a nice way to treat yourself after a long week of hustling and bustling. And now there’s another spot offering up this meal. To reward locals…
Few things are better than warm cookies with cold milk. And thanks to Insomnia Cookies, you can get exactly that delivered to your doorstep in the middle of the night. This weekend, while waiting in line for the Chippendales show at Mansion, we noticed a new kid on the block…
Before being at the helm of Macchialina, Michael Pirolo cooked under the direction of Scott Conant at Scarpetta. So now that he decided to plan a special dinner at his current restaurant, he called in Nina Compton, chef de cuisine at Scarpetta, as his guest chef. Tonight, Compton and Pirolo…
If someone asked you to describe your ideal brunch, your answer would probably involve eggs, oysters, charcuterie, and French toast. Oh, and of course, booze. Well, beginning this Sunday, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar will serve all of the above. There will also be a smorgasbord — an oversize…
Joey’s is the cool, calm, and collected kid on Wynwood’s graffiti-splashed NE Second Avenue. The contemporary Italian cafe opened in 2008 with the tagline, “Here comes the neighborhood.” Even power couple Jay Z and Beyonce stopped by while recently visiting the Magic City. So just what makes Joey’s so special?…
When Brickell Irish Pub unexpectedly closed two months ago, happy-hour-goers were crushed. V&E Restaurant Group, which was behind the Irish outpost, thought something more Miami would be a better fit for the location. “This area lacks a good home-style Cuban restaurant,” general manager Sandra Perez says. “We have two other…
Casa Juancho is one of Miami’s oldest Spanish restaurants. The brainchild of the Valls family, the same folks behind La Carreta and Versailles, Casa Juancho looks more like an attraction than a dining establishment. There are waterfalls, water wells, low wooden ceilings, medieval lighting, and servers channeling matadors. Casa Juancho…
It’s every chef’s dream to own his or her own restaurant. Via Verdi has turned brothers Fabrizio and Nicola Carro and mixologist Cristiano Vezzoli’s dream into a reality. After leading the kitchen at Quattro Gastronomia for eight years, the twins decided it was time for something of their own. Although…
On December 3, Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House and friend/mixologist Eddie Fuentes teamed up and launched Drinking Room, a pop up at the Astor Hotel. Although it was scheduled to run through New Year’s Eve, the pop up has closed due to unforeseen circumstances with the venue. The duo is…
Miami is probably the only city where you can spend your Saturday night on the beach, sipping champagne, listening to live music, and eating an endless array of oysters. If this sounds like your idea of good time, then check out the DiLido Beach Club tomorrow. The Ritz-Carlton’s beach club…
Stanzione 87 quietly opened in Brickell back in April. Operated by 23-year old Franco Stanzione and his longtime girlfriend Ashley Lopez, the pair attests to the challenges involved in opening a restaurant. Never one to cook, Lopez rose to the occasion: “You know when a baby is stuck under a…
At P�rez Art Museum Miami’s Verde Restaurant and Bar, the menu is all about keeping it green. The Stephen Starr restaurant upholds the museum’s organic and sustainable motif. Short Order was recently invited to sample executive chef Nicolay Adinaguev’s eco-friendly offerings. Check out the pictures after the jump. See also:…
The only thing better than a beachside brunch during Basel is a nighttime beachside brunch during Basel. Who doesn’t want eggs benedict for dinner? This weekend, the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton will host a Day and Night brunch party, an event originally made famous in the Hamptons. The…
When is the best time to open an art museum in Miami? Basel, of course. So it makes perfect sense that today is the grand opening for the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). But it’s not all art and games — there’s food, too. Starr Restaurants and Events, the folks…
It’s starting to look a lot like Basel. Murals are going up, artists are finishing up their work, and restaurants are prepping for the madness that’s up ahead. Located at the heart of Wynwood Walls, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar has created new dishes and cocktails for this arty week. Short…
Georges-Eric Farge opened George’s Kitchen in midtown in early 2013. Now he’s taking advantage of Art Basel and debuting his newest concept, MidLoft, tonight. The spot will celebrate its grand opening all week. See also: SuViche Wynwood Launches Basel House Pop Up for Art Basel…
Locals began to notice the giant radio tower in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood only after a bar popped up next to it. Can you blame us? Miamiams love a good cocktail, and Radio Bar knows how to serve them. The pop-up-turned-permanent-establishment marks a year in December. Along with…
Wednesdays suck — except when it’s the hump day before Thanksgiving. The five-day weekend is just around the corner. But this time can also be stressful, particularly if you’re still scrambling for the perfect holiday recipes. Fret no longer. From organic turkey to butternut squash soup, Miami’s leading chefs have…
At Toro Toro, the year-old, pan-Latin restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel, guests can enjoy a lunch buffet during the week and a bottomless brunch during the weekend. But which option offers a better deal? To find out, Short Order recently visited Toro Toro for both meals. Pictures of the smack…
Last Friday, SuViche’s third outpost opened in Wynwood. And in Miami, the pisco bar is the first of its kind. Short Order sampled some new drinks and menu items. Check out the pictures after the jump. See also: SuViche to Open in Wynwood on November 15…
Don’t you just love it when chefs team up and host collaborative dinners? That’s the premise behind Tongue & Cheek’s Kitchen Collab series. Past events have showcased Clay Conley and Lindsay Autry, who joined Tongue & Cheek’s Jamie DeRosa in cooking multi-course meals. This Wednesday marks the end of the…
If you want an escape from the hectic Miami Beach on the beach for Sunday Funday, then you ought to have want to have been at The Broken Shaker earlier this month where five bartenders competed for the trip of their lifetime. Named after the 16th century dance of the…
