Muscle Maker Grill Now Open in Midtown

We told you it was coming, but it took a bit longer than expected. Muscle Maker Grill has officially thrown open the doors at its new Shops at Midtown Miami location. They deliver, they cater, they’ll wrap it to go. This place aims to be the healthiest version of fast-casual…

Mister Collins Brings New Life to Bal Harbour Dining

Bal Harbour offers a measly array of restaurants for the walking wallets who live there. For years, La Goulue and Caffe Da Vinci fueled pre-shopping lunches and family dinners, but now it seems restaurateurs are finally catching on. The recent opening of Makoto provided a glimpse of a higher end spectrum,…

6. Crispy Bok Choy at Hiro’s Yakko-San

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. 6…

Allegra Angelo From Michy’s: Top 5 Summer Wines Under $15

Miami is about to get uncomfortably sticky. Suddenly, the breezes die and it’s hot as hell. Summer, unfortunately, officially arrives on the calendar next week; and with it our dietary wants shift from heavy menu items that satisfy, to easy dishes with fresh, simple ingredients. One wonders what to do…

9. Creamy Polenta at Scarpetta

As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 this week, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 9. Creamy Polenta at ScarpettaThe…

12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy’s

As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 June 16, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy’s…

Mercadito To Launch New Tapas Concept, Tavernita, On SoBe

Immensely popular Midtown taqueria, Mercadito, expands its evolving empire by adding a new restaurant concept to the roster. Tavernita, a Spanish-style gastropub opening this summer in Chicago, will arrive on South Beach by the end of 2011. An eclectic mix of small plates will encourage sharing, as socialization is the…

Best Of Miami Teaser: Best New Restaurant

Next Thursday, our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie.”The Rising” is almost upon us, and the balloting has officially closed. So if…

18. Duck, Duck, Quail at Haven Gastro-Lounge

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. 18…

Rice House of Kabob Opening in Mary Brickell Village

Rice House of Kabob extends its Persian empire with the opening of a new Brickell location Monday (50 S.W. 10th St., Miami). Operating since 2003, existing outposts in SoBe, Doral, Kendall, and North Miami are apparently doing well mass-marketing the Middle-Eastern fast-food concept. With the proliferation of local restaurants spreading…

21. Oyster Pie at Red Light Little River

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.21. Oyster…

Gotham’s New Lounge Kicks Off With Wine Specials

The new lounge at Gotham Steak is celebrating its recent opening with a wine deal lasting until the end of June. Sommelier David Mokha (named Sommelier of the Year for 2010 by Food & Wine magazine), has selected 50 wines from the extensive list to be discounted by fifty percent…

Best of Miami Teaser: Best Japanese

Our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie.”The Rising” is almost upon us, so if you have not voted for your favorites in…

23. Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Andiamo

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. 23…

25. Budín de Pollo at Rosa Mexicano South Beach

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. 25…

Pieducks Opens Second Location In Midtown: $30 Primo Pizza

Pieducks “mostly organic” pizzeria is branching out with a second location in Midtown that is now open for business. The current restaurant (next to Brickell Irish Pub) has limited seating, but this newbie is for delivery only. The mysterious storerront looks like an abandoned warehouse with a fresh coat of…

27. New York Spicy Tuna Roll at Toni’s Sushi Bar

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. 27…

Dogma and Soyka Under New Management

Mark Soyka and Frankie Crupi (owners of Soyka and Andiamo) have decided to reinvent Upper East roadside dog stand, Dogma. They recently purchased the business and have plans to “bring back the original Americana, old school, neighborhood ‘joint’ feel and food.” Dogma has been through several management shifts since opening…

30. Crispy Rice Cake at Michael’s Genuine

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. 30…

New Dining Club Shikany Has Big Plans

It’s definitely a club when you want to join, but can’t. Chef Michael Shikany’s new dining venture is more like a “lifestyle experience.” Last night he hosted a media preview at his home to launch the “world of Shikany” on an unsuspecting public. This membership comes with stipulations; you must…