Ms. Cheezious, Miami’s favorite mobile grilled cheese emporium, is on the cusp of national fame and recognition — and fans of the food truck can help vote the bikini-clad cheese vixen to victory. See also: – Ms. Cheezious on Live With Kelly and Michael: Watch and Vote Now (Video) -Best…
This year’s biggest event for food lovers, the Miami New Times’ Iron Fork and Miami Spice kickoff event, presented by the Downtown Development Authority, is coming to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami on Thursday, August 1. Today is your last chance to purchase tickets…
If you’re a beer geek, you already know about New Belgium Brewing Company’s line of craft beers, especially its Fat Tire amber ale, which has a cult following and an 82 rating by Beer Advocate. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based brewery is also noted for its commitment to its employees. Voted…
Jeff McInnis has left Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Both McInnis and 50 Eggs owner John Kunkel have confirmed to Short Order the departure of the chef/partner. Kunkel, CEO of Yardbird’s parent company, 50 Eggs, told Short Order that McInnis had left “a couple of weeks ago to take some…
If you want one last chance to get your Joe’s Stone Crab fix, make plans to head out to the iconic, century-old Miami Beach staple this weekend, because Joe’s Stone Crab is closing out the summer season this Sunday, July 28. See also: Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend:…
We’ll admit it. We kinda started it when we asked a few questions of Giorgio Rapicavoli and Jamie DeRosa, the two chefs set to compete in this year’s Iron Fork and Miami Spice kickoff event, presented by the Downtown Development Authority, on August 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for…
Box Park, the second of the trilogy of British-inspired establishments by Nobu alum Santiago Rodriguez, opened Tuesday, July 23, in Brickell. The third piece in the puzzle, Harvey Wolf, will begin operating in the fall. Though Box Park is a sister to the Hoxton, the décor and menu couldn’t be…
We’re sort of obsessed with Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” In fact, we’ll even go so far as to confess to taking writing breaks to dance around the office. Maybe it’s the catchy “Got to Give It Up” sampling and the ’70s funk vibe, but it’s the song of the summer…
Howie Kleinberg is no stranger to television. After all, he gained star status and his nickname from his stint on Top Chef Miami in 2007, along with Nemesis Urban Bistro’s Micah Edelstein and Catch’s Hung Huynh. Kleinberg, of course, is the chef/owner of Bulldog Barbecue and Burger. Kleinberg moves from…
For those of you missing chef Philippe Ruiz’s exquisite artistry, your ship is ready to come in. Ruiz, who left the Biltmore Hotel’s Palme d’Or restaurant in December, 2011, is finally set to take over the kitchen as executive chef at Lippi, the Mediterranean restaurant that’s been in the works…
Yesterday the world celebrated when Prince William and Duchess Kate welcomed the arrival of their baby boy. The infant, who doesn’t have a name yet, is already receiving congratulations from world leaders, multigun salutes near Buckingham Palace, blue water running in the fountains of London, and a video from the…
OK, Miami, get out your tiki shirts and prepare for the grand opening of the first Trader Joe’s to open in southeast Florida. The long-awaited Trader Joe’s has finally announced the opening date for its first Miami-Dade location, at 9205 S. Dixie Hwy. in Pinecrest. See also: – Trader Joe’s…
Miami is sizzling hot right about now and, no, we are not talking about the weather. It’s because of Miami New Times’ Iron Fork. Presented by the Downtown Development Authority, Iron Fork also happens to be the official kickoff to Miami Spice. On August 1, the Adrienne Arsht Center will…
Tales of the Cocktail, the multi-day celebration of spirits in New Orleans has wrapped up its 11th annual celebration. The event, which took over the city, features more than 200 curated seminars, tasting rooms, spirited dinners, and competition and mixologists, brand ambassadors, and drinkers come together to learn, explore, and…
Anthony Bourdain is at it again. The celebrity chef and author is on yet another Twitter rant. and the object of his scorn is none other than Geraldo Rivera. First, a few weeks ago, Bourdain tweeted a completely justified message about Justin Bieber’s pissing in a restaurant bucket instead of…
If you want to dine on culinary creations from some of South Florida’s best chefs and help fight childhood hunger at the same time, then come out to Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation South Florida Thursday, July 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Loews Miami Beach…
It’s kind of hard to believe that half of 2013 is over and Miami Spice is about to kick off on August 1 with the New Times’ Iron Fork event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, click here and use…
If you walk into your favorite Miami bar and don’t see any familiar faces mixing drinks, it’s probably because your favorite mixologist has headed for the Big Easy. Tales of the Cocktail, the annual five-day spirited celebration of cocktails, has the world’s finest mixologists congregating in New Orleans to compete,…
For a celebrity, being in the news is a fact of life. But Paula Deen’s fall from grace is the kind of media coverage that’s not exactly PR driven. Since June, the Southern “lady” has been dropped by Food Network (although her page is still featured on their site, along…
When Top Chef Masters season five premieres Wednesday, July 24, on Bravo, Miami will have someone to root for. Chef Richard Sandoval, the man behind Toro Toro at the InterContinental Miami, will pit his skills against a dozen other big names in the culinary world to win money for their…
It’s been nearly two years since Genting, the Malaysian gambling giant, revealed its grandiose plans for building a 10 million square foot casino and entertainment complex right in the middle of downtown Miami. Since then, the plans have gone from the ridiculous to the sublime. The latest news is that…
Ownership changes to the Eden Roc Hotel have affected 1500 Degrees restaurant. According to a manager, the hotel, which is now called Eden Roc Destination Hotels & Resorts, will retain its farm to table concept, but will undergo a name change — and chef changes. See also: Paula DaSilva Tastemaker…
