Most people know Ralph Pagano from his restaurants and his rich stories that recall his Italian-American roots. But there’s a second side to chef Pagano that he is seeking to explore through food. Pagano is opening Ferris, a summer pop-up at the Sole on the Ocean hotel that features cuisine…
The New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, has just announced the two Miami chefs brave enough to face each other in a battle of skill, fire, and sharp objects. So which two chefs have accepted this year’s epic challenge in which only won…
Benchwarmers, the midtown sports bar by Cesar Morales, the owner of Wynwood’s Wood Tavern, is open. The informal bar opened Saturday, just in time for World Cup fever, and I stopped in for a beer and some fries. See also: Benchwarmers: Wood Tavern’s Owner to Open Sports Bar; Hiring Staff…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city a…
New Times’ 27th annual Best of Miami issue hits the street on June 19, naming more than 400 of the best places to shop, eat, drink, and party in our fair city. We can’t wait to share with you our favorite places and people. But most of all, we can’t…
This weekend there are only three things on the minds of everyone in Miami: Where to take Dad for Father’s Day, where to Watch the World Cup, and WTF with the Miami Heat? Lets’s focus on the positive, shall we? World Cup fever has taken over Miami and you’ve got…
The Broken Shaker is expanding to one of the most cocktail-forward cities in the U.S. — Chicago. Partners Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi will once again partner with the Freehand Hotel, placing a Broken Shaker inside the new Freehand Hotel Chicago. See also: Broken Shaker’s New Chef, James Seyba, Creates…
The Regent Cocktail Club’s Julio Cabrera has just advanced to the finals of the Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, beating out some of the world’s best bartenders for one of the coveted five finals spots. See also: Julio Cabrera Wins Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, Scores a GQ…
Question: Which is a safer bet to eat — a food truck taco or a burger at your local gastropub? If you’re one of the people who think a brick-and-mortar restaurant would be cleaner and under more scrutiny by the state, think again. Florida Watchdog.org has cited a recent study…
If you’ve ever wondered how a recipe is created, here’s a chance to get inside the head of one of Miami’s sweetest chefs. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s executive pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith, has created a Stormy Seven Fathoms cupcake with coconut lime frosting. The cupcake is an Island holiday…
Scantily-clad and semi-nude men and women are no big thing in Miami. Just take a stroll on the beach or go to a club and you’ll see copious amounts of flesh. So, we’re not surprised that Naked Catering is expanding to our fair city. See also: Bikini Barista to Open…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…
Paula Deen’s gone digital, y’all. Deen has just announced the Paula Deen Network, a completely digital “channel” that will allow fans to access Deen on their computers, iPads, and smart phones. The network, scheduled to launch in September 2014, will feature Deen and her family cooking and kibbutzing – all…
Chef Antaun Teasley was killed last night at South Beach nightclub, Mansion. Riptide reports a shooting occurred at the nightclub at about 3:30 a.m. As people fled the packed club, one victim lay dying on the floor. The then-unidentified victim was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center, where he died a…
When Haven opened, a gastrolounge concept seemed the perfect fit for Miami Beach — if the chef could pull off the “gastro” part of the deal to go with the lounge’s sound and video system, which turned the space into a Parisian night scene, a snow-peaked Aspen vista, or a…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…
Chef Klime Kovaceski and wife Anita are opening Crust, a pizza restaurant. The restaurant, located at 668 NW Fifth St., marks an addition to the burgeoning Middle River dining scene that includes Seasalt & Pepper and Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill. The restaurant is a collaborative effort for the husband…
Robert Burr, organizer of the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, has been charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older (domestic violence related), which is a felony. See also: Ten Rums We Loved at Rum Renaissance Festival 2014…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…
This weekend is all about indulgence, fun, and red Solo cups. Start by nabbing a free donut (or doughnut depending on where you’re going) for a morning treat or mid-day sugar rush. Then, while snacking on your spherical pastry, plan your weekend. You’ve got choices. Grab some barbecue (or make…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…
It’s a seaside town filled with the rich, famous, and beautiful. No, it’s not Miami, it’s Southampton. Every summer, 2 percenters flock to tan, drink, and eat at Tutto Il Giorno, the trendy Italian bistro. The family-owned bistro also has locations in Sag Harbor, TriBeCa, and, soon, Edgewater. See also:…
