Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and that means it’s time for margaritas and mariachis. True, the holiday has turned into a bigger party in the States than in Mexico, and it’s really not a celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day (which, by the way, is September 16). But who cares?…
Last week we wrote about the possibility that Scotty’s Landing might be in jeopardy of going the way of the dodo bird.The City of Miami, which currently owns Grove Key Marina and the iconic dive bar/restaurant, is seeking bids for a 40-year lease to replace the slightly shabby waterfront with…
Serendipity 3 has long been known as the ice cream parlor to the stars. The decadent restaurant was opened in 1954 in a New York City brownstone and quickly became the place to see, be seen and eat ice cream. Andy Warhol traded art for food, Jackie Kennedy Onassis tried…
In a hearing yesterday, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Migna Sanchez-Llorens dismissed charges against Frita Man owner Jean Beltran, closing the case with a “no action” disposition. Beltran was arrested April 9 after Grill Master Cafe food truck owner Raymond Delgado accused him of pulling a gun outside his home.According to…
Johnson & Wales culinary arts students recently had the chance to cook with JWU and Top Chef Season 9 alum Lindsay Autry. Short Order sat in through the chopping, mixing, and prepping for that evening’s four-course meal.What started out as one extremely quiet kitchen turned into a group discussion about…
I’ve never been to Portugal, but my favorite aunt Mae used to travel there frequently. Every week I received a little care package in the mail. Sometimes a doll with what seemed like 100 layers of petticoats and skirts, sometimes a small bracelet. Then she “took” a towel from the…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play.While Miami is almost as far south as one can get in the contiguous 48 states, it’s really not considered the South…
The constant weekend rain wasn’t any deterrent for families seeking a fun and healthy way to spend Sunday evening, as they enjoyed good food and friendly competition at Heart of a Chef at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden last evening.The annual event to benefit the Florida Heart Research Institute offered interactive…
Johnson & Wales University culinary arts program graduate Lindsay Autry returned to her Alma mater last evening to teach budding chefs and create a fantastic meal as part of the school’s Distinguished Visiting Chef dinner series.Autry, a 2004 JWU graduate, spent the day with students, who volunteered their time to…
Kokoriko Natural Rotisserie, a fast-casual restaurant, has opened in Brickell, bringing Colombian-style chicken and sides to Miami. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Kokoriko Chicken has been open in South Miami for years. Both restaurants are owned by the same parent company, by the way. The difference, we’re told,…
You might miss the entrance to the Miami Club Rum distillery (2320 N Miami Avenue, Miami), housed alongside the locked galleries and thrift shops that line North Miami Avenue in Wynwood. The nondescript building is rather small when compared to most rum distilleries in the Caribbean, which come equipped with…
Miami New Times and Zoo Miami are teaming together once more to bring you beer and music right next to jungle cats, giant primates, and cute creatures of the forest – at the third annual New Times Brew at the Zoo. This Saturday, April 28 from 7 to 10 p.m,…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Although the burrito was invented in Mexico as a portable street food, it is really only popular in the northern part…
Clayton and Valerie Chelley were looking for a location to open a second wine bar. After only 16 months in business, their first, Vinos on Duval in Key West, already had a loyal following of locals looking for an oasis of tranquility in one of America’s most famous party towns.”We…
Angie Padilla wasn’t aware of the insane story about the confiscated cupcake-in-a-jar that dominated the news for a brief minute back in December. When the story broke about Rebecca Hains having her jarred cupcake confiscated by TSA officials in Las Vegas, Angie was too busy making her cake-in-a-jar as a…
Croatia at first may not seem a prime vacation destination idea, but in reality it’s the 18th most popular tourist destination in the world. Beaches, mountains and plenty of leftover shrapnel works, it seems.Tony is on the Croatian coast, on the Adriatic sea. The mostly temperate climate and relatively clean…
Two of Miami’s hottest chefs will compete in a head-to-head cooking competition at Heart of a Chef this Sunday, April 29 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults. Two children are admitted free with each paid adult ticket.The family-friendly food festival, which…
View photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2012 at Deauville Beach Resort here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Deauville Resort concluded last evening with a 6:45 p.m. “last call”, prompting event goers to rush to their favorite rum booth for one last mojito or shot of the elixir favored…
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.51. Minuta at La…
Happy 4/20! This holiday, once underground, has gone mainstream. MTV lists quite a few celebrations and legalization demonstrations in San Francisco, Seattle, and even Topeka, Kansas. (Willie Nelson is performing.)At 4:20 p.m., thousands of people are expected to “light up” in solidarity. Since we at Short Order can’t condone the…
Every year, bartenders, rum enthusiasts, and fans of a little fun-in-the-sun converge on Miami Beach for the annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival held at the Deauville Resort. Though events have been going on all week, the real action lies in the two-day grand tasting this Saturday and Sunday from 1…
Miami New Times and Zoo Miami are teaming together once more to bring you beer and music in close proximity to apes, tigers, and birds of prey — at the third annual New Times Brew at the Zoo. On Saturday, April 28 from 7 to 10 p.m (gates open at…
