Short Order noticed the “coming soon” sign for Naked Pizza on the corner of 13th and Washington and we’ve been intrigued by the name ever since. Just what exactly constitutes a naked pizza? And why has it taken so long to come to South Beach, where most people parade around…
Last night, The Forge officially announced its opening with a low-key, streetside event that included friends, media and City of Miami Beach officials. Forge owner Shareef Malnik was presented with a proclamation and key to the city by Miami Beach commissioner Michael Gongora, who noted The Forge is the “best Miami Beach…
Michael’s Genuine food cart is hitting the Design District again this weekend. This month the menu has a decidedly Asian flair to it. James Beard Award winner and Michael’s Genuine proprietor Michael Schwartz will be serving banh mi with house-cured pork, pickled vegetables, torn herbs and sambal aioli.For the uninitiated,…
A recent article on the website of Marketplace, the National Public Radio juggernaut, has the internet buzzing about whether food bloggers are annoying or helpful. As a food blogger, I’d like to weigh in on the debate. Let me preface this by saying that although I’ve been writing about food…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
A while back I wrote about how donuts are the new cupcakes. Well, today you can try out my theory for free. That’s right, in celebration of National Donut Day (what a great holiday!) both Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme are giving away complimentary donuts.You can get a free donut…
Whether you keep Kosher or have a mainly veggie diet, Tasti Café on Miami Beach is a delicious, out-of-the-ordinary spot for breakfast and lunch. Since 2001, the tiny eatery has been serving dairy-based Kosher fare (that means no meat) like strawberry pancakes, egg salad sandwiches, quiche, pan seared tilapia, eggplant…
While the relaunched Forge restaurant has been open for two months, there is still scaffolding in place in front of the legendary Miami Beach spot. Next Tuesday, it will come down, revealing the French, Neoclassical inspired façade. While The Forge has always stood out in a town defined by Art…
Short Order dined at Argentine staple Las Vacas Gordas on Normandy isle last night. While many people complain about the service (rightly so, we never received our appetizers and our waiter tried to hide the fact that the gratuity was included), there is one element that receives universal praise at…
Whether you are looking to shake up your normal French fries and burger routine or you have a thing for batter and Vidalias, onion rings are the unsung side dish at most casual restaurants in America. These fried onion orbs can be dipped in buttermilk and flour, or more substantially…
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and that means it’s time to start grilling. Whether you are hosting a barbecue for 30 or just grilling with a few friends, there are a few simple rules for outdoor cooking…
Last night, well-heeled socialites and Sarah Jessica Parker wannabes gathered on the top of the new parking garage at 1111 Lincoln Road for the Sex And The City 2 premiere party. Before the screening, the couture-clad crowd (ninety percent women) was treated to an Arabian-themed soiree replete with belly dancers,…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
I have no problem admitting that I’m a full-blown Star Wars geek. Clearly, I’m a foodie, too. So, when I saw that Williams-Sonoma just launched a line of Star Wars themed cooking tools I channeled my inner Wookie and let out a howl of delight. Well, you get the idea…
For Lost fans around the world, this Sunday night means the end of the show that helped redefine TV. Hopefully, answers to many of the show’s unresolved mysteries will be delivered by ABC when the show concludes with its two and a half hour series finale. But most importantly, what’s…
Miami will never rival New York or San Francisco for supremacy in dim sum. We don’t even come close, in fact. Locally, most dim sum aficionados head straight to Tropical Chinese when they are craving shrimp dumplings and pork buns. Recently, Short Order was tipped off that South Garden does…
Oprah Winfrey has hailed Icebox Café’s cakes as some of the best in the country. Now, travelers with a sweet tooth won’t have to schlep to Lincoln Road for a slice of raspberry chocolate mousse. This fall, Icebox Café is opening a satellite location at Miami International airport called Icebox…
Steven Raichlen celebrated the publication of his new cookbook, Planet Barbecue!, at Books & Books in Coral Gables last Saturday night with a live barbecue and lecture. The approachable author and TV personality (he has a show on PBS called Primal Grill) worked the outdoor courtyard, shaking hands, kissing babies…
Fast food is about to be evo-lutionized in Miami. This weekend Evos, an all-natural chain (with locations in California, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina), debuts in Pinecrest. The rstaurant makes American diner staples like hamburgers, shakes and fries healthful. Well, as nutritious as French fries can be. Instead of deep-frying…
In honor of the chain’s 50th birthday, Haagen-Dazs is handing out free ice cream today at participating locations from 4 to 8 p.m. Just wish the shop “Happy Birthday,” and you’ll get a free scoop. Complimentary flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and coffee. Haagen-Dazs first launched in 1960 with these original…
Memorial Day is upon us, and just in time for grilling season barbecue expert Steven Raichlen has released a new cookbook devoted to cooking outdoors. Planet Barbecue! covers grilling in 60 countries; Raichlen personally visited 53 of them for his research. Dishes span bisteca all fiorentina (Italy), spit-roasted ham hocks…
Last night, local foodies flocked to Vizcaya for their 13th annual Evening Under The Stars soiree. This gourmet fundraiser promised plenty of tasty snacks from Miami’s top restaurants. While the event was indeed beautiful, and the Bacardi bar well stocked, there was a notable lack of food by 9 p.m.,…
