The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition opens today and runs through April 3. The Fair is celebrating its 60th birthday, and more than half a million people are expected to show up for this 18-day party. Attractions include a circus, live tigers, rides, freaky-looking carnies to scare the children, and…
Street Food Fridays, the monthly lunchtime festival of food trucks and music, will return to Parking Lot C of the Adrienne Arsht Center, located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This month’s festival celebrates In the Heights, the Broadway musical hit about life in…
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. 72…
There aren’t any large food truck roundups planned for this evening. We suspect that the truckers are resting for tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s Day blowout at the Brickell Shamrock Festival at Tobacco Road. If you need a food truck fix tonight, don’t panic. We’ve found food trucks for you — maybe…
Sometimes when you live in paradise, you let the tourists have all the fun. Take, for example, the Royal at the Raleigh Hotel. People staying at the hotel for a conference or some sun get to enjoy the food and ambiance of this alfresco dining experience, but we locals probably…
When I was a student at New York University, my boyfriend and I used to eat cheap Mexican food practically every day. At Panchito’s on MacDougal Street, you could get a giant platter of nachos and guacamole for about $6. Plus the place served alcohol to minors without batting an…
If you’ve ever loved your dinner so much you could write a love poem about it, this contest is for you. O, Miami, the month-long project by The University of Wynwood to bring poetry to everyone in Miami through a series of events, is looking for poetry about local restaurants…
Sushi Samba has announced a unique way to contribute to the Japan relief efforts following last Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. When you purchase a special Japan relief sushi roll for $12, all the proceeds with be donated to those affected by what has been recorded as the largest-magnitude earthquake…
If you’re looking for food trucks, look no further than the BTTR tonight from 5:30 to 10 at 127th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, adjacent to Johnson & Wales University. The roundup is now one of the largest, with more than two dozen trucks, live music, porta-potties, and plenty of free…
After last week’s City of Miami press release and statement, as well as various emails and rumors that Wynwood art gallery owners might be less than thrilled about food trucks serving on the streets during Second Saturdays, there was a feeling of “anything can happen” in the air. What happened…
The first impression of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is of visual overload. Giant murals of street art are everywhere – behind the bar, on the patio walls and in the dining room. This hipster paradise, however, also has a serious kitchen and a bar that goes beyond the average cocktail…
Friday was not a great day for food truckers in Miami. In the afternoon, the food truck roundup at Magic City Casino proved to be underwhelming, business-wise. When asked about how sales were at the lunchtime food court, the answer from truck owners was a resounding “eh.” Then came a…
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. 75…
What do orchids, churches, concerts and art walks have in common? They’re all hosting food truck roundups this weekend. Check out the info below: Friday Tonight’s Tamiami Truckers Food Court is on the move. Code compliance issues have hit this event hard, forcing the Friday night festivities to change…
There may be more and bigger problems ahead for food trucks. The trucks cannot legally roll down the street and serve up lunch at a busy corner, says Hilda Castillo, a spokesperson at the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning. “Food trucks are not permitted to conduct sales on…
Wynwood gallery owners are concerned food trucks cause more harm than good during the Second Saturdays art walks at local galleries. They complain the monthly events are attracting people that are not necessarily serious art buyers.. And they complain of generator fumes and garbage. So they want to tone down…
Charlie Sheen and his Adonis DNA have just made a cooking video for Funny or Die. In it, he announces his plan of total media domination. In the past week, he’s appeared on every television network but one….The Food Network. In the demo — which appears on the site run…
The Forge, the iconic Miami Beach restaurant that reopened late last year, is serving Sunday brunch. Last Sunday was the inaugural event, and the dining room was packed and swung to the sounds of Sinatra and Buble. The brunch, which costs $55 for adults, $32 for kids 10 and under…
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef recalled 14,158 pounds of beef, due to possible E.coli contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.The recalled meat was shipped to processing plants in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington. The…
There are two truck roundup locations this evening, so you’re sure to find one convenient to you. Tonight’s features Harleys in Cutler Ridge and Totally Truckin’ Thursday is at Midtown. Put the kids, the dog, your friends, your family, your significant other, your co-workers – even the crazy cat lady…
Last month, I wrote about how Top Chef’s Fabio Viviani wanted me during a phone interview. What started out as a typical phoner with a celebrity chef turned into a session that made the angels weep and the earth move. Our romance was made in foodie heaven. What could be…
This Friday, come hungry to The Magic City Casino for the first street food festival. The event, which will be held in the casino’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature free parking, music, giveaways and 25 trucks, serving up lunch and fun. The event is sponsored…
