For the past few months, Short Order has been choosing our absolute favorite dishes to eat in the 305 in anticipation of our annual Best Of issue on June 14.It all started with a grilled artichoke from Peacock Garden Cafe (number 100).From there on we worked our way through everything…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.15. Korean BBQ Tofu at Sakaya KitchenAll the colors of the rainbow…
Everyone loves a doughnut. Want to test our theory? Bring a few dozen into the office and watch a crowd form as if gold bullion were being given away. We suggest standing back so as to not get caught in the stampede.These little fried cakes go back to the 19th…
The buzz is mounting for The Bazaar by Chef Jose Andres’ Miami Beach opening in two weeks — with much of that buzz being created by the uber-talented chef himself…
Mosquito season is here. Fueled by the heavy rains last week, eggs are hatching at an alarming rate, causing the little monsters to swarm south Florida, making life difficult for everyone who wants to enjoy a cool drink on their porch after a long day.Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying, they’re carriers…
Culinary bargains are coming to Coral Gables when the City Beautiful celebrates its very own restaurant week this Monday through June 17. Don’t worry — your math isn’t wrong; this restaurant “week” is actually 14 days long. But because you’re so into numbers, you nerd, we have some more facts…
Coral Gables changes its nickname from “the City Beautiful” to “the City Foodiful” this Thursday when the fifth annual Taste of the Gables sweeps into the Westin Colonnade Hotel (180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables). From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., eventgoers will be able to sample food from 20 participating Coral…
If you’re wondering where you can grab a bite or a drink on your way home from work today, how about trying SooWoo Bistro?The restaurant isn’t even open yet (they’re preparing for a June 5 opening), but the bistro, located in Country Walk Plaza in Kendall, is offering free food…
Six of Miami’s best bartenders met at Blackbird Ordinary for a little friendly competition at the Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge semi-finals. Robert Montero (Sra. Martinez), Fraser Hamilton (Blackbird Ordinary), Mary Connoly (Meat Market & Bar Lab), Phillip Khanderhrish (The Setai), Paul Sauter (Mercadito), and Nick Nisico (Soho Beach House) created…
Residents and casual passersby have seen the signs touting the opening of the restaurants and hotel for literally years, but The Bazaar by Jose Andres and Katsuya, will finally open on June 14 at the SLS Hotel South Beach. The hotel itself is currently in the midst of a soft…
Like many lovebirds throughout the ages, Mark Zuckerberg and his new bride Priscilla Chan are celebrating their honeymoon in the eternal city of Rome.Ahhh, Rome. What we could do in Rome if we were young billionaires. Just think of all the amazing restaurants we could eat at….Harry’s Bar, Il Paliaccio,…
Anthony Bourdain is putting more on his plate to chew on. The author and host of Travel Channel’s No Reservations has just signed on to host an as-yet-untitled weekend show on CNN, as part of the cable network’s expansion from news-only to food and travel shows.Launching in early 2013, the…
Five of Miami’s top mixologists will compete tonight for the opportunity to shake their stuff at the annual Tales of the Cocktail in the Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Semifinals.The competition, which is free and open to the public, takes place tonight from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blackbird Ordinary…
We start with a Mexican street band playing a traditional folk song, ” Welcome to Tijuana. You go south to shop for tequila and women and leave behind all your problems.”Welcome to Tijuana…it takes less than an hour from San Diego to get there…and about six hours to get back…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.20. Low Country Shrimp and Grits at WhiskTucked away in a small…
When 50 Eggs Restaurant Group announced they would be opening Swine Southern Table and Bar in Coral Gables, we were excited to learn that Yardbird would have a pork-centric “sister”, with Top Chef Kenny Gilbert creating the menu.We spoke with chef Gilbert, who clearly has a thing for barbeque. Gilbert…
Jerry’s Famous Deli, the 24-hour Miami Beach staple for lox and eggs is closed. A chain is around the door. Paper and garbage bags are taped to the windows. A peek through the window shows that the tables and chairs have been removed. What’s going on?According to the flyer taped…
Benihana, the Miami-based interactive dining chain, is being acquired by private equity group Angelo, Gordon, and Co.’s., in a deal that will take the publicly-traded restaurant company private.According to NASDAQ.com, Angelo, Gordon, and Co.’s will pay $16.30 per share in cash, approximately $296 million, to complete the transaction. Benihana stock…
It’s official. Miamians dine out in restaurants more often than our neighbors in Broward and Palm Beach counties.According to a survey on Bundle.com, a website that tracks consumer spending by analyzing credit card data, Miami residents eat at restaurants 21 percent more often than the U.S. average.The data was complied…
Many of us gladly pay extra for organic produce, in the hopes that the pesticide-free fruits and vegetables are worth the extra money for their cleaner profiles and nutritional benefits. But can we really be sure that little sticker on the Mango is telling the truth?Key Biscayne-based Antwerp, LLC was…
Pasta Folie’s opened quietly a few weeks ago in Midtown, adding to the multiple casual dining choices in the multi-use living/working/shopping area that’s become so much more that Target.The original Pasta Folie’s opened in 1999 in Cannes, France with a pastas-around-the-world theme. The owners, Cedric and Sandrine, decided to expand…
Rain is forecast this Memorial Day weekend, so you might want to rethink those beach plans. Have a wonderful meal at one of Miami’s best restaurants.As an incentive, seven Miami establishments are participating in Serving Up James Beard. Participating restaurants feature a signature dish, with one dollar of the purchase…
