David SamayoaThe logo at Paleteria La Michoacana in Homestead”It’s a chain,” someone told me when I began researching Paleteria La Michoacana for last week’s post. However, according to the staff, the Homestead store is independently owned by Jesus Miguel Andrades Fernandez.An online search reveals a number of images for Paleterias…
Courtesy of KRELwearKarelle Levy is the woman behind the KRELwear Knits, a line of eclectic clothing based on what Levy calls “toobular” design. She sells both made to order and custom designs, which are sometimes created right on the spot at her Krel-2-Go events. According to the KRELwear website, toobular…
Courtesy of Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill and South Florida FoodiesMiami’s First Annual Ceviche Throwdown is Sunday, October 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. Participating chefs include Timon Balloo (Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill), Clay Conley (formerly of Azul), Jonathan Eismann (Fin), Douglas Rodriguez (Ocean/De Rodriguez Cuba), Andrea Randazzo (Water Club), and…
Courtesy of Raffa & RainerRaffa Jo Harris sings and plays guitar in the neo-folk duo, Raffa & Rainer, which won New Times Best Acoustic Performer this year. Just this past weekend, the duo opened for indie folk group CocoRosie.Raffa & Rainer also put on the monthly “Can You Rock a…
Trina SargalskiIt was pie heaven at the Merrick House in Coral Gables this Saturday. About two dozen pies were submitted for the contest at the Slow Food Pie Picnic.Hedy Goldsmith, pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine, was the Chief Justice of Pie. The other judges were: Ariana Kumpis (Ariana’s Etiquette), John…
Trina SargalskiThe chongos flavored paleta is made of curdled milk and cinnamon.Paletas La Michoacana is a hidden gem in downtown Homestead (344 Washington Avenue, Homestead). It’s been there since 1999, selling mostly ice pops (paletas) and ice cream (nieves). You can get the traditional flavors of chocolate and vanilla, but…
Courtesy University of Texas PressDiana Kennedy, cookbook author and authority on Mexican cuisine, spoke to a packed room at Books & Books Coral Gables last night. She is on book tour promoting the comprehensive Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy.Kennedy explained some of the basic ingredients of Oaxacan cuisine, including…
Courtesy of Ferdie and Luisita PachecoThe Pachecos are a true Renaissance couple. Dr. Ferdie Pacheco is known as “The Fight Doctor,” and most famously as Muhammed Ali’s physician and corner man. A famous talker, Pacheco was also a TV sports analyst for decades. He’s also a prolific painter and writer…
Courtesy University of Texas PressDiana Kennedy, cookbook author and leading authority on Mexican regional cooking, will present her latest work at Books & Books Coral Gables on Wednesday night at 8 p.m.Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy may indeed seem never-ending — it’s a comprehensive 464-page coffee table book, laden…
Photo by Jacob KatelGonzalo Rivera, executive chef at La Marea at The Tides.If Miami had the rotten luck to get hit with a major storm and power was knocked out, what would chefs want in their hurricane pantries? From Michael Bloise, chef/owner of [soon open] American Noodle Bar:Fish sauce. It’s…
Trina SargalskiPalo! at Fall for the Arts festival in September 2010Scene Eating is a new Short Order interview column. We’ll provide a glimpse into the food habits of our community, focusing on people who make living in Miami more interesting, sane, and worthwhile. If you’re curious about the food habits…
David SamayoaSerrano ham croquetas at Dolores, but you can call me LolitaA croqueta is an ideal street snack. It’s cheap, portable, and easy to eat on the run or while lingering over a counter. Typically filled with ham, chicken, or fish, croquetas pack a protein punch and will quickly subdue…
Chef John Critchley showed guests at Whole Foods Coral Gables how to prepare some of the dishes from Area 31’s Miami Spice menu recently. In an earlier post, Short Order presented Chef Critchley’s watermelon salad recipe, along with step-by-step photos. Now we’ll show you his preparation of Key West yellowtail…
Last night at Whole Foods Coral Gables, Chef John Critchley broke down some of the dishes from Area 31’s Miami Spice menu. Of course, he added that deft touch that only decades of practice can bring. However, the recipes are relatively simple for the home cook to replicate.Critchley prepared a…
“Scene Eating” is a new Short Order interview column. We’ll provide a glimpse into the food habits of our community, focusing on people who make living in Miami more interesting, sane, and worthwhile. They don’t necessarily work in the food industry. If you’re curious about the food habits of a…
