If Cookie Monster wants to stick around long enough to hear Elmo’s voice change, he should probably cut back on the butter, eggs and sugar. Those chocolate chip cookies he inhales look a lot like supermarket-bought, mass produced crap. The blue man should totally switch to Simply Sharon’s Miami-made treats…
Nicaragua, land of lakes and volcanoes, is just as much a land of food. On a recent four-day trip to visit a close friend living in Le�n, I learned to travel, drink, and eat like a Nica. My only regret? That I didn’t get to try iguana, � la Anthony…
From June 1 through June 10, The Standard in Miami Beach is partnering with Belvedere vodka to create a cocktail menu to help raise money for the “EAT (RED). DRINK (RED). SAVE LIVES.,” a campaign by Michelin-starred restaurants and bars donating money to The Global Fund to fight AIDS. The…
Uncle Tom’s BBQ has been a Miami staple for over 60 years. After a fire forced the Tamiami Trail restaurant to close last year, the operation is back and ready for a resurgence. A location in Pinecrest is scheduled to open, as well as future locations in West Kendall, Doral/Miami…
This weekend is all about indulgence, fun, and red Solo cups. Start by nabbing a free donut (or doughnut depending on where you’re going) for a morning treat or mid-day sugar rush. Then, while snacking on your spherical pastry, plan your weekend. You’ve got choices. Grab some barbecue (or make…
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…
You might think Independence Day is the only summer holiday, but you would be so, so wrong. The first Friday in June (which happens to be today) is a sweet and hole-y summer holiday — National Doughnut Day. Sure, there may be no barbecues, burgers, and hot dogs to look…
Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons is a master of reinvention. From rap legend of Run-D.M.C., to minister, to reality show icon, Rev Run keeps finding ways to stay relevant in pop culture. His family was launched into the spotlight when Run’s House premiered on MTV in 2005. The show ran for…
It’s a seaside town filled with the rich, famous, and beautiful. No, it’s not Miami, it’s Southampton. Every summer, 2 percenters flock to tan, drink, and eat at Tutto Il Giorno, the trendy Italian bistro. The family-owned bistro also has locations in Sag Harbor, TriBeCa, and, soon, Edgewater. See also:…
If Tuesday night was a practice run for Carla Pellegrino’s date at the James Beard House next week, we wish we were residents of New York so we could relive it all over again. Come June 11, Carla will make her way to he James Beard House where she will…
Anyone can get behind a bar and mix a drink. For that matter, anyone can walk into a kitchen and prepare a meal. We’ve all cooked for ourselves at home, haven’t we? But bartenders, like chefs, have many different levels of expertise. Though the person who pops your Budweiser can…
In every part of the United States people are rejoicing at the end of a long, tough winter and the start of the best season of all — grilling season. Granted, a harsh winter for us means we had to break out a sweatshirt from time to time, but Miamians…
Uruguayan journalist and writer Eduardo Galeano once said: “We are all mortal until the first kiss and the second glass of wine.” It seems appropriate, then, to drink some wine on a Thursday night with two wine tasting events in Miami. Two simultaneous events will be held in separate parts…
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…
Bongos Cuban Cafe in downtown Miami, owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, is closing after 15 years of business at the AmericanAirlines Arena. The lease will come to term at the end of June, at which point the Estefans will focus on developing their property in downtown Miami, Miami.com reports…
Tonight, the Miami Heat heads to the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year and is just four wins shy of a three-peat. Ever wonder where the term “three-peat” came from? It was coined by Byron Scott in 1988 and trademarked by none other than Pat Riley, who hopefully soon…
You’ll find all the usual suspects at the all-glass, four-story restaurant on Collins Avenue. There’s the purr of Lamborghinis out front, the parade of Real Housewives in tight bandage dresses, and a short red carpet outside. But, like a beacon, the glowing fuchsia lights outside indicate something different at this…
Nina Compton, who fascinated Amercia on this season’s Top Chef, is leaving Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Although Compton didn’t win the competition, she came in a close second and won the coveted “Fan Favorite” title. After the competition, Compton returned to Scarpetta to much acclaim. See also: Nina…
Norman Van Aken may not be a household name like some of his friends, but that’s probably the way he wants it. Credited with being one of the founders of New World Cuisine, Van Aken paved the way for his publicly celebrated friends, such as Emeril Lagasse, Anthony Bourdain, and…
In Napoli, ordering a Negroni is more than just ordering a drink. The cocktail, made with one part gin, one part vermouth rosso, and one part Campari, then garnished with an orange peel, is considered something akin to foreplay. Considered an aperitif, the cocktail is crafted with care and almost…
Summer’s coming and you’ve got this great backyard to throw a party in. Wonderful! Except, of course, for the fact that after spending all Sunday evening laughing, barbecuing, and drinking with friends, they get to leave…and you have to clean up. So, with Monday morning looming in the background like…
L’Echon Brasserie, the French bistro by the Pubbelly team, has announced it will open summer 2014, to correlate with the completed renovation of the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach hotel. See also: Ten Miami Restaurants We’re Looking Forward to in 2014…
