100 Favorite Dishes: Spicy Tuna Roll at Shoji Sushi
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…
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Original Yeung’s Chinese Restaurant Reopens on Miami Beach
Chinese food lovers rejoice! Yeung’s Chinese has reopened in its original location on 41st Street (across the way from KFC). This casual Chinese spot first launched in 1982 and served locals lo mein and spring rolls long before Philippe, Mr. Chow and Hakkasan ever thought about coming to our shores…
The Irony of Buckets For The Cure at KFC
In the midst of launching one of the most notorious sandwiches in fast food history, the Double Down, KFC is balancing all of that fried chicken, cheese and bacon with a good cause. From now until May 23, KFC is launching Buckets For The Cure. This program, in conjunction with…
Eating for Two
Foodies and philanthropists will gather this Thursday for Dining Out for Life, a one-day gourmet fundraiser where local restaurants, bars, and lounges will donate a portion of their proceeds to AIDS service organizations. The national event, which was launched in 1991 in Philadelphia, is observed in 55 cities and raises…
Taking A Bite Out of the New Bliss Spa
The W Hotel on South Beach recently debuted their Bliss Spa. This state-of-the-art spa hails from New York, where Bliss is known as the leader in facials, massages and other pampering treatments. While Miami isn’t lacking spas and the like, this new three-story facility is modern, clean and approachable. It’s…
Casa Toscana Is A Hidden Gem
The bonuses of being a food writer include trying out new restaurants, sampling exotic dishes and interviewing up-and-coming chefs. While it sounds glamorous (okay, I won’t lie, it is!), sometimes I miss my tried-and-true foodie haunts. However, there is one restaurant that is always on my mind — and my…
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BREAKING: LIV Cancels Michelle “Bombshell” McGee Party
We were just told that LIV canceled the Michelle “Bombshell” McGee event, which was scheduled for next Wednesday. The party was fittingly called, “Bad Girl’s Night Out.” Our LIV source told us that, “It didn’t feel like a good fit. LIV has a reputation for hosting A-list celebrities like George…
Publix Freezes Over
Short Order was shopping at the newest Publix on Miami Beach and was shocked to see the Arctic scene taking place in the ice cream section. Since this location debuted a few months ago, it has been our go-to Publix in the 33139 hood. We have been impressed by the…
100 Favorite Dishes: Chopped Salad at The Forge
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…
Hot Plates: Nicole Hirtle at LIV
Nicole Hirtle is the striking blond bartender at LIV nightclub at the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach. The 27-year-old Boston native pours a strong vodka and cranberry from the mezzanine level bar, where she is surrounded by celebrities, socialites and DJ devotees. Not only does she do high volume business,…
Mercadito in Midtown Miami Offers an Uneven Dining Experience
We were invited to dinner last night at Mercadito, the new Mexican restaurant at Midtown Miami. This much-hyped eatery is located next to another newcomer to Miami’s restaurant scene, Sugarcane. Both are gorgeously decorated, high-concept spaces with multiple locations behind them. While Sugarcane was a hit from its first day,…
Food Porn: When Photographing Food Becomes An Obsession
The New York Times recently wrote an article about the rising trend of food enthusiasts who photograph their meals and post them online. I have to admit that I have become one of those people. At first, it started innocuously. I would take a picture of a particularly gorgeous dish,…
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Quattro to Open in New York City This Week
Normally, Miami imports celebrity chefs and big name restaurant concepts from New York City and Los Angeles. But this week, one of the Magic City’s most popular Italian restaurants is branching out to New York City. That’s right, Lincoln Road’s Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is opening at the Trump SoHo on…
The Relaunched Forge in Pictures
We’ve already covered the relaunch of the Forge in great detail. Here are some pictures of the new eatery, from the sophisticated wine-by-the-glass system to the Forge chopped salad. (By the way, last night we spotted Michelle Bernstein, ShamWow guy Vince Shlomi, and Shareef Malnik all dining at the Forge…
Michael’s Genuine Food Cart on the Move
The Michael’s Genuine food cart, which made its debut last month, will make two appearances this week. Tomorrow, April 7, Michael Schwartz and his foodie pushcart will be at the Roots in the City grand opening ceremony. This nonprofit organization is all about bringing fresh, healthful fare to the inner…
100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken Paillard at Quattro
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…
Norman Van Aken’s New Gables Place: An Exclusive View of the New Menu
Next to the Forge’s recent reopening, everyone in Miami is buzzing about the debut of Norman’s 180. This Coral Gables eatery marks the return of famed chef Norman Van Aken to the culinary scene. His Norman’s restaurant was a Miami mainstay until it closed three years ago. (There is another…
The Forge Opens Tonight And We Get a Sneak Peek
The revamped Forge restaurant finally debuts tonight. While the hype has been building all winter, the Forge faithful can finally experience chef Dewey LoSasso’s new menu, over 70 wines by the glass and Francois Frossard’s modern design scheme. Suffice it to say, this is not your parents’ (or grandparents’) Forge…
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The Upside of Passover: Coca-Cola With Sugar
The backlash against products with high fructose corn syrup has become more vociferous each year as food crusaders like Michael Pollan decry the artificial sweetener. While Coca-Cola stopped using sugar in place of high fructose corn syrup since the mid-’80s, there is a loophole that many soft drink purists hail…
Plato Royale: French Fries, Joe Allen vs. Meat Market
Who doesn’t love French fries? Despite their popularity, however, Miami lacks really amazing French fries. And, no, we’re not even considering fast food fries an option here. While this is not the definitive answer to the question as to who has the best French fries in Miami, we did put…
100 Favorite Dishes: Bacon Guacamole at El Scorpion
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…
Passover: Jacquelynn’s “Famous” Matzo Ball Recipe
Passover starts at sundown tonight and that means that Jewish people throughout South Florida will be supping on matzo ball soup. There is a fundamental debate among Jewish foodies concerning the firmness of matzo balls. While some people prefer light and fluffy matzo balls, others favor rock hard ones. The…