Back in March, Eating House’s Giorgio Rapicavoli announced he was planning a cocktail lounge named Drinking Room next door to his Coral Gables restaurant. Rapicavoli has decided to introduce his beverage concept the same way he did his wildly successful Eating House — with a pop-up. This time, the chef…
Just a year after opening, Kris Wessel has cut ties with Florida Cookery, the restaurant based on old-Florida recipes. Wessel, who named the restaurant after his grandmother’s cookbook, leaves the restaurant, located inside the James Royal Palm Hotel in South Beach, to pursue other career avenues. See also: Kris Wessel:…
GQ Magazine has a lot of famous and talented men gracing its covers for the December “Man of the Year” issue. The rotating cover models have just been announced, and it’s an eclectic group of intelligent, talented, and dashing individuals that includes Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar,…
Don’t you just love it when chefs team up and host collaborative dinners? That’s the premise behind Tongue & Cheek’s Kitchen Collab series. Past events have showcased Clay Conley and Lindsay Autry, who joined Tongue & Cheek’s Jamie DeRosa in cooking multi-course meals. This Wednesday marks the end of the…
Drinking beer is quickly becoming one of South Florida’s favorite pastimes. And this Saturday, you can find some of the state’s best craft brews during South Florida BrewFest at the Kovens Conference Center in North Miami. By “best craft brews,” we don’t mean only commercial beers. Several homebrew clubs in…
The sweet plantains are sliced, deep-fried, and then jammed inside an arepa alongside stewed black beans. The beans — simmered with onions, red peppers, and cilantro — are vegan. The corn cake? It’s also vegan. And those greasy, delicious maduros are vegan too. See also: Miami’s Top Ten Hidden Gems…
Quick! What comes to mind when you think of art galleries? If you said “art,” you’d be right, we guess. But we go for the wine and cheese. That’s why we’re so excited about our kind of Art Basel event — a Cheeses of France pop-up in the Wynwood Art…
If you want an escape from the hectic Miami Beach on the beach for Sunday Funday, then you ought to have want to have been at The Broken Shaker earlier this month where five bartenders competed for the trip of their lifetime. Named after the 16th century dance of the…
Last night, just across the street from the Miami Heat’s home court, guests were treated to dine and drink at the B2 Miami Downtown Hotel’s grand opening party. The hotel, geared towards both business and leisure travelers, boasts a modern d�cor free of frills but high on style. Don’t expect…
Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP), celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s version of a classic burger joint from days gone by, will officially open at Dadeland Mall on Friday, December 6, after months of anticipation. BBP will be located in Dadeland’s new wing, on the second level (directly above the Microsoft store). Fans…
It’s that time of year again. With Art Basel only a few weeks away, Michael Schwartz has announced that he’ll be returning to Design Miami. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink Caf� — a casual restaurant serving wine, cocktails, paninis, salads, and sweets — will operate during show hours from December…
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means Black Friday shopping hysteria is also upon us. The Village of Merrick Park might try to soothe you with holiday tunes and a decorated tree, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Before you pop a Xanax, know this: There’s a sweet spot at this fancy…
Repeat after us: Sanksgiving. It’s the proper way to pronounce Thanksgiving in Spanglish. (Please don’t call it d�a de acci�n de gracias, you dweeb.) Anyway, have you begun prepping for the big day? Because it takes a long time. You have to brine the bird, mix the stuffing, peel the…
Located on a quiet street in Coral Gables, Francesco Restaurant is known for its pristine Peruvian dishes. It has outposts in two other countries: Peru and Argentina. And in Lima, it’s an institution. If you want to try a beautiful dish, try Francesco’s squid ink risotto with shrimp and aj�…
Hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, which means you best get on with the menu planning and setting up the spare bedroom for all of your relatives up North who come down to spend the holiday in Miami. If you’re starting to panic about what…
Sushi Maki has been around for 13 years. Now the environmentally conscious restaurant chain is rolling out a new menu. Last night, Short Order attended a tasting party showcasing Sushi Maki’s novel eats. Pictures of everything we sampled are after the jump. See also: Miami’s Ten Best Soups…
New Times’ Miami Web Awards is tonight, November 14, at Shots Miami in Wynwood — and you’re invited. The event has all the drama and pathos of a typical awards show — but without Miley Cyrus twerking, sticking out her unnaturally long tongue, and lighting up a blunt! It all…
Fashion maven Roberto Cavalli is best known for his exotic prints and curve-hugging jeans, but the Florentine designer is also a restaurateur with restaurant/clubs in Milan and Dubai. Both locations offer glittering, Studio 54-esque experiences, Italian cuisine, and celebrity appearances by the likes of Mike Tyson and Paris Hilton. Miami…
During a recent visit to Palatino Jamaican Restaurant, my entr�e took longer to make it to the table than it took Food Network’s Sandra Lee, Anne Burrell, and Melissa D’Arabian to cook full meals onscreen. At this small Jamaican restaurant, there was more than an hour wait for lunch. During…
DB Bistro Moderne, the downtown restaurant owned by famed chef Daniel Boulud, is known for its lovely views, $34 burger, and delectable French dishes. But recently, something changed. In October, Jason Pringle — previously of the Michelin-starred Caf� Boulud in New York — took the reins as DB Bistro’s new…
Eating at a juice bar can be risky. Most places master only one kitchen tool: the blender. But Jungle Juice in Sunny Isles thinks beyond the Vitamix. It offers healthful wraps, salads, pitas, sandwiches, and burgers. And on Thursdays, you can try their their carb-free lasagna special…
Mina’s Mediterraneo opened a few months ago but feels like it’s been around for years. You could credit the food, which features cozy dishes like mac ‘n’ cheese, coq au vin, and spaghetti Bolognese. Or perhaps it’s the setting — a refurbished Haitian church on the Upper Eastside’s NE 79th…
