Little Ochi Seafood Restaurant in Alligator Pond Manchester is reputedly the best restaurant on Jamaica’s south coast, and has also been mentioned as the finest seafood establishment on the entire island; it was certainly the finest we tried. Evrol “Blackie” Christian started it up in 1989 and ran the place…
Located on the southern shore of Jamaica, about 4 hours west of Kingston, Treasure Beach remains a sleepy, relatively undiscovered fishing village. If you relish a quiet getaway that, in July and August at least, is barely tainted by tourists, this is where you want to be. And the best…
Cities don’t get much uglier or more depressing than Kingston. That was probably my first thought as we got off of the public bus we’d taken from the airport and stepped smack dab in the middle of an anarchic downtown scene. “We” consists of my wife and I and our…
This weeks’ Friday Food Funnies doesn’t have anything to do with food, but my head is still on a Jamaican vacation of sorts. The video starts getting funny around the 58-second mark — presumably as the ganja starts kicking in:…
If you like eating Indian food and don’t know how to prepare it, I highly recommend Ayesha D’Mello’s cooking class. Ayesha is really good at teaching this, the meal at the end of the class is delectable, and you will actually be able to recreate the dishes at home with…
Sandwich Slingers and Zingers: La Sandwicherie and Chicago’s Bakery & Deli
1. If you order a coffee with steamed milk (also known as a Caffé Misto) instead of a Caffé Latte, you’ll save about 85 cents.2. Ten cents off when you bring your own cup or mug.3. Any Starbucks coffee can be ordered served in a coffee press for two, which…
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) has launched a petition drive to ban poultry litter being used as cattle feed. Poultry litter consists primarily of chicken shit, feathers, spilled feed and bedding material that accumulate on the floors of the buildings that house chickens and turkeys. It can also include stuff…
Shiso Miami Is So Cool
Maya Tapas & Grill (809 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) is not participating in Miami Spice this year, but it is offering a spicy deal for kids: they eat for free! Meaning while you and your better half are indulging in a 16-ounce carne asada or grilled short ribs, your ten-or-under…
The Tummy Trilogy, the 1994 compilation of Calvin Trillin’s three food books (American Fried; Alice, Let’s Eat; and Third Helpings), contains enough funny — and brilliant — observations on eating to fill Friday Food Funnies for years. There is certainly no other food writer that can play on the same…
Red the Steakhouse Serves Savory Meat in Miami Beach
Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its’ doors on Friday, July 10th, and is “gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August”. Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? The Los Angeles-based resto-lounge promises Contemporary American…
I haven’t yet been to Cantina 71 Restaurant (216 71st Street, Miami Beach). If you haven’t been either, tonight (Tuesday, August 4th) might be the perfect time to try it out: A four-course dinner matched with eight wine tastings in all — for $30 (plus, as always, tax/tip). The starting…
Mr. Chow, located in the W South Beach (2201 Collins Avenue), will begin to take reservations today, August 3rd, and open the doors tomorrow, Tuesday night. For reservations call 305-695-1699.Five Guys is at it again. John and Raquel Catalano, owners of the Five Guys franchise in Kendall, are opening one…
The New Orleans Supper Club, Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge (621 Washington Avenue), had its’ grand opening on Saturday night. Ahnvee promises upscale dining, live music performances, and lots of Swarovski Crystal pendants. “Our menu has all of the authentic New Orleans favorites like etouffé, jambalaya, gumbos, andouille sausage, red beans…
This week, in place of our usual fall-off-the-chair funny jokes, we’ve plucked some witty definitions from The Food Snob’s Dictionary by David Kamp and Marion Rosenfeld. Bánh mí-Long an unremarkable if satisfying staple of Asian street food, the bánh mí has recently emerged as a fetish object for Caucasian Sandwich…
Most people believe that a “naturally raised” label implies animals have access to sunshine, fresh air, freedom of movement and the ability to perform, um, you know, natural behaviors. Yet the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allowed companies to slap a “naturally raised” label on meat and meat…
Au Pied de Cochon: Big-City Brasserie in Miami Beach
Luna Cafe, at 4770 Biscayne Boulevard, is now called L’artista Restaurant. Ownership is the same, meaning Tom Billante is still involved. Besides the name change, the menu has been tweaked upwardly towards a more fine dining experience than the casual Luna Cafe. Seems a curious move at this time, but…
Dewey LoSasso has announced that “after 5 years, including almost 2 years of Biscayne Blvd. construction and 5 Hurricanes (2004-2006), North One 10 is seeking potential buyers”.”Those first two years killed us”, says Dewey of the batshit-crazy, business-crippling construction that made driving to North One 10 a downright chore. “Now…
Bond Street, one of our best sushi establishments, is opening a branch in the tony Thompson Beverly Hills hotel (the flagship Bond Street is in NY – SoBe’s opened in 2001). One of the cooler treats at the new place will be soy sauce “caviar”, tiny dots of the dark…
