We continue our interview with owner and chef of The Rolling Stove food truck, Troy Thomas. Read part one of the interview here. New Times: How do you choose your locations? Troy Thomas: I wouldn’t even know where to go on my own. I’m like the little brother asking other…
Less than an hour’s drive south from Miami lies a totally different world. The vehicle of choice more likely John Deere than Mercedes and instead of the ocean, you’ll encounter miles of green farmland. A trip to the Redland is truly a trip back in time to old Florida. The…
What do you get when you cross Miami’s oldest bar with Miami’s newest food trend? A food truck roundup at Tobacco Road this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., of course.. The Road, the Magic City’s oldest gin joint, will host its first weekly food truck roundup in the back…
It was a beautiful evening for the Biscayne Triangle Food Truck Roundup, held in the parking lot of American Legion Post #29 off Biscayne and 64th. Food truck lovers spread blankets or dined on small picnic tables, enjoying the bay breeze. 12 Trucks were at the roundup yesterday, including Caza…
Google “I hate Brussels Sprouts” and you come up with 128,000 hits. There are surveys from Australia and Britain naming Brussels sprouts the “most hated vegetable”, an “I Hate Brussels Sprouts” Facebook page, and an “I Hate Brussels Sprouts” forum, where you can share your hatred with like minded individuals…
Food truck meet-ups in Miami leave you with a staggering number of choices. Each one is colored in bright hues and has a catchy name or cute mascot. Walk through the line of trucks and you’ll likely pass a standout wrapped in flames, invoking a meal that’s flavorful, meaty and…
It’s pretty easy to make most dates happy on Valentine’s Day — meet him or her with some flowers or candy, then head for a fancy or trendy restaurant and proceed to have a wonderful candlelit meal, followed by a decadent dessert. It takes more imagination, however, to plan the…
A really fun part of my job as New Times blogger is interviewing chefs and personalities in the food business. I’ve found that most people in this industry are witty and charming, so I was looking forward to my phone call with Top Chef All-Stars contestant and Restauranteur Fabio Viviani…
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…
Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and most of us will plan ahead and buy something sexy or yummy or beautiful for the one we love (or lust after). There are, however, a small minority of morons who wait for the last minute to stop at some 24 hour…
Andy Slater hosts the popular “Andy Slater Show” from noon to 3 p.m. weekdays on 640AM WFTL Radio, where he’s known for interviewing giants in sports. Andy has spoken with some of the greats, including Don King, Andre Dawson, Frank Robinson, Carlos Delgado, Adam Dunn, Frank Francisco and even O.J…
The big game is Sunday and you still haven’t finalized your plans. That’s cool. We know there are so many bars and restaurants that the options can seem overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of great places to watch the game – some large, some small dives. All awesome…
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. 98…
Wal-Mart, with the approval of First Lady Michelle Obama, recently announced it would introduce healthier foods. Store brands will eliminate trans fats and reduce sugar, artificial colors and sodium. This is a positive step.What many people don’t know is that Wal-Mart owns and operates over 4,000 stores in more than …
Bring on the Painted Ladies! Clevelander, South Beach’s frat boy mecca, is hosting a Superbowl Party featuring more girl-skin than pigskin…
Over 20,000 runners will take to Miami’s streets this Sunday for the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. Running a marathon is no easy feat – it requires months of training, mental and physical endurance and a lot of energy. Since the human body really wasn’t meant to run 26.2…
