Batch Gastropub is preparing for an early December opening, which is good news indeed for partners Kevin Danilo and Jerry Flynn, who have been working on bringing their vision of a true gastropub to Miami for years now. On a recent visit, Danilo and Flynn were putting the finishing touches…
This isn’t a warm and fuzzy time for American turkeys. To provide fodder for millions of tryptophan comas, roughly 45 million birds meet their makers every November. But at Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary in Ocala, turkeys aren’t for eating. Instead, they live out their lives in peace and comfort. Plus,…
At Bulldog Barbecue and Burger in North Miami, chef Howie Kleinberg consistently crosses the line between traditional and innovative. And this style is embodied perfectly in his pulled pork eggs benedict ($14). This brunch classic comes with a twist. It pairs an English muffin with pulled pork and a poached…
The best neighborhood Italian restaurants offer good food, fresh pasta, reasonable prices, and a homey environment. Primo Trattoria Italiana in North Miami proffers all of these. It boasts a hefty menu featuring pizza, pasta, and main courses. You might notice the teenage boy pictured on the menu. He’s the son…
On a recent weekday night, I was thankful even to be granted a table at Tap Tap, the Haitian restaurant on South Beach’s busy Fifth Street. My forehead wet and my dank running shorts clinging to my body after a workout on South Pointe, I was underdressed, even by casual…
From November 30 through December 9, db Bistro Moderne’s terrace will be transformed into a chic afternoon bistro (complete with fluffy pillows for lounging) when it hosts the Beluga Noble Russian Vodka Terrace. The special Art Basel pop-up will offer cocktails crafted with Beluga vodka, made with Siberian Artesian well…
Macchialina, the rustic Italian restaurant on Alton Road, has parted ways with the Pubbelly Restaurant Group. It had operated under the same umbrella as Pubbelly, Pubbelly Sushi, Barceloneta, and PB Steak. Now, chef Michael Pirolo and general manager Jen Chaefsky have assumed full control of operations. And the duo has…
Brooklyn Brewery is taking a bit of the New York City borough with the most street cred on the road. What in hell does that mean, and how, exactly, do you bring Brooklyn to Miami, anyway? By delivering the best of Brooklyn’s art, music, parties, culture, and (of course) beer…
On this wind-lashed night, no one seems too worried about the weather. Palm trees rock like giant, spindly knitting needles outside Bar Crudo, a tiny restaurant in the condo-crammed South of Fifth neighborhood. Inside, the spunky bartender with a Buddhist tattoo on her back asks a couple for their first…
In 1978, Woody Allen’s Annie Hall won Best Picture, a pound of bacon cost about a dollar, and Christy’s restaurant opened in Coral Gables. In short, it was a very good year. 35 years later, the iconic corner restaurant is celebrating its birthday, and it wants you to join in…
Thanksgiving can be rough for vegans. Even side dishes tend to be packed with animal products, like chicken broth and heavy cream. But expend a little effort, and it’s not as tough as you might imagine to concoct a cruelty-free menu. Short Order’s own Camille Lamb is the Whole Foods…
From December 5 through 8, the world’s collective artistic eye will focus on Miami for Art Basel, the massive art show that features some of the most important, interesting, and unique artistic pieces on the planet. With all of that art comes the need for a refreshment break, which is…
Since its inception in 2009, chef Jeremiah Bullfrog’s P.I.G. (Pork Is Good) celebrations have ballooned from solo shows to fetes with Miami’s best chefs. For its fourth rendition, the Gastropod owner and personal chef to Rick Ross is planning an unusual move. He’s letting other chefs upstage him…
When Gordon Biersch closed last month, Nik Mebane nearly found himself out of a job. But luckily, another brewmaster position was available at Wynwood Brewing Company. And Mebane landed the gig. Rumors of Gordon Biersch’s imminent closure had kept him on edge for months. After moving to Miami in April,…
Muggle life sucks in so many ways. No flying on brooms. No invisibility cloaks. No wizard’s chess. It’s no wonder tourists flock to Universal Studios Orlando to drink butterbeer by the gallon and blow their paychecks on plastic wands. But now the magical concoction is as close as your neighborhood…
Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach has plenty of reasons to party. Chef de cuisine Nina Compton is kicking cheftestant ass in this season of Top Chef; Scarpetta is celebrating its fifth year in Miami; and celebrity chef Scott Conant recently released The Scarpetta Cookbook. So to celebrate, Scott Conant…
Miamians will soon be able to shop for local, farm-fresh produce on their way home from work Thursday evenings without schlepping all the way to Homestead, thanks to the Grove Green Market. The market, which premieres December 5, will be open every Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the…
Though the Philippine Islands are about a 22-hour flight from Miami, South Floridians can surely empathize with the people of the area. After all, we are acutely aware of the deadly force of a monster storm, as evidenced by our experience with Hurricane Andrew…
Most restaurants lure customers with deals: bottomless mimosas, brunch buffets, and prix fixes. But Baoli, the South Beach restaurant with outposts in New York and Cannes, does things a bit differently. Executive chef Gustavo Vertone created the most expensive burger in Miami — and he did it on purpose. See…
Last Friday, SuViche’s third outpost opened in Wynwood. And in Miami, the pisco bar is the first of its kind. Short Order sampled some new drinks and menu items. Check out the pictures after the jump. See also: SuViche to Open in Wynwood on November 15…
On this wind-lashed night, no one seems too worried about the weather. Palm trees rock like giant, spindly knitting needles outside Bar Crudo, a tiny restaurant in the condo-crammed South of Fifth neighborhood. Inside, the spunky bartender with a Buddhist tattoo on her back asks a couple for their first…
Michelle Bernstein will be very busy during this year’s Art Basel. The James Beard Award-winning chef will not only operate two pop-ups at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, but she will also be the official caterer for Art Basel events. See also: Michael Schwartz to Open Pop-Up Caf� at Design Miami…
