A lot has happened since we last interviewed Andrea Curto-Randazzo, co-owner and co-chef of Talula on Miami Beach. She and her husband began handling the kitchen at a second restaurant, The Water Club in North Miami. And she began preparing to compete on Top Chef Season 7, which airs June…
Does Miami really need another sushi restaurant and robata grill? We couldn’t help thinking the same thing when we heard Zuma opened its doors in the Epic overlooking the Miami River last month. So we didn’t rush in. But soon we started to hear people raving about just how good…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Not one of those die-hards who stood outside in four-inch heels waiting to see the girls of Sex and the City get all U.A.E. up in there? Congrats–you’ve earned our respect. We toast your restraint with… The Bombshell.The Bombshell½ oz Tangerine juice¼ oz Maraschino liqueur3 oz Champagne (Moët Impérial recommended)Maraschino…
To celebrate Sushi Maki’s new menu items, the folks over there are offering up a $50 gift certificate, good at any of its locations, to one Miami New Times Short Order reader. But here’s the catch–you gotta post the best haiku. [Hint: Creativity trumps perversion.] For instructions on how to write…
The Biltmore Culinary Academy’s director, Lourdes Castro, teamed up with Ten Speed Press to publish Simply Mexican, a recipe-packed guide to everything from Achiote Chicken Roasted in Banana Leaves to basic tamales. The technique-focused book, written for the average home chef, contains 60 iconic Mexican recipes from all over the…
Realizing it was time to shake things up a bit at the quickie sushi place that doesn’t take itself too seriously, 36-year-old local boy Abe Ng, the CEO/president/chief sushi officer of the South Miami-based chain Sushi Maki, led the charge to bring more small plates, fiery infusions, and funky cocktails…
Expect a different type of three-parter this time around. We’ll start off with a brief interview about the cooking school with Lourdes Castro, the Biltmore Culinary Academy’s founding director, followed by a simple recipe from her cookbook in Part Two, and we’ll ice this cake with an overview of the Academy’s…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Before we discuss Wynwood resident Jason Galbut’s Restaurant, a behemoth painting hanging right in the middle of the esteemed Saatchi Gallery in London until the end of May, why don’t we indulge in a quick game of “I Spy?” Can you find the fish made of French fries? How about…
It all started with a phone call yesterday: “Did you hear that Brian Cantrell from A Fish Called Avalon (AFCA) has been replaced by some guy named Kal, formerly of The Forge?” Nope, we hadn’t heard. But then we checked in with Joe Monteiro, the chef who helmed AFCA on…
Hello, lovers! Are you Manolo-wearin’ fabulous femmes seeking an elixir to calm you before Sex and the City 2 comes out on the 28th? Head to The Palm or The Melting Pot throughout the month of May and insist on a couture cocktail, like this Glamour Gal…
He promised, and he delivered. Here’s Chef Sean Bernal’s version of mofongo, a highly recognizable Puerto Rican dish. It can be found on Oceanaire’s menu as an appetizer, but we recommend you ask for it there as an entrée with shrimp in Creole sauce to get the full effect… and…
Here’s Part Two of our interview with Chef Sean Bernal. You can read the first part of the interview here.What do you consider the three most important factors on a plate?First is the flavor combinations. Second is the color on the dish. Next one, is it has to be aesthetically…
Locals would be hard-pressed to find anyone more downright passionate about seafood. Ask executive chef/operating partner Sean Bernal from The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Mary Brickell Village about anything with scales, fins, or claws and he has an encyclopedic knowledge. And he makes sure to get the freshest, most amazing selection…
You can trust a rocker to know how to create some kickin’ booze and one hell of a party, right? Use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to try Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Tequila and throw a fiesta his way:1. Blast the hall-of-famer’s “Mas Tequila” on your iPod speakers2. Prep…
Here’s the recipe that started it all. Remember trying some leafy green stuff at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival this year? Chances are, it was Blueprint Cleanse’s marinated kale salad with tahini dressing.They came up with this nutritious, 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free and mostly raw side to…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Blessedly, the “greedy little monster” survived one more week on Celebrity Apprentice, so he was able to provide us with a dish he said is, “Really light and fresh and perfect for the weather down there.” Meaning, uh, here in Miami, of course. Enjoy Curtis Stone’s creation!…
Wondering why I got into this cleansing thing and how the juices taste? Read all about it: Part One and Part Two.By the time you read this, I’ll probably be fully cleansed. Jealous? You should be. But keep in mind that while I’ve been slurping down a Blueprint Cleanse (BPC) juice…
Here’s Part Two of our interview with celebrity chef Curtis Stone. You can read the first part of the interview here.Who was the most impressive celebrity or dignitary you’ve ever cooked for/worked with, or the one person who makes you the most nervous?In terms of cooking for other people, I think…
