In over 20 years stomping the concrete down Washington and Collins Avenues, Submission founder Robert Frost has seen a lot come and go in South Beach. But Submission, South Beach’s only fetish party, helmed by Frost, celebrates its two-year anniversary Sunday, showing the rest of the beach that it is…
One of our most important duties here at Short Order is to ensure our readers are made aware when restaurants are not maintaining healthy standards. Unfortunately for restaurant owners, it often takes just a little negligence for violations to occur. Fortunately for patrons, the Florida Department of Business and Professional…
Look to your right the next time you pass the NW Eighth Street exit on southbound I-95 and you might catch a glimpse of an Overtown institution — People’s Bar-B-Que.When Bobby Lewis Sr. opened what was then People’s Pharmacy in 1925 just across the street from the current location on…
The Miami Dolphins ended another disappointing season Sunday, once again missing the playoffs.Rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill did his best in his first season, though nothing near playoff-bound fellow rookies Washington’s Robert Griffin III, Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck and Seattle’s Russell Wilson. First-year coach Joe Philbin didn’t do much to improve an NFL-worst attendance…
Few people are as well-informed as Miami native and famed Cocaine Cowboys director Billy Corben. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter and you’ll know exactly what’s going on in Miami. His blog The Billy Pulpit features a series of controversial news stories centered around and relevant to the residents of…
Once only populated with a small number of high-end dining options, the area south of Fifth Street (SoFi) in South Beach is quickly evolving. The latest to toss its hat in the ring is the Local House at the Sense Beach House on the corner of Fourth Street and Ocean…
When 50 Biscayne was completed on the corner of Flagler Street and US-1 as Miami’s fourth tallest building, it was supposed to quickly fill ground level storefronts with bustling enterprises. Now as the city’s 14th tallest building, the massive 554-foot structure may have finally reached that goal. Though it took…
Back in June, Short Order told you about the new progressive B Hotel brand’s plans to open two new hotels in Miami in 2013. The first will carry the b2 moniker, offering what B Hotel calls “value full-service” access to amenities, but at a more affordable price. In an attempt…
The City of Miami loves its suds. Beer festivals take place all year long and are usually well attended. Just in the past 12 months we’ve had the Brickell Beer Fest; Grovetoberfest; Burger, Beer and Balls Bash; and New Times Brew at the Zoo, to name a few. The Miami…
Miami and its residents have a reputation as trendsetters. In the Dolphins’ win over the Seahawks Sunday, one trend that started at Sun Life Stadium was on display.”When the Dolphins approached us to partner with their Legends Suite, we created something that was truly one-of-a-kind,” said Brenda Bassett, president of Cefalo’s International…
A few weeks ago, Short Order gave the new Burger King delivery service a test run and determined there may be a few kinks still left to work out. We did like the new packaging that keeps the fries and burgers crisp and warm, but the delivery took an hour…
‘Tis the season of giving, and the citizens and businesses of South Florida are not shy about sharing in the celebration with those less fortunate. From Palm Beach to Homestead, those in the position to help others are sharing the wealth. Short Oder challenges our readers to do their part…
Ever wonder what a room filled with people who have consumed 1500 martinis looks like? Well, you’re in luck. Bar Louie is celebrating its grand opening in the Midtown shopping center by giving away all-you-can-drink martinis and one free appetizer per patron from 6 to 9 p.m. all weekend. The…
There is something irresistible about building a craft and driving it off a high platform into the water. Just ask any one of the teams that participated in Saturday’s Red Bull Flugtag (pronounced floog-tog). See also: – Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Miami 2012 at Bayfront Park – Video: Red Bull…
Pizza Rustica is a Miami original. First opened in South Beach, the popular pizzeria made a name for itself with large rectangular slices packed with toppings. Success spawned expansion to 20 locations worldwide, and now under a master franchise agreement, Pizza Rustica has signed its first two leases to open…
Billy is really tired. After a full day of work and the gym, he just wants to go home, eat and lay down. But Marcia called earlier and asked him to stop and grab some diapers and milk? Well, Billy-boy, we got your answer.There are several factors that make a supermarket…
The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a resurgence. Their third win Sunday moved them into a first-place tie above the AFC East. While the Dolphins were taking down the St. Louis Rams, fans across the stadium were downing a variety of food selections. From the first ball tossed,…
There is one thing you can expect when you go to Miami International Airport (MIA) — prices on everything, especially food, are elevated. Restaurants and retail stores there pay equally elevated rent for those cramped metallic spaces scattered within and outside the terminals. Thanks to the Florida Department of Business…
The winner of a cockroach- and worm-eating contest at the Ben Siegal Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach collapsed and died shortly after winning a $700 ivory ball python Friday. Authorities say 32-year-old Edward Archbold began feeling sick and vomited after eating dozens of cockroaches and worms. Later he was DOA…
For Dr. Raja Narine, Miami Broward One Carnival and its scantily-clad outfits are a guilty pleasure. “My patients would be shocked,” said Narine, a native of Trinidad and Tobago. “It feels good to let loose and celebrate our culture.”Narine and thousands of other native Caribbeans — as well as lovers…
Around October and through around April, those lovable tourists start flooding the streets of Miami wearing sun visors and holding flimsy Kodaks. Locals find themselves dodging groups of people speaking strange languages just to get to their favorite spots for a bite to eat. Thankfully, those same establishments compete for…
There’s just a nice ring to the phrase “Ultimate Miami.” a realization Magic City Casino exec Scott Savin and his crew came to earlier this year. This past Saturday Savin & Co. put it to the test with the Inaugural Ultimate Miami Bartender competition at the Flagler Street location. After…
