Passover is coming next week and for many, that means a monotonous existence of matzo, matzo, matzo and more matzo. What’s a Jewish foodie to do? Thankfully, chef Allen Susser, whose eponymous restaurant is a longtime hit, is preparing two Passover meals at his Aventura eatery.For Passover, Susser has created…
Cutesy cupcakes are as outdated as truffle oil. All over the country, these ubiquitous mini-cakes are being supplanted in popularity by the donut. Yes, the humble donut is receiving a gourmet makeover from pastry chefs with eclectic flavors and toppings. Even Williams-Sonoma has joined the bandwagon with a donut-shaped cake…
While we first reported that The Forge was reopening on March 29, that date has been pushed back two days to Wednesday night. The legendary eatery is relaunching with little fanfare and without a mega gala. Owner Shareef Malnik is trying to retool his party-crazy hot spot into a serious…
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…
Though Short Order will never complain about getting free food at the beginning of a meal, we do wonder if too many complimentary starters can spoil the rest of the repast. At Italian mainstay Il Gabbiano, for example, all diners upon sitting down are presented with a dizzying array of antipasti.No sooner…
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…
With Miami’s gourmet scene on this rise, cooking classes have also become more popular over the years. Novice chefs are driving all over the county to learn how to roll pasta, debone chicken and make naan. At her East Kendall home, Ayesha D’Mello teaches students the secrets of Indian cooking…
Alarmed by the news that Benihana might be sold, last night Short Order paid a visit to the teppanyaki temple, which is located off the 79th Street Causeway. However, it was business as usual at the waterfront eatery (which, like most Miami restaurants, doesn’t actually have outdoor seating) and none…
Last fall, MTV’s reality show Jersey Shore was a surprise smash hit. Despite its being criticized for negative stereotypes of Italian-Americans, astonishing numbers of viewers tuned in to see the self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes frolic in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Undoubtedly one of the biggest stars of the show was Mike “the Situation” Sorrentino,…
Spicy tuna rolls are ubiquitous in Miami. They’ve become such a staple at Japanese restaurants that sushi chefs are adding fancy ingredients to the tuna-and-spicy-mayo mix. Short Order visited South Beach’s longtime favorite, Toni’s Sushi, and South Miami sushi stalwart, Akashi, to see who rolls the best seaweed…
As the first person to greet guests at Mr. Chow, maître d’ Mario Stocco sets the tone for the evening at the upscale Chinese restaurant at the W Hotel. Always impeccably dressed in a suit and tie, Stocco has a sartorial style and a winning smile that make customers feel…
In Part Two of our interview with restaurateur Myles Chefetz, we discuss celebrities who dine at Prime One Twelve, his new hotel, and other upcoming projects. For more information about the James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurateur, see Part One of our interview with the man who owns Prime One Twelve,…
A veteran Miami restaurateur, Myles Chefetz owns some of the hottest eateries in town — all of which are within a block of one another. First came the eclectic Nemo, which was followed by the amped-up diner Big Pink. Chefetz really hit his stride six years ago with Prime One…
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…
In honor of their three-year anniversary, the owners of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink are celebrating with a gourmet street pushcart. This epicurean food conveyance debuts on Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the Design District. Look for chef/owner Michael Schwartz and his amazing pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith, to be…
The outpouring of support for Haiti continues this Thursday with a gourmet-themed fundraiser at the Hotel InterContinental. Called Chefs With a Purpose: Haiti, this event will feature Miami’s top toques cooking up special dishes for the well-heeled, philanthropic crowd. Some of the star chefs include Andrea Curto-Randazzo (Talula), Clay Conley…
The moody, sexy, gourmet Hakkasan is known for its upscale Chinese cuisine and grownup cocktails. Bartender Camille Austin, 24, trained under a master mixologist from London for six months for the gig, and her handiwork behind the bar is quite impressive. The Cancun native has been pouring lychee libations since…
Every year, there is a culinary event I refuse to attend. It’s called Feast With the Beasts and it is a fundraiser for Miami Metrozoo. As a rule, I’m not a fan of zoos or anywhere else animals are held in captivity. (Don’t get me started on the aquatic hellhole…
You may not be able to attend the 82nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, but, at the very least, you can sup like the stars. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has released his tantalizing menu for the Governor’s Ball, where the likes of Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep and George Clooney will…
They say never trust a skinny chef, but we spotted several toques working up a sweat at the David Barton Gym at the Gansevoort South during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The number-one gym rat was Art Smith, who is best known as Oprah Winfrey’s chef. The Chicagoan…
Shareef Malnik, the charismatic owner of The Forge restaurant, was back in action at the BubbleQ on Friday during the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. It was Malnik’s return to the culinary arena, since he shuttered his iconic steakhouse last summer. He also introduced the food world…
While it was not an official SBWFF event, last night’s Au Bon Climat wine dinner at Emeril’s Miami Beach sure felt like one. Oenophiles and foodies alike came together for a six-course dinner and wine pairing. Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was in the kitchen expediting the New Orleans’ style cuisine…
