House of India in Coral Gables has been welcoming guests since 1975; it probably hasn’t been remodeled since. Light Indian music adds a nice, authentic touch. Burning incense welcomes you. The lights are bright in an otherwise tranquil atmosphere of maroon linen under glass tabletops with Indian themes displayed in art…
Located on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Angelique Euro Cafe is both cool and a pleasurable place to eat. There’s ample illumination, comfortable spacing between tables, and live entertainment (that takes requests), but the most enticing aspect of the restaurant is the decently priced four-course prix fixe menu.The idea is…
A great bagel with lox/nova in Miami is about as rare as a sold-out Marlins game. In South Miami, two local bagel places were tested head-to-head. Both Bagel Emporium and Roasters’ n Toasters are located on South Dixie Highway, just three miles — or four minutes — apart.Bagel EmporiumThe bagel…
There isn’t a shred of pretentiousness in the air at the The Blue Piano, in Buena Vista, just north of the Design District. If you’re into hype and scene, this place isn’t for you. But if you enjoy wines, manageable portions of crafted dishes with comfortable prices to match, and…
You know the feeling. You wake up dehydrated from the inside out, disoriented, and…. hungry. You need of a hearty meal and strong cup of coffee to knock last night’s alcohol intake out of your system.You’re in luck. Located off US-1, near Dadeland, Havana Spice Cafe is open for breakfast…
Yesterday, Fontainebleau Miami Beach announced the launch of an iPhone and Android app, as well as a mobile site for most smartphones. In addition, the hotel will run a Facebook sweepstakes for those who download the free app. Prizes include a weekend getaway, dinner at one of Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants…
On a visit to that New York-born burger joint on Lincoln Road, Shake Shack, I ordered a double dip sundae ($4.70) with chocolate truffle cookie dough, but received an underwhelming serving of vanilla frozen custard covered with a mound of cookie dough underneath a mountain of whipped cream.So I returned…
The Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL), a non-profit organization that preserves and promotes the Miami Beach Art Deco District, will soon offer the Miami City Food Tour. It’s organized by Miami Culinary Tours, who already offer jaunts in South Beach and Little Havana…
Four Diamond Award-winner, Hakkasan, at the Fontainebleau Hotel, may not be the most likely destination for vegetarians. But the menu is rich with offerings to suit most every taste and preference.Executive Chef Ooi Soon Lok offers fresh, well orchestrated food that is likely the area’s best. Consider he fried rice…
It might not be Cinco de Mayo any longer, but that can’t stop the craving for good Mexican food. At El Rancho Grande, lunch got started with a basket of complimentary chips, served warm with a side salsa kick.Although listed on the menu, guacamole wasn’t available to be prepared tableside…
In honor of that annual American tradition taking place Saturday at 6:24 p.m, the Kentucky Derby, Short Order has compiled a list of the top five dishes made with the dinner of champions: horse meat. Now, before you let your preconceived notions and ethnocentric American ideals take over, check out…
The Fontainebleau’s sushi restaurant, Blade, has made a return; but this time it’s rooming with Vida. The space isn’t thoroughly spliced yet. The frosted glass walls are on their way for installation, but executive chef Thomas Connell is quick to discuss plans for an overhauled brunch that will bring improvement…
Located off Bird Road, Lucky Oriental Mart is an Asian grocery store stocked with foods and products from China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Stroll the aisles and your curiosity will be piqued by colorfully packaged products like teas, candies, and cookies…
A New Times 2009 “Best of Miami” winner, Yiya’s Gourmet Cuban Bakery certainly has a lot of charm. The place has an extensive menu that goes beyond Cuban staples. There are guava and cheese pastries (95 cents each) and pan con lechón ($5.65). Situated on NE 79th Street, it’s definitely worth making a…
The South Miami location of Deli Lane Cafe & Tavern is an ideal locale for a Sunday brunch. The casual and unpretentious atmosphere embodies what lazy Sundays are all about. Even when the weather is good, the wait for a table at the height of the brunch hour is just…
Last night, Conscious Bite Out’s monthly dinner took place at chef Frank Jeannetti’s Essensia at the Palms Hotel. The event was hosted by founders Marcela Andron and Veronica Menin. They stressed choosing restaurants that support vegan- and vegetarian-friendly diets, as well as using local products. The hourlong cocktail reception was…
Located in Coral Gables, Hawa Fusion is a potentially fascinating commingling of mostly Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. Featuring glossy, unnecessary photos of the food, the menu doesn’t excite at first glance, but the dining room has hints of moderate elegance in brown linen napkins (unfortunately stuffed in the water glass),…
On a recent Saturday night, we visited South Beach’s Red the Steakhouse and were delighted when chef Peter Vauthy amicably provided some plates for us to taste. The entrées consisted of the du jour item — halibut — and an eight-ounce filet mignon. The SurfAs our knowledgeable server informed us,…
This Sunday in Miami, “Medicine Hunter” Chris Kilham kicks off his 10-day, nine-city tour of GNC markets to discuss the benefits of cocoa and to foster a broader understanding of the “exceptional super fruit.” Says Kilham, “This is the best way to set the groundwork for broad education of the…
Ciao Bella, “America’s Gelato,” recently introduced Belgian chocolate s’mores and blueberry passion sorbet bars. The novelties retail for $4.99 to $5.99 a box.The Belgian chocolate s’mores have a staple graham cracker outside, which, as one might imagine with a frozen product, was a little soft and crumbly around the edges…
At Vizcaya, the historical mansion on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, you can get some crazy wine.At a recent tasting in the under-construction café, I quaffed the Hurricane Class 5 Florida white sangria. It’s a delicious mix of pineapple, watermelon, passion fruit, key lime, and mango wine.There’ s also a…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 64…
