Most people know Ralph Pagano from his restaurants and his rich stories that recall his Italian-American roots. But there’s a second side to chef Pagano that he is seeking to explore through food. Pagano is opening Ferris, a summer pop-up at the Sole on the Ocean hotel that features cuisine…
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…
Miami’s craft beer scene is very much alive and growing. It seems locals are realizing beer was made for more than just frat parties or $10 buckets. We now see it should be appreciated with the same respect as a fine red wine. No, really. Jacob Lindsay, owner of Daddy…
When push comes to shove, the food is the number one reason many people head to the fair. Offering giant elephant ears, footlong corn dogs, and even those barbecued meat parfaits, these annual events are the perfect excuse to throw caloric cares out the window and indulge. Now, what if…
The New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, has just announced the two Miami chefs brave enough to face each other in a battle of skill, fire, and sharp objects. So which two chefs have accepted this year’s epic challenge in which only won…
Ever since Broken Shaker came onto the scene, South Beach has gone insane for any effervescent cocktail confection infused with the requisite amount of fresh herbs, fruits, and condiments. Drinks like basil lime cucumber sidecars and whiskey pomegranate thyme old fashions have become staples as bars turn into mixology counters…
Benchwarmers, the midtown sports bar by Cesar Morales, the owner of Wynwood’s Wood Tavern, is open. The informal bar opened Saturday, just in time for World Cup fever, and I stopped in for a beer and some fries. See also: Benchwarmers: Wood Tavern’s Owner to Open Sports Bar; Hiring Staff…
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…
Downtown Miami, a stone’s throw from tourist trap Bayside, seems like the least likely of places to house the chic and quiet Catalonian venue NIU Kitchen. At night, this part of NE Second Ave. has a sleepy, nondescript feel, and we almost walk passed the glass doors. Thank the food…
If you’re looking for a good bowl of pho to slurp, you don’t have to head to North Dade. Miami has a secret weapon for when you don’t want to drive all the way to Green Papaya or deal with the quirks of Hy Vong. Little Saigon offers the little…
Though the understated exterior of Bunbury might not grab stares among Wynwood’s shocks of color, its subtle style and ambiance might make it your new favorite chill spot. Bunbury, which opened on NE Second Ave. at the end of April, is run by Argentinian sommeliers who know a thing or…
New Times’ 27th annual Best of Miami issue hits the street on June 19, naming more than 400 of the best places to shop, eat, drink, and party in our fair city. We can’t wait to share with you our favorite places and people. But most of all, we can’t…
The 2014 World Cup began on Thursday in Sao Paulo, and f�tbol fans officially are in game-watching mode. To celebrate Brazil’s second time hosting the World Cup, restaurants are creating special Brazilian-themed menus and items. Get in on the deals and specials with this guide, from a classic picanha steak…
This weekend there are only three things on the minds of everyone in Miami: Where to take Dad for Father’s Day, where to Watch the World Cup, and WTF with the Miami Heat? Lets’s focus on the positive, shall we? World Cup fever has taken over Miami and you’ve got…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. 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…
Dishcrawl, the national food tour that takes foodies on a walking culinary adventure through a neighborhood, is back. For the first crawl of the year, Dishcrawl organizers have appointed Coconut Grove as the dishing location of choice. What could possibly be better than savoring favorites from three restaurants for just…
The Broken Shaker is expanding to one of the most cocktail-forward cities in the U.S. — Chicago. Partners Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi will once again partner with the Freehand Hotel, placing a Broken Shaker inside the new Freehand Hotel Chicago. See also: Broken Shaker’s New Chef, James Seyba, Creates…
The Regent Cocktail Club’s Julio Cabrera has just advanced to the finals of the Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, beating out some of the world’s best bartenders for one of the coveted five finals spots. See also: Julio Cabrera Wins Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Competition, Scores a GQ…
Question: Which is a safer bet to eat — a food truck taco or a burger at your local gastropub? If you’re one of the people who think a brick-and-mortar restaurant would be cleaner and under more scrutiny by the state, think again. Florida Watchdog.org has cited a recent study…
A handful of former Seasalt and Pepper employees are suing the riverside hotspot saying they were unjustly fired when tensions arose between partners Carlos Miranda and Stephane Dupoux. Former assistant manager Christophe Chalange filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on June 2 alleging Seasalt broke a six-month contract and…
If you’ve ever wondered how a recipe is created, here’s a chance to get inside the head of one of Miami’s sweetest chefs. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s executive pastry chef, Hedy Goldsmith, has created a Stormy Seven Fathoms cupcake with coconut lime frosting. The cupcake is an Island holiday…
North Miami may be the place you buy a car, do your Costco shopping, or hit up Yogurtland, but it’s probably not the area you initially think of for dining outside cookie-cutter chain restaurants. You’re missing out, though, because this suburban city to the north is packed with hidden gems…
