Sushi Maki has been around for 13 years. Now the environmentally conscious restaurant chain is rolling out a new menu. Last night, Short Order attended a tasting party showcasing Sushi Maki’s novel eats. Pictures of everything we sampled are after the jump. See also: Miami’s Ten Best Soups…
Meat Market, the Lincoln Road restaurant helmed by chef Sean Brasel, opened for dinner five years ago. Now, for the first time since its inception, you can also dine there for lunch. Short Order was recently invited to try their new offerings. Check out more details and pictures after the…
Brickell Key is home to Naoe, one of the city’s most elusive eateries. And although the Japanese restaurant serves delicious food, it doesn’t exactly scream neighborhood joint. The Island Bistro is hoping to fill that gap. The restaurant opened in September, offering Panther Coffee and freshly-baked goods. But now it…
Small plates have taken Miami by storm. It’s a great way to eat. And there’s no better place to tapear than Xixon. At this Spanish restaurant, you can find a selection of over 50 small plates. See also: Best Tapas Restaurants in Miami…
Last night, Coral Gables hosted a burger bash and people went crazy for it. The third annual Burgerliscious featured 20 of the surrounding area’s best restaurants. Who eats 20 burgers? Apparently a lot of people — including us. See also: Burgerliscious Burger Bash: Tomorrow Night in Coral Gables…
Wynwood is growing quickly thanks to the many locally owned breweries, eateries, and bars. It’s appealing territory for those looking to make a mark. Bloom, the Asian fusion restaurant on North Miami Avenue, closed in September. The “Japeruvian” (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) joint SuViche will open in that space November 15. This…
If you’re anything like us, you’re happy that the weather is getting cooler. But you’re also sad because the next Miami Spice is ten months away. In the medium term, we have some good news. French Spice is going on through November 15. It works just like Miami Spice –…
Hungover from last night? Indulged in too much candy corn and vodka? Well, you better get it together. The Halloween party isn’t over yet. Baru Urbano Midtown is open and they’re celebrating the holiday for two extra days. See also: Ricochet Miami Closed, Sold to Owners of Baru Urbano…
Colette Little French Bistro opened over two weeks ago on Lincoln Road. Featuring woven chairs and a Parisian-inspired decor, its outdoor terrace feels more Champs-�lys�es than South Beach. Chef Frederick Bouldron, who worked in several Michelin-rated restaurants in France, previously served as chef de cuisine at Miami’s Tosca and Villa…
At the inaugural Kitchen Kreative last night, guests indulged in ten courses and ten cocktails. Adrianne Calvo of Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar and Giorgio Rapicavoli of Eating House took over the kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton on South Beach. They kicked off the new, local cooking competition. See…
Critical Mass, the monthly cycling frenzy with more than 2,000 participants, will take place tomorrow. And Aleric “AJ” Constantin, the chef who made headlines in July after police arrested him for selling ice cream without a license, will offer Halloween-inspired treats. See also: Critical Mass Miami: Charges Dropped Against Bike-Riding…
Cooking competitions are always fun. They’re all about heat, suspense, speed, and mystery ingredients. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to get your fix on a regular basis. Kitchen Kreative, a monthly series benefitting Slow Food Miami, launches at 7 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Its first contenders? Giorgio Rapicavoli…
Miami is known for outdoor eats. Food trucks revolutionized the Magic City’s street food scene four years ago, and now they’re going indoors. At Whole Foods for a day anyway. Whole Foods Market in Aventura is celebrating Miami’s street food scene by transforming their store into a street food festival…
Oktoberfest, Oaktoberfest. Kind of like potato, potahto — except Oaktoberfest features beer, food, Esquire (and Miami Herald) writer Evan Benn, and Oak Tavern’s David Bracha combining forces for a four-course meal next Wednesday, October 23. What’s better than a four-course dinner? Not much we can think of. See also: Esquire…
Miami should give thanks to Andrew Carmellini for two things: the Dutch and Chicken Coupe. As the Dutch nears its two-year mark at the illustrious W South Beach, Carmellini is gearing up for an anniversary filled with fried chicken and champagne. Chicken Coupe, part of the South Beach Wine &…
Matsuri has been open since 1988. A quarter-century is a long time on Miami’s dining scene. The restaurant, tucked in the middle of a random strip mall on Bird Road at Red Road, is not where you’d expect to find some of Miami’s best and most affordable sushi, but that’s…
Restaurant these days have to make their mark to stand out. What better way than to name yourself after your neighborhood. The District Miami opened Monday in the Buena Vista neighborhood adjacent to the Design District. The first thing you notice upon entering is that the coasters and plating boards…
The second week of the month is busy in Wynwood, with art walk this Saturday. Add a little comedy to that mix on Thursday at Moloko in the Shops at Midtown, which offers laughs the second Thursday of every month. Share some laughs and some happy hour specials with friends…
The Coral Gables dining scene has changed immensely in the past year. We’ve seen places such as Eating House pop up, pop out, and reopen permanently. Others, such as Pao Town, have shut their doors for good. Though the closing of Pao Town — Sushi Maki’s fast-casual Asian concept –…
Holeman & Finch was opened in 2008, and it revolutionized the cocktail culture in Atlanta. Five years later, the public house (as it calls itself) is doing more than encouraging locals to drink. As soon as guests walk in, they’re greeted with the word “eat” on a glass window that…
9 to 5 might suck, but reverse it and you got yourself an extended happy hour. Now add some half priced drinks to that and a view of the Magic City from 25 floors up, and you’re dealing with something television network worthy. The bar at The Conrad, lis teaming…
A restaurant opening in Miami is about as commonplace as a bad driver. The District Miami, whose website is “cooking soon,” is merging local history with pan-American flavors for a taste of the Americas in the Magic City. It is the brainchild of managing partner Alexander Ringleb (Casa Tua and…
