At 9 pm on a Friday, a restaurant kitchen is busier than it has been all week. The smell of sizzling butter and seared steaks lingers by the stove. Pans are tossed back and forth, making a scratching sound against the hot burners. Amidst the madness, a chef — wearing…
Panther Coffee is a finalist for the 2013 Good Food Awards. They are the only finalists from Florida. The Good Food Awards celebrate responsible food production and superior flavor. The awards, held annually, honor those who produce delicious eats, all while respecting the environment and developing a sense of community…
At Acme Bakery & Coffee and Lee & Marie’s Cakery, Nothing Is Selling Like Hotcakes
At Mandolin Organic Garden, Ahmet Erkaya shades his eyes from the gleaming afternoon sun. He walks towards a young cranberry hibiscus plant and rapidly pulls a leaf from the vibrant violet-red herbage. He eagerly hands it over for me to sample. “He’s completely obsessed with this plant,” says his wife,…
After closing its iconic 24-hour Lincoln Road eatery in July, David’s Café has opened a pop-up “cafecito” at the Standard, starting this week. The pop-up is a collaboration between the restaurant and artist José Parlá, a first-generation Cuban-American who is celebrating the launch of his book, JR & José Parlá: The Wrinkles…
It’s a Thursday afternoon in early November, and a cold front has triggered swells off South Pointe Drive. Two tanned teenagers, wearing black wetsuits and carrying bulky surfboards, saunter across the tony street, past the bustling F1RST Surf Shop, and to the breezy shore. The air smells like sunblock and…
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This past February, Giorgio Rapicavoli opened Eating House, a pop-up restaurant in an unassuming place in Coral Gables. Since then, the 48-seater has been serving more than 200 dinners per evening. Crowds eager to try Rapicavoli’s fun-filled fare consistently fill the small restaurant. “The food has been called everything from…
It was past dusk this last Thursday, and Wynwood’s Awarehouse was lit up in shades of scarlet. A line had formed outside, and the crowd was trickling into the expansive building. They creeped into the warehouse, anxious for a glimpse of Nadia Giosia, the host of Cooking Channel’s Bitchin’ Kitchen…
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Every year, around mid-November, food writers across the country become roast-turkey-crazed. Magazines feature elaborately styled photographs of “the perfect bird,” right alongside the creamiest mashed potatoes and better-than-Grandma’s apple pie. It’s an annual Thanksgiving frenzy. It’s an exhaustive search for the final answer to a seemingly simple question: What’s the…
It’s a muggy, hot afternoon in mid-November and Santo Domingo’s congested streets are packed with whizzing motorcyclists and banged-up taxis. Sidewalks are lined with vendors selling dried-up holiday pine trees. Across the bustling Caribbean city, eateries offer a variety of catered Thanksgiving dinners. Menus feature classic American staples: roast turkey,…
Hiro’s Yakko-San: From the Deep Fryer to the Sushi Bar
Photos: A Closer Look at Yakko-San
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Bits of bok choy hit a tub of sizzling soybean oil. Their ivory stems become tender; their edges turn a sudden golden hue. The jade leaves of the Chinese cabbage quickly begin to crisp. Pulled out of the deep fryer, the greens still glisten with remnants of luscious fat. The…
Jugofresh debuted in South Beach this past March, but the juice bar has already garnered many accolades. Apart from developing a loyal fanbase, the joint has also been named one of America’s top juice bars by Food & Wine magazine. Not bad for a place that’s been open for less…
Mariana Cortez, owner and founder of Bunnie Cakes, began selling vegan baked goods from her home in 2009. Since then, she has expanded to a production facility on NE 59th Street. It’s there that she offers treats by special orders to clients. She also sells wholesale to many of Miami’s…
We love good photos of food. We also love sharing good photos of food. So, in order to join in on all the fun, Short Order has decided to launch its very own Instagram account (@ShortOrder). See also: – Miami’s Top Five Instagram Accounts for Great Photos of Food We…
MPP Brickell opened on November 3 on the first floor of the Neo Vertika building on SW Seventh Street. The location, which was once occupied by the Mediterranean eatery, Andu, underwent some significant renovations. The space kept Andu’s basic layout, but the decor is less futuristic and more classic contemporary…
Miami Farmers’ Markets: The Fresh, the Local, and the Bargains
This market inside the lush Pinecrest Gardens is home to as many as 65 vendors during the high season, which begins December 1 and ends in mid-May. One of them is Copperpots, a tiny company owned by Tom Wilfong and his girlfriend, Vanessa Safie. Together, they produce jams and marmalades…
Machiya Ramen Noodle House has been open since October 15. “We hope you enjoy our soft opening menu.” These are the words printed on their single-sheet of offerings. For diners, this means a couple of things. First, the menu isn’t definitive. Second, the staff is in training, and the kitchen…
