Jim Marshall, the English inventor of the famed Marshall amplifier favored by guitar-oriented rock artists, also known and the “Father of Loud”, died yesterday in his Buckinghamshire home. He was 88.Marshall started developing his amplifiers in 1960, answering the call from customers such as Pete Townsend and Ritchie Blackmore who…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.64. Gabby’s D’Lorean Burger…
Clive’s Cafe II on 5908 NW Second Avenue was briefly closed for health violations on March 28 and Micocos (El Buen) Cafe (2100 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables) was shuttered March 27 following a citation by state health inspectors for operating without a license and other health violations. Micocos was…
Misfits Home-Brewers brew club cemented its reputation by winning the award for Best Overall Brew at the 15th annual New Times Beerfest in Fort Lauderdale last Saturday, Now one member is taking his prize-winning skills to the next level by starting a brewpub venture in Miami.Robert Tejon, the head brewer…
Since 1975, House of India has been open for business, so you might be a bit surprised to see a “Closed” sign taped to the window of the front door. That’s because after 36 years of serving buffet-style Indian and Pakistani cuisine at Douglas Road and Miracle Mile, chef and owner…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for iPhone or Android from the App Store or Google Play. Time to bust out another ol’ list of best drinking spots in Miami. Every bar is good in our inebriated view, but some…
Like a scene straight out of Point Break, a man wearing a Barack Obama mask and red gloves held up the Burger King restaurant at 9031 Old Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, according to Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera.A black male, who had a woman accomplice also…
Tomorrow, March 20, is ravioli day and there are at least two restaurants taking advantage of this pasta holiday, Terrazza at the Shore Club and Cafe Prima Pasta.For lunch and dinner at Terrazza, three house-made ravioli dishes crafted by executive chef Stefano Riccioletti. The three dishes are:…
OK urban warriors, Burger King wants to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with you. How? By again giving away more of their thicker-cut french fries, but this time with a side of green ketchup. Don’t ponder over how awesome green ketchup makes you feel on the inside. On St. Patrick’s Day…
No longer will Miami fans of Sweet Tomatoes have to drive all the way to Broward, nor will Red Robin fans, because the salad buffet and gourmet burger outlets are both making their way to town.The new Sweet Tomatoes restaurant will be built in the Palms at Town & Country shopping center…
Miami has never been known as a beer town — but maybe having MillerCoors, the company known for beer brands such as Miller, Coors Light, and Corona, move its Latin American headquarters from Bogota, Colombia, to Miami, could change that perception. Miller will transfer 50 to 70 corporate employees from…
After a successful test run in three American cities, Taco Bell last Thursday rolled out its newest menu item–Doritos Locos Tacos, a new crunchy taco with a shell made with Frito-Lay’s nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips and filled with beef, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese.The Irvine-based subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc…
Schnebly’s Redland Winery and Brewery has a fine reputation for making tropical fruit-flavored wines and beers, but now the owners are building on-site brewing equipment. Having garnered a distribution license, the place is set to become Miami’s first real brewery in one month, says Joe Reyes, director of marketing for…
It may be the best athlete food endorsement since “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Slim Jim, or it could be the worst since Mike Tyson and Pepsi, but Dunkin’ Brands Inc. announced Monday that LeBron James will promote pork donuts, among other products, in China and elsewhere in Southeast Asia,…
Living without a refrigerator can be hard. Indeed, this one appliance alone accounts for at least one sixth of our electric bill. But Amsterdam designer Jihyun Ryou has devised a way to kill the refrigerator from the electric bill with using a non-electric set of five wall-mounted devices that help…
Mike Hampton, dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University, confirmed that a new research microbrewery will be built at FIU’s Biscayne Bay campus in North Miami Beach. The new facility will replace the current classroom and laboratory used for HFT 3864 and 3864L…
That adage “fish is brain food” may be true, but that’s a fisherman’s tale when it comes to shark. A new study conducted by University of Miami scientists found high concentrations of BMAA in shark fins; this is a neurotoxin linked to degenerative brain diseases such as Lou Gehrig’s, Alzheimer’s and…
Cochon 555, the traveling wine and pig competition, is on its fourth U.S. tour. On Monday, its leaders announced it will be making a stop in Miami. The event will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell on April 1st and features some of Miami’s top chefs, including…
You’re enjoying a day at the beach roasting in the hot sun and occasionally dipping in the ocean. Then hunger rears its ugly head. But leaving the beach just isn’t an option. Got an iPhone or a Droid phone? Download URGE Miami, the app that delivers anywhere. URGE doesn’t actually…
Two possible breakfast scenarios emerge. 1) No time or space to oook high end breakfast options. 2) You can’t decide what to eat. The raging debate is finally over with the Only Omelet and Waffle Maker.”One of the biggest things is that the device recognizes a common problem in the…
The Essensia Lounge, the speakeasy portion of The Palms Hotel & Spa, has a new happy hour tailored specifically for local sommeliers: Uncorked & Unplugged Thursdays, half off wines by the glass and bottles beginning this Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.Ok, that’s great, but what’s so great about it?…
Today the International House of Pancakes will be giving a free short stack of pancakes to everybody in celebration of National Pancake Day and to support the Children’s Miracle Network of Miami. A short stack is equal to three buttermilk pancakes. In return each guest will be asked for a…
