This past Friday, we shared Part 1 of our interview with chef Josh Becker of the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. If you missed it, you can read it here. In Part 2, Josh talks about his dream job and fantasy “protein.” New Times: What are you…
Late last evening, President Barack Obama announced that elite U.S. troops had killed Osama bin Laden. After almost ten years of searching for the man behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country, Navy SEALs killed bin Laden in a brave operation that took years to develop. In honor of…
All good pirates need a map to lead them to golden treasures. Brew at the Zoo’s treasures, like pirate’s booty, are golden in color and sought by many. The only difference is that you can drink this bounty. Almost 50 tents will serve up beers and libations including Sam Adams,…
Jeff McInnis, the cute Top Chef who left Gigi to the consternation of many Miamians, is set to open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach. According to Melissa Trimp, marketing and public relations manager at 50 Eggs Restaurant Group in Miami, confirmed that Chef McInnis is busy developing…
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian filed for personal bankruptcy after several lawsuits were filed against him by former restaurant employees and partners, according to The New York Times. Zakarian, a judge on Food Network’s Chopped and executive chef at several eateries, including the Lambs Club and the National Bar…
At 28 years old, chef Josh Becker is riding high. He’s behind the burner at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach’s DiLido Beach Club, where he serves meals in a gorgeous beachside setting, and his cuisine is being featured in Lufthansa Airlines’ first and business classes as part of the Starchefs program. New Times recently chatted…
As I walked into the Deauville Hotel’s lobby, I wondered how I would walk out. I was about to judge my first rum competition, part of the week-long Rum Renaissance Festival. Festival Director Robert Burr gave me simple enough directions. Judging takes place in a “quiet room,” meaning there’s silence…
Gyromaniakz, the new Greek truck to hit Miami streets, has already gone Hollywood.Yesterday evening, the truck had a special assignment: Serve dinner to the cast and crew of Burn Notice on location in Coconut Grove.Gyromaniakz’s owner, Jason Caplan, said he received a call even before his truck rolled onto the…
May 7 is National Home Brew Day and Lou’s Beer Garden is celebrating with Big Brew Miami. This is the annual nationwide festival sponsored by the American Homebrewers Association. Each year, the association encourages home brewers to gather and share the fruits of their labors with friends and family! The…
Even though Vincent Chaperon is only 34, he has about a dozen years of experience in the world of Champagne. He’s also the winemaker for iconic brand Dom Perignon, which is located in the heart of France’s Champagne region. The handsome, mildly nerdy, bespectacled bon vivant oversees wine growing, developing…
Eduardo Bruno, the former executive chef at Morton’s on Brickell, planned on owning his own restaurant with his family when the economy hit. “I was working on my own concept for a long time, but I couldn’t get the funding,” he tells Short Order. Driving his car one day, Bruno…
Melissa Toro just wants a freaking place to bake her cupcakes and brownies. The Miami native and owner of Meli Bakes has been looking for a commercial kitchen or bakery for almost a month without much luck. “I’ve been trying to start my own baking business, and I was looking…
Yesterday at Ortanique on the Mile, chef Cindy Hutson hosted a wine-pairing media lunch and invited chef Ana Rodriguez from Casa del Visitante in Argentina to join her in the kitchen. In attendance were notables such as columnist and radio host Linda Gassenheimer, Dine Magazine’s Patrick Sullivan, and Diario Las Americas wine columnist…
A new food truck, Gyromaniakz, will roll for the first time tonight after several false starts and delays. The truck looks like a cross between a classic Greek diner coffee cup (the ones that read, “It’s Our Pleasure to Serve You”) and the aftermath of a graffiti tagging session. It…
Rioja Grille, featuring tropical Latin cuisine in a Spanish setting, has opened at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center Hotel, helmed by chef Michael Meuse. Rioja replaces 777 Steak and Pasta, which is still listed on the hotel’s website. The hotel’s front desk was at first unaware that…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 48…
Get out those cameras and cell phones tonight, because if you win the Shoot the Motha Trucker contest, you’ll receive a free meal every week for a year. Latin House Grill has announced a photo competition with the easiest rules ever. Simply take a picture of LHG’s eternal flame of a…
Blade Sushi to share space with Vida restaurant.When Blade Sushi closed at the Fontainebleau about a year ago, the starving model types who frequent LIV must have had heart attacks trying to find low-carb alternatives at Scarpetta. Well, Blade is back (mostly), sharing space with the resort’s Vida restaurant to…
Had enough of the Kate and William mania? Ohhh no, you haven’t! Look for the tacky souvenirs — from replicas of Kate’s engagement ring to a toilet loo seat sporting the happy couple’s likeness. That’s all fine, but we like tchotchkes you can eat! Happily, there’s everything from jellybeans to pizza…
Govinda’s Dining Club is painted bright corals, greens, and blues. A large porch beckons diners to relax as birds and butterflies flit among garden flowers. Soft music reminiscent of smooth jazz plays in the background. Listen closely to the words and you’ll hear the familiar chants of “Hare Krishna,” which makes…
While other cities have quaint Easter egg hunts in community parks, Miami offers much wilder versions of the search for brightly colored hen fruit. Easter Bunny move over — these places feature way cooler animals. Zoo Miami’s Eggsafari has a hidden, gory secret. Yes, there are egg “safaris,” face painting,…
It seems like Latin Burger has been in the news a lot this week. First we announced owner Jim Heins helped homeless people get on their feet. Then we proclaimed the hot-pink and black truck the king of social media in Miami. Now we’re breaking the story that LB2, the…
