Patpong Road is the infamous Bangkok night market and red light district. There, you’ll find an assortment of delights at your disposal. We’re talking everything from a meal, to a drink, to the company of a beautiful woman. These ladies traditionally ask “gentleman callers” to buy them a drink for…
Yesterday’s late afternoon thunderstorm might have looked threatening, but by the time last night’s Best Of celebration at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne started, there was a rainbow framing the Brickell skyline. Hundreds of people came out to celebrate our annual Best Of edition — which itself celebrates the…
The weekend is here and there’s celebration in the air (also humidity). Need something to do over the weekend? We suggest toasting to summer, hanging with your four-legged best friend, or checking out a hot new restaurant. For even more ideas, pick up our just-released Best of edition, which gives…
The 2014 edition of Best of Miami is live, and it’s filled with 320 of our favorite restaurants, bars, shops, and people. Although we love everything about Miami (especially its restaurants), you know what we really love? The booze. From the perfect bloody mary to the top new bar, Best…
Miami needs more tea parties. Chances are you’ve had JoJo Tea at one of their many partners. They pretty much curate a local tea program and act as a “tea sommelier” to our culinary landscape. And now, the brand whose slogan is to stimulate creativity to energize intellect through seriously…
Dishcrawl 2014 kicked off last night with a culinary tour through the historic and peacock-infested streets of Coconut Grove, and Short Order was invited to join the action. Dishcrawl regularly features anywhere from three to five restaurants. Last night we sampled three dishes at three restaurants, two of which are…
We all love Doritos. And why not? They’re everything right with the world — cheesy, spicy, and salty with a satisfying crunch. But what happens when you take the tortilla chip away and substitute a nugget of molten cheese? Is it gooey nirvana? Miami will be one of the first…
While you’re on your way to the office, be sure to pick up Miami New Times’ 27th annual Best of issue, which hits the streets today, June 19. Sure, you’ve been reading it online, but this is the one issue that we like to keep around as reference material for…
Albie, also known as Alberto Ruiz, knows subs. For more than a decade, he worked at his family’s business Subs on the Run. He has recently broken free and created a sub factory all his own. On a recent visit to Albie’s Sub Factory, the six-week-old deli right where a…
In case you forgot to pay your favorite newspaper a visit, the 2014 Best of Miami has finally arrived. There are hundreds of categories, but the food and drink is the most vast. And the most comforting of all? Those junk food categories. If you have been wondering where to…
Everyone loves bacon. Well, except pigs. And people who like pigs. Some of us prefer our swine alive and snorting. For those who love the taste of bacon, but not so much what it’s made of, there haven’t been too many tasty alternatives. But now there’s Coconut Bacon, a product…
Macchialina’s had a lot to celebrate lately. After recently acquiring their liquor license, Mike Pirolo and Jen Chaefsky launched a new monthly dim sum style brunch and bottomless booze brunch option. Now, William Rivas is behind the bar creating progressive farm-to-table inspired cocktails to match Macchialina’s earthy and unpretentious flair…
Kris Wessel’s new South Beach restaurant, Oolite, is open and we stopped in for a peek and a cocktail. Large signs outside the restaurant, located in the former Cooper Avenue space just off Lincoln Road, give a June 19 opening date, but the bar is open now at 6 p.m…
World Cup mania is in full swing! A country that rarely shows interest in soccer is now crowding bars and restaurants around the city to catch the action. Maybe it’s for the sake of feeling part of all or maybe it’s because we’re truly engulfed with pride for the red,…
Taste of the Nation South Florida, the fundraising gala that benefits Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, took over the Loews Miami Beach Hotel last night. Just about every chef worth his or her salt was at the event — either serving their best bites or mingling as a…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city a…
Best of Miami 2014 has finally arrived. You can pick up our epic guide to all things Miami on Thursday, or check out the full list of winners online now if you just can’t contain yourself. This year’s edition is filled with over 300 of our favorite bars, bites, and…
Celebrity chef Tony Mantuano and wife Cathy flew in to the Magic City for just one night to get a taste of Lorenzo’s new menu. Chris Wyman, whose most recent stint was at Scarpetta in New York, has made his way back to Miami to helm the kitchen. Prior to…
Executive chef and oystermind David Bracha has teamed up with the Brignonis of Wynwood Brewing Company for a special dinner tomorrow night that will be served family style at Oak Tavern’s communal table. The dinner is a follow up to a beer dinner the restaurant and beer columnist Evan Benn…
Panther Coffee is opening its third location, in Little Haiti. Leticia Pollock just confirmed the news that Panther Coffee will open a combination roaster, training facility, and coffee shop at the former Cecibon Pikliz bakery on the corner of NW 59th Terrace and Second Ave., saying, “We just got the…
The 2014 edition of Best of Miami is live and it’s filled with over 300 of our favorite restaurants, bars, shops…and people. When you think about it, the entire issue is about people. After all, for every delicious burger or soul-satisfying cafe con leche, there’s a person lovingly creating it…
Extra, extra, read all about it! Miami New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 is online (a couple of days earlier than the print edition). That means you have a digital head start on everything great about the Magic City. See also: Miami New Times’ Best of Release Party Cocktails: Have…
