Lokal is one of the busiest neighborhood joints for a burger and a brew in Miami, but even hard-core fans of Matt Kuscher’s locally driven joint might opt for eggs and a mimosa on a weekend morning. Which is precisely the reason for Lokal’s “Before One Brunch,” served Saturday and…
Another Tales of the Cocktail is over, and Miami bartenders and spirits professionals are back in town after spending nearly a week in the Big Easy drinking, eating, learning, and networking. This year’s TOTC was epic, with a strong cadre of South Florida professionals storming the French Quarter to take…
After leading Miami’s desegregation in the ’60s, surviving the race riots of the ’80s, and persevering despite a pickup truck slamming through its front and killing two customers in 2012, the legendary Liberty City soul food spot Jumbo’s will close its doors Wednesday. Bobby Flam, who took over the restaurant…
What do you know about Belgian cuisine? Chances are not much. Well, with the opening of Bistro BE in Brickell last Friday, you’ll be able to eat your way through the country well known for its waffles. Short Order was invited to check out Bistro BE’s 100 percent Belgian fare…
You know you’re in Miami when “Abuela Maria” (vanilla blended with Maria cookies, guava, and cream cheese) is the most popular flavor in an ice-cream shop. And while there’s a sprinkling of shops that have been experimenting with local flavors for a while, none of them has embraced Latino/Caribbean culture…
If you’re sick of eating, seeing, hearing about, and, uh, reading about mangoes, just remember there are plenty of folks who’d love to have mango overload as their First-World problem. Actually, there are plenty of people in our own backyard who’d be grateful for a food surplus of any kind…
Seems like Miami is hungry for high-end Mexican food. At least that’s what the folks behind Cantina La Veinte think. Part of Cinbersol Group, which has opened more than 30 concepts in Mexico, this location is Cantina La Veinte’s first U.S. outpost (the other three are all in Mexico City)…
The countdown is on. Though Florida’s own Bonefish Grill will debut its new menu July 29, this past Saturday, Short Order was invited on a boat with a bunch of Bravo-lebrities and Mario Lopez to taste-test new menu items. The new menu has a handful of new items sprinkled into…
Today marks Ernest Hemingway’s 115th birthday. The author/adventurer who called South Florida home for a number of years, is nearly as well known for his prolific drinking as his writing. In fact, much of the Tales of the Cocktail seminar, Floridita: Cradle of the Daiquiri, focused on Hemingway’s influence on…
Prior to joining the Broken Shaker last November, James Seyba got his tutelage under Michael Schwartz while working as a sous-chef at Michael’s Genuine before moving to New Orleans as chef de partie at Asian bistro Lucky Rooster. Seyba has shaken up (pun intended) the menu twice since settling in…
Last month’s announcement that Choices Cafe’s Brickell location is closing has left plant eaters across South Florida crying into their quinoa. But it’s not all sad-face emojis. The vegan eatery is planning a celebratory sendoff. Fans and friends will gather Saturday, July 26, to say so long to three years…
Not-so-happy Monday. The weekend came and went too fast — another year, another Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim Week in the books. If you missed the action, don’t feel so bad. You got to skip out on deadly traffic, nightmarish parking, and walking through puddles with shoes in hand — what some…
OK Miami, if you’re thirsty for a crafted cocktail, maybe this is a good time to just order a shot and a beer. It’s that time of year when bartenders from all over the world converge on the Crescent City for five days of debauchery and drinking — better known…
Brickell is turning into one big beer and sausagefest with the opening of Prost Wurstgrill and Bierhouse. The restaurant was opened by a group of German investors, led by Michael Sponaugle, last week with a limited “soft opening” menu. Prost is now open daily for dinner and will open for…
Last month we took a drive down to Wynwood to check out the monthly Sud Swap, an outdoor beer bazaar featuring local homebrewers, beer traders, artists, musicians, and anyone creative who loves a good craft beer. This month, it will be blowing all previous ones out of the water. See…
If the staggering heat of our Miami summer is getting to you and you don’t have a pool in your backyard, maybe you should consider heading to the Adrienne Arsht Center for a refreshing dip at the theater. H2Ombre is playing at the Miami entertainment complex and it’s an interactive…
Happy Friday, Miami. The weekend is here and there are all sorts of ways you can enjoy. From celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a sweet offer, to going to a Swim Week party at the Broken Shaker — it’s all here for your indulgence. Weekend starts now! See also:…
SoFi just got way more luxurious with Il Mulino, the popular Italian New York outpost, opening its doors today. You might be thinking “but there’s an Il Mulino in Sunny Isles at Acqualina,” and you’re right. But not having to trek to indulge in an overabundance of Italian delights is…
On a steamy July day, nothing says summer vacation like an impossibly creamy chocolate milkshake. Like a mouthful of memories, these rich, icy treats are the stuff our childhood dreams were made of. Thanks to Alton Road’s Milk Gone Nuts, Miamians can opt into this summer throwback, no dairy necessary…
As Miami’s brunch evolves into a sea of bottomless options and dozens of eggs being cooked in different and inventive ways, restaurants are looking to take the Sunday feast to the next level: A day to revel and give into the week-long battle with gluttony, Sunday is undoubtedly meant for…
National Ice Cream Month (July, if you were wondering) can leave vegans feeling a little left out. Sure, we can snag a box of Tofutti or a pint of Rice Dream at the supermarket, but getting anyone to serve us a scoop or mix us up a shake? Dream on…
With plenty of fish in the sea, options are plentiful — finding that special catch is no easy task. Miami isn’t lacking seafood restaurants, but there are some that keep themselves well hidden. Take AltaMare, the Italian-inspired “hook-to-table” seafood joint that’s d�cor exudes an pretentious air but the food is…
