What’s Memorial Day without the barbecue? Millions of us will fire up the charcoal and throw some steaks on the grill, beer in hand, as celebration of the unofficial start of summer (and in remembrance of our troops). But how many of us can successfully navigate our way around the…
The Miami Heat play the Indiana Pacers tonight with an 8 p.m. tip-off. With a 2-2 tie, fans not lucky enough to have scored tickets will be glued to the television for this game.There are several options for you to get out and cheer on the team to white-hot victory…
When John Kunkel started a small burrito joint in South Beach in 2004, he didn’t think it would turn into a $24 million buyout by Tennessee-based Ruby Tuesday, Inc. or that he would strike gold in a southern restaurant concept in South Beach. But Kunkel and his 50 Eggs Restaurant…
The Ben & Jerry’s truck is back in Miami now through June 16, offering free frozen treats in time for the unofficial start of summer. The truck will be traveling through Miami, giving away scoops of the new Greek frozen yogurt. The flavors being sampled include: Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberry Greek…
Hundreds of people hungry for good food and music filled the pews of the Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church on Saturday afternoon for the second annual Gospel Brunch, organized by Overtown Music Project.As Bishop Margaret Reynolds (who, by the way, is a former backup singer for KC and the Sunshine Band)…
Sean Bernal is out as executive chef at new Estiatorio Milos, which opened less than a month ago on South Beach.A call to the restaurant confirmed the chef was no longer behind the burner, though details weren’t released.Bernal’s Facebook page also seems to have confirmed that the chef is no…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. 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.27. Green Prawns at…
Exxxotica Expo 2012 hits the Miami Beach Convention Center this weekend.If you’re going, expect to find gorgeous men and women wearing everything from full bondage leather to nothing but a little duck tape (we don’t want to be around when she pulls the tape off). In addition to seminars discussing…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. 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.28. Pork and Beans…
On Saturday, musicians and community leaders will gather to celebrate one of Miami’s oldest and most historic communities, Overtown. It was once known as the “Harlem of the South,” a community filled with artists, writers, and musicians. There were many music clubs and ornate churches filled with song. But neighborhoods…
Top Chef Season Four’s Andrew D’Ambrosi is coming to Miami to host a series of pop-up dinners as part of the Harding Dinner Series 9517 at Josh’s Delicatessen & Appetizing. For four nights only, from Thursday June 7 to Sunday, June 10, chef D’Ambrosi will take over the space for…
The signs outside the 12-story property at 17th Street and Collins Avenue have been announcing the arrival of SLS Hotel to South Beach for years (literally). From either Collins or the beach, we’ve been teased with the promise of dining at Katsuya or The Bazaar or sunning at a rooftop…
The brains behind Epic Meal Time have taken a page from their YouTube videos and figured out the only thing missing in our consumer-addled-slightly-alcoholic society was bourbon flavored lube.Whiskey Dick Old No. 69 is totally real and totally available for $11.99 a bottle. It is a water-based, booze-flavored massage oil…
On May 20, 1902, Cuba won its independence after centuries of Spanish colonization, the Spanish-American War, and U.S. occupation. Though one can argue that people living in the small island nation don’t have much freedom, the Republic of Cuba still celebrates its independence each year in May. Miamians of Cuban…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. 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.31. Macarons at Villa…
It seems like only yesterday that Bar Lab’s Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta opened Miami Beach’s first pop-up cocktail lounge, the Broken Shaker. The intent was to bring custom cocktails with designer ice, herbs from the patio garden, and fresh ingredients to show Miamians there is a vast world outside…
Short Order was floored when we received an email alert from The South Florida Gourmet, stating that Joel Huff was replacing Jamie DeRosa at Tudor House. We contacted both Tudor House’s PR rep and executive chef Jamie DeRosa himself.”Absolutely not true!” said Jaret Keller of public relations firm Key Group…
In this episode we learn the power of Facebook. 100,000 people signed a Facebook page in which people begged Bourdain and crew to film in Finland. With promises of “booze and ice cream made from tar” and grandmothers who can cook and hold their vodka, Tony accepts the challenge. Which…
Happy Wine on SW 8th Street has long been the place to go for really good prices on wine. Their new Happy Wine location, on Bird Road in Coconut Grove, brings a similar selection of inexpensive wines along with tapas and music.If you’re into a candlelit spot in which to…
Looks like the South Miami/Coral Gables area is becoming a hotspot for burger joints and gastropubs with ROK:BRGR Burger Bar + Gastropub announcing a late summer opening.ROK:BRGR is already a popular eatery in Fort Lauderdale, and owner Mark Falsetto is expanding the popular concept, with plans to open in South…
Stone crab season ends May 16, bringing an end to that beautiful cracking and slurping until October. We’re going to miss dipping those sweet pink and purple claws in creamy mustard sauce, but are delighted the crabs have the summer to rest and mate.We suggest a stone crab feast tonight…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. 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.34. Smokey Weenies at…
